Position: Executive Director
Organization: Sierra Club BC
Location: Victoria, British
Columbia
Organization: Sierra Club BC
Location: Victoria, British
Columbia
About
Us
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.