VP of Materials Programs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon.

📋 Description

• Drive the strategy and vision for engagement with the Living Future movement.

• Supervise the Materials Team along with its Declare and Living Product Challenge initiatives.

• Assume overall strategic and operational responsibility for research and development, client success, sales, marketing, and partnerships.

• Establish and nurture strategic partnerships to expand the Declare and LPC programs.

• Collaborate with clients to co-create and refine program strategies.

• Assist with corporate membership and sponsorship outreach efforts.

• Act as a spokesperson at industry events and engage in strategic stakeholder discussions.

• Lead fundraising for R&D, including managing collaborator relationships, creating concept notes, pitch decks, and fostering creative partnerships.

• Formulate a written business strategy for evolving Materials programs and develop a 2027 harmonized program plan.

• Maintain pricing systems and structures that recognize staff contributions and support scalable impact.

• Monitor industry trends, global regulations, and funding opportunities.

• Evaluate operations, staff capacity, expertise, client sentiment, resilience, and team strengths and weaknesses.

• Participate on Living Future’s Management Team and facilitate coordination across organizational teams.

• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative workplace culture.

• Identify and prioritize opportunities for program evolution, including new pathways, metrics, crosswalks, processes, and third-party verification.

• Provide oversight, professional development, and coordination for three direct reports.

• Manage relationships and contracts with Geofund and other Materials Team business partners.

• Set, track, and report on the annual Materials Team budget, revenues, expenditures, OKRs, and impact.

• Maintain accountability for Materials Team revenue and impact, which was approximately $1.25M in 2025.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit and/or sustainability sectors.

• At least 10 years in a leadership role with revenue responsibility typically ranging from $1M to $3M.

• Extensive knowledge of green manufacturing, CSR, and DEI issues, trends, and programs.

• Strong understanding of business development, sales, customer service, and certification processes.

• Comfortable using CRM platforms like Salesforce and customer service tools such as HelpScout.

• Familiarity with Living Future labels and certifications, as well as broader theories of change in the building materials supply chain transparency movement.

• Proven experience in strategic planning and business planning.

• Demonstrated leadership and management experience, particularly in overseeing a growing team of direct reports.

• Proven track record in team leadership, performance management, growth, and empowerment.

• Proficient in department-level financial management, including invoicing software, budgeting platforms, and financial metric tracking.

• Demonstrated operational experience in creating repeatable processes, quality assurance systems, and staff training.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to foster ideas and feedback from diverse customers, funders, and stakeholders.

• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and fostering an inclusive work environment.

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field is preferred but not mandatory.

• Strong connections with industry leaders in building materials are advantageous.

• Experience in program/standards administration and establishing third-party audit systems is a plus.

• Experience working with virtual teams and remote management is beneficial.

• Living Future Accreditation is a plus; candidates may obtain it within one year.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employer-covered health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.

• Life insurance for employees.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• 403(b) retirement plan.

• Three weeks of paid annual leave.

• 12 days of sick leave.

• Paid time off for volunteering.

• $50/month stipend to help cover home internet expenses.

• A collaborative, team-oriented, and mission-driven remote work environment.

• Reasonable accommodations available throughout the application and interview process.

• Support provided to achieve Living Future Accreditation within one year for candidates not already accredited.