ABOUT THE JOB
This opportunity is perfect for a current or former fossil fuel industry worker who has an inspiring vision of how Canada’s traditional energy sector workforce and businesses can be mobilized to build a prosperous net-zero future. The core mission of the Executive Director is to maximize the positive impact of Iron & Earth and the extent to which Iron & Earth fulfills its vision, mission, pillars and values. The top-level-goal for the Executive Director is to provide effective leadership while deepening the organization’s impact through its four key pillars.
Executive Director responsibilities:
Develop and implement strategies to effectively scale the organization
Support the entire organization to successfully complete all current deliverables related to our range of initiatives
Develop innovative initiatives to help fossil fuel industry and Indigenous workers diversify into climate careers
Secure funding to ensure resources are in place to continue the resilience and scalability of the organization
Work alongside the new Iron & Earth Industries CEO to develop and launch a social enterprise to scale the delivery of our training programs and generate revenue for our nonprofit activities
Support National Chapter Director to strengthen and expand our chapters across the country and eventually internationally
Lead Iron & Earth’s Climate Career Portal development
Lead Iron & Earth’s Net-Zero Pathways program development
Act as a spokesperson for Iron & Earth at key events and with news media
Engage with decision-makers and elected officials to advocate for Iron & Earth’s policy priorities
Engage with stakeholders to establish strategic partnerships
Manage project budgets
REQUIRED AND PREFERRED APPLICANT QUALITIES
Mandatory skills & experience
Experience in the fossil fuel industry, whether it be a white or blue-collar background
Ability to carry out the mission, objectives, and activities included above
Experience in a leadership position of a nonprofit or related organization
In-depth knowledge of nonprofit governance and general management best practices
Demonstrated ability to secure funding for organizations doing social purpose work
Accounting, finance and project management skills
Track record of building or leading effective teams
Enjoy building and supporting teams
Personal values aligned with our organization’s mission, goals and philosophy
Empowering leadership approach
Exceptional written and communication skills
Understanding of oil and gas, renewable energy industries and political landscape in Canada
Understanding of the importance of community building during the current energy transition
Enthusiasm about contributing to a work environment that continually seeks to take decolonial and nonracist approaches to everything we do
Exceptional written and communication skills
Must have access to a computer and reliable internet connection
Additional skills and experience preferred
Experience collaborating with Indigenous communities
Experience with campaigning, community organizing, or union organizing
Experience organizing events
Experience leading media relations
Experience with Google Suite and other digital tools
Bachelor’s degree in business, communications or related field
Experience in a startup
Entrepreneurial experience
Experience in government relations and stakeholder engagement
We especially encourage and welcome Indigenous candidates to apply.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Salary and hours
Compensation: $35/hr at 40 hr/week.
Location
Remotely based with some opportunities to meet with members and team members in-person, pending COVID-19 restrictions throughout the period of the contract.
How to apply
If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements, please:
Send us your resume and cover letter by midnight on November 18, 2020, to info@ironandearth.org in one PDF titled “Last name_first name_application” and the email title “Executive Director”
In your cover letter, please tell us about how your experience in the fossil fuel industry inspires you to support workers to build and implement climate solutions. Please also describe the skills and experience you would bring to this position’s mission, objectives, and activities.
We will consider applications continuingly until the posting closes on November 18, 2020.