VP of Materials Programs

Responsibilities

• Set overall strategy and operational responsibility for the Declare and LPC programs
• Lead business strategy development, including a 2027 harmonized program plan
• Manage key client relationships and corporate membership and sponsorship outreach
• Lead R&D fundraising and external partnerships for the Materials Team
• Set and track the Materials Team budget, revenue and OKRs
• Lead three direct reports and provide oversight of the Materials Team
• Serve as primary contact for technology and business partners and negotiate contracts

Requirements

• 15+ years in nonprofit or sustainability sector, 10+ years in leadership with $1-3M revenue responsibility
• Strategic planning and business planning experience
• Organizational leadership and managing a growing team
• Financial management and budgeting at department level
• Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field
• Connections with building materials industry leaders
• Experience administering programs or standards and third-party audits
• Experience managing remote virtual teams
• Living Future Accreditation (support provided within one year)

Benefits

• Employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability and 403(b)
• Three weeks paid annual leave, 12 days sick leave, paid volunteer time
• $50/month internet stipend

About the Company

Living Future is a nonprofit transforming the building industry toward culturally rich, socially just and ecologically restorative communities through the Living Building Challenge and related programs.