The Southwestern Water Conservation District, based in Durango, is seeking candidates for the position of executive director. The job description and required application materials can be obtained online at
The executive director serves as the chief executive and management official of the organization reporting directly to the District’s Board of Directors. The director is responsible for all business operations (administrative, financial, technical and external affairs) and manages a small team of professionals.
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and significant experience with water policy issues in the West. Candidates should have a strong working knowledge of Colorado water law and intrastate issues, Colorado River basin interstate issues, administration, budgeting, and multi-party negotiations.
For more information or questions, contact Steve Harris at steve@durangowater.com on or before May 7. Answers to those questions will be posted on the website for review by all interested candidates.
All interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume and the required application materials listed on SWCD’s website to be considered for the position. Submit the application to executivedirector@swwcd.org and/or a hard copy to 841 East Second Ave. by 5 p.m. on May 22.
