Executive Director

CPS HR Consulting (Client Recruitments); Ukiah (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

IWPC seeks an Executive Director to serve as chief executive and strategic leader, translating Board direction into action while guiding multiple high-profile initiatives. The role emphasizes leadership through influence, with non-traditional utility management and flexibility in how and where work is performed.

The ideal candidate will build trust among diverse stakeholders, balance competing interests, and focus on long-term regional priorities while delivering measurable value for communities

Responsibilities

• Translate Board direction into action and provide continuity across IWPC initiatives and regional priorities.
• Lead collaboration among diverse stakeholders and partners to advance regional water challenges and shared goals.

Job description

The Mendocino County Inland Water & Power Commission (IWPC) is seeking an Executive Director. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director serves as IWPC's chief executive and strategic leader, translating Board direction into action while providing continuity across the organization's initiatives, partnerships, and regional priorities. This is not a traditional utility management role. Supported by experienced technical, legal, financial, and project management professionals, the Executive Director's primary responsibility is to provide leadership, vision, and alignment across complex projects, diverse stakeholders, and evolving regional water challenges. This is a part-time executive position, estimated at 20-30 hours per week, offering flexibility in how and where much of the work is performed. The role presents a unique opportunity to make a significant regional impact at a pivotal moment as IWPC advances multiple high-profile initiatives with expanded resources and strong professional support.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, strategic leader who thrives in complex, technically challenging environments. They are skilled at building relationships, earning trust among diverse stakeholders, and bringing people together around shared goals. Success in this role requires strong judgment, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to balance competing interests while remaining focused on facts, outcomes, and long-term regional priorities. Rather than serving as the technical expert, the Executive Director will excel at leading through influence, fostering consensus, and guiding initiatives that create lasting value for the communities and partners IWPC serves.

Friday, October 9, 2026