[Hiring] Vice President of Materials @International Living Future Institute

Role Description

The Vice President of Materials at the International Living Future Institute (Living Future) is a key leader who leads the strategy and vision for engagement with our movement, overseeing a diverse team and set of programs and serving as a key relationship-builder for the organization. The VP of Materials is accountable for strategy, execution and revenue generation for our Materials programs including leading the upcoming business strategy to scale our impact through a greater harmonization of Declare and the LPC.

Job Responsibilities

• Overall strategic and operational responsibility for the Declare and LPC programs, from research & development, client success, sales, marketing, and partnerships.
• Relationship Management
  • Create and maintain strategic partnerships that grow the Declare and LPC programs and help Living Future grow its regenerative work and engagement with the movement.
  • Leverage our community to create and iterate on our programs strategy by effectively co-creating and engaging clients as we consider adjustments to our Declare & LPC programs.
  • Support corporate membership and sponsorship outreach efforts, playing an active role in relationship building with key Declare and LPC clients.
  • Serve as an eloquent and knowledgeable spokesperson for the organization at industry events and in strategic conversations with stakeholders.
  • Lead R&D fundraising efforts for the Materials Team, including relationship building with key collaborators.
• Business Strategy
  • Lead the development of a practical and thorough business strategy for the evolution of our Materials programs.
  • Maintain effective and simple pricing systems and structures.
  • Maintain awareness of key industry trends, global regulations and funding opportunities.
  • Continuously assess and measure business operations, staff bandwidth and expertise, client sentiment, resilience and team strengths/gaps.
  • Serve on the Management Team for Living Future, proactively contributing to coordination across teams.
• Program Oversight
  • Provide leadership to the Materials Team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • Proactively and continuously foster the identification of program evolution opportunities.
  • Set and maintain an annual Team budget, regularly track and report on revenues and expenditures.
  • Foster a positive and productive work environment for a group that is accountable, inclusive, and innovative.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the nonprofit and/or sustainability sector, including 10+ years in a leadership capacity with revenue responsibility in the $1-3M range.
• Broad knowledge of green manufacturing, CSR, and DEI issues, trends, and programs.
• Strong familiarity with business development, sales, customer service, and certification processes.
• Familiarity with Living Future’s labels and certifications.
• Demonstrated strategic planning skills and experience, including business planning.
• Demonstrated organizational leadership and management experience.
• Demonstrated success in team leadership including thoughtful performance management processes.
• Proficiency with financial management at the department level.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and creating an inclusive work environment.
• Background and passion for sustainable design and development.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field.
• Strong connections with leaders in the building materials industry.
• Experience with administering programs/standards and establishing third-party audit systems.
• Experience with and affinity for working across virtual teams and with remote management.
• Living Future Accreditation (candidates who are not already Living Future Accredited will be supported in achieving their LFA within one year).

Benefits

• Salary range: $111,981 to $122,445 annually.
• Employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Employee life insurance, short-term disability, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Annual time off benefits include three weeks of paid annual leave and 12 days of sick leave.
• Paid volunteer time.
• $50/month stipend to offset home internet costs.