Executive Director-In-Training Jobs

Are you a person of many skills? Do you enjoy variety? Are you passionate about the environment? Self-directed? We are looking for an intermediate to senior person to help us transition to the next evolution of our organization. We offer flexible work arrangements and a highly collegial vibe, while taking our growing and evolving work very seriously.

About the ALIDP

The ALIDP is a non-profit society with a mission to equip Albertans to build vibrant, ecologically functional landscapes within the built environment, through comprehensive stormwater management. Our members are municipal staff, consulting engineers, landscape architects, planners, ecologists, urban foresters, parks staff, academics and product vendors. We make a space for Alberta’s professionals to come together – to teach, to listen and to network.

But that’s not all. We work on four pillars to advance the implementation of green infrastructure in urban areas: policy, research/ demonstration/ feasibility, professional education/training, and citizen engagement/outreach. You might find us outside--building gardens and participating in community events; or developing curriculum and hosting industry training and networking events; or facilitating working groups to advance innovation, align efforts across disciplines and jurisdictions, and remove barriers to implementation. Wherever there are challenges, we look for technical solutions and common ground to benefit both people and the environment.

The society has been incorporated since 2008. We have a strong core of volunteer professionals at both the board and working-group level. After 15 years with a single staff person, we are looking to transition to the next generation of leadership.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will learn the ropes of the organization and progressively take on responsibility in the following areas:

Communications and Marketing

• Signage, promotional items, display and trade show materials and participation
• E-newsletters
• Social media (LinkedIn, Instagram)
• Website maintenance and development (alidp.org; resilientlandscaping.ca)
• Analytics

Educational Materials

• Industry-facing (e.g., on-demand training, presentation materials)
• Citizen-facing (e.g., flyers, guidance manuals, how-to videos)

Event Management

• Annual to Bi-annual conference and trade show
• Community outreach
• Third-party presentations and displays
• Summer site tours
• Monthly-ish online webinars
• Garden planting

Administration

• Tracking records, forms, spreadsheets
• Internal document development and management
• Grantwriting
• Membership management (approximately 1200 records)

As the Executive Director-in-training, you will support all facets of the planning, development, coordination, integration and execution of both internal and external programs and initiatives of the organization. You will apply your skills in communications, logistics, event management, curriculum development, marketing, education, engagement, project management and administration. It is not expected that you will bring all competencies to the position but will, over time, either choose to specialize in a certain area or continue in a generalist role and progress to assuming the Executive Director position.

The position can be tailored and adjusted over time to the skills, aptitudes and goals of the successful candidate. Initially, the role will prioritize the development of a concise policy and procedures manual, participation in community outreach events, assumption of the bulk of the communications portfolio, and helping administrate our Designing for Tomorrow November 2023 conference/trade show/training event. If the successful candidate has more technical knowledge, they may work on developing on-demand professional training or be involved in other more technical projects from the outset.

About You

Education

A related degree is required. Related areas are diverse. You may come from a background in marketing, communications, public relations, environmental science, environmental design, landscape architecture, horticulture, ecology, biology, civil or environmental engineering, sustainability, climate change adaptation, urban planning, architecture, geography, GIS, integrated watershed management, public policy, environmental journalism etc. You tell us how you think your background relates.

Required Software

Microsoft Office

Preferred Software

Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro)

Mailchimp, SurveyMonkey, Miro, Remo, Eventbrite

Experience

10 years of work experience is required.

Personal Qualities

• Strong communication skills
• Able to switch between multiple tasks and evolving priorities
• Highly curious; willing to learn and pitch in
• Able to work with minimal supervision, independently or as part of a team

About the Work Environment

Location and Travel

·100% remote, except for in-person events

·Preferably located within commuting distance of Edmonton, Red Deer or Calgary

·Class 5 driver’s license

·Ability to travel locally as well as overnight across the province (a few times per year)

·Occasional evening and weekend activities (a few times per year)

Tools and Equipment

·You will be required to furnish your own telephone and internet connection and workspace.

·Computer hardware and software are negotiable.

Compensation

A competitive salary along with a benefits package (if needed) will be offered, commensurate with experience. Please state your salary expectations and number of hours you are available per week or month. The position is 300 to 700 hours per year to start and could rapidly ramp up to 35 hours per week for the right candidate. Tell us what you are interested in! A contractor arrangement is also possible. We value work-life balance.

Application

Apply by submitting your resume with a cover letter that describes how your education, skills, experience and passion have led you to consider our organization. Identify what you see as the ideal role for yourself and what you might like the role to evolve into. (Hint: do not merely re-state your resume in your cover letter.)

Apply via email to leta [at] alidp.org. Include a single pdf for your cover letter and resume named “Firstname_Lastname.pdf”.

We thank all that apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The position will be open until filled.