Executive Director

We are currently in the later stages of the hiring process for this role and are not actively reviewing additional resumes at this time. That said, if we determine there is a need to broaden the search, we may reconnect with additional candidates in the future.

POSITION SUMMARY


The Executive Director (ED) is a key member of the executive leadership team and serves as a strategic partner to the CEO. The ED provides senior leadership across the organization, ensuring alignment, operational excellence, and execution of the organization's mission and strategy. The ED will play a pivotal role in shaping organizational strategy, leading operational priorities, and representing the organization externally with funders, partners, and stakeholders. A central part of this role includes leading fundraising and board-related efforts. As the leader responsible for overall organizational management, the ED partners with the leadership team to drive high performance and mission impact.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• Lead and inspire with clear strategic direction, aligning mission, strategy, and teams to achieve impact
• Serve as a thought partner and proxy for the CEO in internal and external settings, including with board and funders
• Partner with senior directors to develop cross-organizational priorities and ensure alignment across programs and functions

Operational Oversight

• Promote operational efficiency, ensure resources are used effectively, and deliver measurable results.
• Supervise and support the team in delivering on goals, budgets, and outcomes
• Provide coaching, guidance, and accountability to strengthen leadership capacity
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and workflows

Funding & Fundraising

• Strengthen fundraising efforts and ensure donor communications are clear, strategic, and effective.
• Lead cultivation, stewardship, and management of major funder and partner relationships
• Ensure alignment between program impact and funding priorities

Governance & External Engagement

• Drive engagement with board members for strategic advice, substantive involvement, and clear governance and reporting, in partnership with the CEO
• Represent the organization to strengthen relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders

Other Duties

• Undertake special projects and responsibilities as assigned by the CEO

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 12-15+ years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit, government, or mission-driven organizations
• Demonstrated ability to set direction and drive organizational impact by focusing strategy, resources, and execution on the most critical priorities
• Exceptional leadership ability to develop, empower, and hold accountable a high-performing, cross-functional team
• Proven track record with success in fundraising and resource mobilization
• Strong strategic and solutions-oriented thinker who maximizes impact via great execution
• Skilled communicator with outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to foster collaboration and trust across all levels of the organization along with external partners and funders
• Advanced knowledge of energy systems and greenhouse gas emissions, with the ability to apply this expertise to organizational strategy and driving decision-maker conversations to the best outcome
• Outstanding capability to use research and data analysis for impact
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization
• Experience managing organizational change, growth, and operational complexity

SALARY


We provide a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The target national salary range is $267,500 to $277,500 with adjustments made for people in higher-expense markets, i.e. the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, and Washington D.C. Equity is incredibly important to the organization, and a pay audit for equity is completed annually.


BENEFITS

Energy Innovation provides a comprehensive benefits package. The benefits include:

• Up to 100% of premium paid for medical, dental, and vision
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• Company sponsored life insurance and voluntary life
• Carrot fertility and family planning benefits
• Student loan repayment assistance
• 401k retirement plan with a company match contribution
• Annual professional development budget
• Internet, cell phone, and health & wellness reimbursement
• 14 paid holidays and four weeks of paid time off (PTO)
• Paid parental leave, jury duty, and bereavement
• Public transportation benefit options for office staff
• Regular staff lunches and team building activities
• SF and DC office stocked with healthy snacks and beverages
• An innovative, collaborative, welcoming work culture

ABOUT US

Climate change is governed by physical facts-about carbon sources, accumulation, impacts, and timing. It's also caused by economic and political systems that have led to a fossil fuel dependent energy system. These facts must inform strategy: they show that avoiding dangerous climate change is only possible through strong policy to cut carbon, promptly, in the biggest countries.

To address these issues, Energy Innovation was established in 2012 as a clean energy and environmental policy firm to provide timely research and analysis on low-carbon energy policy options to policy makers, thought leaders, and members of the media. The Energy Innovation team has expertise in clean energy, industry, transportation, buildings, technological innovation, and energy policy design. In addition to conducting policy research, Energy Innovation also works with clients to inform philanthropic investments into technology and advocacy that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy Innovation operates from two office locations in San Francisco, CA and Washington, DC. Employees based in those areas work from the office one to three days per week. We support a hybrid work environment and bring the full team together in person one to two times per year for organization-wide collaboration.

OUR COMMITMENT


Energy Innovation is committed to diversity, equity, & inclusion and to a transparent recruitment process that fosters belonging. Our goal is to hire and advance people regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, military service, medical condition, and any other protected characteristic under local, state, or federal law. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.


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