Executive Director of Grand Canyon River Outfitters Association

Responsibilities will include office management, legislative tracking and analysis, member alert bulletins, communication with the National Park Service at the local, regional and national levels, representation of association members at meetings and policy briefings, dissemination of NPS and other industry information to members, and representation of the association in communications and meetings with other associations.
Desirable skill sets include: Experience managing other trade associations; knowledge of NPS and congressional organizational cultures, the ability to communicate issues and answers succinctly in writing and orally. Concession experience with the National Park Service or another land-managing agency would also carry considerable weight. Computer skills are required.

This is a full-time position. Relocation or frequent travel may be required. Compensation negotiable, depending on degree to which the successful applicant meets the requirements for the position. Written resumes and a writing sample required. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, gender, or ethnicity.

To work in a “full-time” capacity on behalf of the companies with contracts to outfit river trips in Grand Canyon. Full time is defined as 40 hours per week.
Perform day-to-day administrative functions such as:

-Bookkeeping
-Paying bills
-Maintenance of office
-Coordination with NPS re: Online Launch Calendar
-Supervision of GCROA website
-Prepare an annual budget
-Prepare an annual report to the Board of Directors
-Schedule and coordinate annual Board of Directors meeting
-Management of the Colorado River Fund

Have a working knowledge of issues relevant to Grand Canyon river outfitters, the whitewater rafting industry in general, operations at Grand Canyon National Park, concessions law in general and the specific concessions contracts held by GCROA members.

Work cooperatively with other organizations with ties to Grand Canyon such as Grand Canyon River Guides Association, Grand Canyon Private Boaters Association, and Grand Canyon River Runners Association.
Gain a working knowledge of each member of the organization in order to understand individual company and broader industry needs, preferences, and operating strategies.
Advocacy and representation of the industry in meetings with the National Park Service at the local, regional and national level.

-Includes taking a pro-active approach with regard to issues that the executive director or board of directors anticipates in the future (e.g., contract renewal, next round of the Colorado River Management Plan).
-Includes developing working relationships with key players at the Park so that they recognize this person as the voice of GCROA with regard to Grand Canyon related issues.

Representation of the industry before relevant congressional delegations and in Washington, DC in general.

-Includes legislative tracking and analysis

Advocacy of industry positions, as established by the Board of Directors, with regard to the management of the Colorado River through Grand Canyon including management of Glen Canyon Dam operations.

Administer and coordinate on-going industry commitments and projects such as the Grand Canyon Conservation Fund, Alternative Motorboat project, Native Voices on the Colorado, the Grand Canyon River Heritage Museum and other projects as they arise in the future.

Coordinate industry reporting requirements where appropriate (e.g., consolidating the list of industry guests to comply with the “one trip per year” rule).

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