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Are you interested in joining our team? 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. See our open positions below.
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.
Position Title: River Friendly Living Program Assistant
Status: AmeriCorps Position
Slot Type: 675 total hours, 34 hours/week for 20 weeks
Reports To: Director of Stewardship
Location: Areas include Sedona, Camp Verde, Cornville, Clarkdale, Jerome (Verde Valley). They will be working throughout the Verde Valley primarily. Friends of the Verde River (Friends) is a hybrid workplace with most office work occurring from home.
Primary Function/Purpose: This position will assist with river conservation efforts related to the River Friendly Living Program. Click here to view the full job description and click here to apply.
Position Title: Watershed Report Card Project Assistant
Status: AmeriCorps Position
Slot Type: 450 total hours, 23 hours/week for 20 weeks
Reports To: Director of Stewardship
Location: Areas include Sedona, Camp Verde, Cornville, Clarkdale, Jerome (Verde Valley). They will be working throughout the Verde Valley primarily. Friends of the Verde River (Friends) is a hybrid workplace with most office work occurring from home.
Primary Function/Purpose: This position will assist with the 2025 Verde River Watershed Report Card update by assisting data collection, and development of new scores. They will also communicate the findings of the report card with the public and agency staff. Click here to view the full job description (on the second page) and click here to apply.
