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Description
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability U.S.A., a membership association of local governments focused on climate protection and sustainability seeks a dynamic, experienced Regional Manager to develop and lead ICLEI's Western States regional network. The mission of ICLEI is to build, serve, and drive a movement of local governments to advance deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and achieve tangible improvements in local sustainability.
Position Overview:
The Regional Manager will staff the Western States Regional Office and drive ICLEI's mission in the region. In coordination with the US Services Director, based in Boston, the Regional Manager will oversee and implement the ongoing strategy and development of ICLEI's regional scope of work and advance strategic alliances with local and state governments, non-profits and foundations to optimize the resources and service ICLEI provides to local governments in the region as well as across the United States.
The job will be primarily based at the ICLEI U.S.A. Western States Regional Office, in Denver, CO. The position will require regular travel within the region and occasionally outside of the region.
Responsibilities:
- Drive the Western States Regional Office's strategic planning and business development efforts.
- Actively seek and pursue strategic funding opportunities through various sources to continue and expand ICLEI's work in the Western states region.
- Research and apply for grants to support the office and the member jurisdictions it serves.
- Establish relationships with regional governments and the region's state government agencies and offices responsible for implementing climate and energy policy.
- Lead efforts to link state and local climate policy development.
- Develop regular means of communications with regional members to disseminate information.
- Organize regional workshops and trainings for local governments, state agencies, and funders.
- Represent ICLEI and its member communities at state and regional climate protection meetings.
- Oversee full- and part-time regular and temporary staff assisting regional member local governments
- Maintain an active knowledge of regional developments in the fields of climate change, emissions reduction, alternative fuels, energy policy, and other relevant areas.
Qualifications:
Eligible applicants will possess advanced knowledge of or experience working with local governments on the topics of climate, energy, and/or other sustainability initiatives. ICLEI prefers candidates who hold an advanced degree in a technical, planning, or a policy-related field and have at least 5 years of work experience in energy/climate, planning, transportation, waste, urban environmental issues, or related fields OR who hold a BA/BS degree and possess 7 years of relevant experience.
Applicant must possess excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, communications, and writing skills; and be able to work independently as well as collaboratively; and be willing to travel, as necessary (approximately 30-40 percent). Ideal applicants will possess extensive knowledge of local and regional planning and politics.
Other Desirable Qualifications Include:
- Exceptional relationship-building skills and political sensitivity for working effectively with local government staff, elected officials, and funders in the region;
- A successful fundraising track record, particularly experience with private donors;
- Work and/or volunteer experience with local government and national environmental nonprofit organizations;
- Strong computer background, with experience in quantitative software programs, including database programs;
- Clear understanding of how to conduct a greenhouse gas emissions inventory and implement various emissions reduction programs;
- Demonstrated public speaking experience with high-level audiences;
- Experience supervising professional staff;
- Ability to work with a high level of independence; and
- Familiarity with the ICLEI Local Government Emissions Analysis Protocol
Compensation: Initial salary placement at $65,000 is based on ICLEI's compensation plan for managers, compensation commensurate with experience. This is a full-time, regular position that includes ICLEI's excellent benefits package.
For more information about ICLEI U.S.A., please visit our website.
To Apply:
Please e-mail, fax, or mail a cover letter and résumé that details and demonstrates your experience, qualifications, and why you feel you would be the right choice for this position. E-mail preferred. This position is open until filled. To ensure full consideration, completed applications should be received no later than 5 p.m. PST on Friday, January 9, 2008. No phone calls please. All materials submitted become the property of ICLEI U.S.A. and will not be returned.
ICLEI U.S.A.
Attn: Human Resources - WSRM
436 14th Street, Suite 1520
Oakland, CA 94612
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability U.S.A., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diversified workforce.