Executive Director

Who We Are

Circular Philadelphia is a membership-based economic development organization founded in 2021 that works with businesses, organizations, individuals and government partners to promote a circular economy in Philadelphia. Circular Philadelphia’s mission is to cultivate a low-waste, regenerative economy by engaging and convening businesses, consumers and policymakers in greater Philadelphia to strengthen our communities. We envision a just, thriving society made up of cleaner communities built upon the principles of a circular economy.

Executive Director Job Summary

Circular Philadelphia is seeking an Executive Director to drive our next phase of growth as we build the organization's capacity and impact and expand its role as a leader in the Greater Philadelphia region’s circular economy. This position reports directly to Circular Philadelphia’s Board. This position will also oversee 1 current part-time staff position with the intention to grow the organization and add more staff as needed.

Circular Philadelphia's next Executive Director will:

• Increase Circular Philadelphia’s funding and solidify the funding model
• Increase the visibility and credibility of CP's impact in and for the city
• Ensure the circular economy serves the entire city through an environmental justice framework for our work and engagement with Black and Brown communities

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  • Continually refine and communicate CP’s vision, mission, and goals
  • Create transparent and productive working relations with the board
  • Represent the organization in the community and with stakeholders
  • Nurture existing strategic partnerships and cultivate new alliances
• Development
  • Lead efforts to secure funding through grants, donations, sponsorships, increased memberships and fundraising events
  • Build and maintain all stakeholder relationships
• Administrative and Financial Management
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization including managing staff, volunteers, and programs to ensure effective and efficient operations.
  • Work with the Board Treasurer to develop the organization’s annual budget
  • Ensure financial stability, transparency, and compliance with regulations and policies while managing day-to-day accounts receivable and payable
• Programs and Outreach
  • Maintain Circular Philadelphia’s current working group structure for the food systems, vacant land, textiles, and the built environment
  • Identify new programmatic areas to serve the circular economy
  • Work with the Communications and Outreach Coordinator to update the website, plan weekly social posting and monthly newsletters

Core Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior nonprofit leadership experience in a similar-sized organization, or equivalent leadership experience.
• 3+ years of experience working in the circular economy.
• Demonstrated track record of high-level strategic thinking, planning and implementation
• Proven track record of strong fundraising skills
• Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making, compliance and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Track record of managing employees within a positive work culture with a focus on staff development
• Demonstrated track record and personal commitment to developing an organizational environment of diversity, equity and inclusion that is informed by environmental and social justice.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, remote position with semi-frequent need for in-person events and meetings in the Greater Philadelphia area. Circular Philadelphia does not currently have defined office space for staff, so the ideal candidate will be able to work remotely.

Salary range: $90,000-$100,000 based on experience.

Benefits:

• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) per year, including sick days, and vacation days, increasing to 160 hours of PTO per year at the 3rd anniversary of date of hire.
• Paid holiday week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• 12 observed holidays plus 2 floating holidays (New Year's Day; Martin Luther King Day; President’s Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth, Independence Day; Labor Day; Indigenous People’s Day; the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, and the Friday after Thanksgiving; Christmas Day).
• Flexible benefits package that includes health, dental and retirement to be established as part of the final job offer.
• $400 annually towards professional development.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of background checks as determined by Circular Philadelphia.

To apply

To be considered for this position, please email a resume and cover letter to opportunities@circularphiladelphia.org with the subject line “Circular Philadelphia Executive Director Application Materials.”

EEO/AAP Statement

Circular Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.