Executive Director

Job Description

Job Description

Title, reporting, location, travel

Executive Director

Reports to the Board of Directors. Pursuant to the By-Laws of CPCNH, the Board Chair shall have and exercise general charge and supervision over the ED, and the ED shall serve at the pleasure of the Board

Base salary range, $240k - $280k + performance bonus potential

Full benefits program including healthcare and retirement plans

Based in Concord NH office (majority of work to be conducted onsite)

NH residency, or relocation expected preferred

~15% travel

v.09.10.2025

Summary

CPCNH is a non-profit, joint powers agency, providing community power aggregation services (under NH RSA 53-E). Community Power Aggregation is a unique model where communities work together towards common goals to control their energy futures.

CPCNH’s mission is to power New Hampshire communities with local energy, education, and advocacy. The organization serves a diverse range of communities from every corner of the state, from small towns to the largest cities, all with different motivations and energy goals.

As of September 2025, CPCNH comprised 65 municipal and 4 county Members across New Hampshire. Established in 2021 with 14 original Member Communities, CPCNH launched power supply services in April 2023, and has become the second-largest power supplier in NH. In the first half of 2025, the organization supplied about 810,000 MWh of power to ~190,000 metered accounts for commercial, municipal, and residential customers.

CPCNH has achieved this growth through its Board and Member Representatives, its external partners and service providers, and its small and growing staff.

Reporting to the Board of Directors (the Board), the Executive Director serves as the Coalition’s chief executive with primary responsibility for strategic leadership, organizational development and administration, policy and contractual compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

This individual manages complex internal systems and external relationships with public and private partners and agencies; leads and develops the staff; and oversees the development and execution of innovative programs that support member jurisdictions and advance CPCNH’s goals.

Success in this position requires the ability to manage risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and work collaboratively with others to implement bold ideas that move the organization — and the energy landscape in New Hampshire — forward.

Work also requires making tough, well-informed decisions quickly; navigating complex situations; and the ability to maintain stability or an even keel through fast-changing circumstances.

Essential functions

Working closely with the Board Chair and as enabled by and partnering with the Board, provide —

Vision and strategic leadership

Support the Board and Board committees to realize strategic alignment.

Ensure credible performance towards highly impactful outcomes.

Develop and implement operational actions aligned to the Board’s Strategic Plan : Goals and Priorities.

Identify opportunities for innovation and growth in the evolving energy landscape; and, scale, pivot, and ensure sustainability throughout CPCNH operations.

Energy market & portfolio management

Oversee energy procurement strategies, load forecasting, power purchase agreements (PPAs), and risk mitigation.

Develop a balanced portfolio of energy sources with an emphasis on sustainability and affordability.

Understand, navigate, anticipate risks associated with the portfolio and market conditions.

Financial & HR administration

Apply a comprehensive understanding of CPCNH’s full financial health and performance to be accountable for the overall success of CPCNH.

Create and manage the Board-approved annual budget appropriate to an energy retailer, including rate development and fiscal oversight.

Help ensure transparency and sound financial stewardship.

Hire, manage, and mentor the staff to ensure a positive culture and performance that aligns with and meets expectations for operating goals and priorities.

Risk management

Oversee compliance with CPCNH Enterprise Risk Management Policy, other Board policies, and all contractual obligations with vendors and Members, including the Joint Powers Agreement, Cost Sharing Agreement, and Member Services Contract.

Regulatory & policy engagement

Represent or arrange representation of the Coalition at governmental hearings, in front of administrative bodies, and at public meetings as appropriate to further the Coalition’s goals and objectives.

Track, influence, and respond to energy policy developments.

Stakeholder representation and relationships

Serve as CPCNH’s primary public representative, maintaining a strong and credible presence in the media, public forums, and industry events.

Foster strong, trusted, and collaborative relationships throughout the Membership and with municipal leaders, member businesses, community groups, and board members.

Maintain organizational credibility and transparency through high quality work products delivered timely and thriving relationships with Members, service providers, partners, et al.

Prioritize equity and inclusion in all programs and outreach efforts.

Qualifications & competencies

Education in law, business, economics, engineering, energy systems, public administration, or another relevant field.

Experience. 7+ years of substantive and successful experience in progressively advanced positions in nonprofit, public agency, energy cooperative, or similar organization(s) to include risk management responsibility and effective oversight of complex systems.

Preferred : Advanced degree and / or relevant certification(s). 10+ years in senior leadership positions in the utilities, public power, energy sector, or community choice aggregations.

Skills, knowledge.

Passion for equitable and sustainable energy transformation, and knowledge of energy policy, public power, and / or community choice aggregation is preferred.

Strong business (strategic agility, systems thinking, effective administration) and financial acumen with demonstrated success managing complex systems and reporting.

Ability to analyze and communicate financial information clearly and concisely to stakeholders.

Demonstrated success navigating complex stakeholder environments (such as municipal or regulatory settings).

Experience developing organizational capacity, managing resources, and mentoring staff.

Demonstrated experience developing and implementing bold ideas or transformative programs.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to broad audiences and inspire and align diverse stakeholders.

Proficiency negotiating towards a range of mutually agreeable outcomes, conflict resolution, or to secure specific objectives.

Ethical practice, integrating core values, integrity, accountability throughout organizational practices.

Able to direct and contribute to work teams, initiatives, and processes within the organization.

Critical evaluation as applied to measurement / assessment, objectivity, problem solving, and decision making.

Able to provide guidance to stakeholders.

Effective interpersonal communications, and able to exchange information with stakeholders.

Exceptional political and stakeholder management skills, and ability to manage interactions to provide service and support.

Other

To apply, send us your resume and cover letter plus references. References will not be contacted without candidate’s prior permission.

The hiring process will be maintained with complete discretion and confidentiality and will generally include progressive, evaluation rounds to include

Paper review of resume and cover letter

Screen phone / video to discuss process, availability, expectations

Panel interviews

Board presentations

Reference checks

Application review will begin late-October and continue until the position is filled.

CPCNH is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a harassment-free, non-discriminatory, and diverse working environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This is a primarily sedentary (sitting or standing at a desk in a home office). Work may be programmed for weekdays, weekends, and evenings. The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit or stand for extended periods of time at a desk or computer workstation. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and / or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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