Opportunity - Interim EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Description

The interim executive director oversees the overall management of the organization during the parental leave replacement period. The role combines strategic, managerial, and operational responsibilities. The organization relies on a network of volunteers, freelancers, and partners.

ABOUT

Ateliers pour la biodiversité is a nonprofit organization founded in 2023 that aims to place biodiversity at the heart of decision-making within organizations and Quebec society. We fulfill this mission by designing and organizing workshops and training sessions on biodiversity, as well as by implementing concrete projects and dialogue initiatives to encourage action and support transformative change.

Through these activities, we empower citizens, organizations, and decision-makers to better understand biodiversity issues and take concrete action.

Our values: collaboration, openness, humility, and optimism.

Our vision: a world where biodiversity is considered in every decision.

ObjectiVES

Ensure the continuity, stability, and quality of the organization’s activities (both administrative and field-based)
Advance ongoing projects and initiatives, particularly the implementation of the report Toward a Quebec Economy in Harmony with Nature
Increase and diversify the organization’s revenue and funding sources
Strengthen the organization’s positioning, reputation, and key partnerships

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

Organizational Management and Coordination

Oversee the overall and day-to-day management of the organization
Plan, organize, and ensure the successful delivery of workshops, meetings, and projects
Coordinate the work of contractors and volunteers
Report to partners and the board of directors

Implementation of Activities (Field Operations)

Structure and develop activities in alignment with strategic priorities and the theory of change
Design, organize, and facilitate workshops and awareness-raising activities
Identify and develop opportunities for activities (workshops, trainings, events) to generate a sustainable revenue stream for the organization
Plan and ensure the execution of field events
Engage and lead the organization’s communities and working groups

Partnership Development and Fundraising

Develop and strengthen relationships with partners (organizations, foundations, institutions)
Structure cross-sector collaborations
Increase and diversify the organization’s revenue and funding sources

Communication and Representation

Represent the organization to partners, stakeholders, and networks
Help raise public awareness of biodiversity issues
Support the organization’s outreach and visibility
Update and manage communication platforms (website

PROFILE

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience in project management and financial management of organizations or programs
Ability to thrive in a role that is both strategic and operational
Experience in partnership development and/or fundraising (strong asset)
Experience in leading workshops and facilitating events and working groups (strong asset)
Experience in organizing activities and managing events (strong asset)
Excellent communication and outreach skills (asset)
High degree of autonomy and comfort working in a lean organization
Collaborative leadership

KNOWLEDGE

Promoting biodiversity and its integration into the economy (major strength)
Issues related to biodiversity, the environment, sustainable development, and systemic challenges (strength)
Realities and dynamics specific to the municipal, financial, and corporate sectors (strength)

Conditions

Term of appointment: 12 months (with the possibility of extension)
Full-time or part-time (to be discussed)
Remote work, with frequent travel and in-person meetings with the team
Location: Most of the organization’s activities take place in the Greater Montreal area
Compensation: To be discussed
Start date: September 1, 2026

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter to info@ateliersbiodiversitequebec.org by June 30.