Managing Director for HOPEx  

The role

This is a key position within a new company, with plenty of head room to grow. The Managing Director will be responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the organization - including international expansion. You will ensure implementation of HOPEx’s mission to be the first and leading substantial plastic offset company.

This role will be reporting to the Founder and will be managing a team comprised initially of a Campaign Manager, Operations Administrator and Field Operations Officer. The Managing Director will conceptualize, manage and oversee complex project plans, working in close collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders.

Project Development and Management:

• Works with the Board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through program implementation, strategic planning and community outreach.
• Develop and execute overseas expansion programs.
• Oversee management of the entire team both domestically and eventually in expansion offices.
• Problem solve strategic and operational issues that the Exchange will encounter.
• Develop processes to ensure the quality and timely delivery of operations.

Financial Management:

• Responsible for the end to end fiscal integrity of HOPEx, including accurate financial statements and regulatory compliance.
• Direct and administer all financial plans and oversee business policies and financial practices.
• Develop and monitor budgets to assure organizational efficiency and appropriate resource allocation; manage cash flow.

Human Resources and Leadership:

• Provide strong inspirational leadership
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, compensation and performance management
• Regulatory oversight and legal compliance
• Mentoring and coaching of employees
• Establish staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities and priorities
• Conduct annual performance appraisals

Operations:

• Serve as one of HOPEx’s primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media and the general public.
• Oversee risk management and legal activities.
• Oversee administrative functions for HopeX office and staff; ensure smooth daily operations of the company.
• Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the Founder informed of all issues.

About us

The Plastic Credit Exchange (HOPEx) is a non-profit founded by HOPE and its partners in order to prevent plastic waste from ending up in our oceans, landfills, and food chains. HOPEx takes plastic pledges from companies, and provides them with a way to offset their plastic footprints; that is, credible and verifiable post-consumer plastic removal from our environment. Overseen by a global steering committee, HOPEx maintains 100% transparency in its work.

The role

This is a key position within a new company, with plenty of head room to grow. The Managing Director will be responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the organization - including international expansion. You will ensure implementation of HOPEx’s mission to be the first and leading substantial plastic offset company.

This role will be reporting to the Founder and will be managing a team comprised initially of a Campaign Manager, Operations Administrator and Field Operations Officer. The Managing Director will conceptualize, manage and oversee complex project plans, working in close collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders.

Who you are:

We are looking for a self-starter, environmentally savvy individual with strong business acumen who is well-equipped to develop, improve and launch our plastic offset business.

• Preferably with a Master’s Degree
• Preferably with a management consulting background
• Strong financial management skills
• Entrepreneurial
• At least 5 years of operational experience
• Excellent presentation skills