[ES_JOBS_NET] Fwd: OpenAQ is a Looking for a New Director!

Christa Hasenkopf christa.hasenkopf at gmail.com
Mon Jun 29 06:35:31 MDT 2020 

Happy to answer any questions about the position or OpenAQ!
-Christa



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From: OpenAQ <info at openaq.org>
Date: Mon, Jun 29, 2020 at 8:15 AM
Subject: OpenAQ is a Looking for a New Director!
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*OpenAQ is Looking for a New Director!*

Exciting things are in the works at OpenAQ, and we’re looking for a new
director to lead the way! If you love filling simple air quality data gaps
so that others can do more to fight air inequality across the world, read
on!

*Position Description: OpenAQ Director*

   - Full-Time
   - Location: US-based, remote. Applicants must physically live in the
   United States and have legal authorization to work in the US. OpenAQ is
   unable to sponsor visas.


*About OpenAQ*

OpenAQ
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is a 501(c)3 non-profit based in Washington, DC. Its mission is to
aggregate and harmonize open air quality data across the globe and to build
an ecosystem of people across sectors and geographies to use these open
data to fight the unequal access to clean air to breathe — *air inequality*.
As context, according to the WHO, air pollution is responsible for 1 out of
8 deaths*, making air pollution one of the biggest public health and human
rights issues of our time.*

The OpenAQ Platform currently houses about half a billion data points from
11,000+ stations in 93 countries and is the largest open air quality data
platform of its kind, in terms of measurements and geography. We receive
~35 million data requests/month to the open API
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.

The underlying platform that fetches, stores, and serves data is completely
open-source
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and has subsequently been built by a global community of scientists,
software developers and others invested in creating a global air quality
open data-sharing infrastructure over the past 5 years. The data are used
for a wide variety of applications, including everything from air quality
forecasts produced by NASA scientists to apps communicating air quality in
Delhi to data-driven media reports for the general public.

By filling this basic data access gap and convening a global community of
folks passionate about fighting air pollution, OpenAQ empowers a wide
variety of individuals, organizations, and sectors across the globe to do
more with these existing data.
Role

The director will lead OpenAQ in fulfilling its mission to help communities
fight air inequality with open data. OpenAQ has grown from an idea a couple
of people began working on to an impactful, international organization with
a dedicated, global community in the past 5 years. We’re looking for
someone to help lead the organization into its next chapter!
*What you will do:*



*Provide Strategic Leadership*

   - Develop the organization’s strategic plan to meet its mission of
   fighting air inequality with open data and community. This will be done in
   partnership with the Governing Board, Advisory Board, OpenAQ Team, and the
   OpenAQ Community.
   - Identify opportunities to advance OpenAQ’s mission through analysis of
   opportunities and challenges.
   - Act as the key spokesperson for the organization to the OpenAQ
   Community, including giving speeches, talks, designing and attending
   workshops, and presentations at conferences and meetings around the world.
   - Develop and maintain partnerships and strategic relationships with
   organizations, donors, and governments.
   - Foster and maintain an open, inclusive, and collaborative environment
   among the OpenAQ Community and especially on the OpenAQ Team.
   - Deepen relationships with governments and other data-generating
   partners.
   - Develop the strategic plan for the growth of the OpenAQ platform and
   open data tooling ecosystem by increasing data sources and data types, as
   well as applications for the OpenAQ Community such as data tools, to
   increase data access for all sectors of the Community.

*Run Operations*

   - Develop operational plans in support of OpenAQ’s strategic plans.
   - Oversee the efficient and effective operation of the organization.
   - Manage the OpenAQ Team, which currently consists of 3 remote employees
   (including the director).
   - Ensure the organization’s operations and policies are in compliance
   with all applicable laws, including maintaining registrations, annual tax
   filings, labor law compliance.
   - Provide support to the Governing Board with regular communications and
   updates, including preparation of meeting agendas in collaboration with the
   board.
   - Manage day-to-day finances, such as budget development and
   expenditures, banking, smooth completion of an annual audit, ensuring
   accurate bookkeeping and accounting procedures.

*Oversee Programming and Services*

   - Oversee the implementation of ongoing OpenAQ programs, such as the
   OpenAQ Workshops and Community Series Events.
   - Develop new projects and programs that strengthen OpenAQ’s mission and
   global network.
   - Oversee organizational partnership development, requirements, and
   relations.
   - Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the
   organization’s services and programs and monitor progress.

*Build Business Development Plan*

   - Lead the continued development of a comprehensive fundraising plan for
   the organization.
   - Cultivate strategic and mutually beneficial relationships with
   foundations, donors, corporations and other partners.
   - Develop programs, projects and campaigns that contribute to the
   ongoing financial health of the organization.
   - Manage grants and contracts and negotiate agreements; monitor progress
   of grants; and fulfill reporting requirements related to all grants.

Job Qualifications

   - You must care deeply about improving global air quality and fighting
   air inequality and believe open data-sharing infrastructure is a critical
   tool in the fight.
   - You are highly-self motivated and self-directed, excited about the
   opportunity to impact and shape the global open air quality data landscape.
   - You have a documented track-record of leading and growing non-profit
   organizations successfully, specifically including writing successful
   proposals in the non-profit space that significantly grew your previous
   organization, as well as building a network of funders and long-term
   funding relationships.
   - You have high emotional intelligence and a strong ability to listen,
   communicate, and empathize with individuals from diverse technical,
   non-technical, and geographic backgrounds.
   - You have a working knowledge of open data-sharing infrastructure (e.g.
   APIs, open-source tools, etc.).
   - You are fluent in English.
   - You have a Bachelor’s degree or higher, but note that this
   qualification can be met as a result of other professional, educational,
   and lived experience.
   - Periodic travel and weekend work is required.
   - You have previous supervisory experience, with the ability to lead
   diverse teams in goal-setting and strategic planning.

Compensation and Benefits Package

OpenAQ anticipates the salary for this position will be approximately
$100,000. In addition to monetary compensation, OpenAQ offers competitive
benefits, including a 401(k) with 10% match, a QSEHRA health reimbursement
plan, holidays, unlimited PTO (with 2 weeks encouraged), and additional
family-friendly leave policies.
Useful resources to learn more about OpenAQ:

   - The OpenAQ Website
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   - OpenAQ’s GitHub project
   <https://openaq.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ca93b2911fff40db15f6e7203&id=afa7789ed5&e=89118a9d5f>
   - OpenAQ’s 2019 990
   <https://openaq.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ca93b2911fff40db15f6e7203&id=2a72d77961&e=89118a9d5f>
   - The OpenAQ Ethos
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*Interested? **Apply here!*
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