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DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT AT GREENLEAF ADVISORS AND GREENLEAF COM

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2025

Director of Communication and Engagement | Greenleaf Advisors and Greenleaf Communities | Greater Chicago region, IL (remote)

We are seeking a mission-driven person, whose values include protecting natural resources and raising the quality of life for all.

About Greenleaf Advisors And Greenleaf Communities

Greenleaf Advisors is a consulting and transaction-services firm building sustainable enterprises and serving communities by engaging the intersection of capital, business, science and policy.

Greenleaf Communities is a nonprofit that engages multi-disciplinary teams of researchers and practitioners to advance practice and policy solutions that contribute to a healthy and sustainable world.

This role will work across both Greenleaf Advisors and Greenleaf Communities to advance a healthy and sustainable world by bridging expertise and resources across disciplines and sectors with market and policy solutions for protection of earth resources.

Position Summary

The Director of Communication and Engagement will lead communications, marketing, and outreach, develop communication strategies, and prepare and disseminate materials to inform policies and sustainable practices to develop a strong audience of influential decision makers.

This position will engage corporations, investors, governments, institutions, and NGOs to adopt and benefit from sustainable practices provided by Greenleaf clients and service partners, including clean energy, climate risk and emissions management, and nature-based solutions to climate change.

The Director of Communication and Engagement will report to John Andersen (President).

Position Responsibilities

  • Lead Communications, Marketing and Outreach strategy and implementation :

Conduct marketing, outreach, and communications to prospects, clients, and partners.

  • Bridge research to policy by communicating with primary partners, policymakers, and stakeholders. Engage private, public, and civic sectors.
  • Promote Greenleaf expertise and thought leadership via multiple channels (e.g., workshops, conferences, programs, social media).
  • Build awareness of Greenleaf capabilities to generate business.
  • Strategic thinking and collaboration to formulate programs and projects for execution.
  • Support Business Development and Client / Partner Engagement :
  • Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified prospects for Greenleaf offerings.

  • Capture and develop new client relationships to drive revenue generation.
  • Build and maintain relationships; collaborate with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Execute on client services; engage markets on behalf of clients / partners.
  • Conduct market outreach to capture interest in Greenleaf priorities and offerings.
  • Formulate and execute communication for fundraising and outreach / grants.
  • Candidate Requirements

    Bachelor’s Degree; Preference for graduate degree or comparable experience.

    5 – 10 years’ plus experience serving clients and originating and developing relationships with a background in sustainability, conservation, or environmental solutions preferred.

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    Ability to grasp complex subject matter with broad understanding and ability to translate.

    Strong outreach and client / partner engagement skills.

    Ability to think critically and work with factual analyses and data.

    Highly accomplished track record of success both individually and with teams.

    Demonstrated service focus to meet others’ needs.

    Ability to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial organization.

    Ability to work with people across disciplines / viewpoints and lead disparate teams.

    Chicago region based – willingness for periodic travel and to work flexibly.

    Compensation – $90,000 -150,000 based on experience. Compensation split across organizations.

    Application

    Submit a cover letter and resume to administration@greenleafadvisors.net. Please include how you heard about the position and if you were referred to the posting by someone.

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    Salary : $90,000 - $150,000

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