VP of Materials Programs

International Living Future Institute

. Lead strategy and vision for engagement with Living Future’s movement .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • United StatesLead💰 $111,981 - $122,445 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in the nonprofit and sustainability sectors, with a strong focus on strategic planning, business development, and team management. Proficient in financial management and fostering inclusive environments while driving impactful programs and partnerships.

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15+ Years Nonprofit ExperienceLeadership With Revenue ResponsibilityBusiness Development ExpertiseFinancial Management ProficiencyLiving Future Accreditation

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Hard Skills

Strategic PlanningBusiness DevelopmentFinancial ManagementSales ProcessesCertification ProcessesOperational ExperienceProgram AdministrationQuality Assurance SystemsBudgeting PlatformsThird-Party Audit Systems

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsTeam LeadershipEmpowermentCollaborationInclusivity

Tools & Technologies

CRM PlatformsSalesforceHelpScout

Certifications & Qualifications

Living Future Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Green ManufacturingCSRDEIBuilding MaterialsSupply Chain Transparency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategy and vision for engagement with Living Future’s movement
Oversee the Materials Team and its Declare and Living Product Challenge programs
Hold overall strategic and operational responsibility for research and development, client success, sales, marketing, and partnerships
Create and maintain strategic partnerships to grow the Declare and LPC programs
Engage clients in co-creating and iterating program strategy
Support corporate membership and sponsorship outreach
Serve as spokesperson at industry events and strategic stakeholder conversations
Lead R&D fundraising, including collaborator relationships, concept notes, pitch decks, and creative partnerships
Develop a written business strategy for evolving Materials programs and a 2027 harmonized program plan
Maintain pricing systems and structures that value staff time and support scalable impact
Monitor industry trends, global regulations, and funding opportunities
Assess operations, staff capacity, expertise, client sentiment, resilience, and team strengths and gaps
Serve on Living Future’s Management Team and coordinate across organizational teams
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment
Identify and prioritize program evolution opportunities, including new pathways, metrics, crosswalks, processes, and third-party verification
Provide oversight, professional development, and coordination for three direct reports
Manage the relationship and contracts with Geofund and other Materials Team business partners
Set, track, and report on the annual Materials Team budget, revenues, expenditures, OKRs, and impact
Maintain accountability for Materials Team revenue and impact, which was approximately $1.25M in 2025

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience in the nonprofit and/or sustainability sector
10+ years in a leadership capacity with revenue responsibility in the $1–3M range
Broad knowledge of green manufacturing, CSR, and DEI issues, trends, and programs
Strong familiarity with business development, sales, customer service, and certification processes
Comfort and willingness to use CRM platforms such as Salesforce and customer service platforms such as HelpScout
Familiarity with Living Future labels and certifications and broader theories of change in the building materials supply chain transparency movement
Demonstrated strategic planning and business planning experience
Demonstrated organizational leadership and management experience, including managing a growing team of direct reports
Demonstrated success in team leadership, performance management, growth, and empowerment
Proficiency with department-level financial management, invoicing software, budgeting platforms and processes, and financial metric tracking
Demonstrated operational experience building repeatable processes, quality assurance systems, and staff training
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to encourage ideas and feedback from diverse customers, funders, and stakeholders
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and an inclusive work environment
Undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field is desirable, not required
Strong connections with leaders in the building materials industry are desirable
Experience administering programs/standards and establishing third-party audit systems is desirable
Experience working across virtual teams and with remote management is desirable
Living Future Accreditation is desirable; candidates may obtain it within one year

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Employee life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
403(b) retirement plan
Three weeks of paid annual leave
12 days of sick leave
Paid volunteer time
$50/month stipend to offset home internet costs
Collaborative, team-oriented, and mission-driven remote workplace
Reasonable accommodations throughout the application and interview process
Support to achieve Living Future Accreditation within one year for candidates not already accredited