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VERDE VALLEY LAND PRESERVATION INSTITUTE
and
FRIENDS OF THE VERDE RIVER GREENWAY
Community Outreach Director
Job Description
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience in MS Office applications, including Word and Excel; ability to use web-based
email
and other electronic communication media.
• Proven experience in communication skills, written communication skills and experience
delivering
presentations and communicating information to a diverse audience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Community Outreach Director manages the development, implementation and maintenance of
all aspects of the community outreach program for the Verde Valley Land Preservation Institute
and the Friends of the Verde River Greenway.
Responsibilities include:
(Phase I of Community Outreach Program - Identification and Engagement)
1. Development of a database of private landowners with land within or adjacent to riparian areas in
the Verde Valley (Verde River, Oak Creek, Beaver Creek, Spring Creek and Clear Creek)
and
private landowners who have surface water rights.
2. Working with a marketing consultant to develop an engagement strategy and survey template or
templates that will be used to determine the category of landowner (agricultural,
commercial,
residential, etc.)
as well as the opinions and needs of these landowners as they pertain to our goals.
3. Collaboration with the environmental consultant that is currently developing a Verde River
Habitat
Improvement Plan on behalf of Friends of the Verde River Greenway.
4. Engagement with landowners to determine their needs and interests as they relate to preservation
of open space and riverside habitat improvement. Methods will include personal and
telephone
contacts, mail surveys, media releases and public presentations.
5. Joining the Prescott National Forest Sustainable Recreation Planning Committee, an effective
venue
for promoting sustainable river recreation.
6. Development of a strong working relationship with local managers of Coconino and Prescott National
Forest,Arizona State Parks, National Park Service, Yavapai-Apache Nation, Verde Natural
Resource
Conservation District (NRCD), Arizona Game and Fish Department, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service and
other agencies to participate in efforts to improve watershed health.
7. Development of a strong working relationship with local community leaders and Chambers of
Commerce to promote the economic and social benefits of tourism and sustainable river
recreation.
(Phase II of the Community Outreach Program - Landowner Participation)
8. Assistance to landowners who wish to preserve riparian open space on their property, either
through the use of conservation easements or by other means.
9. Assistance to landowners who wish to improve river habitat on their properties. (Phase II of the
Community Outreach Program - Community Participation)
10. Representing VVLPI in this organization's continuing role as a regional land use planning leader with
the goal of preserving priority open space in the Verde Valley.
11. Expansion of the landowner database to include private lands that contain priority non-riparian
open space and work to build partnerships with these landowners to preserve open space.
12. Assistance in cooperative management efforts that focus on river restoration and preservation in the
Verde Valley.
13. Promotion of and assistance in sustainable river recreation efforts.
14. Coordination and preparation of community workshops and forums as needed. (General
Requirements of the Community Outreach Program)
15. Prepare and present status reports and evaluations to the respective Boards.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively with ranchers and farmers, the business
community,
and with municipal, county, state and federal agencies.
• Knowledge of conservation easements and other methods of land preservation.
• Knowledge of riverside habitat improvement and water conservation methods and practices.
• Knowledge of land conservation and river recreation issues.
• Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with a diverse group to implement conservation
programs.
COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING:
• Track progress on tasks and does follow-up as needed. Identify routine problems and
utilize existing
resources for resolution.
• Resolve routine issues independently, consulting with supervisor to develop plans for
resolving
complex or unusual problems.
DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING:
• Work independently without requiring detailed management review of general work.
• Make day to day decisions within the scope of work assignments.
RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT:
• Meet regularly with designated board members to report on progress and evaluate program
methods and practices.
• Purchase equipment and supplies as provided for in the program budget.
• May assist with program budget preparation and monitoring
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
• Work and communicate with a diverse group of people, including members of the Verde Valley
Land
Preservation Institute and Friends of the Verde River Greenway boards, local ranchers and
farmers,
local Chambers of Commerce and other members of the business community, and
representatives
from local municipalities, land managers, and tribes.
• Write and edit promotional materials, press releases, and other content for the Community
Outreach
program.
• Computer based documentation of all activities and related reports.
• Consistently demonstrate professional, positive and approachable attitude/demeanor and
discretion. Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
• This is a full-time position.
• No office space will be provided for this position.
• No vehicle will be provided for this position. Travel throughout the Verde Valley, and
occasional
travel to locations throughout the county, will be required on a regular basis.
Appropriate compensation will be provided for vehicle mileage.
• This position requires moderate physical exertion. Work environment includes regular
exposure to
variable outdoor elements and foot travel over uneven and potentially difficult terrain
COMPENSATION:
• The salary for this position is $40,000 per year
• Benefits include contribution for personal medical insurance.
To apply for this position, please send an e-mail with cover letter and resume attachments by
September 13 to:
Bob Rothrock, verdevalleylpi@aol.com
OR, send a hard copy of a cover letter and resume by September 10 to:
Bob Rothrock
President, Verde Valley Land Preservation Institute
PO Box 3356
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
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