Emprego
Executive Director
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Descrição
Bonsai Leadership Group is pleased to partner with Flow Water Advocates in its search for an Executive Director.
ABOUT FLOW WATER ADVOCATES
Flow Water Advocates (Flow) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to protecting the Great Lakes and safeguarding the public’s right to clean, accessible water. Flow’s work is grounded in the principle that water is a commons, held in public trust for the benefit of all.
Through legal and policy expertise, public education, community engagement, strategic communications, and coalition-building, Flow helps communities, policymakers, agencies, advocates, and partners protect freshwater resources across the Great Lakes Basin.
Flow’s work includes defending the Great Lakes and other surface waters from specific threats; protecting groundwater from contamination and advancing its recognition as a public trust resource; addressing factory farm pollution through stronger regulation and enforcement; advocating for safe, affordable drinking water and strong infrastructure; and advancing the Public Trust Doctrine as a legal and policy framework for freshwater protection. Learn more at flowwateradvocates.org.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Flow is entering a planned leadership transition and is ready for its next Executive Director (ED) to build on a strong foundation, strengthen internal alignment, and expand the organization’s influence and impact. The next ED will lead a respected organization with a powerful mission, committed staff, strong donor and partner relationships, and a meaningful role in Great Lakes water protection. They will need to honor Flow’s history while helping the organization clarify priorities, strengthen systems, and deepen its policy, legal, and public impact across the region.
The ideal candidate is a strategic nonprofit or advocacy leader with policy fluency, fundraising confidence, and a deep commitment to freshwater protection. They do not need to be a practicing attorney, but they must bring the judgment, credibility, and curiosity needed to engage with public trust principles, Great Lakes water policy, and the strategic use of legal tools.
Flow’s next chapter calls for a steady, collaborative leader who can listen deeply, communicate clearly, make decisions, delegate effectively, and build shared ownership around goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Learn more and review the full position description at https://www.bonsaileadershipgroup.com/flow-ed.
Benefícios
Flow Water Advocates offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 100% of employee coverage paid by Flow and a 70/30 cost share for dependent coverage. Flow also offers an HSA plan, SIMPLE IRA retirement contributions, three weeks (120 hours) of front-loaded vacation, nine sick days, and 11 paid federal holidays each year.
Additional benefits include parental leave, bereavement leave, professional development leave after four years of service, sabbatical eligibility after seven years of service, and discounted YMCA memberships.
Localização
Local Associado
Como se inscrever
Bonsai Leadership Group has been exclusively retained for this search. To express interest, please submit your resume and a compelling cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience at www.bonsaileadershipgroup.com/flow-ed.
LOCATION AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a U.S.-based role in the Great Lakes region, with a strong preference that the ED be based in Traverse City, Michigan.
The ED must be able to build strong relationships with a Traverse City-based team and be meaningfully present with staff, Board members, donors, partners, and community stakeholders.
Candidates based elsewhere in the Great Lakes must be able to establish a regular presence in Traverse City and demonstrate a credible plan to remain closely connected to the organization’s work, people, and regional relationships.
