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[Please post all replies to the email address below. Cheers, C.] EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT May 2005 The GrassRoots Recycling Network (GRRN) is a North American network of recycling professionals and waste reduction activists that promotes Zero Waste as a critical element of a sustainable economy. GRRN acts as an advocacy organization and technical clearinghouse for sustainable consumption and production policies, and responsible materials management. Founded in 1995, GRRN has led many successful campaigns and is unique in its ability to frame the Zero Waste vision in a comprehensive way that is substantiated by practical experience and solid research. GRRN seeks to change the way resources flow through our society and promotes a bold vision of the coming industrial revolution that reduces waste, conserves energy and protects our environment and health. Responsibilities The Executive Director will lead GRRN in vision and program planning, with responsibility for fundraising, financial management and organizational development, jointly with our active Board of Directors. The Executive Director will guide the launch of the new "Zero Waste Communities" program, which provides model policies, training and technical support to grassroots activists and local government; and will be responsible for communications with a broad range of audiences from the worlds of environmental justice, environmental health, corporate accountability, student organizing, planning, local government, resource conservation and recycling. Qualifications o Fundraising : Demonstrated success in foundation, government and individual donor solicitation. Ability to coordinate a Board team for fundraising. o Organizational Leadership: Demonstrated leadership and planning skills. Experience developing an effective Board of Directors, planning programs, and supervising staff and consultants. o Network Coordination: Experiencewith coordinating diverse, national or international networks. Ability to facilitate joint projects among organizations and individuals who support GRRN and the Zero Waste Communities program. o Program Development: Promote Zero Waste vision and guide program development. Ability to envision and communicate the whole while supporting the parts. o Communication : Strong oral and writing skills, and ability to engage diverse stakeholders. o Finance & Administration: Create budgets. Understand and be able to communicate financial statements. Administer expenditures and maintain office records. o Non-profit leadership experience: At least 3 years in senior management position. Entrepreneurial, creative attitude and ability to facilitate pro-active responses to opportunities and challenges. Able to create a productive working environment with staff and consultants. o Multi-tasking and ability to prioritize and follow through on key duties. Ability to travel several times per year. The position is full-time, with a competitive salary depending on experience, plus generous benefits policies. Preferably in the San Francisco Bay Area, but other locations will be considered if the best candidate is unable to relocate. GrassRoots Recycling Network proactively seeks candidates with a diversity of cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds. To Apply: Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, a resume, three professional and personal references, and a writing sample by email to EDSearch@no.address, subject Executive Director Search , or by mail to Executive Director Search, Attn: Margi Clarke, 4200 Park Boulevard, #290, Oakland, CA 94602. Desired start date July 15, 2005. Position open until filled. Thankyou for your interest. |
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