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The Southeast Regional Director will serve as the regional executive,with responsibilities for expanding the political influence, visibility, and effectiveness of EDF in the southeast region. He/she will work closely with EDF’s strategic partners across multiple programs – US Climate and Energy, Ecosystems, Oceans and Political Affairs and shall beconversant on all EDF program priorities including climate change, energy, ecosystems, environmental health, environmental justice, and oceans work. He/she will also be responsible for managing the NC Advisory Board and environmental NGO relationships.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide EDF leadership in organizational planning, fundraising, political strategy, and communications that will advance EDF goals across multiple programs in the Southeast region and nationally.
- Formulate priorities and implement plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment.
- Work with senior development staff to create new and exciting ways for the funder/donor community to contribute.
- Identify and implement partnerships with members of the environmental community, academia and stakeholders to achieve key programmatic goals.
- Leverage public speaking and other external opportunities to enhance Environmental Defense Fund goals in the broader spectrum and establish self as a “subject matter expert” on program area issues.
- Demonstrate strong political skills with a track record of building non-partisan alliances and a strong understanding of public policy.
- Promote an organizational culture and structure that fosters communication, collaboration, teamwork, and trust and embraces diversity.
- Lead and manage staff in the Raleigh office to ensure that activities here, and in other priority EDF states in Southeast, are pursued in coordination with overall EDF strategy.
- Work closely and consult with the NC Advisory Board, EDF NC’s most important strategic partner in the state and region.
- Partner with the EDF national political team to coordinate and prioritize political strategies in the region in concert with EDF goals.
- Manage and resolve regional issues internally and externally with the environmental community, supporters, and other constituencies key to EDF success.
- Oversee the efficient delivery of policy, lobbying, political relationships, and emergency responses to the full array of EDF program and development priorities in the Southeast.
- Broad understanding of EDF’s Clean Energy, Ecosystems and Political Affairs goals
- Create a culture in the regional office which promotes EDF core values of respect, results, innovation, integrity, and optimism.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree (Master, J.D., or Ph.D) required
- 10 or more years of experience in both technical area and in managing people and processes to achieve objectives
- A collaborative leadership style, with proven ability to empower and inspire staff and encourage staff development
- Experience as a senior level manager of large teams, preferably in an organization with national, regional, and/or international components
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing a strategic vision
- Proven ability in fundraising and nurturing donor relationships
- Strong entrepreneurial capabilities and ability to foster innovation
- Excellent communication skills, experience with public speaking and working with the media
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining effective relationships with relevant outside stakeholders, including media, elected officials, and academic institutions
- A strong understanding of public policy with a proven track record of building alliances and working with policymakers
- Successful experience in leading and implementing social change programs
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.
Environmental Defense Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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