Executive Director

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Director is responsible for planning and executing MnCIFA’s investment strategy, business development, project financing, statutory compliance, staff management, and outcomes reporting to ensure MnCIFA’s resources deliver measurable climate, economic and community benefits. The position is hired by and reports to the MnCIFA Board of Directors, whose 13 members are appointed by the Governor.

Duties include strategic, financial and operational management, collaboration with the Board

Job description

The Executive Director is responsible for planning and executing MnCIFA’s investment strategy, business development, project financing, statutory compliance, staff management, and outcomes reporting to ensure MnCIFA’s resources deliver measurable climate, economic and community benefits. The position is hired by and reports to the MnCIFA Board of Directors, whose 13 members are appointed by the Governor. Duties will include:

Strategic management:

• Lead planning and execution of financing projects that advance the state’s clean energy goals to reduce carbon, build resilient communities and advance equity in clean energy;
• Actively engage with community leaders and organizations in the private, nonprofit and public sectors to ensure equitable access and deployment of green financing, particularly for historically underserved communities.

Financial management:

• Lead business development and cultivate strong partnerships to initiate and finance projects with financial institutions, developers, utilities, Tribes, community organizations, governmental agencies, clean-tech innovators and philanthropic investors.
• Develop and execute MnCIFA’s investment strategy, leveraging innovative financing products and tools to maximize clean energy impacts statewide.

Operational management:

• Oversee all agency operations, including budgets, strategic plans, personnel management, statutory and policy compliance, procurement, audits, and reporting;

Collaborate with and support the Board of Directors, keeping directors fully informed of strategic plans, milestones, risk factors, and portfolio management.