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[Cnielsen56 at aol.com]

I am in the Board of Directors of NYIPL. If you are interested in this  
position, let me know off-list (Christian Nielsen - _cnielsen56 at aol.com_ 
(mailto:cnielsen56 at aol.com) ) 
Position Description for 
New  York Interfaith Power and Light Executive Director 
Summary: 
New York  Interfaith Power and Light (NYIPL) is a New  York non-profit 
organization [501( c ) (3)] whose  mission is: 
In response to global warming our mission is to promote  stewardship of the 
earth by faith communities through energy conservation and  efficiency and 
through the use of renewable  energy. 
Established  in 2003, NYIPL's  72 members (45 congregations and 28 
individuals) have committed to take action on global  warming. NYIPL facilitates that 
action by providing leadership in energy  conservation and renewable energy 
programs,  education and outreach, and public policy advocacy. NYIPL is one of 24 
similar statewide  that are part of the national Interfaith Power and Light 
faith-based  environmental justice movement addressing global  warming. 
NYIPL’s  executive director is responsible for leading,  growing, and 
managing NYIPL, under the direction of  its Board of Directors and as guided by NYIPL’
s Strategic Plan. As part of this  effort, the executive director is expected 
 to increase NYIPL’s financial stability. Major responsibilities include plan 
 implementation, fundraising, board development, staff management and  
development, public relations, assuring legal and  fiduciary compliance and 
increasing the  membership in the organization. 
Initial  Responsibilities 
1.      Direct organizational  programs, strategies, and activities so that 
they are consistent with  fulfilling organizational mission. Complete and 
implement three-year strategic  plan. 
2.      Develop and implement fund development strategies, including grant  
proposals, major donors, and direct mail.  Diversify NYIPL's funding base by 
developing new funding sources. Serve as manager of all grants, including the 
EPA ShopIPL  Grant, The Regeneration Project Challenge Grant and the  Troy 
Annual Conference Peace with Justice Grant. 
3.      Work  with the Treasurer and Finance Committee to prepare an annual 
budget and manage  income and expenses to assure fiscal accountability 
throughout the  year. 
4.      Cultivate ongoing  relationships with key individuals in 
corporations,  governments, foundations and other sources currently supporting NYIPL. 
5.      Recruit,  hire, supervise and evaluate the work of NYIPL staff 
members. Maintain  personnel records. (New employees will be subject  to the 
approval of the NYIPL Board of  Directors.) Make reports and recommendations to the 
Board of Directors  concerning the work performance and continued employment of 
staff  members. 
6.      Facilitate  the planning, promotion and execution of the annual NYIPL 
 conference. 
7.      Foster  communication linkages with  the Board of Directors, 
membership, officials and  New York  judicatories. 
8.      Support  all NYIPL committees on an as needed basis. 
Ultimate Responsibilities: 
1.      Represent NYIPL to the public in ways that will encourage 
congregations  to join. This requires various forms of  presentations, such as speeches, 
sermons, slide shows, panel discussions, annual conferences, regional 
workshops, etc.  
2.      Develop,  diversify, and enlarge the Board of Directors, with 
emphasis on clergy. Recruit  additional religious leaders to the  organization. 
3.      Conduct an ongoing public relations campaign  to keep NYIPL in the 
public view. Serve as  NYIPL’s primary press spokesperson. 
4.      Oversee  the recruitment of volunteers to support and participate in 
NYIPL programs and activities. 
Desired  Qualifications 
1.      Minimum  of five years experience working in  the faith community, 
either professionally or as a  congregant.  Experience as  congregational or 
denominational leader and/or experience working in the  interfaith community is 
strongly preferred. 
2.      Experience  at the executive level of a non-profit organization or 
similar  entity. 
3.      Knowledge  of and demonstrated concern for environmental issues, 
particularly global  warming and energy issues.  An understanding of why 
environmental  issues are religious issues. 
4.      Grant  writing and administrative  skills, fiscal management 
including budget  development and fundraising experience. 
5.      Communication skills:  must be a good public speaker and a strong 
writer.  
6.      B.A. or  B.S.; M. of Divinity or ordained clergy desired,  but not 
required. 
7.      Access to office space (can be at home). 
Proposed Salary and Benefits: 
$25,000,  plus expenses.  This is a salaried, executive position,  not 
considered to be hourly.  It is  expected that it will be approximately half time, 
and is based on a $50,000  salary.  The days and hours are  completely 
flexible, and will be dictated by the needs of the position.  They will include 
attendance at the  annual IPL meeting, attendance at the annual NYIPL meeting, 
monthly Sunday night  conference calls (or other time as determined by the Board of 
Directors), and  attendance at NYSERDA or other agency conferences as  
appropriate. 
NYIPL is unable to offer benefits (health insurance, paid time off, etc.)  at 
this time.  Salary and benefits  will be contingent on funds available, and 
there is no minimum length of  contract implied in this position. 
Location  of Job: within New  York State.  It is expected that for  the near 
future, the Executive Director will maintain his/her own office space  as our 
funding does not allow for rental of space or equipment.   
Termination  of Employment:  On 2 weeks written notice from the Board  of 
Directors or the Executive  Director.



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