Entries For: April 2008
2008-04-30
Corporate Accountability International
Filed Under:
Senior Campaigns Organizer, Boston, MA
Corporate Accountability International (formerly Infact) is expanding our campaigning to stop corporate abuse, and building our staff team to lead the campaigns. We are currently recruiting for positions in national and international organizing, development, senior-level administration, and staff recruitment. See full descriptions of all our current job openings.
Corporate Accountability International is a membership organization that protects people by waging and winning campaigns challenging dangerous and irresponsible corporate actions around the world. Our Think Outside the Bottle campaign is challenging corporate control of water and working to promote, protect and ensure public funding for our public water systems. For more than 30 years, we’ve forced corporations like Nestlė, GE and Philip Morris/Altria to stop their abusive practices.
The Senior Campaigns Organizer is responsible for developing and implementing campaign strategies and tactics, and for mobilizing and expanding Corporate Accountability International’s base of activists and allies in the US and internationally, with particular emphasis on our Think Outside the Bottle campaign. The Senior Campaigns Organizer maintains in-person, phone, mail and email communication with individual activists and allied organizations; recruits new activists and builds new alliances; organizes actions and events; serves as a campaign spokesperson, keeps accurate, complete and usable records; and raises funds. All organizing is overseen by the Campaign Director, involving other staff, activists and allies as appropriate.
Major Responsibilities:
• Help build, develop and maintain Corporate Accountability International’s national activist base.
• Organize activists in person and on the phone, as well as via written and email correspondence.
• Coordinate international, national, regional and local actions and events.
• Foster relations with allied groups, organizations and individuals, and develop activist leadership.
• Help develop and implement strategic campaign plans and accurate budgets.
• Serve as a campaign spokesperson.
• Maintain comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date files, records, and systems.
• Participate in fundraising, including developing and implementing grassroots fundraising plans.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability, with a global perspective.
• At least 4 years as a full-time staff organizer in a progressive social change organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage organizing programs and budgets, develop and implement plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with databases and MS Word, and at ease with computers overall.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Experience with effective grassroots fundraising.
• Proven ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
• Enthusiasm for national and international travel.
ACCOUNTABILITY: The Senior Campaigns Organizer is accountable to the Campaign Director.
SALARY RANGE: $33,600 to $37,200, depending on experience, with a generous benefits package.
LOCATION: Campaign Headquarters, Boston.
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five references to jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org.
Corporate Accountability International is a membership organization that protects people by waging and winning campaigns challenging dangerous and irresponsible corporate actions around the world. Our Think Outside the Bottle campaign is challenging corporate control of water and working to promote, protect and ensure public funding for our public water systems. For more than 30 years, we’ve forced corporations like Nestlė, GE and Philip Morris/Altria to stop their abusive practices.
The Senior Campaigns Organizer is responsible for developing and implementing campaign strategies and tactics, and for mobilizing and expanding Corporate Accountability International’s base of activists and allies in the US and internationally, with particular emphasis on our Think Outside the Bottle campaign. The Senior Campaigns Organizer maintains in-person, phone, mail and email communication with individual activists and allied organizations; recruits new activists and builds new alliances; organizes actions and events; serves as a campaign spokesperson, keeps accurate, complete and usable records; and raises funds. All organizing is overseen by the Campaign Director, involving other staff, activists and allies as appropriate.
Major Responsibilities:
• Help build, develop and maintain Corporate Accountability International’s national activist base.
• Organize activists in person and on the phone, as well as via written and email correspondence.
• Coordinate international, national, regional and local actions and events.
• Foster relations with allied groups, organizations and individuals, and develop activist leadership.
• Help develop and implement strategic campaign plans and accurate budgets.
• Serve as a campaign spokesperson.
• Maintain comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date files, records, and systems.
• Participate in fundraising, including developing and implementing grassroots fundraising plans.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability, with a global perspective.
• At least 4 years as a full-time staff organizer in a progressive social change organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage organizing programs and budgets, develop and implement plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with databases and MS Word, and at ease with computers overall.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Experience with effective grassroots fundraising.
• Proven ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
• Enthusiasm for national and international travel.
ACCOUNTABILITY: The Senior Campaigns Organizer is accountable to the Campaign Director.
SALARY RANGE: $33,600 to $37,200, depending on experience, with a generous benefits package.
LOCATION: Campaign Headquarters, Boston.
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five references to jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org.
Corporate Accountability International
Filed Under:
National Field Organizer, Boston, MA
Corporate Accountability International (formerly Infact) is expanding our campaigning to stop corporate abuse, and building our staff team to lead the campaigns. We are currently recruiting for positions in national and international organizing, development, senior-level administration, and staff recruitment. See full job descriptions for all our current job openings.
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 National Field Organizer is responsible for implementing campaign strategies and tactics, and for mobilizing and expanding Corporate Accountability International’s base of activists and allies in the US and internationally, with particular emphasis on our Think Outside the Bottle campaign. The National Field Organizer maintains in-person, phone, mail and email communication with individual activists and allied organizations; recruits new activists and builds new alliances; organizes actions and events; serves as a campaign spokesperson, keeps accurate, complete and usable records; and raises funds. All organizing is overseen by the Campaign Director, involving other staff, activists and allies as appropriate.
Major Responsibilities:
• Help build, develop and maintain Corporate Accountability International’s national activist base.
• Organize activists in person and on the phone, as well as via written and email correspondence.
• Coordinate international, national, regional and local actions and events.
• Foster relations with allied groups, organizations and individuals, and develop activist leadership.
• Participate in campaign planning and implement strategic campaign plans.
• Serves as a campaign spokesperson.
• Maintain comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date files, records, and systems.
• Participate in fundraising, including developing and implementing grassroots fundraising plans.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability, with a global perspective.
• At least 2 years as a full-time staff organizer in a progressive social change organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage organizing programs and budgets, develop and implement plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with databases and MS Word, and at ease with computers overall.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Experience with effective grassroots fundraising.
• Proven ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
• Enthusiasm for national and international travel.
ACCOUNTABILITY: The National Field Organizer is accountable to the Campaign Director.
SALARY RANGE: $28,200-$31,800, depending on experience, with a generous benefits package.
LOCATION: Campaign Headquarters, Boston.
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five references to jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org.
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 National Field Organizer is responsible for implementing campaign strategies and tactics, and for mobilizing and expanding Corporate Accountability International’s base of activists and allies in the US and internationally, with particular emphasis on our Think Outside the Bottle campaign. The National Field Organizer maintains in-person, phone, mail and email communication with individual activists and allied organizations; recruits new activists and builds new alliances; organizes actions and events; serves as a campaign spokesperson, keeps accurate, complete and usable records; and raises funds. All organizing is overseen by the Campaign Director, involving other staff, activists and allies as appropriate.
Major Responsibilities:
• Help build, develop and maintain Corporate Accountability International’s national activist base.
• Organize activists in person and on the phone, as well as via written and email correspondence.
• Coordinate international, national, regional and local actions and events.
• Foster relations with allied groups, organizations and individuals, and develop activist leadership.
• Participate in campaign planning and implement strategic campaign plans.
• Serves as a campaign spokesperson.
• Maintain comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date files, records, and systems.
• Participate in fundraising, including developing and implementing grassroots fundraising plans.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability, with a global perspective.
• At least 2 years as a full-time staff organizer in a progressive social change organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage organizing programs and budgets, develop and implement plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with databases and MS Word, and at ease with computers overall.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Experience with effective grassroots fundraising.
• Proven ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
• Enthusiasm for national and international travel.
ACCOUNTABILITY: The National Field Organizer is accountable to the Campaign Director.
SALARY RANGE: $28,200-$31,800, depending on experience, with a generous benefits package.
LOCATION: Campaign Headquarters, Boston.
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five references to jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org.
2008-04-29
The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship
Filed Under:
Senior Project Manager, Geneva, Switzerland
The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship is an affiliate organization of the World Economic Forum and based in Geneva, Switzerland. It is recognized as a leading player in the field of social entrepreneurship. In order to shape the next phase of its expansion, the Foundation is now searching for a: SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, SCHWAB FOUNDATION FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship provides unparalleled platforms at the country, regional and global levels that highlight social entrepreneurship as a key element to address social and ecological problems in an innovative, sustainable and effective way. Among the activities of the Foundation are the search and selection of leading social entrepreneurs around the world. The Foundation is partnering with major corporations to hightlight the “Social Entrepreneur of the Year” in 25 countries. It uses the platform of the World Economic Forum’s regional and global events to develop partnerships between social entrepreneurs and other communities of the Forum, in particular the corporate sector. The Foundation currently seeks to facilitate the knowledge creation process of the foremost practitioners and thought leaders in the field of social entrepreneurship around key topics such as scaling of entrepreneurial solutions as well as the new frontier of social business creation. It also emphasizes the need to identify the next generation of of social entrepreneurs, which are integrated into the Forum’s Young Global Leaders community. For further information please go to http://www.schwabfound.org
Purpose and Responsibilities:
Education: Master’s degree in International Development or Business Administration, or equivalent work experience.
Experience: Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in the areas of social entrepreneurship, international development, public health, development or public-private partnerships. Minimum 1-2 years’ business sector experience.
Competencies:
• Passionate about building the field of social entrepreneurship and supporting social entrepreneurs in scaling their efforts
• Ability to lead projects and coordinate multiple partners across different countries
• In-depth knowledge and language skills of one or more of the following regions: South Asia, Asia, Eastern Europe and/or Middle East.
• Excellent English verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
• A team player with the ability to work independently, with tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Very good networking/relationship building skills.
• Commitment to the Forum's mission.
Please apply online at http://www.weforum.org/careers
The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship provides unparalleled platforms at the country, regional and global levels that highlight social entrepreneurship as a key element to address social and ecological problems in an innovative, sustainable and effective way. Among the activities of the Foundation are the search and selection of leading social entrepreneurs around the world. The Foundation is partnering with major corporations to hightlight the “Social Entrepreneur of the Year” in 25 countries. It uses the platform of the World Economic Forum’s regional and global events to develop partnerships between social entrepreneurs and other communities of the Forum, in particular the corporate sector. The Foundation currently seeks to facilitate the knowledge creation process of the foremost practitioners and thought leaders in the field of social entrepreneurship around key topics such as scaling of entrepreneurial solutions as well as the new frontier of social business creation. It also emphasizes the need to identify the next generation of of social entrepreneurs, which are integrated into the Forum’s Young Global Leaders community. For further information please go to http://www.schwabfound.org
Purpose and Responsibilities:
- Generate awareness around social entrepreneurial solutions among the corporate, public, media and other leaders in a particular region (South Asia, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe and/or Middle East)
- Shape the knowledge creation and dissemination in the field of social entrepreneurship through facilitating one or two councils of the world’s most prominent experts and practitioners in the field
- Coordinate “Social Entrepreneur of the Year” selection process in one or two regions.
- Strengthen the linkages between social entrepreneurs and the private sector.
- Coordinate with other parts of the Forum, especially the industry and cross-industry initiatives working on subjects relevant to social entrepreneurs.
Education: Master’s degree in International Development or Business Administration, or equivalent work experience.
Experience: Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in the areas of social entrepreneurship, international development, public health, development or public-private partnerships. Minimum 1-2 years’ business sector experience.
Competencies:
• Passionate about building the field of social entrepreneurship and supporting social entrepreneurs in scaling their efforts
• Ability to lead projects and coordinate multiple partners across different countries
• In-depth knowledge and language skills of one or more of the following regions: South Asia, Asia, Eastern Europe and/or Middle East.
• Excellent English verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
• A team player with the ability to work independently, with tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Very good networking/relationship building skills.
• Commitment to the Forum's mission.
Please apply online at http://www.weforum.org/careers
Rural Development Institute
Filed Under:
Chief Development Officer, Seattle, WA
Recognizing that the lack of secure land rights is a root cause of global poverty, Rural Development Institute (RDI) helps poor countries develop and implement land laws, policies, and programs that provide ladders out of poverty and promote long-term economic growth. With its home office in Seattle, RDI is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to ending global poverty and preventing conflict by securing land rights for the world’s poorest. RDI’s 40 years of success come from its unique ability to combine a deep knowledge of the rural realities as seen from the eyes of the poor with the knowledge of land laws and policies to forge practical solutions. A dynamic and motivated organization, RDI is improving life for individuals throughout the world.
We seek a passionate, innovative individual committed to RDI’s mission. The Chief Development Officer (CDO) will be a seasoned expert with demonstrated skills in raising individual and institutional funds from a sophisticated audience, including many of the world’s most prominent opinion, philanthropic, and business leaders. Critical to the success of this position will be the CDO’s skills in effective and flexible communication styles due to the diversity of RDI’s constituencies. RDI operates in an incredible sphere of influence on global development issues creating a unique and exciting opportunity to actively engage world leaders in the work of the organization. The CDO must bring both political savvy and a gravitas in operating within these networks. The ideal candidate will promote a shared voice and understanding of RDI’s mission and work in the global community, and be a distinguished spokesperson for the organization.
A minimum of seven to ten years of fund development related experience is required. A Bachelor’s degree is required with an advanced degree preferred. Strong skills in raising funds as well as experience with donor-related technology and research is necessary. Subject matter expertise around global development issues and global poverty is highly desirable.
The Rural Development Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome and encourage diverse applications. Please send a resume and cover letter as soon as possible to: Waldron & Company, 1100 Olive Way, Suite 1800, Seattle, WA, 98101, 206.441.4144, 206.441.5213 (fax), info@waldronhr.com.
2008-04-28
Legal Aid of Arkansas
Staff Attorney, Fayetteville, AR
Legal Aid of Arkansas, a Legal Services Corporation funded law office, is seeking applications for a staff attorney in the Fayetteville, Arkansas office. Bilingual-Spanish skills required. Applicants should have a commitment to providing high quality and aggressive advocacy for the poor. Must have an Arkansas license or ability to sit for the next Arkansas bar exam. We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits and bilingual differential.
Submit resumes to Lee Richardson, Executive Director, Legal Aid of Arkansas, 714 South Main Street, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401, or e-mail at lrichardson@arlegalaid.org. Call 870-972-9224 ext. 6305 for additional information.
Minorities, persons of all ages, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The position is open until filled. Legal Aid of Arkansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FareStart
Filed Under:
Controller - CFO, Seattle, WA
Lead our finance team! You would be responsible for implementing, evaluating, and maintaining systems and processes of financial management, technology, and human resources. And through your work, you’ll be making a positive difference for disadvantaged people in our community. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced controller to move into a CFO role.
You are:
• A degreed, financial controller with 10+ years accounting and 5 years supervisory experience; preferably with a CPA
• A demonstrated leader with strong financial analysis skills
• Well-versed in non-profit accounting and management requirements
• Experienced with Great Plains, FRx and other accounting software packages
• Energetic and passionate about excellence and teamwork
• A strong believer in the mission of FareStart
We are: A non-profit organization that trains homeless and disadvantaged individuals for jobs in the culinary industry, empowering them to transform their lives. FareStart hosts Guest Chef Night weekly, giving students a unique opportunity to work with Seattle’s premier chefs. Since 1994, Guest Chef Night has become a Seattle favorite and raised more than 1.5 million dollars for the FareStart program.
Job details: This is a full-time position with a pay ranging between $80,000 - $100,000 annually (depending on experience and qualifications). Benefits package includes health insurance, paid time off and holidays.
To apply: Or to ask for a complete job description, send an email with resume and cover letter to jobs@farestart.org.
The Women’s Law Project
Filed Under:
Program Assistant, Pittsburgh, PA
The Women’s Law Project is a legal advocacy organization committed to fighting discrimination and injustice against women and to advancing their legal, economic, and health status. It has offices in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
The Program Assistant position will be in the Pittsburgh Office and will entail administrative and program responsibilities. Responsibilities will include a range of activities from answering the phone to organizing programs. We are looking for a bright, self-starting, optimistic person to manage the office of our small, busy, high-energy non-profit. We promise a steep learning curve and great on-the-ground experience with women’s rights advocacy and project development. It’s an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of women and girls. The Program Assistant will work closely with the two staff attorneys in Pittsburgh and with the staff of our Philadelphia office.
The ideal candidate will possess the following education, skills, and experience:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office software, Excel and Access.
• Excellent organizational skills, flexibility and attention to detail, ability to prioritize assignments and work on both team and individual projects.
• Strong verbal, research and writing skills.
• Commitment to social justice and equality for women.
To apply, please submit a resume, a cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications for this position, and names and contact information of 2 references. All materials should be emailed to Tatyana Margolin by May 10, 2008. Please, no phone calls.
The Women’s Law Project is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Women’s Law Project will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military status, age or national origin. Women of color, underrepresented minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
2008-04-27
Global Footprint Network
Filed Under:
Associate Director, Research and Standards Department
Global Footprint Network is committed to fostering a world where all people have the opportunity to live satisfying lives within the means of Earth's ecological capacity. We are dedicated to advancing the scientific rigor and practical application of the Ecological Footprint, a tool that quantifies human demand on nature, and nature's capacity to meet these demands.
We are currently seeking to hire an Associate Director to manage and facilitate the department activities, as well as guide and coordinate all worldwide technical initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to spearhead the development of our core technical programs, its scientific development, and standardization of its use and application throughout the world. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned manager, skilled at building consensus within diverse scientific communities, and will have a proven track record of leadership during rapid growth.
This position works closely with the Executive Director to guide our technical programs, is responsible for creating strategic partnerships with governments, scientific organizations, companies, and consultancies, provides strategic oversight of our standards development process and fosters consensus building among staff and partners on methodological and research issues.
Specific responsibilities include:
QUALIFICATIONS
4 years work experience in consulting, government, business, research and/or management
Advanced degree (Ph.D. or Masters) in related field, such as environmental science, environmental or natural resource management, ecological economics
Proven success at leading teams and mentoring and developing staff
Track record of successfully managing large projects
Experience working with governments and/or corporations
Interest in global resource issues
Willingness to travel
Fluency in European languages a plus
Salary is commensurate with experience. Health insurance, 403(b) and other benefits are provided. Our collegial, open-plan office is located in an attractive neighborhood with good transit access. Our daily communal lunches are light-hearted and often delicious.
APPLICATION
Send resume and statement of career goals to jobs@footprintnetwork.org; subject line must include the term " Associate Director, Research and Standards Department ".
We are currently seeking to hire an Associate Director to manage and facilitate the department activities, as well as guide and coordinate all worldwide technical initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to spearhead the development of our core technical programs, its scientific development, and standardization of its use and application throughout the world. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned manager, skilled at building consensus within diverse scientific communities, and will have a proven track record of leadership during rapid growth.
This position works closely with the Executive Director to guide our technical programs, is responsible for creating strategic partnerships with governments, scientific organizations, companies, and consultancies, provides strategic oversight of our standards development process and fosters consensus building among staff and partners on methodological and research issues.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Manages all the activities of the research and standards department to support all the initiatives of the organization
- Supervises the development and implementation of the National Accounts Improvement Initiative, fosters an ambitious research agenda, and engages with the National Accounts Review Committee
- Directly leads or supervises the development and implementation of the Standards Initiative. Provides strategic oversight of our standards development process and fosters consensus building among staff and partners on methodological and research issues
- Leads the annual planning process for our technical programs and ensure the successful accomplishment of program goals
- Develops and supervises research collaborations with governments, academic institutions and partners
- Ensures the successful delivery of technical projects by supporting project managers in meeting goals, and by engaging directly with partners in high visibility or politically sensitive projects
- Works with the Development Director to secure funding for our technical programs
QUALIFICATIONS
4 years work experience in consulting, government, business, research and/or management
Advanced degree (Ph.D. or Masters) in related field, such as environmental science, environmental or natural resource management, ecological economics
Proven success at leading teams and mentoring and developing staff
Track record of successfully managing large projects
Experience working with governments and/or corporations
Interest in global resource issues
Willingness to travel
Fluency in European languages a plus
Salary is commensurate with experience. Health insurance, 403(b) and other benefits are provided. Our collegial, open-plan office is located in an attractive neighborhood with good transit access. Our daily communal lunches are light-hearted and often delicious.
APPLICATION
Send resume and statement of career goals to jobs@footprintnetwork.org; subject line must include the term " Associate Director, Research and Standards Department ".
Global Footprint Network
Filed Under:
Lead Scientist, Research and Standards Department, Oakland, CA
Global Footprint Network is committed to fostering a world where all people have the opportunity to live satisfying lives within the means of Earth's ecological capacity. We are dedicated to advancing the scientific rigor and practical application of the Ecological Footprint, a tool that quantifies human demand on nature, and nature's capacity to meet these demands.
We are currently seeking to hire a Lead Scientist for the Research and Standards Department. This is an exciting “technical track” opportunity to spearhead the scientific development of our organizations core technology. The ideal candidate will become the organizations resident scientist, contributing technical expertise to research programs, projects, and outreach activities. The candidate should be an experienced scientific researcher with a broad background in the environmental sciences, skilled at working with diverse scientific communities, and skilled in communications with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders. He or she will have a proven track record of scientific leadership.
This scientist works closely with the Associate Director of the department and the Executive Director to recommend and implement updates and revisions to national and sub-national Ecological Footprint accounting methodologies, advise Global Footprint Network staff on technical projects and outreach campaigns, and provide external technical support to partners, academic institutions, and governments.
Specific responsibilities include:
QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree (Ph.D. or Masters) in related field, such as environmental science, environmental or natural resource management, ecological economics
Prior work experience in leadership positions in a related scientific or academic field highly desirable
Proven success at leading teams and independent projects
Demonstrated background in quantitative analysis, modeling, and computer programming
Interest in global resource issues
Willingness to travel
Fluency in European languages a plus
Salary is commensurate with experience. Health insurance, 403(b) and other benefits are provided. Our collegial, open-plan office is located in an attractive neighborhood with good transit access. Our daily communal lunches are light-hearted and often delicious.
APPLICATION
Send resume and statement of career goals to jobs@footprintnetwork.org; subject line must include the term "Lead Scientist, Research and Standards Department"
We are currently seeking to hire a Lead Scientist for the Research and Standards Department. This is an exciting “technical track” opportunity to spearhead the scientific development of our organizations core technology. The ideal candidate will become the organizations resident scientist, contributing technical expertise to research programs, projects, and outreach activities. The candidate should be an experienced scientific researcher with a broad background in the environmental sciences, skilled at working with diverse scientific communities, and skilled in communications with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders. He or she will have a proven track record of scientific leadership.
This scientist works closely with the Associate Director of the department and the Executive Director to recommend and implement updates and revisions to national and sub-national Ecological Footprint accounting methodologies, advise Global Footprint Network staff on technical projects and outreach campaigns, and provide external technical support to partners, academic institutions, and governments.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Leads and facilitates scientific research process for National Accounts Improvement initiative to assure continuous development of the organization’s core science
- Fosters an ambitious research agenda, and engages with the National Accounts Review Committee
- Publishes or oversees the publication of scientific articles, white papers, and other contributions to technical review forums or scientific journals
- Chief trainer and lead scientific contact for research collaborations with governments, academic institutions and partners
- Engages directly with partners, government agencies, multinational agencies, businesses, and other users or potential users of the EF technology, regarding scientific issues and development
- Acts as the primary internal and external worldwide scientific advisor for the Ecological Footprinting technology
- Conducts scientific and technical trainings for partners and external stakeholders
- Advises on projects related to City, Corporate, and Human Development initiative
QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree (Ph.D. or Masters) in related field, such as environmental science, environmental or natural resource management, ecological economics
Prior work experience in leadership positions in a related scientific or academic field highly desirable
Proven success at leading teams and independent projects
Demonstrated background in quantitative analysis, modeling, and computer programming
Interest in global resource issues
Willingness to travel
Fluency in European languages a plus
Salary is commensurate with experience. Health insurance, 403(b) and other benefits are provided. Our collegial, open-plan office is located in an attractive neighborhood with good transit access. Our daily communal lunches are light-hearted and often delicious.
APPLICATION
Send resume and statement of career goals to jobs@footprintnetwork.org; subject line must include the term "Lead Scientist, Research and Standards Department"
Global Footprint Network
Director of Development, Oakland, CA
Global Footprint Network is committed to fostering a world where all people have the opportunity to live satisfying lives within the means of Earth's ecological capacity. We are dedicated to advancing the scientific rigor and practical application of the Ecological Footprint, a tool that quantifies human demand on nature, and nature's capacity to meet these demands.
Global Footprint Network's founders, Susan Burns and Mathis Wackernagel, recently won a 2007 Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, putting the organization in front of new international audiences and creating unprecedented opportunities for growth. To make the most of this critical time, Global Footprint Network is seeking a full-time Development Director to provide insight and leadership for the development team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Development is responsible for leading the growth and aggressive expansion of Global Footprint Networks' fundraising programs. In addition to performing the foundational tasks outlined below, the Development Director is expected to effectively move the organization to the next level of visibility and success within the foundation and philanthropic communities. A critical aspect of the job is to seek out new opportunities for funding and to bring innovative ideas forward for consideration by the Executive Director and Board.
Specific activities include:
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants are expected to be reliable, responsible, creative, self-starters with strong writing and communications skills, and to have a minimum of 8-10 years of non-profit fundraising experience. Applicants should have a proven track record working with organizations with budgets of 1 million dollars or more, a demonstrated ability to manage staff and meet deadlines, and experience using fundraising databases. Applicants should be knowledgeable about sustainability and global resource issues, and must be willing to travel. Candidates with fundraising experience in the environmental sustainability field are preferred. Experience with fundraising from international sources and in partnership with academic institutions is beneficial.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Health insurance, 403(b) retirement savings and other benefits are provided. Our collegial, open-plan office is located in an attractive neighborhood with good transit access. We also provide light-hearted, often delicious, group lunches daily.
Send resume, statement of career goals and writing sample such as (Letters of Inquiry, Grant Proposals, and Narrative Reports) to jobs@footprintnetwork.org; subject line MUST include the term "Development Director Position."
Global Footprint Network's founders, Susan Burns and Mathis Wackernagel, recently won a 2007 Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, putting the organization in front of new international audiences and creating unprecedented opportunities for growth. To make the most of this critical time, Global Footprint Network is seeking a full-time Development Director to provide insight and leadership for the development team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Development is responsible for leading the growth and aggressive expansion of Global Footprint Networks' fundraising programs. In addition to performing the foundational tasks outlined below, the Development Director is expected to effectively move the organization to the next level of visibility and success within the foundation and philanthropic communities. A critical aspect of the job is to seek out new opportunities for funding and to bring innovative ideas forward for consideration by the Executive Director and Board.
Specific activities include:
- Lead Global Footprint Network staff in meeting, or exceeding, our fundraising goals of $1.2 million for 2008 and $1.6 million for 2009
- Refine, enhance, and execute existing fundraising plan; work with Executive Director and development team to launch a new major donor program, and grow the individual donor program, the multi-year foundation fundraising campaign, and the corporate sponsorship program; assist the Managing Director and Executive Director in formalizing the fundraising activities of the Board
- Involve, train, supervise, and support program staff in writing grant proposals that tie to the strategic direction of the organization and assist staff with managing the fulfillment of activities outlined in grant applications
- Work with Executive Director and Board Members to recruit, cultivate, and maintain relations with donors and prospective donors; and work with staff to increase the number, consistency and size of gifts, sponsorships, and grants
- Research, analyze, and prioritize new sources of funding and revenue from foundations, businesses, individuals, and philanthropic networks; and initiate contact and manage relationships with donors and foundation grant officers
- Oversee the submission of grant applications, reports, progress updates, letters of inquiry, etc.; manage the production of two annual direct mail donor appeals; oversee the acknowledgment of all gifts within one week of receipt; conceive, coordinate, produce, and manage follow-up activities from fundraising events; oversee the management and maintenance of Global Footprint Networks' fundraising database
- Work with staff to identify and apply for awards
- Fundraise for international expansion and lead staff abroad in fundraising efforts
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants are expected to be reliable, responsible, creative, self-starters with strong writing and communications skills, and to have a minimum of 8-10 years of non-profit fundraising experience. Applicants should have a proven track record working with organizations with budgets of 1 million dollars or more, a demonstrated ability to manage staff and meet deadlines, and experience using fundraising databases. Applicants should be knowledgeable about sustainability and global resource issues, and must be willing to travel. Candidates with fundraising experience in the environmental sustainability field are preferred. Experience with fundraising from international sources and in partnership with academic institutions is beneficial.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Health insurance, 403(b) retirement savings and other benefits are provided. Our collegial, open-plan office is located in an attractive neighborhood with good transit access. We also provide light-hearted, often delicious, group lunches daily.
Send resume, statement of career goals and writing sample such as (Letters of Inquiry, Grant Proposals, and Narrative Reports) to jobs@footprintnetwork.org; subject line MUST include the term "Development Director Position."
2008-04-26
Unitus Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) program for 2008
Filed Under:
Spend up to one year launching your venture with support of professionals with passion for alleviating poverty through microfinance.
The New Ventures team at Unitus is seeking highly motivated social business entrepreneurs to participate in our Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) program for 2008. Please forward this note to your contacts and friends in the social sphere.
EIRs at Unitus spend up to one year launching their venture with the deep support of a dynamic community of socially-committed business professionals with passion for alleviating poverty through microfinance. The EIR program will provide strategic support to entrepreneurs dedicated to building social businesses that can scale to improve income generation potential of millions of disadvantaged people in India or Sub-Saharan Africa. The program will include work space, resources for travel/activities, and opportunities to network with and learn from our Microfinance partners around the world.
Ideal candidates for the program will meet several of the following criteria:
Interested people should please send an introductory email including CV or resume and a short summary of their business concept to eir@unitus.com. Individuals inquiring after June 15, 2008 may no longer be eligible.
Focus
• 6-month term on a full-time or near full-time basis; can be extended to a 2nd 6- month term
• Substantial time in-market: India or Sub-saharan Africa
• Frequent meetings with Unitus New Ventures team
• Creation of a business plan and/or operational plan
EIRs at Unitus spend up to one year launching their venture with the deep support of a dynamic community of socially-committed business professionals with passion for alleviating poverty through microfinance. The EIR program will provide strategic support to entrepreneurs dedicated to building social businesses that can scale to improve income generation potential of millions of disadvantaged people in India or Sub-Saharan Africa. The program will include work space, resources for travel/activities, and opportunities to network with and learn from our Microfinance partners around the world.
Ideal candidates for the program will meet several of the following criteria:
- Commitment to improving the lives of disadvantaged people in emerging economies
- Focus on specific ideas for furthering income generation among the world’s poor (see Program Focus details below)
- Experience building scalable, highly successful organizations
- History of innovation and creativity
- Strong desire to operate and grow a social business
- In-market experience in India or Sub-Saharan Africa
- Strong relationships and references
Interested people should please send an introductory email including CV or resume and a short summary of their business concept to eir@unitus.com. Individuals inquiring after June 15, 2008 may no longer be eligible.
Focus
- New Ventures is looking for innovative and scalable initiatives that economically empower the poor in India and Sub-Saharan Africa. The following areas are of particular interest:
- Mesofinance capital: Provide next-step loans to small enterprises in regions where group lending models of microfinance are not able to provide sufficient loan sizes to meet the needs of these small enterprises.
- Insurance and savings: Develop health/life/agricultural insurance and savings solutions to provide safety nets that enable the working poor to take business risks.
- Microfranchise businesses: Develop packaged product and service business opportunities for franchising by targeted clients of microfinance institutions.
- Workforce ventures: Scale the most promising skilled-employment training, certification, and placement services in areas of large numbers of informal service providers.
• 6-month term on a full-time or near full-time basis; can be extended to a 2nd 6- month term
• Substantial time in-market: India or Sub-saharan Africa
• Frequent meetings with Unitus New Ventures team
• Creation of a business plan and/or operational plan
2008-04-25
YouthBuild
Filed Under:
National Mentoring Manager, Somerville, MA
The mission of YouthBuild USA is to unleash the intelligence and positive energy of low-income youth to rebuild their communities and their lives. The aim of the YouthBuild Mentoring Initiative is to promote the creation a workable long-term caring relationship between a YouthBuild student or graduate and an older person for as many students and graduates as possible. Most of the work necessarily takes place at the local YouthBuild program level. However, as the national support center for 226 local YouthBuild program across the country, YouthBuild USA plays an invaluable role by providing guidance, external partnerships, training, handbooks and materials, seed funding, data and research information, problem-solving, and national recognition. We are currently partnering with a national mentoring organization, Dare Mighty Things, to build a “natural match” mentoring model.
The National Mentoring Manager will build and manage YouthBuild USA’s new Mentoring Initiative. This is new in two ways: new for YouthBuild USA, and new in the mentoring field, since there is little experience or program knowledge about mentoring work with young adults from low income backgrounds. This is an exciting and challenging project. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
The National Mentoring Manager will build and manage YouthBuild USA’s new Mentoring Initiative. This is new in two ways: new for YouthBuild USA, and new in the mentoring field, since there is little experience or program knowledge about mentoring work with young adults from low income backgrounds. This is an exciting and challenging project. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Coordination and management of mentoring initiative (liaisons with Dare Mighty Things in developing a pilot of the “natural match” approach to mentoring; manages the organization’s annual objective setting regarding mentoring work; manages a centralized budget )
Technical Assistance and Training (develops effective relationships and regular communication with the mentoring coordinators at YouthBuild programs; devises a technical assistance strategy to promote mentoring; coordinates training on mentoring; hosts an annual gathering or convenes periodic conference calls of all local mentoring program coordinators for peer learning and problem-solving)
Material and Resource Development (builds partnerships with several national mentoring resource organizations; culls relevant information from national mentoring organizations and adapts them for YouthBuild; writes a short handbook on YouthBuild USA's guidelines for a local YB mentoring project; produces a short handbook for young people on how to identify and maintain a mentor; creates and maintains an on-line resource center on mentoring, linked to other national mentoring organizations)
Information and Data Gathering (collects the experiences, lessons, and successes regarding mentoring from YouthBuild programs, and amplifies to the YouthBuild field; aggregates data & uses data to evaluate outcomes of the program; writes a semi-annual report)
Mentor Support (helps raise funds and distributes small grants to local programs for mentoring; publishes a periodic on-line newsletter; develops a YouthBuild national mentoring network; honors outstanding mentors for their contribution through a national recognition program; creates its own mentors program by engaging interested YouthBuild USA staff)
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Ideally, experience running a mentoring program for young adults; minimally, experience and skill working with young adults from low-income communities
• Knowledgeable about the national mentoring field, including recruiting, training, and supervising of mentors; training resources, and funding options
• Computer and Internet proficient: Microsoft Windows, Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Web navigation and research
...Also required are a broad understanding of the issues of cultural identity, a proven ability to work well with a multi-racial/cultural staff, and a deep commitment to the advancement of young people and young adults from low income backgrounds.
To apply, please see full job description and along with cover letter, resume, and salary history, please send a short writing sample to: Jobsearch@youthbuild.org
You may also apply on-line @ www.youthbuild.org/apply
YouthBuild
Filed Under:
Director of Career Development, Somerville, MA
The mission of YouthBuild USA is to unleash the intelligence and positive energy of low-income youth to rebuild their communities and their lives. This position will work with local program staff to ensure successful transitions of YouthBuild graduates into employment opportunities and long-term economic sustainability. The director of career development will focus on training program staff to build bridges from the YouthBuild program environment to the market environment. The role of this position is to improve YouthBuild practice along the full spectrum of demand-driven employment activity including career assessments of YouthBuild students, preparation for placement and success in careers, partnerships with the private sector, and long-term supports for graduates.
Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities include:
I. Create strategic plan and ensure its full implementation (Create a full vision for the placement and success of low income youth in high demand industries; Provide guidance on effective strategies for improving career related outcomes and the economic sustainability of graduates; Create a seamless plan to strengthen graduate placement and success.)
II. Develop and grow external partnerships (Represent YouthBuild USA; Cultivate additional public- and private-sector funds to provide long-term support to the Career Development Initiative (CDI); Identify and negotiate regional and national partnerships with funders, employers, training organizations, and workforce intermediaries to support employment opportunities for YouthBuild graduates)
III. Increase the capacity of the YouthBuild field to implement the full range of employment strategies (Deliver career-related technical assistance and training to YouthBuild programs including DOL-contract activities; Design, organize, and facilitate conferences; Develop publications, training workshops, web resources, and other materials to support career development activities; Increase employment-related credentials and certifications available to YouthBuild students; Administer NCCER sponsorship)
IV. Project management (Direct the YouthBuild Career Development Initiative (CDI); Maintain funder relationships)
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a related field
- At least ten years experience in workforce development, education and training, youth development, alternative education, or economic development
- At least five years of experience in program management, grant management, and project design
- Experience in building private sector partnerships, especially in employment-related regional sectoral partnerships
- Experience with U.S. Department of Labor programs
If you are interested in applying for this position, please see full job description and send your cover letter and resume to: YouthBuild USA, 58 Day Street, P. O. Box 440322, Somerville, MA 02144 or you may apply on-line @ http://www.youthbuild.org/apply. Please submit resumes by May 1, 2008.
2008-04-24
Gray Matters Capital Foundation
Filed Under:
Program Officer, Atlanta, GA
Gray Matters Capital Foundation is a charitable arm of Gray Ghost Ventures, a social investment company that seeks to invest in visionary people, with an emphasis on microfinance and education. Since 1996, Gray Ghost Ventures has worked to foster strategic innovation by incubating and investing in enterprises and tools to provide market-based solutions to social issues. Through the initiatives of its charitable foundations, The Rockdale Foundation and Gray Matters Capital Foundation and through its investment activities Gray Ghost Ventures has improved capacity of the microfinance industry in the Arab world, supported successful reform efforts in the Atlanta Public Schools, created the first privately-held global microfinance investment portfolio and social venture capital fund, offering both financial and social returns. Gray Ghost Ventures seeks to expand the mission of its charitable foundations and its social investing in the area of expanding the access and quality of primary and secondary education to the poor in developing countries.
The Initiative
The Initiative