Position Announcement

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability U.S.A., a membership association of local governments focused on climate protection and sustainability seeks a dynamic, experienced State Manager to lead ICLEI’s Texas Office, based in Houston. The mission of ICLEI is to build, serve, and drive a movement of local governments to advance deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and achieve tangible improvements in local sustainability. The State Manager will oversee and implement the ongoing strategy and development of ICLEI’s State scope of work and advance strategic alliances with local and state governments, non-profits and foundations to optimize the resources and services ICLEI provides to local governments in Texas.

The State Manager will supervise an existing ICLEI Senior Program Officer as part of the overall
responsibility for the effective delivery of ICLEI’s emissions reduction activities in the region. The position will also take a lead role in furthering ICLEI’s presence in the region and ability to support and grow the membership there. Initial salary placement is based on ICLEI’s compensation plan for managers, with a hiring salary point between $65,000 and $70,000, commensurate with experience. This is a full-time, regular position that includes ICLEI’s excellent benefits package.

The job will be primarily based at the ICLEI U.S.A. Texas Office, in the City of Houston under a host agreement between the City of Houston and ICLEI. The position will require travel throughout the state.

Specific duties include:

• Drive the Texas Office’s strategic planning and business development efforts.
• Actively seek and pursue strategic funding opportunities through various sources to continue and expand ICLEI’s work in Texas.
• Expand the scope of the Texas Cities for Climate Protection Initiative through regional activities, recruitment, and business development.
• Research and apply for grants to support the office and the member jurisdictions it serves.
• Establish relationships with regional governments and appropriate state government agencies and offices responsible for implementing climate and energy policy.
• Lead efforts to link state and local climate policy development.
• Develop regular means of communications with member local governments
• Organize state wide and sub-regional workshops and trainings for local governments, state
  agencies, and funders.
• Represent ICLEI and its member communities at state and regional climate protection meetings.
• Oversee full- and part-time regular and temporary staff assisting regional member local
  governments
• Maintain an active knowledge of regional developments in the fields of climate change, emissions reduction, alternative fuels, energy policy, and other relevant areas.

Position Requirements:

Eligible applicants will possess advanced knowledge of or experience working with local governments on the topics of climate, energy, and/or other sustainability initiatives. ICLEI prefers candidates who hold an advanced degree in a technical, planning, or policy-related field and have at least five years of work experience in energy/climate, planning, transportation, waste, urban environmental issues, or related fields OR who hold a BA/BS degree and possess 7 years of relevant experience. Applicant must possess excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, communications, and writing skills; and be able to work independently as well as collaboratively; and be willing to travel, as necessary (less than 40 percent). Ideal applicants will possess extensive knowledge of local and regional planning and politics.

Other Desirable Qualifications Include:

• Exceptional relationship-building skills and political sensitivity for working effectively with local government staff, elected officials, and funders in the region;
• A successful fundraising track record;
• Work and/or volunteer experience with local government and national environmental nonprofit
  organizations;
• Strong computer background, with experience in quantitative software programs, including
  database programs;
• Clear understanding of how to conduct a greenhouse gas emissions inventory and implement
  various emissions reduction programs;
• Demonstrated public speaking experience with high-level audiences;
• Experience supervising professional staff;
• Ability to work with a high level of independence; and
• Familiarity with the ICLEI Local Government Emissions Analysis Protocol

To apply, please e-mail, fax, or mail a cover letter and résumé that details and demonstrates your experience, qualifications, and why you feel you would be the right choice for this position to:

ICLEI U.S.A.
Attn: Human Resources – TXSM
436 14th Street, Suite 1520
Oakland, CA 94612
Fax: (510) 844-0698
E-mail: usajobs@iclei.org

E-mail preferred. This position is open until filled. To ensure full consideration, completed applications should be received no later than 5 p.m. PT on Friday, September 12, 2008. No phone calls please. All materials submitted become the property of ICLEI U.S.A. and will not be returned.

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability U.S.A., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people of color, veterans, and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged strongly to apply.