Seeking Executive Director Candidates

Job Opportunity: Executive Director of Sustainable Sharon Coalition

Are you a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you care deeply about sustainability and want to lead community-wide change? Sustainable Sharon Coalition (SSC) is seeking an inaugural Executive Director (ED) to help shape the future of sustainability in Sharon. Preference will be given to applicants residing in Sharon, MA, followed by those in neighboring municipalities. The ED will report to the SSC Board of Directors.

✅ Leadership Training & Certification
You'll be enrolled in the comprehensive Green Community Catalysts (GCC) 12-week Incubator — a $2,400 value — and receive a certificate of completion. This course is designed for local changemakers and sustainability leaders. It includes:

• Weekly instruction and guided leadership development

• One year of membership in the Green Impact Project, a peer networking and support group for EDs

• Training in community engagement, fundraising, and EcoAction techniques, particularly for Sharon

After completing the Incubator course, you would apply what you learned directly in Sharon. This is your chance to turn passion into action — and build a legacy of sustainability in our town.

✅ Compensation
You will receive a one-time $1,000 stipend plus a percentage of the funds that you generate from new revenue streams.

✅ Community Impact
As an ED, you will have creative freedom and SSC board support to lead green grassroots projects for the Sharon community. You will be expected to network and collaborate with SSC members, local government, community leaders, and other stakeholders.

Role and Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure they align with SSC’s mission, values, and financial strategy

• Work with the SSC Board of Directors to set annual goals—and be evaluated on meeting those objectives

• Work with the Treasurer to create and manage the annual budget

• Lead development efforts, spending approximately 50% of your time on fundraising and grant activities

• Mentor and training team members

• Organize community events and recruit volunteers

• Analyze current processes and implement systems as needed

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree

• Strong business experience (nonprofit or for-profit), including development, communications, operations, HR, and finance

• Passion and working knowledge of sustainability, climate action, and behavior change

• Experience in engaging residents and driving action

• A proven record in fundraising or sales

• Strong relationships across sectors: local government, schools, businesses, nonprofits, and the community at large

• Excellent presentation and leadership skills

• Startup experience or the ability to thrive in an organizational building phase

Who Should Apply?

This leadership role is ideal for passionate individuals who want to make a measurable difference in our community while growing their experience in nonprofit leadership, organizing, and environmental action.

This role is ideal for:

🌟 A retired executive ready to re-engage through purpose-driven work
🌟 A nonprofit ED who wants to focus their energy on local climate impact
🌟 An empty-nester eager to return to the workforce with meaning
🌟 Anyone with vision, grit, and a desire to build a legacy of sustainability

🔗 Email a cover letter and resume to Jobs@sustainablesharon.org.

📅 Application Deadline: Friday, August 22, 2025

😊 We look forward to hearing from you!