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Subject: International Rivers seeking Executive Director<br>
From: "Cymie Payne" <<a href="mailto:cp@cymiepayne.org">cp@cymiepayne.org</a>><br>
Date: Tue, December 14, 2010 3:59 pm<br>
To: <a href="mailto:intlaprofessors@mailman.anu.edu.au">intlaprofessors@mailman.anu.edu.au</a><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><div>Dear Colleagues,<br><br>International Rivers is seeking a dynamic, creative, and passionate new Executive Director. The International Rivers Board is now organizing a search and hopes to hire someone in early 2011.<br><br>Please consider whether you or someone you know would be a good fit, and please forward this information to people who you think might be excellent candidates.<br><br>International Rivers is looking for a visionary leader familiar with international environmental advocacy and human rights, who is committed to promoting sustainable water and energy solutions. Our ideal candidate would possess extensive leadership and management experience, have a strong fundraising track record and have excellent communication skills.<br><br>Thank you for your help. If you have any suggestions or questions, please feel free to contact me or write to <a target="_blank" href="mailto:edsearch@internationalrivers.org">edsearch@internationalrivers.org</a>. Naturally, we will keep all the feedback and ideas you send us strictly confidential.<br><br>Best wishes,<br>Cymie Payne<br>International Rivers, Board of Directors<br><br>JOB POSTING:<br>Executive Director<br>International Rivers<br>Berkeley, CA USA<br><br>Celebrating its 25th year, International Rivers is the leading international advocacy organization working to defend healthy rivers and the rights and livelihoods of the communities that depend on them. We oppose destructive large dams and the development model they advance, and encourage better ways of meeting people's needs for water, energy and protection from damaging floods.<br><br>With an international team of 26 staff in the US, Africa, Asia and South America, International Rivers' new Executive Director will be responsible for developing the vision, strategy, tactics and capacity of International Rivers; raising the funds necessary to carry out our mission; developing and maintaining relationships with the organization's many international partner organizations; building effective teams across our culturally and geographically diverse staff; and launching new initiatives that further our mission.<br><br>The position is located in Berkeley, CA, USA. The full job description can be downloaded at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.internationalrivers.org/en/job-posting/executive-director">http://www.internationalrivers.org/en/job-posting/executive-director</a>. Salary will be commensurate with experience; excellent benefits. International Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.<br><br>Applications are due by January 15, 2011. A letter of interest, date of availability, salary requirements, resume and a writing sample should be sent via email to: <a target="_blank" href="mailto:edsearch@internationalrivers.org">edsearch@internationalrivers.org</a>.<br><br><br><br></div><div><br><b><br></b><br>Cymie R. Payne<br>+1 510 859 4591<br><a title="www.cymiepayne.org" href="http://www.cymiepayne.org" mce_href="http://www.cymiepayne.org" target="_blank">www.cymiepayne.org<br></a><br mce_bogus="1"></div></span>
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