Director of Administration - American Rivers Print E-mail
TITLE:                                   Director of Administration        
CLASSIFICATION:                 Director           
WAGE CATEGORY:              Exempt
REPORTS TO:                      Vice President of Finance and Administration
LOCATION:                           Washington, D.C.
 
ABOUT AMERICAN RIVERS: American Rivers is a national non-profit conservation organization that protects and restores healthy, natural rivers for the benefit of communities, fish and wildlife. Program staffers are expert advocates who develop practical solutions and work with a diversity of partners to implement those solutions at the local, state and federal level. American Rivers places a strong emphasis on maintaining a learning culture and positive work environment. The organization is based in Washington, D.C., with regional operations in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Northwest, California, Great Lakes, and the Southeast.  For an overview of the organization, visit www.AmericanRivers.org.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Foster a cultue of clear communication and transparency for all employees and managers to ensure that American Rivers meets best management practices, complies with all laws and regulations, and creates an efficient, effective workplace.
 
Work with the VP for Finance and Administration to establish clear organization-wide policies and procedures and for communicating those polices and procedures to all employees.
 
Train staff on organizational policies and ensure that they are understood and adhered to.  In cases in which the policies are violated, work with the VP for Finance and Administration to enforce policies.  
 
Personally handle high-priority human resources issues and situations.
 
Oversee the handling of day-to-day Administrative issues by the Deputy Director and the Administrative Assistant.
 
Budget Management: creates the organization’s annual administrative budget and manages expenses to the budget.  Seek savings through efficiencies including those with vendors.
 
Work with the VP of Finance and Administration to set benefit policies for the organization.
 
Ensure information technology and electronic communications meet the needs of all staff.
 
Oversee new office planning including office setup, IT and equipment requirements, and personnel matters.
 
Ensure that systems are in place so that American Rivers can grow quickly while maintaining best management practices.  Maintain a safe and secure work environment.

Promote a positive office environment and help maintain high office morale.
 
 
 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 
* College Degree and a minimum of seven to ten year progressively more responsible positions in Administration and/or Human Resources;
* Excellent oral and written communication skills;
* Highly organized with intense attention to detail;
* Significant experience in training staff and developing training materials for organizational policies and procedures;
* Ability to delegate and prioritize;
* Demonstrated ability to manage and inspire a team in a fast-paced environment;
* Demonstrated ability to hold supervisors organization-wide accountable for complying with policies and procedures;
* Solid judgment and discretion.
 
 SALARY AND BENEFITS:  Salary is commensurate with experience.  Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance, retirement plan, and generous leave benefits.  American Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Applications will be considered immediately. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter (including salary history) to:  Julie Mason,  Attn: Director of Administration Position, American Rivers, 1101 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005; or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   No phone calls, please.
 
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