The Director of the SLV Redemption & Recycling Centers (SLV RRC), David Wright, has resigned his position as Director, effective 12/31/14. “We’re going to miss Dave” said VWC Board President Lynn McKibbin. “He has been so great for our recycling business. He streamlined our recycling operation and made very large reductions in expenses so that we remain economically viable for another 20 years,” said McKibbin.

Wright was instrumental in winning a new recycling contract with the County of Santa Cruz as well as gaining funding from the Community Foundation for a new County-wide Styrofoam recycling program. “Recycling is a fascinating business and continues to play a critical role in reducing our impact on the planet” said Wright. Wright has been offered a partnership in a company that does strategic planning.

Seeking a New Director

With Wright’s departure, the Club is in search of a new Director of the SLV RRC. Please forward the following job description to anyone you think might be a qualified candidate:

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

12-16-2014

RECYCLING DIRECTOR

VALLEY WOMEN’S CLUB SLV REDEMPTION/RECYCLING CENTERS 

FELTON, CALIFORNIA

OVERVIEW

The non-profit Valley Women’s Club Board of Directors seeks a Director to oversee staff and operations at its three redemption/recycling centers in San Lorenzo Valley.  The position is ½ time and fully benefitted.

OPPORTUNITY

Are you an executive-level manager seeking an opportunity to provide leadership, management, and strategic direction to a non-profit organization’s recycling centers?

ABOUT THE VALLEY WOMEN’S CLUB  

Established in 1978, the Valley Women’s Club (VWC) works to improve life in the San Lorenzo Valley through community action, awareness and leadership in environmental, educational, cultural, social, and political issues.  Under contract with the County of Santa Cruz, the VWC operates redemption/recycling centers at the Ben Lomond Transfer Station and in Felton and Boulder Creek.  The centers’ annual operating budget of approximately $1 million supports a full-time and part-time staff of 11.  For more information on the VWC and its Redemption/Recycling Centers, visit the website at www.vwcweb.org

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: for complete job description, go to www.vwcweb.org.

The Director

• Produces and maintains records, and manages contracts and reports for the Recycling/Redemption Centers (RRC).
• Has overall responsibility for the finances of the RRC, including financial reports, budget development and implementation, as well as meeting the financial objectives set by the Valley Women’s Club Board of Directors.
• Works with the Board to establish operational objectives, and ensures smooth day-to-day operations at the centers.
• Hires, orients, evaluates and terminates staff, and oversees the training, supervision and safety of the staff.
• Maintains positive communication and relationships with the Valley Women’s Club membership as well as the public.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Required Experience

   Experience as a Program Manager, Executive Director or other executive-level position

   Experience managing and leading a staff, including knowledge of Federal and State labor laws, workers’ comp, and personnel best practices

   Strong fiscal management experience including developing and managing an annual budget, Profit & Loss reporting and balancing the delivery of services against the realities of a budget

   Experience with contract negotiation, monitoring and reporting

Required Skills & Abilities

   Proficiency in computer business systems, including QuickBooks and MS Office (or equivalent)

   Proven management style that advocates positive team values

   Exceptional problem-solving, project management, organizational and follow-through skills

   Stellar communication skills, both written and verbal

   Outstanding relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with a high degree of cultural competency

Desirable Experience

   Knowledge of recycling organizations

   Knowledge of Santa Cruz County government

   Knowledge of the San Lorenzo Valley

   Experience working with a non-profit Board of Directors

   Experience managing grants

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this exempt, part-time position is $30-36,000 a year, dependent on qualifications. The compensation package includes health and life insurance, a dental/vision stipend, and PTO.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Completed applications must be received by 5:00 pm on January 15, 2015 in Microsoft Word format with the subject line: VWC Application for [Name of Applicant].   Send applications to Lynn McKibbin at lynnmckibbin@cruzio.com via email.

Please include the following in the attachment:

1. Information Sheet with the following:
   1. Name
   2. Home Address
   3. Work Address
   4. Current Organization Name
   5. Current Organization Website
   6. Position and Years in Position
   7. Preferred Telephone
   8. Secondary Telephone
   9. E-mail
2. Cover letter of no more than one page
3. Resume

The Valley Women’s Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer Organization Contact Information