Washington Water Trails Association seeks E.D. - December 18, 2007

Washington Water Trails Association (WWTA) in Seattle, Washington is recruiting a new Executive Director to begin work May, 2008. (more)
In 2007 WWTA expanded the Cascadia Marine Trail to 56 campsites in Puget Sound, and is actively involved in water trail development across Washington State, forging important partnerships to help further WWTA’s mission. These trails include the Lakes-To-Locks Water Trail, Willapa Bay Water Trails, Northwest Discovery Water Trail, Lower Columbia River Water Trails, and the Greater Columbia Water Trail.

WWTA’s mission is to promote advocacy, education, and stewardship of public access to Washington’s waterways for people in human and wind powered beachable watercraft. WWTA is looking for a strong leader with organizational skills and management experience. It is preferable this individual have experience working with a non-profit board of directors. This person will be responsible for the development of trails in cooperation with state and federal agencies, will supervise outreach programs, public relations, fundraising and grant writing. A passion for outdoor recreation is a plus.

Candidates should send cover letter and resume via email to the executive search committee at edsearch@wwta.org