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Program Officer - Environment

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation seeks a Program Officer for its Environment program. The Foundation’s Environment program supports the work of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in two primary areas: conservation of freshwater ecosystems and international finance for sustainability. The program also has a grantmaking interest in growth management and urban revitalization, which is geographically limited to the state of Michigan. The Mott Foundation made 74 environmental grants in 2007, totaling more than $14 million.

Work Group Coordinator

The Sustainability Funders Workgroup is seeking a Coordinator. This is a senior level position that requires someone with both strong facilitative and individual leadership skills. To be successful, the Coordinator must be comfortable working both by committee and by exerting individual leadership in project planning and implementation. Job Title: Sustainability Funders Workgroup Coordinator Reports to: the Workgroup Executive Committee Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with skills and experience Hours of Employment: Monday – Friday; some weekends & travel with advance notice Location: Flexible Application Process: Please send a letter of interest, resume and brief writing sample to: Allison Cook, Sustainability Funders Workgroup at SustainabilityFundersPosition@gmail.com by October 1, 2008. Position opened until filled. Target starting date: As soon as possible.

Chief Executive Officer

Global Greengrants Fund (www.greengrants.org) is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to succeed the Executive Director. The ideal candidate is a passionate professional, who is committed to the Greengrants mission and will provide outstanding leadership to the organization. He/she will be responsible for all aspects of the program, budget and staffing. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive will serve as a key spokesperson for the organization and will play an instrumental role in fundraising and resource development efforts. She/he will develop and implement strategic and operational plans to provide for strong organizational growth. The Chief Executive Officer will manage the current budget of $5 million, with the goal of growing the budget and increasing the number of annual grants. This person will provide leadership for strong and effective program development, ensuring that Greengrants identify emerging issues vital to the work of the organization. Central to this position will be the responsibility for building teamwork by empowering 14 talented and committed staff in Boulder, as well as an international network of 120 advisors with deep local grassroots experience.

Program Officer, Population & Reproductive Health

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Program Officer will be responsible for grantmaking to international organizations in the Population and Reproductive Health field in collaboration with the Area Director. The incumbent will collaborate with three country offices -- India, Nigeria and Mexico -- in the review of grants in two major themes of the program area: prevention of maternal mortality and morbidity and promotion of the sexual and reproductive rights of young people. Will work with outside specialists; assess ongoing work in the field; help the Area Director to develop funding strategies; identify prospective grantees; prepare grant recommendations; monitor program area activities; and keep the program current on new opportunities in the population and reproductive health fields. Incumbent will also collaborate with experts in the field of public health and help craft cross-cutting projects with other areas within GSS, including human rights and migration. Will work with the Director and staff members based in Mexico, Nigeria and India along with an administrative staff in Chicago. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 1. Evaluate letters of inquiry and grant proposals, conduct background research and prepare grant recommendations for funding. 2. Apply proven expertise in program area and demonstrated experience in grantmaking or related activities. 3. Keep abreast of current events and issues. 4. Meet with prospective grantees and others of interest. 5. Conduct research projects as assigned, and/or monitor research-oriented grants. 6. Manage a caseload of active grants, able to prepare information and reports as needed. 7. Investigate innovative trends/opportunities within population, reproductive health and public health as well as within the overall GSS program with an eye to advancing cross-cutting issues. 8. May supervise other program staff in implementing grant making or in-house programs. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 1. May conduct research projects as assigned. 2. May assist in design and implementation of new initiatives. 3. Perform other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: A master’s degree required. Candidate should have 5-10 years relevant work experience. Training and experience in fields related to population, reproductive health. Significant, relevant experience in grant-making. Will also consider candidates with backgrounds in public health and development. Excellent analytical and communication skills. Capacity to work collaboratively with colleagues. Excellent command of written and spoken English is essential. Must be able to organize and convey problems/issues in written and oral format. APPLICATION: To apply for the Program Officer position, candidates should visit www.macfound.org and click on “About the Foundation” and then “Career Opportunities”. (Electronic Submissions are preferred.) Application deadline: October 31, 2008. No Phone Inquiries. The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and benefits from the various perspectives and talents of a racially and culturally diverse staff.

Communication and Marketing Specialist

The Center for Health, Environment and Justice is seeking a full time dynamic communicator who works well in a team, can maintain multiple responsibilities and can stay on top of information and tasks in a quick-paced national organization committed to social change. Founded in 1981, the Center for Health, Environment and Justice (CHEJ) is a nonprofit organization and is the only national environmental organization founded and led by a grassroots leader. Lois Gibbs founded CHEJ after winning the nation’s first community relocation of 900 families due to a leaking toxic waste dump at Love Canal, in Niagara Falls, New York. The Communications and Marketing Specialist reports to the Executive Director. Works with program staff in developing comprehensive communications strategies for each program. Coordinates the development of organizational and campaign messages and materials, including print and web-based publications, posters, fact sheets, etc. Responsible for the cultivation and maintenance of relationships with reporters in the national media. Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and salary requirement to: Sharon Franklin sfranklin@chej.org, or mail to CHEJ, PO Box 6806, Falls Church, VA 22040-6806 – Attn: S. Franklin

Executive Director --Commonweal

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Commonweal is seeking an experienced and creative leader to fill the position of Executive Director (ED). Commonweal, founded in 1976, is a nonprofit institute with programs in health, the environment and education. Commonweal is located in beautiful coastal Bolinas, California, an hour north of San Francisco. Commonweal has a capable staff of 30 and highly regarded programs for cancer patients, health care professionals, environmental health, ocean policy reform, juvenile justice reform, permaculture gardening, adult education and more. Situated on a 100 acre site that includes a twenty-bed retreat facility, a permaculture garden and a dozen buildings, Commonweal has a national reputation for excellence in its work. www.commonweal.org. The candidate must have at least five years of high-level nonprofit experience, strong leadership skills, demonstrated fundraising skills, a strong grasp of fiscal management, and excellent writing and speaking skills. Common sense, kindness and a sense of humor are essential. Please go to www.commonweal.org/EDjobdescription for a more complete job description. Please send resume and cover letter to Search Committee P.O. Box 316, Bolinas, CA 94924 or e-mail to EDSearch@Commonweal.org. Start date is immediate.

Executive Director-Women's Voices for the Earth

Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE) is a growing, progressive national organization that engages women to advocate for the right to live in a healthy environment. WVE seeks a dynamic leader to work with our high-energy, committed staff and board as executive director to continue our progress in expanding WVE’s capabilities and building our national influence at the nexus of the environmental health, women’s movement, and reproductive justice fields. The Executive Director is a full-time exempt position with oversight responsibility for the organization. The position reports to the Board of Directors and directly reports to the President of the Board. Our ideal candidate is a skilled, energetic visionary with significant fundraising, program, communications, and management experience who can take on the multiple tasks required to lead a small non-profit organization that is expanding its national impact. Ideally, the Executive Director would be based in Missoula, MT, but we will consider locating the Executive Director in a select number of other cities that meet strategic criteria. Application Process: Please send a letter of application, resume and five references by email to edsearch@womenandenvironment.org . Applications will be accepted until position is filled. No phone calls please. Women’s Voices for the Earth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and people of color are strongly encouraged.