Vice President, Corporate Relations - Conservation International

Vice President, Corporate Relations

Center for Environmental Leadership in Business

Reports to: Senior Vice President and Executive Director, CELB

Virginia

Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Executive Director of Center for Environmental Leadership in Business (CELB), the Vice President, Corporate Relations is a leader within Conservation International and within CELB, one of the seven very important divisions within CI. The Vice President will lead CELB’s Conservation Investments team (see above for description of this team’s role and function) and share broad responsibility for the overall day-to-day management of CELB with the Vice President, Business Practices.

In serving as a leader within CELB, this individual draws upon, synthesizes and manages participation from all sectors of CI when necessary to ensure the success of the external business relationships. As an example, in a major corporate account relationship, the Vice President will integrate input from CI's divisions dealing with strategic marketing & global communications, regional programs, conservation science, and government policy, as well as CI's executive leadership and legal and finance departments, in all phases of the relationship – from concept stage to formal proposal to negotiated agreement to reporting on results.

In addition, this position chairs or serves on various CELB and CI teams dealing with organizational strategy, resources and governance. The Vice President has significant responsibility for reporting on the Center's performance to CI's Board of Directors, and has authority to represent CI and its views to the media and the public and will be required to travel as needed to corporate and NGO partner sites and to CI/CELB project sites in the field.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specifically, the Vice President will:

Lead the creation and execution of institutional strategies to meet CI’s goals for corporate partnering
Lead the strategy and stewardship of 7-8 figure multiyear partnerships with Fortune 500 companies
Create and oversee internal systems and processes for effective management of corporate relationships
Work closely with other CI divisions, in particular Strategic Marketing & Global Communications, as well as the Resources Division, to maximize corporate support contributing to CI's fundraising and branding objectives
Represent CELB on CI's Resources Management Group overseeing institution-wide fundraising strategies and tactics
Oversee the CELB Account Team responsible for reviewing performance of corporate accounts, building campaigns to reach across multiple accounts, and evaluating account strategies
Participate on the CELB Management Team responsible for budget, financial, and administrative oversight of the division (chaired by SVP/Executive Director)
Participate on the CELB Strategy Team responsible for setting and reviewing the Center's strategy and annual work programs (chaired by VP, Business Practices)

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate is an individual who wishes to assume a key leadership role in CI’s organization in forging strategic relationships with businesses committed to conservation.

Required Skills:

A minimum of 10 years managerial experience in relationship building between the public and the private sector.
A demonstrated collaborative ability to work in team settings across cultures and internally within a diverse and dynamic institution.
A track record of establishing strong working relationships with senior executives within the private sector, NGO, and public sector communities.
Experience and excellence in leadership and management in multi-dimensional organizations
A track record of creating innovative strategies, partnerships, and programs without existing models.
Demonstrated fundraising experience.
A good working knowledge of private sector development and public policy, preferably on the environment at the international level.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Previously delivered results while managing competing priorities under tight deadlines.
Demonstrated business development and negotiation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, presence and ability to effectively build strong relationships both internally and externally of the organization.
An excellent track record of growing and achieving sustainable results.
A reputation for high ethical standards and integrity.
A minimum of a four-year college degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred.

APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND: Cover letter and resume

Application Procedure:

Conservation International is committed to saving our environment. If you are able, please submit your application electronically! To apply, click here to submit your cover letter and resume. You may also send your application to: Conservation International Human Resources 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22202 No phone calls please. Conservation International is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits:

You can find out more about CI's benefits on our benefits page.

CI Values:

As we pursue our vision and mission, we are guided by these essential and timeless values:

Passion: We are inspired by nature and cherish the diversity of life in all of its forms.
Respect: We respect and trust each other, and we embrace our diversity of cultures, talents, and experiences.
Integrity: We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions.
Optimism: We are optimistic about the future of life on Earth and are confident that, with our partners, we will achieve unprecedented conservation results.
Courage: We tirelessly pursue our vision, taking bold action and persevering through challenges.

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