Executive Director

New Buildings Institute, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to making buildings better for people and the environment. Working with local, state and regional organizations and utilities, the Institute promotes synergy between market-based and regulatory programs to improve design practices in the building sector that will result in lasting human, economic and environmental benefits. The Institute is committed to promoting energy efficiency and sustainability.

The Institute is seeking an Executive Director. The Executive Director must have excellent management and business development skills with an understanding of the technical aspects related to improving building performance.  This position requires extensive experience with energy efficiency, sustainability and the commercial building industry. 

Individuals with strong skills and experience in management, marketing, business development, energy efficiency, energy and building technologies and technical analysis, and/or building design, construction and science may apply.

Position Summary: 

The Executive Director works in collaboration with a dedicated board of directors and talented and experienced staff to achieve the organization's mission of improving building performance. The Executive Director is responsible for management of the Institute including administrative and financial oversight, marketing, fundraising, strategic planning and implementation, and is the primary spokesperson for the organization.

Responsibilities and Skills:

Management:

-  Strategic planning
-  Participate in the development and effective implementation of board policy
-  Negotiate contracts and other obligations in accordance with the best interests of the Institute
-  Strong team leadership skills; must be aggressive in achieving results while maintaining good work relations and fostering an environment of mutual respect
-  Advanced analytical and reasoning skills and an exceptional aptitude for prioritizing 
-  Operational and financial oversight of the organization and/or projects 
-  Management of budgets and schedules to achieve anticipated outcomes on target

Marketing:

-  Candidate must be a solid presenter, communicator and facilitator, both verbally and in writing
-  Effective liaison with allied organizations, utilities, government agencies and policy makers
-  Extensive knowledge of the energy market and regional/national energy efficiency programs
-  Familiar with history of successful market transformation efforts
-  Develop, secure and implement project opportunities 
-  Actively pursue sponsorship/fundraising
-  Willingness to travel to meet with foundations, sponsors and allies

Technical:

-  Extensive knowledge of and experience in the energy-efficiency industry
-  Technical ability to: analyze, or manage others' analysis of, energy saving opportunities from various technologies, identify and interpret baselines, and determine energy saving opportunities and values
-  Experience with efficient and sustainable design of commercial buildings
-  Able to read and write specifications
-  Established industry contacts to be able to quickly research technical issues in building design, construction and program design
-  Codes and Standards advocacy a plus 

Education and Experience: 

Strong commitment to and extensive experience in disciplines directly related to energy efficiency and sustainability. Proven planning, development, problem solving and communication skills. Requires at least 10 years of progressive experience in managing large-scale, complex activities in the energy efficiency or commercial building market. Bachelors degree in related field required, advanced degree preferred.

Contact Information:

Forward cover letter, resume, location preferences (location is negotiable) and salary requirements either by email or postal mail to: 

Electronic mail: pat@newbuildings.org 
 
New Buildings Institute 
Attn: Pat Heatherly 
PO Box 653 
White Salmon, WA  98672 

Position open until filled.

Interviews begin September 1.