Job Information
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill Executive Director, EFC in NC-Chapel-Hill, United States
Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Vacancy ID: NF0008240
Salary Range: $95,000-$115,000
Position Summary/Description:
The Environmental Finance Center ( EFC ) works to enhance the ability of governments and other organizations to provide environmental programs and services (e.g. water, storm water, etc.) in effective and financially sustainable ways. The EFC works exclusively on high impact public service work to guide and educate practitioners and policymakers who are responsible for managing environmental programs and services. EFC influences thousands of local communities through interactive training, direct assistance and advising, applied research, and innovative information dissemination. In addition, EFC works with decision-makers to assess and improve environmental finance policies at regional, state, and national levels. Visit efc.sog.unc.edu to learn more about the EFC .
The Executive Director (ED) will lead and oversee all activities related to strategic planning, project delivery, business development, budgeting, financing, and personnel administration at the Environmental Finance Center ( EFC ). This role includes primary responsibility for designing, securing funding for, and implementing various EFC programs. Additionally, the ED will manage EFC staff to ensure successful project completion.
Education and Experience:
-Knowledge of local government finance/environmental finance
-Knowledge of key players/partners in the environmental finance sector (e.g., in NC or R4)
-Experience working with underserved EJ Communities (Environmental Justice Population)
-Familiarity with working in a university setting
-Experience writing grant proposals
Essential Skills:
-Work is centered in Chapel Hill, but requires travel and consultation around the state and beyond.
-Experience working with federal grants
-Experience supervising and managing a team
-Experience working at a leadership level within a non-profit or governmental organization
AA/EEO Statement:
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.