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Colorado Renewable Energy Society. |
| Categories: |
Program/Project Mgmt.
Fundraising/Development Executive/Management Business Development |
| Travel Required: | 16-25% |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| Preferred Degree: | Bachelors |
| Experience Required: | 4-5 years |
| State/Province: | CO - Colorado |
| City: | Denver |
| Salary: | n/a |
| Job Description: |
The Executive Director (ED) is the public face of the Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES) in the State of Colorado. He or she serves at the pleasure of the CRES Board of Directors and reports to the President of the Board. The ED directs the activities of CRES to attain the highest level of mission accomplishment. CRES's purpose is to be an effective, professional organization advocating for sustainable energy development in Colorado. The ED provides non-partisan energy-related information and technical assistance to policy makers, decision makers, and the general public, interacting with these constituencies regularly. CRES' target audiences include, but are not limited to, state legislators and officials, economic development organizations, municipalities and counties, businesses, non-profit organizations, utilities, research institutions, and universities. The ED also fosters the development of regional sub-chapters of CRES. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: I. Represents CRES with Key Constituencies and the Public 1. Develops CRES as the "go-to" organization in its mission space II. Management: 1. Develops an operating plan in alignment with the Strategic Plan developed by the CRES Board III. Fiscal Management: 1. Raises funds IV. Personnel: 1. Develops CRES personnel policies V. Board Relations: 1. With the Board President, plans the agenda and provides the materials for board meetings VI. Profile: Executive Director CRES' Executive Director should be a self-directed and results-oriented leader. He or she should be passionate about the CRES mission, and should be a strategic thinker and planner. Other desired qualities include maturity, a workmanlike approach, reliability, resilience, diplomacy, tenacity and determination. He or she should relate well to others, be a team player, and be respected both within and outside the CRES organization. * Management Ability: Demonstrated management experience required, including experience in managing cross-program operations in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated mature and successful people-management skills required. The successful candidate will be experienced, and will possess a natural ability to lead others in effectively achieving operational goals. * Specific Job Skills: Is able to represent CRES at the highest levels of state government, relate to the renewable energy and efficiency industries, and serve as a public leader. Is an excellent public speaker. Is able to nurture programmatic strengths as well as identify and correct organizational weaknesses. Is able to identify salient issues in contracts and agreements, and successfully communicate these issues to legal counsel. Is willing and able to travel on occasion, and can work for extended hours when the situation requires. * Computer Skills: Must be adept in MS Office 2003-07 or later, particularly Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint. Should be conversant in database concepts. * Financial Literacy: Understands not-for-profit financial information reporting, profit and loss calculations, and business finance. Understands balance sheets, audits, and financial statement management. * Business Skills: Excellent face-to-face communicator and negotiator. Possesses experience in managing multiple tasks to achieve operational success. Demonstrated ability to achieve financial goals. VII. Professional Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or higher (preferred: public policy, law, social science, communications, business, or related field) VIII. Position Compensation Salary and Benefits: Competitive, negotiable, commensurate with experience. Application Process: * Only complete and qualified applications will be responded to; no phone calls, please.
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| Post Date: | 11/23/2009 |
