About the position
Do you want to help shape the future of groundwater in the Grand Canyon region? The Grand Canyon Trust is hiring its first water advocacy manager to envision and implement various aspects of the Grand Canyon Trust’s Water Advocacy Program.
We are looking for someone who can balance technical water knowledge with problem-solving skills, cultural humility, and community responsiveness. The water advocacy manager will research groundwater data, develop campaigns, partner with tribal officials and local communities, and collaborate with colleagues.
You will be a trusted advisor to our water advocacy director and lead the strategy to protect Grand Canyon seeps and springs from unregulated groundwater withdrawals in Arizona.
What does this position entail?
Do you have what it takes?
Note that experience includes lived experience, traditional knowledge, volunteer experience, school or coursework, work experience, and other related qualifications, skills, and experience.
No candidate will meet every requirement. If you're excited about the position and think you may be a good candidate, we encourage you to apply.
The nitty gritty
Flexibility and paid time off
Benefits
Location
Northern or central Arizona (Flagstaff, Phoenix, or other agreed upon location)
Compensation
$53,263 - $70,655 annual salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Who would my supervisor be?
Jen Pelz, water advocacy director
COVID-19 precautions
COVID vaccination is required for this position. If you need a reasonable accommodation, contact careers@grandcanyontrust.org
How do I apply?
Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@grandcanyontrust.org. The application deadline is Monday, July 14, 2023 at 5 p.m. MT. If you need a reasonable accommodation, contact careers@grandcanyontrust.org
The Grand Canyon Trust is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We work actively to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of identity including but not limited to: race, ethnicity, gender, parental status, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We actively seek diversity in our candidate pools. Applicants of all identities are encouraged to apply.
To safeguard the wonders of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado Plateau, while supporting the rights of its Native peoples.