Executive Director by Association of California Water Agencies Jan 26, 2026 Job Location Sacramento, CA Application Deadline 03/08/2026 How to Apply Description ACWA is seeking a strong, strategic, and politically astute Executive Director with gravitas and a deep understanding of California water policy, governance, and administration. The Executive Director oversees an annual budget of approximately $11 million and provides leadership to nine direct and approximately 40 indirect staff. Working in close partnership with a 37-member Board of Directors, the Executive Director leads ACWA across three core areas: advancing state and federal advocacy to shape policy and support member interests; managing the organization’s internal operations and financial health; and fostering strong, consistent engagement with a diverse membership representing agencies of all sizes through outreach and promotion of ACWA’s services and value. ACWA is the nation’s largest statewide coalition of public water agencies, representing approximately 470 member agencies that deliver nearly 90 percent of the water used by California’s communities, farms, and businesses. Founded in 1910 as a nonprofit organization, ACWA has a long history of leadership and innovation in California water policy, including groundwater management, safe and reliable drinking water, water use efficiency, water recycling, and desalination. Today, the Association is widely recognized as a respected and influential voice for its members in both Sacramento and Washington, D.C. The recruitment brochure and other information are available online.
