Land of Enchantment Clean Cities Coalition is seeking applications for the Executive Director position, as follow:
LOECC Executive Director Position Description
Job Summary:
Land of Enchantment Clean Cities Coalition (LOECC) is seeking an energetic leader to serve as Executive Director and guide the organization in reducing petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector in New Mexico.
As part of a national network of coalitions that are funded and supported by US Department of Energy (DOE), LOECC has worked as a non-profit 501(c)3 throughout New Mexico since 1994 helping fleets, municipalities, businesses and individuals to promote alternative transportation fuels that include natural gas, propane, electricity, ethanol, hydrogen and bio-fuels to reduce vehicle emissions. The Executive Director will have access to a national network of Clean Cities Coalitions as well as direct partnerships with the DOE, and multiple stakeholder organizations within New Mexico.
Further, the Coalition promotes multi-modal transportation and vehicle miles traveled reduction by providing personal and commercial transportation alternatives that improve economic and environmental justice and quality of life for all New Mexicans.
Essential Duties and Skills:
This position is responsible for the strategic leadership and direction of LOECC within the broader Clean Cities and Communities network. This position performs a variety of advanced professional, technical, analytical, and administrative duties. Duties also require interaction with government leaders and staff as well as community leaders and private sector fleets and fuels personnel.
Work duties can include, but are not limited to, building the financial and outreach capacity of the coalition; developing annual and quarterly work plans; providing technical assistance to stakeholders; engaging with peer coalitions; leading coalition communications including attendance at events, social media, newsletter and other tools; and daily management of programs and activities. The work assignments are broad in scope and are performed with considerable independence.
Qualified candidates will be excellent communicators and project managers and possess strong creativity, professional organization, outreach, education and political skills. Candidates must also have a functional understanding of technical issues, including policies related to alternative fuels and alternative fuel technologies.
The successful candidate will be driven to grow the LOECC into a leading force for alternative fuels in New Mexico. The position will require extensive reporting, networking, and fundraising abilities.
Work Environment and Requirements:
The Executive Director is expected to maintain a primary residence in the State of New Mexico. Daily duties may be performed remotely, with extensive travel within New Mexico expected. Candidate must have personal transportation available to reach all communities within New Mexico. Out-of-state travel to at least two DOE meetings annually is required.
Minimum Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree
Experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, website management, and publishing software considered a plus.
Compensation:
Minimum compensation is $45,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, pending approval of the LOECC Board of Directors. The successful candidate may have the ability to increase annual compensation based on successful fundraising within the bylaws of the non-profit and subject to the approval of the LOECC Board of Directors.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume (or CV) and cover letter outlining applicable qualifications, experience, and vision. Applications will be reviewed by current LOECC staff, supporting staff, and Board of Directors.
For more information, please visit https://www.loecc.org and https://cleancities.energy.gov. Please send detailed applications, questions, or both to loecleancities@newmexico.com
Colin Messer has been the Land of Enchantment Clean Cities Coalition Executive Director since 2016 and has been as a board member and consultant with the Coalition since 1996. In 2015, Messer retired from the State of New Mexico Energy Office where he oversaw statewide alternative transportation fuels and fleets as well as biomass to energy projects.
In a 45-year career, Messer has operated auto repair facilities, farmed, taught, and published. He directed community college programs and administered statewide initiatives specific to gaseous fuels and advanced powertrain technologies in New Mexico and California. He has trained internationally for Cummins, John Deere, and U.S. AID. In 1992, he launched the first 100 percent CNG transit fleet in the U.S. in Santa Fe, NM and continues that fleet affiliation as Chair of the Transit Advisory Board.
His publications include technician training manuals on LPG, CNG, LNG, light- and heavy- duty vehicles for the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium as well as other automotive repair books for John Muir Publications. Messer currently owns an energy-consulting company in Santa Fe, supporting AFVs, public transit, and renewable energy projects including woody and agricultural biomass and municipal waste.
