Executive Director, The Bay-Friendly Landscaping & Gardening Coalition

http://www.bayfriendlycoalition.org/EDPositionAnnouncement.shtml The Bay-Friendly Landscaping & Gardening Coalition seeks an entrepreneurial Executive Director to lead in the building of our dynamic organization. Established in 2009, the Coalition is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused specifically on promoting sustainable landscaping and gardening practices in the San Francisco Bay Area. Bay-Friendly programs offer home gardeners, landscape professionals, and public agencies the tools and skills to create resource- and water-efficient, healthy, and sustainable landscapes. Our goal is to work collaboratively with a large number of partners to reduce waste and pollution, protect the Bay, conserve water, energy and natural resources, while creating vibrant landscapes. The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the Coalition and reports to the Board of Directors. The Executive Director is responsible for implementing the Coalition’s strategic plan, meeting fundraising and financial objectives, overseeing staff and contractors, and communicating the organization’s mission and vision to key constituency groups. In addition, the Executive Director works closely with Bay-Friendly’s originating agency, StopWaste.Org, to effectively transition programs and resources to the Coalition. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary individual who understands the importance of creating regenerative landscapes and wants to exercise his/her social entrepreneurial skills to grow and shape an up and coming organization. MAJOR DUTIES: • Manage and grow the organization to reach its full potential, including strengthening and expanding the existing programs and implementing new programs; • Implement and manage the Coalition’s strategic plan in concert with the Board of Directors; • Provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors; • Oversight of contractors (currently 8) and establishment of permanent staff positions; • Build and maintain strategic alliances with local, statewide and national organizations; • Market the Coalition to organizations, public agencies, and individuals to promote membership growth; • Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising campaign including sponsorships, fee for service activities, and grants in order to expand organizational capacity; • Provide leadership in the launch and marketing of the Bay-Friendly Landscape programs to local governments and other appropriate public agencies, property developers and landscape professionals; • Provide leadership in the development of a Bay-Friendly public agency council and Bay-Friendly Landscape Professional network group; • Maintain effective communications with the Board of Directors and support the Board of Directors meetings; • Manage and administer the organization’s budget and all financial matters; • Perform such other duties as directed by the Board of Directors. QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate’s qualifications must be demonstrated through directly relevant professional experience and education. • Demonstrated leadership skills • Bachelor's degree required in business, public policy, environmental management or related field (Master's degree, a plus) • Minimum of 10 years of business or non-profit experience, with 5 years experience managing staff and contractors • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills • Experience in organizational and program development • Ability to develop budgets, navigate accounting systems and interpret financial reports • Ability to work independently, and as part of a team • Ability to motivate staff, Board members, contractors, and partners • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer applications (spreadsheets, data management, PowerPoint, word processing) • Understanding of sustainable landscaping practices and knowledge of landscape community desirable The Executive Director will work under the direction of the Board of Directors. It is a full time position with a salary of $90,000 to $115,000 annually, depending upon experience and qualifications. To Apply: E-mail cover letter and resume to Executive Director Search Committee at edrecruitment@bayfriendlycoalition.org with “Executive Director” in the subject line. Application process will be open until May 15, 2012. Position is expected to start no later than July 1, 2012.