Deputy Director

Overview:

The Ecology Center Deputy Director is responsible for developing and maintaining highly efficient administrative, personnel, facilities, and financial infrastructure that enables effective organizational management. The Deputy Director is part of the Senior Management Team and serves as the organization’s senior manager in the absence of the Executive Director. The Deputy Director supervises the financial and administrative staff located at the recycling facility, and works with the Program Director on administrative responsibilities at the San Pablo Avenue facility. The Deputy Director works closely with the Personnel and Finance Committees of the Board and under the general oversight of the Executive Director.

The Ecology Center:

The Ecology Center is a forty-year-old, grassroots, environmental service organization. The Ecology Center focuses on what local residents can do, rather than on the overwhelming problems we face. The Ecology Center facilitates the development of new efforts, further develops existing successful endeavors, and institutionalizes mature programs. The Ecology Center is focused on the five major areas of urban environmental impact: Waste, Water, Energy, Transportation, and Food. We are primarily funded by income generation, and believe strongly in self-sufficiency. Having said that, we seek support from businesses, government, foundations, and local donors to help launch new efforts, and to support those programs do not have institutional or enterprise sources of income.

The Ecology Center provides information, products, and direct services through our Berkeley's Residential Curbside Recycling Program, three Berkeley Farmers' Markets, Farm Fresh Choice food justice program, Terrain Magazine, Ecology Center Store and Information Services, our EcoHouse demonstration site, and by providing administrative support to fiscally-sponsored projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee All Financial Transactions
Ensure Adequate and Appropriate Financial Systems
Oversee Execution of Annual Audit with Outside Firm
Manage Financial Assets with Guidance from ED and Board
Provide Forecasting and Scenario Planning
Produce Annual Budget with ED, Treasurer, and Relevant Program Staff
Ensure Compliance with all Required Permits and Filings
Support Fundraising Efforts with Budget Development, Financial Documentation, Grant Tracking
Ensure Compliance with Relevant Labor Laws
Oversee Benefits Contracts, Sign-ups, and Management
Develop Personnel Policies in Accordance with ED and Board Directives and Establish Procedures Accordingly
Participate in Employee and Union Grievances as Necessary
Participate in or Lead Contract Negotiations as Needed
Oversee Employee Safety Programs
Oversee or File All Insurance Claims

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree Required, Preferably in Management, Finance, or Related Field. MBA a Plus
4-7 years Management and/or Supervisory Experience in an Operations, HR, or Finance Division
Detailed and Current Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices.
High Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Professional Grade Accounting Software with Fund Accounting
Experience Working in a Non-Profit Environment Preferable
Proactive Worker Who has Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Management Professional who Pays Attention to Both Detail and Bigger Picture Goals
Intelligent, Hard-working, and “Can Do” Attitude
Flexible, Responsive, and Able to Manage Diverse Priorities
Experience Working in Multicultural Environment; Spanish or Chinese Proficiency a Plus

We are looking for full time candidates: 8:00am to 5:00pm – Mon - Fri.
Compensation for this position depends on experience. Excellent benefit plan.

For consideration, please attach your cover letter and resume into the body of an e-mail and send to DeputyDirectorSearch@Ecologycenter.org with the position’s title in the subject line. Please also include salary requirements, work history, and availability. No Calls or Walk –ins.
The Ecology Center is a multicultural work environment, diversity is a core value. AA/EOE.