About Us
Water links us to our neighbor in a way more profound and complex than any other.
John Thorson
About Us
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Friends of the Verde River envisions a healthy, flowing Verde River and tributaries that support our natural environment, vibrant communities, and quality of life for future generations.
Friends has an expansive range of programs which include habitat improvement, channel restoration, flow restoration, and sustainable river recreation while continuing to engage the community through outreach and volunteer programs.
One for the goals of Friends of the Verde River is to have an economic impact on our community. We do this by using local vendors and employing local people.
Current Employment Opportunities
Open Position: Deputy Executive Director
Reports to: Executive Director
Status: Full time
Location: Cottonwood, AZ/Hybrid
Friends of the Verde River is seeking a highly motivated Deputy Executive Director (DED) to oversee and direct all habitat restoration and water conservation programs, projects, and partnerships within the organization. Key responsibilities include planning, managing, and fiscal accountability for programs that support the organization’s 2025 – 2027 Strategic Plan.
Click here to view the job description. Send all applications to Beth Christensen at bchristensen@duffygroup.com.
Open Position: Field Technician
Reports to: Restoration Program Manager
Status: Full time – Temporary
Location: Cottonwood, AZ/Hybrid
Friends of the Verde River is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a seasonal Field Technician position based out of our Cottonwood, AZ, office. This position will support a vegetation monitoring crew and upland restoration crews. During the spring monitoring season (April – June), the employee will mostly work in the field, working eight 10-hour work days followed by 6 days off.
Click here to view the job description. Please send application materials in one pdf file (cover letter, resume, and a minimum of two professional references) to jobs@verderiver.org.
Volunteer
Please consider joining us at a volunteer event. Click here to learn about volunteering with Friends.
One for the goals of Friends of the Verde River is to have an economic impact on our community. We do this by using local vendors and employing local people.
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