Sustainability Action Fund Chief Executive Officer Job Vacancy in Canada

ABOUT THE SUSTAINABILITY ACTION FUND

The Sustainability Action Fund is funded by a 25-cent per-credit undergraduate
student fee levy, and a $1.25 per term graduate student fee levy. It totals
approximately $150,000 per year. This money goes to support projects to develop
sustainable infrastructure, urban agriculture, community-building, and
education surrounding environmental and community issues, with the goal of
inspiring and developing a culture of sustainability at Concordia University.

OVERALL CHEIF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OBJECTIVES

The general duties of the Chief Executive Officer shall be to manage all
programs, activities and personnel of the Sustainability Action Fund under the
supervision of the Board of Directors. Additionally, the Chief Executive
Officer shall also be responsible for implementing and supervising programs and
activities and ensuring the financial stability of the Sustainability Action
Fund.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Directs and formulates the plan for achieving the SAF’s philosophy, mission,
strategy, annual goals, and objectives.
• Develop an annual plan of work for the SAF to be approved by the Board.
• Oversee the flow of funds to ensure steady progress toward goals, achievement
of the mission, and that proper allocation reflects present and future
potential.
• Formulate and administer all major personnel and program policies and
procedures approved by the Board.
• Serve as the chief spokesperson for the organization and ensure proper
representation to its various constituencies.
• Work with the Board to identify, establish, and maintain relationships with
other professional/community organizations involved in sustainability.
• Build positive relationships with partner organizations, university
administration, policymakers, media, and others.
• Representing the organization by participating in key associations and
organizations, serving on committees and advisory groups, and speaking in
public settings.
• Coordinate and oversee the Sustainability Action Fund (SAF) application
process.
• In collaboration with the Project Coordinator support project teams by
coaching and providing feedback on applications. Act as a mentor for various
groups coordinating sustainability projects at Concordia.
• Provide monthly updates to the Board of Directors.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
• An undergraduate degree in environmental studies, geography, biology,
environmental engineering, school of public affairs or related studies
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability
• 2+ year experience with project management
• Experience in office administration
• Experience working in a non-profit environment
• Experience in volunteer management
• Experience with financial management
• Proficiency with computers
• Responsible, self-motivated and autonomous worker
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills to collaborate
effectively with all relevant stakeholders at the University.
• Demonstrated organization skills, with the ability to set priorities and
multi-task
• Bilingual
• Experience working with student groups at Concordia University
• Experience working and/or volunteering with the Sustainability Action Fund
and/or Sustainable Concordia an asset
• Experience in fundraising an asset
• Experience with Concordia University financial systems and practices an
asset.

Please submit your cover letter outlining your relevant qualifications and a CV
as a PDF to Mikayla Wujec at:
saf@concordia.ca