New Ecology, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Green Building Services. Applicants should
have strong management skills, knowledge of sustainable development, people and
teambuilding skills, and an entrepreneurial spirit. This position represents a rare opportunity
for a proven leader to work for an organization that is at the forefront of green building
innovations and making a real impact at the intersection of equity and climate change. The Vice
President will be responsible for developing and directing the work of New Ecology’s Green
Building team and coordinating with New Ecology’s President and Senior Management team to
advance the mission and vision of the organization. This is a hybrid position that is based in the
Boston office.

The Organization
New Ecology (NEI) is a nationally recognized, innovative non‐profit corporation whose mission
is to catalyze community-based sustainable development and bring its benefits to underserved
populations. NEI’s work is a true example of acting locally to address global environmental and
equity issues. It does so by providing technical and programmatic services to support low-
income populations by making new and existing affordable housing and community facilities
efficient, durable, resilient, and healthy. NEI is known for its cross-disciplinary approach that
delivers one-stop-shop services to clients. Staff provide green building technical assistance for
100-200 new construction and rehabilitation projects annually and have greened approximately
200,000 units of affordable housing and assisted other community and public facilities with
energy efficiency and green building services. The results of our work are high-performance,
healthy, climate resilient buildings that benefit low-income populations and address carbon
emissions.

The organization is 23 years old and has had a stable senior management team for over 18
years, including a long-standing President. During that time, it has grown from a staff of 2 to 54
and annual revenues have increased to over $7 million. The organization has a robust fee-for-
service model that generates approximately 60% of its revenue. The staff is passionate about
the work, and the organization boasts a low staff turnover rate and a collaborative, supportive,
and collegial work environment. NEI is governed by a seven-member Board. The offices are
located in Boston, MA; Baltimore, MD; and Wilmington, DE.

The Opportunity
NEI has experienced tremendous growth and its success at the forefront of the industry
portends continued demand for its services and increases in staff. While this new hire replaces a
professional in the role for 17 years, this moment in time offers opportunities for redefining this
role and expanding our senior team expansion to match NEI’s growth and success. The Vice
President will be instrumental in designing and operationalizing the growth plan. This position
will report directly to New Ecology’s President and will be responsible for six direct reports.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:
Vision and Mission Direction

• Represent New Ecology, Inc’s perspective, learnings, and vision in public presentations and forums;
• Provide leadership and coordinate strategic direction with local and remote Green Building teams; and
• In coordination with the President and Senior Management team, develop strategic direction for New Ecology’s growing Green Building Consulting Services to achieve target profitability while simultaneously maximizing positive impact specifically within the context of low-income communities.

External Engagement

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with client and partner organizations and ensure that New Ecology maintains its reputation as one of the best green building consulting firms in the nation;
• Engage with and provide technical support to local, state, and national organizations and entities that develop policies and programs related to sustainable and efficient affordable housing.

Fiscal Responsibilities

• Develop the annual budget for the Boston Green Building Services business line, including the development of revenue projections for contracted and anticipated work; Evaluate the budgetary performance for the business line on a monthly basis;
• Responsible for financial performance and key performance indicators for consulting projects from tracking to evaluation.

Management

• Manage and oversee the Boston Green Building team of managing Directors, including Directors of Engineering, Technical Services, Field Services, and Green Building Services; Work directly with the Director of Green Building Operations to define, implement and revise operational practices, guidelines/policies, and systems to improve business line capacity and performance; and
• Oversee the growth and recruitment needs of the Green Building team and coordinate with Human Resources to recruit, hire, and train a skilled, capable, and diverse staff.

Qualifications

All applicants must demonstrate a desire for a career with a mission-driven organization and to
have an impact on addressing the challenges of climate change and equity. NEI typically hires
multidisciplinary, lifelong learners who naturally seek a deeper understanding of ways to bring
sustainability to the building and community level, how buildings operate, and how to mobilize
financial and technical resources to convince owners and operators to adopt greener practices.
While it is recognized that candidates will not possess all the following qualities, successful
applicants for Vice President of Green Building Services will exemplify most of the following
attributes, skills, and experiences:

A Strategic and Entrepreneurial Leader
▪ Demonstrated vision and leadership in the sustainability and/or affordable housing
communities
▪ Experience in the high-performance building, energy efficiency, and green building
certification sectors; an understanding of relevant regulations and requirements is a plus
▪ Entrepreneurial in approach with experience in recognizing trends, evolving a product
or service, or seizing upon opportunities to be at the forefront of a field
▪ Proven experience with strategic thinking and plan operationalization
▪ Agile and thrives in an environment of change
▪ Demonstrated success in integrating social justice and equity principles into overall
organizational strategy
▪ Talented at solving problems, synthesizing complexity, and finding innovative solutions
▪ An understanding of the unique ecosystem of affordable housing design and
development is a plus
A Seasoned and Facilitative Manager
▪ Minimum of 10 years of experience in management in a related field, with five years at a
senior level.
▪ Documented experience managing a highly talented, technical staff, including hiring
and supervision
▪ Business development and financial management experience
▪ Experienced in maintaining a collaborative and family-friendly work
environment with the aptitude to motivate, coach, and respect staff
▪ Demonstrated success in ensuring accountability across a growing staff
▪ Experienced as a consensus decision-maker and team builder

A Powerful Communicator and Engaging Leader

▪ Able to communicate complex ideas both orally and in writing, one-on-one and in large
groups
▪ Demonstrated experience with client or external stakeholder interface
▪ Shows patience, and humility, and is curious and accessible
▪ A confidence builder across a diverse group of stakeholders

Desired Credentials
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

Benefits
NEI provides excellent benefits including fully paid dental, disability, and basic life insurance,
75% of the cost of health insurance, four weeks of vacation, a 3% match on 403(b) contributions,
and unlimited sick time. Professional development is a priority for NEI, and therefore it
provides financial assistance for training and certifications.
The office is currently a hybrid work environment; the expectation is that the Vice President
will spend time in the Boston office every week with some opportunity to work remotely.

Application Guidelines
Candidates must include a resume and a cover letter that describes how their qualifications and
experience match the needs and mission of NEI. Applications will be accepted until the position
is filled.
Send required documents to: https://eostransitions.applicantpool.com/jobs/
This executive search is being conducted by Eos Transition Partners consultant Nancy Jackson.
All submissions will be acknowledged and are confidential, and any questions must be
submitted to Nancy Jackson at: njackson@eostransitions.com