Job Listings

Program Officer -- Tides Canada

Tides Canada is currently seeking a full-time Program Officer who will provide support for ongoing strategic program development, manage relationships with key institutional donors and partners and implement our grant making programs and services. The Program Officer will report to the Director of Strategic Programs. The successful candidate will have extensive background in one or more environmental issues (including scientific and social dimensions) plus exceptional analytical and communication skills and demonstrated on-the ground experience. Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@tidescanada.org. We will begin reviewing applications September 15th, 2010, but the position will remain open until filled. No recruiters please.

Executive Director -- Natural Resources Council of Maine

The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) seeks an executive director to lead one of the nation’s most successful and highly regarded state environmental advocacy organizations. NRCM is Maine’s largest environmental advocacy organization and plays a leading role in state environmental affairs. It also plays a national role, including as a member of coalitions working at the federal level on environmental issues affecting Maine and the nation. The Board of Trustees has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in recruiting the new executive director. The search is actively under way, will remain open until an appointment is announced, and is currently scheduled to conclude in the winter of 2010-11. Inquiries, referrals, and resumes are encouraged by email and in confidence, with a cover letter from applicants sent to 4079@imsearch.com.

Operations Coordinator -- Management Assistant Group

MAG is seeking an Operations Coordinator for a salary of $38-45,000 DOE. The Operations Coordinator will be given overall supervision by the Manager of Institutional Development while the Deputy Director supervising the direct administrative support for her and the Executive Director supervising the accounting support. The Operations Coordinator will also work closely with the accountant on the finance duties. How to Apply Email a resume and cover letter to Sandra Kim, Manager of Institutional Development, at skim@magmail.org. This is a rolling application process so early applications are advised. Thank you for your interest in MAG.

Individual Giving Director -- Global Greengrants Fund

The Director of Individual Giving will have primary responsibility for the development and implementation of a strategic individual gifts program that includes major gifts, annual fund gifts, donor services and programming, and aid in the strategic development of individual giving communications. The position will have primary solicitation responsibility for a geographically focused portfolio of donors, and will also supervise two Donor Relation Managers who each maintain portfolios of donors and aid in the development and execution of donor programming. Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@greengrants.org and specify ‘Director of Individual Giving’ in the subject line. No phone calls please. Position is open until filled.

Interim Director of Programs -- Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation

The Director will provide strategic grantmaking and management support to the organization?s growing program team, playing a leadership role in the startup phase of this new organization. Over the past four months, the program staff at Shakti has grown from having one to five staff people. While each new staff member is an expert in his/her sector, most are engaging in grantmaking for the first time in a country with little history of strategic grantmaking. The Interim Director of Programs will help staff develop and refine sector-based strategies and research, building internal capacity to engage in effective grantmaking and field building. This one-year, contract assignment (with option for extension) is ideal for an innovative and analytical leader with a background in strategic grantmaking or management consulting, exposure to the environmental field, and interest or prior work experience in India. The ideal candidate for this position is a strong manager with at least 10 years of work experience which includes work with foundations and strategic grantmaking, as well as exposure to the environmental field (preferably in energy or the power sector); Indian language skills and work experience are preferred but not required. ClimateWorks Foundation will cover the cost of relocation and is open to a variety of work exchange, secondment, or contract arrangements. Shakti hopes to fill this position as soon as possible.

Executive Director -- The National Religious Partnership for the Environment

With the retirement of its founding Executive Director, the addition of diverse new member on the Board and a strategic plan with fresh mission priorities, the Partnership seeks a dynamic and creative leader as Executive Director as it moves into a new phase of its mission. Currently based in Amherst, Massachusetts (but open to relocation), the NRPE has a staff of four in Amherst, Massachusetts and Washington, DC. The Partnership raises significant funds from foundations and other major donors. Applications (including cover letter and resumes) and nominations to the attention of Mark Tarnacki are welcomed at NRPE@PhillipsOppenheim.com

Project Coordinator, Sustainable Biofuels Stakeholder Engagement Project -- Climate Solutions

Climate Solutions is seeking an incredibly well organized, highly professional and socially skilled individual who can support Climate Solutions as a contractor to coordinate a stakeholder engagement project that will involve industry, public agencies, research universities, environmental organizations, and other stakeholders. The goal of this project is to engage public stakeholders and industry to develop pathways to sustainable sources of bioenergy in a specific industry segment – representing one of the most important and fastest growing sectors of the regional and global economies. The core participants in this effort are major public and private sector players who are committed to making the Pacific Northwest a center for the deployment of sustainable biofuels in this industry segment. TO APPLY Send a résumé, cover letter, writing sample and at least three professional reference contacts to: Conner Sharpe, Director of Finance and Administration at conner@climatesolutions.org. For more information about Climate Solutions, visit www.climatesolutions.org.

Pioneer Cities’ Project Coordinator, New Energy Cities -- Climate Solutions

Climate Solutions’ New Energy Cities program is seeking a seasoned Project Coordinator, who shares our passion for enabling the massive transformation to the clean energy economy in the Northwest; has experience with client management; and is skilled in project management. It is a fast-paced position in a start-up environment with very limited administrative support. For more information about Climate Solutions, visit www.climatesolutions.org. The Pioneer Cities’ Project Coordinator will manage the NEC relationship with specific partner cities, serving as NEC’s primary liaison to these city-clients. The Pioneer Cities’ Project Coordinator will coordinate delivery of a variety of NEC consulting services, customized to each city, designed to enable the city to successfully implement its NEC Action Plan. The Project Coordinator is the “first-responder” who supports lead staff at each city to anticipate and overcome barriers, and maximize the benefits of being part of the NEC community. Tasks range from pre-contractual scoping, to supporting city staff to managing group processes and stakeholders, program design and project implementation, public engagement and communications strategies, and resource development and capacity-building. TO APPLY Send a résumé, cover letter addressed to Eileen Quigley, New Energy Cities Program Director, and at least three professional reference contacts to: Conner Sharpe, Director of Finance and Administration at conner@climatesolutions.org.

Director of Communications and Marketing -- Climate Solutions

Climate Solutions is seeking a seasoned and highly creative Director of Communications and Marketing to lead our very strong and experienced staff to significantly ramp up the volume, power, and reach of our communications; to build partnerships with our many allies that maximize the communications strength of the larger movement for climate solutions; and to market our organization to increase our program and fundraising effectiveness. We seek someone with broad experience in the full range of communications- media relations, publications, online engagement, and community outreach- and the ability to develop strategic initiatives that use multiple communications vehicles to educate and engage the public and specific target audiences. We are relentless practical idealists, and we need a leader and collaborator who can work with us and our expanding partnerships to make the story of climate solutions spread, stick, and sing. TO APPLY Send a résumé, cover letter addressed to Gregg Small, Executive Director, a writing sample, and at least three professional reference contacts to: Conner Sharpe, Director of Operations conner@climatesolutions.org. (Please put Director of Communications in the subject line). Applications accepted until July 11. For more information about Climate Solutions, visit www.climatesolutions.org

Campaign Director -- The Alaska Conservation Foundation

Driven by the disproportionate impacts of climate change in Alaska, more than 30 conservation and tribal organizations are working together to ensure the vast amount of coal in Alaska stays in the ground and energy policy favors energy efficiency and renewable energy. The ideal candidate is excited by the challenge at hand, has 5+ years of leading complex conservation campaigns, an understanding of energy issues, proven leadership skills, and a desire to live and work in Alaska. A full position description can be found online at http://alaskaconservation.org/foundation/jobs/.

Executive Director -- Rainforest Action Network

RAN seeks a proven, passionate and dynamic leader to advance its mission as an independent, effective campaigning organization. The ideal candidate is both visionary and strategic and able to build on RAN's strong reputation. The Executive Director will oversee: • A Program Department implementing five public campaigns staffed by fifteen people. • An Online Department with four employees who manage the organization’s web presence, email action lists, online fundraising and social network campaigns. • A Communications Department staffed by four, with in-house design and publication capacity. • An HR, Finance and Operations Department with four full-time employees. • An Organizing Manager that coordinates RAN chapters around the world and develops and maintains alliances and networks • A Development and Fundraising Department staffed by five. Applications should be submitted by June 15, 2010 and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. In your cover letter, explain why you would like to join RAN and why your skills are appropriate for this position. Contact Email: HBrykarz@GlobalRecruitment.net

Development Associate -- National Environmental Education Foundation

The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), a national leader in building public environmental literacy, is seeking an energetic self-starter to join a two-person development team. The successful candidate will work at one of Washingtonian Magazine’s “50 Best Places to Work” (2009) in a vibrant and expanding field with an experienced development professional. This Development Associate position calls for someone with excellent writing, organizational and administrative skills, who is detail-oriented yet has the ability to think strategically. The Development Associate will be involved in every aspect of corporate, foundation and government fundraising, including prospect and donor research and tracking, proposal and report preparation, and database management. The Development Associate will also undertake special fundraising projects as needed.

Program Officer -- Wilburforce Foundation

We have a current opening for a Program Officer position for Alaska and British Columbia. This position is based in our main office in Seattle, Washington, USA – please do not apply if you are unwilling or unable to live in the Seattle metropolitan area. The Foundation offers a strong benefits package and competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. Additional details about the position are found below.

Enhancing the Field Program Director -- Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA)

The Enhancing the Field Director works closely with the EGA team to ensure the vision and mission of the organization is promoted within the membership and outreach occurs with the broader world of philanthropy. Inclusive Practices Project: Work with EGA community to identify opportunities for the promotion of inclusive practices and diversity amongst the membership. Coordinate the development of graduate fellowship projects at EGA, to include recruitment and intake of fellows, supervisory aide, and project planning and reporting. Coalition Building and External Relations. The Enhancing the Field program works to build bridges with other affinity groups and working groups within and beyond environmental philanthropy to ensure communication, coordination and collaboration. The Enhancing the Field Director will coordinate joint programming and represent EGA at these functions. Communications The ETF program produces research, reports and programming connecting EGA core values and visions. Future efforts will include more focus on dissemination including electronic and some limited print materials.

Vice President, Client Services -- Tides Canada

We are seeking candidates who may be recognized as an expert in one or more aspects of Tides Canada’s work with individual and institutional clients (e.g., philanthropic services; financial services; design and development of philanthropic products and services; non-profit innovation and effectiveness; fundraising; marketing and sales; government, corporate and community relations; etc.); associated experience in philanthropy, the non-profit sector, business, or public service; demonstrated experience in leadership and successful management in the philanthropic, non-profit, business or public sectors; experience in convening groups of clients, experts and leaders. You want to make a real difference and demonstrate impact through progressive and innovative social entrepreneurship and philanthropy. You are a leader with a proven ability to engage community leaders and senior officials in government and the NGO and corporate sectors through building, inspiring and working with a talented community-building team.

Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) -- The Alaska Conservation Foundation

The DFO is a member of the management team, reports directly to the executive director, and is responsible for all aspects of financial and office operations. Responsibilities include but are no limited to preparing annual budget, mid-year revisions, monthly and annual financial reports; assisting in annual audit; reconciling bank accounts; recording expenditures; processing payroll and payroll reports; providing financial analysis during grantmaking process, overseeing ACF personnel policies and state/federal labor laws; administering ACF benefit plans. To apply, please provide a cover letter outlining your interest and experience, plus a resume. Applicants selected to receive an interview will be asked to submit three references. Submissions must be emailed to acfinfo@alaskaconservation.org by Sunday, April 25. We will confirm receipt of your submission by email.

Communications Associate -- The Funder's Network

This position is based at the Funders’ Network office, which is located in Coral Gables, Florida, a historic city within the Miami metropolitan area. Individuals interested in being a part of a mission-driven membership organization with an international profile are encouraged to apply. Job Description: Working in partnership with other staff, the Communications Associate will help improve internal and external communications and systems at the Network. Job duties will include the following responsibilities: • Developing and improving internal and external communications strategies and practices. • Preparing stories about the activities and impact of Network members and the Network itself for various audiences (members, staff, board of directors, funders, nonprofits, media and others). • Managing the production of publications and other media on behalf of the organization. • Assisting with the implementation of systems, including contact management and knowledge management, and coordinating efforts to improve information management processes. • Managing the organization’s website. • Representing the organization at events and working to enhance coordination and collaboration with other organizations to maximize mutual benefit from these relationships. Application Process The position will be open until filled. Please mail resume, with references, and cover letter to: Funders’ Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities Re: Communications Associate 1500 San Remo Avenue #249 Coral Gables, FL 33146 Or submit by email to: elizabeth@fundersnetwork.org (Subject line: Communications Associate)

Program Manager -- The Funder's Network

This position is based at the Funders’ Network office, which is located in Coral Gables, Florida, a historic city within the Miami metropolitan area. Individuals interested in being a part of a mission-driven membership organization with a national profile are encouraged to apply. Job Description: Working in partnership with senior staff, the Program Manager will help staff internal and external projects at the Network. Job duties will include the following responsibilities: • Developing, organizing, and managing implementation of learning opportunities for funders, including events (conferences, meetings, and conference calls) and publications. • Identifying, among stakeholders, areas of common interest and make programmatic recommendations to senior leadership. • Researching, developing, testing, and implementing ideas for special initiatives. • Managing consultants as needed to accomplish her/his goals and objectives. • Overseeing the implementation of systems, including contact management and knowledge management, and coordinating efforts to improve information management processes. Application Process The position will be open until filled. Please mail resume, with references, and cover letter to: Funders’ Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities Re: Program Manager 1500 San Remo Avenue #249 Coral Gables, FL 33146 Or submit by email to: elizabeth@fundersnetwork.org (Subject line: Program Manager)

Executive Director -- Resources Legacy Fund and Resources Legacy Fund Foundation

About RLF Resources Legacy Fund is an innovative nonprofit organization dedicated to maintaining and enhancing conservation of natural resources and the quality of life. RLF and its supporting organization, Resources Legacy Fund Foundation (known collectively as RLF), currently administer annual grant programs in excess of $35 million. Founded in 1998, RLF is headquartered in Sacramento, California.

Director, Strategic Programs -- Tides Canada

Tides Canada is recruiting for the newly created position of Director, Strategic Programs. Reporting to the Vice-President, Business Development and Services, the Director of Strategic Programs will provide leadership and direct accountability for Tides Canada’s newly formed Strategic Programs department/business unit. The Strategic Programs department/business unit has been established to serve the needs of institutional clients and partners who aspire to create impact through large-scale initiatives. The emphasis of the work is on strategies, mechanisms and funds to support environmental grant-making and collaborative work on significant environmental issues, with an additional focus on social issues. Application Details: For a full backgrounder, position description and outline of qualifications and desired personal characteristics, and to learn how to apply for this position, please visit http://tidescanada.org/about/careers-at-tides/current-postings/.