Associate Director, Hydropower Reform Coalition (Remote)

American Rivers, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rivers seeks an Associate Director for the Hydropower Reform Coalition to serve as the connective hub for a 160+ member coalition, aligning people, information, and strategy to advance shared goals. The role emphasizes coordination, facilitation, and leadership within a national network of partners and Indigenous Tribes.

The candidate will manage Coalition operations, design tools and trainings, and contribute to advocacy efforts, communications, and knowledge management, with travel as

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in conservation, public policy, nonprofit coordination, or a related field (education may substitute for experience).
• Interest in environmental policy and willingness to build expertise in hydropower licensing and regulatory processes.
• Familiarity with environmental laws (e.g., Federal Power Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, NEPA) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coalition Coordination, Facilitation, and Engagement: Serve as a central hub for Coalition coordination—connecting members, tracking priorities, promoting information sharing, and ensuring consistent follow-through across initiatives.
• Policy Engagement and Capacity Building: Build working knowledge of the federal hydropower licensing process and related policy frameworks; support members and Indigenous Tribes in engaging with licensing and policy processes.
• Communications and Knowledge Management: Manage internal communications, synthesize updates for diverse audiences, and support external communications and funder communications.
• Operations, Planning, and Program Support: Lead logistical planning of Coalition convenings, meetings, and events; assist with budgeting and grant coordination; maintain organizational systems.

Skills

Coordination

Organizational skills

Communication

Relationship building

Facilitation

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Slack

MailChimp

WordPress

Job description

American Rivers seeks an Associate Director for the Hydropower Reform Coalition to serve as the connective hub for a 160+ member coalition, aligning people, information, and strategy to advance shared goals. The role emphasizes coordination, facilitation, and leadership within a national network of partners and Indigenous Tribes.

The candidate will manage Coalition operations, design tools and trainings, and contribute to advocacy efforts, communications, and knowledge management, with travel as