Summary
The North American Center for Post-Growth Research (NAC) has launched as a new nonprofit advancing research, collaboration, and public dialogue around prosperity beyond profit and growth. The NAC is seeking its founding Executive Director — a visionary leader to shape the organization’s strategy, operations, and partnerships in the emerging post-growth movement.
Launch of the North American Center for Post-Growth Research (NAC)
About the NAC
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the North American Center for Post-Growth Research (the NAC), a new nonprofit dedicated to fostering critical research, translocal collaboration, and public engagement that reimagines prosperity beyond profit and growth.
Founding Executive Director Opportunity
As part of this launch, we are recruiting our founding Executive Director, a rare and pivotal opportunity to shape the foundation and future direction of the organization.
The ideal candidate will be a visionary, mission-aligned leader, committed to advancing a post-growth agenda, who can combine big-picture thinking with practical action, build strong relationships, and motivate teams.
Learn more about the NAC, the full job description, and how to submit your application.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
We look forward to finding the right person who is ready to co-create the NAC from the ground up! Our board sends their gratitude for your applications and/or your sharing the information within your networks! (The NAC Board: Giorgos Kallis, Dina Spigelski, Ingrid Behrsin)
Highlights of the responsibilities and requirements of the founding Executive Director role:
Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership and strategic development
2. Operations and organizational development
3. Project development and implementation
4. Organizing and Networking
5. Fundraising and external relations
Required Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience, ideally in a nonprofit or mission-driven environment.
- Strong organizational and operational management skills. Experience with political organizing.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Advanced degree.
- Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, inclusion, and community engagement.
- Familiarity – and motivation – with post-growth: knowledge of its theory and practice and commitment to alternative socioeconomic models that prioritize ecological sustainability and social equity.
- Knowledge of fundraising and resource development.
Desirable Qualifications
- Academic or practical grounding in post-growth theory, degrowth, ecological economics, or related frameworks.
- Experience working across geographies or in translocal networks focused on socio-environmental justice, ecology, or transformation.
- Fluency in more than one language (Spanish a plus) and/or demonstrated ability to work effectively across cultures and contexts.
More Information
Salary and benefits will be negotiated based on the candidate’s experience and the organization’s capacity. The starting salary range is $95,000–$120,000, with an additional 25% of salary allocated for benefits. The Board is committed to establishing a compensation package that reflects equity, transparency, and the significance of this leadership role.
Learn more about the NAC, the full job description, and how to submit your application.
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