Job Announcement: Executive Director

Posted: September 13, 2024

Employment Status: Full-time, exempt

Salary: $79,942 - $84,150 

Benefits: $500/month health stipend, $100/month technology allowance, a SIMPLE individual retirement plan with employer match

Leave Allowance: 8 paid holidays, 4 weeks paid time-off, sick leave accrued at 4 hours/month

Reports to: Depave board and executive committee

Job Summary

Depave seeks an Executive Director to direct the organization’s strategic initiatives, manage staff and work with the board of directors, and ensure effective collaboration and communication to support the organization’s goals. This position provides strategic leadership, leads fundraising initiatives, and ensures robust financial management while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team. Additionally, the Executive Director will handle daily operations, ensure compliance with regulations and best practices, and build strong community relations to enhance the organization’s impact and sustainability.

The Executive Director will report to a highly-engaged board of directors, and be responsible for implementing a five-year strategic plan, manage the organization’s finances, fundraising, marketing, human resources, and program strategies. The Executive Director is responsible for managing three staff and various outside contractors. 

Essential Functions

The Executive Director will create and foster partnerships with diverse project stakeholders, and lead the staff and board to advance progress towards the organization’s five-year strategic plan goals. The position will develop and refine organization policies and procedures, support the development of the annual budget, as well as speak on behalf of and represent the organization in the community.

The Executive Director (ED) will manage payroll and benefits for staff, provide staff supervision and support, and implement annual 360 performance reviews to determine staff compensation and development. The ED will lead hiring, and onboarding for new board and staff members. The ED will attend all board meetings, present staff and financial reports to the board, and hear feedback and input from the board. The ED will assist the board president and treasurer with the development of meeting agendas, preparation of financial reports, recruitment of new board members, and organization of an annual board and staff retreat.

The Executive Director will spearhead Depave’s fundraising, and organize the board to assist with various fundraising initiatives, to grow business sponsorships, individual and foundation support. Finally, the position will manage the organization's various funding agreements, sponsorships, and vendor contracts. 

Required Core Competencies

• Strategic Leadership and Planning: Ability to direct and implement our strategic plan, lead organizational initiatives, and ensure alignment with long-term goals.

• Financial Management and Fundraising: Experience in managing finances, developing budgets, and leading fundraising efforts to support organizational growth and sustainability.

• Staff and Board Management: Skills in supervising staff, conducting performance reviews, hiring, and onboarding, as well as effectively coordinating with and supporting the board of directors.

• Community Relations and Representation: Competence in building and maintaining strong community partnerships, representing the organization publicly, and enhancing its impact and visibility.

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Commitment to promoting and integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team and organizational practices.

Desired Qualifications and Skills

A deep appreciation for the mission and values of Depave.

Experience cultivating and growing community partnerships, supervising staff, and interfacing with a board of directors.

At least five years of progressively responsible management experience with a strong track record of developing and executing strategies for growth. 

Experience with environmental justice work, and with cultural competence with communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Demonstrated experience advancing diversity, equity and inclusion.

At least three years of fund development, fundraising, and/or other revenue-generating experience. Familiarity with local and regional private and public funding sources.

Demonstrated willingness, ability and success in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors. 

Experience in designing, implementing and articulating strategic organizational development plans and operational budgets.

Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach, supervise and develop staff.

Innovation in spirit, values-driven, self-directed, confident and action-oriented. Exceptional interpersonal and culturally proficient communication skills. Experience and comfort with public speaking. 

Adaptable, accessible, compassionate and professional in demeanor. 

Demonstrated ability and willingness to work independently and responsibly, but also in collaboration with internal and external partners. 

To Apply

The position is open until filled. Please send one single PDF document that includes a resume and cover letter to jobs@depave.org  with the subject line: Depave ED Application - “First and last name.” Applications submitted in a format other than PDF will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 25, 2024.

Please address the following in your cover letter: 

1. Please describe why this position is of interest to you, why it would be an important next step in your career path and how your personal and professional experiences have positioned you to be successful in this role.

2. Describe your experience in leading and managing nonprofit organizations, foundations, government agencies or other organization types. How have you successfully overseen day-to-day operations and staff? Provide examples of your strategic planning experience and how you have implemented long-term goals.

3. Highlight your knowledge and expertise in environmental and social issues, particularly those relevant to our organization’s mission. How do you stay informed about emerging trends and challenges in the environmental sector?

4. Provide examples of how you have measured success in previous roles, focusing on impact, growth, and sustainability. What key performance indicators have you been accountable for, and how have you achieved them?

5. Please describe an experience where you applied the values of respect, cultural competence and collaboration towards a specific purpose or responsiveness to the needs of community and/or an institutionally marginalized population.