Executive Director

Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000, depending on experience

Location: Virtual – USA (preferred) or Europe

About Change Chemistry

Change Chemistry unites over 125 members across industries—including chemical companies, manufacturers, retailers, startups, policymakers, and NGOs—to promote safer, sustainable chemistry solutions. Through collaboration, Change Chemistry seeks to remove barriers to safer chemistry, foster innovation, and support policies that advance these goals.

After nearly 20 years as a trusted advocate for green and sustainable chemistry, Change Chemistry is positioned for growth and impact. We are looking for an impactful, collaborative Executive Director to expand our influence and drive adoption of sustainable chemistry across global supply chains.

Visit https://member.changechemistry.org/ to learn more.

About the Opportunity

The Executive Director will build on Change Chemistry’s legacy of collaboration, scaling the organization’s mission and impact. This role offers an exciting platform for a mission-driven leader to guide Change Chemistry’s growth, expand membership, and strengthen partnerships. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will work with a team of six and collaborate closely with founder Joel Tickner, who will serve as a Strategic Advisor during the transition. 

Key Responsibilities

• Mission Stewardship: Optimize governance, program offerings, and the business model to advance green and sustainable chemistry.
• Financial Sustainability: Lead the organization in setting and achieving financial growth targets through membership expansion and other revenue sources aligned with our mission.
• External Representation: Build strategic partnerships across sectors, representing Change Chemistry within the sustainable chemistry community.
• Strategic Leadership: Oversee strategic plan implementation, in partnership with the Board.
• Collaborative Culture: Foster a supportive, collaborative environment while hiring and mentoring future leaders.
• Membership Engagement: Ensure member value delivery and impact, working closely with stakeholders.
• Board Partnership: Serve as the primary liaison to the Board, supporting ongoing open Board-Management relations.

Qualifications

· Experience: 5-10+ years in a leadership role with a track record of scaling mission-driven organizations, ideally in sustainable chemistry or a related field.

• Skills: Proven entrepreneurial and pragmatic management skills, financial growth strategy, and team empowerment.
• Leadership: Demonstrated success in fostering cross-sector collaborations, with credibility among public, private, and social sectors.
• Mindset: Entrepreneurial, results-oriented, and adaptable; unwavering commitment to sustainability.
  
  

Application Instructions

Change Chemistry values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. To apply, please submit a cover letter outlining your interest for Change Chemistry and resume or CV to EDapp@changechemistry.org.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. For inquiries, please use the same email address. A search committee will start interviewing after 4 weeks, but the vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.