Job Opening – Executive Director Northeast-Midwest Institute

The Northeast-Midwest Institute – a Washington-based, non-profit, and non-partisan research organization dedicated to economic vitality, environmental quality, and regional equity for Northeast and Midwest states – is seeking an executive director. The executive director will serve as the full-time chief executive officer of the Institute and coordinate with the Northeast-Midwest Congressional and Senate Coalitions, bi-partisan caucuses that advocate for federal policies on agricultural, economic development, energy, environmental issues.

The Executive Director of the Northeast-Midwest Institute is elected by the Board of Directors and his/her principal responsibilities are to:

1. Oversee administrative, operational, and financial matters for a $3.5-million organization with funding from foundations, states, and government grants;

2. Lead the group’s policy and strategic planning processes, identify potential projects, and attract funding and partners;

3. Manage a professional staff – with expertise on an array of economic development, environmental, agricultural, and energy issues – and ensure the highest quality work product;

4. Represent the Institute’s policies and programs before multiple constituencies to promote issues of significance to the Northeast and Midwest states;

5. Identify and secure funding for the Institute and for research and policy studies.

Candidates should have a minimum seven years managing people and programs for a non-profit or comparable organization that focuses on policy development. They must possess excellent communications, analytical, and writing skills, and demonstrate an ability to raise funds and work in a team environment. Candidates also should have a strong understanding of the economic development and environmental issues impacting the region, as well as knowledge of government budget processes. Experience on Capitol Hill or comparable state or federal experience is desired.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Resumes and writing samples should be forwarded on a confidential basis to nemwsearch@yahoo.com. Email applications are preferred, but they also can be mailed to Northeast-Midwest Institute, attn: Search Committee, 50 F Street, N.W., Suite 950; Washington, D.C. 20001.

Formed in the mid-1970's, the Institute fulfills its mission by conducting research and analysis, developing and advancing innovative policies, providing evaluation of key federal programs, disseminating information, and highlighting sound economic and environmental technologies and practices. The Institute is an equal opportunity employer. More information on the Northeast-Midwest Institute’s activities can be found at www.nemw.org <http://www.nemw.org/> .