About US Green Bank 50

The US Green Bank 50 (the GB 50) is the member-founded and member-driven coalition of Green Banks across the United States, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. Our mission is to develop regional, state, and local mission-driven Green Banks that provide financing and technical assistance for clean energy and climate solutions. GB 50 empowers member Green Banks in accelerating clean energy project development that drives economic, health, and environmental benefits for communities across the country.

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The Opportunity

We seek a visionary Executive Director to lead the GB 50 during a critical moment for Green Banks in the United States. This is an exceptional opportunity to build and scale a national, mission-driven organization that supports state and local Green Banks in driving a transformative clean energy transition. The Executive Director will lead the organization through a critical growth phase, building and managing a team, expanding shared services to be utilized by the membership, and raising operational and investment capital to support a thriving Green Banking ecosystem.

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Key Responsibilities

Organizational & Ecosystem Development

• Build a strong, resilient organization to support member Green Banks, honing GB 50’s mission, vision, and values and ensure organizational resilience and longevity
• Serve as a mission-driven leader accountable to GB 50's core purpose of empowering Green Banks to deliver economic, health, and environmental benefits to communities
• Ensure the financial integrity, sustainability, and operational effectiveness of the GB 50
• Develop and oversee all financial and operational procedures and tools for the organization
• Build relationships and a network of partners, including members and other critical stakeholders, across the country
• Enhance GB 50’s brand and external presence to raise the profile of the GB 50, its members, and the mission of Green Banking

Comprehensive Capital Formation & Fundraising

• Raise capital to scale Green Bank investment and impact – lead a multi-pronged fundraising strategy with diverse funder types focused on three areas: (1) support for the GB 50’s operations, programming, and shared services, (2) operating support for nascent or at-risk Green Banks, and (3) capital for Green Banks to deploy into clean energy projects
• Oversee the development of financial products and vehicles that can unlock capital at scale for Green Bank members, including efforts to standardize products and facilitate secondary market sales of Green Bank portfolios
• Educate and build relationships with a wide range of funders, including philanthropic donors, impact investors, including for program-related investments (PRI), institutional investors, private equity firms, and private banks

Member Services & Governance

• Oversee the design and implementation of comprehensive member services including shared legal services, compliance assistance, underwriting, joint procurement, and other areas requested by the member Green Banks
• Manage existing and new member working groups across specialized areas
• Create and maintain shared resources such as standardized loan documents, financial products, and operational templates
• Manage and communicate with the member-elected Board of Directors, including serving as the Board Secretary and developing clear governance policies and procedures
• Ensure all regulatory and grant compliance requirements are met across the organization's diverse funding sources

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Preferred Qualifications

Leadership & Strategy

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in clean energy, clean energy finance, nonprofit management, or related sectors
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams
• Strong strategic planning and execution capabilities with experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Experience working with mission and member-driven organizations or coalitions
• Experience developing and implementing robust operational, financial, and governance policies and procedures

Clean Energy & Green Finance Knowledge

• Extensive experience in private capital markets or impact investing
• Deep understanding of program-related investments (PRIs) and blended finance structures
• Track record of successfully raising significant capital from diverse sources including foundations, private investors, and government entities
• Experience structuring complex financial transactions and managing large-scale funding initiatives
• Understanding of renewable energy project development, energy efficiency, and climate finance mechanisms
• Familiarity with Green Banks, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and/or community lending practices
• Knowledge of federal and state clean energy policies and financing programs

Relationship Building & Communication

• Exceptional relationship-building skills with ability to engage diverse stakeholders across public, private, and nonprofit sectors
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience representing organizations to high-level audiences
• Proven ability to build consensus and facilitate collaboration among diverse member organizations

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Compensation: $200,000–$240,000 annual salary, with comprehensive benefits package.

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Location: Remote position with regular travel required for member meetings and conferences.

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The US Green Bank 50 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.