Associate Director

Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC) is a diverse grassroots coalition that engages in research, advocacy, and organizing around the environmental and human health problems caused by the rapid growth of the high-tech electronics industry. Our goals are to:

• Advance environmental sustainability and clean production; 
• Improve community health; 
• Promote environmental and social justice; 
• Ensure democratic decision-making for communities and workers affected by the high-tech revolution in Silicon Valley and other high-tech areas of the US and the world. 

For more information, please visit our website.

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

SVTC is committed to administrative and programmatic excellence and is seeking a self-starter who can anticipate challenges and who takes initiative to promote systemic change.

As the leader of SVTC's management team, the Associate Director (AD) is responsible for implementing, maintaining and revising office management systems as necessary, and is responsible for ensuring the efficient day-to-day office operations. In particular, the AD is responsible for SVTC's Finance, Operations and Human Resources functions. The AD is instrumental in meeting this commitment and maintaining SVTC's excellence as a premier environmental health and justice organization.

The AD reports to the Executive Director and has several key management areas: 

* Fiscal Management and Reporting - Management of SVTC's budget, vendor contracts and financial management infrastructure, including fund accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, investments, and $1.4 million annual budget.
* Human Resources - Management of payroll, health and retirement benefits administration.
* Supervision - Direct supervision of administrative support staff and contractors. "Physical Infrastructure - Oversight of facilities, technology planning and implementation.
* Organizational Planning and Development - Serve as a member of SVTC's management team.
* Database Management

QUALIFICATIONS 

This position is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is: 

* A systems thinker as well as detail oriented
* Creative "Entrepreneurial " motivated self-starter with a "can-do" attitude and commitment to high quality work
* Intrigued by the opportunity to contribute to the domestic and international growth of a respected environmental justice organization 

We are seeking candidates with 5-10 years of experience (as a Chief Financial Officer, Accountant, Managing Director, Chief Operating Office, or Administrative Director) in the nonprofit, government or for-profit community-based sector. Specifically, we are searching for an individual who has the following: 

* Commitment to the mission of Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition
* Significant experience creating and managing budgets
* Significant experience designing and implementing fiscal management systems
* A sophisticated understanding of QuickBooks accounting software and deep experience with fund accounting
* Excellent communication skills, including the ability to work well with other people, a commitment to listen and respond to diverse views in a demanding, constantly changing environment, and the ability to manage diverse individuals
* A facility with managing multiple projects efficiently to achieve results
* Skilled at managing organizational operations and technology infrastructure
* Excellent verbal and written communication, strong leadership and excellent interpersonal skills, strong analytical, problem-solving, and planning skills
* Strong commitment to details and precise reporting
* Strong computer skills, such as accounting and spreadsheet applications, as well as word processing, communications and database software
* Bi-lingual/bi-literate in English and Spanish is a plus 

COMPENSATION: 

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience. Benefits: Generous package that includes medical, dental, vision and retirement. Possibility for flexible schedule. 

TO APPLY: 

Email or mail a cover letter and resume. No phone inquiries please. 

The Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition
Associate Director Search Committee
760 North First Street
San Jose, California 95112 

SVTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workplace.