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Engineers for a Sustainable WorldEXECUTIVE DIRECTORJob Descr ip t ion & App l i cat ion

Position Overview

Position Title: Executive Director

Type: Full-time, salaried

Location: ESW is currently headquartered inSan Francisco, California. The

organization will consider applicants who wish to be based in

other cities.

Date Posted: January 2008

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position

is filled.

Description of Duties

The Executive Director is responsible for providing strategic direction, vision, and

leadership for the successful execution of ESWs programs.

The Executive Director is responsible for representing the organization, providing

leadership for external relations with donors, partners, and the public. With the paid

and volunteer management team, the Executive Director provides vision and support to

ESWs members and chapters, facilitating the sharing of best practices, and developing

centrally-coordinated programs that maximize the effectiveness of our programmaticefforts.

Specific Duties

MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Provide vision and leadership to ESW staff and volunteers. Develop and maintain long-range plan. Work closely with Board of Directors, to facilitate board development,

organizational oversight, and decision making.

Develop new staff positions and hiring policies (in coordination with Board).Continued

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Specific Duties (continued)

FUNDRAISING AND PARTNERSHIPS

Cultivate strategic partnerships for the successful implementation of ESWsprograms.

Cultivate new funding relationships, in coordination with the AdvancementCommittee.

Manage and leverage existing funding relationships, in coordination with theAdvancement Committee.

Cultivate and manage major donors, according to strategy developed in conjunctionwith Advancement Committee.

PUBLIC RELATIONS &COMMUNICATIONS

Manage ESWs participation in external conference and events. Speak at conferences and events to increase awareness about ESW, in order to

cultivate membership, funding, and partnerships. Represent ESW to various institutions, including donors, educational institutions,

and international development agencies.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Provide overall leadership and management for existing ESW programs, includingthe SEED Program, education and outreach initiatives, and chapter projects.

Manage national office interaction with ESW National Conference team (rotatinglocation) to provide vision and support for annual event.

Develop and expand ESW programs to serve constituent needs (engineeringstudents and professionals, community development partners around the globe,

donors).

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Report to Board of Directors. Provide supervision for all ESW staff (paid and volunteer).

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Job Requirements

ESW is committed to a diverse workforce. We actively seek candidates with diverse

backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree in management or equivalent. Highly motivated and entrepreneurial, with demonstrated leadership, management,

and team-building skills.

Demonstrated knowledge of effective management policies and procedures,including a working knowledge of planning, budgeting, proposal writing, and

personnel management.

Proven track record in fundraising, resource generation and allocation. Excellent written and oral communication/ presentation skills. Demonstrated knowledge of the field of international and sustainable development. Previous international work or volunteer experience (1-2 years) highly desirable. Background in engineering (e.g. previous BS degree in engineering) highly desirable.

Compensation

This is a full-time salaried position with benefits. Compensation is commensurate with

appointees qualifications, subject to the constraints of a non-profit organization.

To Apply

Submit a cover letter, resume, three references, and salary history to apply@eswusa.org.

Please use the Subject line Executive Director Search. Applications submitted byat

leastApril 1, 2008 are highly encouraged; resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis

until the position is filled.

The projected start date for this position is June 15, 2008.