Executive Director

~ The US Green Building Council New Jersey Chapter (USGBC NJ) is a non-profit organization focused solely on advancing green building and sustainable communities. The mission of USGBC NJ is to transform NJ's built environment to become ecologically sustainable, profitable, and healthy. We accomplish our mission through education, advocacy, and collaboration. ~

USGBC NJ is at the forefront of changing the way buildings in our state are designed, built and operated. We are a diverse group of builders and environmentalists, corporations and nonprofits, teachers and students, lawmakers and citizens that share the same vision of a sustainable built environment for all within the next generation.

As New Jersey's green building advocate and education resource, USGBC NJ provides over 150 educational programs, events, green building tours, research studies, and advocacy initiatives each year, through its three-branch, state-wide network.

For over 14 years USGBC NJ has served as the meeting ground, catalyst, and propeller for sustainability-minded individuals in building-related professions. Through the NJ Chapter, LEED® and green building in general, have found fertile ground in New Jersey. The New Jersey Chapter's 1,500+ members represent the entire spectrum of New Jersey's green building community.

Here is some of our best-known work: 

• We have grown our membership from 200 in 2002 to over 1,500 in 2016.
• We have received over $1 million in education grants, from both federal and NJ state, which have been used for LEED and sustainability education for NJ businesses, veterans and unemployed.
• We have donated expertise and funds to student groups and colleges.
• We have impacted over 15 pieces of NJ Legislation. 
• We have procured grant funding and donated professional services for Sustainable Master Plans at two NJ public schools. 

Position Overview

USGBC NJ is seeking a new Executive Director to continue carrying out the organization's mission of transforming the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.

This position must build and maintain strong working relationships with the Board, staff, allied organizations, government entities, partners, sponsors and a broad array of external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be a creative and visionary force in thinking about the organization's future, yet also be a pragmatic, hands-on business leader and manager who can build an organization's resources and brand in order to achieve those larger ambitions. This position requires an individual who is assertive, yet has effective interpersonal and problem solving skills in order to maintain a positive organizational culture.

General Description:

The Executive Director will serve in a full time capacity.
This individual will lead the sustained growth and continued development of a thriving local Chapter, consistent with the USGBC New Jersey Strategic Plan and report directly to the Chapter Board of Directors. 

Specific Responsibilities

The primary duties of the Executive Director (ED) will include: 

• Lead the development and implementation of rolling Chapter 
• Strategic Plan with associated One and Three-year Business Plans, Metrics/KPIs and Budgets, in line with USGBC's Strategic Plan as approved by the organization's New Jersey and national Board of Directors 
• Further develop and implement the Chapter's funding strategy to meet program goals. This includes the following:

1. Securing and maintaining sponsorships from corporations and partners
2. Securing and developing grant funded programs
3. Increasing and maintaining memberships

• Organize, lead and participate in monthly meetings of the Chapter Board of Directors 
• Oversee major annual fundraising and educational events, including the annual gala, Holiday Party, Golf and Summer Social Events 
• Develop, implement and manage a Chapter physical office and staff of 3 people
• Manage implementation of Chapter Board-directed goals and strategies 
• Support Chapter Board with materials necessary to perform its leadership role 
• Establish office, staffing and other policies and procedures with approval of the Chapter Board of Directors 
• Oversee management of Chapter finances, including all reporting obligations 
• Monitor budget and ensure fiscal responsibility and financial sustainability 
• Raise visibility of the Chapter and increase relevancy within local and regional context 
• Develop partnerships and alliances with government, community and private entities to further Chapter goals and objectives 
• Serve as informational conduit about green building practices, standards, market dynamics, and their associated benefits 
• Serve as Chapter representative to local, regional and national constituencies 
• Prepare an annual progress report and insure we are meeting national requirements, which will also be shared with USGBC's Chapter staff in Washington D.C. 
• Ensure projects fall within organizational mission and strategic plan 
• Ensure that Chapter activities are in line with USGBC's Chapter Guidelines and associated policies 
• Ensure compliance with anti-trust regulations and the requirements incumbent with Chapter status as 501(c)3 non-profit corporation 
• Generally perform duties normally associated with Executive Director of 501(c)3 non-profit corporation 

Qualifications/Skills 

• Enterprise orientation to non-profit management and minimum 5 years experience in senior management positions 
• Proven track record of fundraising and business development
• Proven track record in grant management 
• Understanding of financial matters, including budgets, P&L, cash flows, and grant administration and audits
• Experience developing and implementing business plans 
• Experience successfully working with and recruiting members
• Excellent organizational abilities, attention to detail, and capacity to handle several tasks at one time 
• Proven ability to think, act and plan strategically 
• Strong leadership and team-building skills 
• Experience working effectively with non-profit Board of Directors 
• Minimum 5 years experience in staff management 
• Experience in building industry is recommended
• Knowledge of green building and understanding of LEED is helpful
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Effective public speaking skills 
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills 
• Strong skills in facilitation, presentation and mediation 
• Minimum Bachelor's degree 

Compensation: The compensation for this position is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. A benefit package has been budgeted and part of the Executive Director's responsibility will be to maintain and insure competitive family health, and dental plan is included.

To Apply  

Interested candidates should use the email address below to send a cover letter and CV highlighting your relevant experience and background to the listing above. Attn: Communications Manager. 

Or mail to:

US Green Building Council New Jersey Chapter, attn: Communications Manager 
14 Maple Avenue, Suite 201
Morristown, New Jersey 07960