Executive Director of IQAir Foundation - IQAir North America, Inc.

Executive Director of IQAir Foundation

For over 60 years, IQAir has been a leader in improving indoor air quality in residential, commercial and institutional markets. IQAir’s vision is to assist people in living longer, healthier lives by providing products and services to help them breathe cleaner, healthier air. For our North American headquarters, located in La Mirada, California, we have an immediate opening for an Executive Director of IQAir Foundation.

Summary

The Executive Director is an expert in air quality and environmental, social and corporate governance. The Executive Officer is results-driven and provides leadership for all aspects of the organization with an emphasis on short and long-term goals and the execution of school and community air quality programs. This position is responsible for building new partnerships and funding opportunities nationwide and globally, oversees grant proposals and implementation.

The Executive Director has strong interpersonal and technical skills, the ability to empathize and work with people with different backgrounds with an appreciation for servant leadership, community-centered solutions, and Environmental and climate justice.

Attributes

• Proven success in winning government contracts, community engagement and business development
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to plan and monitor company goals and activities as well as work effectively under pressure in dealing with multiple priorities
• High-attention-to-detail, flexibility, follow-through, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and submit proposals and grants for funding
• Develop presentations for stakeholders
• Build relationships and engage with government organizations, community members, leaders, organizers, Environmental Justice partners and other clients.
• Work with Community Outreach Director to develop short- & long-term tactical business development strategies
• Maintain organization operations in ERP/CRM system, including entry and regular review and update of opportunities.
• Attends industry functions virtually or in person, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and industry trends
• As top organizational executive, the Executive Director gives presentations and represents the IQAir Foundation at events and conferences.
• Regularly report to board and president on status opportunity status.
• Create regular progress reports and perform thorough analysis
• Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within the company’s ERP/CRM (Dynamics).
• Up to 50% travel required

Qualifications

• Air Quality background with emphasis on program management, government, policy and fundraising experience
• Experience with writing grants or managing the grant writing process for non-profits
• Highly effective communication skills, capable of adapting communication style to a varied audience
• Able to pass a pre-employment background and drug screen

Other Requirements

May be required to attend and participate in professional development activities both in and outside the company to stay abreast of new developments and best practices.

What IQAir offers

IQAir offers a number of additional discretionary benefits such as:

• Work with a small, flexible international team
• Extensive on the job training and professional development
• Company with a strong value system
• Work in a Clean Air Facility
• 60 year history of excellence
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• 100% subsidized medical, dental & vision for team member
• 401K Plan with company match, 100% vested from day 1
• On-site gym and 24-Hour Fitness Gym Membership
• Wellness Program
• Alternative Transportation & Carpool Incentives
• 14.5 paid Holidays per year
• 12 Day of PTO in first year
• A slide!
• Weekly catered lunches

and much more!