Interim Executive Director

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Interim Executive Director based in the United States.

Lead a statewide environmental justice organization through an important period of executive transition and organizational change. As Interim Executive Director, you will provide strategic, values-driven leadership in close partnership with the Board, staff, and member organizations. You will oversee programs, finances, fundraising, operations, and organizational risk while maintaining strong relationships across a diverse coalition of stakeholders. A central part of the role will be supporting staff through change, strengthening organizational accountability, and helping navigate ongoing union negotiations. You will also contribute to shaping the organization's long-term leadership structure and ensuring a stable transition. This is a temporary, senior leadership opportunity for an experienced nonprofit executive committed to environmental, racial, social, and economic justice.

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Provide strategic direction and oversight for alliance-wide programs, plans, policy priorities, and electoral initiatives in collaboration with member organizations.

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Lead and support program directors, facilitate collective decision-making, and coordinate with external consultants when needed.

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Supervise seven director-level staff and two senior manager-level staff, providing coaching, guidance, and professional development support.

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Assess staff training and development needs and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture grounded in democratic participation, clarity, accountability, and shared leadership.

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Work with the Board and permanent staff to assess organizational needs and recommend an appropriate long-term leadership structure.

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Oversee financial management, including budget development, cash flow, financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, grants, internal controls, and compliance.

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Ensure effective administration and financial oversight of affiliated 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities, including record-keeping and cost allocation.

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Partner with finance and political leadership to track and report lobbying activities and meet relevant compliance obligations.

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Represent the organization with funders, philanthropic partners, public officials, media, movement organizations, and other key stakeholders.

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Work with development and communications leadership to advance fundraising strategy, identify funding opportunities, participate in funder meetings, and develop effective messaging.

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Partner with the Board to strengthen governance, financial health, organizational performance, risk management, and accountability.

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Identify and address organizational tensions, facilitate conflict resolution, and help individuals and member organizations move toward clarity and constructive outcomes.

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Support the unionized workplace by working with the Board and staff on ongoing union contract negotiations.

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Provide timely, candid information to the Board and support continuity throughout the executive leadership transition.

Requirements:

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At least 10 years of nonprofit leadership experience, including a minimum of 5 years in executive-level positions.

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Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Public Administration, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Political Science, or Organizational Leadership.

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A master's degree in a relevant discipline is preferred; candidates with more than 10 years of progressive executive nonprofit leadership experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.

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Demonstrated excellence in organizational management, including supervising, coaching, and developing diverse teams.

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Proven change management experience and the ability to guide organizations through uncertainty and transition.

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Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, forecasting, reporting, and strategic financial decision-making.

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Knowledge of 501(c)(3) nonprofit administration, governance, record-keeping, and cost allocation.

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Understanding of environmental justice or environmental health, including cumulative impacts, pollution, toxic exposures, climate change, and the experiences of frontline communities.

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Emotional maturity, sound judgment, self-confidence, and the ability to provide strategic leadership in a fast-paced, complex alliance environment.

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Excellent diplomacy, professionalism, relationship management, and conflict resolution skills.

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Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to represent an organization effectively with diverse audiences.

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Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities and work flexible hours when required.

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Preferred: Established relationships with funders and philanthropic communities.

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Preferred: Knowledge of California's legislative and regulatory landscape and related processes.

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Preferred: Experience with 501(c)(4) administration, lobbying and electoral compliance, governance, record-keeping, and cost allocation.

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Preferred: Experience leading an alliance, coalition, or member-led organization, including affiliated 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities.

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Preferred: Deep commitment to environmental, racial, social, and economic justice, Just Transition principles, and community-led advocacy.

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Preferred: Familiarity with unionized nonprofit workplaces and labor relations.

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Equivalent combinations of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experience may be considered. Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

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Must reside in California and be able to work remotely from within the state.

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Willingness to travel approximately eight times per year, primarily within California, for organizational events, retreats, legislative activities, conferences, and partner meetings.

Benefits:

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Monthly compensation of $12,500.

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Full-time, temporary executive appointment expected to last 6 to 12 months.

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Remote work arrangement, limited to candidates residing in California.

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Opportunity to provide strategic leadership during a significant organizational transition.

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Direct collaboration with the Board, member organizations, staff, and statewide movement partners.

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Opportunity to contribute to environmental justice, community advocacy, and statewide policy initiatives.

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Important: This temporary, full-time exempt position is not eligible for employee benefits.

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Regular travel is expected, approximately eight times annually, mostly within California.

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