Job Opening at Earth Island Institute- Time Sensitive

by plhr60 Fri May 16, 2014 6:47 pm

OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Program Associate

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Earth Island Institute’s Project Support Program provides fiscal sponsorship, resources, training, technical assistance, and peer relationships to more than 60 environmental projects. Our goals are to strengthen the capacity of each project to effectively address environmental issues, create synergy between activists working on similar topics, and allow project directors to focus their energy on their campaigns and programs.

This position is part of the Earth Island team serving as liaison, administrative coordinator, and coach to Earth Island Institute sponsored projects under the supervision of the Director of Project Support.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Project Liaison - This position will be the primary point of contact for a caseload of projects and will work in conjunction with administration, finance, and human resources staff to coordinate services and training of project directors and staff.

· Administrative Coordinator - This position will coordinate processing, tracking, and reporting for a wide variety of administrative tasks including private foundation and government grants and contracts.

· Coaching & Training - This position will be part of a team of experts providing coaching, training, and technical assistance to project leadership.

· Communication & Outreach - This position will help to manage communication & outreach to projects.

· New Project Selection & Orientation

· Special projects and other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate, through training and experience, strong customer service, administrative skills, and a willingness to accept and take on new challenges. Familiarity with nonprofit regulations and grant management is required. International experience and/or knowledge of nonprofit lobbying regulations are preferred. Qualified applicants must be self-directed, well organized, and focused yet flexible when faced with constantly changing priorities. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree, four or more years of nonprofit experience, and a basic knowledge of accounting principles. The ideal candidates will demonstrate attention to detail, initiative, flexibility, and an ability to juggle multiple priorities successfully. Candidates must be computer literate and have comprehensive working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, Gmail, and Google Docs. Database or web experience is a plus.

Hours and Compensation

This is a full-time position. Salary is commensurate with experience. Full benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid vacation and sick leave. The position is located in the David Brower Center, 1 block from the Downtown Berkeley BART station.

This position is available immediately. Applications will be accepted until May 30 or until the position is filled.

To apply

Please send your resume along with a cover letter expressing your interest in Earth Island and how your qualifications align with the responsibilities of this position to jo...@earthisland.org with Program Associate in the subject line.

Earth Island Institute is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

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Earth Island Institute, a 501(c)(3) organization, provides fiscal sponsorship, resources, training, technical assistance, and peer relationships to environmental activists looking for an organizational home and institutional leverage for their work. Our goals are to strengthen the capacity of each project to effectively address environmental issues, create synergy between activists working on similar topics, and allow project directors to focus their energy on their campaigns and programs. For more information about our Project Support Program, please go to our web site at: www.earthisland.org

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SUSAN KAMPRATH

Director of Project Support

Earth Island Institute
2150 Allston Way, Suite 460
Berkeley, CA 94704-1302
510-859-9100 ext 107
510-859-9107 Direct
510-859-9091 Fax
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