Organization: Freshwater, Oceanography & Marine Ecology
Position Title: Stagiaire – Fisheries Ecosytems Advisory Services
Location: Galway, Republic of Ireland
Hours & Compensation: Full time. Temporary / Contract / Seasonal.
Application Deadline: 28/02/2014
Overview:
The Stagiaire Programme (Marine Institute Student Programme for recent graduates) is designed to enable recent graduates to gain work experience in an area in which they are interested. As part of Fisheries Ecosystems Advisory Services (FEAS) you will:
Closing / End Date: 28 Feb 2014
Location: Galway
How to apply:
Visit: http://www.environmentjobs.com/green-jobs/stagiaire—fisheries-ecosytems-advisory-services.49300.htm
Organization: League of Conservation Voters
Position Title: Research and List Management Coordinator
Hours & Compensation: Full time.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2014
Job Description:
he League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is a national non-profit organization that works to turn environmental values into national priorities. To secure the environmental future of our planet, LCV advocates for sound environmental policies, elects pro-environment candidates who will adopt and implement such policies, and provides state LCVs with the resources and tools to accomplish and sustain their mission.
The League of Conservation Voters is seeking a Research and List Management Coordinator to enhance our Major Gifts program. The Research and List Management Coordinator is primarily responsible for prospect research of current and new major donors, qualifying new individual major donor prospects, performing data entry tasks, preparing lists for the Major Gifts team, and assisting in the effective evaluation, assignment, solicitation and stewardship of donors to meet fundraising goals. This position is based in Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for assisting with the overall maintenance and accuracy of the major donor portfolios and outreach lists used by LCV’s president and the Major Gifts Team.
- Qualifies high level major donor prospects by researching and analyzing individuals in order to establish priorities and ensure the ongoing development, expansion and renewal of the prospect and donor base.
- Gathers information from a variety of sources, both print and electronic, regarding wealth capacity and interest.
- Participates in weekly donor and prospect review meetings with LCV’s President to discuss next steps and enters post-meeting notes into LCV’s donor database.
- Provides coherent, accurate and thorough donor profiles to fulfill proactive and reactive research projects, including donor visits, calls, foundation meetings, and fundraising events.
- Manages research resource accounts and coordinates vendor relations. Administers contracts and oversees invoicing for LCV’s state league affiliates.
- Works with the Vice President of Database Management to develop reports and provide solutions to enhance the accessibility and layout of information within the donor database.
- Maintains an overall knowledge of top donors and prospects and identifies fundraising approaches.
- Prepares the phoning lists for LCV’s biannual major donor phone bank and assists with logistics.
- Keeps abreast of developments in prospect research by participating in webinars and attending training sessions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- College degree required, with 2+ years of experience at a non-profit, political organization or campaign.
- Experience in list management and/or major donor prospect research preferred.
- Highly organized with a thorough attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.
- Knowledge of research tools and techniques, such as: WealthEngine, FoundationSearch, LexisNexis, and political giving databases preferred.
- Capacity to develop complex database reporting skills. Familiarity with Salesforce a plus.
- Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data.
- Extremely motivated by goals to produce excellent results and exceed expectations.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work for several people.
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Maintains a sense of teamwork, commitment to environmental protection, and the mission of LCV.
How to apply:
Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to[email protected] with “Research and List Management Coordinator” in the subject line no later than February 28, 2014, or mail to League of Conservation Voters, Attn: Human Resources, 1920 L Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036. No phone calls please.
Organization: Service Employees International Union – SEIU
Position Title: Union Organizer-In-Training – Higher Education Campaign.
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Hours & Compensation: Full time. STARTING SALARY: $36,600 /annual
Application Deadline: Not listed.
Job Description:
Important opportunity to work on innovative campaigns to empower workers in the 99 percent to take on the power of the 1 percent. We need creative electoral campaigners, social and environmental activists, community organizers, labor organizers, students interested in starting social justice careers to work alongside workers as they speak out together for good jobs. Must be willing to work in stressful, hectic campaign environment and bring strong field and relational skills. Candidate should have a track record of working or volunteering for underdogs and overlooked causes.
Are you ready to fight for what you believe in? Do you want to do something to make a difference? Are you looking to work in the social and economic justice movement? If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of the questions above then union organizing is for you!
To apply: Cover letter and resume are required for consideration for this position. Cover letters should describe your qualifications, experience and career goals, as well as a brief description of why you want to work to realize SEIU’s vision for building a strong union.
Job Requirements:
- For more than 75 years, SEIU has been helping working families stand up for their rights, fighting for dignity and respect in the workplace. With a membership of 2.2 million strong, SEIU is the fastest-growing union in the labor movement. Our diverse staff of organizers helps janitors, home care aids, mental health workers, office workers, school bus drivers, public employees, nurses, and other hospital workers join forces to bring democracy to the workplace.
The SEIU–WAVE (Organizer-In-Training) Program is a 12-month training program. As an Organizer-in-Training with the SEIU WAVE Program you will be learning from a dynamic union that is committed to giving a voice to thousands of workers and helping to provide lasting social change for the working class.
At SEIU (www.seiu.org) , we are looking for energetic and passionate individuals who are ready to organize people to fight for better lives for themselves and their families. This is your opportunity to put your commitment to social and economic justice to work by learning the skills needed to build power for working people.
If selected you will be trained on any of our many organizing campaigns within the United States.
Position Details:
STARTING SALARY: $36,600 /annual
- Comprehensive health benefits package for employee and eligible dependents.
- $560/month car allowance
- $60/ month cell phone allowance
Application Requirements
A cover letter is required for all applications. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for SEIU, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan.
Who should apply?
Union organizing is not easy and not for everyone. This program is designed to help train you on the many aspects of union organizing and learn skills that can be used in many aspects of the social justice movement. A successful applicant for the organizer-in-training position should have the following:
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice and grassroots organizing
- Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
- Possession of excellent listening skills and the ability to comprehend the concerns of others
- Ability to manage your time independently and carry out work plans with minimal supervision
- Willingness to travel for extended periods of time
- Ability to work long and irregular hours, including some nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to motivate and activate others
- Possession of sharp problem-solving skills
- Applicants with excellent writing skills and/or new media campaign experience preferred
- Possession of basic map navigation skills a plus
- Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license, auto insurance, and an automobile for business use.
- Must be willing to relocate to Philadelphia, PA if offered a position.
Benefits
SEIU staff enjoy top notch benefits including comprehensive health benefits, major medical, dental and vision for employee and eligible dependents, domestic partner benefits, competitive salaries, generous holiday and vacation policies, and both a pension plan and a 401(K) Plan.
SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It’s not just a job….It’s a movement!
How to apply:
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Organization: Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Position Title: Oyster Restoration Positions
Location: Richmond, VA
Hours & Compensation: Full time.
Application Deadline: February 21, 2014
Job Description:
CBF has 2 openings in their Virginia Oyster Restoration Program located in Gloucester, VA.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the largest regional non-profit conservation organization working solely to save the Bay. Established in 1967, CBF has a staff of approximately 185 employees working in offices in Annapolis Maryland; Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and Washington, D.C., and in 15 field education program locations. CBF’s headquarters office is in the Philip Merrill Environmental Center, the world’s first LEED platinum building.
CBF has an annual budget of approximately $21 million and is supported by more than 200,000 members and e-subscribers. For more information on CBF please visitwww.cbf.org.
The VA Oyster Restoration Specialist will assist the Virginia Oyster Restoration Manager and have substantial responsibilities for the day-to-day operation of CBF’s Virginia Oyster Restoration Program in Gloucester County, Virginia, and assist with the operation of a remote setting facility in collaboration with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science to produce up to 10 million spat on shell seed oysters annually. The position will also assist with the production, setting, and deployment of reef balls to be used as alternative oyster habitats, and a statewide shell recycling program/effort. The position will assist the Hampton Roads staff with maintenance and expansion of the Virginia Oyster Gardening Program.
The VA Oyster Restoration Assistant is a temporary seasonal position to last until November 2014 and will assist in numerous Oyster Restoration events held with CBF volunteers in VA, as well as assisting with various field work along with the Oyster Restoration Manager and Specialist.
The 2 positions require a Bachelor’s degree (or working towards a degree) in biology, marine science, aquaculture, fisheries, or environmental science and experience conducting controlled shellfish aquaculture and knowledge of regulatory aspects of aquaculture and fisheries, in particular, oysters, in the Bay desirable. The ability to swim and be comfortable working in Bay waters are prerequisites; ability to communicate with public officials, watermen, students, CBF members, and others about CBF’s mission and Restoration Program; ability to learn and implement CBF policies and procedures related to field programs and safety policies; ability to collect and organize data, keep logs and records as necessary, and juggle multiple projects/ responsibilities/schedules while remaining organized and enthusiastic; excellent oral and written communication skills required; must be proficient in MS Office and similar software. Must be reliable, organized, highly motivated, have a positive attitude, hold a valid driver’s license, and have reliable transportation. The Specialist should have experience operating and maintaining small boats up to 40 feet in length (ability to obtain an OUPV or 25 ton USCG Masters License is preferred
How to apply:
Please see www.cbf.org/jobs for the complete job announcements and application instructions.
To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and salary history and requirements no later than February 21, 2014 to [email protected]
Organization: The City Project
Position Title: Staff Attorney
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Hours & Compensation: Full time.
Application Deadline: Not listed.
Job Description:
The City Project believes that all people should have access to healthy, livable communities. Our multicultural, Latino-led team of advocates works with diverse allies on civic engagement through: (1) healthy green land use, equitable development, and planning by and for the community; (2) physical education and schools of hope; (3) health equity through physical activity and healthy eating; (4) meaningful work and wealth creation; and (5) strategic communications. We have helped create great new urban parks, build schools of hope, promote healthy eating and active living, and create local green jobs and contracts for minority, women, veteran, and small enterprises.
As next generation civil rights advocates, we pursue myriad strategies. We are problem solvers who use many of the same strategies that corporate or transactional lawyers use on behalf of their clients: planning, data collection and analysis, media, negotiation, policy advocacy, and coalition building are all part of a comprehensive strategy. We join forces with clients, experts, and broader coalitions to seek equity and overcome structural barriers to a more equitable society.
The City Project seeks a Staff Attorney to promote our vision, mission and values. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 6 years of experience in legal and policy advocacy, preferably in civil rights, environmental justice, public health, land use, sustainable urban planning, and/or related areas. The ideal candidate will have qualities of social entrepreneurship including: acting as a change agent for society, seizing opportunities, developing new approaches, and creating sustainable solutions to change society for the better.
The Staff Attorney will be responsible for legal and policy research and analyses, written memos, public comment letters, public testimony, working with allies and clients, access to justice in and out of court, and related development, management and administrative work. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Additional Qualifications: The Staff Attorney must be able to communicate effectively with clients, allies, policymakers, elected officials, and courts; collaborate with non-profit and public interest organizations and law firms; foster relationships with community-based organizations and advocates; work with student interns; prepare grant proposals; and speak at conferences and other public events and with media representatives. The ability to conduct legal and policy research and analysis and write and communicate effectively is a fundamental requirement for the position, as is the capacity for and commitment to serving people who are of color or low-income. The City Project offers the opportunity to do justice and not just practice law.
Applicants must have an outstanding academic record, excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to social justice. Bilingual skill in Spanish is preferred, but not required. Membership in the California Bar is required. The City Project is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
How to apply:
Please send a cover letter, a resume with references, and a writing sample via email to: Sheb Myers, [email protected]. No phone calls or hard copies, please.
Organization: Defenders of Wildlife
Position Title: Senior Representative, Southwest Program
Location: Washington, DC
Hours & Compensation: Full time.
Application Deadline: Not listed
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This professional-level senior position is responsible for developing, overseeing and implementing assigned Defenders’ strategic plan conservation objectives and strategies for the Southwest Region, which focus on Southwest public lands conservation and management, Southwest Endangered Species Act (ESA)-listed species and key species that occur primarily within this region which may include species such as jaguar, Sonoran pronghorn, desert tortoise, California condor and select amphibians and freshwater fishes. The Senior Representative plays a key leadership role in implementing Defenders’ Southwest conservation priorities including: 1) improving the conservation and management of public lands in the Southwest; 2) advancing Defenders’ renewable energy and conservation goals and objectives in regional planning efforts; 3) restoring and increasing populations of listed regional species, which include species such as jaguar, ocelot, Sonoran pronghorn, desert tortoise and California condor; 4) restoring, protecting, improving and expanding habitats for ESA and key species on public, tribal and private lands; and, 5) coordinating internally and with outside conservation partners to ensure consistent and effective implementation of Defenders’ national policy programs and policies. The Senior Representative pursues conservation objectives through a variety of tools including: public lands and endangered species policy reform; land management planning; facilitating wildlife restorations, relocations and habitat restoration; legislative and regulatory reform; litigation; and, other means. This leadership position requires knowledge and experience in a broad array of natural resource conservation issues, such as federal lands management and endangered species policy; land-use planning; conservation biology; environmental and administrative law and procedures, advocacy in the private, public and governmental sectors; administration; public outreach; media relations; and, fundraising, with strong ties to the larger conservation community. The position requires minimal supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with the development and implementation of strategic plans and annual work plans relevant to the Southwest Program, contributing to the achievement of the goals and benchmarks under those plans.
- Monitor and strategically engage on significant state and federal activities on southwest public lands, including energy corridors, border infrastructure and operations, and other developments and prepare comments on proposed land-use activities in coordination with other programs in Defenders.
- Work closely with conservation partners, federal land and wildlife managers, state-level decision makers and other stakeholders, and lead Defenders’ efforts in the Southwest to promote “smart from the start” renewable energy and transmission siting, and coordinate these efforts with Defenders’ national renewables program and goals and objectives.
- Provide a regional perspective on the development and implementation of national renewable energy policy, to ensure consistency in internal policy and organizational advocacy.
- Work with landowners, state agencies, tribes and international and federal managers to advance the conservation and restoration of ESA-listed species such as jaguar, Sonoran pronghorn, desert tortoise, and California condors, as well as for select amphibians and freshwater fishes.
- Monitor and where appropriate participate in the development of regional habitat conservation planning efforts.
- Influence and enhance federal, state, and local wildlife policies and management for listed and key species in administrative, legislative, judicial, and other forums, using a range of strategies including:
- Seeking policy and programmatic changes by relevant state and federal agencies
- Recommending litigation where appropriate and providing technical support
- Recommending and facilitating species restoration and reintroduction projects as appropriate
- Participating in direct and grassroots lobbying of the U.S. Congress and appropriate state legislatures and agencies
- Establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with relevant conservation partners and stakeholders
- Serve as spokesperson for Defenders; Represent Defenders and Defenders’ interests to the public, the media, and key decision-makers, and in working groups, committees, and processes.
- Inform the public and Defenders’ members on key issues through mailings, e-mail alerts, social media, dissemination of educational materials, and Defenders magazine.
- Work with Defenders’ national headquarters staff to provide information to members, foundations, and other donors, and help identify and develop potential sources of funding to support work activities and Defenders’ priorities.
- Develop a network of experts and grassroots activists to assist Defenders in accomplishing its objectives.
- Identify key information relating to policy, strategy, and decision-making, and communicate it as appropriate and in a timely manner to the immediate supervisor and other relevant staff members.
- As needed, assist and advise the Director of the Southwest Program in problem-solving in regards to regional and national programs.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in conservation biology, ecology, political science, environmental planning, land or natural resource management policy, law, or other related discipline; Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience: 10+ years of experience in either natural resource law or policy, conservation biology and wildlife conservation, ecology, political science, environmental planning, or federal or state natural resources management. Demonstrated knowledge of natural resource issues and policy.
- Other:
- Ability to engage with senior leaders in the conservation community, federal and state agencies and other organizations.
- Ability to negotiate with senior level staff across organizations to reach agreements on complex broad policy issues; demonstrated ability to work productively in a lead role in coalitions of environmental organizations
- Ability to lead diverse stakeholders in collaborative activities; to anticipate policy issues impacting wildlife and make recommendations to senior managers within Defenders and other organizations.
- Ability to elevate public awareness of issues and build a constituency for solutions.
- Excellent verbal communications skills with the ability to conduct presentations for large and diverse audiences
- Ability to work independently to initiate project ideas as well as to manage them through to completion; track record and professional judgment to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Ability to work constructively as a member of a team; excellent interpersonal skills and judgment with the ability to work productively with both colleagues and opponents
- Strong research and writing skills with attention to detail; excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to respond constructively to unexpected change; to exercise appropriate judgment in complex situations
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends; some travel required
- Personal interest in and commitment to conservation
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer and communicate with others while doing so.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- ·General office and field working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants please reference Senior Southwest Representative in your subject line and submit a letter of interest, resume, salary history, and writing sample :
It is the policy of Defenders of Wildlife to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law, in all personnel actions.
Organization: Urban Green Council (USGBC New York Chapter)
Position Title: Communications Manager
Location: New York, NY
Hours & Compensation: Full time
Application Deadline: February 21, 2014
Job Description:
Urban Green Council is seeking a Communications Manager to develop and manage a range of high-profile communications projects, as well as oversee our web, email and social media communications.
Urban Green’s public projects range from cutting-edge studies such as Baby It’s Cold Inside, and 90 by 50: How NYC Can Reduce its Carbon Footprint 90% by 2050, to blue-ribbon commissions like the Building Resiliency Task Force, whose work is covered by the New York Times and other leading publications. The Communications Manager will oversee the messaging, graphic design, online interface, and public relations planning for these projects and play an important role in their success.
The Communications Manager reports to the Development and Communications Director. This position will provide the qualified candidate with a significant role in contributing to the advancement of green building and environmental issues in New York and nationally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage major publications and communications projects, including copy, design, schedule and budget, in collaboration with program staff and consultants across multiple platforms including print, web, video, and social media.
- Develop and manage annual communications calendar and budget.
- Draft original material and edit content from staff and consultants in clear yet engaging style.
- Ensure all design adheres to our graphic standards and branding.
- Ensure weekly e-newsletter maintains or exceeds current level of quality and is published each week on schedule.
- Direct the work of digital communications coordinator to ensure online content is executed as planned, and that webpages are refreshed at least quarterly.
- Help recruit blog contributors and direct and edit their work.
- Assist with occasional fundraising activities including reporting and special events.
Required Qualifications/Skills
Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in English, Communications, or Marketing.
- A minimum of 3 years of communications experience, preferably in a design, sustainability or nonprofit environment.
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with substantial experience writing for the web as well as print.
- An excellent track record of directing and producing high-quality web and print communications on time and on budget.
- Solid understanding of website content management and social media; knowledge of video a plus
- PR experience a plus.
- Commitment to Urban Green’s mission, including a strong interest in sustainability and green building.
Compensation
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
Benefits include paid health insurance, a generous vacation policy, and 401(k) plan
About Urban Green Council
Urban Green Council’s mission is to advance sustainability in urban buildings through education, advocacy, and research. A non-profit organization established in 2002, Urban Green Council, the largest chapter of the USGBC, has quickly grown to a full-time staff of 16 and a budget of over $2.5 million.
Urban Green Council provides a range of educational and networking events for its members and the green building community at large, conducts research, and advocates for change that will make cities more sustainable. Flagship programs include the NYC Building Resiliency Task Force; GPRO, our national training program for the building trade and contractors; and the EBie Awards, a juried award competition for exemplary work in existing buildings.
How to apply:
Please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to: [email protected]
Organization: Make the Road New York
Position Title: Worker Coop Office Coordinator
Location: Roosevelt, NY
Hours & Compensation: Part time. , $15-$18/hour DOE
Application Deadline: Not listed
Job Description:
Pa’lante Forward Green Cleaning is a worker cooperative that was incubated and launched in February of 2014 with the help of Make the Road New York (MRNY). Make the Road New York (www.maketheroadny.org) is a membership-based, community organization with offices in Bushwick, Brooklyn, Jackson Heights, Queens, and Port Richmond, Staten Island. We promote economic justice, equity and opportunity for all New Yorkers through community and electoral organizing, strategic policy advocacy, leadership development, youth and adult education, and high quality legal and support services.
This coop has 16 members who have worked together to build a new business for residential and commercial cleaning. All of the members of the coop are considered “Worker Owners” and decisions in the group are all made democratically with each owner having an equal vote.
The successful candidate for the position of Cooperative Office Coordinator will have:
§ Bi-lingual Spanish/English skills (required)
§ Prior experience in cleaning with an understanding of clients’ needs
§ A strong interest/background in worker/immigrant rights and the cooperative business model
- Strong customer service skills (i.e. responding to phone calls, problem solving with clients and coop members)
- 2+ years of relevant experience with accounting, payroll administration and Quickbooks
- Ability to learn quickly and be interested in developing a variety of new skills; be able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines; have the ability to work independently and in a team
- Superior organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated experience of written and oral presentation skills
- Entrepreneurial/Business skills a plus.
Responsibilities will include:
- Serving as Office Coordinator for Pa’lante Green Cleaning as an employee of MRNY
- Coordination of “Back office” – maintaining member and client records through their databases, answering customer calls, matching members with jobs, assisting with documentation of job estimates
- Conducting ongoing Client Satisfaction Surveys via phone and email
- Assist the cooperative with marketing efforts and ordering materials as needed
- Maintaining financial records and formulating monthly financial reports
- Posting cooperative invoices and receipts to accounting software
- prepare the books for year-end audits
- Process and review payroll and submit payroll reports as needed
Job Specifics:
- 20 hours/week, $15-$18/hour DOE
- The position will be based in MRNY’s office in Jackson Heights, Queens
How to apply:
Cover letter and resume should be emailed to[email protected]. Please write “Cooperative Office Coordinator” in Subject line.
All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status.
Organization: League of Conservation Voters
Position Title: Special Events Associate
Location: Washington, DC
Hours & Compensation: Full time.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2014
Job Description:
The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is a national non-profit organization that works to turn environmental values into national priorities. To secure the environmental future of our planet, LCV advocates for sound environmental policies, elects pro-environment candidates who will adopt and implement such policies, and provides state LCVs with the resources and tools to accomplish and sustain their mission
The Special Events Associate works closely with members of the development team to produce high quality special events throughout the country. This position will offer an opportunity to produce events for one of the country’s foremost environmental groups and interact with Members of Congress, members of the LCV Board of Directors, and environmental and political luminaries.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the Special Events and Major Gifts Manager and Director of Individual Giving to coordinate all aspects of major fundraising event production, including event timelines and task lists, venue selection, speaker and honoree selection, vendor procurement, etc.
- Manage a portfolio of major donor receptions, house parties, and bundling events.
- Maintain all event data tracking, including registration, seating, tracking expenses and revenue, etc.
- Draft and coordinate communications for events, including host and honorary committee letters, invitations (both e-mail and hardcopy), RSVPs, reminders, special guest outreach, acknowledgments, and post-event follow up.
- Work with the Special Events and Major Gifts Manager and the Director of Database Management and Development Operations to coordinate event mail pulls and manage event lists.
- Track and coordinate all event donations and fundraising efforts.
- Serve as point person for event invitees, hosts, and vendors.
- Maintain event web pages and online event donation forms text and work with Membership and Online Engagement department to update.
- Maintain high level of event satisfaction, from Board of Directors, donors, guests, and speakers.
- Research current event donors and prospects to expand fundraising potential.
- Maintain in-kind records for PAC and super PAC events and assist with compliance efforts as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Education: College degree required.
- Work experience: One year fundraising, preferably special events related. Fundraising database experience preferred.
- Skills: Strong written and oral communications skills, excellent skills in word processing and spreadsheets (Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel required), and familiarity with phone systems. Experience with Salesforce fundraising database, HTML, and Convio preferred. Extremely attentive to details and adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data.
- Capabilities: Solid judgment; critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment; ability to work for several people; highly organized; commitment to environmental protection and the mission of LCV.
How to apply:
Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to[email protected] with “Special Events Associate” in the subject line by February 28, 2014, or mail to League of Conservation Voters, Attn: Human Resources, 1920 L Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036. No phone calls please.
Organization: Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
Position Title: Staff Attorney
Location: Pacoima, CA
Hours & Compensation: $52,587 – $83,845 – Commensurate with experience.
Application Deadline: April 14, 2014
Job description:
Self-Help Legal Access Center (one each: Pomona and Antelope Valley Courthouses)
Availability:Immediate Opening: Travel required throughout NLSLA service areas.
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) offers a choice of medical (one plan is 100% employer-paid) and dental plans, vision as well as life and disability insurance, 125 plan, 403b with employer contribution, sick pay, vacation and 13 employer paid- holidays. Loan Repayment Program benefits to qualifying attorneys.
Duties and Responsibilities: Be part of an exciting team of NLSLA advocates participating in all aspects of a dynamic fast-paced anti-poverty law practice. The attorney will be responsible for working with NLSLA staff and volunteers to operate a Self-Help Legal Access Center for LA County located at the Pomona or Antelope Valley courthouse. The attorney will interview self-represented persons seeking assistance on civil law matters, including family and housing issues and provide educational materials/information in order to access the court system; will conduct family and/or housing workshops for individuals and train volunteers; and work collaboratively with judiciary, court staff and CA Bar to improve pro per access to the court.
Qualifications: Candidate must be licensed to practice law in California. Must be highly motivated and passionate about public service work with a minimum of 2 years experience in civil litigation, preferably in landlord/tenant or family law. Excellent writing, speaking and organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, community organizations, attorneys, the judiciary and the public. Ability to work effectively with staff and volunteers. Must enjoy working with the public and available to work from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bilingual skills in the Spanish language required.
Program Description: NLSLA is one of Los Angeles County’s leading public interest law offices and has been the primary legal aid program serving the cities of Glendale and Burbank and the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys for more than 48 years and the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys and the city of Pasadena since 2001. The NLSLA staff of 100+, including 40 lawyers, provides legal assistance to low-income individuals, families and groups in the areas of family law and domestic violence, housing, health care, education, public benefits, economic and job development, immigrant rights, consumer rights and environmental justice. The NLSLA headquarters is located in Glendale, CA with branch offices in Pacoima, and El Monte.
To apply:
Forward resume and cover letter to (no phone calls please):
Human Resources
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
1102 E. Chevy Chase Drive
Glendale, CA 91205
Fax: (818) 291-1790 E-mail: [email protected]
Organization: Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Position Title: Sustainable FERC Project Advocate
Location: NW, DC, WA
Hours & Compensation: Full time
Application Deadline: Not listed
Job Description:
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is the nation’s most effective environmental action organization. We use law, science and the support of 1.3 million members and online activists to protect the planet’s wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our staff helped write some of America’s bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, and many of the implementing regulations; our water enforcement cases played a major role shaping current water policy throughout the country. Today, our staff of more than 430 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy and communications experts, and others, work out of offices in New York, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Livingston, Montana and Beijing.
Position Summary:
NRDC is seeking an Advocate to work with the Sustainable FERC Project team in our Washington, DC office(alternative NRDC office locations may be a possibility).The Sustainable FERC Project is an initiative housed in NRDC’s Energy and Transportation Program that represents many national and regional environmental organizations on transmission grid regulations related to the deployment of renewable energy, demand response, energy efficiency, distributed generation and energy storage. The Project serves as the voice of the environmental community at FERC and in FERC-jurisdictional fora such as RTOs, ISOs on electric system policies and regional transmission grid planning processes. The Project’s current priorities include effective implementation of FERC’s Order 1000, ensuring comparable treatment for non-wires options like demand response and energy efficiency in grid planning, creating market reform in the RTOs/ISOs to ensure a level playing field for renewable energy and demand-side resources, and facilitating swift coal unit retirements by ensuring reliability analyses keep coal units on line for as little time as possible after announced retirements. Find out more atwww.sustainableferc.org.
The role calls for the combination of leadership and advocacy skills with the flexibility, diplomacy, organizational and communication skills necessary to facilitate coalitions of many organizations and allies around different issues. Successful candidates will have demonstrated strong independent initiative, ability to contribute effectively as a member of a team and collaborate across organizations.
Responsibilities:
The Sustainable FERC Project Advocate will support the FERC Project coalition and assist the Project’s two senior attorneys in coordinating the Project coalition, identifying key regulatory grid issues and developing strategies to address those issues, and advocating for change in line with those strategies. Specific responsibilities will include: written and oral advocacy, developing relationships with key allies, monitoring rulemakings and key stakeholder processes, monitoring and distributing relevant news and FERC decisions, facilitating calls of the Project’s steering committee, and maintaining the Project’s social media presence.
Qualifications:
Required
- Minimum two years experience and a graduate level degree; JD preferred but degree in related discipline such as energy, public policy, finance, economics, or engineering will be considered
- Excellent legal writing skills and the ability to grasp and translate technical transmission grid issues into plain English
- Oral advocacy experience and comfort speaking in varied settings, ranging from working groups to conferences
- Strategic thinking and strong interpersonal skills
- Willingness to travel (estimated 30% or more of the time)
Preferred
- Experience in FERC, RTO/ISO and/or state utility commission rulemakings and/or other related proceedings
- Experience in coordinating coalitions of NGO advocates and private/government sector allies
- Demonstrated interest in clean energy policies/goals
NRDC is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.
How to apply:
To apply, please visit www.nrdc.org/jobs and upload your resume and cover letter through our online portal. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you are having technical difficulty while applying, please reach out to Customer Care by dialing 1-866-927-2472.
For further information about NRDC, please visitwww.nrdc.org
Organization: Center for Biological Diversity
Position Title: Staff Attorney (Oceans Program)
Location: Tucson, AZ
Hours & Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience
Application Deadline: Not listed.
General position overview:
The Center for Biological Diversity, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of imperiled plants, animals and wild places, seeks a full-time experienced attorney for our Oceans program. The emphasis of the position will be to advocate for the protection of marine life from threats including climate change, ocean acidification, plastic pollution, offshore oil drilling and overfishing. The staff attorney will work as part of a team using law and advocacy toward reforming destructive practices that are imperiling our oceans. The staff attorney will be supervised by the Oceans Program Director and will work closely with oceans program, conservation and communications staff.
Main duties:
- Litigate cases to gain results that will protect marine species and habitats throughout the United States.
- Develop cases and campaigns aimed to further the goals of the Center’s oceans program.
- Advocate for administrative and legislative policies for marine conservation through scientific and legal comments, oral testimony, policy analysis, petitions for rulemaking, and effective communications.
- Conduct media advocacy, including writing press releases, media strategy and outreach, and delivering effective statements to reporters.
- Engage Center supporters, the public and opinion leaders to protect the oceans through campaign activities such as public speaking, rallies, action alerts, opinion editorials and direct outreach.
Essential qualities, qualifications and skills:
- Minimum five years civil litigation experience, environmental law preferred.
- Familiarity with environmental laws such as the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Magnuson-Stevens Act.
- Excellent writing, communication, research, and oral advocacy skills.
- Proven ability to develop cases and manage a docket of several matters.
- Experience consistently meeting internal and external deadlines and producing finished products in a timely manner.
- Experience planning and implementing environmental or advocacy campaigns.
- Strong work ethic and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a part of an effective team.
- Scientific literacy, and background in marine or environmental science is preferred.
- A demonstrated commitment to environmental protection.
Salary is commensurate with experience and comparable to other non-profits. The Center offers an excellent benefits package, including vacation time; employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; as well as a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.
How to apply:
To apply, please send a cover letter, a résumé, references, and a writing sample to [email protected]with “Oceans Staff Attorney” in the subject. The position will remain open until filled. Desired start date is March 2014. No telephone calls please. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Learn more about the Center’s Oceans Program.
Organization: EBALDC – East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation
Position Title: Facilities/Operations Supervisor
Location: Oakland,CA.
Hours & Compensation: Full time.
Application Deadline: Not listed.
Job description
EBALDC is seeking a full time Facilities/Operations Supervisor in the Property Management department.
Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Property Management, the Facilities/Operations Supervisor is responsible for supervising the daily and recurring work of the staff in the general maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment. The Supervisor position is also responsible for maintaining building systems, improving staff production efficiencies, and lower building utility usage through research and innovation where possible. The Supervisor will perform other duties as required.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervision
- Performs formal and on the job training and instruction of proper PM maintenance methods and procedures for staff.
- Supervises the daily activities of building maintenance and janitorial personnel.
- Reviews and inspects work of building maintenance and janitorial personnel.
- Establishes work schedules for subordinates.
- Supervises the maintenance and repair of EBALDC’s commercial and residential buildings.
- Implement safety policies and procedures for the maintenance staff.
- Approves time cards, vendor invoices, and purchase orders.
Institutes Best Practices
- Research and implement best practices for environmentally sustainable, cost effective and tenant healthy materials for work orders and unit preps.
- Coordinate the annual inspections of all units, buildings, and building systems and subsequent work order completion.
- Determines material, equipment, and supplies to be used by staff in all facets of their work.
- Evaluate and improve inventory procedures.
- Review new construction plans in concert with the Development team.
Recurring Maintenance
- Inspects and directs staff to repair and maintain the electrical, plumbing, mechanical and other related systems in all locations.
- Coordinates vendors, as well as inspects the operation and maintenance of the heating, cooling and ventilation systems (including boiler system) in all locations.
- Coordinates with other Department staff as necessary during rehabilitation of existing properties and during the construction of new properties.
- Coordinates and inspects major contracted work as it pertains to electrical, plumbing, mechanical and other related systems in buildings.
- Establishes Preventive Maintenance schedules for all units.
Daily Operations
- Supervise, assist and/or performs carpentry, electrical and plumbing duties as required.
- Supervise, assist and/or performs major Property Management maintenance and repairs and assures compliance to all building codes.
- Communicates verbally and in writing with other staff involving the Property Management schedules of the facilities.
- Requisitions and maintains maintenance supplies and equipment in an orderly manner.
- Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
- Generates reports regarding the facilities schedule and job completion progress.
- Maintains inventory of assigned tools and equipment.
- Complete summary schedules of work performed.
- Performs monthly building inspections.
- Maintains and updates the Property Management Maintenance information in Yardi.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Possession of a current and valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technology with emphasis in HVAC/mechanical or related field with minimum of 2 years’ experience in HVAC/mechanical maintenance or Property Management Maintenance; or
- Associate/Vocational Degree in HVAC/mechanical, Industrial Technology with emphasis in HVAC/mechanical or related field with 6 years’ experience in HVAC/mechanical maintenance or Property Management Maintenance; or
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, with 10 years of experience in HVAC/mechanical or Property Management Maintenance
Other:
- Overtime may be required during special events or emergencies. Both indoor and outdoor work in all types of weather conditions. Strenuous physical labor and heavy lifting are required.
Benefits
EBALDC offers excellent benefit. EBALDC pays 80% of employee premiums and 60% of dependent premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Incentives, LTD and Life, Retirement, paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday time for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
//All candidates will be subject to a background check//
To apply follow the instructions within the job announcement to submit your application.
Please NO PHONE CALLS!
EBALDC is an EOE/AA Employer
How to apply:
https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=8262561
Organization: Make the Road New York
Position Title: Disaster Relief Attorney
Location: Staten Island, NY
Hours & Compensation: Full time.
Application Deadline: Not listed.
The Organization:
Make the Road New York builds the power of Latino and working class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. Make the Road operates neighborhood-based community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; JacksonHeights, Queens; Port Richmond and MidlandBeach, Staten Island; and Brentwood, Long Island. With a membership of more than 13,000 low-income New Yorkers, Make the Road tackles the critical issues facing our community: workplace justice, tenants’ rights, immigrant rights, disaster relief, language-access, LGBTQ justice, public education, health care access, and immigration reform.
Our Education Department offers ESOL, Spanish-language literacy, computer literacy, and in-school and after-school youth programs. Our Community Organizing Projects help New Yorkers to implement strategies to combat shared problems, and develop leadership and the capacity for civic participation. And our Department of Legal & Support Services provides direct legal representation, case management, facilitated enrollment into public health insurance programs, training, and strategic support for members and organizers. Our attorneys and advocates specialize in labor and employment law, public benefits, disability benefits, housing law, healthcare and health insurance access, disaster relief, immigration law, public education, and LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) civil rights issues.
Legal and Support Services at Make the Road NEW YORK:
The Department of Legal and Support Services at Make the Road New York (MRNY) works to strengthen Make the Road’s organizing work by (1) helping to envision and implement leverage strategies (including strategic litigation) that help win our organizing campaigns; (2) providing technical legal support for policy work; and (3) providing direct legal and support services to draw in new members and help meet the immediate needs of MRNY’s active members. The Department currently employs 15 attorneys and 16 advocates. Our legal team is integrated into all aspects of the organization’s work. Our lawyers may spend their morning in court, the afternoon testifying at the City Council in favor of a MRNY-proposed piece of legislation, and the evening running a know-your-rights workshop for the community.
Current Opening:
We are currently hiring a Disaster Relief Attorney to be based out of our Staten Island offices. The Attorney will provide legal representation, advocacy, information & referrals, crisis intervention & recovery services to Sandy survivors who reside in predominantly Latino immigrant communities in Staten Island. The Attorney will be part of the Legal and Support Services Department and will liaise with Make the Road New York’s community organizing department.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
- Conduct legal intakes and identify issues for representation or referral.
- Provide direct representation to Sandy-affected individuals in:
- Appeals of FEMA recoupments and denials of FEMA benefits.
- Filing of insurance claims and negotiations with insurance companies.
- Contractor fraud and breach of contract matters in civil court and before the Department of Consumer Affairs.
- Landlord/tenant cases
- Unemployment assistance
- Unpaid wage claims
- Support Make the Road’s case managers to determine eligibility and facilitate applications for government and private relief programs.
- Work with Make the Road New York organizers and partners to coordinate legal clinics and informational workshops in affected communities.
- Liaise with Make the Road New York’s organizing staff to help identify critical unmet needs in the immigrant community.
- Provide legal support for Make the Road’s policy work as needed by conducting legal research, writing, and policy analysis.
Requirements:
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
- Commitment to social justice and community building.
- J.D. and admitted to practice in New York.
- Experience in one of the following substantive areas of law: housing, employment law or previous experience in disaster relief.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, based on community members’ needs.
- Ability to travel to and within Staten Island.
Preferences:
We seek but do not require the following:
- A valid NYS Driver’s License and use of personal vehicle for reimbursable work travel.
- Prior experience providing disaster relief services.
Persons of color, persons with disabilities, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals are encouraged to apply.
Salary and Benefits:
Starting salary is based on a scale set by a democratically-elected personnel committee and will depend on factors such as experience and education. Generous package of vacation, personal and sick days. Excellent health and dental coverage and family leave policies.
How to apply:
Forward a cover letter, resume, and writing sample by email to . Applications[email protected] will be considered on a rolling
Organization: EarthRights International
Position Title: Mekong Legal Coordinator
Location: Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
Hours & Compensation: Full time.
Application Deadline: Not listed.
Job Description:
EarthRights International (ERI) seeks a legal professional with at least five years of experience focusing on human rights, environmental or corporate accountability legal issues, and who understands the need to integrate legal and campaign strategies while working closely with public interest lawyers from the Mekong.
Description: Working with ERI’s Mekong-based legal staff, the Mekong Legal Coordinator will help to implement ERI’s Mekong-based legal activities, including support for the Mekong Legal Network and alumni from ERI’s training programs. The Mekong Legal Coordinator will work with ERI’s Mekong Legal Team of four legal professionals to implement ERI’s strategic goals, which include supporting public interest lawyers and using legal tools to curb earth rights abuses and strengthen national and regional institutions. The Mekong Legal Coordinator will conduct case and policy advocacy, research and writing and training work in partnership with Mekong lawyers, EarthRights School Mekong students and civil society leaders. The Coordinator will also represent ERI at national and regional conferences and to donors, and will also have some managerial responsibilities. For more information about ERI’s work in Southeast Asia visit: www.earthrights.org
Qualifications: EarthRights International seeks a legal professional with at least five years of experience focusing on human rights, environmental or corporate accountability legal issues. A degree in law is required. Experience in running cases and a working knowledge of Southeast Asian human rights and environmental issues is preferred. Additional qualifications or experience in development, human rights and/or the environment, related regional studies, or another related field, is desirable. Excellent written and spoken English is required. The position combines elements of research, writing, advocacy, training, administration and management, and requires an individual who has solid technical legal skills, good judgment and initiative, strong interpersonal skills, manages tasks efficiently and experience in cross-cultural contexts. A Mekong language would also be desirable.
We offer:
- Offers locally competitive compensation.
- Medical and dental insurance coverage.
- Paid vacation, sick and personal days.
- A friendly and professional work environment.
Type/Start Date: Full-time position starting in late March 2014
How to apply:
To Apply: Applicants should email the following to:
[email protected](Subject: “Mekong Legal Coordinator”).
• 1 page cover letter
• 1-2 page resume
• List of 3-5 references with phone numbers and email addresses
• 3-5 page sample or excerpt of legal writing in English
EarthRights International is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices.
Organization: Cascade Bicycle Club
Position Title: Development Coordinator
Location: Seattle, WA
Hours & Compensation: Full time
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Job description:
Cascade seeks a Development Coordinator to provide administrative support for its annual and capital campaign fundraising efforts. The Development Coordinator is an administrative whiz who manages multiple development projects. He/she has a commitment to quality and an interest in learning about development best practices (especially donor data management). He/she is a self-starter who thrives in a fun, fast-paced environment, surrounded by colleagues who are passionate about Cascade’s mission. He/she finds achievement in a support role and is confident working independently once given direction and deadlines. He/she is good with people and has impeccable attention to detail.
The Development Coordinator is part of a three-person development team which includes a Development Director (CFRE) and a Grant Writer. Several other members of the staff participate in fundraising activities including: the Executive Director, program leadership, events and sponsorship teams, and communication and marketing teams. The board is also committed to fundraising.
Duties:
- Data entry including relationship-tracking
- Customer service
- Event Project Management for various events including the Bike to Work Breakfast
- Donor research
- Coordination and list management for e-appeals and direct mail
- Gift entry and acknowledgement
- Occasional writing or editing
- Organization of occasional donor tours and field trips for donors
- Other duties as assigned
Position requirements:
- BA/BS
- 1-2 years of successful full time experience serving in an administrative capacity
- An innate capacity and interest in data entry and data management
- Familiarity with nonprofit structure and development best practices desired
- Clear communication style, strong interpersonal skills, and proofreading/editing skills
- Proficiency with technology required, including MS Office
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as project deadlines and events dictate
- Experience managing projects and deadlines
- Graciousness and a highly developed customer service attitude when interacting with staff, board, and donors
EMPLOYMENT SPECIFICS
- Full-time salaried position with some evening and weekend work required
- Reports to and is supervised by the Development Director
- Annual performance reviews
- Monetary compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience; full benefits package
THE ORGANIZATION
Founded in 1970, Cascade Bicycle Club is a 15,000+ member nonprofit organization based in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to creating better communities through bicycling. Cascade is a local, regional and statewide leader in advocating for bicycle policy and infrastructure, producing world-class cycling events, educating youth and adult cyclists and promoting bicycle commuting. Cascade produces 13 major bicycle events and offers 2,000+ free group recreational rides annually. Our sphere of influence includes environmental sustainability, health and fitness, youth development and livable communities. Cascade is directed by an elected volunteer board and operates with 32 paid staff and thousands of volunteers.
How to apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to:[email protected]
Open until filled.
Organization: Community Health Councils, Inc.
Position Title: Project Coordinator – AQHC
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Hours & Compensation: Full time
Application Deadline: Not listed.
Organization Summary:
Community Health Councils, Inc. (CHC) is a community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting social justice and achieving equity in community and environmental resources in underserved communities. Our work is founded upon coalition-building, community partnership, and collaboration across multiple sectors in Los Angeles and throughout California.
Project Summary
The Access to Quality Healthcare Project at CHC works through local coalitions to eliminate health disparities, increase the number and quality of healthcare resources, and achieve health equity in South Los Angeles and LA County. The project’s specific objectives aim to: (1) build a comprehensive and sustainable system of care for South Los Angeles; and (2) Increase the knowledge, participation, and leadership role of consumers and stakeholders in policy and local resource development to address health disparities.
Position Summary
The Project Coordinator is responsible for project management through critical planning, analysis and administrative support for the Access and Quality team’s various projects, programs, and coalitions. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating a coalition or committee working to build an integrated delivery system of care in South LA. Coalitions and committees are comprised of the representatives from at safety-net healthcare organizations, health plans, health advocates, patients and consumers, academics, researchers, and other stakeholders. The Project Coordinator position requires a high level of strategic thinking, clear communication, relationship-building, and the ability to work and connect with community members, community-based organizations, public administrators and elected officials, researchers, and more. Under the direction of the Policy Director and the Executive Director, the Project Coordinator will also assist in developing the Access and Quality team’s annual policy and project priorities, goals and objectives, and outreaching to appropriate organizations regarding participation and/or membership. Overall, the Project Coordinator is also responsible for meeting the annual agency objectives, contributing to the mission and goals of Access and Quality policy area, and CHC as an organization.
Job duties and responsibilities
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Facilitating the development and management of projects from conception to incubation/implementation.
- Research; data collection and analysis; information-gathering; and report-back to stakeholders.
- Retrieve, organize, synthesize, and produce information from a variety of mediums.
- Provide program and administrative support in the following areas: program planning and implementation; project deliverables development; project tracking to ensure deadlines are met and project deliverables are completed on time; and anticipate and problem-solve for unforeseen project issues.
- Contract management, compliance and monitoring.
- Assist with management of coalition tasks including, but not limited to: facilitating coalition meetings, outreach to new organizations to join coalitions and campaign activities, and serving as a liaison between the coalitions, elected officials and other decision-makers, and representatives of the major stakeholder organizations.
- Provide administrative support such as coordinating meeting logistics, including notices, minutes, photocopying and collating relevant materials, food, room reservations, informational updates, and more.
- Support research, writing, and editing of briefs, fact sheets, correspondence, etc.
- Attend and represent the coalition and CHC at all relevant external meetings, conferences, trainings, etc.
- Assist with other tasks as requested by the Policy Director.
Qualifications/Experiences:
- Bachelor’s degree in health related field is required, Masters’ degree preferred.
- Experience with healthcare delivery systems, preferably in a safety-net setting.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience including familiarity with coalition or meeting facilitation.
- Ability to interact with diverse communities, legislatures and government, etc.
- Experience working in underserved and minority communities, particularly the South LA region.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel throughout the local area.
- Must own or have daily access to a vehicle for work-related travel.
- Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Highly organized.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet.
Community Health Councils, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life and 403b. All salaries are DOE.
Community Health Councils, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to apply:
To be considered for employment with CHC, all applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume, and complete salary history (salary requirements are not acceptable) to [email protected]. When applying, please submit each item as a separate attachment using the following file name format: Last Name-First Name-Position Title-Document Title (e.g. Smith-John-Project Coordinator AQHC-Resume). Additionally, for best results with our automated application system, please use the following subject line format: “First Name Last Name – Position Title – Idealist Application.”
Organization: Pathfinder International
Position Title: Director, Institutional Giving
Location: Watertown, MA
Hours & Compensation: Full time.
Application Deadline: Not listed.
Pathfinder Overview:
Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health. We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do—believing that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations, and paving the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to family planning, ensure availability of safe abortion services and post-abortion care, advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and, through all of our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.
Program Overview:
The Institutional Giving Unit sits within the Office of the Senior Vice President and is charged with raising program specific and general operating support for Pathfinder International. The Unit leads organizational fundraising efforts with private institutional donors, including foundations and corporations; fosters donor relationships and builds strategy for engaging new and maintaining current donor support. The unit’s fundraising efforts support all aspects of Pathfinder’s global work and mission. The Unit works hand in hand with senior leadership, field offices and technical staff to deliver top quality proposals and donor reports. The unit is responsible for generating on average 15% of overall revenue.
Position Purpose:
The Director of Institutional Giving is charged with maximizing philanthropic support from foundations and corporations and will be expected to cultivate, solicit and steward institutional donors. The Director is the organization’s primary contact for all foundation and corporate fundraising related work and actively strategizes on how best to approach donors. S/he works closely with the Senior Vice President and other departments, field offices, and institutional collaborators to develop and produce proposals for foundations. S/he manages a team of three, and is responsible for overseeing all proposals and reporting deadlines, researching new potential sources.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leads the development and implementation of Pathfinder’s foundation and corporate relations strategy.
- Develops effective solicitation strategies for institutional donors, in order to grow institutional support to underwrite global program development goals.
- Works closely with senior staff and other departments at headquarters and in the field, in the planning and conceptualization of program development activities, and conducts research, writing, and review of funding proposals for foundations and corporations.
- Sets foundation and corporate fundraising fiscal year goals and is responsible for monitoring achievement against stated goals.
- Identifies potential funding sources for both restricted and unrestricted grants and monitors funding priorities of current funders.
- Manages, writes and or edits programmatic and financial reports and ensures their timely submission to donors.
- Works with the field offices, Country and Regional Operations Department, Technical and Program Strengthening Department, and the Finance Department to monitor grant progress – both programmatic and financial, to ensure donor expectations and requirements are met.
- Represents Pathfinder to potential and current donors at donor meetings, during grant negotiations and at conferences.
- Works with SVP to report to the Board of Directors’ Development Committee and the Board at large.
- Provides the strategic correspondence plan for foundations and corporate donors, to determine how to steward and engage the donor representatives.
- Develops the Institutional Giving Unit work plan and annual budget; and approves expenditures against the unit’s approved budget.
- Builds and leads a highly functioning team by setting clear standards and deliverables, demonstrating respect and dignity for every role, and communicating in a transparent and direct manner.
- Manages a team of three, providing day to day supervision.
Basic Requirements:
- BA degree and 12+ years of professional experience in successful development operations with increasing responsibility. This experience should reflect a comprehensive knowledge of corporate and foundation fundraising and include writing proposals and managing overall corporate and foundation solicitation efforts or MA degree and 10+ years of relevant experience.
- At least 5 years of management and leadership experience with proven success in building, leading, inspiring, and supervising work teams in achieving individual and annual goals. Ability to motivate and mentor staff and manage performance expectations.
- Persuasive writing skills and proven record of accomplishment in managing successful proposal submissions achieving revenue goals.
- Strong knowledge of and experience with international reproductive health, family planning, and maternal health concepts and trends, and institutions in the field, especially donors.
- Excellent communicator with the ability to present information, make recommendations and influence positively across various levels of the organization while exercising professionalism and diplomacy to accomplish objectives.
- Ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff and clients. Must possess professional integrity, honesty, initiative, dependability, highest ethical standards, and a commitment to excel.
- Ability to exercise sound and timely judgment and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
- Advanced computer skills, especially with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook) to produce high-quality, well-formatted documents with tight turnaround times.
- Ability to establish solid working relationships with donors, program management, technical staff, and diverse employees in various other business areas of the organization.
- Ability to make decisions and effectively build and manage teams.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and multiple deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience living or working in developing countries that aids in the understanding of program context, field realities, and technical needs preferred.
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge donor database.
How to apply:
To be considered for this position, please apply
online at: http:www.pathfinder.org/about-us/careers/employment-opportunities/
Organization: Golden Gate Audubon Society
Position Title: Executive Director Golden Gate Audubon
Location: Berkeley, CA
Hours & Compensation: full-time position with a competitive salary
Application Deadline: begin on February 24, 2014 until the position is filled
Job description
Position Title: Executive Director
Reports to: Board of Directors
Location: Berkeley, CA
The Golden Gate Audubon Society is dedicated to protecting Bay Area birds and wildlife and to connecting people of all ages and backgrounds with the natural world. We lead strategic advocacy, habitat restoration, and public education to engage Bay Area residents in the protection of our shared, local environment.
Golden Gate Audubon Society is an independent chapter of the National Audubon Society. We operate with a small staff, an active Board of Directors, and a large community of committed volunteers.
The Executive Director is charged with leading a sustainable organization that effectively achieves its environmental conservation and education goals. He or she is responsible for organizational planning and development, fundraising and financial management, and supporting a staff of five. The Executive Director is also our lead spokesperson to the media, funders, public agencies, conservation allies, and elected officials.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Programs and Operations: Oversee Golden Gate Audubon Society’s conservation, education, and volunteer programs. Lead strategic planning and execution, conduct regular reviews of progress on attaining organizational goals, and communicate progress to staff, board members, and the public.
- Support the Board of Directors in Organizational Governance: Work closely with the Board of Directors to implement our strategic and financial plans. Facilitate Board activities, including Board meetings, recruitment, and training.
- Lead Fundraising Efforts and Provide Fiscal Oversight: Lead efforts to develop and sustain a diverse funding base to support Golden Gate Audubon Society’s roughly $550,000 budget. Prepare and manage a balanced budget. Lead program staff in fundraising activities, including donor relationships, grant applications and reporting, appeals, and major events.
- Manage Staff and Volunteers: Promote an organizational culture that fosters strong teamwork, effective communication, and commitment to Golden Gate Audubon Society’s mission and goals. Support the success of five full- and part-time staff members and a broad network of dedicated and energetic volunteers.
- Serve as Primary Organizational Spokesperson: Serve as chief spokesperson to media and the public. Clearly communicate with members and funders. Establish ongoing relationships with public and private partners, decision-makers, and stakeholders. Execute the organization’s communication plan with the Communication Director and the Board of Directors.
- Support Conservation Advocacy: In partnership with our active EastBay and San Francisco conservation volunteer committees, identify Golden Gate Audubon’s advocacy priorities and support volunteers’ efforts to achieve them via public testimony, written comments, outreach to decision-makers, and legal action.
Qualifications:
The Executive Director should have at least 5 years of professional experience, including demonstrated experience and/or expertise in the following:
- leadership, organizational development, and management of nonprofit organizations, preferably in the environmental or wildlife conservation field;
- budgeting and managing financial resources;
- leading organizational growth and effectiveness and working closely with an active volunteer board;
- non-profit fundraising, including major donor cultivation, membership solicitation, events, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants; and
- shaping policy positions and acting strategically to further an advocacy agenda.
The Executive Director should also have the following qualifications:
- strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and tactical abilities;
- excellent written and oral communication skills, including ease with public speaking and working with media;
- passion for wildlife conservation and volunteer-based organizations;
- excellent interpersonal, diplomatic, and collaborative skills;
- commitment to promoting science education and conservation leadership in low-income communities and communities of color; and
- bachelor’s degree or equivalent
The following qualifications are helpful but not required:
- enthusiasm for birds and birding and for wildlife and their habitats;
- familiarity with Bay Area and/or California government agencies, environmental organizations and funding community;
- Strong familiarity with environmental policy, conservation biology, natural resources conservation, and/or environmental education; and
- familiarity with issues, regulations, and laws affecting Bay Area birds.
Compensation:
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and health benefits.
Target start date: May 1, 2014 (preferred)
Our staff is focused on making positive change in the world and we support and celebrate diversity. The Golden Gate Audubon Society is an equal opportunity employer.
How to apply
Application Instructions:
Send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to[email protected]. In your cover letter, please describe a successful fundraising/development effort, explaining your role and how you contributed to its success.
No phone calls, please. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on February 24, 2014 until the position is filled.
Organization: Sterling Martin Associates
Position Title: Chief Executive Officer.
Location: Sacramento, CA.
Hours & Compensation: Full time. A competitive compensation package will be offered to attract an outstanding candidate.
Application Deadline: Not listed.
Job Description:
California Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) Youth & Government, commonly referred to as “Y&G”, has retained Sterling Martin Associates to search for its next Chief Executive Officer. Y&G is located in Sacramento, CA. There is a preference for the successful candidate to either be located in Sacramento or to spend a significant portion of time there working with existing staff.
Y&G is a chartered YMCA, as are local YMCA associations, except that Y&G operates statewide, rather than locally. In essence, Y&G offers service programming to the local YMCA associations that those organizations don’t offer themselves. As such, the “clients” of Y&G are the 85-some YMCA organizations located throughout the State of California.
Y&G’s operating budget is in the $2.5 million range; four talented staff members serve the organization, primarily in the area of program offerings. The organization is governed by a 27-member Board of Directors who are responsible for planning and policy decisions. They also ensure the legal and fiscal health of Y&G’s programs, and they monitor, inform, and support the activities of every program that the organization offers. There are nearly 200 volunteers who come from all walks of professional life – legislators, judges, attorneys, and advocates who volunteer their time for Y &G programming. There are also many volunteers who assist with the physical logistics of making sure the events run smoothly.
Chief Executive Officer | CEO
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO provides dynamic, executive leadership to the organization and, in partnership with the Board of Directors, enacts and implements a bold strategic vision in order to strengthen, expand, and move the organization forward. The CEO champions and communicates the organization’s mission and relevance; is responsible for the organization’s financial stability and growth; engages, communicates and collaborates, not only with the Board of Directors, but also with community, corporate, foundation, and government leaders and organizations. The CEO is also responsible for overseeing, developing, and mentoring staff and volunteers and for overseeing the organization’s day-to-day operations.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Specifically, the successful candidate will see to the effective and successful implementation of the following areas of responsibility:
Board Development | Strategic Direction
- Work with Board of Directors to create and achieve goals outlined in the strategic plan within the focus areas of Public Policy, Leadership Development, Strategic Initiatives, Financial Development and Public Relations.
- Foster a climate of innovation and spearhead the development, communication, and implementation of effective strategies and processes.
- Recommend and implement the long-term vision and strategies that will allow the organization to enhance its existing strengths and create new growth opportunities.
- Facilitate the effectiveness of the Board of Directors by developing critical knowledge, expertise, leadership, and composition to achieve the desired strategic priorities of Y&G.
- Provide support and leadership to the Board of Directors and, as the organization’s executive officer, recommend and implement appropriate organizational policies.
- Report to the Board on matters affecting the welfare of the organization.
- Effectively identify and utilize Board member talent and resources.
Relationship Development & Communications
- Build an effective and highly visible partnership between California YMCA and the Governor’s Office, State Agencies and Legislative Leaders with a goal of positioning the ‘Y’ as the State’s “go to” nonprofit organization for youth development.
- Establish and maintain strong, working relationships with state legislators, and their staffs, YMCAs throughout the state and other nonprofit peers, and the organization’s existing and prospective donors and volunteers.
- Create opportunities for individuals (delegates) who have participated in the programs over the years, i.e., Y&G “alumni.”
- Communicate and collaborate with government, schools, nonprofit organizations, corporations, and other organizations in the community.
- Develop Y&G’s “Case for Support” and communicate the case to the organization’s multiple constituencies.
- Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the organization’s mission, vision, values and goals are easily understood.
- Develop and maintain excellent relationships within the YMCA, as well as within the state, regional, national, and international YMCA movements.
- Increase the number of YMCA’s participating in the Youth & Government programs through effective communications and special campaigns, as appropriate.
- Communicate positive messaging proactively and provide regular reports with updates of objectives and activities specific to the Board and other stakeholders.
Management & Program Oversight | Funding Sustainability
- Provide leadership of the organization’s financial matters, maximizing community and statewide partnerships, engaging volunteers, and cultivating and soliciting donors, members of the broader community, and legislative leaders.
- Sustain fiscal integrity and work to build financial stability to ensure continuance of programs; facilitate adequate funding to achieve Y&G’s priorities.
- Be responsible for important fiscal goals which include but are not limited to:
- Recommending, supervising and maintaining the annual operating budget.
- Developing specialized campaigns and creative revenue streams, including securing grants to support statewide programs and initiatives.
- Building effective systems that will effectively support increased levels of contributed support (annual giving, endowment, and funds for program sponsorships).
- Diversifying revenue streams to achieve greater balance and reduce reliance on program fees as the primary source of revenue.
- Ensuring prudent fiscal management, reporting and controls.
- Oversee all operations and programs by working with the Board and staff to anticipate and address all program needs.
- Build and manage a dedicated staff team with primary focus of serving the purpose and programs of the organization.
- Provide inspirational leadership to Y&G’s staff.
- Oversee Y&G’s operations and programs, including: management of paid and volunteer staff, recommending and implementing appropriate organizational, human resource, and risk management policies and procedures.
- Foster a climate of technological innovation within the organization.
- Oversee the organization’s financial operations and ensure transparency.
- Implement strategies to solidify the organization’s current fundraising efforts and implement tactics to expand and maximize new fundraising strategies and opportunities.
- Provide leadership in securing needed resources for current operations, capital improvement, community development and long range financial stability.
- Oversee the long-range development of the organization’s resources.
- Cultivate a culture of inclusion and lead efforts to ensure that the programs serve the diverse cultures that populate the State of California.
Required Background and Experience | Desirable Qualities and Characteristics
Qualified candidates for the position of Chief Executive Officer will have a proven track record in executive leadership, strategic planning and implementation, board management, fundraising, budget and operational management, legislative and community advocacy, relationship-building, and staff and volunteer management. In addition, all candidates will be expected to present the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education, preferably with a concentration in business, political science, public policy, communications, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
- At least five years of progressively responsible leadership experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector, and including staff and volunteer management.
- Proven leadership in a professional business environment.
- Superior communications skills, both written and oral, and extensive experience writing, editing, and proofreading.
- An understanding of governance issues and experience reporting to a volunteer governing board.
- Proven ability to develop and strengthen relationships with multiple constituencies – legislators, other YMCAs, funders.
- A successful track record of fundraising experience, including annual campaigns and securing of grants.
- Proven track record of budgetary and fiscal management for an organization with an annual budget in excess of $2,000,000 or more annually.
- Personal values consistent with the YMCA mission.
- Solid relationship-building skills.
- An entrepreneurial spirit and orientation.
- Highly organized and able to juggle multiple activities at a time.
- Demonstrated ability to plan strategically and think tactically; experience in strategic planning in cooperation with a governing board.
- Demonstrated experience in working with the public.
- A well-developed sense of humor.
How to apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume via email,[email protected].
