Part-Time Executive Director

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Part-Time Executive Director

@ Backyard Sapphire Glass Recycling of Acadiana

Backyard Sapphire Glass Recycling is seeking a part-time Executive Director to help lead daily operations, grow community engagement, and support our mission to expand glass recycling and environmental stewardship in our community. This role is ideal for a highly organized, mission-driven professional who is comfortable balancing administrative responsibilities with outreach, volunteer coordination, and public-facing events.

Position Summary

The Executive Director will work closely with the Board of Directors to manage core nonprofit operations, strengthen volunteer and community partnerships, support fundraising and marketing efforts, and ensure the organization remains well-organized, financially responsible, and mission-focused.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage basic bookkeeping tasks, including tracking income, expenses, receipts, deposits, and financial records.
• Maintain organizational calendars, coordinate schedules, and support planning for meetings, volunteer activities, collection events, and community programs.
• Recruit, onboard, and communicate with volunteers, community partners, and supporters.
• Support marketing and public outreach through newsletters, flyers, social media content, community announcements, and donor communications.
• Plan and coordinate events, including glass collection drives, volunteer workdays, fundraising activities, and educational outreach opportunities.
• Assist with donor engagement, sponsorship outreach, grant preparation, and fundraising initiatives as needed.
• Provide regular updates to the Board of Directors regarding operations, finances, volunteer needs, opportunities, and challenges.
• Represent the organization professionally and positively in the community

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Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Basic bookkeeping experience or strong comfort with financial tracking and recordkeeping.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage schedules, deadlines, and multiple priorities.
• Experience recruiting, coordinating, or communicating with volunteers or community groups preferred.
• Marketing, social media, public relations, or community outreach experience preferred.
• Event planning or project coordination experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort using common office and communication tools such as email, spreadsheets, shared calendars, and basic document platforms.
• A genuine commitment to environmental sustainability, recycling, waste reduction, and community impact.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is dependable, self-motivated, environmentally conscious, and excited to help grow a grassroots nonprofit. Qualified applicants should be comfortable working independently, communicating with a wide range of community members, and taking initiative to move projects forward.

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How to Apply:

Qualified applicants may send a resumé and brief statement of interest to inquiries@backyardsapphire.com.