Opportunity: Ice911 Executive Director
Do you share a commitment to a sustainable planet? Do you feel compelled to make a difference in the race to slow down climate change? Ice911 is looking for an outstanding individual who brings proven leadership and management skills to be our Executive Director. We are seeking a strong and experienced professional to ensure the continued success of Ice911 and lead it to the next level of global impact. Our goal is to prove and scale our solution while there is still time.
Ice911 is a 501(c)3 Silicon Valley nonprofit dedicated to Arctic climate restoration. Our Vision is to demonstrate a safe method for Arctic ice restoration in time to help stabilize the global climate. Our Mission is to prove to the world that we can preserve and restore Arctic ice, and help establish international policy, governance and funding for adoption of the solution by local communities, governments and global institutions. Our founding principles are (1) Do no harm; (2) Maximize a positive impact with the smallest possible intervention; (3) Work with accountability, transparency, and permission; (4) Take a scientifically-rigorous approach; (5) Work in partnership with indigenous, local, regional, and global communities; (6) Be excellent stewards of our financial resources to restore Arctic ice. You will help us build the organizational capacity to achieve our vision.
Ice911 is entering a dynamic growth phase. We are quickly transitioning from start-up phase to a mature organization. Significantly increasing funding is enabling rapid capacity building across all areas of the organization. For the incoming Executive Director, the next several years at Ice911 will present a rewarding leadership opportunity in an organization founded on innovation, integrity, teamwork and a commitment to diversity and equity. For more detailed information about us, our approach, values, team and partners, visit our website at https://www.ice911.org/
We conduct research and field deployments to demonstrate a safe, effective and cost-efficient method to restore Arctic ice, informed by climate modeling and on-the-ground measurement. We aim to demonstrate that we can stabilize the global climate through Arctic ice restoration and slow the devastating effects of climate change. Our ultimate goal is to provide national governments and international organizations with a proven methodology to slow global warming. These entities can then implement these proven methods at scale to give the world much-needed time to implement long-term sustainable energy and conservation solutions.
The Ideal Candidate for Executive Director:
You are a strategic and inspirational leader who will provide direction and leadership for the organization’s mission, vision and development. You will represent the organization and its work to potential funders and adopters. You will oversee the leadership team to advance the organization’s strategic vision, goals and objectives, including dialog with appropriate Federal, State and International organizations. As Executive Director you will Report to the Board of Directors, and in coordination with the Founder/CTO, you will provide direction and leadership for the organization’s mission, vision and development. You will represent the organization and its work to potential funders and adopters, oversee the leadership team to advance the organization’s strategic vision, goals and objectives. As Executive Director you will be responsible for effective and sustainable programs, management oversight of personnel, sound fiscal management, and furthering the organization’s strategic goals. While the organization undergoes rapid growth, you will use your skills to work directly to cover various operational tasks as needed, while leading in the recruitment and hiring of key new staff. You will help raise private and institutional funds to support technical programs and projects, expanding organizational capacity and policy outreach efforts. All staff members and volunteers will report directly or indirectly to you.
Strong Candidates will possess the following personal Core Competencies:
Experience building a thriving, effective and strong organization.
Know how to set a fast-organizational development pace and execute to meet that pace.
Have a strong strategic acumen.
Manage with integrity and have a high EQ.
Experience working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
Example Ice911 Responsibilities Aligned by Executive Director Core Competencies:
Experience building a thriving, effective and strong organization
Lead the development and execution of Ice911’s strategic plan, with a deep discussion of organizational priorities and the revenues available to support them.
Manage and provide leadership to existing and future staff to build a strong and cohesive team across the organization.
Support the Board of Directors to build capacity related to priority areas identified during the strategic planning process.
Maintain a solid understanding of the different programmatic components that comprise Ice911’s portfolio.
Identify best practices and improve internal systems with an eye toward future needs and budgetary realities.
Assure that internal procedures and processes are robust, portfolio and fiscal management is transparent and accurate, and all reporting systems are high-quality and efficient.
Develop and recommend to the Board a yearly budget for approval and manage the organization's resources within those budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations.
Measure the effectiveness of all internal and external processes; implement process improvements to drive effectiveness.
Provide timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating and financial condition of the organization; implement performance improvement plans where necessary.
Manage the human resources of the organization according to authorized policies and procedures in accordance with current laws and regulations.
Assure Ice911 follows all regulatory requirements.
Know how to set a fast-organizational pace and executing to meet that pace
Expeditiously recruit, hire, and supervise a well-qualified and capable staff.
Identify and pursue donor and grant funding opportunities on a regular basis.
Understand how to manage change in a rapidly evolving organization.
Know how to manage and lead people through the difficulties associated with rapid organizational growth.
Have a strong strategic acumen
Demonstrate ability to think broadly and creatively.
Observe and respond adeptly to fluctuations and changes in the external environment and Ice911 partnerships.
Develop and maintain local, national and international professional relationships and partnerships that help attract resources and deepen organizational impact and outreach.
Lead Ice911 in a manner supporting and guiding the Organization’s vision and mission as defined by the Board of Directors.
Manage with integrity and have a high EQ
Develop trust and respect with all stakeholders.
Work effectively and constructively with the Founder/CTO.
Know how to work with a broad spectrum of personalities and differing skills and priorities. Experience working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
Develop strong relationships with current donors and cultivate relationships with potential donors to secure the resources and the operating support necessary to meet Ice911’s goals and objectives.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with key staff at international, national, regional and state levels to facilitate exposure, permitting, public-private partnerships and new opportunities.
Identify and pursue donor and grant funding opportunities on a regular basis.
Communicate with donors, grant funders, and Ice911’s Board about the financial and operational health of the Organization.
Responsible for maintaining open channels for effective communication between the Executive Director and the Board and assuring, in a timely and accurate manner, the Board receives all information necessary for it to function properly and make timely and appropriately informed decisions.
Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, scientific and technical communities, the public, and policy regulators.
Personal Qualifications:
Strong candidates will possess many of the following
Understanding of environmental regulatory processes.
Experience with non-profit organizations.
International experience negotiating and collaborating with potential partners.
Experience in scaling up organizations, especially in the non-profit sector.
Real-world experience in bringing technical solutions to reality.
Ability to co-create and execute an exciting vision and strategic plan.
Demonstrated leadership in working with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external, to lead an organization to success.
Required skills & experience
Minimum of five years of progressively more responsible experience in senior leadership and management of a not-for-profit, for-profit, government or a comparable organization
Advanced degree and/or demonstrated professional experience in a field directly related to Ice911’s mission and our work.
Demonstrated initiative.
Demonstrated excellent speaking and writing skills.
Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues.
A track record of thinking broadly and creatively.
A reputation for good judgment, fairness and integrity.
Proven ability to work well with others who are in a variety of roles, such as Board members, colleagues, direct reports, customers, consultants, student interns, volunteers, funders and regulators. Demonstrated success in leading effective teams.
A reputation for insisting on excellence and coaching others to deliver it.
Demonstrated skills in organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource development, and strategic planning.
Demonstrated flexibility, ability to multitask; and ability to succeed in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions.
Natural leader and motivator of people; able to attract, develop, retain and promote key talent, while driving collaborative, inclusive and respectful teamwork across the organization.
Start date: as soon as possible but no later than June 2020
Deadline for applications: January 15th or until position is filled
Travel: Estimated at 25% for meetings, fieldwork, policy outreach, fundraising and other purposes.
Compensation: Ice911 offers a competitive compensation package including full medical and dental benefits. We recognize the value of employee work-life balance and provide generous vacation and holiday benefits including paid time-off between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Though candidates from beyond the Bay Area are encouraged to apply, funds are not currently available for relocation or housing assistance.
Confidential Application Process: Email your cover letter (Word or PDF document) summarizing your interest, experience, fit with desired qualifications and compensation requirements along with a current resume to Dr. Steve Zornetzer, Search Committee Chair, at careers@ice911.org. Please put “Ice911 Executive Director Search” in the subject field. Resumes must have a cover letter in order to be considered. Inquiries from candidates are welcomed and should also be directed to Steve.
The Ice911 current office and laboratory is located in Redwood City, Silicon Valley, CA.
Equal Opportunity Employer: All candidates are welcome. Ice911 Research is committed to diversity and inclusion and prohibits discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information veteran status, military status, sexual orientation sex or gender (which includes harassment and discrimination based on gender identity, gender expression transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Nov 21, 2019
Full time
Opportunity: Ice911 Executive Director
Do you share a commitment to a sustainable planet? Do you feel compelled to make a difference in the race to slow down climate change? Ice911 is looking for an outstanding individual who brings proven leadership and management skills to be our Executive Director. We are seeking a strong and experienced professional to ensure the continued success of Ice911 and lead it to the next level of global impact. Our goal is to prove and scale our solution while there is still time.
Ice911 is a 501(c)3 Silicon Valley nonprofit dedicated to Arctic climate restoration. Our Vision is to demonstrate a safe method for Arctic ice restoration in time to help stabilize the global climate. Our Mission is to prove to the world that we can preserve and restore Arctic ice, and help establish international policy, governance and funding for adoption of the solution by local communities, governments and global institutions. Our founding principles are (1) Do no harm; (2) Maximize a positive impact with the smallest possible intervention; (3) Work with accountability, transparency, and permission; (4) Take a scientifically-rigorous approach; (5) Work in partnership with indigenous, local, regional, and global communities; (6) Be excellent stewards of our financial resources to restore Arctic ice. You will help us build the organizational capacity to achieve our vision.
Ice911 is entering a dynamic growth phase. We are quickly transitioning from start-up phase to a mature organization. Significantly increasing funding is enabling rapid capacity building across all areas of the organization. For the incoming Executive Director, the next several years at Ice911 will present a rewarding leadership opportunity in an organization founded on innovation, integrity, teamwork and a commitment to diversity and equity. For more detailed information about us, our approach, values, team and partners, visit our website at https://www.ice911.org/
We conduct research and field deployments to demonstrate a safe, effective and cost-efficient method to restore Arctic ice, informed by climate modeling and on-the-ground measurement. We aim to demonstrate that we can stabilize the global climate through Arctic ice restoration and slow the devastating effects of climate change. Our ultimate goal is to provide national governments and international organizations with a proven methodology to slow global warming. These entities can then implement these proven methods at scale to give the world much-needed time to implement long-term sustainable energy and conservation solutions.
The Ideal Candidate for Executive Director:
You are a strategic and inspirational leader who will provide direction and leadership for the organization’s mission, vision and development. You will represent the organization and its work to potential funders and adopters. You will oversee the leadership team to advance the organization’s strategic vision, goals and objectives, including dialog with appropriate Federal, State and International organizations. As Executive Director you will Report to the Board of Directors, and in coordination with the Founder/CTO, you will provide direction and leadership for the organization’s mission, vision and development. You will represent the organization and its work to potential funders and adopters, oversee the leadership team to advance the organization’s strategic vision, goals and objectives. As Executive Director you will be responsible for effective and sustainable programs, management oversight of personnel, sound fiscal management, and furthering the organization’s strategic goals. While the organization undergoes rapid growth, you will use your skills to work directly to cover various operational tasks as needed, while leading in the recruitment and hiring of key new staff. You will help raise private and institutional funds to support technical programs and projects, expanding organizational capacity and policy outreach efforts. All staff members and volunteers will report directly or indirectly to you.
Strong Candidates will possess the following personal Core Competencies:
Experience building a thriving, effective and strong organization.
Know how to set a fast-organizational development pace and execute to meet that pace.
Have a strong strategic acumen.
Manage with integrity and have a high EQ.
Experience working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
Example Ice911 Responsibilities Aligned by Executive Director Core Competencies:
Experience building a thriving, effective and strong organization
Lead the development and execution of Ice911’s strategic plan, with a deep discussion of organizational priorities and the revenues available to support them.
Manage and provide leadership to existing and future staff to build a strong and cohesive team across the organization.
Support the Board of Directors to build capacity related to priority areas identified during the strategic planning process.
Maintain a solid understanding of the different programmatic components that comprise Ice911’s portfolio.
Identify best practices and improve internal systems with an eye toward future needs and budgetary realities.
Assure that internal procedures and processes are robust, portfolio and fiscal management is transparent and accurate, and all reporting systems are high-quality and efficient.
Develop and recommend to the Board a yearly budget for approval and manage the organization's resources within those budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations.
Measure the effectiveness of all internal and external processes; implement process improvements to drive effectiveness.
Provide timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating and financial condition of the organization; implement performance improvement plans where necessary.
Manage the human resources of the organization according to authorized policies and procedures in accordance with current laws and regulations.
Assure Ice911 follows all regulatory requirements.
Know how to set a fast-organizational pace and executing to meet that pace
Expeditiously recruit, hire, and supervise a well-qualified and capable staff.
Identify and pursue donor and grant funding opportunities on a regular basis.
Understand how to manage change in a rapidly evolving organization.
Know how to manage and lead people through the difficulties associated with rapid organizational growth.
Have a strong strategic acumen
Demonstrate ability to think broadly and creatively.
Observe and respond adeptly to fluctuations and changes in the external environment and Ice911 partnerships.
Develop and maintain local, national and international professional relationships and partnerships that help attract resources and deepen organizational impact and outreach.
Lead Ice911 in a manner supporting and guiding the Organization’s vision and mission as defined by the Board of Directors.
Manage with integrity and have a high EQ
Develop trust and respect with all stakeholders.
Work effectively and constructively with the Founder/CTO.
Know how to work with a broad spectrum of personalities and differing skills and priorities. Experience working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
Develop strong relationships with current donors and cultivate relationships with potential donors to secure the resources and the operating support necessary to meet Ice911’s goals and objectives.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with key staff at international, national, regional and state levels to facilitate exposure, permitting, public-private partnerships and new opportunities.
Identify and pursue donor and grant funding opportunities on a regular basis.
Communicate with donors, grant funders, and Ice911’s Board about the financial and operational health of the Organization.
Responsible for maintaining open channels for effective communication between the Executive Director and the Board and assuring, in a timely and accurate manner, the Board receives all information necessary for it to function properly and make timely and appropriately informed decisions.
Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, scientific and technical communities, the public, and policy regulators.
Personal Qualifications:
Strong candidates will possess many of the following
Understanding of environmental regulatory processes.
Experience with non-profit organizations.
International experience negotiating and collaborating with potential partners.
Experience in scaling up organizations, especially in the non-profit sector.
Real-world experience in bringing technical solutions to reality.
Ability to co-create and execute an exciting vision and strategic plan.
Demonstrated leadership in working with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external, to lead an organization to success.
Required skills & experience
Minimum of five years of progressively more responsible experience in senior leadership and management of a not-for-profit, for-profit, government or a comparable organization
Advanced degree and/or demonstrated professional experience in a field directly related to Ice911’s mission and our work.
Demonstrated initiative.
Demonstrated excellent speaking and writing skills.
Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues.
A track record of thinking broadly and creatively.
A reputation for good judgment, fairness and integrity.
Proven ability to work well with others who are in a variety of roles, such as Board members, colleagues, direct reports, customers, consultants, student interns, volunteers, funders and regulators. Demonstrated success in leading effective teams.
A reputation for insisting on excellence and coaching others to deliver it.
Demonstrated skills in organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource development, and strategic planning.
Demonstrated flexibility, ability to multitask; and ability to succeed in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions.
Natural leader and motivator of people; able to attract, develop, retain and promote key talent, while driving collaborative, inclusive and respectful teamwork across the organization.
Start date: as soon as possible but no later than June 2020
Deadline for applications: January 15th or until position is filled
Travel: Estimated at 25% for meetings, fieldwork, policy outreach, fundraising and other purposes.
Compensation: Ice911 offers a competitive compensation package including full medical and dental benefits. We recognize the value of employee work-life balance and provide generous vacation and holiday benefits including paid time-off between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Though candidates from beyond the Bay Area are encouraged to apply, funds are not currently available for relocation or housing assistance.
Confidential Application Process: Email your cover letter (Word or PDF document) summarizing your interest, experience, fit with desired qualifications and compensation requirements along with a current resume to Dr. Steve Zornetzer, Search Committee Chair, at careers@ice911.org. Please put “Ice911 Executive Director Search” in the subject field. Resumes must have a cover letter in order to be considered. Inquiries from candidates are welcomed and should also be directed to Steve.
The Ice911 current office and laboratory is located in Redwood City, Silicon Valley, CA.
Equal Opportunity Employer: All candidates are welcome. Ice911 Research is committed to diversity and inclusion and prohibits discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information veteran status, military status, sexual orientation sex or gender (which includes harassment and discrimination based on gender identity, gender expression transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Basic Summary:
The Director of Defenders of Wildlife’s California Program leads Field Conservation staff and programs in California. The Director ensures effective on the ground implementation of imperiled wildlife and habitat conservation described in Defenders’ California program plan. The California program utilizes a wide range of policy, legal, advocacy, outreach and scientific strategies to conserve imperiled wildlife and habitat throughout the state.
The Director is responsible for supervising and providing strategic direction to California Field Conservation staff, ensuring the effective implementation of the programs for which they are responsible and efficiently and effectively managing the office. Priorities include conserving gray wolves, desert tortoises, salmon, sea otters and numerous other imperiled species in the state; promoting coexistence tools to reduce human-wildlife conflicts; influencing state legislative and administrative initiatives impacting wildlife, water, coastal areas, and other natural resources; promoting conservation planning on public and private lands; securing sustained funding for wildlife conservation needs; ensuring sound water policy that meet fish and wildlife conservation needs; addressing public land management issues on national forests, national wildlife refuges, and other federal and state public lands that impact sensitive wildlife species and important landscapes; addressing global climate change impacts on California ecosystems and wildlife, including work to meet state-mandated greenhouse gas reduction goals; and maintaining and enhancing the ecological integrity of priority wildlife habitat and the conservation of biodiversity in general. The Director provides leadership and support for outreach efforts in the state, with a priority on engagement with underrepresented communities. The Director works closely with the Vice President for Field Conservation Programs, other senior managers, field staff, and interdisciplinary teams on developing and coordinating strategies, campaigns, workplans, programs, projects, publications, coalitions, communications, organizational growth, educational materials, reports, and budgets.
Qualifications:
Education:
Advanced degree in natural resources science, public policy, conservation biology, law, wildlife management or related discipline.
Experience:
10+ years of progressively responsible, substantive experience with resource policy and with a working knowledge of water and land use planning, state and federal environmental law and regulation, and conservation biology.
Strong management, planning, and administrative skills, including 2+ years of non-profit management/supervisory experience.
Experience developing, implementing, and managing state legislative advocacy and advocacy conservation campaigns.
Other relevant experience with public policy, grassroots organizing, communications, editing, and/or development and grant writing experience.
Substantial relationships and experience working with local government, diverse stakeholders (e.g., hunting and fishing organizations, water agencies, other conservation organizations), state and federal agencies including California Natural Resources Agency, California Fish and Game Commission, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
Skills:
Strong writing and verbal communications skills, including familiarity working with the media.
Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking skills.
Significant working knowledge of state and federal agencies, laws, and policies dealing with use and conservation of natural resources and wildlife including the California Endangered Species Act, California Environmental Quality Act, federal Endangered Species Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, Clean Water Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act.
Demonstrated awareness of and experience with the concerns and needs of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.
Ability to operate effectively as an advocate of Defenders' programs, preferably with demonstrated experience working effectively with coalitions.
Ability to analyze research, information, and produce quality work products in a consistent, efficient, and timely manner.
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects.
Ability to supervise, coordinate, train, evaluate, and motivate program staff, interns and volunteers.
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Dec 05, 2019
Full time
Basic Summary:
The Director of Defenders of Wildlife’s California Program leads Field Conservation staff and programs in California. The Director ensures effective on the ground implementation of imperiled wildlife and habitat conservation described in Defenders’ California program plan. The California program utilizes a wide range of policy, legal, advocacy, outreach and scientific strategies to conserve imperiled wildlife and habitat throughout the state.
The Director is responsible for supervising and providing strategic direction to California Field Conservation staff, ensuring the effective implementation of the programs for which they are responsible and efficiently and effectively managing the office. Priorities include conserving gray wolves, desert tortoises, salmon, sea otters and numerous other imperiled species in the state; promoting coexistence tools to reduce human-wildlife conflicts; influencing state legislative and administrative initiatives impacting wildlife, water, coastal areas, and other natural resources; promoting conservation planning on public and private lands; securing sustained funding for wildlife conservation needs; ensuring sound water policy that meet fish and wildlife conservation needs; addressing public land management issues on national forests, national wildlife refuges, and other federal and state public lands that impact sensitive wildlife species and important landscapes; addressing global climate change impacts on California ecosystems and wildlife, including work to meet state-mandated greenhouse gas reduction goals; and maintaining and enhancing the ecological integrity of priority wildlife habitat and the conservation of biodiversity in general. The Director provides leadership and support for outreach efforts in the state, with a priority on engagement with underrepresented communities. The Director works closely with the Vice President for Field Conservation Programs, other senior managers, field staff, and interdisciplinary teams on developing and coordinating strategies, campaigns, workplans, programs, projects, publications, coalitions, communications, organizational growth, educational materials, reports, and budgets.
Qualifications:
Education:
Advanced degree in natural resources science, public policy, conservation biology, law, wildlife management or related discipline.
Experience:
10+ years of progressively responsible, substantive experience with resource policy and with a working knowledge of water and land use planning, state and federal environmental law and regulation, and conservation biology.
Strong management, planning, and administrative skills, including 2+ years of non-profit management/supervisory experience.
Experience developing, implementing, and managing state legislative advocacy and advocacy conservation campaigns.
Other relevant experience with public policy, grassroots organizing, communications, editing, and/or development and grant writing experience.
Substantial relationships and experience working with local government, diverse stakeholders (e.g., hunting and fishing organizations, water agencies, other conservation organizations), state and federal agencies including California Natural Resources Agency, California Fish and Game Commission, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
Skills:
Strong writing and verbal communications skills, including familiarity working with the media.
Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking skills.
Significant working knowledge of state and federal agencies, laws, and policies dealing with use and conservation of natural resources and wildlife including the California Endangered Species Act, California Environmental Quality Act, federal Endangered Species Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, Clean Water Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act.
Demonstrated awareness of and experience with the concerns and needs of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.
Ability to operate effectively as an advocate of Defenders' programs, preferably with demonstrated experience working effectively with coalitions.
Ability to analyze research, information, and produce quality work products in a consistent, efficient, and timely manner.
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects.
Ability to supervise, coordinate, train, evaluate, and motivate program staff, interns and volunteers.
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Position Summary
RAN seeks a proven, passionate, and dynamic leader to advance its mission. The ideal candidate is a movement-oriented activist who is visionary, strategic, and able to expand upon RAN’s strong reputation and successful history of real-world impact.
This is a highly influential position in both the national and international environmental and human rights communities.
This search has been planned and is being executed with the full support of the board and staff after the successful tenure and thoughtful transition of our outgoing executive director.
LETTER FROM RAN’S OUTGOING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DOWNLOAD THIS OPPORTUNITY AS A PDF
Key Responsibilities
The Executive Director will perform the following and other duties as assigned:
Oversee the planning, implementation, management, and evaluation of all aspects of RAN to drive the organization’s overall strategic direction toward achieving RAN’s mission.
Effectively communicate RAN’s values , achievements, and impact to internal and external audiences, including stakeholders, media, Board members, staff , and other organizations.
Set and achieve fundraising targets by developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with major donors and philanthropic institutions that support RAN’s work.
Develop and maintain effective, authentic, and respectful partnerships with key programmatic allies across the globe.
Collaborate with senior leadership to sustain an organizational culture and structure that promotes highly effective work by fostering cooperation, communication, trust, equity, fairness, and inclusivity through direct feedback, transparent practices, collaborative workspaces, and choice points.
Contribute to an inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
Ensure implementation of Board directives, attend Board meetings as a non-voting member, provide timely reporting of organizational activities to the Board, advise the Board on strategic decisions, and lead Board development exports.
Direct the preparation of the annual budget and ensure that the organization operates within budget guidelines. Oversee the development and maintenance of sound financial practices.
Ensure RAN meets all its legal obligations and oversee all legal matters.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Profile and Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following characteristics and qualifications:
Demonstrated record indicating a passion for, and alignment with, RAN’s mission, vision, and values.
Successful management of complex organizations serving as a CEO or senior leader in a nonprofit setting.
Strong communicator who is skilled in media and public relations strategy and comfortable with enthusiastically and persuasively representing RAN to external audiences.
Exceptional visionary and strategic thinking skills to chart programmatic directions that result in clear operational goals. Leadership skills to facilitate and motivate the organization through intense multi-program, and multi-team planning processes.
Nuanced understanding and experience with the dynamics of working with local, frontline, and indigenous groups and developing campaigns that create alliances with a variety of stakeholders.
Record of commitment to racial justice and equity and an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and identities.
Demonstrated success in raising at least $1 million annually from a variety of sources and a commitment to helping raise an $8–10 million annual budget, including cultivating and soliciting major institutional and individual donors.
Proven experience in financial and operations management, including the preparation and presentation of organizational budgets.
Inspiring and collaborative leadership style that leads by example and fosters creativity and high-quality work from staff.
Compensation and Location
RAN offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. The target salary range for this position is $165,000–180,000 based off a competitive San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit survey. The final salary will be determined based on candidate experience and overall qualifications.
Benefits include full health coverage for the employee and their partner/family (plus an employer-funded Health Savings Account), vision and dental insurance, four weeks paid time off (increases to five weeks after two years), and a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with a 3% fully vesting employer match. Additionally, after five years, staff becomes eligible for a three-month, fully paid sabbatical.
This position will be located in San Francisco, CA. International travel on a regular basis is expected.
HOW TO APPLY
CEA Recruiting is assisting RAN with this search. To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements through CEA’s job portal. Please direct all applications and inquiries to CEA Recruiting. This position will remain open until filled.
https://job.ceaconsulting.com/jobs/executive-director-san-francisco--105370
RAN provides all people with equal employment and volunteer opportunities and is committed to providing accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. We encourage applicants of color to apply for this position.
CEA Recruiting works with leading environmental nonprofits, foundations, and businesses to recruit top talent and design effective organizational staffing strategies.
For more information visit www.cearecruiting.com
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Dec 04, 2019
Position Summary
RAN seeks a proven, passionate, and dynamic leader to advance its mission. The ideal candidate is a movement-oriented activist who is visionary, strategic, and able to expand upon RAN’s strong reputation and successful history of real-world impact.
This is a highly influential position in both the national and international environmental and human rights communities.
This search has been planned and is being executed with the full support of the board and staff after the successful tenure and thoughtful transition of our outgoing executive director.
LETTER FROM RAN’S OUTGOING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DOWNLOAD THIS OPPORTUNITY AS A PDF
Key Responsibilities
The Executive Director will perform the following and other duties as assigned:
Oversee the planning, implementation, management, and evaluation of all aspects of RAN to drive the organization’s overall strategic direction toward achieving RAN’s mission.
Effectively communicate RAN’s values , achievements, and impact to internal and external audiences, including stakeholders, media, Board members, staff , and other organizations.
Set and achieve fundraising targets by developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with major donors and philanthropic institutions that support RAN’s work.
Develop and maintain effective, authentic, and respectful partnerships with key programmatic allies across the globe.
Collaborate with senior leadership to sustain an organizational culture and structure that promotes highly effective work by fostering cooperation, communication, trust, equity, fairness, and inclusivity through direct feedback, transparent practices, collaborative workspaces, and choice points.
Contribute to an inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
Ensure implementation of Board directives, attend Board meetings as a non-voting member, provide timely reporting of organizational activities to the Board, advise the Board on strategic decisions, and lead Board development exports.
Direct the preparation of the annual budget and ensure that the organization operates within budget guidelines. Oversee the development and maintenance of sound financial practices.
Ensure RAN meets all its legal obligations and oversee all legal matters.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Profile and Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following characteristics and qualifications:
Demonstrated record indicating a passion for, and alignment with, RAN’s mission, vision, and values.
Successful management of complex organizations serving as a CEO or senior leader in a nonprofit setting.
Strong communicator who is skilled in media and public relations strategy and comfortable with enthusiastically and persuasively representing RAN to external audiences.
Exceptional visionary and strategic thinking skills to chart programmatic directions that result in clear operational goals. Leadership skills to facilitate and motivate the organization through intense multi-program, and multi-team planning processes.
Nuanced understanding and experience with the dynamics of working with local, frontline, and indigenous groups and developing campaigns that create alliances with a variety of stakeholders.
Record of commitment to racial justice and equity and an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and identities.
Demonstrated success in raising at least $1 million annually from a variety of sources and a commitment to helping raise an $8–10 million annual budget, including cultivating and soliciting major institutional and individual donors.
Proven experience in financial and operations management, including the preparation and presentation of organizational budgets.
Inspiring and collaborative leadership style that leads by example and fosters creativity and high-quality work from staff.
Compensation and Location
RAN offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. The target salary range for this position is $165,000–180,000 based off a competitive San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit survey. The final salary will be determined based on candidate experience and overall qualifications.
Benefits include full health coverage for the employee and their partner/family (plus an employer-funded Health Savings Account), vision and dental insurance, four weeks paid time off (increases to five weeks after two years), and a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with a 3% fully vesting employer match. Additionally, after five years, staff becomes eligible for a three-month, fully paid sabbatical.
This position will be located in San Francisco, CA. International travel on a regular basis is expected.
HOW TO APPLY
CEA Recruiting is assisting RAN with this search. To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements through CEA’s job portal. Please direct all applications and inquiries to CEA Recruiting. This position will remain open until filled.
https://job.ceaconsulting.com/jobs/executive-director-san-francisco--105370
RAN provides all people with equal employment and volunteer opportunities and is committed to providing accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. We encourage applicants of color to apply for this position.
CEA Recruiting works with leading environmental nonprofits, foundations, and businesses to recruit top talent and design effective organizational staffing strategies.
For more information visit www.cearecruiting.com
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Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking an Environmental Planner to join our Impact Assessment, Permitting, and Compliance Practice in Southern California. The position is to be based out of our Bakersfield, California office. Stantec offers flexible work locations, flexible work hours and a robust compensation and benefit package.
As an Environmental Scientist/Regulatory Planner, you will provide environmental science and land use planning knowledge to help with public and private projects including Oil and Gas, Transportation Infrastructure, or Renewable Energy. Diversified experience with other business sectors such as Water, Community Development, and Mining are also desirable. You will provide support for environmental impact statement, biological and cultural assessment, CEQA/NEPA assessments and land use planning for environmental projects. Additional experience that encompasses regulatory compliance and permitting experience including with but not limited to the U.S. Clean Water Act, U.S. Endangered Species Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, California Endangered Species Act, California Fish and Game Code, and Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act are also desirable.
In this position, you will serve as a team member working with scientists, engineers, project managers, and junior project staff. Each day, as an environmental professional, you will contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams in all phases of the execution and delivery of projects. You should be a self-motivated professional and should also have a desire to grow personally as well as professionally with each project.
This position requires strong skills as a self-starter, with ability to participate on multiple projects simultaneously. This role will also include support to project management teams on dynamic projects.
Your Key Responsibilities
Capable of managing staff and projects
Demonstrate success with research, analysis, and reporting.
Are a self-starting, team-oriented professional with excellent written and communication skills.
Are familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps and drawings.
Provide support in delivering high quality work products to Stantec’s multi-disciplinary project teams.
Ability to identify opportunities and build relationships with clients.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Basic Qualifications
Environmental consulting experience is a requirement.
Experience working directly with clients.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience leading and contributing to environmental impact evaluation and environmental permit applications, including, resource and impact evaluations, preparation of NEPA/CEQA analysis and documentation.
Experience leading environmental permitting of energy facilities, pipelines, and/or other linear projects in the western United States including: USACE 404 wetland permitting, CDFW 1600 Agreements and CESA permitting, RWQCB 401 certifications, and other environmental permitting.
Demonstrated technical competence and project experience in natural resource fields applicable to environmental permitting of infrastructure projects, both public and private.
Must have a good driving record and valid Driver's License.
OSHA HAZWOPER 40 certification preferred or ability to obtain prior to employment.
Prior to employment, this position will require the successful passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience with California independent power producers, utilities, and relevant California regulatory agencies.
Experience serving on and leading teams of staff for permitting facilities in California.
Established relationships with local, state, and federal permitting agencies.
CEQA experience.
NEPA experience.
General understanding of geographic information systems.
Ability to work independently, as well as in teams ranging from 2 to 60 staff.
Ability to direct staff technicians regarding data collection, preparation of figures and maps, and report production.
CPUC and/or CEC experience a plus
Education and Experience
BA/BS degree in Urban, Regional or Environmental Land Use Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies or a related field. 5 to 8 years of experience.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
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Dec 04, 2019
Full time
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking an Environmental Planner to join our Impact Assessment, Permitting, and Compliance Practice in Southern California. The position is to be based out of our Bakersfield, California office. Stantec offers flexible work locations, flexible work hours and a robust compensation and benefit package.
As an Environmental Scientist/Regulatory Planner, you will provide environmental science and land use planning knowledge to help with public and private projects including Oil and Gas, Transportation Infrastructure, or Renewable Energy. Diversified experience with other business sectors such as Water, Community Development, and Mining are also desirable. You will provide support for environmental impact statement, biological and cultural assessment, CEQA/NEPA assessments and land use planning for environmental projects. Additional experience that encompasses regulatory compliance and permitting experience including with but not limited to the U.S. Clean Water Act, U.S. Endangered Species Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, California Endangered Species Act, California Fish and Game Code, and Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act are also desirable.
In this position, you will serve as a team member working with scientists, engineers, project managers, and junior project staff. Each day, as an environmental professional, you will contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams in all phases of the execution and delivery of projects. You should be a self-motivated professional and should also have a desire to grow personally as well as professionally with each project.
This position requires strong skills as a self-starter, with ability to participate on multiple projects simultaneously. This role will also include support to project management teams on dynamic projects.
Your Key Responsibilities
Capable of managing staff and projects
Demonstrate success with research, analysis, and reporting.
Are a self-starting, team-oriented professional with excellent written and communication skills.
Are familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps and drawings.
Provide support in delivering high quality work products to Stantec’s multi-disciplinary project teams.
Ability to identify opportunities and build relationships with clients.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Basic Qualifications
Environmental consulting experience is a requirement.
Experience working directly with clients.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience leading and contributing to environmental impact evaluation and environmental permit applications, including, resource and impact evaluations, preparation of NEPA/CEQA analysis and documentation.
Experience leading environmental permitting of energy facilities, pipelines, and/or other linear projects in the western United States including: USACE 404 wetland permitting, CDFW 1600 Agreements and CESA permitting, RWQCB 401 certifications, and other environmental permitting.
Demonstrated technical competence and project experience in natural resource fields applicable to environmental permitting of infrastructure projects, both public and private.
Must have a good driving record and valid Driver's License.
OSHA HAZWOPER 40 certification preferred or ability to obtain prior to employment.
Prior to employment, this position will require the successful passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience with California independent power producers, utilities, and relevant California regulatory agencies.
Experience serving on and leading teams of staff for permitting facilities in California.
Established relationships with local, state, and federal permitting agencies.
CEQA experience.
NEPA experience.
General understanding of geographic information systems.
Ability to work independently, as well as in teams ranging from 2 to 60 staff.
Ability to direct staff technicians regarding data collection, preparation of figures and maps, and report production.
CPUC and/or CEC experience a plus
Education and Experience
BA/BS degree in Urban, Regional or Environmental Land Use Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies or a related field. 5 to 8 years of experience.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
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Save The Bay seeks a multi-faceted Communications Specialist with excellent written communications (editorial, advocacy and fundraising), social media, public relations and project management skills to support the Development and Communications Department. The Communications Specialist will partner with fundraising, restoration and policy teams to plan and develop communications strategies that support all aspects of the organization’s work.
The Communications Specialist reports to the Deputy Director of Communications and Digital Fundraising and must have a positive, passionate and mission-driven attitude.
Key Responsibilities:
In collaboration with fundraising and program teams, create and implement a quarterly content plan that effectively communicates and supports current and future campaigns across all channels.
Oversee editorial calendar and develop content with internal teams; this includes SEO content stories focused around brand-related keywords.
Administer all social media accounts and own content production and management.
Moderate and drive conversations on social platforms with support from program and policy teams.
Generate analytical reports for social media performance and website traffic; interpret and use results to evolve strategies that drive measurable action.
Develop copy and content (editorial and fundraising) for emails, website, blog, social media, program collateral, events and other marketing-related needs.
Secondary Responsibilities:
Support and work closely with the Graphic and Website designer to update the website, distribute emails through Pardot and other tasks as needed.
Create media rich content that tells engaging stories across various platforms; experience with video editing a plus.
Support activities related to Bay Day, including working with lead sponsors to build and execute custom communications plans and social media campaigns.
Handle PR inquiries; write press releases and OpEds, pitch and place stories as needed.
Support fundraising campaigns and events as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
3-5 years of experience in marketing/communications, agency or in-house with some nonprofit.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism or related work experience preferred.
Excellent verbal, writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.
Operate under a sense of urgency, meeting deadlines, and seeing projects through to completion.
Strong knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).
Photo editing and video production skills – Adobe Suite and Final Cut Pro an added plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office and Adobe Suite; knowledge of Co-Schedule, Salesforce and Pardot are an added bonus.
Clean background check.
Enthusiasm for Save The Bay’s mission and programs.
Compensation & Benefits:
The base starting salary for this position is $56,000, but is negotiable based on experience. Save The Bay offers excellent employee benefits including insurance for medical, dental, vision, and chiropractic services; a 403(b) retirement plan, paid vacation, paid holidays, and sick time.
Save The Bay’s Oakland offices feature an attractive work environment and excellent access to transit. Save The Bay is an equal opportunity employer that strives to recruit and retain an equitable, inclusive, and diverse workforce.
To Apply:
Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@savesfbay.org with the subject line: Communications Specialist
Nov 22, 2019
Save The Bay seeks a multi-faceted Communications Specialist with excellent written communications (editorial, advocacy and fundraising), social media, public relations and project management skills to support the Development and Communications Department. The Communications Specialist will partner with fundraising, restoration and policy teams to plan and develop communications strategies that support all aspects of the organization’s work.
The Communications Specialist reports to the Deputy Director of Communications and Digital Fundraising and must have a positive, passionate and mission-driven attitude.
Key Responsibilities:
In collaboration with fundraising and program teams, create and implement a quarterly content plan that effectively communicates and supports current and future campaigns across all channels.
Oversee editorial calendar and develop content with internal teams; this includes SEO content stories focused around brand-related keywords.
Administer all social media accounts and own content production and management.
Moderate and drive conversations on social platforms with support from program and policy teams.
Generate analytical reports for social media performance and website traffic; interpret and use results to evolve strategies that drive measurable action.
Develop copy and content (editorial and fundraising) for emails, website, blog, social media, program collateral, events and other marketing-related needs.
Secondary Responsibilities:
Support and work closely with the Graphic and Website designer to update the website, distribute emails through Pardot and other tasks as needed.
Create media rich content that tells engaging stories across various platforms; experience with video editing a plus.
Support activities related to Bay Day, including working with lead sponsors to build and execute custom communications plans and social media campaigns.
Handle PR inquiries; write press releases and OpEds, pitch and place stories as needed.
Support fundraising campaigns and events as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
3-5 years of experience in marketing/communications, agency or in-house with some nonprofit.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism or related work experience preferred.
Excellent verbal, writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.
Operate under a sense of urgency, meeting deadlines, and seeing projects through to completion.
Strong knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).
Photo editing and video production skills – Adobe Suite and Final Cut Pro an added plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office and Adobe Suite; knowledge of Co-Schedule, Salesforce and Pardot are an added bonus.
Clean background check.
Enthusiasm for Save The Bay’s mission and programs.
Compensation & Benefits:
The base starting salary for this position is $56,000, but is negotiable based on experience. Save The Bay offers excellent employee benefits including insurance for medical, dental, vision, and chiropractic services; a 403(b) retirement plan, paid vacation, paid holidays, and sick time.
Save The Bay’s Oakland offices feature an attractive work environment and excellent access to transit. Save The Bay is an equal opportunity employer that strives to recruit and retain an equitable, inclusive, and diverse workforce.
To Apply:
Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@savesfbay.org with the subject line: Communications Specialist
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
San Francisco, CA, USA
Education Programs Coordinator Position Overview: Are you excited about working with Bay Area youth and families in the outdoors? The primary responsibilities of the Education Programs Coordinator are: 1) To develop and deliver relevant environmental education programs to youth engaged in Crissy Field Center’s programs; 2) To support the Center’s partners in coordinating programs for youth and families; 3) To create and maintain educational resources and supplies; and 4) To track program statistics and assist in writing reports. The Education Programs Coordinator reports to the Community Services and Programs Manager. The ideal Education Programs Coordinator thrives working at the intersection of environmental education, youth development, and community engagement. This is a unique opportunity for someone who has both field experience developing curriculum and leading trips for youth, as well as the capacity to coordinate and facilitate programs. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Program Coordination • Coordinate environmental education programs, including scheduling, logistics, and staffing. • Communicate with teachers, students, colleagues, and community partners to ensure alignment of activities and curriculum. • Collaborate with park partners to plan programs, curriculum, special events, and other projects. • Track program statistics and write reports. • Assist with program assessments and evaluations. • Interact with parents/guardians of program participants and campers to answer questions and address and special needs or concerns. Curriculum Development and Delivery • Develop and deliver relevant environmental education curriculum, workshops, and programs that address social and environmental issues and topics for all program areas including Community Group Programs, IYEL, Project WISE, School Programs, Summer Programs, Urban Trail Blazers, and Camping at the Presidio for programming that happens both on-site and off-site. • Work within a team setting to facilitate indoor and outdoor youth and family programs that may involve hiking, team-building activities, and field investigations. • Understand and incorporate common core and next generation science standards when developing curriculum and delivering programs. • Plan and facilitate overnight camping trips with youth. • Mentor high school and middle school youth at various times throughout the year. • Assist in the development and facilitation of educator trainings. Supports in the hiring process of seasonal staff. • Supervises, trains, and mentors seasonal staff and volunteers • Responsible for the safety of program participants. • Responsible for driving youth in 15 passenger vans. Maintenance of Education Resources • Maintain the Crissy Field Center Resource Library, including stocking educational supplies and teaching kits. • Support lab managers in maintaining teaching spaces. • Train staff on the use of educational supplies and teaching kits. • Procure new supplies and teaching equipment for Community Group Programs, School Programs, and Summer Programs. • Track program expenses and assists in budget planning. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Youth Development: Knowledgeable in adolescent development and sensitive to youths’ physical and emotional needs. • Multicultural Environmental Education: Understanding of issues related to the urban environment, as well as current local, regional, and global events that may impact the communities that youth are part of. Committed to the process of social and environmental justice through education. • Equity and inclusion: Experience working with communities such as people of color, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, low socio-economic status • Social Justice: Able to incorporate relevant social justice and youth justice issues into programming. • Knowledge of local community resources: Able to highlight community-level tools and resources available to youth interested in outdoor exploration. • Interpersonal skills: Treats coworkers and participants with respect. • Strong communication skills: Speaks clearly and writes effectively. Responsive to emails on a daily basis. Able to identify challenges and seek support when needed. • Teamwork: Contributes to achieving group goals and supports the organization’s mission. Collaboratively develop curriculum and brainstorm lesson plans for in-school and out-of-school programming. Able to co-lead programs. • Dependable: Arrives to work on-time, ability to meet deadlines, and lead programs. • Positive Group Management: Able to guide youth using positive reinforcement. • Good Judgment: Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Able to analyze calculated risks while prioritizing the safety of both staff and program participants • Flexible: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Able to work in a variety of environments, including a flexible work schedule that involves travelling to different work sites in the SF Bay Area while driving Conservancy vehicles. • Solutions-oriented: Able to work effectively in stressful situations to problem solve while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor. • Organized: Detail-oriented and able to multitask and prioritize work assignments. Computer Skills: • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, and Google suites, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic web knowledge. • Experience with media, audio/visual technology, or video editing/production. • Ability to learn database programs for implementing program information. Desired Qualifications: • 1 year of experience in out-of-school teaching, youth environmental education, curriculum development, or youth development. • 1 year of professional or volunteer experience working with children, youth and families in communities of color, communities with traditionally marginalized identities, mixed socio-economic status in the Bay Area, and/or other urban areas. • Preferred background and/or interest in social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion work. • Interest in integrating art, media, technology, and/or photography into youth programming. • 2 years’ experience supervising middle school or high school-aged youth on field trips and overnight camping trips. • Able to speak and teach in language(s) other than English that serve Bay Area communities. Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Russian preferred. • Must have CPR and First Aid certification (can assist once hired). • Must have valid Driver’s License and clean driving record. • Must be able to obtain a Commercial Class C Driver’s License with a passenger endorsement once hired. Physical Requirements and Work Environments: • Ability to backpack 5 miles in one day on uneven terrain while carrying a pack. • Work is performed in both outdoor and indoor settings. • Work is primarily performed walking and standing. • Frequently lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 40 pounds. • Occasionally sit at a computer station up to 3-4 hours. Compensation: This is a full-time position with an excellent benefits package. How to Apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted until Friday, December 6, 2019.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Recruitment, placement and promotions are conducted without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical handicap, veteran status or sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by Federal, State, and local laws & ordinances. We will consider qualified candidates with criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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Nov 22, 2019
Full time
Education Programs Coordinator Position Overview: Are you excited about working with Bay Area youth and families in the outdoors? The primary responsibilities of the Education Programs Coordinator are: 1) To develop and deliver relevant environmental education programs to youth engaged in Crissy Field Center’s programs; 2) To support the Center’s partners in coordinating programs for youth and families; 3) To create and maintain educational resources and supplies; and 4) To track program statistics and assist in writing reports. The Education Programs Coordinator reports to the Community Services and Programs Manager. The ideal Education Programs Coordinator thrives working at the intersection of environmental education, youth development, and community engagement. This is a unique opportunity for someone who has both field experience developing curriculum and leading trips for youth, as well as the capacity to coordinate and facilitate programs. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Program Coordination • Coordinate environmental education programs, including scheduling, logistics, and staffing. • Communicate with teachers, students, colleagues, and community partners to ensure alignment of activities and curriculum. • Collaborate with park partners to plan programs, curriculum, special events, and other projects. • Track program statistics and write reports. • Assist with program assessments and evaluations. • Interact with parents/guardians of program participants and campers to answer questions and address and special needs or concerns. Curriculum Development and Delivery • Develop and deliver relevant environmental education curriculum, workshops, and programs that address social and environmental issues and topics for all program areas including Community Group Programs, IYEL, Project WISE, School Programs, Summer Programs, Urban Trail Blazers, and Camping at the Presidio for programming that happens both on-site and off-site. • Work within a team setting to facilitate indoor and outdoor youth and family programs that may involve hiking, team-building activities, and field investigations. • Understand and incorporate common core and next generation science standards when developing curriculum and delivering programs. • Plan and facilitate overnight camping trips with youth. • Mentor high school and middle school youth at various times throughout the year. • Assist in the development and facilitation of educator trainings. Supports in the hiring process of seasonal staff. • Supervises, trains, and mentors seasonal staff and volunteers • Responsible for the safety of program participants. • Responsible for driving youth in 15 passenger vans. Maintenance of Education Resources • Maintain the Crissy Field Center Resource Library, including stocking educational supplies and teaching kits. • Support lab managers in maintaining teaching spaces. • Train staff on the use of educational supplies and teaching kits. • Procure new supplies and teaching equipment for Community Group Programs, School Programs, and Summer Programs. • Track program expenses and assists in budget planning. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Youth Development: Knowledgeable in adolescent development and sensitive to youths’ physical and emotional needs. • Multicultural Environmental Education: Understanding of issues related to the urban environment, as well as current local, regional, and global events that may impact the communities that youth are part of. Committed to the process of social and environmental justice through education. • Equity and inclusion: Experience working with communities such as people of color, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, low socio-economic status • Social Justice: Able to incorporate relevant social justice and youth justice issues into programming. • Knowledge of local community resources: Able to highlight community-level tools and resources available to youth interested in outdoor exploration. • Interpersonal skills: Treats coworkers and participants with respect. • Strong communication skills: Speaks clearly and writes effectively. Responsive to emails on a daily basis. Able to identify challenges and seek support when needed. • Teamwork: Contributes to achieving group goals and supports the organization’s mission. Collaboratively develop curriculum and brainstorm lesson plans for in-school and out-of-school programming. Able to co-lead programs. • Dependable: Arrives to work on-time, ability to meet deadlines, and lead programs. • Positive Group Management: Able to guide youth using positive reinforcement. • Good Judgment: Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Able to analyze calculated risks while prioritizing the safety of both staff and program participants • Flexible: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Able to work in a variety of environments, including a flexible work schedule that involves travelling to different work sites in the SF Bay Area while driving Conservancy vehicles. • Solutions-oriented: Able to work effectively in stressful situations to problem solve while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor. • Organized: Detail-oriented and able to multitask and prioritize work assignments. Computer Skills: • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, and Google suites, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic web knowledge. • Experience with media, audio/visual technology, or video editing/production. • Ability to learn database programs for implementing program information. Desired Qualifications: • 1 year of experience in out-of-school teaching, youth environmental education, curriculum development, or youth development. • 1 year of professional or volunteer experience working with children, youth and families in communities of color, communities with traditionally marginalized identities, mixed socio-economic status in the Bay Area, and/or other urban areas. • Preferred background and/or interest in social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion work. • Interest in integrating art, media, technology, and/or photography into youth programming. • 2 years’ experience supervising middle school or high school-aged youth on field trips and overnight camping trips. • Able to speak and teach in language(s) other than English that serve Bay Area communities. Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Russian preferred. • Must have CPR and First Aid certification (can assist once hired). • Must have valid Driver’s License and clean driving record. • Must be able to obtain a Commercial Class C Driver’s License with a passenger endorsement once hired. Physical Requirements and Work Environments: • Ability to backpack 5 miles in one day on uneven terrain while carrying a pack. • Work is performed in both outdoor and indoor settings. • Work is primarily performed walking and standing. • Frequently lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 40 pounds. • Occasionally sit at a computer station up to 3-4 hours. Compensation: This is a full-time position with an excellent benefits package. How to Apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted until Friday, December 6, 2019.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Recruitment, placement and promotions are conducted without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical handicap, veteran status or sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by Federal, State, and local laws & ordinances. We will consider qualified candidates with criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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The Restoration Project Specialist is responsible for leading Save The Bay’s community-based restoration programs for youth and adult volunteers. Save The Bay’s restoration team works to re-establish crucial transition zone habitat along coastal marshes around the S.F. Bay. The Restoration Project Specialist role is both educator and project implementer in the field. This position works as an outdoor educator to teach students the history and ecology of the Bay, as well as cultivate youth stewardship. The Project Specialist also manages large volunteer groups on projects such as invasive species removal, native plant propagation and outplanting, and shoreline cleanups. In addition, the Project Specialist assists the restoration team with project planning, scientific monitoring, and additional field and office tasks. This position reports to the Restoration Program Manager.
Responsibilities:
Lead Community-based Restoration field programs for elementary, middle and high school students, corporate and community groups, and volunteers from the general public (average 4 days a week)
Manage habitat restoration activities such as invasive plant removal, native plant propagation and outplanting, and shoreline cleanups
Work Tuesday-Saturday
Work closely with a team of field leaders
Participate in staff workdays in the field and at our native plant nurseries
Assist with operation and maintenance of native plant nurseries
Help in monitoring of transition zone restoration projects and collect and input data
Participate in project planning, communication between field staff and project managers, and contribute to the restoration team goals
Ensure rigorous safety standards during programs
Conduct occasional classroom visits to support the education program
Perform administrative work associated with field programming
Drive Save the Bay truck to get to multiple project sites
Maintain high standards of performance in a professional work environment
Assist restoration staff in cross-team events and outreach with other departments
Qualifications:
Required:
Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and enthusiasm to work the majority of the week in the field, sometimes in challenging weather conditions
Ability to work at least two weekends per month
Experience in Ecology, Environmental Science/Studies, Biology, Conservation, or Habitat Restoration
At least one year of field experience, monitoring and data collection
At least one year experience leading education programs, preferably outdoor environmental education programs
Energy and passion for teaching and working with youth
Strong group management skills
Knowledge of basic Bay ecology, wetland habitats, and CA native plants
Strong commitment to safety and maintenance of truck, restoration tools, and all other equipment
Initiative, creativity, and collaborative work style; attention to detail, flexible and easily adaptable to change
Experience working with diverse student populations and people with differing ability levels
First Aid and CPR certified (If not certified, training courses are offered frequently and partially subsidized by Save The Bay)
Clean background check
Valid California driver’s license and favorable driving history
Ability to lift at least 40lbs
Preferred:
2-3 years experience in habitat restoration
Familiarity with tidal marsh flora and fauna
Native plant nursery operation skills
Knowledge of environmental issues impacting San Francisco Bay
Compensation and Benefits:
We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays and sick time. Save The Bay’s Oakland office features an attractive work environment and excellent access to transit. Save The Bay is an equal opportunity employer that strives to recruit and retain an equitable, inclusive, and diverse workforce.
To Apply
Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@savesfbay.org . Position is open until filled. Subject line: Restoration Project Specialist — [your last name]
Or mail to: Restoration Project Specialist Search Save The Bay 1330 Broadway, Suite 1800 Oakland, CA 94612
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Nov 22, 2019
Full time
The Restoration Project Specialist is responsible for leading Save The Bay’s community-based restoration programs for youth and adult volunteers. Save The Bay’s restoration team works to re-establish crucial transition zone habitat along coastal marshes around the S.F. Bay. The Restoration Project Specialist role is both educator and project implementer in the field. This position works as an outdoor educator to teach students the history and ecology of the Bay, as well as cultivate youth stewardship. The Project Specialist also manages large volunteer groups on projects such as invasive species removal, native plant propagation and outplanting, and shoreline cleanups. In addition, the Project Specialist assists the restoration team with project planning, scientific monitoring, and additional field and office tasks. This position reports to the Restoration Program Manager.
Responsibilities:
Lead Community-based Restoration field programs for elementary, middle and high school students, corporate and community groups, and volunteers from the general public (average 4 days a week)
Manage habitat restoration activities such as invasive plant removal, native plant propagation and outplanting, and shoreline cleanups
Work Tuesday-Saturday
Work closely with a team of field leaders
Participate in staff workdays in the field and at our native plant nurseries
Assist with operation and maintenance of native plant nurseries
Help in monitoring of transition zone restoration projects and collect and input data
Participate in project planning, communication between field staff and project managers, and contribute to the restoration team goals
Ensure rigorous safety standards during programs
Conduct occasional classroom visits to support the education program
Perform administrative work associated with field programming
Drive Save the Bay truck to get to multiple project sites
Maintain high standards of performance in a professional work environment
Assist restoration staff in cross-team events and outreach with other departments
Qualifications:
Required:
Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and enthusiasm to work the majority of the week in the field, sometimes in challenging weather conditions
Ability to work at least two weekends per month
Experience in Ecology, Environmental Science/Studies, Biology, Conservation, or Habitat Restoration
At least one year of field experience, monitoring and data collection
At least one year experience leading education programs, preferably outdoor environmental education programs
Energy and passion for teaching and working with youth
Strong group management skills
Knowledge of basic Bay ecology, wetland habitats, and CA native plants
Strong commitment to safety and maintenance of truck, restoration tools, and all other equipment
Initiative, creativity, and collaborative work style; attention to detail, flexible and easily adaptable to change
Experience working with diverse student populations and people with differing ability levels
First Aid and CPR certified (If not certified, training courses are offered frequently and partially subsidized by Save The Bay)
Clean background check
Valid California driver’s license and favorable driving history
Ability to lift at least 40lbs
Preferred:
2-3 years experience in habitat restoration
Familiarity with tidal marsh flora and fauna
Native plant nursery operation skills
Knowledge of environmental issues impacting San Francisco Bay
Compensation and Benefits:
We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays and sick time. Save The Bay’s Oakland office features an attractive work environment and excellent access to transit. Save The Bay is an equal opportunity employer that strives to recruit and retain an equitable, inclusive, and diverse workforce.
To Apply
Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@savesfbay.org . Position is open until filled. Subject line: Restoration Project Specialist — [your last name]
Or mail to: Restoration Project Specialist Search Save The Bay 1330 Broadway, Suite 1800 Oakland, CA 94612
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StopWaste is hiring a Program Services Specialist (PSS) to lead community outreach and engagement activities for its energy-related programs. StopWaste is a dynamic, team-based organization that provides thought leadership and incubates innovative solutions for addressing sustainability, including energy efficiency, solid waste reduction, and more. The PSS will be an integral member of the buildings and energy team and will primarily support programs of the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN). We’re looking for an enthusiastic self-starter who can build long-term relationships with our member jurisdictions and community partners and inspire others to take action in reducing their energy use and carbon footprint. Responsibilities include designing and conducting public workshops and thinking critically and composing messaging to advance energy efficiency, health, and comfort in the built environment.
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Nov 21, 2019
Full time
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StopWaste is hiring a Program Services Specialist (PSS) to lead community outreach and engagement activities for its energy-related programs. StopWaste is a dynamic, team-based organization that provides thought leadership and incubates innovative solutions for addressing sustainability, including energy efficiency, solid waste reduction, and more. The PSS will be an integral member of the buildings and energy team and will primarily support programs of the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN). We’re looking for an enthusiastic self-starter who can build long-term relationships with our member jurisdictions and community partners and inspire others to take action in reducing their energy use and carbon footprint. Responsibilities include designing and conducting public workshops and thinking critically and composing messaging to advance energy efficiency, health, and comfort in the built environment.
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California Climate Reserve
Los Angeles, California, USA
The Climate Action Reserve is hiring for a Program Associate position. Applications are due by December 6, 2019.
Primary Responsibilities The Program Associate’s primary role is to provide customer service to account holders throughout the reporting and verification process. This includes conducting reviews of offset project verification documentation under the Reserve’s voluntary offset program standards and the California Air Resources Board compliance offset program and collaborating across teams on policy matters. More specifically, the Program Associate duties include the following tasks below. These duties should be seen as a starting point and may evolve over time based on interests and experience.
Requirements
Master’s degree in environmental science or management, public policy, or related degree, or undergraduate degree with two years of experience working with GHG accounting or carbon markets and performing emission calculations.
Any amount of educational experience or prior work experience in ecology, biology, forestry, or a related field is desired, but not required.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to review and understand technical documents and present materials in an understandable fashion.
Strong experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.) and databases.
Fluency in English. Fluency in Spanish desired, but not required.
U.S. citizenship or legal right to work in the U.S. The Reserve is not able to sponsor work visas.
The Climate Action Reserve is an equal opportunity employer. The Reserve does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnic origin, or any other classification protected by law, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
The Reserve is committed to an inclusive work environment that embraces and appreciates diversity. It supports fair treatment and equal opportunity for all Reserve staff, and respects and values the talents and contributions of all individuals.
Nov 19, 2019
The Climate Action Reserve is hiring for a Program Associate position. Applications are due by December 6, 2019.
Primary Responsibilities The Program Associate’s primary role is to provide customer service to account holders throughout the reporting and verification process. This includes conducting reviews of offset project verification documentation under the Reserve’s voluntary offset program standards and the California Air Resources Board compliance offset program and collaborating across teams on policy matters. More specifically, the Program Associate duties include the following tasks below. These duties should be seen as a starting point and may evolve over time based on interests and experience.
Requirements
Master’s degree in environmental science or management, public policy, or related degree, or undergraduate degree with two years of experience working with GHG accounting or carbon markets and performing emission calculations.
Any amount of educational experience or prior work experience in ecology, biology, forestry, or a related field is desired, but not required.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to review and understand technical documents and present materials in an understandable fashion.
Strong experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.) and databases.
Fluency in English. Fluency in Spanish desired, but not required.
U.S. citizenship or legal right to work in the U.S. The Reserve is not able to sponsor work visas.
The Climate Action Reserve is an equal opportunity employer. The Reserve does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnic origin, or any other classification protected by law, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
The Reserve is committed to an inclusive work environment that embraces and appreciates diversity. It supports fair treatment and equal opportunity for all Reserve staff, and respects and values the talents and contributions of all individuals.
Sustainable Conservation seeks a dynamic leader to serve as the Chief Development Officer in leading the organization to its next level of conservation and fiscal success. The leader will build on the organization’s impressive track record and expand Sustainable Conservation’s contributions to conservation throughout California.
The Chief Development Officer will exercise leadership and management responsibility in developing fundraising strategies to meet ambitious contributed revenue goals and deepen relationships with existing and potential major donors in California. They will function as an organizational leader and highly collaborative member of the senior management team and will hold organizational responsibility for the success of fundraising programs, individual giving, cultivation and special events, corporate giving, and private foundations.
The position will report directly to Sustainable Conservation’s Executive Director, Ashley Boren.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
Provide leadership, management, and mentoring to development staff; provide guidance on best practices and strategy when needed
Partner with the Executive Director, Development staff, and Sustainable Conservation board in order to deliver effective strategies for donors
Partner effectively with colleagues to ensure that every donor has an optimal level of interaction with Sustainable Conservation board, leadership and program staff
Fundraising
Develop, refine and implement strategies for fundraising that maximize potential giving
Direct the work of the Development team in order to implement fundraising programs and donor cultivation opportunities that maximize giving
Manage an active portfolio of major donors and prospects by creating and implementing personalized cultivation and stewardship plans and gift requests for each donor within portfolio; assign other donors as appropriate
Play a key role in fundraising and ensure Sustainable Conservation’s ability to cultivate and solicit major donors, foundations, and corporations to significantly increase contributions
Analyze reports on donor interactions to make strategic decisions to maximize giving opportunities; prepare and present information and progress to Sustainable Conservation’s senior management team, the board, and partners
Professional Experience/Qualifications
Experience:
Ten or more years of substantial and progressively responsible professional experience, including at least four years of experience supervising professional staff
Demonstrated experience overseeing complex or multiple projects through to success, including meeting financial goals and coordinating the work of key staff and partners
Demonstrated success in fundraising; experience with major donors, foundations, and corporations; track record of soliciting and closing six-figure gifts with experience in seven-figure gifts a plus
Skills:
Exceptional leadership skills, with an entrepreneurial spirit and strong management skills; demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate staff, board, donors, and potential partners a must
Strong strategic and implementation skills; ability to grasp the opportunities and challenges of the organization and the role
Outstanding communicator; excellent speaking, writing and interpersonal skills
Experience understanding a donor database (Donor Perfect preferred) and high comfort level analyzing and applying data to hone strategies and achieve goals
Personal Characteristics:
Willingness and ability to travel routinely throughout the region and California, as needed
Personal values consistent with the mission of Sustainable Conservation
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required
COMPENSATION A highly competitive compensation and benefits package will be made available to the qualified candidate
TO APPLY
Leadership Search Partners is conducting this search on an exclusive basis on behalf of Sustainable Conservation. Interested candidates should apply via email by sending a resume and a letter outlining qualifications as PDF or Word documents to Stacey Konner at Stacey@leadershipsearch.com , with “Sustainable Conservation CDO” in the subject line.
Inquiries may be made, in confidence, to Search Consultant Scott Staub at Scott@leadershipsearch.com .
Nov 08, 2019
Full time
Sustainable Conservation seeks a dynamic leader to serve as the Chief Development Officer in leading the organization to its next level of conservation and fiscal success. The leader will build on the organization’s impressive track record and expand Sustainable Conservation’s contributions to conservation throughout California.
The Chief Development Officer will exercise leadership and management responsibility in developing fundraising strategies to meet ambitious contributed revenue goals and deepen relationships with existing and potential major donors in California. They will function as an organizational leader and highly collaborative member of the senior management team and will hold organizational responsibility for the success of fundraising programs, individual giving, cultivation and special events, corporate giving, and private foundations.
The position will report directly to Sustainable Conservation’s Executive Director, Ashley Boren.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
Provide leadership, management, and mentoring to development staff; provide guidance on best practices and strategy when needed
Partner with the Executive Director, Development staff, and Sustainable Conservation board in order to deliver effective strategies for donors
Partner effectively with colleagues to ensure that every donor has an optimal level of interaction with Sustainable Conservation board, leadership and program staff
Fundraising
Develop, refine and implement strategies for fundraising that maximize potential giving
Direct the work of the Development team in order to implement fundraising programs and donor cultivation opportunities that maximize giving
Manage an active portfolio of major donors and prospects by creating and implementing personalized cultivation and stewardship plans and gift requests for each donor within portfolio; assign other donors as appropriate
Play a key role in fundraising and ensure Sustainable Conservation’s ability to cultivate and solicit major donors, foundations, and corporations to significantly increase contributions
Analyze reports on donor interactions to make strategic decisions to maximize giving opportunities; prepare and present information and progress to Sustainable Conservation’s senior management team, the board, and partners
Professional Experience/Qualifications
Experience:
Ten or more years of substantial and progressively responsible professional experience, including at least four years of experience supervising professional staff
Demonstrated experience overseeing complex or multiple projects through to success, including meeting financial goals and coordinating the work of key staff and partners
Demonstrated success in fundraising; experience with major donors, foundations, and corporations; track record of soliciting and closing six-figure gifts with experience in seven-figure gifts a plus
Skills:
Exceptional leadership skills, with an entrepreneurial spirit and strong management skills; demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate staff, board, donors, and potential partners a must
Strong strategic and implementation skills; ability to grasp the opportunities and challenges of the organization and the role
Outstanding communicator; excellent speaking, writing and interpersonal skills
Experience understanding a donor database (Donor Perfect preferred) and high comfort level analyzing and applying data to hone strategies and achieve goals
Personal Characteristics:
Willingness and ability to travel routinely throughout the region and California, as needed
Personal values consistent with the mission of Sustainable Conservation
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required
COMPENSATION A highly competitive compensation and benefits package will be made available to the qualified candidate
TO APPLY
Leadership Search Partners is conducting this search on an exclusive basis on behalf of Sustainable Conservation. Interested candidates should apply via email by sending a resume and a letter outlining qualifications as PDF or Word documents to Stacey Konner at Stacey@leadershipsearch.com , with “Sustainable Conservation CDO” in the subject line.
Inquiries may be made, in confidence, to Search Consultant Scott Staub at Scott@leadershipsearch.com .
The STANTEC RESEARCH group has on opening for a highly motivated, full-time professional level Civil/Environmental Engineer. The successful candidate will work on challenging, diverse and high-profile research projects associated with water, wastewater, water reuse, and energy/sustainability projects. This exciting opportunity provides substantial career growth opportunities.
Your Opportunity
We are currently looking to add an Environmental Engineer to support the STANTEC RESEARCH group in our Pasadena, CA office location.
Your Key Responsibilities
Prepare proposals focused on research topics from various outside funding agencies and organizations.
Prepare proposals for client-funded research in support of municipal projects.
Prepare technical papers for peer reviewed journals and present findings at selected conferences.
Organize, draft and coordinate production of assigned sections of various reports to ensure technical consistency and inclusion of appropriate documentation.
Lead and conduct desktop studies, literature reviews, and related investigations for various research projects.
Plan, conduct and manage bench-, pilot- and field-scale investigations focused on water and wastewater treatment.
Interact with client, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders to present and discuss all technical and non-technical elements of projects.
Provide imaginative and innovative thinking to existing and new areas of research. Devise novel and detailed approaches in developing solutions for problems encountered.
Travel required when requested.
Education and Experience
PhD in civil/environmental engineering.
1-5 years of experience is preferred.
Specific expertise in water, wastewater, or energy (as relates to water) field.
Extremely strong verbal and written skills. Evidence of writing skills will be requested.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Good organizational skills. Detail-oriented and accustomed to producing high quality work.
Experience with report writing, developing technical proposals and preparing task budgets.
Strong propensity and track-record for writing peer-reviewed journal articles.
Experience working in a team environment.
Hands-on experience conducting lab experiments and pilot studies.
Knowledge of analytical chemistry instruments and techniques.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
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Nov 07, 2019
Full time
The STANTEC RESEARCH group has on opening for a highly motivated, full-time professional level Civil/Environmental Engineer. The successful candidate will work on challenging, diverse and high-profile research projects associated with water, wastewater, water reuse, and energy/sustainability projects. This exciting opportunity provides substantial career growth opportunities.
Your Opportunity
We are currently looking to add an Environmental Engineer to support the STANTEC RESEARCH group in our Pasadena, CA office location.
Your Key Responsibilities
Prepare proposals focused on research topics from various outside funding agencies and organizations.
Prepare proposals for client-funded research in support of municipal projects.
Prepare technical papers for peer reviewed journals and present findings at selected conferences.
Organize, draft and coordinate production of assigned sections of various reports to ensure technical consistency and inclusion of appropriate documentation.
Lead and conduct desktop studies, literature reviews, and related investigations for various research projects.
Plan, conduct and manage bench-, pilot- and field-scale investigations focused on water and wastewater treatment.
Interact with client, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders to present and discuss all technical and non-technical elements of projects.
Provide imaginative and innovative thinking to existing and new areas of research. Devise novel and detailed approaches in developing solutions for problems encountered.
Travel required when requested.
Education and Experience
PhD in civil/environmental engineering.
1-5 years of experience is preferred.
Specific expertise in water, wastewater, or energy (as relates to water) field.
Extremely strong verbal and written skills. Evidence of writing skills will be requested.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Good organizational skills. Detail-oriented and accustomed to producing high quality work.
Experience with report writing, developing technical proposals and preparing task budgets.
Strong propensity and track-record for writing peer-reviewed journal articles.
Experience working in a team environment.
Hands-on experience conducting lab experiments and pilot studies.
Knowledge of analytical chemistry instruments and techniques.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
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Essential duties include, but are not limited to:
Collaborating with members of the Facilities and Real Estate Team in a variety of waste management initiatives
Setting up tradeshow-like table displays showing different waste items that go into 3 streams: compost, landfill, recycling
Creating presentation materials and graphics to display benefits of waste separation
Conducting waste audits at waste dumpsters
Tracking the level of contamination between waste streams
Occasionally weighting waste bags for auditing purposes
Occasionally hand sorting waste objects like soda cans, plastic food containers
Assisting with other duties related to waste management and sustainability as directed
Becoming an advocate of sustainability
Requirements:
Ideally, outgoing personality with the ability to communicate clearly and engage with a diverse audience
Ideally, we would like to hire a rising Senior in pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety or related major. Recent graduates with interest in some aspect of sustainability and protecting the environment are welcome to apply!
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently, collaborate in Teams and display initiative.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; persuasive communication skills highly desired.
Ability to multi-tasking skills and stay organized.
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Spanish bilingual a plus, but not required.
Physical Requirements:
Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
Fast paced, high volume, detail oriented work environment.
Requires the ability to walk, move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
Lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
Requires extensive use of hands (ability to reach over, bend and extend hands).
Reach above and below shoulder height, constant walking, standing in one place for long periods of time, bending, stooping, lifting, kneeling, etc.
Work in varying temperature environments (internal and external parts of the building).
Oct 21, 2019
Essential duties include, but are not limited to:
Collaborating with members of the Facilities and Real Estate Team in a variety of waste management initiatives
Setting up tradeshow-like table displays showing different waste items that go into 3 streams: compost, landfill, recycling
Creating presentation materials and graphics to display benefits of waste separation
Conducting waste audits at waste dumpsters
Tracking the level of contamination between waste streams
Occasionally weighting waste bags for auditing purposes
Occasionally hand sorting waste objects like soda cans, plastic food containers
Assisting with other duties related to waste management and sustainability as directed
Becoming an advocate of sustainability
Requirements:
Ideally, outgoing personality with the ability to communicate clearly and engage with a diverse audience
Ideally, we would like to hire a rising Senior in pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety or related major. Recent graduates with interest in some aspect of sustainability and protecting the environment are welcome to apply!
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently, collaborate in Teams and display initiative.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; persuasive communication skills highly desired.
Ability to multi-tasking skills and stay organized.
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Spanish bilingual a plus, but not required.
Physical Requirements:
Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
Fast paced, high volume, detail oriented work environment.
Requires the ability to walk, move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
Lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
Requires extensive use of hands (ability to reach over, bend and extend hands).
Reach above and below shoulder height, constant walking, standing in one place for long periods of time, bending, stooping, lifting, kneeling, etc.
Work in varying temperature environments (internal and external parts of the building).
