Environmental Sustainability Director

1 week ago

Canada ALUS Full time

**About ALUS**

ALUS is a leading charitable organization dedicated to empowering farmers and ranchers in creating nature-based solutions on their land to build climate resilience and enhance biodiversity. Our mission is to help rural communities thrive while restoring ecosystems, making us a pioneer in environmental conservation and nature & climate solutions.

As our Environmental Sustainability Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving our growth, operational efficiency, and mission success. Reporting directly to the Chair of the Board of Directors, you will guide ALUS through its next phase of impact, ensuring our values and principles are deeply embedded in all strategic and operational initiatives.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Strategic Direction: Lead the development and implementation of ALUS' strategic plan, ensuring the organization remains adaptable while fulfilling its mission, vision, and annual objectives.
  • National Leadership Team Management: Manage and mentor the national leadership team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment, and motivating local community groups, coordinators, and participants.
  • Remote Working Structure: Refine and lead the organization's remote working structure and distributed responsibility model, ensuring seamless communication and operational efficiency.
  • Financial Management: Oversee financial management, including budgeting, cash flow, and financial planning, to ensure fiscal discipline and reserve goals are met.
  • Fundraising Strategies: Develop and execute effective fundraising strategies to secure diverse funding sources for ALUS' annual program development and long-term sustainability.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including agricultural producers, Indigenous communities, government agencies, private donors, environmental organizations, and others from the agriculture sector to advance ALUS' mission.
  • Communication Strategies: Ensure that all communication strategies reflect ALUS' core values and mission, effectively positioning the organization to various audiences.
  • Policy Advocacy: Lead policy advocacy efforts, representing ALUS at public events, in media, and during government meetings to promote environmental conservation policies.

**Requirements and Qualifications**

  • Proven Leadership Experience: A proven track record of leadership experience in senior roles within environmental, agricultural, and/or conservation-focused organizations, ideally with a national and bilingual organization.
  • Financial Acumen: Strong financial acumen, with experience in managing budgets, financial planning, and meeting organizational financial targets.
  • Remote Team Management: Demonstrated success in leading remote teams, fostering collaboration, and maintaining operational efficiency in a decentralized organization.
  • Fundraising Expertise: Experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies, securing funds from diverse sources, and building lasting donor relationships.
  • Exceptional Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and public speaking skills, with experience representing organizations at high-profile events, in media, and during policy discussions.
  • Commitment to Sustainability: A deep commitment to environmental sustainability, community-based conservation, and working effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Government Relations: A strong understanding of government relations and the ability to advocate for policies that align with ALUS' mission.
  • Certifications and Knowledge: Working knowledge of carbon credits, carbon sequestration protocols, MRV Systems, ecosystem services, and emerging markets for Corporate ESG reporting.
  • Collaborative Leadership Style: A leadership style that emphasizes collaboration, active listening, and accountability while fostering trust and respect among team members and stakeholders.

**Benefits and Opportunities**

We offer a competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience, estimated at CAD $120,000 - $180,000 annually, depending on qualifications and location. This is a remote, work-from-home opportunity with travel across Canada and internationally as necessary. ALUS is an equal opportunity employer to all employees and applicants, offering a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.

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