American Whitewater is proud to announce that we will be creating a new position focused on river stewardship in Colorado. This move marks the next step in AW's regional stewardship model, in which regionally based staff assist the paddling community with local river conservation and access issues. Interested qualified people are encouraged to apply, and regional paddlers are encouraged to help us support this new position through membership and donations of financial support, volunteer assistance, and in-kind services. The position was defined by a focus group of Colorado residents actively working on river stewardship issues across the state, at a meeting held earlier this month in Buena Vista. American Whitewater looks forward to working more closely with whitewater paddlers and whitewater rivers in Colorado.

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Position: Colorado River Stewardship Contractor

Description: The Colorado River Stewardship Contractor will be responsible for coordinating the involvement of whitewater paddlers in river conservation and access initiatives on behalf of American Whitewater. The position holder will manage a wide variety of projects related specifically to water allocation, water rights, public river access, and watershed management. In working on these issues the position holder will be expected to develop strategic plans and employ a variety of tactics including reviewing and commenting on scientific analyses, participation in public review processes, volunteer coordination, media campaigns, event planning, coalition building, and others. In addition the position holder will have fundraising and outreach responsibilities related to their own projects.

The Colorado River Stewardship Contractor will be a new scalable position ranging from half to full time depending on funding. Location is negotiable within Colorado. Pay is competitive and based on experience.

Skills and Requirements:

In addition to the essential skills listed above, we feel that experience with the following topics will significantly contribute to the position: legislative decision making, media, photography, fundraising, GIS, land trust efforts, event planning, water law, facilitation, negotiations, NEPA review.

About AW: American Whitewater is dedicated to protecting and restoring our nation's whitewater resources while enhancing our ability to enjoy them safely. With roughly 6,500 members and over 100 affiliate clubs, we are the primary voice of whitewater paddlers on a national level, and often on a local level. We have seven staff members located in NC, UT, MT, WA, and CA. We pride ourselves on being a results-driven and efficient organization that is passionate about whitewater rivers and the public's ability to enjoy them. American Whitewater is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, email a resume and cover letter to Kevin Colburn (Kevin@amwhitewater.org). Applications must be submitted prior to January 15, 2007. No phone calls please.