Circular Philadelphia is a membership-based economic development organization founded in 2021 that works with businesses, organizations, individuals and government partners to promote a circular economy in Philadelphia. Circular Philadelphia’s mission is to cultivate a low-waste, regenerative economy by engaging and convening businesses, consumers and policymakers in greater Philadelphia to strengthen our communities. We envision a just, thriving society made up of cleaner communities built upon the principles of a circular economy.
A circular economy is one that designs out waste while generating profits leading to cleaner communities that thrive. By limiting the need for extraction and for landfills/incinerators, a circular economy progresses toward environmental justice. All of these factors are key components to achieving Philadelphia’s stated goals of being the cleanest and greenest city in the country with economic opportunity for all.
Since its founding, Circular Philadelphia has been led by a co-director team who also served as the co-founders of the organization. After three years of remarkable impact and fundraising success, Circular Philadelphia’s board and co-founders determined that a full-time executive director position was needed to fully solidify Circular Philadelphia’s position as the leading organization progressing a circular economy in Philadelphia.
Executive Director Job Summary
Circular Philadelphia is seeking an Executive Director to drive our next phase of growth as we build the organization’s capacity and impact, and expand its role as a leader in Philadelphia’s circular economy. This position reports directly to Circular Philadelphia’s Board. This position will also oversee 1 current part-time staff position with the intention to grow the organization and add more staff as needed.
Circular Philadelphia’s next leader will:
* Increase the visibility and credibility of CP’s impact in and for the city
* Increase Circular Philadelphia’s funding, solidify the funding model, and increase memberships/sponsorships,
* Ensure the circular economy serves the entire city through the creation of an environmental justice framework for our work and engagement with Black and Brown communities, and
* Grow staff capacity.
Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership
o Continually refine and communicate the organization’s vision, mission, and strategic goals.
o Create transparent and productive working relations with the board to develop policies, strategic plans, and organizational goals.
o Provide leadership to staff, members, volunteers and partners.
o Provide updates and reports on the organization’s progress and performance to the board, membership, funders and general public.
o Represent the organization in the community and with stakeholders.
o Promote the organization’s mission and build its public profile.
o Nurture existing strategic partnerships and identify and cultivate new strategic partnerships with other organizations and partners to progress Circular Philadelphia’s mission.
o Contribute to the national Circular Cities Network that Circular Philadelphia helped create.
* Development
o Leads efforts to secure funding through grants, donations, sponsorships, increased memberships and fundraising events.
o Works with the Board Development Committee and builds from previous experience and contacts a list of potential funders (foundations, donors, grant opportunities, sponsors).
o Builds and maintains relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners.
o Takes the lead on writing, preparing and submitting grant applications and other funding proposals with support from the Board Development Committee.
* Administrative and Financial Management
o Oversees the day-to-day operations of the organization including managing staff, volunteers, and programs to ensure effective and efficient operations.
o Works with the Board Treasurer to develop the organization’s annual budget to be voted on by the board and with the organization’s accounting partners to complete the annual 990.
o Ensures financial stability, transparency, and compliance with regulations and policies.
o Manages day-to-day accounts receivable and payable by using Circular Philadelphia’s financial management systems to track all spending and pays all bills in a timely manner.
o Ensures that the organization adheres to legal, regulatory, and ethical standards to oversee compliance with nonprofit laws and regulations.
* Programs and Outreach
o Maintain Circular Philadelphia’s current working group structure for the four programmatic areas that Circular Philadelphia currently works on (food systems, vacant land, textiles, built environment).
o Ensure that working group volunteers and chairs are supported and given strategic direction as well as continue to identify new volunteers and working group chairs to advance the work.
o Identify new programmatic areas to work in to serve and progress the circular economy.
o Identify and hire a Director of Policy position to continue Circular Philadelphia’s effective policy work.
o Work with the Communications and Outreach Coordinator to update the website, plan weekly social posting and monthly newsletters.
o Work with the Communications and Outreach Coordinator to ensure that the member CRM is up-to-date and accurate, as well as ensure that member needs are being met.
o Develop and implement new programs and services that align with the organization’s mission and meet the needs of the community it serves.
o Personally publish or enlist the staff, membership and board to publish thought leadership pieces on the Circular Philadelphia blog or with other publications.
o Identify potential contract work opportunities for Circular Philadelphia staff and members to contribute consultant services for private-sector partners.
Qualifications
* 5+ years of senior nonprofit leadership experience in a similar-sized organization, or equivalent leadership experience.
* 3+ years of experience working in the circular economy.
* Demonstrated track record of high level strategic thinking and planning as well as an ability to effectively communicate Circular Philadelphia’s strategic vision to the board, staff, donors, sponsors, partners and membership
* Proven track record of strong fundraising skills with foundations, individual donors, sponsors and government entities.
* Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to develop and deliver high impact presentations to a variety of audiences.
* Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, including planning, prioritizing, time management, delegating, program development, and task facilitation.
* Track record of managing employees with either demonstrated or trained competencies in conflict resolution and mediation as well as creating a positive work culture with a focus on staff development.
* Demonstrated track record and personal commitment to developing an organizational environment of diversity, equity and inclusion that is informed by environmental and social justice.
* Access to reliable transportation to be able to attend and represent Circular Philadelphia at various events and convenings across the Greater Philadelphia area.
* A demonstrated and proven commitment to the concept of the circular economy and building a circular economy in Philadelphia.
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time, remote position with semi-frequent need for in-person events and meetings in the Greater Philadelphia area. Circular Philadelphia does not currently have defined office space for staff, so the ideal candidate will be able to work remotely.
Salary range: $90,000-$100,000 based on experience.
* 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) per year, including sick days, and vacation days, increasing to 160 hours of PTO per year at the 3rd anniversary of date of hire.
* Paid holiday week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
* 12 observed holidays plus 2 floating holidays (New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Day; President’s Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth, Independence Day; Labor Day; Indigenous People’s Day; the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, and the Friday after Thanksgiving; Christmas Day).
* Flexible benefits package that includes health, dental and retirement to be established as part of the final job offer.
* $400 annually towards professional development.
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of background checks as determined by Circular Philadelphia.
To apply
To be considered for this position, please email a resume and cover letter toopportunities@circularphiladelphia.org with the subject line“Circular Philadelphia Executive Director Application Materials.”
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