Part-time Executive Director

Background:

The Chester-Ridley-Crum Watersheds Association (CRC) was founded in 1970
as non profit citizen's organization with a mission to support, encourage and
promote the enjoyment, restoration, conservation, protection and prudent
management of the natural resources of the Chester Ridley and Crum Creek
watersheds. These three watersheds cover an area of approximately 143 square
miles located in 34 municipalities in Chester and Delaware Counties in
Southeastern Pennsylvania.

The Chester and the Ridley Creek have State
approved Rivers Conservation Plans. CRC has received a private foundation
grant for a staff person to catalyze the formation of Creek Partnerships for these
two Creeks in order to better implement their Plans. The Crum Creek has a
Watershed Partnership but does not yet have a Department of Conservation and
Natural Resources (DCNR) Rivers Conservation Plan. This fall CRC will be the
applicant for a grant request to the DCNR for a Crum Creek Conservation Plan.

Duties:

A new, first time position to help the CRC transition from a 32-year old,
all-volunteer, organization to a staffed organization with growing capacity to
achieve its mission.

This position is initially part-time with its focus on the
development of watershed Partnerships for the Ridley and Chester Creeks. CRC
would like to work with the successful candidate to expand the position to a full
time Executive Director.

CRC is looking for a self-starter who is interested in this
challenge and able to begin work later this fall.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement the Chester and Ridley Creeks Watershed
  Partnerships
• Implement CRC's strategic plan
• Develop and manage project budget
• Attend CRC Board Meetings and Executive Committee meetings
• Attend Crum Creek Partnership meetings
• Grant writing
• Build membership
• Handle public relations and outreach to media and constituencies, as
  appropriate

Qualifications:

• College degree or equivalent experience
• Project management experience
• Organizational and time management
• Grant writing and fund raising
• Communication skills including written, verbal and listening
• Team building
• Basic computer knowledge
• Knowledge of watershed/environmental issues

Compensation / Time Commitment

One-year commitment at $2000 per month for an average minimum of
100 hours per month for 11 1/2 months, including some evening and
weekend time.
Tax status: Independent contractor (not an employee)

Application Instructions:

Please contact:

Judith Auten CRC President
210 Moylan Ave
Wallingford PA 19086-6122

E-mail is the preferred method for submittal of rsum and cover letter.