Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
About the Company
Influential organization dedicated to improving the national recycling system
Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
Type
Non Profit
Founded
2003
Employees
51-200
Specialties
- recycling
- private public partnerships
- measurement
- education and outreach
- recycling operations
- infrastruture
- circular economy
- circularity
- and circular solutions
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its mission of transforming the recycling system. The successful candidate will be a servant leader with a strong financial acumen, capable of driving the organization's financial modernization and impact. This role is pivotal at a time when the recycling industry is experiencing significant changes, particularly with the rollout of EPR policy. The CEO will be responsible for high-stakes negotiations, setting a vision for the organization, and cultivating relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including communities, companies, and policymakers. Essential qualifications include over 10 years of executive experience, a proven track record in sustainability or related fields, and the ability to lead in a rapidly evolving environment. Key priorities for the CEO include financial modernization, brand evolution, and the cultivation of a strong, inclusive organizational culture. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a skilled communicator, and an empathetic leader, with the ability to bring together diverse parties and amplify voices for long-term decision-making. Experience in legislative and regulatory affairs, as well as a background in leading policy and advocacy programs, is highly valued. The CEO will work closely with the Board of Directors to ensure the organization's strategic direction, operational excellence, and financial stewardship, while upholding its core values of equity, integrity, and bold thinking.
Hiring Manager Title
Board Chair
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
- CEO/President
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