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The job will specifically include the following responsibilities:

• Administration: The ED provides oversight and management of all non-profit operations including reporting, human resources, budgeting and financial management. The ED is also responsible for supervising and mentoring staff as well as hiring and training new staff members as needed. The ED works closely with the Board to implement CENH’s strategic plan and annual work plan. The ED assists the Board with development of existing Board members and recruiting new Board members.
• Leadership & Collaboration: The ED takes the lead in maintaining existing and cultivating new statewide energy stakeholder relationships. The ED leads the development of a coordinated approach with fellow stakeholders regarding key policy issues, and advocacy with NH executive branch and legislative leaders. The ED promotes CENH’s role as the state’s leader in clean energy advocacy and education.
• Event Coordination: Working closely with Staff and the Board, the ED provides leadership in developing event content and supervises staff who plan and coordinate an annual events calendar of activities including, but not limited to, workshops, webinars, member events, the annual Local Energy Solutions conference, and other public outreach opportunities.
• Communications: The ED is CENH’s spokesperson and regularly represents the organization in earned media, public speaking opportunities, and member outreach. The ED also oversees all communications activities and provides input and supervision to staff who produce newsletters, and maintaining an interactive, dynamic and accurate website and social media presence.
• Policy Advocacy: The ED leads the organization’s legislative and regulatory policy tracking and advocacy work for the organization working closely with the Director of Regulatory Affairs. Supported by staff, the ED actively participates in legislative and regulatory proceedings, preparing and presenting testimony, communicating complex policy developments clearly and concisely, and coordinating with our members to advocate for their interests. 
• Membership: The ED develops and leads the implementation of plans for increasing organization membership and retaining existing members, including business members and event sponsors. While the Senior Program Director recruits and on-boards new members, the ED is responsible for maintaining a strong, engaged, and supportive membership. The ED supports staff membership recruitment and relations by serving as a subject-matter expert and leading key membership benefit activities such as weekly policy calls during the legislative session.
• Fundraising: The ED leads CENH’s fundraising efforts, with support from staff and the Board. These fundraising efforts include membership, sponsorship, donor development, revenue from events, contracted services, and, in collaboration with the Senior Program Director, applying for grants from charitable foundations and governmental agencies.