Description / Position Overview
This information may change annually. Innovation Manager In this at-will position, you will oversee and manage the continued development and implementation of SmartCOS (Smart City program) and the City's Sustainability program, including oversight of the City's utilities budget and streetlight operations.The Innovation Manager will oversee and manage the City-wide telecommunications activities (such as fiber, small-cell, cable franchises, cell phone contract, etc.). You will also lead and manage the Innovation & Sustainability team. Essential Job Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:
Develop and administer the city-wide SmartCOS, PlanCOS (comprehensive plan), and the regional sustainability plan; meet the core objectives outlined in the Mayor's Strategic Plan; and maintain close partnership with City departments, regional stakeholders, and industry partners
Oversee city-wide contracts and agreements associated with SmartCOS, PlanCOS, and the sustainability program; develop measurement standards to identify the return on investment to the community of any projects and/or programs
Develop and oversee cross-departmental initiatives and drive community-wide sustainability efforts
Lead professional and administrative staff; establish goals and provide timely, complete, and helpful feedback; provide training opportunities
Create an environment where staff is encouraged to foster new ideas and implement change management practices
Prepare, manage, and implement budget for the Division; monitor expenditures; and prepare analytical and statistical reports
Respond to public inquiries, provide requested information, and connect citizens with City information or resources
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Knowledge of principles and practices of contract preparation and administration
Knowledge of budget preparation and administration
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Strong follow-through, communication, organizational, and analytical skills
Successful candidate will have:
A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in innovation, technology, sustainability, business administration, or a related field
Five years of full-time professional business administration, contracting, or accounting experience, including two years of supervisory responsibility
Ideal candidates will also have:
Experience managing and/or administering complex contract oversight activities
Experience working in a municipal government setting
Experience developing and managing strategic plans
Additional Information
This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
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Aug 20, 2019
Full time
Description / Position Overview
This information may change annually. Innovation Manager In this at-will position, you will oversee and manage the continued development and implementation of SmartCOS (Smart City program) and the City's Sustainability program, including oversight of the City's utilities budget and streetlight operations.The Innovation Manager will oversee and manage the City-wide telecommunications activities (such as fiber, small-cell, cable franchises, cell phone contract, etc.). You will also lead and manage the Innovation & Sustainability team. Essential Job Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:
Develop and administer the city-wide SmartCOS, PlanCOS (comprehensive plan), and the regional sustainability plan; meet the core objectives outlined in the Mayor's Strategic Plan; and maintain close partnership with City departments, regional stakeholders, and industry partners
Oversee city-wide contracts and agreements associated with SmartCOS, PlanCOS, and the sustainability program; develop measurement standards to identify the return on investment to the community of any projects and/or programs
Develop and oversee cross-departmental initiatives and drive community-wide sustainability efforts
Lead professional and administrative staff; establish goals and provide timely, complete, and helpful feedback; provide training opportunities
Create an environment where staff is encouraged to foster new ideas and implement change management practices
Prepare, manage, and implement budget for the Division; monitor expenditures; and prepare analytical and statistical reports
Respond to public inquiries, provide requested information, and connect citizens with City information or resources
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Knowledge of principles and practices of contract preparation and administration
Knowledge of budget preparation and administration
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Strong follow-through, communication, organizational, and analytical skills
Successful candidate will have:
A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in innovation, technology, sustainability, business administration, or a related field
Five years of full-time professional business administration, contracting, or accounting experience, including two years of supervisory responsibility
Ideal candidates will also have:
Experience managing and/or administering complex contract oversight activities
Experience working in a municipal government setting
Experience developing and managing strategic plans
Additional Information
This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
General position overview: The Center seeks a detail-oriented, motivated and highly effective communicator to join our development team as Grant Writer. Under direction of the Chief Development Officer — and in conjunction with other members of the team, including the Major Gifts Officer and another Grant Writer — the Grant Writer will aid our efforts to increase foundation funding revenues. Preference will be given to applicants located in Tucson, Arizona, but consideration will also be given to strong candidates willing to work in other locations where the Center has an established office.
Main Duties:
Seek dedicated funding for the Center’s programs from private foundations and other sources by researching and devising approaches, including calls and visits to prospective funders.
Work with program staff to draft persuasive grant proposals, letters of inquiry and reports and ensure timely submission to funders; manage grants-related administrative tasks, recordkeeping and correspondence; maintain current data on and keep abreast of the Center’s work as background information for proposals and reports;
Research funding opportunities
Maintain a tracking system to monitor the status of grant proposals and reports, including submissions, responses, renewals and reporting requirements
Essential qualifications and skills desired:
Experience writing grant proposals, reports, donor correspondence and/or marketing materials in a nonprofit environment, particularly within the environmental conservation funder community.
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time.
The ability to quickly comprehend, analyze and synthesize information.
The ability to communicate well and in a professional manner with a variety of co-workers and foundation personnel.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word , Excel and Access.
A demonstrated interest in and knowledge of environmental conservation issues.
A bachelor’s degree.
Benefits Package:
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Paid generous medical, dental and vision plan;
Paid short-term and long-term disability;
403(b) plan with opportunity for match;
Generous time-off policies;
Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Aug 20, 2019
General position overview: The Center seeks a detail-oriented, motivated and highly effective communicator to join our development team as Grant Writer. Under direction of the Chief Development Officer — and in conjunction with other members of the team, including the Major Gifts Officer and another Grant Writer — the Grant Writer will aid our efforts to increase foundation funding revenues. Preference will be given to applicants located in Tucson, Arizona, but consideration will also be given to strong candidates willing to work in other locations where the Center has an established office.
Main Duties:
Seek dedicated funding for the Center’s programs from private foundations and other sources by researching and devising approaches, including calls and visits to prospective funders.
Work with program staff to draft persuasive grant proposals, letters of inquiry and reports and ensure timely submission to funders; manage grants-related administrative tasks, recordkeeping and correspondence; maintain current data on and keep abreast of the Center’s work as background information for proposals and reports;
Research funding opportunities
Maintain a tracking system to monitor the status of grant proposals and reports, including submissions, responses, renewals and reporting requirements
Essential qualifications and skills desired:
Experience writing grant proposals, reports, donor correspondence and/or marketing materials in a nonprofit environment, particularly within the environmental conservation funder community.
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time.
The ability to quickly comprehend, analyze and synthesize information.
The ability to communicate well and in a professional manner with a variety of co-workers and foundation personnel.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word , Excel and Access.
A demonstrated interest in and knowledge of environmental conservation issues.
A bachelor’s degree.
Benefits Package:
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Paid generous medical, dental and vision plan;
Paid short-term and long-term disability;
403(b) plan with opportunity for match;
Generous time-off policies;
Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Public Lab
Remote (Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida)
About the Fellowship
This Fellowship is part of the Oil & Gas Water Fellows Trio and is an opportunity for an individual embedded in a community with oil & gas industry impacts to work with Public Lab on local water quality concerns related to the industry.
Starting: September 16th
Commitment: roughly 15-20 hours/week (200 hours over approx. 8-12 weeks)
Fellowship Stipend: $2,500
Where: Applicants interested in this Fellowship must be embedded (from, living in, or working in) a community with oil & gas industry impacts on water. Preference will be given to applicants from Gulf Coast states, particularly Louisiana.
The major goals of this Fellowship are:
1.) To work on local water quality monitoring projects related to the impacts of the oil & gas industry,
2.) To document their user experience with current and emerging monitoring tools available at PublicLab.org,
3.) To work in collaboration with the Hardware and Monitoring Methods Fellows to draft and compile materials for a “Research Area Review” on water quality monitoring on PublicLab.org.
You will:
Identify and work with a local community group concerned with oil & gas issues on a new or existing water quality monitoring project.
Use and explore tools and methods shared on PublicLab.org for water monitoring.
Create documentation on PublicLab.org on your experience using different tools and methods, and provide feedback for how these resources can be used by yourself and others.
Host at least two water monitoring events with local community members. (Some event funding support available)
Engage the Public Lab community in-person and remote on questions and resources related to tools and methods used in water quality monitoring.
Share information about your community’s work on water monitoring, including the tools and methods being used.
Work with the Hardware and Monitoring Methods Fellows to run a “Research Area Review” for water quality monitoring, including soliciting input from peer groups on the state of water quality monitoring, updating documentation on PublicLab.org related to current water quality monitoring methods available through the Public Lab store, seed and help answer questions for others to help answer on water quality monitoring, and organize and participate in an OpenHour interactive seminar on the state of water quality monitoring in relation to Oil & Gas concerns.
Join the Public Lab Oil & Gas Slack channel.
When possible, attend a weekly Fellows call or check in with weekly project updates.
Maintain and adhere to nonprofit policies and procedures, Public Lab values, and the Code of Conduct .
This role may be for you if you are:
An exceptional written and oral communicator: You have excellent interpersonal skills - you’re a collaborator and a problem-solver who is often praised for your organization and attention to detail.
Team-oriented: You work collaboratively, both in-person and with remote colleagues, to envision and promote positive change, and to be supportive of others;
A helper who includes everyone: You’ve taught or facilitated workshops and can facilitate activities amongst a highly diverse community of people from many different fields and experiences.
A locally-minded networker : You engage people on local issues regularly and can talk with people about local environmental concerns, programs, and ideas;
An active learner: You take on challenges in learning new skills including technologies, and ways of gathering and sharing information.
This Fellowship will be hosted through Public Lab. Public Lab is committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. We encourage people with different ability sets, people of color, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, and identities to apply.
To Apply
Send a resume and the answers to the questions below in a single document to jobs@publiclab.org by August 29th. **Please specify which fellowship you are applying for in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.
1.) Why are you interested in this Fellowship? What about working on this issue intrigues you?
2.) Please describe your local community and how it has been affected by the oil & gas industry.
3.) If you have a community group in mind you seek to work with on this Fellowship, please provide some background information on them. If you do not have a community group in mind, please provide information on whom you plan to reach out to and how.
4.) If awarded the Fellowship, what would you hope to learn, and what would you hope to accomplish?
Aug 15, 2019
Temporary
About the Fellowship
This Fellowship is part of the Oil & Gas Water Fellows Trio and is an opportunity for an individual embedded in a community with oil & gas industry impacts to work with Public Lab on local water quality concerns related to the industry.
Starting: September 16th
Commitment: roughly 15-20 hours/week (200 hours over approx. 8-12 weeks)
Fellowship Stipend: $2,500
Where: Applicants interested in this Fellowship must be embedded (from, living in, or working in) a community with oil & gas industry impacts on water. Preference will be given to applicants from Gulf Coast states, particularly Louisiana.
The major goals of this Fellowship are:
1.) To work on local water quality monitoring projects related to the impacts of the oil & gas industry,
2.) To document their user experience with current and emerging monitoring tools available at PublicLab.org,
3.) To work in collaboration with the Hardware and Monitoring Methods Fellows to draft and compile materials for a “Research Area Review” on water quality monitoring on PublicLab.org.
You will:
Identify and work with a local community group concerned with oil & gas issues on a new or existing water quality monitoring project.
Use and explore tools and methods shared on PublicLab.org for water monitoring.
Create documentation on PublicLab.org on your experience using different tools and methods, and provide feedback for how these resources can be used by yourself and others.
Host at least two water monitoring events with local community members. (Some event funding support available)
Engage the Public Lab community in-person and remote on questions and resources related to tools and methods used in water quality monitoring.
Share information about your community’s work on water monitoring, including the tools and methods being used.
Work with the Hardware and Monitoring Methods Fellows to run a “Research Area Review” for water quality monitoring, including soliciting input from peer groups on the state of water quality monitoring, updating documentation on PublicLab.org related to current water quality monitoring methods available through the Public Lab store, seed and help answer questions for others to help answer on water quality monitoring, and organize and participate in an OpenHour interactive seminar on the state of water quality monitoring in relation to Oil & Gas concerns.
Join the Public Lab Oil & Gas Slack channel.
When possible, attend a weekly Fellows call or check in with weekly project updates.
Maintain and adhere to nonprofit policies and procedures, Public Lab values, and the Code of Conduct .
This role may be for you if you are:
An exceptional written and oral communicator: You have excellent interpersonal skills - you’re a collaborator and a problem-solver who is often praised for your organization and attention to detail.
Team-oriented: You work collaboratively, both in-person and with remote colleagues, to envision and promote positive change, and to be supportive of others;
A helper who includes everyone: You’ve taught or facilitated workshops and can facilitate activities amongst a highly diverse community of people from many different fields and experiences.
A locally-minded networker : You engage people on local issues regularly and can talk with people about local environmental concerns, programs, and ideas;
An active learner: You take on challenges in learning new skills including technologies, and ways of gathering and sharing information.
This Fellowship will be hosted through Public Lab. Public Lab is committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. We encourage people with different ability sets, people of color, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, and identities to apply.
To Apply
Send a resume and the answers to the questions below in a single document to jobs@publiclab.org by August 29th. **Please specify which fellowship you are applying for in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.
1.) Why are you interested in this Fellowship? What about working on this issue intrigues you?
2.) Please describe your local community and how it has been affected by the oil & gas industry.
3.) If you have a community group in mind you seek to work with on this Fellowship, please provide some background information on them. If you do not have a community group in mind, please provide information on whom you plan to reach out to and how.
4.) If awarded the Fellowship, what would you hope to learn, and what would you hope to accomplish?
About the Fellowship
This Fellowship is part of the Oil & Gas Water Fellows Trio and is an opportunity to advance real-world outcomes of open science hardware used by people to monitor the environmental impacts of the oil & gas industry.
Starting: September 16th
Commitment: roughly 15-20 hours/week (200 hours over approx. 8-12 weeks)
Fellowship Stipend: $2,500
Where: This fellowship is not location-restricted, however strong preference will be given for applicants in Providence, RI
The major goals of this Fellowship are to:
1.) Create documentation of Public Lab water quality monitoring tools to make the tools more accessible to others. Tools will include Arudino-compatible sensors from the DF Robot collection,
2.) Develop activities relevant to oil and gas monitoring that can be replicated by others, and
3.) Work in collaboration with the Monitoring Methods and Community Fellows to draft and compile materials for a “Research Area Review” on Water Quality Monitoring on PublicLab.org.
You will:
Work with the DF Robot sensor collection to develop simple working prototypes.
Draft research note documentation on PublicLab.org that includes use case information about the tools and field test.
Create and document simple activities using the tools to model real-world issues (such as sensing at multiple points along a river).
Engage the Public Lab community in-person and remote on questions and resources related to tools used in water quality monitoring.
Host a local workshop using the DF Robot sensor collection, documenting questions and design/method ideas from the event. (Some event funding support available).
Research existing tools available to consumers (off-the-shelf, DIY, and affordable lab testing).
Select 2-3 existing methods (in consultation with PL team) to test and report back on.
Compile materials into easy-to-print documents that can be used with kit distribution.
Support the work of other Oil & Gas Water Fellows by helping to match tools to study design, and by contributing to wikis.
Work with the Monitoring Methods and Community Fellows to run a “Research Area Review” for water quality monitoring, including soliciting input from peer groups on the state of water quality monitoring, updating documentation on PublicLab.org related to current water quality monitoring methods available through the Public Lab store, seed and help answer questions for others to help answer on water quality monitoring, and organize and participate in an OpenHour interactive seminar on the state of water quality monitoring in relation to oil & gas concerns.
Join the Public Lab Oil & Gas Slack channel.
When possible, attend a weekly Fellows call or check in with weekly project updates.
Maintain and adhere to nonprofit policies and procedures, Public Lab values, and the Code of Conduct .
This role may be for you if you are:
An exceptional written and oral communicator: You have excellent interpersonal skills - you’re a collaborator and a problem-solver who is often praised for your organization and attention to detail.
Team-oriented: You work collaboratively, both in-person and with remote colleagues, to envision and promote positive change, and to be supportive of others;
A helper who includes everyone: You’ve taught or facilitated a workshop and can facilitate activities among a highly diverse community of people from many different fields and experiences;
Tech-savvy : You are excited by technology and to learn new programs with support from colleagues. You are interested in or have used technology in the context of advocacy. You have experience working with Arduino and Raspberry Pi, including basic troubleshooting, some familiarity with sensors.
This Fellowship will be hosted through Public Lab. Public Lab is committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. We encourage people with different ability sets, people of color, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, and identities to apply.
To Apply
Send a resume and the answers to the questions below in a single document to jobs@publiclab.org by August 29th. **Please specify which fellowship you are applying for in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.
1.) Why are you interested in this Fellowship? What about working on this issue intrigues you?
2.) How would your experiences benefit your work as a Fellow?
3.) If awarded the Fellowship, what would you hope to learn, and what would you hope to accomplish?
Aug 15, 2019
Temporary
About the Fellowship
This Fellowship is part of the Oil & Gas Water Fellows Trio and is an opportunity to advance real-world outcomes of open science hardware used by people to monitor the environmental impacts of the oil & gas industry.
Starting: September 16th
Commitment: roughly 15-20 hours/week (200 hours over approx. 8-12 weeks)
Fellowship Stipend: $2,500
Where: This fellowship is not location-restricted, however strong preference will be given for applicants in Providence, RI
The major goals of this Fellowship are to:
1.) Create documentation of Public Lab water quality monitoring tools to make the tools more accessible to others. Tools will include Arudino-compatible sensors from the DF Robot collection,
2.) Develop activities relevant to oil and gas monitoring that can be replicated by others, and
3.) Work in collaboration with the Monitoring Methods and Community Fellows to draft and compile materials for a “Research Area Review” on Water Quality Monitoring on PublicLab.org.
You will:
Work with the DF Robot sensor collection to develop simple working prototypes.
Draft research note documentation on PublicLab.org that includes use case information about the tools and field test.
Create and document simple activities using the tools to model real-world issues (such as sensing at multiple points along a river).
Engage the Public Lab community in-person and remote on questions and resources related to tools used in water quality monitoring.
Host a local workshop using the DF Robot sensor collection, documenting questions and design/method ideas from the event. (Some event funding support available).
Research existing tools available to consumers (off-the-shelf, DIY, and affordable lab testing).
Select 2-3 existing methods (in consultation with PL team) to test and report back on.
Compile materials into easy-to-print documents that can be used with kit distribution.
Support the work of other Oil & Gas Water Fellows by helping to match tools to study design, and by contributing to wikis.
Work with the Monitoring Methods and Community Fellows to run a “Research Area Review” for water quality monitoring, including soliciting input from peer groups on the state of water quality monitoring, updating documentation on PublicLab.org related to current water quality monitoring methods available through the Public Lab store, seed and help answer questions for others to help answer on water quality monitoring, and organize and participate in an OpenHour interactive seminar on the state of water quality monitoring in relation to oil & gas concerns.
Join the Public Lab Oil & Gas Slack channel.
When possible, attend a weekly Fellows call or check in with weekly project updates.
Maintain and adhere to nonprofit policies and procedures, Public Lab values, and the Code of Conduct .
This role may be for you if you are:
An exceptional written and oral communicator: You have excellent interpersonal skills - you’re a collaborator and a problem-solver who is often praised for your organization and attention to detail.
Team-oriented: You work collaboratively, both in-person and with remote colleagues, to envision and promote positive change, and to be supportive of others;
A helper who includes everyone: You’ve taught or facilitated a workshop and can facilitate activities among a highly diverse community of people from many different fields and experiences;
Tech-savvy : You are excited by technology and to learn new programs with support from colleagues. You are interested in or have used technology in the context of advocacy. You have experience working with Arduino and Raspberry Pi, including basic troubleshooting, some familiarity with sensors.
This Fellowship will be hosted through Public Lab. Public Lab is committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. We encourage people with different ability sets, people of color, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, and identities to apply.
To Apply
Send a resume and the answers to the questions below in a single document to jobs@publiclab.org by August 29th. **Please specify which fellowship you are applying for in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.
1.) Why are you interested in this Fellowship? What about working on this issue intrigues you?
2.) How would your experiences benefit your work as a Fellow?
3.) If awarded the Fellowship, what would you hope to learn, and what would you hope to accomplish?
Central Colorado Conservancy is seeking an innovative and dynamic Executive Director to build on steady growth and regional impact within the current strategic plan. The opportunity is based in Salida, Colorado; known as the Heart of the Rockies. The stunning mountain community is experiencing rapid growth in population and visitation. Land and water conservation on private agricultural lands and on public lands is an urgent challenge. Area citizens are supportive, having passed a cutting-edge ballot measure in November 2018, funding healthy lands, waters, and wildlife. Central Colorado Conservancy leads regional conservation efforts, protecting not only land and water, but also a special quality of life. The Conservancy protects open lands using traditional tools and new approaches to keep working lands working. The Conservancy protects quality of life by connecting the community to develop new approaches that enhance forest health and help manage the impacts of outdoor recreation growth. The Conservancy offers unique opportunity to create regional impact – forever.
Overview The Executive Director will connect an exceptional board, talented staff, and an engaged community to deliver solutions, both traditional and new, to the regional conservation challenge of our time – managing the impacts of rapid growth in the heart of the Rockies. The role will focus on developing and leading collaborative programs, inspiring the community, managing the organization (a Nationally Certified Land Trust) and continuing to grow diverse funding streams and supporters. The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of the nonprofit corporation, with direct control of the business and supervision of its employees.
Candidates should have at least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a non-profit, for- profit and/or public sector organization. We are looking for an action-oriented leader with:
Passion for the Conservancy’s mission - To protect the lands and waters sustaining our quality of life as Central Colorado grows - and the desire to make a lasting difference.
The ability to inspire and connect team, community, agencies and local government to develop collaborative solutions.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with a team, board and partner organizations.
A track record of success in growth , building diverse funding streams and supporters/members.
Ability to manage staff, contractors, partner relationships and finances and familiarity with regulations applicable to nonprofit organizations.
Conservation acumen to leverage existing tools, and to create new approaches, that protect land, support agriculture, and manage the impacts of growth to natural resource health.
Desire to be part of a fun, innovative, can-do organizational culture .
Basic skills should include: A bachelor’s degree with an advanced degree preferred, familiarity with software packages (Microsoft Office, donor databases, QuickBooks etc.), ability to pass background checks, lift 50 pound objects, and hold a driver’s license, and willingness to travel across the Conservancy’s service area.
Reporting and Compensation The Executive Director reports to the President of the Board of Directors and is a full-time position. Compensation is competitive and based on experience, with some benefits available. The Central Colorado Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location Central Colorado Conservancy is based in Salida, Colorado. The region is well known for its outdoor recreation opportunities, including: skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fly-fishing, big-game hunting, kayaking, and rafting. Chaffee County has 15 of Colorado’s 14,000 foot mountains and the most-rafted river in the world. Salida routinely tops Outside Magazine’s list of best towns in the United States.
This is a high-impact position in a strong team and a beautiful setting.
To Apply Please send a cover letter and resume to Cindy Williams, president of the Board of Directors at boardpresident@centralcoloradoconservancy.org with “Executive Director Position” in subject line by 20 September.
Aug 15, 2019
Full time
Central Colorado Conservancy is seeking an innovative and dynamic Executive Director to build on steady growth and regional impact within the current strategic plan. The opportunity is based in Salida, Colorado; known as the Heart of the Rockies. The stunning mountain community is experiencing rapid growth in population and visitation. Land and water conservation on private agricultural lands and on public lands is an urgent challenge. Area citizens are supportive, having passed a cutting-edge ballot measure in November 2018, funding healthy lands, waters, and wildlife. Central Colorado Conservancy leads regional conservation efforts, protecting not only land and water, but also a special quality of life. The Conservancy protects open lands using traditional tools and new approaches to keep working lands working. The Conservancy protects quality of life by connecting the community to develop new approaches that enhance forest health and help manage the impacts of outdoor recreation growth. The Conservancy offers unique opportunity to create regional impact – forever.
Overview The Executive Director will connect an exceptional board, talented staff, and an engaged community to deliver solutions, both traditional and new, to the regional conservation challenge of our time – managing the impacts of rapid growth in the heart of the Rockies. The role will focus on developing and leading collaborative programs, inspiring the community, managing the organization (a Nationally Certified Land Trust) and continuing to grow diverse funding streams and supporters. The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of the nonprofit corporation, with direct control of the business and supervision of its employees.
Candidates should have at least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a non-profit, for- profit and/or public sector organization. We are looking for an action-oriented leader with:
Passion for the Conservancy’s mission - To protect the lands and waters sustaining our quality of life as Central Colorado grows - and the desire to make a lasting difference.
The ability to inspire and connect team, community, agencies and local government to develop collaborative solutions.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with a team, board and partner organizations.
A track record of success in growth , building diverse funding streams and supporters/members.
Ability to manage staff, contractors, partner relationships and finances and familiarity with regulations applicable to nonprofit organizations.
Conservation acumen to leverage existing tools, and to create new approaches, that protect land, support agriculture, and manage the impacts of growth to natural resource health.
Desire to be part of a fun, innovative, can-do organizational culture .
Basic skills should include: A bachelor’s degree with an advanced degree preferred, familiarity with software packages (Microsoft Office, donor databases, QuickBooks etc.), ability to pass background checks, lift 50 pound objects, and hold a driver’s license, and willingness to travel across the Conservancy’s service area.
Reporting and Compensation The Executive Director reports to the President of the Board of Directors and is a full-time position. Compensation is competitive and based on experience, with some benefits available. The Central Colorado Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location Central Colorado Conservancy is based in Salida, Colorado. The region is well known for its outdoor recreation opportunities, including: skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fly-fishing, big-game hunting, kayaking, and rafting. Chaffee County has 15 of Colorado’s 14,000 foot mountains and the most-rafted river in the world. Salida routinely tops Outside Magazine’s list of best towns in the United States.
This is a high-impact position in a strong team and a beautiful setting.
To Apply Please send a cover letter and resume to Cindy Williams, president of the Board of Directors at boardpresident@centralcoloradoconservancy.org with “Executive Director Position” in subject line by 20 September.
Background: The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey manages and maintains airports, bridges, tunnels, bus terminals, PATH, and seaports that are critical to the metropolitan New York-New Jersey region's trade and transportation capabilities. Through their facilities and services, people are able to make vital connections and businesses are able to grow. Providing safe and efficient travel is their highest priority, and enhancing the well-being of everyone who lives, works, and travels to the region is their strongest commitment.
Environmental sustainability is one of six key priorities for the Port Authority that focus how the Agency achieves its mission to "keep the region moving." In October 2018, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey became the first public transportation agency in the United States to embrace the Paris Climate Agreement, setting aggressive interim greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets that set a 35% reduction by 2025 and reaffirmed the agency's commitment to an 80% reduction by 2050. The Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP) develops the agency's sustainability policy, greenhouse gas reduction targets, and strategies to ensure policy goals are met.
The Position:
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) is seeking a dynamic and experienced executive with proven leadership and experience in environmental/sustainability and energy management to serve as its Deputy Director in the Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP). Reporting to the Director, Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP), the Deputy Director is responsible for providing leadership, strategic guidance, technical expertise and accountability on sustainability and environmental/energy matters in support of the Port Authority's sustainability commitments mission, capital plan and operations. The candidate will guide and direct OEEP staff in developing and implementing programs to achieve the Agency's sustainability objectives, as well as enhance measurement and reporting on progress against these objectives. In support of an ambitious climate action agenda, the Deputy Director must remain current on the state of the science, fostering a culture of engagement, driving innovation, and translating complex ideas into accessible information for diverse audiences.
The Deputy Director needs to be an experienced and assured leader who will be capable of representing the OEEP in internally at senior-level meetings, manage staff, collaborate on policy development and priorities, deliver projects on time and on budget. She or he will set efficiency and conservation benchmarks, establish accountability within line departments and facilities on sustainability issues, manage metrics to evaluate program successes, and implement the Port Authority's Sustainability Policy. The Deputy Director will promote and enhance sustainable design and climate resiliency, collaborating with Engineering and other departments, provide support and guidance to staff on sustainability initiatives and the Port Authority's annual agency-wide GHGs and Criteria Air Pollutant Inventory, and identify and support new initiatives that advance the Port Authority Sustainability Policy.
The Deputy Director will represent and promote the Port Authority's sustainability, energy, and environmental interests in external workgroups, task forces, multi-agency efforts and various other initiatives. This includes liaising with external regulatory and resource agencies, not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and actively participate with a broad range of leading environmental coalitions. Additional responsibilities include Advancing GHG reduction programs, focusing on: transitioning to electric buses and electrification of the PA Fleet, identifying opportunities and implementing on-site clean energy projects and energy conservation projects, guiding incorporation of "best in class" sustainability measures and practices in major facility redevelopment projects, and advancing electrification of aviation ground support equipment and port cargo handling equipment.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have the following qualifications to be eligible for this position:
Bachelor's degree in economics, business, finance, environmental sciences, sustainability and/or related field.
Ten years of progressively responsible experience in environmental/sustainability or energy management policy, or related discipline. Experience with sustainability initiatives is particularly important.
Exceptional leadership, influencing, negotiating and creative problem-solving skills.
Significant experience with: coordination of environmental/energy programs, communicating a sustainability vision and strategy to key decision makers, and cost benefit analysis.
Demonstrated record of tracking key project deliverables and completing projects on time and on budget.
Demonstrated strong management skills with experience supervising and motivating staff.
Ability to motivate staff to complete tasks outside of their day-to-day responsibilities.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including building strategic relationships and partnerships.
Ability to step-in for the Director as needed to the represent/be the face of the organization internally and externally.
Self-starter with innovation and political acumen, able to navigate bureaucracy effectively.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing programs or operational changes on complex environmental issues.
Strong success in strategic analysis and data analysis, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of the programs and improving programs or business processes from the standpoint of sustainability and resiliency.
Demonstrated success in achieving results through working with internal and external entities and stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage conflict, build consensus, and facilitate problem solving and collaboration among various stakeholders.
High level of integrity, trust and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientated work ethic.
Selected candidate will be required to pass a Federal Security Background check.
While not required qualifications beneficial for candidates to be considered for this position include:
A Master's degree in policy, public administration/affairs, business, or engineering with relevant focus on environmental, sustainability, and energy field.
Knowledge, skills and experience in the field of sustainable practices and operations, project evaluation, and cost-benefit analyses. Knowledge of various sustainability reporting frameworks, including CDP, GRI, Airport Carbon Accreditation, and in GHG forecasting and targeting methods, including familiarity with the Science Based Targets Initiative.
Knowledge of the status of relevant local, state, federal policies related to energy/environment/climate change.
Ability to design internal policies to achieve environmental/sustainability goals. A track record developing and implementing sustainability programs and projects.
A demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations and federal/state government processes.
In-depth knowledge of energy efficiency projects/programs and demand side management, nonresidential end-use technologies and applications, including life-cycle cost analysis, a track record of supporting corporate efforts to decarbonize energy supply through energy market purchases, on-site clean energy generation, vehicle electrification and other innovations, and experience or demonstrated knowledge of energy procurement, risk management, hedging.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about the Port Authority, please visit www.pannynj.com
Apply: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to:
Anne McCarthy, COO Harris Rand Lusk 122 East 42nd Street, Suite 3605 New York, NY 10168 amccarthy@harrisrand.com
Please put “Port Authority DD” in the subject line of your e-mailed application.
Aug 14, 2019
Full time
Background: The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey manages and maintains airports, bridges, tunnels, bus terminals, PATH, and seaports that are critical to the metropolitan New York-New Jersey region's trade and transportation capabilities. Through their facilities and services, people are able to make vital connections and businesses are able to grow. Providing safe and efficient travel is their highest priority, and enhancing the well-being of everyone who lives, works, and travels to the region is their strongest commitment.
Environmental sustainability is one of six key priorities for the Port Authority that focus how the Agency achieves its mission to "keep the region moving." In October 2018, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey became the first public transportation agency in the United States to embrace the Paris Climate Agreement, setting aggressive interim greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets that set a 35% reduction by 2025 and reaffirmed the agency's commitment to an 80% reduction by 2050. The Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP) develops the agency's sustainability policy, greenhouse gas reduction targets, and strategies to ensure policy goals are met.
The Position:
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) is seeking a dynamic and experienced executive with proven leadership and experience in environmental/sustainability and energy management to serve as its Deputy Director in the Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP). Reporting to the Director, Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP), the Deputy Director is responsible for providing leadership, strategic guidance, technical expertise and accountability on sustainability and environmental/energy matters in support of the Port Authority's sustainability commitments mission, capital plan and operations. The candidate will guide and direct OEEP staff in developing and implementing programs to achieve the Agency's sustainability objectives, as well as enhance measurement and reporting on progress against these objectives. In support of an ambitious climate action agenda, the Deputy Director must remain current on the state of the science, fostering a culture of engagement, driving innovation, and translating complex ideas into accessible information for diverse audiences.
The Deputy Director needs to be an experienced and assured leader who will be capable of representing the OEEP in internally at senior-level meetings, manage staff, collaborate on policy development and priorities, deliver projects on time and on budget. She or he will set efficiency and conservation benchmarks, establish accountability within line departments and facilities on sustainability issues, manage metrics to evaluate program successes, and implement the Port Authority's Sustainability Policy. The Deputy Director will promote and enhance sustainable design and climate resiliency, collaborating with Engineering and other departments, provide support and guidance to staff on sustainability initiatives and the Port Authority's annual agency-wide GHGs and Criteria Air Pollutant Inventory, and identify and support new initiatives that advance the Port Authority Sustainability Policy.
The Deputy Director will represent and promote the Port Authority's sustainability, energy, and environmental interests in external workgroups, task forces, multi-agency efforts and various other initiatives. This includes liaising with external regulatory and resource agencies, not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and actively participate with a broad range of leading environmental coalitions. Additional responsibilities include Advancing GHG reduction programs, focusing on: transitioning to electric buses and electrification of the PA Fleet, identifying opportunities and implementing on-site clean energy projects and energy conservation projects, guiding incorporation of "best in class" sustainability measures and practices in major facility redevelopment projects, and advancing electrification of aviation ground support equipment and port cargo handling equipment.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have the following qualifications to be eligible for this position:
Bachelor's degree in economics, business, finance, environmental sciences, sustainability and/or related field.
Ten years of progressively responsible experience in environmental/sustainability or energy management policy, or related discipline. Experience with sustainability initiatives is particularly important.
Exceptional leadership, influencing, negotiating and creative problem-solving skills.
Significant experience with: coordination of environmental/energy programs, communicating a sustainability vision and strategy to key decision makers, and cost benefit analysis.
Demonstrated record of tracking key project deliverables and completing projects on time and on budget.
Demonstrated strong management skills with experience supervising and motivating staff.
Ability to motivate staff to complete tasks outside of their day-to-day responsibilities.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including building strategic relationships and partnerships.
Ability to step-in for the Director as needed to the represent/be the face of the organization internally and externally.
Self-starter with innovation and political acumen, able to navigate bureaucracy effectively.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing programs or operational changes on complex environmental issues.
Strong success in strategic analysis and data analysis, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of the programs and improving programs or business processes from the standpoint of sustainability and resiliency.
Demonstrated success in achieving results through working with internal and external entities and stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage conflict, build consensus, and facilitate problem solving and collaboration among various stakeholders.
High level of integrity, trust and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientated work ethic.
Selected candidate will be required to pass a Federal Security Background check.
While not required qualifications beneficial for candidates to be considered for this position include:
A Master's degree in policy, public administration/affairs, business, or engineering with relevant focus on environmental, sustainability, and energy field.
Knowledge, skills and experience in the field of sustainable practices and operations, project evaluation, and cost-benefit analyses. Knowledge of various sustainability reporting frameworks, including CDP, GRI, Airport Carbon Accreditation, and in GHG forecasting and targeting methods, including familiarity with the Science Based Targets Initiative.
Knowledge of the status of relevant local, state, federal policies related to energy/environment/climate change.
Ability to design internal policies to achieve environmental/sustainability goals. A track record developing and implementing sustainability programs and projects.
A demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations and federal/state government processes.
In-depth knowledge of energy efficiency projects/programs and demand side management, nonresidential end-use technologies and applications, including life-cycle cost analysis, a track record of supporting corporate efforts to decarbonize energy supply through energy market purchases, on-site clean energy generation, vehicle electrification and other innovations, and experience or demonstrated knowledge of energy procurement, risk management, hedging.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about the Port Authority, please visit www.pannynj.com
Apply: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to:
Anne McCarthy, COO Harris Rand Lusk 122 East 42nd Street, Suite 3605 New York, NY 10168 amccarthy@harrisrand.com
Please put “Port Authority DD” in the subject line of your e-mailed application.
New Jersey Conservation Foundation
Far Hills, NJ, USA
New Jersey Conservation Foundation seeks a Development Manager to cultivate and increase membership, major donor giving, planned giving and manage fundraising events.
The position offers an exceptional opportunity for a fundraising professional with a deep commitment to land conservation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment focusing on major donor cultivation, small donor fundraising strategies, online and direct mail campaigns, planned giving and fundraising events.
Required education and experience include a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years experience in a fundraising and development or marketing role and proficiency with online fundraising, direct mail, nonprofit advocacy, membership cultivation, social media, and fundraising events. Qualifications include exceptional writing, proofreading, organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task. Must be a self-starter and work well as a team member. Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and Salsa database a plus.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Qualified candidates should submit their cover letter and resume along with salary requirements to recruiting@njconservation.org or fax to (908) 234-1189. For additional information about us visit www.njconservation.org .
Job Description :
The Development Manager will cultivate and increase membership, major donor giving, planned giving and manage fundraising events.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate all major donor cultivation activities including identifying and scheduling visits with major donors
Develop and implement small donor fundraising strategies to increase membership and manage calls to action for online and direct mail campaigns
Assist in the production of queries, reports and the generation of lists through Salsa database
Develop consistent communications to grow donor base and solicit and cultivate members
Produce direct mail appeals (including member, lapsed donor and new member acquisition appeals), invitations, and brochures
Update social network profiles including Facebook and Twitter with relevant content
Create and distribute regular email updates to members
Create dynamic advocacy appeals
Interact with members by email, social media, phone and personal meetings
Manage planned giving program
Manage fundraising events
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
3+ years experience in a fundraising and development or marketing role
Bachelor’s degree
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to drive projects to completion
Exceptional writing, proofreading and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task, work well as a team member and be self-directed and flexible
Proficiency with online fundraising, nonprofit advocacy and membership cultivation
Basic image editing skills, familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and Salsa or other fundraising database
Commitment to the mission of New Jersey Conservation Foundation.
Other preferred characteristics:
Eagerness to learn and contribute to a small team
Creative and compelling storyteller
Comfort and proficiency with common software packages and ability to perform mail merges, simple HTML edits, etc.
Self-starter, dynamic and yet responsive to direction and feedback
Experience with fundraising events
Organizational Relationship: Reports to the Assistant Director
New Jersey Conservation Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Aug 09, 2019
Full time
New Jersey Conservation Foundation seeks a Development Manager to cultivate and increase membership, major donor giving, planned giving and manage fundraising events.
The position offers an exceptional opportunity for a fundraising professional with a deep commitment to land conservation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment focusing on major donor cultivation, small donor fundraising strategies, online and direct mail campaigns, planned giving and fundraising events.
Required education and experience include a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years experience in a fundraising and development or marketing role and proficiency with online fundraising, direct mail, nonprofit advocacy, membership cultivation, social media, and fundraising events. Qualifications include exceptional writing, proofreading, organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task. Must be a self-starter and work well as a team member. Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and Salsa database a plus.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Qualified candidates should submit their cover letter and resume along with salary requirements to recruiting@njconservation.org or fax to (908) 234-1189. For additional information about us visit www.njconservation.org .
Job Description :
The Development Manager will cultivate and increase membership, major donor giving, planned giving and manage fundraising events.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate all major donor cultivation activities including identifying and scheduling visits with major donors
Develop and implement small donor fundraising strategies to increase membership and manage calls to action for online and direct mail campaigns
Assist in the production of queries, reports and the generation of lists through Salsa database
Develop consistent communications to grow donor base and solicit and cultivate members
Produce direct mail appeals (including member, lapsed donor and new member acquisition appeals), invitations, and brochures
Update social network profiles including Facebook and Twitter with relevant content
Create and distribute regular email updates to members
Create dynamic advocacy appeals
Interact with members by email, social media, phone and personal meetings
Manage planned giving program
Manage fundraising events
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
3+ years experience in a fundraising and development or marketing role
Bachelor’s degree
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to drive projects to completion
Exceptional writing, proofreading and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task, work well as a team member and be self-directed and flexible
Proficiency with online fundraising, nonprofit advocacy and membership cultivation
Basic image editing skills, familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and Salsa or other fundraising database
Commitment to the mission of New Jersey Conservation Foundation.
Other preferred characteristics:
Eagerness to learn and contribute to a small team
Creative and compelling storyteller
Comfort and proficiency with common software packages and ability to perform mail merges, simple HTML edits, etc.
Self-starter, dynamic and yet responsive to direction and feedback
Experience with fundraising events
Organizational Relationship: Reports to the Assistant Director
New Jersey Conservation Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Performs financial analysis, including preparing annual budget and analyzing actual expenses. Responsible for the mid-year reforecast. Processes accounts payable and accounts receivable and resolves related issues. Performs cash projections. Assists with month-end close duties, including recording entries and performing account reconciliations. Creates budget proposals to support the grants that Stand Earth applies for. Trains new employees and assists them on finance/accounting matters. Supports annual federal and periodic state tax reporting as well as the external audit. Performs projects assigned by the Deputy Director.
Job will be performed at Bellingham, WA office.
Required Education: Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
Required Experience: At least one (1) year in the job offered, or at least one (1) year of experience in accounting performing the following
Accounts receivable (AR)
Accounts payable (AP).
Monitoring and reconciling cash.
Participating in month-end close.
Account reconciliations.
At least three (3) months experience in accounting at an environmental non-profit. As an alternative, employer will accept at least three (3) months in an internship, or substantially similar program, as part of an academic program (Bachelor’s or Master’s), at an environmental non-profit performing budgeting and analyzing actual expenses.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Aug 06, 2019
Full time
Performs financial analysis, including preparing annual budget and analyzing actual expenses. Responsible for the mid-year reforecast. Processes accounts payable and accounts receivable and resolves related issues. Performs cash projections. Assists with month-end close duties, including recording entries and performing account reconciliations. Creates budget proposals to support the grants that Stand Earth applies for. Trains new employees and assists them on finance/accounting matters. Supports annual federal and periodic state tax reporting as well as the external audit. Performs projects assigned by the Deputy Director.
Job will be performed at Bellingham, WA office.
Required Education: Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
Required Experience: At least one (1) year in the job offered, or at least one (1) year of experience in accounting performing the following
Accounts receivable (AR)
Accounts payable (AP).
Monitoring and reconciling cash.
Participating in month-end close.
Account reconciliations.
At least three (3) months experience in accounting at an environmental non-profit. As an alternative, employer will accept at least three (3) months in an internship, or substantially similar program, as part of an academic program (Bachelor’s or Master’s), at an environmental non-profit performing budgeting and analyzing actual expenses.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Advancement Officer to support Appalachian communities building a clean energy economy (Charlottesville, VA)
Appalachian Voices works to achieve an Appalachia with healthy, intact ecosystems and generative local economies that allow communities to thrive.
For more than a century, Appalachian communities have powered the growth of America’s industrial might—and have suffered disproportionately from resulting pollution, damaged lands, and poverty. Today, Appalachia is on the frontlines of an American energy transition.
Appalachian Voices is a powerful promoter of this transition. Founded in 1997, it has increased in size, opened new offices, and doubled revenue under the leadership of Executive Director Tom Cormons. The organization seeks an Advancement Officer to help it enact a new strategic plan that builds on this growth.
Reporting to both the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director, the Advancement Officer will serve as the principal major gift fundraiser for Appalachian Voices, managing a nationwide portfolio of major gift donors and prospects. The Advancement Officer will collaboratively develop, manage, and implement a plan designed to acquire, qualify, and cultivate new major gift opportunities while sustaining current donors through creative stewardship.
The ideal candidate will be driven and results-oriented, with a deep appreciation for Appalachian Voices’ mission and the people they serve. The candidate will have experience expanding a major gifts portfolio, an analytical and strategic approach to identifying prospects, and an ability to translate complex policy into compelling donor messages.
Development Resources, inc. (DR i ) is leading this search for Appalachian Voices. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications are invited to learn more and apply by visiting www.driconsulting.com/ positions/ or via email at search@driconsulting.com .
Jul 30, 2019
Full time
Advancement Officer to support Appalachian communities building a clean energy economy (Charlottesville, VA)
Appalachian Voices works to achieve an Appalachia with healthy, intact ecosystems and generative local economies that allow communities to thrive.
For more than a century, Appalachian communities have powered the growth of America’s industrial might—and have suffered disproportionately from resulting pollution, damaged lands, and poverty. Today, Appalachia is on the frontlines of an American energy transition.
Appalachian Voices is a powerful promoter of this transition. Founded in 1997, it has increased in size, opened new offices, and doubled revenue under the leadership of Executive Director Tom Cormons. The organization seeks an Advancement Officer to help it enact a new strategic plan that builds on this growth.
Reporting to both the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director, the Advancement Officer will serve as the principal major gift fundraiser for Appalachian Voices, managing a nationwide portfolio of major gift donors and prospects. The Advancement Officer will collaboratively develop, manage, and implement a plan designed to acquire, qualify, and cultivate new major gift opportunities while sustaining current donors through creative stewardship.
The ideal candidate will be driven and results-oriented, with a deep appreciation for Appalachian Voices’ mission and the people they serve. The candidate will have experience expanding a major gifts portfolio, an analytical and strategic approach to identifying prospects, and an ability to translate complex policy into compelling donor messages.
Development Resources, inc. (DR i ) is leading this search for Appalachian Voices. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications are invited to learn more and apply by visiting www.driconsulting.com/ positions/ or via email at search@driconsulting.com .
