VAEEC Seeks New Executive Director

The Virginia Energy Efficiency Council (VAEEC) is seeking a strategic, thoughtful, emotionally intelligent, and inspiring leader who can advance its mission to strengthen energy efficiency across the Commonwealth and guide the organization through a transition to its next phase of stability and growth. VAEEC is looking for a leader who can bring steady organizational management, staff development, financial stewardship, and clear direction to a small and committed team. The Executive Director will report directly to the Board of Directors, manage an average annual operating budget of approximately $350K, and supervise up to 3 full-time employees.

The Executive Director will be responsible for carrying out VAEEC’s strategic plan by advancing policy priorities, supporting membership committee-led work, delivering biannual member convenings, growing membership, and strengthening funding through grants and partnerships. To advance policy priorities, VAEEC is looking for a professional who can represent the organization with credibility in legislative and regulatory venues, including stakeholder workgroups, in legislative coordination and development efforts, in Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) proceedings, and with state agencies.

The ideal candidate will bring strong relationship-building skills, experience navigating public policy, organizational financial management and operations, and demonstrated understanding of energy efficiency issues in Virginia. Moreover, the ideal candidate will be someone who values collaboration, can maintain a positive internal organizational culture, and is prepared to work closely with the Board of Directors, members, state partners, utilities, local governments, and the wider energy efficiency and clean energy community.

This position is based in Virginia, with a preference for location in or around Richmond, VA. The position is eligible for a hybrid work environment. Periodic travel to other regions of the Commonwealth will be required.

Job Posting

To apply, qualified candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter, and a minimum three (3) professional references to: jobs@vaeec.org with the Subject line as “VAEEC Executive Director Application”. Applications submitted via other methods (another VAEEC email, LinkedIn, etc) will not be considered.

The position will close on Friday December 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.