Entries For: October 2007
2007-10-29
Global Footprint Network
Filed Under:
Associates - Oakland, CA
Global Footprint Network is seeking Associates to perform research and conduct data analysis in support of Ecological Footprint studies.
Working in teams, the Associate will contribute to a variety of projects with partners and clients worldwide.
Global Footprint Network supports a sustainable economy by advancing the Ecological Footprint, a measurement and management tool that makes the reality of planetary limits relevant to decision-makers throughout the world. The Network, which has over 50 partner organizations around the world, is advised by sustainability leaders such as E.O. Wilson, Jorgen Randers, Karl-Henrik Robèrt, Wangari Maathai, and Herman Daly.
As a young and growing nonprofit, Global Footprint Network uses the Ecological Footprint as a metric of sustainability to inform decision-making in business and government. Working with more than 50 partner organizations around the world, and serving clients ranging from WWF to the European Environmental Agency to major corporations, our impact is large compared to the size of our organization.
This position is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in environmental science, sustainability, and/or quantitative analysis who is interested in applying the principles of resource accounting outside of academia in a rapidly growing, policy-relevant field.
The successful candidate will have the solid quantitative and software skills needed to assist with development of the National Footprint Accounts (a sophisticated Excel/database natural resource accounting system for 150 countries), develop Footprint modeling applications software, both stand-alone and web-based, and conduct Ecological Footprint assessment projects.
Applicants are expected to be motivated, reliable, responsible, and self-starters. Applicants should be interested in sustainability, global resource issues, ecological economics, and resource analysis. A background or strong interest in one of the following areas is beneficial: environmental science, environmental economics, ecology, earth systems, urban planning, or resource management. Opportunities exist for both experienced candidates and recent college graduates; a postgraduate degree is desirable but not required.
Send resume and statement of career goals.
Working in teams, the Associate will contribute to a variety of projects with partners and clients worldwide.
Global Footprint Network supports a sustainable economy by advancing the Ecological Footprint, a measurement and management tool that makes the reality of planetary limits relevant to decision-makers throughout the world. The Network, which has over 50 partner organizations around the world, is advised by sustainability leaders such as E.O. Wilson, Jorgen Randers, Karl-Henrik Robèrt, Wangari Maathai, and Herman Daly.
As a young and growing nonprofit, Global Footprint Network uses the Ecological Footprint as a metric of sustainability to inform decision-making in business and government. Working with more than 50 partner organizations around the world, and serving clients ranging from WWF to the European Environmental Agency to major corporations, our impact is large compared to the size of our organization.
This position is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in environmental science, sustainability, and/or quantitative analysis who is interested in applying the principles of resource accounting outside of academia in a rapidly growing, policy-relevant field.
The successful candidate will have the solid quantitative and software skills needed to assist with development of the National Footprint Accounts (a sophisticated Excel/database natural resource accounting system for 150 countries), develop Footprint modeling applications software, both stand-alone and web-based, and conduct Ecological Footprint assessment projects.
Applicants are expected to be motivated, reliable, responsible, and self-starters. Applicants should be interested in sustainability, global resource issues, ecological economics, and resource analysis. A background or strong interest in one of the following areas is beneficial: environmental science, environmental economics, ecology, earth systems, urban planning, or resource management. Opportunities exist for both experienced candidates and recent college graduates; a postgraduate degree is desirable but not required.
Send resume and statement of career goals.
2007-10-26
Global Footprint Network
Filed Under:
Program Manager - Oakland, CA
Global Footprint Network promotes a sustainable economy by advancing the Ecological Footprint, a tool that makes sustainability measurable. Together with our partners, we coordinate research, develop methodological standards, and provide decision makers with robust resource accounts to help the human economy operate within the Earth's ecological limits.
The manager of Global Footprint Network’s National Accounts Program serves as the organization’s lead environmental scientist with central responsibility for maintaining the integrity of the methodology behind the organization’s Ecological Footprint calculations. This position is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in environmental science, sustainability, and/or quantitative analysis who is interested in applying the principles of resource accounting outside of academia in a rapidly growing, policy-relevant field.
The Program Manager oversees Global Footprint Network’s core research program, including maintaining Global Footprint Network’s National Footprint Accounts and contributing to analysis from individual to global scales. The position involves extensive work with other leading international organizations, including regular collaboration with Ecological Footprint researchers, partner organizations, prospective clients, and government agencies. The manager also drafts proposals and develops paid client projects, gives public presentations and trainings on Ecological Footprint methodology, and writes general and academic papers.
Candidates must be able to think creatively, speak clearly, use Microsoft Excel proficiently, and write both general and professional documents. Prior experience in carbon accounting, supply chain management, MIPS, Ecological Footprint analysis, green building analysis, life cycle analysis, and/or other related ecological indicators and methods are desirable but not required.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Advanced degree in environmental science, economics, policy, management, or related field
• Prior experience in environmental consulting, research and/or project management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with Visual Basic and other database software a plus.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring staff in management or an entrepreneurial arena
• Experience in data analysis, supply chain management, MIPS, green building analysis, Ecological Footprint analysis and other related ecological indicators and methods desirable
• Demonstrated interest in global resource issues and environmental sustainability
• Willingness to travel
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Ability to perform to budgetary expectations
Send resume and statement of career goals.
The manager of Global Footprint Network’s National Accounts Program serves as the organization’s lead environmental scientist with central responsibility for maintaining the integrity of the methodology behind the organization’s Ecological Footprint calculations. This position is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in environmental science, sustainability, and/or quantitative analysis who is interested in applying the principles of resource accounting outside of academia in a rapidly growing, policy-relevant field.
The Program Manager oversees Global Footprint Network’s core research program, including maintaining Global Footprint Network’s National Footprint Accounts and contributing to analysis from individual to global scales. The position involves extensive work with other leading international organizations, including regular collaboration with Ecological Footprint researchers, partner organizations, prospective clients, and government agencies. The manager also drafts proposals and develops paid client projects, gives public presentations and trainings on Ecological Footprint methodology, and writes general and academic papers.
Candidates must be able to think creatively, speak clearly, use Microsoft Excel proficiently, and write both general and professional documents. Prior experience in carbon accounting, supply chain management, MIPS, Ecological Footprint analysis, green building analysis, life cycle analysis, and/or other related ecological indicators and methods are desirable but not required.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Advanced degree in environmental science, economics, policy, management, or related field
• Prior experience in environmental consulting, research and/or project management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with Visual Basic and other database software a plus.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring staff in management or an entrepreneurial arena
• Experience in data analysis, supply chain management, MIPS, green building analysis, Ecological Footprint analysis and other related ecological indicators and methods desirable
• Demonstrated interest in global resource issues and environmental sustainability
• Willingness to travel
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Ability to perform to budgetary expectations
Send resume and statement of career goals.
2007-10-25
Corporate Accountability International
Press Officer - Boston, MA
Corporate Accountability International is a membership organization that has led and won campaigns challenging irresponsible and dangerous corporate actions around the world for the last 30 years. We have forced corporations like Nestlé, GE and Philip Morris/Altria to stop their abusive practices. In the last three years our campaigns have expanded significantly, including the launch of our Think Outside the Bottle campaign to challenge corporate control over water, as well as active and on-going campaigns to stop abuses by tobacco, agribusiness, and oil corporations.
The Press Officer is responsible for conducting Corporate Accountability International’s media outreach and for overseeing the effective operation of this program. The Press Officer communicates with targeted journalists, maintains records of Corporate Accountability International’s media coverage, and assists in training staff and activists in working with the media. The Press Officer contributes to the development of Corporate Accountability International’s media outreach plan, under the guidance of the Communications Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and progressive social change.
• At least two years of experience as a full-time staff person in a progressive social change organization, doing communications/media-related work.
• Talented and experienced copy writer and editor.
• Excellent written and verbal skills — you enjoy writing and talking on the phone.
• Demonstrated ability to generate media coverage.
• Ability to drive development of media outreach plan.
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Be an enthusiastic and hard-working member of a Campaign team, with a proven ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
• Enthusiasm for travel.
Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five references.
The Press Officer is responsible for conducting Corporate Accountability International’s media outreach and for overseeing the effective operation of this program. The Press Officer communicates with targeted journalists, maintains records of Corporate Accountability International’s media coverage, and assists in training staff and activists in working with the media. The Press Officer contributes to the development of Corporate Accountability International’s media outreach plan, under the guidance of the Communications Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and progressive social change.
• At least two years of experience as a full-time staff person in a progressive social change organization, doing communications/media-related work.
• Talented and experienced copy writer and editor.
• Excellent written and verbal skills — you enjoy writing and talking on the phone.
• Demonstrated ability to generate media coverage.
• Ability to drive development of media outreach plan.
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Be an enthusiastic and hard-working member of a Campaign team, with a proven ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
• Enthusiasm for travel.
Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five references.
2007-10-24
Federated Dorchester Neighborhood Houses
Director of Finance & Administration - Dorchester, MA
Federated Dorchester Neighborhood Houses, Inc. (FDNH) seeks an energetic and dynamic professional to serve as the organization’s Director of Finance & Administration to provide leadership, and financial and administrative management expertise during an important period of transformation. This position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced financial manager who is ready to take on the next level of executive challenge and is eager to make his or her mark in the social change movement.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding manager who has a deeply held, demonstrated respect and understanding of how education can strengthen caring, dynamic communities in urban environments. The ideal candidate will combine the feel of a social worker with the business acumen of a senior manager and have the ability to work cross-functionally with a diverse staff and volunteer population. A Bachelors Degree is a must and a CPA and/or MBA degree is preferred along with at least seven years of progressive accounting, finance and administrative management experience is ideal.
Application directions and a longer, more comprehensive position description can be found here.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding manager who has a deeply held, demonstrated respect and understanding of how education can strengthen caring, dynamic communities in urban environments. The ideal candidate will combine the feel of a social worker with the business acumen of a senior manager and have the ability to work cross-functionally with a diverse staff and volunteer population. A Bachelors Degree is a must and a CPA and/or MBA degree is preferred along with at least seven years of progressive accounting, finance and administrative management experience is ideal.
Application directions and a longer, more comprehensive position description can be found here.
2007-10-17
Scojo Foundation
Filed Under:
Franchise Partner Manager - New York
Scojo Foundation seeks a Franchise Partner Manager to develop, manage, and ensure successful relationships with potential and existing international Franchise Partners.
Franchise Partners are organizations that adapt Scojo’s model for training rural entrepreneurs to sell affordable reading glasses in their communities.
Responsibilities include:
• Developing and managing a pipeline of potential Franchise Partners and funders
o Conducting due diligence
o Writing evaluation reports
• Providing technical support to Franchise Partners
o Training
o Operations management
o Financial modeling
• Improving training materials and components of “business in a bag.”
• Working with Director to create annual and quarterly sales projections
• Supporting the Director on other projects as needed, including:
o Analyzing global performance and social and economic impact metrics
o Product development
o Supply-chain management
o Social marketing
o Investor/donor reporting
Frequent international travel (30-50%)
Franchise Partners are organizations that adapt Scojo’s model for training rural entrepreneurs to sell affordable reading glasses in their communities.
Responsibilities include:
• Developing and managing a pipeline of potential Franchise Partners and funders
o Conducting due diligence
o Writing evaluation reports
• Providing technical support to Franchise Partners
o Training
o Operations management
o Financial modeling
• Improving training materials and components of “business in a bag.”
• Working with Director to create annual and quarterly sales projections
• Supporting the Director on other projects as needed, including:
o Analyzing global performance and social and economic impact metrics
o Product development
o Supply-chain management
o Social marketing
o Investor/donor reporting
Frequent international travel (30-50%)
2007-10-16
Corporate Accountability International
Associate Campaigns Director - Boston
Corporate Accountability International is a membership organization that protects people by waging and winning campaigns challenging dangerous and irresponsible corporate actions around the world. Since 1977, we’ve forced corporations like Nestlė, GE and Philip Morris/Altria to stop their abusive practices. We have active and ongoing campaigns targeting the water, tobacco, food and agribusiness and oil industries.
The Associate Campaigns Director will work as a lead member of the Campaigns Team to develop and implement Corporate Accountability’s organizing strategy, with particular emphasis on our Challenging Corporate Control of Water Campaign. Through in-person meetings, on the phone, and at actions and events, the Associate Campaigns Director will organize activists and organizational allies to build the base of power to win our campaigns.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate international, national, regional and local actions and events, with a focus on our U.S. and international water campaigning.
• Help build, develop and maintain Corporate Accountability International’s national and international activist and ally base.
• Organize activists in person and on the phone, as well as through written and e-mail correspondence.
• Foster relations and coalitions with allied groups, organizations and individuals, and develop activist leadership, with a focus on our campaign challenging corporate control of water.
• Help develop and implement strategic campaign plans and accurate budgets.
• Maintain comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date files, records and systems.
• Help develop and implement fundraising plans.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability, with a global perspective.
• At least 5 years as a full-time staff organizer in a progressive social change organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage organizing programs, develop and implement plans.
• 1-2 years of international organizing experience or national field organizing experience.
• Staff management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and results tracking skills.
• Proven ability to project and stay within budgets.
• Experience with effective grassroots fundraising.
• Proven ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
• Enthusiasm for national and international travel.
• Minimum commitment of two years required.
• Oral and written fluency in Spanish a plus.
SALARY RANGE: $34,800 to $44,000, depending on experience, with a generous benefits package
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, resumé and three to five references.
The Associate Campaigns Director will work as a lead member of the Campaigns Team to develop and implement Corporate Accountability’s organizing strategy, with particular emphasis on our Challenging Corporate Control of Water Campaign. Through in-person meetings, on the phone, and at actions and events, the Associate Campaigns Director will organize activists and organizational allies to build the base of power to win our campaigns.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate international, national, regional and local actions and events, with a focus on our U.S. and international water campaigning.
• Help build, develop and maintain Corporate Accountability International’s national and international activist and ally base.
• Organize activists in person and on the phone, as well as through written and e-mail correspondence.
• Foster relations and coalitions with allied groups, organizations and individuals, and develop activist leadership, with a focus on our campaign challenging corporate control of water.
• Help develop and implement strategic campaign plans and accurate budgets.
• Maintain comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date files, records and systems.
• Help develop and implement fundraising plans.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability, with a global perspective.
• At least 5 years as a full-time staff organizer in a progressive social change organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage organizing programs, develop and implement plans.
• 1-2 years of international organizing experience or national field organizing experience.
• Staff management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and results tracking skills.
• Proven ability to project and stay within budgets.
• Experience with effective grassroots fundraising.
• Proven ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
• Enthusiasm for national and international travel.
• Minimum commitment of two years required.
• Oral and written fluency in Spanish a plus.
SALARY RANGE: $34,800 to $44,000, depending on experience, with a generous benefits package
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, resumé and three to five references.
2007-10-15
The Clinton Foundation
Filed Under:
Clinton Climate Initiative, City Director - Quincy, MA
The Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) utilizes the global influence of President Clinton, and the skills that the Foundation has developed in worldwide mobilization to confront crises such as AIDS, to help initiate and run programs that directly result in substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. In its first phase, CCI is working with a group of some 40 of the largest cities in the world to develop and implement a range of projects and programs to increase energy efficiency and generate cleaner energy. Specific actions include provision of technical assistance and the formation of a purchasing consortium to accelerate the evolution of markets for alternative energy products.
The City Director (CD) works with the political and administrative leadership to establish the highest priorities for developing and implementing programs that reduce energy use, use cleaner energy, and thereby reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The CD agrees with government on the specific role the Foundation can play in achieving these priorities, and then ensures that the Foundation delivers to the satisfaction of government. The successful candidate will place significant value on the rewards that come from doing something about climate change that is practical and effective.
The CD manages the overall city program, including planning, budgeting, relationships with the government and other key stakeholders, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and expectation management.
The CD also determines when specialized expertise needs to be made available within the city, and coordinates with the appropriate staff of the Foundation worldwide to ensure delivery. As the ambassador of the Foundation in a city, the CD ensures that all actions of the city team are consistent with the Foundation's values, and continually strives to strengthen the mutual respect between the Foundation and government.
As the senior representative of the Clinton Climate Initiative in the partner city, the CD is responsible for:
• Taking ownership of the Foundation's agenda and successfully executing it.
• Developing and implementing work plans for specific projects which will tangibly result in emissions reductions.
• Where necessary, building a small yet highly effective team on the ground to pursue the various streams of work.
• Establishing the appropriate processes and tools for planning, budgeting, reporting, and monitoring progress.
• Developing trust and strong relationships with key stakeholders in government, at both ministerial and administrative levels, as well as with international agencies, NGOs, and donors.
• Maintaining appropriate bi-directional communication and information flow with HQ to ensure the Foundation's capabilities are fully leveraged on the ground.
• Identifying hurdles to taking action on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and continually refining priorities and action steps to overcome those hurdles.
• Maintaining and strengthening the reputation of the Foundation as a highly capable organization, whose agenda is primarily to partner with government and assist with its most pressing needs in climate change mitigation.
Preferred Education / Qualifications
• Masters in relevant discipline; MBA; MPA; MPP.
To apply, please email CV and cover letter.
The City Director (CD) works with the political and administrative leadership to establish the highest priorities for developing and implementing programs that reduce energy use, use cleaner energy, and thereby reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The CD agrees with government on the specific role the Foundation can play in achieving these priorities, and then ensures that the Foundation delivers to the satisfaction of government. The successful candidate will place significant value on the rewards that come from doing something about climate change that is practical and effective.
The CD manages the overall city program, including planning, budgeting, relationships with the government and other key stakeholders, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and expectation management.
The CD also determines when specialized expertise needs to be made available within the city, and coordinates with the appropriate staff of the Foundation worldwide to ensure delivery. As the ambassador of the Foundation in a city, the CD ensures that all actions of the city team are consistent with the Foundation's values, and continually strives to strengthen the mutual respect between the Foundation and government.
As the senior representative of the Clinton Climate Initiative in the partner city, the CD is responsible for:
• Taking ownership of the Foundation's agenda and successfully executing it.
• Developing and implementing work plans for specific projects which will tangibly result in emissions reductions.
• Where necessary, building a small yet highly effective team on the ground to pursue the various streams of work.
• Establishing the appropriate processes and tools for planning, budgeting, reporting, and monitoring progress.
• Developing trust and strong relationships with key stakeholders in government, at both ministerial and administrative levels, as well as with international agencies, NGOs, and donors.
• Maintaining appropriate bi-directional communication and information flow with HQ to ensure the Foundation's capabilities are fully leveraged on the ground.
• Identifying hurdles to taking action on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and continually refining priorities and action steps to overcome those hurdles.
• Maintaining and strengthening the reputation of the Foundation as a highly capable organization, whose agenda is primarily to partner with government and assist with its most pressing needs in climate change mitigation.
Preferred Education / Qualifications
• Masters in relevant discipline; MBA; MPA; MPP.
To apply, please email CV and cover letter.
2007-10-14
W4A
Volunteer Computer Design Programmer - SF Bay Area
W4A is a social enterprise group that is designed on the premise that art and technology are complementary creative domains to extend human imagination. W4A seeks to develop and cultivate interest in contemporary art, by establishing non-traditional venues for contemporary art. This initiative provides a unique opportunity to create a rich repository of art usually inaccessible to the general community.
Tasks:
Evaluate the current display of contemporary art as it is which uses flash and director to display images and text. The goal is to redesign the presentation so that a person who is not a programmer can with a short learning curve be able to update the images and text. The program currently runs on a PC and it is important to keep the program running on this operating system.
Qualifications sought:
- knowledge of Adobe Flash and Adobe Director
- ability to find solution to a programming content challenge which is to deliver images and text in a unique way that is most importantly easy for a non-programmer to work with. For example, being able to change the images and text as new artists are added and substituted.
- enthusiasm for the arts would be nice but not required
Compensation:
Since the displays will be placed in prominent public spots there will be opportunities for recognition as well as soft-advertisement for the individual’s skills; thus, this provides an opportunity to do something worthwhile and at the same time can be a vehicle serving as a means to advertise your services. Additionally there will be some barter opportunities to be discussed after indicating your interest in this position.
To apply send an email with your CV to W4A.
Tasks:
Evaluate the current display of contemporary art as it is which uses flash and director to display images and text. The goal is to redesign the presentation so that a person who is not a programmer can with a short learning curve be able to update the images and text. The program currently runs on a PC and it is important to keep the program running on this operating system.
Qualifications sought:
- knowledge of Adobe Flash and Adobe Director
- ability to find solution to a programming content challenge which is to deliver images and text in a unique way that is most importantly easy for a non-programmer to work with. For example, being able to change the images and text as new artists are added and substituted.
- enthusiasm for the arts would be nice but not required
Compensation:
Since the displays will be placed in prominent public spots there will be opportunities for recognition as well as soft-advertisement for the individual’s skills; thus, this provides an opportunity to do something worthwhile and at the same time can be a vehicle serving as a means to advertise your services. Additionally there will be some barter opportunities to be discussed after indicating your interest in this position.
To apply send an email with your CV to W4A.
2007-10-13
Corporate Accountability International
Foundations Officer - Boston
Corporate Accountability International is a membership organization that protects people by waging and winning campaigns challenging dangerous and irresponsible corporate actions around the world. Since 1977, we’ve forced corporations like Nestlé, GE and Philip Morris/Altria to stop their abusive practices.
The Foundations Officer will research, build relationships and write proposals to raise funds for our Think Outside the Bottle campaign to challenge corporate control over water. Working with our Deputy Director and other senior staff, the Foundations Officer also will play an integral role in coordinating and supporting the grant seeking work of our Foundations Team to support our work to stop abuses by agribusiness, tobacco, and oil corporations.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Research prospective foundation supporters and develop appropriate proposals for water, food, tobacco and oil industry campaigns.
• Arrange and participate in cultivation meeting with current and prospective foundations.
• Increase commitment and campaign participation of our funders through regular communication and involvement.
• Ensure timely and effective planning and budgeting of foundation outreach program.
• Secure pledged funds through timely follow-up and build relationships through ongoing communications and written reports.
• Organize and lead meetings of the Foundations Team.
• Maintain comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date files, records and systems.
• Participate in planning and campaign activity.
• Involve Corporate Accountability International senior staff and Board of Directors in foundation outreach.
• Participate in campaign activities and fundraising drives such as shareholder’s meetings, phone banks and campaign events.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and progressive social change.
• Proven ability to cultivate, solicit and steward foundation donors.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Ability to orchestrate involvement of senior staff.
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking ability and attention to detail.
• Computer skills, including proficiency with Excel and databases.
• Highly motivated, energetic and tenacious, with great attention to detail.
• Grassroots organizing experience a major plus.
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé and three to five references.
The Foundations Officer will research, build relationships and write proposals to raise funds for our Think Outside the Bottle campaign to challenge corporate control over water. Working with our Deputy Director and other senior staff, the Foundations Officer also will play an integral role in coordinating and supporting the grant seeking work of our Foundations Team to support our work to stop abuses by agribusiness, tobacco, and oil corporations.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Research prospective foundation supporters and develop appropriate proposals for water, food, tobacco and oil industry campaigns.
• Arrange and participate in cultivation meeting with current and prospective foundations.
• Increase commitment and campaign participation of our funders through regular communication and involvement.
• Ensure timely and effective planning and budgeting of foundation outreach program.
• Secure pledged funds through timely follow-up and build relationships through ongoing communications and written reports.
• Organize and lead meetings of the Foundations Team.
• Maintain comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date files, records and systems.
• Participate in planning and campaign activity.
• Involve Corporate Accountability International senior staff and Board of Directors in foundation outreach.
• Participate in campaign activities and fundraising drives such as shareholder’s meetings, phone banks and campaign events.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and progressive social change.
• Proven ability to cultivate, solicit and steward foundation donors.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Ability to orchestrate involvement of senior staff.
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking ability and attention to detail.
• Computer skills, including proficiency with Excel and databases.
• Highly motivated, energetic and tenacious, with great attention to detail.
• Grassroots organizing experience a major plus.
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé and three to five references.
2007-10-12
Community Wealth Ventures
Director - Washington, DC
Community Wealth Ventures (CWV) provides consulting services to nonprofits, foundations, and corporations to build their capacity and leverage their assets to create sustainable social and financial wealth. Founded in 1997, CWV is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Share Our Strength, and profits generated from CWV’s consulting support Share Our Strength’s anti-hunger mission. In this sense, CWV is an example of what we teach our clients is possible.
CWV’s expertise involves helping nonprofits identify, plan, and execute earned income business ventures and corporate partnerships. We have worked with more than 200 nonprofit organizations as they have considered and launched these types of ventures and partnerships. Currently, CWV has 18 staff members, primarily based in its Washington, DC office.
The Director will be a key member of Community Wealth Ventures management team providing oversight over one of the firm’s three practice areas. The focus of this position will be to lead business development efforts and practice evolution through development of appropriate tools and methodologies. The firm is breaking new ground in how it tries to change the way the nonprofit sector operates, and so the Director has to be thoughtful about the sector, adaptable, entrepreneurial in creating products or services to meet evolving sector needs, and extremely collaborative in working with a group of high-charging teammates.
Responsibilities:
* Provide oversight in managing a growing practice area – adopting critical tools and methodologies, advancing knowledge management, and business development
* Advancing the firm’s business-focused consulting and strategy development assistance to the country’s leading nonprofits
* Growing the practice area
* Managing key client and funder relationships to build the practice
* Advancing the firm as a thought leader, including conducting presentations/workshops to educate nonprofits and funders about social enterprise
Qualifications:
* 10 years of management consulting or comparable experience
* Experience managing consulting engagements and teams
* Proven track record of business development
* MBA or other advanced management degree is a plus
* Able to build strong, trusting relationships with nonprofit clients and funders
* Collegial and collaborative in working with CWV coworkers
* Demonstrated commitment to social change
* Optimistic, energetic, and passionate
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with experience. Our salary range is below that of a typical for-profit management consulting firm, but well-paying for the nonprofit sector. Community Wealth Ventures offers a comprehensive benefits package, including life insurance, health insurance, dental, LTD, STD, 401K, commuter benefits, and FSAs.
Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Director Search.
CWV’s expertise involves helping nonprofits identify, plan, and execute earned income business ventures and corporate partnerships. We have worked with more than 200 nonprofit organizations as they have considered and launched these types of ventures and partnerships. Currently, CWV has 18 staff members, primarily based in its Washington, DC office.
The Director will be a key member of Community Wealth Ventures management team providing oversight over one of the firm’s three practice areas. The focus of this position will be to lead business development efforts and practice evolution through development of appropriate tools and methodologies. The firm is breaking new ground in how it tries to change the way the nonprofit sector operates, and so the Director has to be thoughtful about the sector, adaptable, entrepreneurial in creating products or services to meet evolving sector needs, and extremely collaborative in working with a group of high-charging teammates.
Responsibilities:
* Provide oversight in managing a growing practice area – adopting critical tools and methodologies, advancing knowledge management, and business development
* Advancing the firm’s business-focused consulting and strategy development assistance to the country’s leading nonprofits
* Growing the practice area
* Managing key client and funder relationships to build the practice
* Advancing the firm as a thought leader, including conducting presentations/workshops to educate nonprofits and funders about social enterprise
Qualifications:
* 10 years of management consulting or comparable experience
* Experience managing consulting engagements and teams
* Proven track record of business development
* MBA or other advanced management degree is a plus
* Able to build strong, trusting relationships with nonprofit clients and funders
* Collegial and collaborative in working with CWV coworkers
* Demonstrated commitment to social change
* Optimistic, energetic, and passionate
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with experience. Our salary range is below that of a typical for-profit management consulting firm, but well-paying for the nonprofit sector. Community Wealth Ventures offers a comprehensive benefits package, including life insurance, health insurance, dental, LTD, STD, 401K, commuter benefits, and FSAs.
Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Director Search.
2007-10-11
d.light design
Filed Under:
Senior Sales & Marketing Executive - India
d.light design is looking to hire a Senior Sales & Marketing Executive who will report directly to the CEO. This position is an incredible opportunity to work with a high growth Silicon Valley social enterprise funded by both Silicon Valley and Indian investors including Mahindra & Mahindra, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Acumen Fund, Nexus India Capital, Gray Matters Capital and Garage Technology Ventures.
Our goal is simple – to eradicate kerosene lanterns from the face of the earth. To do this we will become the market leader in delivering safe and affordable lighting solutions to over 1.6 billion people who currently do not have access to electricity. In India we will provide better lighting to the 78 million families still using kerosene lanterns.
The candidate should be extremely entrepreneurial and excited by the opportunity to improve the lives of millions of Indian families. They must have a strong background in rural marketing and distribution with over seven years of sales and marketing experience in India, and a strong track record of building a sales team. They must be creative in acquiring partners and using resources and above all they must act with honesty and integrity.
The candidate will be required to:
• Build and manage a sales force and distribution network capable of marketing and selling d.light design’s full product line in both rural and peri-urban environments.
• Measure the sales teams progress against leading indicators
• Grow product sales for d.light design’s first product and hit high volume targets in 18 months
• Engage a range of distribution partners, including multi-national corporations, regional distributors, non-governmental organizations, and government offices
• Assist in negotiating pricing, terms and conditions with distributors
• Forecast sales volumes, profit margins, and net profit and achieve clearly defined, mutually agreed upon revenue/gross profit targets
• Manage and meet marketing expense budgets
• Develop and continuously evaluate/adjust promotional and advertising activities
• Deliver innovative business models, branding, and marketing approaches
• Work closely with d.light design’s manufacturing and design officers to consistently improve our product line
Qualifications
• Masters Level Degree
• Strong direct and remote sales skills. Extremely comfortable dealing at senior levels. Must bring strong negotiating skills and ability to close.
• Intimate knowledge of rural India customers needs and at least seven years direct experience marketing and selling in rural and peri-urban India
• Knowledge and experience working with distributor networks in India
• Excellent communications skills: Must have experience crafting and presenting effective proposals, and bring strong demonstrations skills
• Responsible and resourceful manager who operates effectively without supervision from US Headquarters. This position requires travel.
Interested parties should contact Sam Goldman and include their CV and a statement off interest. Either the CEO, Sam Goldman, or President, Ned Tozun, will be available in India following successful phone interviews.
For more information on d.light design, read Sam Goldman's blog.
Our goal is simple – to eradicate kerosene lanterns from the face of the earth. To do this we will become the market leader in delivering safe and affordable lighting solutions to over 1.6 billion people who currently do not have access to electricity. In India we will provide better lighting to the 78 million families still using kerosene lanterns.
The candidate should be extremely entrepreneurial and excited by the opportunity to improve the lives of millions of Indian families. They must have a strong background in rural marketing and distribution with over seven years of sales and marketing experience in India, and a strong track record of building a sales team. They must be creative in acquiring partners and using resources and above all they must act with honesty and integrity.
The candidate will be required to:
• Build and manage a sales force and distribution network capable of marketing and selling d.light design’s full product line in both rural and peri-urban environments.
• Measure the sales teams progress against leading indicators
• Grow product sales for d.light design’s first product and hit high volume targets in 18 months
• Engage a range of distribution partners, including multi-national corporations, regional distributors, non-governmental organizations, and government offices
• Assist in negotiating pricing, terms and conditions with distributors
• Forecast sales volumes, profit margins, and net profit and achieve clearly defined, mutually agreed upon revenue/gross profit targets
• Manage and meet marketing expense budgets
• Develop and continuously evaluate/adjust promotional and advertising activities
• Deliver innovative business models, branding, and marketing approaches
• Work closely with d.light design’s manufacturing and design officers to consistently improve our product line
Qualifications
• Masters Level Degree
• Strong direct and remote sales skills. Extremely comfortable dealing at senior levels. Must bring strong negotiating skills and ability to close.
• Intimate knowledge of rural India customers needs and at least seven years direct experience marketing and selling in rural and peri-urban India
• Knowledge and experience working with distributor networks in India
• Excellent communications skills: Must have experience crafting and presenting effective proposals, and bring strong demonstrations skills
• Responsible and resourceful manager who operates effectively without supervision from US Headquarters. This position requires travel.
Interested parties should contact Sam Goldman and include their CV and a statement off interest. Either the CEO, Sam Goldman, or President, Ned Tozun, will be available in India following successful phone interviews.
For more information on d.light design, read Sam Goldman's blog.
2007-10-10
Corporate Accountability International
Deputy Director - Boston
Corporate Accountability International is a membership organization that has led and won campaigns challenging irresponsible and dangerous corporate actions around the world for the last 30 years. Our staff, membership and campaigns have expanded significantly in the last three years, including the launch of our Think Outside the Bottle campaign to challenge corporate control over water. To best serve this exciting growth, we are expanding our executive management team by creating a new position of Deputy Director for Development, Finance and Administration in our Campaign Headquarters in Boston, MA.
The Deputy Director manages the directors and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Development and Finance & Administrative units. The Deputy Director works to ensure that the membership, fundraising, financial and administration function smoothly and stay on-track toward short- and long-term goals. The Deputy Director works within the organization’s annual plans and under the guidance of the Executive Director.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work closely with the other Deputy Directors and the Executive Director to oversee smooth functioning of the organization and provide oversight and coordination of key issues as identified by the organization’s Management Team and Board of Directors.
• Manage the Directors of the Development and Finance & Administrative units and coordinate with the other Deputy Directors.
• Facilitate the development and successful implementation of annual and shorter-term plans, through the organization’s planning process.
• Provide guidance and play a significant role in the organization’s growth, including securing new sources of funding, cultivating and expanding the organization’s donor base and recruiting new staff members.
• Offer strategic guidance on the organization’s development, membership and outreach strategies, campaigns and materials.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and progressive social change.
• At least 7 years of full-time staff experience in a progressive social change organization—with at least 5 years of major programmatic oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to develop & implement short- & long-range plans.
• Tested experience with staff recruitment, training and supervision.
• Proven ability to develop & manage budgets.
• Strong administrative & systems skills.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Facility with MS Word, Excel, and database applications.
• Proven ability to work well with a diverse group of people and build a team.
• Grassroots organizing and fundraising experience.
• Willingness to travel.
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five references.
The Deputy Director manages the directors and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Development and Finance & Administrative units. The Deputy Director works to ensure that the membership, fundraising, financial and administration function smoothly and stay on-track toward short- and long-term goals. The Deputy Director works within the organization’s annual plans and under the guidance of the Executive Director.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work closely with the other Deputy Directors and the Executive Director to oversee smooth functioning of the organization and provide oversight and coordination of key issues as identified by the organization’s Management Team and Board of Directors.
• Manage the Directors of the Development and Finance & Administrative units and coordinate with the other Deputy Directors.
• Facilitate the development and successful implementation of annual and shorter-term plans, through the organization’s planning process.
• Provide guidance and play a significant role in the organization’s growth, including securing new sources of funding, cultivating and expanding the organization’s donor base and recruiting new staff members.
• Offer strategic guidance on the organization’s development, membership and outreach strategies, campaigns and materials.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and progressive social change.
• At least 7 years of full-time staff experience in a progressive social change organization—with at least 5 years of major programmatic oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to develop & implement short- & long-range plans.
• Tested experience with staff recruitment, training and supervision.
• Proven ability to develop & manage budgets.
• Strong administrative & systems skills.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Facility with MS Word, Excel, and database applications.
• Proven ability to work well with a diverse group of people and build a team.
• Grassroots organizing and fundraising experience.
• Willingness to travel.
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five references.
2007-10-09
MADRE
Intern - New York
MADRE internships are a great way to gain work experience and support MADRE's work with women and families worldwide.
The deadline for applications for Spring 08 is October 15th. We can also accept several more interns for the remainder of the Fall 07 semester.
Internships come with a $10/day stipend and require a minimum time commitment of 20 hours a week for at least three months. Internships take place at the MADRE office in Manhattan.
Internship responsibilities may include assistance with:
• Outreach for MADRE's Helping Hands Campaign and Medical Project
• Research on US foreign policy and women's human rights
• Organizing speaking engagements
• Preparation for human rights trainings and international conferences
• Spanish and French translation of MADRE materials
• Media outreach and program development
• Special event planning
• Fundraising
• Graphic design
• Computer troubleshooting and maintenance of MADRE's website
• Conceptualizing, building and maintaining databases
• General administrative tasks
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter by email.
The deadline for applications for Spring 08 is October 15th. We can also accept several more interns for the remainder of the Fall 07 semester.
Internships come with a $10/day stipend and require a minimum time commitment of 20 hours a week for at least three months. Internships take place at the MADRE office in Manhattan.
Internship responsibilities may include assistance with:
• Outreach for MADRE's Helping Hands Campaign and Medical Project
• Research on US foreign policy and women's human rights
• Organizing speaking engagements
• Preparation for human rights trainings and international conferences
• Spanish and French translation of MADRE materials
• Media outreach and program development
• Special event planning
• Fundraising
• Graphic design
• Computer troubleshooting and maintenance of MADRE's website
• Conceptualizing, building and maintaining databases
• General administrative tasks
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter by email.
2007-10-08
School for International Training
Academic Director, SIT Study Abroad - Oman
OMAN: INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS, ENERGY, AND DIVERSIFICATION IN THE GULF
Reports to: Director of Middle Eastern Studies
Program base:
Muscat, Oman. Excursions to other parts of Oman, as well as UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain.
Start date:
August 1, 2008
General Description:
The School for International Training is recruiting for an Academic Director (AD) for its new semester study abroad program located in Oman. The theme of the program is International Economics, Energy, and Diversification in the Gulf and is expected to open in September 2008. This is the second SIT Study Abroad program in Oman. The first program, Political Culture and Development, opened in January 2005. This program follows the SIT semester model with its focus on experiential learning to complement classroom instruction. Students finish their academic semester undertaking an independent research project, known as an ISP, which complements their academic coursework composed of thematic seminar and a research methodology class.
Specific Requirements:
Master's degree required (Ph.D. preferred), in discipline related to the program theme as well as academic and practical knowledge of the region with Arabic language ability required. College teaching and experience with U.S. undergraduates desirable. Further, he/she must be attuned to the educational philosophy and expectations of SIT and possess both commitment to academic excellence and the personal leadership qualities required by the program. Among the latter are cultural sensitivity and adaptability; intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for challenge; tact and diplomacy in working with host nationals, and American students; organizational ability; budget management skills; computer literacy; energy; and a sense of humor.
Term:
The position will begin August 1, 2008 with a training period in the US prior to the beginning of the program in Oman.
Application deadline:
Open until filled, with first review of resumes beginning in late October 2007.
To apply, write Eleanor Thomas.
Reports to: Director of Middle Eastern Studies
Program base:
Muscat, Oman. Excursions to other parts of Oman, as well as UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain.
Start date:
August 1, 2008
General Description:
The School for International Training is recruiting for an Academic Director (AD) for its new semester study abroad program located in Oman. The theme of the program is International Economics, Energy, and Diversification in the Gulf and is expected to open in September 2008. This is the second SIT Study Abroad program in Oman. The first program, Political Culture and Development, opened in January 2005. This program follows the SIT semester model with its focus on experiential learning to complement classroom instruction. Students finish their academic semester undertaking an independent research project, known as an ISP, which complements their academic coursework composed of thematic seminar and a research methodology class.
Specific Requirements:
Master's degree required (Ph.D. preferred), in discipline related to the program theme as well as academic and practical knowledge of the region with Arabic language ability required. College teaching and experience with U.S. undergraduates desirable. Further, he/she must be attuned to the educational philosophy and expectations of SIT and possess both commitment to academic excellence and the personal leadership qualities required by the program. Among the latter are cultural sensitivity and adaptability; intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for challenge; tact and diplomacy in working with host nationals, and American students; organizational ability; budget management skills; computer literacy; energy; and a sense of humor.
Term:
The position will begin August 1, 2008 with a training period in the US prior to the beginning of the program in Oman.
Application deadline:
Open until filled, with first review of resumes beginning in late October 2007.
To apply, write Eleanor Thomas.
2007-10-07
MADRE
Development Director -
MADRE is seeking an experienced, passionate, highly organized development professional to serve as our Development Director. Responsibilities include:
• As part of three-person Management Team, work with Executive Director to generate and implement organizational fundraising strategy.
• Expand the range of MADRE’s funding sources by continually cultivating new funders.
• Create longterm work plans and oversee weekly work plans for a four-person Development Department.
• Research, write, and edit proposals to foundations and corporations, and meet monthly deadlines for sending proposals.
• Prepare project budgets and yearly organizational budgets.
• Generate narrative and financial reports for funders.
• Track pending proposals, grants received, and declinations.
• Expand planned giving program and materials and educate interested donors on giving strategies.
• Develop earned-income strategy for 2008 and beyond.
• Oversee online giving program and develop online fundraising strategies.
• Oversee applications to state, federal, and corporate workplace-giving campaigns.
• Oversee matching gifts program.
• Oversee state registrations process.
• With Grants Administrator, create work plans for and oversee development department interns.
• Prepare quarterly fundraising reports for Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Maintain all relevant databases and files.
• Provide some content for MADRE’s website and other public education materials.
• Represent MADRE at conferences and meetings and speak publicly on behalf of the organization.
• Give input on speaking engagements program.
• Help create special event plans as needed.
Qualifications:
• Knowledge of and commitment to MADRE’s vision and programs;
• Knowledge of the human rights framework;
• Familiarity with our networks and funders;
• Demonstrated experience winning grants from bilaterals and multilaterals, foundations, corporations, and religious and community organizations;
• Understanding of existing models for measuring program indicators and outcomes;
• Ability to work comfortably and sensitively with major donors and other funders; and
• Ability to prepare long-range development plans in alignment with MADRE’s strategic plan, manage staff, meet tight deadlines, fulfill reporting requirements, and manage competing priorities.
Start Date: mid-November
To apply, e-mail Vivian Stromberg.
• As part of three-person Management Team, work with Executive Director to generate and implement organizational fundraising strategy.
• Expand the range of MADRE’s funding sources by continually cultivating new funders.
• Create longterm work plans and oversee weekly work plans for a four-person Development Department.
• Research, write, and edit proposals to foundations and corporations, and meet monthly deadlines for sending proposals.
• Prepare project budgets and yearly organizational budgets.
• Generate narrative and financial reports for funders.
• Track pending proposals, grants received, and declinations.
• Expand planned giving program and materials and educate interested donors on giving strategies.
• Develop earned-income strategy for 2008 and beyond.
• Oversee online giving program and develop online fundraising strategies.
• Oversee applications to state, federal, and corporate workplace-giving campaigns.
• Oversee matching gifts program.
• Oversee state registrations process.
• With Grants Administrator, create work plans for and oversee development department interns.
• Prepare quarterly fundraising reports for Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Maintain all relevant databases and files.
• Provide some content for MADRE’s website and other public education materials.
• Represent MADRE at conferences and meetings and speak publicly on behalf of the organization.
• Give input on speaking engagements program.
• Help create special event plans as needed.
Qualifications:
• Knowledge of and commitment to MADRE’s vision and programs;
• Knowledge of the human rights framework;
• Familiarity with our networks and funders;
• Demonstrated experience winning grants from bilaterals and multilaterals, foundations, corporations, and religious and community organizations;
• Understanding of existing models for measuring program indicators and outcomes;
• Ability to work comfortably and sensitively with major donors and other funders; and
• Ability to prepare long-range development plans in alignment with MADRE’s strategic plan, manage staff, meet tight deadlines, fulfill reporting requirements, and manage competing priorities.
Start Date: mid-November
To apply, e-mail Vivian Stromberg.
2007-10-06
MADRE
Grant Writer -
MADRE is seeking a Grant Writer to write proposals and prepare project budgets for national and international funders, including bilaterals and multilaterals, foundations, corporations, and religious and community organizations. MADRE is an international women's human rights organization with a core of longterm institutional funders and a budget of just over $2 million. We currently collaborate with more than 30 organizations around the world.
Qualifications:
• At least 3 years of national and international grantwriting experience;
• Knowledge of and commitment to MADRE’s vision and programs;
• Knowledge of the human rights framework and Indigenous rights and women’s rights;
• Familiarity with international NGO networks and funders;
• Demonstrated experience winning grants from bilaterals and multilaterals, foundations, corporations, and religious and community organizations; and
• Ability to prepare detailed project budgets.
Start date: Immediate
Please send resume and cover letter to Executive Director Vivian Stromberg.
MADRE works in partnership with community-based women's organizations worldwide to address issues of economic and environmental justice, women’s health and violence against women, and peace building. MADRE provides resources, training, and support to enable our sister organizations to meet concrete needs in their communities and develop long-term solutions to the crises they face. MADRE addresses the negative impacts of US actions abroad and empowers people in the US to challenge and change destructive government policies.
Since we began in 1983, MADRE has delivered over 24 million dollars worth of support to community-based women's organizations in Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, the Balkans, and the United States.
Qualifications:
• At least 3 years of national and international grantwriting experience;
• Knowledge of and commitment to MADRE’s vision and programs;
• Knowledge of the human rights framework and Indigenous rights and women’s rights;
• Familiarity with international NGO networks and funders;
• Demonstrated experience winning grants from bilaterals and multilaterals, foundations, corporations, and religious and community organizations; and
• Ability to prepare detailed project budgets.
Start date: Immediate
Please send resume and cover letter to Executive Director Vivian Stromberg.
MADRE works in partnership with community-based women's organizations worldwide to address issues of economic and environmental justice, women’s health and violence against women, and peace building. MADRE provides resources, training, and support to enable our sister organizations to meet concrete needs in their communities and develop long-term solutions to the crises they face. MADRE addresses the negative impacts of US actions abroad and empowers people in the US to challenge and change destructive government policies.
Since we began in 1983, MADRE has delivered over 24 million dollars worth of support to community-based women's organizations in Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, the Balkans, and the United States.
2007-10-05
Training & Development Corporation
Project Associate - Maryland
Looking for a Project Associate who will help with research, writing, web-site building, blogging, and marketing. The position pays in the $40-50k range, lasts one year (possibly longer), and will be based in our office in downtown Takoma Park, Maryland.
E-mail Michael H. Shuman
E-mail Michael H. Shuman
2007-09-23
Development Works
Filed Under:
Community Enterprise Officer – Kandahar, Afghanistan
Development Works is a social enterprise group specializing in economic development activities in imporversihed countries. The agency is primiarly active in Afghanistan where among other activities, it is successfully implementing a integrated development program in rural and urban Kandahar.
A Community Enterprise Officer is required to spark small, viable, private sector activities.
Tasks
The Community Enterprise Officer will:
- investigate, propose and facilitate implementation of business development activities
- develop and maintain positive relations with host communities
- provide training and support to local staff
- conduct baseline surveys – maintain project data -- compile reports
- back-stop/support other members of team as appropriate
SME Activities to Date
This project is investigating the start-up of village-owned bakeries, small markets, metal shops, community baths, markets and small manufacturing facilities. The Community Enterprise Officer will have implement these activities as well as enjoy unique opportunity to generate new, private sector activities that will make a concrete difference in the community.
Qualifications, Experiences sought
- strong experience in SME development
- strong data-management and report skills
- appropriate education
- experience working in complex environments such as Afghanistan, Iraq or East Timor
Please submit applications by 21 October 2007.
A Community Enterprise Officer is required to spark small, viable, private sector activities.
Tasks
The Community Enterprise Officer will:
- investigate, propose and facilitate implementation of business development activities
- develop and maintain positive relations with host communities
- provide training and support to local staff
- conduct baseline surveys – maintain project data -- compile reports
- back-stop/support other members of team as appropriate
SME Activities to Date
This project is investigating the start-up of village-owned bakeries, small markets, metal shops, community baths, markets and small manufacturing facilities. The Community Enterprise Officer will have implement these activities as well as enjoy unique opportunity to generate new, private sector activities that will make a concrete difference in the community.
Qualifications, Experiences sought
- strong experience in SME development
- strong data-management and report skills
- appropriate education
- experience working in complex environments such as Afghanistan, Iraq or East Timor
Please submit applications by 21 October 2007.
2007-09-22
FirstSource Staffing
President - New York
FirstSource Staffing is New York City’s premier full service social-purpose staffing company. Owned by the Fifth Avenue Committee, a nonprofit community development corporation, FirstSource earns revenue by placing low-income, disadvantaged job seekers in temporary and permanent jobs with area employers. The President will be responsible for the overall management and growth of this eight year-old award-winning enterprise. A primary focus of the position is on business development to ensure that the company continues to achieve its social and financial goals.
Responsibilities:
Marketing, Business Development, and Account Management
• Ensure the company meets stated sales goals by overseeing the company’s marketing strategy, including branding and market segmentation as well as advertising campaigns. Manage consultants, including web and print design and PR consultants.
• Develop new business by identifying new clients, and negotiating and finalizing agreements.
• Manage ongoing customer service for FirstSource clients and oversee the Account Executive’s business development and account management activities.
Recruiting
• Oversee FirstSource’s overall recruitment strategy, including relationships with a network of community-based organizations. Supervise the Recruiter and the Account Executive to maintain high quality screening and matching services.
Employee Support
• Oversee the roll-out of FirstSource’s new Employee Assistance Program, including managing the Director of Employee Assistance. Ensure that employee support is well integrated into the company’s operations in order to give our clients superior service while advancing the careers of our employees.
General & Financial Management
• Oversee the Operations Manager and Receptionist to ensure the smooth administrative functioning of the office.
• Create and monitor budgets, manage cash flow and oversee bookkeeping.
Strategic and Long Term Planning
• Prepare for the long-term growth of the company and maintain relationships with critical stakeholders including lenders, investors and the Board of Directors.
Qualifications: This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic, hands-on leader with strong sales and management skills. An MBA, or other relevant Master’s degree, sales experience, staffing industry experience, and experience with social enterprise are preferred but not required.
Email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to Tracy Anderson.
Responsibilities:
Marketing, Business Development, and Account Management
• Ensure the company meets stated sales goals by overseeing the company’s marketing strategy, including branding and market segmentation as well as advertising campaigns. Manage consultants, including web and print design and PR consultants.
• Develop new business by identifying new clients, and negotiating and finalizing agreements.
• Manage ongoing customer service for FirstSource clients and oversee the Account Executive’s business development and account management activities.
Recruiting
• Oversee FirstSource’s overall recruitment strategy, including relationships with a network of community-based organizations. Supervise the Recruiter and the Account Executive to maintain high quality screening and matching services.
Employee Support
• Oversee the roll-out of FirstSource’s new Employee Assistance Program, including managing the Director of Employee Assistance. Ensure that employee support is well integrated into the company’s operations in order to give our clients superior service while advancing the careers of our employees.
General & Financial Management
• Oversee the Operations Manager and Receptionist to ensure the smooth administrative functioning of the office.
• Create and monitor budgets, manage cash flow and oversee bookkeeping.
Strategic and Long Term Planning
• Prepare for the long-term growth of the company and maintain relationships with critical stakeholders including lenders, investors and the Board of Directors.
Qualifications: This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic, hands-on leader with strong sales and management skills. An MBA, or other relevant Master’s degree, sales experience, staffing industry experience, and experience with social enterprise are preferred but not required.
Email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to Tracy Anderson.