JOB POSTING: Water Conservation & Demand Management Coordinator

AMWUA is looking for a driven, passionate water professional to join our team as the Water Conservation & Demand Management Coordinator.   

Under the guidance of the Executive Director, this individual will take the lead to facilitate,  research, develop, and advocate on water conservation and demand management issues, initiatives and policies. The position involves close collaboration with the conservation staff of member organizations to enhance ongoing conservation efforts and expand demand management initiatives. 

Primary duties include:

• Identify, research, and analyze demand management and water conservation issues and initiatives.
• Facilitate productive meetings to collaboratively explore shared demand management opportunities among AMWUA members and identify beneficial initiatives.
• Monitor and engage in state, interstate, and federal demand management initiatives that impact AMWUA members.
• Utilize data and quantitative analysis to elevate demand management initiatives.
• Interpret, research, and evaluate water conservation regulations in statutes, rules, policies, and contracts.

Additional duties include:

• Oversee the administration of AMWUA’s conservation projects.  
• Establish relationships with key personnel from state agencies, organizations, and other regional and national water conservation stakeholders.
• Attend and summarize water conservation meetings, report on developing demand management issues, and alert members of potential impacts.   
• Prepare and deliver presentations at Board meetings and other events.
• Address ad hoc questions from AMWUA members’ staff.
• Collaborate on developing AMWUA communications materials, including content for the AMWUA website. 

Position Requirements and Qualifications

Candidates must possess five years or more of experience working in water conservation or water resources program management, with a preference for working in a municipality or water utility. An advanced degree in water resources, natural resource management, public administration, environmental resources, sustainability, biology, hydrology, or a closely related field is preferred and may substitute for experience. 

The ideal candidate will:

• Embrace proactivity and take the initiative.  
• Possess exceptional writing and verbal communication skills, conveying complex ideas clearly and simply to audiences with varying levels of water expertise. 
• Facilitate productive meetings, guiding discussions toward informed consensus. 
• Commit to excellence, integrity, and collaboration.  
• Analyze the impact of conservation and demand management efforts.
• Tackle quantitative problems with water-related datasets. 
• Remain organized, detail-oriented, and naturally curious about new ideas and challenges. 
• Build trust among stakeholders and collaborate effectively with others.
• Engage with large groups and deliver public presentations. 
• Thrive as a team player, ready to support colleagues in a small office environment.
• Embrace opportunities for growth and learning. 

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $110,000 annually based on experience and qualifications.

AMWUA offers a comprehensive and attractive benefits package that includes:

• 5 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible work environment with a hybrid schedule 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to Tyenesha Fields at tfields@amwua.org . The review of application materials will be on January 31, 2025.  The position remains open until filled. 

If you have questions about this position, please contact Warren Tenney, AMWUA’s Executive Director, at wtenney@amwua.org .