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Executive Director

Employer
Coquille Watershed Association
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

The Coquille Watershed Association (CoqWA) seeks a dynamic and strategic Executive Director (ED) to lead our mission of enhancing watershed health and community resilience in the 1,089-square-mile Coquille watershed. The ED will provide organizational leadership, financial oversight, staff management, and partnership development to ensure our programs thrive. This is a full-time, salaried position with comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to live and work on Oregon’s beautiful South Coast. 

Join us as the next leader of the Coquille Watershed Association. The Executive Director is responsible for the long-term stewardship of the 6th largest largest watershed  in Oregon with an 10 person team carrying out more than $2 million dollars worth of projects each year. This role requires a mix of important skills: Financial acuity. Team Leadership. Relationship/partnership Management. We also need someone who is committed to this part of Oregon on the south central coast.  

If you can bring these skills, you'll get an amazing staff, a beautiful location, and meaningful work that anchors a scientific approach with ecological restoration and long term monitoring. This is the work our world needs. Bring your best self.

Find the full job posting on our website: https://www.coquillewatershed.org/jobs-and-internships/executive-director

As our Executive Director, you’ll be at the helm of a mission-driven nonprofit with a $2-3 million annual budget and a strong track record of success. You’ll:

  • Lead an experienced 10-person team delivering restoration, monitoring, education, and outreach programs.
  • Manage finances, grants, and fundraising efforts to keep our work thriving.
  • Build strong relationships with landowners, partners, and funders.
  • Serve as the public face of CoqWA in local, regional, and statewide forums.
  • Drive long-term strategic planning to ensure our programs remain relevant, resilient, and impactful.

 

This position blends conservation, leadership, and community engagement—perfect for someone who enjoys both the big picture and the day-to-day details of nonprofit leadership.

Job Field:
Water and Soil Resources
Policy/Administrative
Job Type:
Full Time
Experienced Professional
Location Detail:
Coquille, Oregon
Salary:
$95,000 annually
Job Benefits:

Health insurance, retirement match, paid time off, and holidays.

Application Deadline:

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