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Description
New York Environmental Advocates (EA), New York State's premier watchdog organization on environmental issues, is seeking a new Executive Director.
Since its founding in 1969, EA has played a role in virtually every major environmental accomplishment in the state through effective and aggressive advocacy on environmental legislation and regulation.
Duties:
Program areas being addressed include the Adirondacks, air quality, brownfields, energy, global warming, Great Lakes, open space, pesticides, smart growth, solid waste, transportation, and water quality.
The new Executive Director will be charged with expanding the organizational capacity and visibility of Environmental Advocates so that the organization can meet increasing challenges to environmental protection.
This is an exciting opportunity to set an agenda for action in an organization poised for future growth and impact.
Qualifications:
The new Executive Director must be a strategic, results oriented leader who brings proven political skills, knowledge of the legislative process, and a passion for environmental protection.
Strengths in policy advocacy, communications, collaboration and fund raising are essential.
Salary is negotiable and will be based on experience.
Application Instructions:
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