Director, Marketplace Solutions

Director, Marketplace Solutions

Organizational Overview

Southface Institute, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is leading the way toward a sustainable, equitable and healthy built environment for all. Since 1978, our programs have closed the gap between environmental awareness and action by promoting scalable resource efficiency and clean energy solutions for homes, workplaces and communities. Our practice of regenerative placemaking amplifies real-world strategies to create a built environment where the synergy between ecological and human needs supports both health and well-being while creating resilient, equitable and thriving communities, striving to achieve a low-carbon future.

Team Overview

The Marketplace Solutions team identifies gaps in the marketplace and brings innovative solutions that align with the Southface mission, addressing issues around water conservation, energy efficiency and sustainable building operations.  Existing Southface-branded programs within the Marketplace Solutions team include EarthCraft, Southface Energy Rated Homes (SERH), Care and Conserve Plumbing Repair Program (CCPRP) and BIT Building (BIT).

Position Overview

The Director of Marketplace Solutions is a member of the senior leadership team and reports to the President. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the long-term vision, strategy, roadmap development, implementation and evaluation of Southface-branded programs
• Evaluate viability of advancing the Southface mission through growth, expansion or replication of existing Southface branded programs
• Contribute to organizational growth through development of new programs that support the strategic direction of the organization
• Seek new and manage existing partnerships with public and private organizations to identify and acquire funding resources.
• Collaborate with marketing team to develop, implement and manage program marketing strategies to increase brand awareness
• Participate in organizational strategic planning activities
• Hire, train, develop and appraise direct reports

Qualifications

The successful applicant for the position will meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, MBA preferred
• Ten+ years' experience developing and launching successful programs or products
• Demonstrated acumen in business and function disciplines
• Relationship management skillset with outside-in focus
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Exceptional presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Highly skilled and experienced at leading change to achieve win-win outcomes
• Excellent leadership, time management, facilitation and organizational skills
• Collaborative and positive team-building demeanor
• Valid driver's license with no major violations

Physical Requirements

Ability to carry 35 pounds, which may involve carrying program materials including program signs, presentation materials and equipment, such as a projector.

Benefits

Southface offers competitive health insurance and benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• 17 days of Paid Time Off annually (prorated in your first year)
• 13 paid holidays annually
• Excellent medical insurance benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Continuing education and professional development
• Flexible work schedule
• Organizational culture that highly values the contributions and character of its employees

Hours of Work

Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with flexible options. Occasional weekend or evening hours.

Application Process

Submit your resume and cover letter via our online application portal. Please, no telephone inquiries.

Pre-employment background checks are conducted on final candidates.

Southface is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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