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Program Officer - Climate and Land Use

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is seeking a Program Officer to lead its work on Climate and Land Use, with a particular emphasis on work to reduce emissions associated with agriculture. The individual will manage an annual grant budget of $10 million, lead the design and implementation of the Foundation’s Climate and Land Use grantmaking strategy, and represent the Foundation on the CLUA Program Team. This position will work closely with grantees to achieve strategic outcomes that slow or reduce net GHG emissions associated with agriculture. To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements using the following link: http://www.ceaconsulting.com/what/position_details.aspx?client=CEA&jobId=219

Web and Communications Outreach Coordinator

The Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA), a non-profit membership organization comprised of over 200 foundations from across North America and overseas, is seeking a Web and Communications Outreach Coordinator. The individual will be an online organizer for EGA, streamlining communications across the organization, using technology to implement new strategic approaches to engaging EGA membership with the organization's new website, programs and communications. The individual will also provide ample administrative support while organizing the membership virtually and at events. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to rgoldstein@ega.org by May 15, 2013.

Development Director and Finance Manager

Good Jobs First, a 15-year old non-profit organization promoting accountability in economic development and smart growth for working families, now seeks a Development Director and Finance Manager in its Washington, DC headquarters, which also supports a project office in New York. The individual will be responsible for grant and report writing and budgeting, developing new foundation funding sources, and maintaining and growing existing foundation funding sources. The job also includes a small amount of financial management, including oversight of outsourced payroll and accounting functions, processing of expenses and receivables, and oversight of a part-time database staffer. To apply, please email resume to goodjobs@goodjobsfirst.org.

Executive Director

The Society for Conservation Biology, an international professional organization, is seeking an Executive Director. The individual will serve and promote the global membership of the Society, oversee the operations of its publications (Conservation Biology and Conservation Letters), actively engage in development activities, ensure the successful organization of the biennial global meeting, support all SCB programs, and represent SCB before diverse audiences. The Executive Director will report to the Executive Committee of the elected Board of Governors, serve as an ex-officio member of the Board, support the activities of the committees of the Board, and manage the SCB Executive office and its staff and contractors in Washington, D.C. and elsewhere. To apply, please submit electronically a cover letter along with a curriculum vitae and names and contact information (phone, email, Skype) of three references, addressed to: Rodrigo A. Medellin, Chair, SCB Executive Director Search Committee. Please send all materials to Lauren Krizel at lkrizel@conbio.org with subject line “Executive Director Position.”

Executive Director

Resource Generation is seeking an Executive Director with a desire to work for a visionary and growing membership-based non-profit. The individual will provide the leadership, vision, strategy, and management necessary to ensure that the organization is financially sustainable, achieving our mission, and working towards our long-term goals and vision. The individual will be based in NYC, with five full-time and two part-time staff in the New York City and Oakland, CA offices. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@resourcegeneration.org.

Policy Advocate - Toxic-Free Neighborhoods Campaign

Environmental Health Coalition, a San Diego/Tijuana non-profit social and environmental justice organization dedicated to empowering people, organizing communities and achieving justice for low-income communities of color, is seeking an individual to strengthen its work in City Heights related to air pollution, transportation and land use with its base of resident members. The individual will work to implement the City Heights Built Environment Community Driven Action Plan, develop guidance for grassroots organizing, represent the interests of EHC and its members before decision-making authorities, and ally groups in order to change or enforce public policies. The individual should have at least three years experience in grassroots organizing and/or policy work and a background in land-use planning, transportation, community development, political science or other related fields. Candidates should be bilingual in English and Spanish and have familiarity with the City Heights community. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, 3 references and salary requirements to EHC@environmentalhealth.org. Subject line should read: POLICY ADVOCATE.

Associate Director - Administration

Environmental Health Coalition, a San Diego/Tijuana non-profit social and environmental justice organization dedicated to empowering people, organizing communities and achieving justice for low-income communities of color, is seeking an individual to be a member of their senior management team to provide strategic leadership in human resources, office management, information technology and staff sustainability. The individual will provide strong leadership, macro-level conceptual and strategic thinking, and must have the ability to perform and oversee detailed administrative functions. To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to ehc@environmentalhealth.org. The subject line should read: ADMIN AD.

Chief Executive Officer

RE-AMP, a collaborative network of over 160 Midwestern nonprofits and philanthropies focused on reducing carbon pollution, seeks an exceptional individual to direct the Network and lead its partners to increased success. The individual will lead the development of network strategy, structural adaptations, and fundraising; maintain and advance the Network's collective vision and long-range strategy; act as "networker in chief" to deepen, develop and expand member, funder and other partners' engagement; provide leadership based on a systems approach to solving the climate crises; scale up the work and impact of the Network; grow the network's financial resources and impact; among other responsibilities. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to REAMPNetworkCEO@gmail.com with only your name in the subject line.

Program Director

The Funders’ Committee for Civic Participation (FCCP) is seeking an experienced program professional with a proven passion for social justice and a dedication to making our democracy work. This position will direct FCCP’s program strategy and content for monthly webinars, two annual convenings, special co-sponsored events and working groups in response to member needs. The individual must be able to work effectively as part of a small, close-knit team and must be equally comfortable doing big-picture strategy development while arranging the details of a speaker prep call for an upcoming webinar. Knowledge of and experience with democracy issues, the civic engagement field, organizing and issue campaigns are essential to the position. This position will report directly to the Executive Director. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume plus your salary history and requirements and three references (preferably as one PDF) to dross@funderscommittee.org and nchamplin@funderscommittee.org.

Director of Partnerships

The Foundation Center is seeking a Director of Partnerships to execute the overall vision and strategy for philanthropic partnerships. The individual will develop and implement outreach strategies for several target audiences including U.S. philanthropy networks, global foundation networks, and donor collaboratives; work closely with foundations in the U.S. and around the globe to understand their knowledge management needs as they move to collaborate with other foundations, governments, and the private sector; expand and deepen the Foundation Center's role with nonprofit and NGO leaders and senior staff; serve as project manager on a diverse array of intitiatives; oversee budget process; and perform other responsibilities and projects. Please email resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to jobs@foundationcenter.org. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Director of GrantCraft

The Foundation Center is seeking a Director of GrantCraft to execute the overall vision and strategy for GrantCraft, a joint project of the Foundation Center in New York and the European Foundation Centre in Brussels, to increase the collective knowledge of the field and improve the practice of philanthropy by gathering and sharing thoughtful information about the craft of grantmaking. The individual will work with the European Foundation Centre partner to develop and maintain operating plans; work with organizations in other regions of the world interested in translating or adapting GrantCraft content; oversee the GrantCraft website; develop GrantCraft products and services; and perform other responsiblities and projects. Please email resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to jobs@foundationcenter.org. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Program Coordinator

The 11th Hour Project is seeking a Program Coordinator to assist their funding strategy in energy and climate. They are looking for an exceptional person to support their activities related to accelerating renewable energy and energy efficiency and reducing fossil fuels and their associated negative environmental and health impacts. The individual will create and maintain grant files, use an online database (FLUXX) to manage individual grant information, assist in maintaining positive and productive partner and grantee relationships with a wide range of organizations and invidivuals, analyze grant proposals and reports, conduct research on emerging program areas and prospective grantees, and perform other responsibilities and projects. Please email resume and cover letter to climateandenergy@theschmidt.org. Please include the job title in the subject line.

Campaign for Safe Cosmetics Manager

The Breast Cancer Fund seeks a market-based campaigns manager to serve as the coordinator of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics; to be part of the Cans NOT Cancer team; and to help manage the organizations's future market-based campaigns. The individual will provide leadership to the Campaign's steering committee and harmonize working group efforts focused on grassroots organizing, federal legislative advocacy, corporate targeting, and communications/media advocacy. The individual will also oversee strategic development, act as media spokesperson, and be responsible for fundraising strategies and budgeting. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter or message to hr@breastcancerfund.org, re: “Campaign for Safe Cosmetics Manager.” Please provide two professional references, salary history and two relevant writing samples.

Program Officer

The Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation seeks a Program Officer to assist the Vice President of Programs in administering the Foundation grants program including: cultivating new grants; preparing recommendations for the board; monitoring existing grants; keeping abreast of knowledge in the fields of the above interests through research, seminars, meetings with experts and community leaders; and developing and maintaining community relations. The Program Officer will report to the Vice President of Programs and work closely with the Foundation’s President, Chief Financial Officer and Grants Manager. To apply, please register with NPPN online (https://www.nppn.biz/candidates/) and upload your resume and cover letter.

Communications Manager

Rachel's Network seeks a Communications Manager to support its efforts to promote women as impassioned leaders and agents of change dedicated to the stewardship of the earth. The individual will help advance the Network’s mission through internal and external publications, across print and online platforms, and via member engagement programs. The individual will serve as lead writer and editorial manager, produce annual Membership Directory and Annual Report, produce and disseminate regular electronic publications, maintain on-line platforms, develop and cultivate membership, lead educational and leadership programs, and perform general administrative support. To apply, please email cover letter, résumé, design sample, and writing sample to info@rachelsnetwork.org. No phone calls please.

Legislative Research Intern, Winter/Spring 2013

Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) is seeking a Research Intern to assist the Legislative Director. Job responsibilities include policy and legislative research, monitoring the 2013 Oregon Legislative session, including attending hearings at the Capitol, and other projects as needed. The individual should have some experience in a policy, legislative or political field and an interest in environmental issues. Preference will be given to candidates who are willing to travel to Salem during the 2013 legislative session. Individuals must commit to at least 10 hours a week and ideally for the length of the entire session. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to pablob@oeconline.org.

Executive Director

The Center for Genetics and Society is seeking an Executive Director capable of building on the center's current strengths and moving the organization to new levels of effectiveness across the board. The individual, in collaboration with the Advisory Board, will be responsible for developing the strategic vision and plan for the organization and for ensuring its financial integrity. The individual will also be responsible for carrying out the plan and recruiting and supervising staff. To apply, please send a cover letter and résumé to edsearch@geneticsandsociety.org.

Program Assistant

The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies seeks a highly professional, self-directed and motivated individual to play a crucial role supporting the Director of the Energy and Environment Program, the blue-ribbon Commission to Engage African Americans on Climate Change, and related Fellows, staff and consultants. The individual will be responsible for coordinating the administrative functions of the Energy and Environment Team. He/she must have the ability to work with light supervision in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a time-effective manner. To apply, please email the application as an attachment to lelliott@jointcenter.org. No phone calls please.

Executive Director

Sustainable America is seeking an Executive Director to play a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s initiatives, team, and outcomes. Reporting directly to, and partnering closely with Founder and Chairman, Nick Tiller, the ED will create and launch the organization including: defining and launching a long range funding strategy, forging relationships with partners, funders and external stakeholders, building the board of directors, and hiring/mentoring staff to deliver against a robust business and growth plan. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to sustainableamerica@bridgespan.org.

Executive Director

Physicians Scientists & Engineers for Healthy Energy (PSE) is seeking its first Executive Director, to take this non-profit currently concentrating on shale gas issues globally and grow the organization to encompass other unconventional or novel energy issues. The primary requirements for this position are integrity, a solid scientific training in a field related to PSE's mission, proven leadership ability and a clear vision on how PSE will solidify its unique identity. To apply, please contact Prof. A. R. Ingraffea at Ari1@cornell.edu, 607-351-0043.