{"id":1310,"date":"2018-02-20T17:15:55","date_gmt":"2018-02-20T17:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raisetheriver.org\/?p=1310"},"modified":"2018-04-17T18:24:41","modified_gmt":"2018-04-17T18:24:41","slug":"raise-river-job-opportunity-coordinator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raisetheriver.org\/raise-river-job-opportunity-coordinator\/","title":{"rendered":"Raise the River Job Opportunity: Coordinator"},"content":{"rendered":"

Note:\u00a0 As of April 17, 2018, this position is no longer open for applications… thank you for your interest!<\/em><\/p>\n

The Raise the River Coalition is seeking a coordinator to facilitate and support a dynamic bi-national initiative restore the Colorado River Delta. In response to a newly signed agreement between the U.S.\u00a0 Mexico, the coalition is scaling up its efforts, requiring greater collaboration, communication, and transparency among coalition members and its partners in the U.S. and Mexico. The coordinator, working a minimum of 30 hours a week, will be critical to the success of these efforts.<\/p>\n

Raise the River Coalition<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Established in 2012, the Raise the River Coalition is a unique partnership of six U.S. and Mexican non-governmental organizations committed to reviving the Colorado River Delta through activities that support environmental restoration for the benefit of the people and wildlife of the Delta. We envision a day when the Colorado River Delta is brought back to life, together with the renewal of community relationships and engagement that promote long-term stewardship of the river.<\/p>\n

The Coalition is guided by a Charter and overseen by a Steering Committee comprised of representatives of participating non-governmental organizations and key advisors. The work of the Coalition is coordinated through five Working Teams (Binational Diplomacy, Restoration, Water, Fundraising, and Communications).<\/p>\n

Role of the Coordinator<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Raise the River Coalition Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Coalition and enhancing the Coalition\u2019s overall effectiveness regarding accountability, transparency, and operations.<\/p>\n

The Coordinator is expected to guide the Coalition in establishing and maintaining clear roles and responsibilities among participating Coalition members. She\/he must also enable direct, constructive, and timely engagement and communication within the Coalition.<\/p>\n

The Coordinator also will assist the Coalition in being clear and open about the Coalition\u2019s measures of success, and tracking and reporting on the progress of the Coalition\u2019s work to multiple audiences.<\/p>\n

Lastly, the Coordinator will help the Coalition in identifying and cultivating prospective donors, keeping coalition members apprised of collective and individual fundraising efforts, and reporting on the coalition\u2019s progress in meeting its fundraising goals.<\/p>\n

The Coordinator reports to the Raise the River Steering Committee, but will be guided in the day-to-day operation of the Coalition by the Steering Committee\u2019s Co-Chairs.<\/p>\n

Responsibilities of the Coordinator<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Raise the River Coalition Coordination<\/strong>\n