Sierra Club BC,Executive Director Jobs in Canada

Position: Executive Director
Organization: Sierra Club BC
Location: Victoria, British
Columbia
About
Us
Sierra
Club of BC Foundation is a non-profit environmental and social justice
organization whose mission is to protect and conserve British Columbia’s
wilderness, species ecosystems and humans, wi

thin the urgent context of global
climate change. We advocate the responsible use of B.C.’s natural resources
while promoting a modern, equitable economy that sustains our planet in every
way. Sierra Club BC works with First Nations and all levels of government to
provide science-based conservation viewpoints and advice on policy decisions
that affect a range of environmental issues. Based in Victoria, B.C., we are a
dynamic and influential organization. Learn more at http://www.sierraclub.bc.ca.

Position
Summary
As
Executive Director, you are highly-experienced, visionary, policy-oriented, and
a strategic thinker. You are fiscally responsible, deeply knowledgeable about
environmental issues in B.C. and beyond, skilled at government relations, and
have a proven track record in management and fundraising. You are able to work
with people from diverse backgrounds and engage constructively with a wide
range of stakeholders, including scientists, industry, First Nations,
corporations, foundations, senior bureaucrats and elected officials. You hold
compelling communication and interpersonal skills, are adept at media
interviews, and display energy and professionalism. The Executive Director
reports to the Board of Directors and leads a Management Team that is
responsible for overall strategic direction and overseeing operations,
including fiscal management, fundraising, policy, programs, campaigns, communications,
public relations, and human resources.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising
and Financial Management
  • Work
    with the Development Director to oversee and implement a forward-thinking,
    innovative fundraising strategy that achieves annual targets and provides
    continuity of funds from diverse sources, inspiring support and
    involvement from staff, board and volunteers.
  • Identify
    and pursue strategic opportunities to expand and diversify Sierra Club
    BC’s funding base in order to build long-term stability.
  • Cultivate
    positive relationships with foundation funders, and major and corporate
    donors.
  • Develop
    and oversee the annual budget and monitor financial performance.
  • Ensure
    that appropriate financial systems and controls are in place to meet the
    needs of the organization and its funders.
Program
Support and Strategic Planning
  • Lead
    and oversee an organization strategic plan that is rooted in a theory of
    change which animates the Sierra Club BC mission statement and long term
    goals, and sets realistic targets for meeting program goals
  • Track
    public policy developments and emerging issues and be take advantage of
    strategic opportunities.
  • Help
    to develop and oversee the effective planning, implementation, management
    and evaluation of the organization’s operations, campaigns and programs.
  • Plan
    and execute new programs, campaigns or initiatives to address emerging
    needs and opportunities as they relate to the organization’s mission
    statement.
  • A
    good understanding of the dynamics of list-building and digital-based
    campaigning.
Human
Resources and Team-Building
  • Ensure
    a robust staff recruitment process, performance reviews staff members and
    wage increases according to the Sierra Club BC salary grid. If necessary,
    recommend measures for dispute resolution or to manage employee termination
  • Implement
    and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Ensure
    supportive relationship within all parts of the Sierra Club BC team,
    including staff, Board and volunteers.
  • Oversee
    staff development, training and mentoring.
Communications
  • Compellingly
    represent Sierra Club BC in social media and in print, radio, and
    television interviews, and public speaking engagements.
  • Ensure
    effective internal communications.
  • Work
    with Communications Director to ensure effective strategies are in place
    for external communications, including the website, and all electronic and
    print communications.
  • Work
    with the Communications Director to develop and implement an effective
    media strategy.
Government
Relations
  • Develop
    strong and effective relationships with all levels of government.
  • Work
    with staff to develop a results-oriented government relationship strategy.
  • Work
    with staff to plan and carry out a results-oriented government relations
    strategy.
Board
Development & Support
  • Implement
    and manage the strategic directions and policies of the board.
  • Attend
    board meetings and report to the board on campaigns, projects, programs
    and activities.
  • Assist
    in board recruitment, development and orientation of new Board members.
  • Communicate
    regularly with the Board, keeping members informed of developments and
    issues that might impact the organization or its reputation.
  • Work
    with the board to advance Sierra Club BC initiatives, including
    fundraising, and to strengthen the Board’s capacity for effective
    leadership.
DESIRED
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Extensive
    management experience, including the ability to motivate, lead, set
    objectives and manage performance of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Experience
    in running campaigns.
  • Ability
    to foster an environment of creativity and professional growth.
  • Ability
    to deal with difficult situations and to remain calm under pressure.
  • Ability
    to balance long-term vision with short-term goals and actions.
  • Extensive
    track record in fiscal management and fundraising.
  • Expert
    knowledge of conservation, environmental and social justice policy issues
    in B.C. and across Canada.
  • Experience
    working with First Nations and/or other diverse communities.
  • Bachelor’s
    or advanced degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
Working
conditions
This
is a full-time position. Salary is commensurate with experience and
qualifications and is competitive within the environmental non-profit sector.
We offer a generous vacation allowance and a solid benefits package. The position
is based in Victoria B.C., with some travel required, especially to the Lower
Mainland. Some weekend and evening work required.
Sierra
Club BC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous
people, people of colour, and LGBTQIA and individuals from other diverse
communities to apply.
To
Apply
Submit
cover letter and resume with three references and a statement of interest with
your name and the words “Application for Executive Director” in the Subject
Line to Sierra Club BC Office Manager Lynn Bakken at:
lynn @sierraclub.bc.ca*
Documents may be sent in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. No phone calls
please. Only applicants short-listed will be contacted. Deadline for
application: Friday, March 3rd, 2017.
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