President and Chief Executive Officer

About Us: National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) is a leading national trade association supporting wholesale and retail independent distributors of liquid fuels supplying their local residential and commercial customers throughout the New England and Mid-Atlantic states . Our mission is to advocate for the interests of our members, promote the growth and sustainability of the industry, and advance initiatives that support our community and the broader energy sector.

Position Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and visionary President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our organization. The CEO will be responsible for executing the strategic plan, ensuring a stable and predictable revenue stream, growing, and engaging membership, and identifying and advancing top priority federal advocacy initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the energy sector, extensive non-profit association leadership experience, and a proven record in business operations, fundraising, marketing, industry outreach, and program and fiscal management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Execute the priorities outlined in the strategic plan to drive the organization’s mission and vision.
• Revenue Generation: Develop and implement strategies to build a stable and predictable revenue stream.
• Membership Growth: Grow and engage the membership base through innovative programs, services, and outreach initiatives.
• Advocacy: Identify and advance top priority federal advocacy initiatives that align with the interests of the members.
• Relationship Building: Build strategic relationships and collaborate with organizations that have aligning interests to strengthen the association’s influence and reach.
• Operational Management: Oversee business operations, including fiscal management, staff leadership, and program development.
• Fundraising: Lead fundraising efforts to support the association’s programs and initiatives.
• Marketing and Outreach: Develop and implement marketing strategies to enhance the association’s visibility and industry outreach.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in the energy sector.
• Extensive leadership experience in a non-profit association.
• Strong background in business operations, fiscal management, and program development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead staff and manage teams effectively.
• Experience in fundraising, marketing, and industry outreach.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to execute plans and drive results.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to our managing human resources consultant,

NEFI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.