President

Founded in 2004, the Green Building
Initiative (GBI) is a nonprofit organization and ANSI Standards Developer
dedicated to accelerating the adoption of building practices that result in
energy-efficient, healthier and environmentally sustainable buildings. GBI
promotes credible and practical green building approaches for residential and
commercial buildings.

GBI’s Green Globes® is a
web-based program for green building guidance and certification that includes
an onsite assessment by a third party. GBI additionally offers personnel
certification programs for highly qualified individuals who wish to support the
building certification process as Green Globes Professionals, Guiding
Principles Compliance Professionals, or Green Globes Assessors.

Position Overview:

The President drives initiatives to meet the overall
strategic direction set in collaboration with the 21-member Board of Directors
and GBI staff. While the President is accountable for all aspects of GBI’s
outreach and operations, the President also works directly with senior staff
and relies on the Executive Vice President/General Manager to oversee the daily
activities of approximately 10 FTE and part-time consultants.

Responsibilities:

• The President is
  primarily focused on achievement of GBI’s mission through promotion and growth
  of GBI, including but not limited to growth of building and personnel
  certifications, strategic alliances, board of directors, public relations, and
  marketing.

• The President is primarily focused on achievement of GBI’s mission
  through promotion and growth of GBI, including but not limited to growth of
  building and personnel certifications, strategic alliances, board of directors,
  public relations, and marketing.

• The President ensures the organization is
  managed in an ethical and financially responsible manner that is consistent
  with recognized corporate governance practices for non-profit organizations and
  best practices in financial management, human resources and legal matters. 

Ideal Candidate:

• The President is an innovative, entrepreneurial leader who
  will craft a vision for the future and take the organization to the next level.

• He or she has a genuine interest in and connection to sustainability and a
  holistic perspective of the industry.

• The President is a natural relationship
  builder in order to establish and maintain existing relationships within GBI’s
  industry.

• The preferred candidate should be confident, yet charismatic, that
  immediately establishes credibility with the Board of Directors, GBI staff, and
  other stakeholders.

• The ideal candidate possesses a successful track record of
  accomplishing goals and objectives in an entrepreneurial environment.

• GBI’s
  president is prudent and respectful of others while comfortable and confident
  in a highly competitive environment and able to create and take opportunities
  that reinforce GBI’s importance and relevance in the market.  

Qualifications: 

• Seven to ten years of experience in
  a senior leadership position. 

• Knowledge of green building; energy issues, water
  efficiency, and sustainable practices; buildings and operations; building
  science; manufacturing; government; and the environment for building
  certification is ideal.

• Business development expertise coupled with the ability
  to successfully grow an organization in an entrepreneurial way is essential.

• Master’s
  degree or equivalent skills and experience in a relevant field is preferred. 

To Apply

• For immediate consideration, please utilize the email address below to submit your reume and a cover letter that expresses how your interest and accomplishments
  align with our needs and mission to Lara Cunningham.

• Please submit your aplication materails as soon as possible - no later than
  September 23, 2013.

• For any questions please call Lara Cunningham.

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~ Green Building Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. ~