When you apply for this position, please say you saw this job on Green Dream Jobs!!
Description
Since 1998, the Delta Institute has strived to transform the Great Lakes region into a vital center of the green economy. Delta is one of the first organizations in the region to recognize that a healthy environment and a thriving economy go hand in hand. As genuine "trailblazers," Delta has been working at the leading edge of the green economy, breaking new ground to accelerate its growth and ensure that every community benefits from its potential.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer will continue to cultivate and nurture relationships with key policy makers, partners, funders and clients; further imbed the distinction of Delta as an innovator in environmental management and economic development; raise capital through grants, equity, financing and contributions to sustain the organization in the long term; and work closely with the Board to build capacity, diversity and expertise in areas of key interest.
Qualifications:
Delta seeks a proven leader whose record of accomplishments is highlighted by a heightened sense of creativity and whose entrepreneurial instincts and execution of key goals and priorities is well documented. This person must demonstrate a track record involving calculated risk taking and innovative and strategic thinking in which cutting-edge programs have been explored, piloted and evaluated, and then either developed to scale, adapted or exited.
A solid understanding of environmental management and economic development fields is required along with a vision to develop strategies that promote healthy environments, a healthy economy and communities and the skills and experience to successfully implement them. Delta seeks an eager and enthusiastic public speaker who can become the chief spokesperson for Delta and engender enthusiasm among current and future stakeholders, funders and collaborators. A bachelor's degree from a 4-year accredited college or university is required: a master's degree in a related field is preferred.
To Apply:
Applications and nominations are being received by Kittleman & Associates, LLC. To apply, please submit a current resume and letter of introduction via electronic mail.