Who: Delta Institute
What: A Director provides strategic, technical, programmatic and analytical leadership for Delta’s programs team. A Director provides leadership and mentorship to their team and is accountable for all activities and processes for their functional area. A Director provides oversight and management to initiative Leads and all functional hive staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality, on-time, and on-budget work scopes. A Director stewards the implementation of the strategic plan, and works closely with the CEO to create, implement, and iterate effective strategies to meet the goals of the organization.
Responsibilities:
Program Development and Implementation
- Develop and lead the strategy for one or more the program areas of Delta Institutes Strategic and Implementation Plans
- Develop business plans to support the operations for the implementation team
- Lead, direct and advise implementation team on programmatic initiatives, deliverables, budget and development
- Identify development opportunities to advance innovative new programs and services to achieve Delta’s mission
- Conceptualize and develop proposals and engage team members in proposal development
- Manage multiple projects as necessary to ensure high quality deliverables and on time and on budget completion
- Work closely with Program Leads to develop work plans with tasks, timeframes, milestones, resources, and dependencies
- Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing across the team
- Keep informed of key policies and environmental, economic and social conditions that affect the organization. Understand near-term and long-range plans and determine how to best be positioned to achieve the mission
Financial Management
- Understand Delta’s strategic areas and identify revenue sources to drive the vision
- Plan, develop and accomplish budgets for programmatic work
- Oversee efficient allocation of resources in conjunction with other team members
- Communicate financial status and obligations of projects to CEO and management team
Staff Management
- Inspire, motivate and guide others toward goal accomplishments. Encourage and facilitate cooperation within the organization and with stakeholder groups
- Support an inclusive environment where diversity and innovation are valued and embrace a culture of continuous learning
- Mentor staff and model productive working relationships
Relationship Management
- Grow and maintain key professional affiliations in support of organizational and professional development goals
- Leverage talents and networks of board members and key stakeholders to build organizational support and growth
- Communicate and manage relationships with clients and stakeholders
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field with Master’s degree desirable or equivalent experience;
- At least 10 years of management experience
- Strong record of accomplishment as an effective manager and a skillful, innovative leader capable of delivering results
- Deep knowledge of environmental and economic development
- Strong demonstrated fundraising experience and/or earned income generation with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders including government, foundations, corporate sponsors, and practitioner groups
- Ability to create and nurture a culture of continuous learning, personal accountability, creative problem solving, and collaboration.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire high performing staff teams, boards and committees, and partners
- Knowledge of and a base of relationships with key stakeholders in the Great Lakes region
- Integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed with demonstrated passion for Delta’s mission and commitment to working collaboratively with a leadership team
- Be able to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and manage work in sometimes ambiguous situations
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