Position Profile

TITLE: Executive Director

REPORTS TO: Board of Directors

ANNUAL BUDGET: ~$1.6m CY 2025

TOTAL STAFF: ten (10) budgeted positions for CY 2025

We are EarthGen. Founded in 2011, EarthGen is a non-profit organization that equips youth to grow their power as changemakers for a sustainable future.

Through EarthGen’s science-based, action-oriented programs, young people gain the knowledge, skills, and experience they need to become leaders for climate solutions and environmental justice. With a focus on underserved communities across Washington state, EarthGen works to ensure that every young person can learn and take action to create a just and sustainable world.

EarthGen partners with educators and K-12 school communities to facilitate youth-centered, collective solutions for a healthy planet. You can explore all of EarthGen’s programs here.

EarthGen’s Values

Community - We build and support authentic relationships with each other and those we serve.

Equity - We strive to be allies for healthy and just communities, while building our own knowledge and capacity to do this work.

Collaboration - We listen and respond to community needs because we know our impact is greater when we work together.

Integrity - We earn trust by being respectful, honest, and following through on our commitments. We set high standards and do quality work.

Growth Mindset - We lead with curiosity, recognize that we are always growing, and view mistakes as opportunities to learn.

What You Bring

This is an opportunity for you to be an inspiring leader, shape EarthGen’s future and drive change in education and climate action. EarthGen is seeking a dynamic individual with a robust background with mission-driven organizations and a passion for education and climate science—someone whose expertise will inform and elevate our work. Your executive experience will be pivotal in ensuring operational oversight and enhancing EarthGen’s day-to-day decision-making.

We envision a leader who dreams big yet remains organized and capable of translating bold visions into actionable steps. Serving as our public face requires exceptional fundraising and communication skills to engage meaningfully with a diverse group of stakeholders. Your empathy and commitment to staff well-being will be crucial in preventing burnout and fostering a healthy workplace. 

We prioritize cultural competence and representation, seeking a leader whose lived experiences resonate with the communities we serve. If you're passionate about making a difference and cultivating a thriving workplace, we would love to hear from you!

This is a full-time salaried position requiring a willingness to work some evenings and weekends and occasional travel throughout the state of Washington. The salary range is between $125,000 - $150,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

EarthGen offers generous benefits including 20 vacation days and 11 paid holidays plus a week off in the summer and the week between Christmas and New Year. EarthGen pays 100% of employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance, makes a contribution toward dependent coverage, and offers a 403(b) retirement plan.

The EarthGen office is located in the Good Shepherd Center, a historic building in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood which houses many nonprofit organizations. The Executive Director will be expected to be present in the Wallingford office on a frequent, regular basis in order to meet with staff, the board, donors and other stakeholders in the Seattle area.

This role will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of January 17, 2025. Candidate materials are reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews will begin by late December, 2024. To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter (two pages or less) addressed to Board Chair, Lindsay Pearsall.

You may direct questions to Ed Rogan at ed@valtasgroup.com - 206.697.8428.

EarthGen values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, or pregnancy. EarthGen encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LBGTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. EarthGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.