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Senior Vice President

Sustain SC is a nonprofit organization with a mission to connect the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions for the benefit of our economy, environment, and people. We are seeking a Senior Vice President with strong managerial and fundraising experience and a background in economic development, external affairs, corporate sustainability or related management level experience. Leadership, team building, problem- solving, work ethic, professionalism and integrity are paramount.

Objectives:

• Create programming and select panelists
• Manage strategic initiatives including/ Roadmap to Sustain SC implementation
• Serve as the Sustain SC liaison for the SLI program
• Develop strategies to recruit new members through social events and educational programs
• Manage event logistics
• Develop and support the Alumni Program
• Oversee onboarding and management of any new FTEs
• Create and execute a calendar of events and programming for membership
• Manage Sustain SC’s membership levels, members, and member programming
• Develop and Manage Membership Program
• Create a Sustainability Consulting Business Model
• Solicit new members and create a strategy to increase membership levels of current members
• Work closely, collaboratively and in support of the CEO to manage the strategic direction of the organization
• Manage event logistics
• Present on behalf of Sustain SC at appropriate speaking engagements
• Recruit sponsors
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships in concert with and in support of Sustain SC’s CEO
• Manage sustainability workshops for new members and prospective members
• Spearhead the Sustainability Symposium
• Work closely in coordination with the CEO to manage the organization’s budget and ensure financial success for the organization
• Lead the recruitment of new membership
• Assist with communications timeline and PR
• Attend Allied Partners meetings on behalf of Sustain SC
• Recruit key sustainability consultants to assist in programming and workshops
• Serve as the CSO in economic development recruitment where needed
• Manage MOU with Commerce
• Spearhead Sustainability Forums
• Employee and Vendor Management
• Maintain the integrity and reputation of Sustain SC’s brand
• Develop short and long term goals for the organization and the key tasks and objectives to be successful
• Develop and guide work plans and set goals and objectives
• Create a business model for the implementation of a consulting platform to bring in additional revenue to the organization
• Create marketing materials and talking points for SC Commerce as well as relevant programming
• Manage fundraising, communications and program management consultants
• Look for grant opportunities and write submissions as needed
• Create proposal and fundraising documents for current and prospective members
• Serve as the Liaison for SC Dept of Commerce’s Allied Partners
• Lead retention of current membership
• Recruit sponsors
• External Affairs
• Serve as the Sustain SC liaison to the consulting platform for members and ensure ROI
• Create programming and select panelists
• Strategic Growth of the Organization
• Support the Sustainability Leadership Initiative program

Skills, Competencies, and Core Values:

• Accountability: Owning decisions made and their outcomes
• Organization: Strong organizational and project planning skills with a proven track record of cross-functional implementation
• Trust: Nurturing positive relationships at all levels of the organization
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, to both internal and external stakeholders
• Creativity: Finding new ways of thinking, learning, and doing
• Respect: Treating all employees, members, and stakeholders professionally
• Teamwork: Working cohesively and collaboratively
• Integrity: Making ethical, transparent, and well-intentioned decisions
• Professionalism: Conduct and productivity must match the needs of the organization and internal team
• Goal oriented: Driven by key metrics, focused, and exceeds goals

Experience and Education:

• Minimum Level: 5 years in economic development, external affairs, corporate sustainability, philanthropic fundraising or related management level experience
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Preferred Level: 8+ years

This position will be remote, however, employees must live in South Carolina. Travel throughout the state of South Carolina will be required. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license.

Salary range is $95,000 - $125,000 based on experience.

Please send your resume and cover letter to Sarah Sprinkle at [email protected] by August 1, 2023.