Vice President, U.S. Programs

Who We Are:

Over the past three decades, ISC has led transformative projects across the globe–partnering with local leaders, businesses, and organizations to strengthen communities, improve living conditions, and support economic growth. Our work promotes clean air and water, and creating safer, more resilient environments and supply chains for communities in the US and abroad. ISC employs a unique, bottom-up, community-centered approach, ensuring that solutions are developed with and within communities rather than imposed externally. We actively partner with frontline organizations, subnational and national governments, and the private sector to co-create programs that support communities facing environmental challenges. By providing expertise, resources, and connections, we help communities build resilience and drive lasting, meaningful change. Learn more at sustain.org.

What You’ll Do:

ISC seeks a strategic and visionary Vice President of U.S. Programs to lead the US Programs team and drive the strategic direction and execution of key goals aligned with ISC’s strategic plan. The VP will oversee the development and implementation of all US-based programs and initiatives, including ISC’s National Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking and Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center programs with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This role also requires building and strengthening partnerships to ensure that ISC effectively meets its mission and goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Team and Program Leadership

• Lead ISC’s US Program team, ensuring alignment with ISC’s 2025-2030 strategic plan and overseeing the successful execution of initiatives funded by private foundations, the EPA, and local government.
• Support and empower team leads to drive ISC programmatic portfolio forward, including performance management, planning, and mentorship.
• Develop and oversee an annual budget of $10million+, working collaboratively with the Finance Team to ensure effective budget monitoring and management.
• Champion a culture of active participation, collaboration, and engagement across the organization.

Business Development

• Lead ISC’s business development and fundraising strategy for the US team, supporting an annual cash-in goal of $3-5 million.
• Develop and strengthen partnerships with philanthropy, government, community leaders, the private sector, and institutional partners to increase program effectiveness and scale.

What You’ll Bring:

• A minimum 15 years of experience in non-profit program management, including five years of senior leadership experience within the climate and environmental space or similar field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience implementing programming in urban and peri-urban areas of the United States is required.
• Expertise in overseeing US government grants and managing multi-stakeholder programs.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, public policy, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• A demonstrated commitment to helping address the causes and consequences of natural disasters and a deep understanding of the issues and methods involved.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with proven ability to build high-performing teams, foster collaboration, and drive programmatic impact.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal policies and experience integrating them into programmatic work.
• Ability to work and supervise a team in a remote setting.
• Passion for ISC’s mission and values.

Details:

• This position will work from a fully virtual/home office which requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on computer and video platforms. Approximately 25% of travel is required.

What We Offer:

• The salary range for this role is $168,000 - 185,000. We determine where the candidate fits within this range based on several factors, including experience and qualifications.
• A friendly, open work environment, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a difference in communities worldwide.
• Platinum-level medical plan with 100% coverage for team members and 50% for dependents
• Dental & Vision plan team members are covered at 99%, 100% for dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan featuring automatic 2% contributions and up to 4% matching contributions
• Healthcare Travel HRA
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discretionary Time Off
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• $300 home office set-up allowance
• Casual and flexible remote work environment
• Appreciation of work-life balance
• Employee Assistance Program

ISC is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace. We encourage all applicants to apply.