Executive Director

Executive Director

New Energy Economy was founded in 2004 to build a carbon-free energy future for our health and the environment. New Energy Economy is known for our bold positions and watch-dog role as the organization goes head to head with New Mexico's largest corporation, Public Service Company of New Mexico, the formidable oil and gas industry, and their political allies to expose the fatal flaws of the current extractive energy model and its corrupting influence on our political system, to lift up, demonstrate, and demand an alternative democratized, resilient, and just energy system, and to fight for accountability and environmental, economic and racial justice for New Mexicans.

New Energy Economy employs public education, direct action, public policy advocacy, targeted litigation methods, and model solar energy projects to shift our energy economy from fossil fuel and nuclear extraction to clean alternatives in pursuit of environmental justice and human and environmental health.

New Energy Economy is looking for a new organizational leader, spokesperson, and chief fundraiser for its next phase of growth and impact. New Energy Economy is in the second stage – expansion phase – of organizational development and is in an extremely favorable environment for rapid growth and adoption of its vision of a just transition to renewables and democratized energy. The Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for NEE staff, campaigns, expansion, and advancement of NEE's mission and will develop new strategic initiatives and relationships in the energy field, with NGOs, government, labor unions, funders, and businesses committed to justice-centered climate actions. The Executive Director will strengthen and expand: 1) New Energy Economy's support base of both funders and advocates; 2) Its organizational capacity and ability to grow sustainably; and 3) Energy democracy policies and initiatives working with environmental, climate justice and frontline organizations.

Key duties and responsibilities include leadership and management, development and communications, program and policy development, planning and new business, and operations.

Qualifications and experience required include cultural competence to work in and with communities of color, demonstrated commitment to environmental, climate, and economic justice, ability to effectively collaborate and build coalitions with diverse groups, demonstrated history of financial management and fundraising, a 10-year track record of mid- to senior-level management experience, excellence in organizational management, recognized expertise in climate, social justice, sustainability, or community economic development fields, and a Bachelor's degree.

Compensation is a competitive salary range for the region of $90,000-$135,000, commensurate with experience, as well as comprehensive benefits including health and generous vacation and sick/personal day policies. New Energy Economy is an equal opportunity employer and highly values equity and diversity. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please send your resume or CV, a one- or two-page cover letter that describes why you are drawn to New Energy Economy's mission and any particular issues that inspire your interest; how your experience would contribute to our work and meets the needs of the position, a sample strategic plan, a writing sample or work product, and three references to hr at newenergyeconomy.org.