ISC seeks a strategic and visionary Vice President of U.S. Programs to lead the US Programs team and drive the strategic direction and execution of key goals aligned with ISC’s strategic plan. The VP will oversee the development and implementation of all US-based programs and initiatives, including ISC’s National Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking and Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center programs with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This role also requires building and strengthening partnerships to ensure that ISC effectively meets its mission and goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Team and Program Leadership
Lead ISC’s US Program team, ensuring alignment with ISC’s 2025-2030 strategic plan and overseeing the successful execution of initiatives funded by private foundations, the EPA, and local government;
Support and empower team leads to drive ISC programmatic portfolio forward, including performance management, planning, and mentorship;
Develop and oversee an annual budget of $10million+, working collaboratively with the Finance Team to ensure effective budget monitoring and management;
Champion a culture of active participation, collaboration, and engagement across the organization.
Business Development
Lead ISC’s business development and fundraising strategy for the US team, supporting an annual cash-in goal of $3-5 million;
Develop and strengthen partnerships with philanthropy, government, community leaders, the private sector, and institutional partners to increase program effectiveness and scale.
What You’ll Bring:
A minimum 15 years of experience in non-profit program management, including five years of senior leadership experience within the climate and environmental space or similar field;
A minimum of 7 years of experience implementing programming in urban and peri-urban areas of the United States is required;
Expertise in overseeing US government grants and managing multi-stakeholder programs;
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public policy, nonprofit management, or a related field;
A demonstrated commitment to helping address the causes and consequences of natural disasters and a deep understanding of the issues and methods involved;
Strong leadership and team management skills, with proven ability to build high-performing teams, foster collaboration, and drive programmatic impact;
Demonstrated knowledge of federal policies and experience integrating them into programmatic work;
Ability to work and supervise a team in a remote setting;