Executive Director: Biofuels Policy & Growth Leader

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave from day one

Military leave

156% state-matched retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Health insurance (employer-paid)

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance $20,000

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Career advancement opportunities

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Safe and secure work environment

Job summary

The Nebraska Ethanol Board is seeking an Executive Director in Lincoln, NE. This full-time, exempt role reports to the board and leads day-to-day office management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement.

Starting pay is $100,000 with compensation commensurate with education and experience within fiscal constraints. Enjoy generous benefits, travel up to 25% for conferences and events, and opportunities to shape biofuels policy and industry development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role
• Experience with board management/administration
• Experience with economic development/business recruitment
• Experience with marketing and communications
• Experience with advocacy, and leading fundraising and collaborative campaigns

Responsibilities

• Overall administration and management of board activities, programs, initiatives and personnel.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors to set the strategic direction for the NEB, including expansion into new and emerging technologies and related products.
• Work directly with staff and contracted resources to communicate agency priorities to appropriate constituents and stakeholders.
• Continuously engage with the Board of Directors to develop and execute the agency’s programming and budget goals, assuring adherence to internal agency policies and statutory responsibilities and duties.
• Provide leadership, management and mentoring to staff.
• Hire individuals for staff vacancies, conduct performance reviews, and maintain a professional office environment.
• Continuously seek out ways to engage with Nebraska ethanol producers including facility visits, attendance of important industry events, collaboration with industry trade associations, and leading NEB-hosted conferences or events.
• Support Nebraska fuel retailers looking to adopt higher ethanol blends through regulatory and policy guidance.
• Identify, finance, and directly participate in supportive programming that aims to increase fuel retail offerings of higher ethanol blends in Nebraska and other key markets for Nebraska ethanol producers.
• Prepare biennial budget requests for the State of Nebraska Legislature with the NEB marketing & finance manager.
• Collaborate with state agencies and private sector entities for business development related to the biofuels sector.
• Focus on media outreach and act as agency spokesperson.
• Engage, collaborate and foster positive relationships with allied industry groups and advocacy organizations.
• Promote good working relationships with state agencies, policymakers and legislators.
• Manage key annual biofuel events and industrial training seminars.
• Represent the Nebraska Ethanol Board on relevant boards, associations, etc.
• Travel to conferences, events and meetings both in and out-of-state, up to 25% of time.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification

Skills

Leadership

Board management

Economic development

Marketing & communications

Advocacy & fundraising

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Nebraska Ethanol Board is seeking an Executive Director in Lincoln, NE. This full-time, exempt role reports to the board and leads day-to-day office management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement.

Starting pay is $100,000 with compensation commensurate with education and experience within fiscal constraints. Enjoy generous benefits, travel up to 25% for conferences and events, and opportunities to shape biofuels policy and industry development.