Affiliate Executive Director

Brown and Caldwell

. Provide executive leadership and strategic direction supporting the client organization's mission and long-term objectives .

Posted 9/15/2026part-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $100 - $150 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive executive leadership and strategic planning capabilities, with a strong understanding of California water resources and policy. Proven ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders and effectively communicate complex information to executive audiences.

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Executive LeadershipStrategic PlanningStakeholder EngagementFinancial AcumenCalifornia Water Policy

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Hard Skills

Strategic DirectionOrganizational GovernanceResource PlanningBudgetingPolicy Development

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationAnalytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingFacilitation

Industry Keywords

California Water ResourcesUrban Water ManagementStakeholder RelationshipsConsensus-BuildingExecutive Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide executive leadership and strategic direction supporting the client organization's mission and long-term objectives
Partner with the Board to develop, implement, and advance strategic priorities, goals, and organizational initiatives
Serve as a trusted advisor and objective resource on California water issues, emerging trends, and policy developments
Prepare and communicate issue briefs, strategic recommendations, policy principles, and executive-level materials
Represent the organization with member agencies, industry associations, regulatory agencies, research organizations, NGOs, and other stakeholders
Facilitate collaboration and consensus-building among diverse stakeholder groups
Lead Board and committee meetings, fostering engagement, productive discussion, and effective decision-making
Support financial and operational sustainability through resource stewardship and identifying partnership, sponsorship, or funding opportunities
Represent the client organization at Board meetings, hearings, conferences, and industry events throughout California
Manage and mentor a team while maintaining quality standards and alignment with the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategy
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to contribute thought leadership on key issues
Execute additional assignments based on evolving needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 15 years of professional experience in a related role
Broad knowledge of California water resources, policy, and urban water management issues
Strong government/stakeholder relationships
Demonstrated executive leadership and strategic planning capabilities
Ability to influence, engage, and build consensus among executive leaders, boards, member agencies, and external stakeholders
Experience presenting to boards, councils, executive committees, and industry leadership groups
Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
Exceptional verbal, written, and executive communication skills
Ability to synthesize complex technical, policy, and business information into clear recommendations and actionable insights
Strong understanding of organizational governance, strategic execution, and board relations
Financial acumen with experience supporting budgeting, resource planning, and organizational sustainability
Ability to work independently and adapt to changing organizational needs
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
Sound professional judgment and discretion
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical, business, or relevant related field preferred
Water industry experience, executive leadership experience, and an established network within California water
Ability to attend Board and committee meetings and represent the client organization at meetings, hearings, and conferences throughout California
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Parental leave
Paid holidays
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Performance-based bonus eligibility
Employee referral bonuses
Tuition reimbursement
Pet insurance
Long-term care insurance
Exceptional development opportunities