EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Position Summary
Reporting to CELI’s Board of Directors, the Executive Director has overall strategic and operational responsibility for the organization’s Staff, Volunteer Leadership Team, programs, and execution of its mission. The Executive Director also serves as the public face of CELI, fostering strong coalitions with the organization’s diverse stakeholders and partners. The Executive Director builds on previous successes to steer the organization through a critical growth phase. Key priorities for this visionary and inclusive leader include growing the organization’s funding base, overseeing the launch of CELI’s programming in new cities, expanding program offerings, and mentoring and managing the team. As CELI’s educational programs are designed for working professionals, this position requires the ability and willingness to work a non-standard schedule, including facilitating and participating in frequent evening and weekend events.
Desired Traits
CELI seeks an experienced executive with a track record of recruiting, coaching, developing and managing high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will have experience establishing strategic objectives in partnership with the Board, inspiring staff and stakeholders, and marshalling resources toward achieving organizational goals. The Executive Director will skillfully navigate the strategic, operational, and administrative aspects of the role. Given the diversity of stakeholders and continuous engagement with fellows, staff, volunteer Leadership Team, and the broader CELI community, the ideal candidate will be energized by constant interaction and have a sincere love of people. They will also demonstrate a real passion for people development and a hunger to leverage their capabilities in leading CELI through a catalytic expansion. They will be deeply committed to accelerating decarbonization, combating climate change, and fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Required Qualifications
• Minimum of 10-15 years of professional experience, with at least five in the clean energy industry or a related sector
• Five or more years in an executive role
• Non-profit experience, either in a staff or board member capacity
• Demonstrated success scaling a small organization in terms of budget, staff size, and geographic scope
• Experience fundraising from corporate, community, and philanthropic sources. Demonstrated success in structuring innovative partnerships with funders.
• Demonstrated track record of successful stakeholder management
• Experience managing fellowships, educational programs, and/or experience with an education or workforce development organization is beneficial but not required
How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit (1) a cover letter detailing interest in and fit for the position, and (2) a resume that demonstrates relevant experiences and qualifications.
Application materials should be sent to CELIsearchED@gmail.com by September 18, 2020.