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Description
Climate Solutions engineered a powerful, solutions-first approach to climate advocacy long before the issue took off and as the urgency of the issue grows, we must step up our program. We serve as the leading regional source of ideas and inspiration for a positive, economically attractive climate strategy and have been integrally involved in all climate-related legislation and program development in the Pacific Northwest in recent years.
Responsibilities
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall direction and management of Climate Solutions. Key responsibilities include informing and guiding strategic direction, monitoring the key business plan elements, fund development, and organizational leadership. He/She provides leadership to staff and will also be instrumental in maintaining and cultivating relationships with an increasing number of organizations.
Qualifications
Climate Solutions seeks a proven leader, effective and efficient manager, and a strong communicator with a successful track record in board development, finance and budgeting, fundraising, marketing, public policy, building coalitions, and leading effective organizations. The ideal candidates will have a background in social and/or policy change. He/She will have a background in the strategic planning process and an entrepreneurial spirit with an affinity towards partnering with others to achieve a larger goal.
We seek candidates with a minimum of seven to ten years of progressively responsible executive-level leadership and management experience, preferably in an organization promoting policy or social change. A Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, required. Knowledge of global warming or energy issues is desired.
Compensation
Salary is dependent on qualifications.
To Apply
Climate Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please send a cover letter and resume as soon as possible by email (preferred), fax, or postal mail to:
Waldron & Company
101 Stewart St, Ste 1200
Seattle WA 98101-1008