Executive Director

U.S. Green Building Council - National Capital Region Chapter, a local affiliate of the USGBC, provides locally-based leadership, advocacy, education and resources to create a vibrant and environmentally healthy Metropolitan Washington region.

The Board of Directors is seeking a multifaceted and dynamic Executive Director to oversee and implement the organization’s green building mission and initiatives.

Position Overview:

The Executive Director of the National Capitol Region, a local chapter of the US Green Building Council, will lead all aspects of the Chapter in the fulfillment of its mission consistent with the organization’s strategic plan. 

Responsibilities: 

The Executive Director will be responsible to the Board of Directors to perform the following primary functions:

• Assist the Board in implementing its vision and mission.   Lead the effort to incorporate these in daily activities, internally and externally
• Develop and execute funding strategies to meet strategic goals through membership building, corporate and strategic partnerships/relationships, and fundraising events to  provide for the fiscal sustainability of the organization
• In conjunction with the Board and the Chapter’s Education and Programs Committees, develop high level programs consistent with the mission of the organization.  
• Manage Chapter operations and finances
• Promote the organization’s goals and vision through public relations and outreach
• Develop, sustain and grow Chapter membership
• Lead the transition from a board driven organization to a staff and committee driven organization

Qualifications:

Required skills include:

• Ability to develop a fundraising strategy and write successful grants, secure contracts and raise funds through sponsorship recruitment. Maintenance of potential sponsor data and ability to engage membership to create new sources for fundraising. 
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills, including strong skills in facilitation, coordination and mediation.
• Budgeting and financial management experience, including creating and managing budgets, profit and loss statements, cash flow, and grant administration.
• Proactive leadership and experience; working effectively with a Board of Directors or senior management structure .

Additional skills desired are:

• Understanding/knowledge of the DC building community, experience with green building preferred
• A working knowledge of the political and policy context for Green Building and LEED in the region
• Experience or interest in sustainability
• LEED® accredited professional
• Experience with website, newsletter publishing, and software tools
• Experience representing and recruiting members.
• General knowledge of green building design and construction strategies and technologies

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits.

To Apply:

This is an opportunity to make a difference in a key regional green building organization.  For consideration, please send your resume.