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American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. |
| Categories: | Executive/Management |
| Travel Required: | 5-15% |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| Preferred Degree: | Bachelors |
| Experience Required: | 10+ years |
| State/Province: | DC - District of Columbia |
| City: | Washington |
| Salary: | non-disclosed |
| Job Description: |
Location Washington, D.C. Start Date Early 2012 or as soon as a suitable candidate is found Overview ACEEE is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1980 that acts as a catalyst to advance energy efficiency policies, programs, technologies, investments, and behaviors. ACEEE has a strong track record of accomplishments including publishing more than 200 research reports that are widely used and cited in the energy efficiency field, and contributing to many pieces of energy legislation at the federal and state levels. ACEEE presently has a staff of over 40 people, located primarily in the organization’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., but with some staff located in Wisconsin, Michigan, Massachusetts, Washington, and Delaware. ACEEE has an annual budget of about $7 million and is in a strong financial position, with reserves exceeding four months of expenses. In most years, including 2011 ACEEE has had a modest surplus of revenues over expenses. The major funding sources are foundation grants, conferences, and contracts for specific projects with government agencies, utilities, and other organizations. ACEEE has grown steadily in scope and size, especially in the past five years. Over half of the staff has been hired since 2006. ACEEE’s organizational culture is research and advocacy focused, collaborative and team-oriented, adaptable, with an intensive commitment to its mission. This is demonstrated through a kinetic pace of work within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. ACEEE hired its first COO two years ago and she did an excellent job, making significant progress toward establishing robust internal operations procedures. Unfortunately, she recently passed away due to an aggressive cancer. For more information about ACEEE, please visit our Web site: www.aceee.org. Position ACEEE seeks a strong and experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to support measured organizational growth by further developing and managing the organization’s key infrastructure and administrative systems and practices while also facilitating strategic planning for the organization. This position has a unique balance of tactical and strategic issues reflecting the mandate of ACEEE's leadership. The COO reports directly to the Executive Director but, in effect, works as his internal partner. The COO also works closely with the Associate Director for Research and the Associate Director for Outreach. Together they form the four-person Senior Management Team. Depending on the new COO’s skills and interests, the position will probably also include strategic oversight of a few specific ACEEE research programs in defined areas of energy efficiency. The intent is to provide the COO some exposure to ACEEE’s research programs, and to also spread the load for research program supervision among the Senior Management Team. S/he will be responsible for participating in the strategic management and measured growth of ACEEE, specifically building and advancing an operational process that enables (1) an exceedingly strong research focus; (2) active advocacy efforts (within the IRS limitations for a 501(c)(3) organization); (3) excellent conferences and communications; and (4) several new and emerging initiatives at the national and state levels. In short, this is an exciting opportunity for a systems-oriented, solution-driven, and seasoned leader to collaborate with a phenomenal Senior Management Team and professional staff to help facilitate the field of energy efficiency Responsibilities The COO will be directly responsible for leading and overseeing day-to-day operations and delivering high quality results in the following areas:
Qualifications Successful applicant will possess most of the following characteristics:
Compensation Salary and benefits commensurate with experience and background. To Apply Please send a resume with cover letter to job_opening@aceee.org outlining: (a) how your skills and experience meet requisites of the position, and (b) how you heard of this opportunity. Please use "Chief Operating Officer" in the subject header. References and writing samples will be requested following preliminary review of credentials. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with the intent, ideally, of having the process completed by the end of 2011. ACEEE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with regard to race, sex, color, age, religion, creed, class, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. |
| Post Date: | 10/31/2011 |
