Executive Director

Renewable Energy Vermont is hiring for the position of Executive Director. The position is open until filled.

Renewable Energy Vermont (REV), a leading industry association representing renewable energy technologies, is hiring for the position of Executive Director (ED). Founded in 2000, REV has grown to include 300 business and professional members and supporters. With ever-growing interest in renewable energy and related incentives, this is a very exciting time for REV. Our ED will successfully manage multiple priorities, professionally represent the organization, supervise staff and volunteers, and manage daily internal and external operations. This position reports to the REV Board.

This is a full-time position based in downtown Montpelier, with flex-time and telecommuting opportunities to accommodate the extra workload during legislative and conference periods.

Responsibilities: 

Specifically, the ED will be responsible for the following:

• Maintaining a working knowledge of significant trends and developments in renewable energy at the local, national and international levels
• Growing REV membership through outreach and networking
• Managing REV programs and grant-funded activities, including the Partnership Program that certifies renewable energy installers in Vermont
• Managing the annual REV legislative agenda
• Providing management and oversight to REV staff
• Responding to inquiries from REV members, the media and the general public in a timely and professional manner
• Planning and organizing 2 revenue-generating conferences per year with possible additional events as determined by the REV Board
• Preparing the annual budget and workplan
• Working with the Board to ensure that adequate funds are available to allow the organization to carry out its work
• Managing REV's daily finances to assure the financial and operational sustainability of the organization
• Updating and maintaining the REV website as necessary to publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals
• Coordinating the production of a monthly newsletter
• Preparing and distributing the necessary information for REV Board meetings in advance, with input from the Board Chair, to enable the Board to make informed decisions
• Assuring the Board is kept fully informed on all important factors influencing the organization
• Building relationships with stakeholders by representing REV's programs and points of view to agencies, legislators, organizations and the general public

Qualifications:

REV seeks an entrepreneurial and energetic individual who will be comfortable in a hands-on role to serve as the ED. The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 5 years' active experience in and understanding of managing for-profit or not-for-profit entities. Energy and energy-policy expertise is required (experience in the renewable energy sector is not required specifically), and experience working for a board of directors in a political environment is preferred.

The successful candidate should:

• Be passionate about renewable energy
• Have experience in growing an entity (business, community group, hobby, etc.)
• Have effective written- and oral-communications skills
• Be comfortable speaking publically
• Be highly organized
• Have experience with or an understanding of fiscal management
• Be able to work in a fast-paced and team environment and able to effectively manage a diverse set of activities
• Exhibit independent judgment and be a self-starter with strong personal initiative
• Be a visionary and strategic thinker who is innovative yet pragmatic

To Apply:

To apply for the position of REV Executive Director, please submit your cover letter, resume and application. We would also like you to answer these 6 questions (please be brief-50 words or less for each question):

1. Describe your experience in policy or advocacy work.
2. What experience do you have in budget building and/or fiscal management?
3. What experience do you have in an entrepreneurial or growing venture?
4. Please summarize your management style.
5. Describe any experience you have with public speaking and/or fundraising.
6. Tell us something about renewable energy.

Please submit all materials-cover letter, resume, application, and answers to questions-here.

REV is an equal opportunity employer.