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Position Overview:

The Center for Neighborhood Technology seeks an experienced professional and dynamic leader for the position of Natural Resources Director.

The goal of this position and program is to develop and implement policies, research projects and innovative programs that achieve the widespread use of natural systems and efficient investment in sustainable green infrastructure to improve community-scale water resource management and to enhance community livability. As with all CNT initiatives, the Natural Resources Program pursues innovative approaches that deliver ecological performance at reduced regional and local costs.

The Natural Resources Director will lead CNT's efforts to establish policies and programs that advance the deployment of green infrastructure, particularly in Midwest cities and states, and
support the development of policies at the state and national level that enable and support green infrastructure financing and implementation. S/he will build on CNT's successful efforts to
date to demonstrate the effectiveness of green infrastructure, create tools to measure the costs and benefits of green infrastructure as compared to conventional stormwater strategies, and build understanding of the costs and benefits of green infrastructure strategies.

Reports to: CNT Chief Executive Officer

Responsibilities:

The Natural Resources Director will be responsible for leading all aspects of CNT's Natural Resources Program. His or her responsibilities include:

• Developing, planning, and managing program initiatives to advance program and organizational goals
• Developing annual and long-range plans, budgets, research and policy initiatives for the Natural Resource division
• Managing budget and staff (currently 4) for Natural Resources division
• Working with Strategic Communications Manager to develop and implement a strategic communications program which shares what CNT is learning and positions CNT in the natural resources field.
• Working with the CEO and the Director of Development and Communications to develop a funding strategy for Natural Resource programs that makes a winning case to philanthropy and investors
• Working with CNT senior management and managers of other CNT portfolios to coordinate strategies and integrate programs where appropriate
• Developing effective partnerships to achieve the program goals.

Qualifications:

• Experience with and understanding of the public policy context of water conservation, stormwater management, water supply, wastewater and sustainability issues
• Understanding of the macro and micro economics of water resource management, financing, and investment
• Experience in designing, developing and/or managing programs at a significant scale
• Exceptional ability to organize and motivate people and resources to get things done
• Demonstrated ability to build effective external partnerships, including relationships with units of government and regulatory bodies
• Exemplary written and verbal communications skills
• Commitment to practices and policies that result in more sustainable, effective conservation and use of water resources
• Graduate degree in natural resources, sustainability, economics, public policy, engineering, management, or other related field, or equivalent experience
• Resiliency, patience, creativity, sense of humor, and ability to inspire belief in the possibility of positive change

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

To Apply:

Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history by email, mail or fax. No phone calls please.

Human Resources/Center for Neighborhood Technology
2125 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647