Executive Director

Background:

Founded in 1983, SRI is a leader in developing and
providing the public with the information, skills, and tools necessary for effective
environmental solutions. Long known as the pioneer of curbside recycling in San
Diego County, California, SRI successfully transitioned from curbside recycling in
1996 to focus on the creation of new programs in environmental education,
composting, pollution prevention, waste reduction, buying recycled, household
hazardous waste, and supporting sustainable agriculture. SRI now serves as a
solutions-based leader with extensive expertise in resource conservation based
programs and activities. SRI's objective is to provide information and
opportunities for citizens and businesses to take responsible action toward
conserving natural resources and building a sustainable future.

Interested in applying innovative business ideas to your desire to make a
difference for the environment?

Solana Recyclers, Inc. (SRI), is seeking an Executive Director to manage a
dynamic environmental nonprofit organization specializing in regional (San Diego
County) and national programs aimed at Waste Prevention, Buying Recycled,
Pollution Prevention, Recycling, and Composting. The mission of Solana
Recyclers is to improve the quality of the environment through innovation,
leadership, education and participation.

Duties:

The Executive Director works with the Board of Directors to implement
organizational goals and objectives through overall administration of SRI's
programs and projects. This includes organizational development, administrative
oversight, strategic plan implementation, personnel management and fiscal
planning/management.

Organizational Development and Management:

• Provide overall direction for SRI programs to fulfill organizational goals
  and objectives;
• Administrative oversight and evaluation of fiscally-sponsored projects;
• Effectively communicate all aspects of SRI programs to the Board of
  Directors, local government, clients and community at large.
• Implement policies of Board, act as liaison between Board and staff.
• Development and maintenance of personnel materials, policies, benefits,
  procedure manuals and job descriptions;
• Provide direction to Administrative/Fiscal Manager in preparing
  organizational and program budgets, monitoring expenses and revenues,
  and ensuring timely completion of required financial documents;
• Ensuring accurate accounting for all funding sources of SRI;
• Reporting to Board of Directors on monthly financial status.

Contract Management:

• Prepare requests for proposals, evaluate proposals, hire and manage staff.
• Developing and negotiating contracts with government agencies.

Qualifications:

College Degree or other relevant, proven field expertise. Minimum of 5 years of
work experience in solid waste, recycling or other environmental-related field.
Minimum 5 years in management experience. Management experience with staff
of 5-10 people.

Desired Skills and Qualities:

• Must have knowledge of environmental issues - familiar with recycling, solid
  waste, composting (small and large scale), buying recycled, pollution prevention
  and business development;
• Budget development and management experience of $500k - $1 million;
• Demonstrated skills in developing, implementing and managing innovative
  programs;
• Experience working with local government public officials;
• Demonstrated contract/grant writing and contract/grant management
  experience, including budgeting and controlling costs;
• Management experience with fee-for-service program operations and contract
  negotiation skills are required;
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication, planning, diplomacy and
  public speaking skills are vital, as is the ability to establish effective networks and
  liaisons with local and regional organizations and government;
• Natural ability to be solutions oriented;
• Personal satisfaction gained from bringing people together and providing a
  service that benefits the community and the environment;
• Self-motivated and directed with excellent organizational skills, and
  time-management abilities
• Proficiency with personal computers, e-mail and Internet.

Compensation:

Salary is based on experience, and includes benefits.

Application Instructions:

Please send a cover letter and rsum to:

Executive Director Search
c/o Margaret Stockton, President
Solana Recyclers, Inc.
137 N El Camino Real
Encinitas CA 92024-2802

No phone calls, please.