Health Outreach Partners is seeking a full-time Program Manager, Training and Technical Assistance to join our team of socially-minded individuals fighting for increasing access to health care. This position will play a critical role in supporting and expanding our work on a broad range of projects that focus on health equity, leveraging collaborations and partnerships, and addressing the root causes of inequities, including structural racism and social determinants of health. The ideal candidate is a dynamic professional with training and technical assistance (T/TA) skills, works collaboratively on teams, and has a proven record of championing racial equity and social justice.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Program Manager, T/TA (PM) is primarily responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously that uses a health equity lens on expanding and improving access to care at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and other community-based organizations nationally. This position will create materials and conduct trainings and webinars, facilitate group discussions, conduct research, develop publications, assist with grant writing, present at conferences, collaborate with external partners and work closely with their team on other projects. They will also manage interactions with clients for various fee-based services.
The PM reports to the Deputy Director( DD). The position is currently a hybrid of remote work and working in our downtown Oakland office, with at least two days/week working in the office with coworkers.
Qualifications and Skills
Demonstrated experience that advances racial justice and health equity. Coherent analysis of the root causes of health inequities, structural racism and violence, and implicit biases and their impact on BIPOC communities
Extensive experience providing training, facilitation, consultation, and/or other capacity building support
Strong facilitation and public speaking skills with the ability to read the audience and think on one’s feet
At least 4 years of professional experience with program planning, implementation, and evaluation
Strong project management and organizational skills
Three years or more of experience in public health or a health-related field, to include health care administration, provision of health care or supportive services, outreach services, social work, or enabling services
Strong foundation in public health principles and methods
Experience working with under-resourced populations served by health centers, including BIPOC communities, farmworkers, individuals experiencing homelessness, immigrants, rural populations, low-income populations, older adults, and others
Experience in client management preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to flex communication style to multiple environments
Excellent writing skills for a variety of audiences
Demonstrated experience with curriculum development, adult learning, and/or empowerment education methodologies
Direct experience with community health centers highly preferred
Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Health Care Administration, Health Education, or related fields preferred. Bachelor’s degree in similar fields, plus professional experience will be considered
Additional preference may be given to applicants possessing one or more of the following skills:
Research experience, including qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
Knowledge of health care reform and policy/advocacy experience
Knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare
Knowledge of COVID-19 impact on community health and the future of health care delivery
Spanish language competence or fluency
Salary and Benefits:
The starting salary range for this position is $66,000 to $71,000 DOE plus:
Generous vacation, sick, and holiday leave
Health, Dental, and Life Insurance package
Professional development opportunities
Employer contribution to retirement plan after year one
Who we are
HOP is a socially-conscious team who takes pride in working to promote quality, meaningful services to community-based organizations that aim to bring change and have a lasting impact. HOP’s approach is based on the understanding that our success as a team and organization is a collective one, consisting of everyone’s contribution and holding each other to high standards and accountability, while being supportive and having fun. Like all HOP staff, the PM must be able to effectively balance the challenges of working within a team setting and functioning independently. Most importantly, HOP encourages staff to lead a balanced professional and personal lifestyle and is continually working to build this through organizational self-care practices.
HOP is constantly learning, evolving, and working to create a dynamic work culture and environment that consists of a multi-racial team inclusive of color, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, difference of abilities, creed, religion, age, or veteran status. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) candidates.
To Apply: please send your resume and cover letter to humanresources@outreach-partners.org . Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.
Please no phone calls.
Organization Overview
Health Outreach Partners (HOP) is a national, non-profit organization working to improve the quality of life of underserved populations by addressing issues of healthcare access, health equity, and social justice. HOP works directly with local, regional, and national organizations such as community health centers, free clinics, health departments, public hospitals, clinic consortia, and Primary Care Associations to improve community health outreach programs and services. To learn more, visit http://www.outreach-partners.org/ .
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Health Outreach Partners is seeking a full-time Program Manager, Training and Technical Assistance to join our team of socially-minded individuals fighting for increasing access to health care. This position will play a critical role in supporting and expanding our work on a broad range of projects that focus on health equity, leveraging collaborations and partnerships, and addressing the root causes of inequities, including structural racism and social determinants of health. The ideal candidate is a dynamic professional with training and technical assistance (T/TA) skills, works collaboratively on teams, and has a proven record of championing racial equity and social justice.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Program Manager, T/TA (PM) is primarily responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously that uses a health equity lens on expanding and improving access to care at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and other community-based organizations nationally. This position will create materials and conduct trainings and webinars, facilitate group discussions, conduct research, develop publications, assist with grant writing, present at conferences, collaborate with external partners and work closely with their team on other projects. They will also manage interactions with clients for various fee-based services.
The PM reports to the Deputy Director( DD). The position is currently a hybrid of remote work and working in our downtown Oakland office, with at least two days/week working in the office with coworkers.
Qualifications and Skills
Demonstrated experience that advances racial justice and health equity. Coherent analysis of the root causes of health inequities, structural racism and violence, and implicit biases and their impact on BIPOC communities
Extensive experience providing training, facilitation, consultation, and/or other capacity building support
Strong facilitation and public speaking skills with the ability to read the audience and think on one’s feet
At least 4 years of professional experience with program planning, implementation, and evaluation
Strong project management and organizational skills
Three years or more of experience in public health or a health-related field, to include health care administration, provision of health care or supportive services, outreach services, social work, or enabling services
Strong foundation in public health principles and methods
Experience working with under-resourced populations served by health centers, including BIPOC communities, farmworkers, individuals experiencing homelessness, immigrants, rural populations, low-income populations, older adults, and others
Experience in client management preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to flex communication style to multiple environments
Excellent writing skills for a variety of audiences
Demonstrated experience with curriculum development, adult learning, and/or empowerment education methodologies
Direct experience with community health centers highly preferred
Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Health Care Administration, Health Education, or related fields preferred. Bachelor’s degree in similar fields, plus professional experience will be considered
Additional preference may be given to applicants possessing one or more of the following skills:
Research experience, including qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
Knowledge of health care reform and policy/advocacy experience
Knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare
Knowledge of COVID-19 impact on community health and the future of health care delivery
Spanish language competence or fluency
Salary and Benefits:
The starting salary range for this position is $66,000 to $71,000 DOE plus:
Generous vacation, sick, and holiday leave
Health, Dental, and Life Insurance package
Professional development opportunities
Employer contribution to retirement plan after year one
Who we are
HOP is a socially-conscious team who takes pride in working to promote quality, meaningful services to community-based organizations that aim to bring change and have a lasting impact. HOP’s approach is based on the understanding that our success as a team and organization is a collective one, consisting of everyone’s contribution and holding each other to high standards and accountability, while being supportive and having fun. Like all HOP staff, the PM must be able to effectively balance the challenges of working within a team setting and functioning independently. Most importantly, HOP encourages staff to lead a balanced professional and personal lifestyle and is continually working to build this through organizational self-care practices.
HOP is constantly learning, evolving, and working to create a dynamic work culture and environment that consists of a multi-racial team inclusive of color, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, difference of abilities, creed, religion, age, or veteran status. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) candidates.
To Apply: please send your resume and cover letter to humanresources@outreach-partners.org . Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.
Please no phone calls.
Organization Overview
Health Outreach Partners (HOP) is a national, non-profit organization working to improve the quality of life of underserved populations by addressing issues of healthcare access, health equity, and social justice. HOP works directly with local, regional, and national organizations such as community health centers, free clinics, health departments, public hospitals, clinic consortia, and Primary Care Associations to improve community health outreach programs and services. To learn more, visit http://www.outreach-partners.org/ .
Early Childhood Program Officer
Reports to: Deputy Director
Department: Early Intervention and Strengthening Families Focus
Employment Status and Work Schedule
Exempt, full-time position, 40 hours per work week. Some evening and weekend hours required.
About First 5 Contra Costa
First 5 Contra Costa helps young children grow up healthy and ready to learn during the most important time in their development. We have nearly 20 years of experience funding innovative programs and advocating for policies that produce better futures for our children. Since our inception, First 5 Contra Costa has invested more than $140 million in Prop. 10 revenues to programs and services that help Contra Costa’s children get the best start in life.
Vision : Contra Costa’s young children will be healthy, ready to learn, and supported in safe, nurturing families and communities.
Mission : To foster the optimal development of our children, prenatal through 5 years of age.
Core Values : Our everyday work is grounded in our commitment to diversity & inclusion, equity, cultural humility, and community partnerships.
Learn more at www.first5coco.org .
Position Summary
First 5 Contra Costa Program Officer positions have oversight of one or more program areas in early childhood as defined in the Commission adopted Strategic Plan; and require relevant subject matter expertise in those areas. The Program Officer position has managerial responsibilities, including acquiring and allocating resources, budget development and monitoring, defining program area objectives and developing work and project plans, monitoring contractors, and supervising staff, managing partnerships and coalitions, and evaluating the program's results. The Program Officer will work closely with the entire First 5 Contra Costa team to understand the network of partners and services supporting Contra Costa County families with young children. The knowledge, skills and abilities listed below indicate the common aspects of the Program Officer position, however for recruitment purposes relevant subject matter expertise is required to be considered as a qualified candidate.
Early Childhood Program Officer
This position will lead the early intervention focus area and work collaboratively with the program team to plan, monitor and/or coordinate services and resources that support families with young children. Under the direction of the Deputy Director and in collaboration with other Program Officers and staff, the Early Childhood Program Officer will lead the planning and implementation of early childhood projects and initiatives related to Early Intervention and Strengthening Families . First 5 Contra Costa’s current efforts in early intervention systems is focused on building the capacity of professionals and the systems they work within to adopt proven prevention and early intervention approaches, such as evidence-based developmental screenings, connections to resources, early childhood mental health, and trauma-informed practices. First 5 advocates for increased investments and strengthening systems to utilize early preventive approaches. Also critical to First 5 Contra Costa’s current efforts, is its focus on increasing parents/families’ protective factors and resiliency and enhancing families’ access to early childhood services and resources. This work includes planning and coordinating capacity building and technical assistance for home visiting programs and working collaboratively with the contractors operating our First 5 family resource centers to ensure high quality service delivery. This position will have a prominent leadership role in Contra Costa County’s early childhood landscape by leading, influencing, and contributing to the design, planning and implementation of programs, policies, and approaches.
The Early Childhood Program Officer will have strong knowledge of major public programs, funding streams, policy trends, research, and best practices in child development, and early intervention and prevention. The Early Childhood Program Officer will possess expertise in program design and monitoring, budget development and management, project management, supervision, advocacy, and systems change, research, and local, state, and federal policy related to early childhood. They must demonstrate the ability to effectively manage and supervise teams, establish collaborative relationships, communicate professionally, develop community and systems partnerships, build consensus, and facilitate collective problem solving, and understand the unique responsibilities and accountabilities of representing a public agency. The Early Childhood Program Officer holds a management and leadership role and requires a person who works with flexibility, efficiency, and diplomacy both individually and as part of a complex team effort. The Early Childhood Program Officer ensures efforts reflect First 5’s core values of diversity & inclusion, equity, cultural humility, and community partnership.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Lead strategic thinking and coordination of First 5 investments that improve the effectiveness of programs for children at risk of poor social and emotional development in the first five years.
· Plan and initiate projects and systems change efforts to achieve the goals of the Early Intervention and Strengthening Families focus areas in First 5’s Strategic Plan, including coordinating countywide efforts and advocating for improvements in services such as consultation, home visiting, positive parenting, developmental screening, care coordination, family resource centers, early childhood mental health, and other relevant evidence-based practices and services.
· Plans, leads, and manages relevant and responsive projects that increase cross-sector collaboration within the Contra Costa County early intervention systems, family strengthening systems, and other systems that impact families with young children.
· Develops and maintains partnerships and collaborations with individuals and organizations to enhance success and leverages existing First 5 investments.
· Monitors, evaluates, and analyzes trends, local/state/federal policy, research, and initiatives relevant to early childhood education to determine impacts locally and possible opportunities to enhance/expand First 5 Contra Costa’s efforts.
· Participates in local cross sector community and systems collaboratives focusing on the early intervention and prevention and strengthening families’ sectors or where there are opportunities to add early childhood issues to a broader collaborative.
· Leads and manages a variety of professional development and capacity building activities for healthcare, social service, and other related providers to prevent, screen, treat, and heal childhood adversity and toxic stress, and other related early intervention approaches and topics including developmental screening, early childhood mental health, and inclusion frameworks for children with disabilities.
· Contribute to strategic development of early intervention partnerships and care coordination amongst public, private, and community-based organizations providing services and resources for families with children prenatal to age 5.
Knowledge and Abilities
· Supervise staff using asset-based approaches and strategies.
· Develop cross-sector community and systems partnerships including a variety of public, private, nonprofit, and grassroots organizations.
· Communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, in varied settings and to different audiences.
· Manage multiple program areas, contracts, staff members, and priorities simultaneously while upholding quality standards.
· Think critically and approach problem solving creatively when managing complex issues and while considering the needs of varied stakeholders.
· Prioritize work, communicate with supervisor about work challenges, meet critical deadlines, and pay great attention to detail with excellent follow through.
· Conduct research, analyze information, summarize findings, and make recommendations.
· Model and promote organizational values and participate as a key strategic partner in the organization.
· Demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion, values perspectives, and contributions by all.
· Work with diverse personalities with a wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds and experiences including Commissioners, staff, public agency partners, and community partners.
· Effectively partner with other organizations, including school districts, County departments, community-based organizations, and grassroots efforts, to develop projects, identify needed resources, and define key outcomes and milestones, ensure that appropriate monitoring and evaluation processes are established to support learning, and meet goals.
· Work closely with contractors to achieve desired impact of grants by conducting site visits, providing technical guidance, convening meetings of key stakeholders, and by applying and monitoring performance measures.
· Prepare and deliver formal and informal presentations at venues such as public meetings, conferences, workgroups, and events.
· Plan, develop and manage budgets; ability to manage multiple private and public funding streams with varying requirements; demonstrated ability to understand and use financial reports to monitor and manage program budgets.
· Conduct research on potential funding opportunities and collaborative partnerships and complete grant applications through a variety of funding streams.
· Public or non-profit procurement, contracting, and grant monitoring processes.
· Early childhood, child development, and the early intervention system of services in California.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and expectations required of the position. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind duties, responsibilities, and activities of the position.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Early Childhood Mental Health, Psychology, Social Welfare, or a closely related human services field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in program design, implementation, policy, or research related to the above fields.
OR
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the above listed fields and 7 years of experience in program design and monitoring, policy, or research related to those fields.
Must possess a valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance continuously throughout employment.
First 5 Contra Costa COVID-19 Vaccination policy
First 5 Contra Costa prioritizes the health and safety of our staff and has adopted the county’s COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees. To be compliant with this policy, all new staff members shall be required to provide proof of their vaccination status or exemption required documentation at the start of their employment.
Preferred, not required.
· Spanish fluency, both oral and written, is highly preferred.
· Experience working or living in Contra Costa County or the Bay Area.
Salary and Benefits
The salary schedule is a 5 (five step structure): $121,864.00 to $148,126.00. First 5 Contra Costa offers a comprehensive benefits package.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, a professional writing sample, and a brief letter of introduction that summarizes why you are ideally suited to this position. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Electronic submissions should include Early Childhood Program Officer EI in the subject line and be sent to HR@first5coco.org .
Physical Demands
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds.
Environmental Conditions
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also occasionally work in the field and may be exposed to cold and hot temperatures, and inclement weather conditions.
First 5 Contra Costa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
First 5 Contra Costa is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment for employees and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. First 5 Contra Costa does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion (including religious dress or grooming), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions) or gender, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disabilities, color, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Jan 24, 2024
Full time
Early Childhood Program Officer
Reports to: Deputy Director
Department: Early Intervention and Strengthening Families Focus
Employment Status and Work Schedule
Exempt, full-time position, 40 hours per work week. Some evening and weekend hours required.
About First 5 Contra Costa
First 5 Contra Costa helps young children grow up healthy and ready to learn during the most important time in their development. We have nearly 20 years of experience funding innovative programs and advocating for policies that produce better futures for our children. Since our inception, First 5 Contra Costa has invested more than $140 million in Prop. 10 revenues to programs and services that help Contra Costa’s children get the best start in life.
Vision : Contra Costa’s young children will be healthy, ready to learn, and supported in safe, nurturing families and communities.
Mission : To foster the optimal development of our children, prenatal through 5 years of age.
Core Values : Our everyday work is grounded in our commitment to diversity & inclusion, equity, cultural humility, and community partnerships.
Learn more at www.first5coco.org .
Position Summary
First 5 Contra Costa Program Officer positions have oversight of one or more program areas in early childhood as defined in the Commission adopted Strategic Plan; and require relevant subject matter expertise in those areas. The Program Officer position has managerial responsibilities, including acquiring and allocating resources, budget development and monitoring, defining program area objectives and developing work and project plans, monitoring contractors, and supervising staff, managing partnerships and coalitions, and evaluating the program's results. The Program Officer will work closely with the entire First 5 Contra Costa team to understand the network of partners and services supporting Contra Costa County families with young children. The knowledge, skills and abilities listed below indicate the common aspects of the Program Officer position, however for recruitment purposes relevant subject matter expertise is required to be considered as a qualified candidate.
Early Childhood Program Officer
This position will lead the early intervention focus area and work collaboratively with the program team to plan, monitor and/or coordinate services and resources that support families with young children. Under the direction of the Deputy Director and in collaboration with other Program Officers and staff, the Early Childhood Program Officer will lead the planning and implementation of early childhood projects and initiatives related to Early Intervention and Strengthening Families . First 5 Contra Costa’s current efforts in early intervention systems is focused on building the capacity of professionals and the systems they work within to adopt proven prevention and early intervention approaches, such as evidence-based developmental screenings, connections to resources, early childhood mental health, and trauma-informed practices. First 5 advocates for increased investments and strengthening systems to utilize early preventive approaches. Also critical to First 5 Contra Costa’s current efforts, is its focus on increasing parents/families’ protective factors and resiliency and enhancing families’ access to early childhood services and resources. This work includes planning and coordinating capacity building and technical assistance for home visiting programs and working collaboratively with the contractors operating our First 5 family resource centers to ensure high quality service delivery. This position will have a prominent leadership role in Contra Costa County’s early childhood landscape by leading, influencing, and contributing to the design, planning and implementation of programs, policies, and approaches.
The Early Childhood Program Officer will have strong knowledge of major public programs, funding streams, policy trends, research, and best practices in child development, and early intervention and prevention. The Early Childhood Program Officer will possess expertise in program design and monitoring, budget development and management, project management, supervision, advocacy, and systems change, research, and local, state, and federal policy related to early childhood. They must demonstrate the ability to effectively manage and supervise teams, establish collaborative relationships, communicate professionally, develop community and systems partnerships, build consensus, and facilitate collective problem solving, and understand the unique responsibilities and accountabilities of representing a public agency. The Early Childhood Program Officer holds a management and leadership role and requires a person who works with flexibility, efficiency, and diplomacy both individually and as part of a complex team effort. The Early Childhood Program Officer ensures efforts reflect First 5’s core values of diversity & inclusion, equity, cultural humility, and community partnership.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Lead strategic thinking and coordination of First 5 investments that improve the effectiveness of programs for children at risk of poor social and emotional development in the first five years.
· Plan and initiate projects and systems change efforts to achieve the goals of the Early Intervention and Strengthening Families focus areas in First 5’s Strategic Plan, including coordinating countywide efforts and advocating for improvements in services such as consultation, home visiting, positive parenting, developmental screening, care coordination, family resource centers, early childhood mental health, and other relevant evidence-based practices and services.
· Plans, leads, and manages relevant and responsive projects that increase cross-sector collaboration within the Contra Costa County early intervention systems, family strengthening systems, and other systems that impact families with young children.
· Develops and maintains partnerships and collaborations with individuals and organizations to enhance success and leverages existing First 5 investments.
· Monitors, evaluates, and analyzes trends, local/state/federal policy, research, and initiatives relevant to early childhood education to determine impacts locally and possible opportunities to enhance/expand First 5 Contra Costa’s efforts.
· Participates in local cross sector community and systems collaboratives focusing on the early intervention and prevention and strengthening families’ sectors or where there are opportunities to add early childhood issues to a broader collaborative.
· Leads and manages a variety of professional development and capacity building activities for healthcare, social service, and other related providers to prevent, screen, treat, and heal childhood adversity and toxic stress, and other related early intervention approaches and topics including developmental screening, early childhood mental health, and inclusion frameworks for children with disabilities.
· Contribute to strategic development of early intervention partnerships and care coordination amongst public, private, and community-based organizations providing services and resources for families with children prenatal to age 5.
Knowledge and Abilities
· Supervise staff using asset-based approaches and strategies.
· Develop cross-sector community and systems partnerships including a variety of public, private, nonprofit, and grassroots organizations.
· Communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, in varied settings and to different audiences.
· Manage multiple program areas, contracts, staff members, and priorities simultaneously while upholding quality standards.
· Think critically and approach problem solving creatively when managing complex issues and while considering the needs of varied stakeholders.
· Prioritize work, communicate with supervisor about work challenges, meet critical deadlines, and pay great attention to detail with excellent follow through.
· Conduct research, analyze information, summarize findings, and make recommendations.
· Model and promote organizational values and participate as a key strategic partner in the organization.
· Demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion, values perspectives, and contributions by all.
· Work with diverse personalities with a wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds and experiences including Commissioners, staff, public agency partners, and community partners.
· Effectively partner with other organizations, including school districts, County departments, community-based organizations, and grassroots efforts, to develop projects, identify needed resources, and define key outcomes and milestones, ensure that appropriate monitoring and evaluation processes are established to support learning, and meet goals.
· Work closely with contractors to achieve desired impact of grants by conducting site visits, providing technical guidance, convening meetings of key stakeholders, and by applying and monitoring performance measures.
· Prepare and deliver formal and informal presentations at venues such as public meetings, conferences, workgroups, and events.
· Plan, develop and manage budgets; ability to manage multiple private and public funding streams with varying requirements; demonstrated ability to understand and use financial reports to monitor and manage program budgets.
· Conduct research on potential funding opportunities and collaborative partnerships and complete grant applications through a variety of funding streams.
· Public or non-profit procurement, contracting, and grant monitoring processes.
· Early childhood, child development, and the early intervention system of services in California.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and expectations required of the position. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind duties, responsibilities, and activities of the position.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Early Childhood Mental Health, Psychology, Social Welfare, or a closely related human services field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in program design, implementation, policy, or research related to the above fields.
OR
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the above listed fields and 7 years of experience in program design and monitoring, policy, or research related to those fields.
Must possess a valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance continuously throughout employment.
First 5 Contra Costa COVID-19 Vaccination policy
First 5 Contra Costa prioritizes the health and safety of our staff and has adopted the county’s COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees. To be compliant with this policy, all new staff members shall be required to provide proof of their vaccination status or exemption required documentation at the start of their employment.
Preferred, not required.
· Spanish fluency, both oral and written, is highly preferred.
· Experience working or living in Contra Costa County or the Bay Area.
Salary and Benefits
The salary schedule is a 5 (five step structure): $121,864.00 to $148,126.00. First 5 Contra Costa offers a comprehensive benefits package.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, a professional writing sample, and a brief letter of introduction that summarizes why you are ideally suited to this position. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Electronic submissions should include Early Childhood Program Officer EI in the subject line and be sent to HR@first5coco.org .
Physical Demands
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds.
Environmental Conditions
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also occasionally work in the field and may be exposed to cold and hot temperatures, and inclement weather conditions.
First 5 Contra Costa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
First 5 Contra Costa is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment for employees and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. First 5 Contra Costa does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion (including religious dress or grooming), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions) or gender, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disabilities, color, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
About Climate Jobs National Resource Center
The Climate Jobs National Resource Center (CJNRC) is a labor-led organization at the forefront of the fight to combat the climate crisis and reverse racial and economic inequality. CJNRC is the hub of a growing network of union-led, state-based climate jobs coalitions, providing unions with the information, support, and expertise to lead on climate action. The coalitions we support are organizing to build a clean energy economy at the scale and pace that climate science demands, create and expand access to good union jobs in under-resourced communities, and advance equity.
CJNRC and our network are at the leading edge of both workers’ rights and climate action, two defining issues of our time. Climate jobs coalitions have helped pass the nation’s most ambitious climate policies, won the strongest labor and equity standards for clean energy workers in the country, and built winning campaigns for worker-centered and equity-focused climate investments and good union jobs that will transform the future of the US economy.
About the job
CJNRC is seeking a Communications Strategist II to join our Communications Department. The Communications Strategist II will support the development and implementation of strategic communications plans that advance a pro-worker narrative on climate and promote union-led climate jobs campaigns, perspectives, and priorities. The Communications Strategist II will work closely with CJNRC’s campaigns, legal, and policy departments to support campaign communication strategies and tactics with a nationwide network of unions and state-based climate jobs coalitions, identifying opportunities to secure strategic coverage and amplifying the voices of workers leading the charge to build a clean energy economy powered by union jobs. The ideal candidate is an experienced campaign communicator with a deep commitment to building the labor movement and fighting the climate crisis.
The Communications Strategist II will play a critical role in CJNRC’s Communications Department and will work closely and collaboratively with state-based climate jobs coalition staff and leadership.
This position reports to the Deputy Communications Director.
Description of Duties, including but not limited to:
Support implementation of communications strategies and tactics in collaboration with campaign staff and coalitions to win pro-worker, pro-climate policies at the state and local levels;
Serve as a resource and partner to state coalition leadership and staff, providing ongoing communications support;
Write and distribute communications materials, including press releases, advisories, op-eds and letters to the editor, memos, social media copy, backgrounders, messaging guidance, and other communications materials for campaigns, often translating dense policy concepts into digestible messaging that resonates with press and the general public;
Support state-coalitions with pitching stories to reporters, producers, and editors to secure favorable coverage (TV, radio, online and print);
Prepare climate jobs spokespeople for interviews and public appearances, including drafting talking points and providing formal media training and informal prep sessions prior to each interview or event;
Develop social media plans and content, including video and graphics;
Monitor relevant trends and developments in media and culture, and identify opportunities and suggest strategies for positioning unions and climate jobs coalitions in the field;
Perform other duties and special projects as needed;
Occasional travel for events and campaigns.
Experience and Qualifications
A strong commitment to progressive social change, racial justice, a familiarity with the issues that are central to CJNRC’s work and vision;
Three years of experience as a communicator, preferably for a labor union or allied advocacy organization;
Campaign communications experience, familiarity with working collaboratively with field, campaigns, policy, and legal in developing and executing communications strategies and tactics;
Experience working with the media including print, broadcast and digital;
Familiarity with digital organizing and social media, including live-streaming and video content creation;
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to operate professionally in a team environment;
Exceptional writing, editing, messaging, and verbal communication skills with sharp attention to detail;
Strong verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively;
Proficiency with databases and PR software such as Meltwater and Cision;
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage large volumes of projects, tasks, and files;
Self-starter, can work independently and remotely, set and reach individual goals, and handle a variety of personalities in collaborative environments;
Willingness to work outside of standard work hours when breaking news occurs;
Experience with Wordpress or other content management systems a plus;
Fluency or proficiency in Spanish a plus.
Working conditions: This is a full-time, remote position. Long hours will be required on occasion. The position will require some travel. CJNRC will follow public health guidance related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Compensation: The salary range for this position is $90,000 – $98,200. CJNRC offers an excellent benefits package that includes employer-paid medical and dental plans for full-time staff and their qualified dependents, life insurance, a dependent care assistance program, and time off.
To Apply: Send your application with a cover letter, resume, and links to at least three examples of campaign communications materials (press clips you helped pitch, ghostwritten op-eds, links to compelling social media or video content) that you helped create to hiring@cjnrc.org , with the subject line “ Communications Strategist II” .
This position is open until filled. Job descriptions do not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of every activity or responsibility that is required.
CJNRC is committed to equal opportunity, and encourages applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, genders, national origins, ethnicities, religions, and veteran status. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and experiences related to our core organizational values and objectives to apply.
Dec 20, 2023
Full time
About Climate Jobs National Resource Center
The Climate Jobs National Resource Center (CJNRC) is a labor-led organization at the forefront of the fight to combat the climate crisis and reverse racial and economic inequality. CJNRC is the hub of a growing network of union-led, state-based climate jobs coalitions, providing unions with the information, support, and expertise to lead on climate action. The coalitions we support are organizing to build a clean energy economy at the scale and pace that climate science demands, create and expand access to good union jobs in under-resourced communities, and advance equity.
CJNRC and our network are at the leading edge of both workers’ rights and climate action, two defining issues of our time. Climate jobs coalitions have helped pass the nation’s most ambitious climate policies, won the strongest labor and equity standards for clean energy workers in the country, and built winning campaigns for worker-centered and equity-focused climate investments and good union jobs that will transform the future of the US economy.
About the job
CJNRC is seeking a Communications Strategist II to join our Communications Department. The Communications Strategist II will support the development and implementation of strategic communications plans that advance a pro-worker narrative on climate and promote union-led climate jobs campaigns, perspectives, and priorities. The Communications Strategist II will work closely with CJNRC’s campaigns, legal, and policy departments to support campaign communication strategies and tactics with a nationwide network of unions and state-based climate jobs coalitions, identifying opportunities to secure strategic coverage and amplifying the voices of workers leading the charge to build a clean energy economy powered by union jobs. The ideal candidate is an experienced campaign communicator with a deep commitment to building the labor movement and fighting the climate crisis.
The Communications Strategist II will play a critical role in CJNRC’s Communications Department and will work closely and collaboratively with state-based climate jobs coalition staff and leadership.
This position reports to the Deputy Communications Director.
Description of Duties, including but not limited to:
Support implementation of communications strategies and tactics in collaboration with campaign staff and coalitions to win pro-worker, pro-climate policies at the state and local levels;
Serve as a resource and partner to state coalition leadership and staff, providing ongoing communications support;
Write and distribute communications materials, including press releases, advisories, op-eds and letters to the editor, memos, social media copy, backgrounders, messaging guidance, and other communications materials for campaigns, often translating dense policy concepts into digestible messaging that resonates with press and the general public;
Support state-coalitions with pitching stories to reporters, producers, and editors to secure favorable coverage (TV, radio, online and print);
Prepare climate jobs spokespeople for interviews and public appearances, including drafting talking points and providing formal media training and informal prep sessions prior to each interview or event;
Develop social media plans and content, including video and graphics;
Monitor relevant trends and developments in media and culture, and identify opportunities and suggest strategies for positioning unions and climate jobs coalitions in the field;
Perform other duties and special projects as needed;
Occasional travel for events and campaigns.
Experience and Qualifications
A strong commitment to progressive social change, racial justice, a familiarity with the issues that are central to CJNRC’s work and vision;
Three years of experience as a communicator, preferably for a labor union or allied advocacy organization;
Campaign communications experience, familiarity with working collaboratively with field, campaigns, policy, and legal in developing and executing communications strategies and tactics;
Experience working with the media including print, broadcast and digital;
Familiarity with digital organizing and social media, including live-streaming and video content creation;
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to operate professionally in a team environment;
Exceptional writing, editing, messaging, and verbal communication skills with sharp attention to detail;
Strong verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively;
Proficiency with databases and PR software such as Meltwater and Cision;
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage large volumes of projects, tasks, and files;
Self-starter, can work independently and remotely, set and reach individual goals, and handle a variety of personalities in collaborative environments;
Willingness to work outside of standard work hours when breaking news occurs;
Experience with Wordpress or other content management systems a plus;
Fluency or proficiency in Spanish a plus.
Working conditions: This is a full-time, remote position. Long hours will be required on occasion. The position will require some travel. CJNRC will follow public health guidance related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Compensation: The salary range for this position is $90,000 – $98,200. CJNRC offers an excellent benefits package that includes employer-paid medical and dental plans for full-time staff and their qualified dependents, life insurance, a dependent care assistance program, and time off.
To Apply: Send your application with a cover letter, resume, and links to at least three examples of campaign communications materials (press clips you helped pitch, ghostwritten op-eds, links to compelling social media or video content) that you helped create to hiring@cjnrc.org , with the subject line “ Communications Strategist II” .
This position is open until filled. Job descriptions do not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of every activity or responsibility that is required.
CJNRC is committed to equal opportunity, and encourages applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, genders, national origins, ethnicities, religions, and veteran status. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and experiences related to our core organizational values and objectives to apply.
The Climate Jobs National Resource Center (CJNRC) is a labor-led organization at the forefront of the fight to combat the climate crisis and reverse racial and economic inequality.
CJNRC is the hub of a growing network of union-led, state-based climate jobs coalitions, providing unions with the information, support, and expertise to lead on climate action. The coalitions we support are organizing to build a clean energy economy at the scale and pace that climate science demands, create and expand access to good union jobs in under-resourced communities, and advance equity.
CJNRC and our network of coalitions are at the leading edge of both workers’ rights and climate action, two defining issues of our time. The coalitions have helped pass the nation’s most ambitious climate policies, won the strongest labor and equity standards for clean energy workers in the country, and built winning campaigns for worker-centered and equity-focused climate investments and good union jobs that will transform the future of the US economy.
To advance this crucial work, CJNRC is hiring a Deputy Policy Director to play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing climate change policies, with a specific emphasis on policies that drive investment in renewable and clean energy, including solar power, onshore and offshore wind power, storage technology, green hydrogen, thermal networks, distributed generation, and microgrids. The Deputy Director will also support federal, state, and local work on labor standards, such as prevailing wage, targeted hire, and apprenticeship. The Deputy Policy Director will report to the Policy Director and will work closely with other CJNRC national staff and state coalition staff and leadership. The successful candidate will have a strong background in public policy, advocacy, some grassroots organizing experience, a track record of successful involvement in new policy initiatives, as well as expertise in report writing, communication, and familiarity with corporate or project development finance, with a deep commitment to building the labor movement and fighting the climate crisis.
Key Responsibilities:
Policy Development and Advocacy: Support staff working on the development and execution of (i) local, state, and federal climate change policy initiatives, focusing on ideas that encourage investment in renewable and clean energy and sustainable technologies and (ii) labor standards such as prevailing wage, targeted hire, and apprenticeship programs, working closely with local unions to promote pro-worker conditions in the clean energy sector.
Research and Reporting: Conduct research on climate policies and labor standards, produce short and medium-length reports, and support communications to promote our organization's mission and influence policy discussions.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, government agencies, industry partners, and local communities.
Financial Analysis: Utilize financial analysis and Excel models to assess the economic viability of climate-related transactions and investments.
Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to the policy and research team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
Qualifications:
A minimum of 5 years of experience in public policy, advocacy, and/or grassroots organizing, with a proven track record of driving positive policy outcomes;
A master’s degree in a relevant field or a JD;
Expertise in state and federal climate change policy, with a strong focus on clean energy and sustainable technologies;
Experience in advocating for labor standards such as prevailing wage and apprenticeship programs;
Familiarity with financial analysis and Excel models for assessing climate-related transactions;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Experience working with local unions and strong stakeholder engagement skills are a plus;
Management experience is a plus but not an essential qualification.
Working conditions:
This is a full-time, remote position based in the New York City metro area. Long hours will be required on occasion. The position will require some travel. CJNRC will follow public health guidance related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $105,000-125,000. CJNRC offers an excellent benefits package that includes employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for full-time staff and their qualified dependents, a voluntary dependent care assistance program, and generous time off.
To Apply:
Send application with Resume, Cover Letter, and writing sample to: hiring@cjnrc.org with the subject line “Deputy Policy Director.”
This position is open until filled; however, preference will be given to applications received before December 5, 2023. The posting/acceptance of applications may close at any time thereafter. Job descriptions do not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of every activity or responsibility that is required.
CJNRC is committed to equal opportunity, and encourages applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, genders, national origins, ethnicities, religions, and veteran status. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and experiences related to our core organizational values and objectives to apply.
Nov 28, 2023
Full time
The Climate Jobs National Resource Center (CJNRC) is a labor-led organization at the forefront of the fight to combat the climate crisis and reverse racial and economic inequality.
CJNRC is the hub of a growing network of union-led, state-based climate jobs coalitions, providing unions with the information, support, and expertise to lead on climate action. The coalitions we support are organizing to build a clean energy economy at the scale and pace that climate science demands, create and expand access to good union jobs in under-resourced communities, and advance equity.
CJNRC and our network of coalitions are at the leading edge of both workers’ rights and climate action, two defining issues of our time. The coalitions have helped pass the nation’s most ambitious climate policies, won the strongest labor and equity standards for clean energy workers in the country, and built winning campaigns for worker-centered and equity-focused climate investments and good union jobs that will transform the future of the US economy.
To advance this crucial work, CJNRC is hiring a Deputy Policy Director to play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing climate change policies, with a specific emphasis on policies that drive investment in renewable and clean energy, including solar power, onshore and offshore wind power, storage technology, green hydrogen, thermal networks, distributed generation, and microgrids. The Deputy Director will also support federal, state, and local work on labor standards, such as prevailing wage, targeted hire, and apprenticeship. The Deputy Policy Director will report to the Policy Director and will work closely with other CJNRC national staff and state coalition staff and leadership. The successful candidate will have a strong background in public policy, advocacy, some grassroots organizing experience, a track record of successful involvement in new policy initiatives, as well as expertise in report writing, communication, and familiarity with corporate or project development finance, with a deep commitment to building the labor movement and fighting the climate crisis.
Key Responsibilities:
Policy Development and Advocacy: Support staff working on the development and execution of (i) local, state, and federal climate change policy initiatives, focusing on ideas that encourage investment in renewable and clean energy and sustainable technologies and (ii) labor standards such as prevailing wage, targeted hire, and apprenticeship programs, working closely with local unions to promote pro-worker conditions in the clean energy sector.
Research and Reporting: Conduct research on climate policies and labor standards, produce short and medium-length reports, and support communications to promote our organization's mission and influence policy discussions.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, government agencies, industry partners, and local communities.
Financial Analysis: Utilize financial analysis and Excel models to assess the economic viability of climate-related transactions and investments.
Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to the policy and research team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
Qualifications:
A minimum of 5 years of experience in public policy, advocacy, and/or grassroots organizing, with a proven track record of driving positive policy outcomes;
A master’s degree in a relevant field or a JD;
Expertise in state and federal climate change policy, with a strong focus on clean energy and sustainable technologies;
Experience in advocating for labor standards such as prevailing wage and apprenticeship programs;
Familiarity with financial analysis and Excel models for assessing climate-related transactions;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Experience working with local unions and strong stakeholder engagement skills are a plus;
Management experience is a plus but not an essential qualification.
Working conditions:
This is a full-time, remote position based in the New York City metro area. Long hours will be required on occasion. The position will require some travel. CJNRC will follow public health guidance related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $105,000-125,000. CJNRC offers an excellent benefits package that includes employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for full-time staff and their qualified dependents, a voluntary dependent care assistance program, and generous time off.
To Apply:
Send application with Resume, Cover Letter, and writing sample to: hiring@cjnrc.org with the subject line “Deputy Policy Director.”
This position is open until filled; however, preference will be given to applications received before December 5, 2023. The posting/acceptance of applications may close at any time thereafter. Job descriptions do not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of every activity or responsibility that is required.
CJNRC is committed to equal opportunity, and encourages applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, genders, national origins, ethnicities, religions, and veteran status. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and experiences related to our core organizational values and objectives to apply.
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO became a program of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our conservation missions.
HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the conservation of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To help achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking a Deputy Director to be based in Denver, Colorado .
This is an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing and in-demand program. The time is now for HECHO to expand its reach, influence, and impact by ensuring Hispanic leaders in targeted geographies have the resources they need to drive equitable and enduring public lands conservation wins and Hispanic voices are front and center in public lands decision-making and advocacy. At this pivotal point in HECHO’s growth, to achieve impact at scale, we seek a leader that can direct HECHO’s critical organizational and operational needs in support of growing programmatic work.
Reporting to the HECHO Executive Director, the HECHO Deputy Director will assist the Executive Director in implementing HECHO’s strategic roadmap, and where appropriate implement new processes and approaches to achieve it. They will work with the Executive Director, NWF Operations, and Philanthropy staff to diversify and grow HECHO’s revenue streams while effectively managing systems that maintain efficient operations and build synergies between HECHO and NWF. This full-time position will drive efforts to diversify HECHO’s raised revenue sources and assist HECHO’s Executive Director in the operations of the program, and will be a direct supervisor of several staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the implementation of HECHO’s development and fundraising plan by working closely with the Executive Director, HECHO staff, and NWF Philanthropy staff to build revenues from individual donors, businesses, foundations, and other funding sources. This includes:
Cultivating, developing, and deepening relationships with people and institutions, and connecting those relationships to opportunities for giving through gifts of “time, talent, and/or treasure.”
Managing communications with individual supporters and institutional partners, including working with HECHO staff to develop and implement a year-round outreach plan to consistently raise awareness about HECHO and connect to HECHO’s supporters and partners.
Managing the production of annual appeals, donor appreciation outreach, and impact reports.
Supporting and guiding HECHO Advisory Board members involved in soliciting gifts.
Acting as a liaison between the NWF Philanthropy Department and HECHO, collaborating to advance donor prospecting and research, and tracking donors in a database.
Taking ownership for writing compelling letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports for grants and other funding opportunities.
Serve as the lead person assuring efficient operation and administration of the HECHO program. This includes:
Ensuring the management of HECHO operations, including communicating policies and expectations to staff and day-to-day administration (contracts, invoices, expense reporting, etc.).
With NWF Operations and Philanthropy, ensure HECHO properly reports and administers its existing and new grants.
Provide support to the Executive Director as an internal leader by:
Managing HECHO recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention.
Coordinating day-to-day staff management and development with HECHO Executive Director.
Assisting in the performance management process to develop annual workplans and measuring progress against goals.
Support the Executive Director in communications with donors, partners, and funders, including drafting and reviewing messaging, coordinating follow-up, and creating an outreach calendar.
Be conversant in HECHO’s mission, programs, and approach to engage external audiences, and to serve as a primary ambassador of the HECHO program.
Build collaborative relationships with partner programs and organizations to create strategic funding and programmatic alignments when possible.
Contribute to an organization culture that values collaboration, learning, equity, and meaningful change.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years of experience with non-profit management, operations and/or fundraising experience.
A passion for and/or understanding of public land conservation and commitment to access, inclusion, and representation on public lands and in their management.
Motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized.
Committed to an environmental justice approach in program development and partner engagement.
Demonstrated ability to manage financials and create budgets successfully.
Excellent writing and research skills, and ability to produce and edit work appropriate for external audiences with little oversight.
Proven success in cultivating and deepening relationships with people and institutions.
Authentic, effective, and professional interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage across difference.
Familiarity with Hispanic cultural heritage; fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Ability to thrive in a multiple-task work environment, work independently with minimal supervision, set priorities and follow through to completion, with excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with colleagues across geographies and time zones.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; post-graduate degree and/or relevant work experience desirable.
Experience:
Previous experience in non-profit fundraising, including writing letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and/or grant reports.
Financial management and budgeting experience.
Ability to collaborate, communicate, and coordinate effectively and efficiently with both internal multi-disciplinary teams and external partners to achieve results.
Experience managing simultaneous work streams and tracking deliverables, through various organization systems and work flow processes.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and manage activities independently.
Demonstrated knowledge of diverse cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share that knowledge in a culturally responsive way.
NWF and HECHO Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's and HECHO’s mission.
Travel Requirements:
This position requires in-person travel across the West and to D.C. and can anticipate 4-6 trips per year, 12-15 nights per year, in accordance with COVID-19 safety guidance.
Location and Work Mode :
This position is based in the Denver area with expectation for location in the Denver office. The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. In this position, the employee may work in the office or in a hybrid manner, to be decided jointly with their supervisor in the final stages of the interview process.
About National Wildlife Federation:
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through science-based programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, and are continuing to explore what our future of work will be moving forward. Proof of vaccination will be required to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please submit your resume, along with a letter responding to the following, as a PDF:
Why is HECHO’s mission of interest to you?
Describe a time when you designed and led a project to successful completion.
Describe a successful individual or institutional donor fundraising campaign with which you have been involved or provided a leadership role.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Mar 21, 2023
Full time
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO became a program of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our conservation missions.
HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the conservation of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To help achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking a Deputy Director to be based in Denver, Colorado .
This is an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing and in-demand program. The time is now for HECHO to expand its reach, influence, and impact by ensuring Hispanic leaders in targeted geographies have the resources they need to drive equitable and enduring public lands conservation wins and Hispanic voices are front and center in public lands decision-making and advocacy. At this pivotal point in HECHO’s growth, to achieve impact at scale, we seek a leader that can direct HECHO’s critical organizational and operational needs in support of growing programmatic work.
Reporting to the HECHO Executive Director, the HECHO Deputy Director will assist the Executive Director in implementing HECHO’s strategic roadmap, and where appropriate implement new processes and approaches to achieve it. They will work with the Executive Director, NWF Operations, and Philanthropy staff to diversify and grow HECHO’s revenue streams while effectively managing systems that maintain efficient operations and build synergies between HECHO and NWF. This full-time position will drive efforts to diversify HECHO’s raised revenue sources and assist HECHO’s Executive Director in the operations of the program, and will be a direct supervisor of several staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the implementation of HECHO’s development and fundraising plan by working closely with the Executive Director, HECHO staff, and NWF Philanthropy staff to build revenues from individual donors, businesses, foundations, and other funding sources. This includes:
Cultivating, developing, and deepening relationships with people and institutions, and connecting those relationships to opportunities for giving through gifts of “time, talent, and/or treasure.”
Managing communications with individual supporters and institutional partners, including working with HECHO staff to develop and implement a year-round outreach plan to consistently raise awareness about HECHO and connect to HECHO’s supporters and partners.
Managing the production of annual appeals, donor appreciation outreach, and impact reports.
Supporting and guiding HECHO Advisory Board members involved in soliciting gifts.
Acting as a liaison between the NWF Philanthropy Department and HECHO, collaborating to advance donor prospecting and research, and tracking donors in a database.
Taking ownership for writing compelling letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports for grants and other funding opportunities.
Serve as the lead person assuring efficient operation and administration of the HECHO program. This includes:
Ensuring the management of HECHO operations, including communicating policies and expectations to staff and day-to-day administration (contracts, invoices, expense reporting, etc.).
With NWF Operations and Philanthropy, ensure HECHO properly reports and administers its existing and new grants.
Provide support to the Executive Director as an internal leader by:
Managing HECHO recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention.
Coordinating day-to-day staff management and development with HECHO Executive Director.
Assisting in the performance management process to develop annual workplans and measuring progress against goals.
Support the Executive Director in communications with donors, partners, and funders, including drafting and reviewing messaging, coordinating follow-up, and creating an outreach calendar.
Be conversant in HECHO’s mission, programs, and approach to engage external audiences, and to serve as a primary ambassador of the HECHO program.
Build collaborative relationships with partner programs and organizations to create strategic funding and programmatic alignments when possible.
Contribute to an organization culture that values collaboration, learning, equity, and meaningful change.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years of experience with non-profit management, operations and/or fundraising experience.
A passion for and/or understanding of public land conservation and commitment to access, inclusion, and representation on public lands and in their management.
Motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized.
Committed to an environmental justice approach in program development and partner engagement.
Demonstrated ability to manage financials and create budgets successfully.
Excellent writing and research skills, and ability to produce and edit work appropriate for external audiences with little oversight.
Proven success in cultivating and deepening relationships with people and institutions.
Authentic, effective, and professional interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage across difference.
Familiarity with Hispanic cultural heritage; fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Ability to thrive in a multiple-task work environment, work independently with minimal supervision, set priorities and follow through to completion, with excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with colleagues across geographies and time zones.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; post-graduate degree and/or relevant work experience desirable.
Experience:
Previous experience in non-profit fundraising, including writing letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and/or grant reports.
Financial management and budgeting experience.
Ability to collaborate, communicate, and coordinate effectively and efficiently with both internal multi-disciplinary teams and external partners to achieve results.
Experience managing simultaneous work streams and tracking deliverables, through various organization systems and work flow processes.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and manage activities independently.
Demonstrated knowledge of diverse cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share that knowledge in a culturally responsive way.
NWF and HECHO Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's and HECHO’s mission.
Travel Requirements:
This position requires in-person travel across the West and to D.C. and can anticipate 4-6 trips per year, 12-15 nights per year, in accordance with COVID-19 safety guidance.
Location and Work Mode :
This position is based in the Denver area with expectation for location in the Denver office. The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. In this position, the employee may work in the office or in a hybrid manner, to be decided jointly with their supervisor in the final stages of the interview process.
About National Wildlife Federation:
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through science-based programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, and are continuing to explore what our future of work will be moving forward. Proof of vaccination will be required to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please submit your resume, along with a letter responding to the following, as a PDF:
Why is HECHO’s mission of interest to you?
Describe a time when you designed and led a project to successful completion.
Describe a successful individual or institutional donor fundraising campaign with which you have been involved or provided a leadership role.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO became a program of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our conservation missions.
HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the conservation of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To help achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking a Deputy Director to be based in Denver, Colorado .
This is an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing and in-demand program. The time is now for HECHO to expand its reach, influence, and impact by ensuring Hispanic leaders in targeted geographies have the resources they need to drive equitable and enduring public lands conservation wins and Hispanic voices are front and center in public lands decision-making and advocacy. At this pivotal point in HECHO’s growth, to achieve impact at scale, we seek a leader that can direct HECHO’s critical organizational and operational needs in support of growing programmatic work.
Reporting to the HECHO Executive Director, the HECHO Deputy Director will assist the Executive Director in implementing HECHO’s strategic roadmap, and where appropriate implement new processes and approaches to achieve it. They will work with the Executive Director, NWF Operations, and Philanthropy staff to diversify and grow HECHO’s revenue streams while effectively managing systems that maintain efficient operations and build synergies between HECHO and NWF. This full-time position will drive efforts to diversify HECHO’s raised revenue sources and assist HECHO’s Executive Director in the operations of the program, and will be a direct supervisor of several staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the implementation of HECHO’s development and fundraising plan by working closely with the Executive Director, HECHO staff, and NWF Philanthropy staff to build revenues from individual donors, businesses, foundations, and other funding sources. This includes:
Cultivating, developing, and deepening relationships with people and institutions, and connecting those relationships to opportunities for giving through gifts of “time, talent, and/or treasure.”
Managing communications with individual supporters and institutional partners, including working with HECHO staff to develop and implement a year-round outreach plan to consistently raise awareness about HECHO and connect to HECHO’s supporters and partners.
Managing the production of annual appeals, donor appreciation outreach, and impact reports.
Supporting and guiding HECHO Advisory Board members involved in soliciting gifts.
Acting as a liaison between the NWF Philanthropy Department and HECHO, collaborating to advance donor prospecting and research, and tracking donors in a database.
Taking ownership for writing compelling letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports for grants and other funding opportunities.
Serve as the lead person assuring efficient operation and administration of the HECHO program. This includes:
Ensuring the management of HECHO operations, including communicating policies and expectations to staff and day-to-day administration (contracts, invoices, expense reporting, etc.).
With NWF Operations and Philanthropy, ensure HECHO properly reports and administers its existing and new grants.
Provide support to the Executive Director as an internal leader by:
Managing HECHO recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention.
Coordinating day-to-day staff management and development with HECHO Executive Director.
Assisting in the performance management process to develop annual workplans and measuring progress against goals.
Support the Executive Director in communications with donors, partners, and funders, including drafting and reviewing messaging, coordinating follow-up, and creating an outreach calendar.
Be conversant in HECHO’s mission, programs, and approach to engage external audiences, and to serve as a primary ambassador of the HECHO program.
Build collaborative relationships with partner programs and organizations to create strategic funding and programmatic alignments when possible.
Contribute to an organization culture that values collaboration, learning, equity, and meaningful change.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years of experience with non-profit management, operations and/or fundraising experience.
A passion for and/or understanding of public land conservation and commitment to access, inclusion, and representation on public lands and in their management.
Motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized.
Committed to an environmental justice approach in program development and partner engagement.
Demonstrated ability to manage financials and create budgets successfully.
Excellent writing and research skills, and ability to produce and edit work appropriate for external audiences with little oversight.
Proven success in cultivating and deepening relationships with people and institutions.
Authentic, effective, and professional interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage across difference.
Familiarity with Hispanic cultural heritage; fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Ability to thrive in a multiple-task work environment, work independently with minimal supervision, set priorities and follow through to completion, with excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with colleagues across geographies and time zones.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; post-graduate degree and/or relevant work experience desirable.
Experience:
Previous experience in non-profit fundraising, including writing letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and/or grant reports.
Financial management and budgeting experience.
Ability to collaborate, communicate, and coordinate effectively and efficiently with both internal multi-disciplinary teams and external partners to achieve results.
Experience managing simultaneous work streams and tracking deliverables, through various organization systems and work flow processes.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and manage activities independently.
Demonstrated knowledge of diverse cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share that knowledge in a culturally responsive way.
NWF and HECHO Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's and HECHO’s mission.
Travel Requirements:
This position requires in-person travel across the West and to D.C. and can anticipate 4-6 trips per year, 12-15 nights per year, in accordance with COVID-19 safety guidance.
Location and Work Mode :
This position is based in the Denver area with expectation for location in the Denver office. The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. In this position, the employee may work in the office or in a hybrid manner, to be decided jointly with their supervisor in the final stages of the interview process.
About National Wildlife Federation:
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through science-based programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, and are continuing to explore what our future of work will be moving forward. Proof of vaccination will be required to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please submit your resume, along with a letter responding to the following, as a PDF:
Why is HECHO’s mission of interest to you?
Describe a time when you designed and led a project to successful completion.
Describe a successful individual or institutional donor fundraising campaign with which you have been involved or provided a leadership role.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Jan 17, 2023
Full time
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO became a program of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our conservation missions.
HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the conservation of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To help achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking a Deputy Director to be based in Denver, Colorado .
This is an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing and in-demand program. The time is now for HECHO to expand its reach, influence, and impact by ensuring Hispanic leaders in targeted geographies have the resources they need to drive equitable and enduring public lands conservation wins and Hispanic voices are front and center in public lands decision-making and advocacy. At this pivotal point in HECHO’s growth, to achieve impact at scale, we seek a leader that can direct HECHO’s critical organizational and operational needs in support of growing programmatic work.
Reporting to the HECHO Executive Director, the HECHO Deputy Director will assist the Executive Director in implementing HECHO’s strategic roadmap, and where appropriate implement new processes and approaches to achieve it. They will work with the Executive Director, NWF Operations, and Philanthropy staff to diversify and grow HECHO’s revenue streams while effectively managing systems that maintain efficient operations and build synergies between HECHO and NWF. This full-time position will drive efforts to diversify HECHO’s raised revenue sources and assist HECHO’s Executive Director in the operations of the program, and will be a direct supervisor of several staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the implementation of HECHO’s development and fundraising plan by working closely with the Executive Director, HECHO staff, and NWF Philanthropy staff to build revenues from individual donors, businesses, foundations, and other funding sources. This includes:
Cultivating, developing, and deepening relationships with people and institutions, and connecting those relationships to opportunities for giving through gifts of “time, talent, and/or treasure.”
Managing communications with individual supporters and institutional partners, including working with HECHO staff to develop and implement a year-round outreach plan to consistently raise awareness about HECHO and connect to HECHO’s supporters and partners.
Managing the production of annual appeals, donor appreciation outreach, and impact reports.
Supporting and guiding HECHO Advisory Board members involved in soliciting gifts.
Acting as a liaison between the NWF Philanthropy Department and HECHO, collaborating to advance donor prospecting and research, and tracking donors in a database.
Taking ownership for writing compelling letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports for grants and other funding opportunities.
Serve as the lead person assuring efficient operation and administration of the HECHO program. This includes:
Ensuring the management of HECHO operations, including communicating policies and expectations to staff and day-to-day administration (contracts, invoices, expense reporting, etc.).
With NWF Operations and Philanthropy, ensure HECHO properly reports and administers its existing and new grants.
Provide support to the Executive Director as an internal leader by:
Managing HECHO recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention.
Coordinating day-to-day staff management and development with HECHO Executive Director.
Assisting in the performance management process to develop annual workplans and measuring progress against goals.
Support the Executive Director in communications with donors, partners, and funders, including drafting and reviewing messaging, coordinating follow-up, and creating an outreach calendar.
Be conversant in HECHO’s mission, programs, and approach to engage external audiences, and to serve as a primary ambassador of the HECHO program.
Build collaborative relationships with partner programs and organizations to create strategic funding and programmatic alignments when possible.
Contribute to an organization culture that values collaboration, learning, equity, and meaningful change.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years of experience with non-profit management, operations and/or fundraising experience.
A passion for and/or understanding of public land conservation and commitment to access, inclusion, and representation on public lands and in their management.
Motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized.
Committed to an environmental justice approach in program development and partner engagement.
Demonstrated ability to manage financials and create budgets successfully.
Excellent writing and research skills, and ability to produce and edit work appropriate for external audiences with little oversight.
Proven success in cultivating and deepening relationships with people and institutions.
Authentic, effective, and professional interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage across difference.
Familiarity with Hispanic cultural heritage; fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Ability to thrive in a multiple-task work environment, work independently with minimal supervision, set priorities and follow through to completion, with excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with colleagues across geographies and time zones.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; post-graduate degree and/or relevant work experience desirable.
Experience:
Previous experience in non-profit fundraising, including writing letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and/or grant reports.
Financial management and budgeting experience.
Ability to collaborate, communicate, and coordinate effectively and efficiently with both internal multi-disciplinary teams and external partners to achieve results.
Experience managing simultaneous work streams and tracking deliverables, through various organization systems and work flow processes.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and manage activities independently.
Demonstrated knowledge of diverse cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share that knowledge in a culturally responsive way.
NWF and HECHO Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's and HECHO’s mission.
Travel Requirements:
This position requires in-person travel across the West and to D.C. and can anticipate 4-6 trips per year, 12-15 nights per year, in accordance with COVID-19 safety guidance.
Location and Work Mode :
This position is based in the Denver area with expectation for location in the Denver office. The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. In this position, the employee may work in the office or in a hybrid manner, to be decided jointly with their supervisor in the final stages of the interview process.
About National Wildlife Federation:
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through science-based programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, and are continuing to explore what our future of work will be moving forward. Proof of vaccination will be required to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please submit your resume, along with a letter responding to the following, as a PDF:
Why is HECHO’s mission of interest to you?
Describe a time when you designed and led a project to successful completion.
Describe a successful individual or institutional donor fundraising campaign with which you have been involved or provided a leadership role.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
League of Conservation Voters
Raleigh, NC (preferred) or Charlotte, NC
Title: North Carolina Field Director
Department: Campaigns
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Deputy National Field Director
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Raleigh, NC (preferred) or Charlotte, NC
Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: E
Salary Range (depending on experience): $83,228-$101,138
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a North Carolina Field Director to lead its North Carolina field activities, overseeing the engagement of LCV members as volunteers and activists in issue and electoral advocacy, and grassroots lobbying activities. The North Carolina Field Director will serve as the Campaigns department’s lead field staffer in North Carolina and will be responsible for coordinating activities and logistics of the program. The North Carolina Field Director will work closely with North Carolina League of Conservation Voters (NCLCV), the state affiliate, and the in-state leadership team to build relationships with environmental groups and community leaders to advocate for climate action.
Responsibilities:
Work with the Campaigns department and NCLCV staff to develop field plans that engage community members and advocate for just and equitable federal environmental policy priorities, and oversee management of a field vendor firm in executing programs.
Collaborate with the Campaigns department to develop and implement organizer and volunteer trainings, with a focus on further developing volunteer leadership skills of young people and communities of color to become environmental advocates.
Ensure that all volunteer outreach and engagement is meticulously tracked in VAN and maintain in-state reporting to measure goal progress and organizing successes through written reports.
Help develop and test organizing strategies and tools, with focus on increasing engagement, particularly with communities of color and with youth.
Work with organizers to develop trainings and events to engage and educate community members and volunteers on policy priorities that intersect or are centered in environmental and racial justice.
Train organizers and volunteers in effective storytelling and engagement tactics to highlight the personal and public impacts of environmental policies.
Develop relationships and create equitable partnerships with environmental, social justice and other progressive leaders, working together to advocate for policies that will advance racial and environmental justice for North Carolina.
Travel up to 20% of the time to meet with organizers, provide in-person training, and participate in other in-person program-related activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – Minimum of 4 years or 3+ electoral cycles experience in community, issue, labor, or political organizing; 1 electoral cycle or 2 years of experience managing and training teams representing a rich mix of talent, experience, backgrounds, and perspectives. Experience tracking data in VAN or VoteBuilder. Demonstrated experience implementing digital organizing tools, including peer-to-peer texting. Preferred – Experience working on an issue campaign, especially environmental. Experience with youth organizing. Experience effectively managing teams in multiple geographies.
Skills: Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and partner organizations. Ability to multitask without sacrificing quality of work. Ability to foster a collaborative team and results oriented work environment. Exceptional leadership, project management and coaching skills including supporting remote staff. Must possess strong written and oral communication skills. Fluency in VAN and Microsoft Office Suite required; other tools, including Hustle or Relay and social media, a plus.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions: This job operates both in a professional office environment and in outdoor and indoor public spaces, and the person will be exposed to outdoor elements such as precipitation, wind, and high/low temperatures. This position is occasionally sedentary; however, attending meetings and canvassing out in the communities is also frequently required. The person in the position will frequently be expected to move about to accomplish tasks and move between sites. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with community members and must be able to exchange accurate information. Ability to work hours exceeding stated office hours, as needed, including weekends. Position requires a valid driver’s license and liability insurance or access to reliable transportation. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “NC Field Director” in the subject line by January 2, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Dec 02, 2022
Full time
Title: North Carolina Field Director
Department: Campaigns
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Deputy National Field Director
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Raleigh, NC (preferred) or Charlotte, NC
Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: E
Salary Range (depending on experience): $83,228-$101,138
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a North Carolina Field Director to lead its North Carolina field activities, overseeing the engagement of LCV members as volunteers and activists in issue and electoral advocacy, and grassroots lobbying activities. The North Carolina Field Director will serve as the Campaigns department’s lead field staffer in North Carolina and will be responsible for coordinating activities and logistics of the program. The North Carolina Field Director will work closely with North Carolina League of Conservation Voters (NCLCV), the state affiliate, and the in-state leadership team to build relationships with environmental groups and community leaders to advocate for climate action.
Responsibilities:
Work with the Campaigns department and NCLCV staff to develop field plans that engage community members and advocate for just and equitable federal environmental policy priorities, and oversee management of a field vendor firm in executing programs.
Collaborate with the Campaigns department to develop and implement organizer and volunteer trainings, with a focus on further developing volunteer leadership skills of young people and communities of color to become environmental advocates.
Ensure that all volunteer outreach and engagement is meticulously tracked in VAN and maintain in-state reporting to measure goal progress and organizing successes through written reports.
Help develop and test organizing strategies and tools, with focus on increasing engagement, particularly with communities of color and with youth.
Work with organizers to develop trainings and events to engage and educate community members and volunteers on policy priorities that intersect or are centered in environmental and racial justice.
Train organizers and volunteers in effective storytelling and engagement tactics to highlight the personal and public impacts of environmental policies.
Develop relationships and create equitable partnerships with environmental, social justice and other progressive leaders, working together to advocate for policies that will advance racial and environmental justice for North Carolina.
Travel up to 20% of the time to meet with organizers, provide in-person training, and participate in other in-person program-related activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – Minimum of 4 years or 3+ electoral cycles experience in community, issue, labor, or political organizing; 1 electoral cycle or 2 years of experience managing and training teams representing a rich mix of talent, experience, backgrounds, and perspectives. Experience tracking data in VAN or VoteBuilder. Demonstrated experience implementing digital organizing tools, including peer-to-peer texting. Preferred – Experience working on an issue campaign, especially environmental. Experience with youth organizing. Experience effectively managing teams in multiple geographies.
Skills: Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and partner organizations. Ability to multitask without sacrificing quality of work. Ability to foster a collaborative team and results oriented work environment. Exceptional leadership, project management and coaching skills including supporting remote staff. Must possess strong written and oral communication skills. Fluency in VAN and Microsoft Office Suite required; other tools, including Hustle or Relay and social media, a plus.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions: This job operates both in a professional office environment and in outdoor and indoor public spaces, and the person will be exposed to outdoor elements such as precipitation, wind, and high/low temperatures. This position is occasionally sedentary; however, attending meetings and canvassing out in the communities is also frequently required. The person in the position will frequently be expected to move about to accomplish tasks and move between sites. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with community members and must be able to exchange accurate information. Ability to work hours exceeding stated office hours, as needed, including weekends. Position requires a valid driver’s license and liability insurance or access to reliable transportation. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “NC Field Director” in the subject line by January 2, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO became a program of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our conservation missions.
HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the conservation of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To help achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking a Deputy Director to be based in Denver, Colorado .
This is an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing and in-demand program. The time is now for HECHO to expand its reach, influence, and impact by ensuring Hispanic leaders in targeted geographies have the resources they need to drive equitable and enduring public lands conservation wins and Hispanic voices are front and center in public lands decision-making and advocacy. At this pivotal point in HECHO’s growth, to achieve impact at scale, we seek a leader that can direct HECHO’s critical organizational and operational needs in support of growing programmatic work.
Reporting to the HECHO Executive Director, the HECHO Deputy Director will assist the Executive Director in implementing HECHO’s strategic roadmap, and where appropriate implement new processes and approaches to achieve it. They will work with the Executive Director, NWF Operations, and Philanthropy staff to diversify and grow HECHO’s revenue streams while effectively managing systems that maintain efficient operations and build synergies between HECHO and NWF. This full-time position will drive efforts to diversify HECHO’s raised revenue sources and assist HECHO’s Executive Director in the operations of the program, and will be a direct supervisor of several staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the implementation of HECHO’s development and fundraising plan by working closely with the Executive Director, HECHO staff, and NWF Philanthropy staff to build revenues from individual donors, businesses, foundations, and other funding sources. This includes:
Cultivating, developing, and deepening relationships with people and institutions, and connecting those relationships to opportunities for giving through gifts of “time, talent, and/or treasure.”
Managing communications with individual supporters and institutional partners, including working with HECHO staff to develop and implement a year-round outreach plan to consistently raise awareness about HECHO and connect to HECHO’s supporters and partners.
Managing the production of annual appeals, donor appreciation outreach, and impact reports.
Supporting and guiding HECHO Advisory Board members involved in soliciting gifts.
Acting as a liaison between the NWF Philanthropy Department and HECHO, collaborating to advance donor prospecting and research, and tracking donors in a database.
Taking ownership for writing compelling letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports for grants and other funding opportunities.
Serve as the lead person assuring efficient operation and administration of the HECHO program. This includes:
Ensuring the management of HECHO operations, including communicating policies and expectations to staff and day-to-day administration (contracts, invoices, expense reporting, etc.).
With NWF Operations and Philanthropy, ensure HECHO properly reports and administers its existing and new grants.
Provide support to the Executive Director as an internal leader by:
Managing HECHO recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention.
Coordinating day-to-day staff management and development with HECHO Executive Director.
Assisting in the performance management process to develop annual workplans and measuring progress against goals.
Support the Executive Director in communications with donors, partners, and funders, including drafting and reviewing messaging, coordinating follow-up, and creating an outreach calendar.
Be conversant in HECHO’s mission, programs, and approach to engage external audiences, and to serve as a primary ambassador of the HECHO program.
Build collaborative relationships with partner programs and organizations to create strategic funding and programmatic alignments when possible.
Contribute to an organization culture that values collaboration, learning, equity, and meaningful change.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years of experience with non-profit management, operations and/or fundraising experience.
A passion for and/or understanding of public land conservation and commitment to access, inclusion, and representation on public lands and in their management.
Motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized.
Committed to an environmental justice approach in program development and partner engagement.
Demonstrated ability to manage financials and create budgets successfully.
Excellent writing and research skills, and ability to produce and edit work appropriate for external audiences with little oversight.
Proven success in cultivating and deepening relationships with people and institutions.
Authentic, effective, and professional interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage across difference.
Familiarity with Hispanic cultural heritage; fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Ability to thrive in a multiple-task work environment, work independently with minimal supervision, set priorities and follow through to completion, with excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with colleagues across geographies and time zones.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; post-graduate degree and/or relevant work experience desirable.
Experience:
Previous experience in non-profit fundraising, including writing letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and/or grant reports.
Financial management and budgeting experience.
Ability to collaborate, communicate, and coordinate effectively and efficiently with both internal multi-disciplinary teams and external partners to achieve results.
Experience managing simultaneous work streams and tracking deliverables, through various organization systems and work flow processes.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and manage activities independently.
Demonstrated knowledge of diverse cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share that knowledge in a culturally responsive way.
NWF and HECHO Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's and HECHO’s mission.
Travel Requirements:
This position requires in-person travel across the West and to D.C. and can anticipate 4-6 trips per year, 12-15 nights per year, in accordance with COVID-19 safety guidance.
Location and Work Mode :
This position is based in the Denver area with expectation for location in the Denver office. The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. In this position, the employee may work in the office or in a hybrid manner, to be decided jointly with their supervisor in the final stages of the interview process.
About National Wildlife Federation:
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through science-based programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, and are continuing to explore what our future of work will be moving forward. Proof of vaccination will be required to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis up through the end of the day on January 9, 2023.
Please submit your resume, along with a letter responding to the following, as a PDF:
Why is HECHO’s mission of interest to you?
Describe a time when you designed and led a project to successful completion.
Describe a successful individual or institutional donor fundraising campaign with which you have been involved or provided a leadership role.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Dec 02, 2022
Full time
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO became a program of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our conservation missions.
HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the conservation of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To help achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking a Deputy Director to be based in Denver, Colorado .
This is an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing and in-demand program. The time is now for HECHO to expand its reach, influence, and impact by ensuring Hispanic leaders in targeted geographies have the resources they need to drive equitable and enduring public lands conservation wins and Hispanic voices are front and center in public lands decision-making and advocacy. At this pivotal point in HECHO’s growth, to achieve impact at scale, we seek a leader that can direct HECHO’s critical organizational and operational needs in support of growing programmatic work.
Reporting to the HECHO Executive Director, the HECHO Deputy Director will assist the Executive Director in implementing HECHO’s strategic roadmap, and where appropriate implement new processes and approaches to achieve it. They will work with the Executive Director, NWF Operations, and Philanthropy staff to diversify and grow HECHO’s revenue streams while effectively managing systems that maintain efficient operations and build synergies between HECHO and NWF. This full-time position will drive efforts to diversify HECHO’s raised revenue sources and assist HECHO’s Executive Director in the operations of the program, and will be a direct supervisor of several staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the implementation of HECHO’s development and fundraising plan by working closely with the Executive Director, HECHO staff, and NWF Philanthropy staff to build revenues from individual donors, businesses, foundations, and other funding sources. This includes:
Cultivating, developing, and deepening relationships with people and institutions, and connecting those relationships to opportunities for giving through gifts of “time, talent, and/or treasure.”
Managing communications with individual supporters and institutional partners, including working with HECHO staff to develop and implement a year-round outreach plan to consistently raise awareness about HECHO and connect to HECHO’s supporters and partners.
Managing the production of annual appeals, donor appreciation outreach, and impact reports.
Supporting and guiding HECHO Advisory Board members involved in soliciting gifts.
Acting as a liaison between the NWF Philanthropy Department and HECHO, collaborating to advance donor prospecting and research, and tracking donors in a database.
Taking ownership for writing compelling letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports for grants and other funding opportunities.
Serve as the lead person assuring efficient operation and administration of the HECHO program. This includes:
Ensuring the management of HECHO operations, including communicating policies and expectations to staff and day-to-day administration (contracts, invoices, expense reporting, etc.).
With NWF Operations and Philanthropy, ensure HECHO properly reports and administers its existing and new grants.
Provide support to the Executive Director as an internal leader by:
Managing HECHO recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention.
Coordinating day-to-day staff management and development with HECHO Executive Director.
Assisting in the performance management process to develop annual workplans and measuring progress against goals.
Support the Executive Director in communications with donors, partners, and funders, including drafting and reviewing messaging, coordinating follow-up, and creating an outreach calendar.
Be conversant in HECHO’s mission, programs, and approach to engage external audiences, and to serve as a primary ambassador of the HECHO program.
Build collaborative relationships with partner programs and organizations to create strategic funding and programmatic alignments when possible.
Contribute to an organization culture that values collaboration, learning, equity, and meaningful change.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years of experience with non-profit management, operations and/or fundraising experience.
A passion for and/or understanding of public land conservation and commitment to access, inclusion, and representation on public lands and in their management.
Motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized.
Committed to an environmental justice approach in program development and partner engagement.
Demonstrated ability to manage financials and create budgets successfully.
Excellent writing and research skills, and ability to produce and edit work appropriate for external audiences with little oversight.
Proven success in cultivating and deepening relationships with people and institutions.
Authentic, effective, and professional interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage across difference.
Familiarity with Hispanic cultural heritage; fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Ability to thrive in a multiple-task work environment, work independently with minimal supervision, set priorities and follow through to completion, with excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with colleagues across geographies and time zones.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; post-graduate degree and/or relevant work experience desirable.
Experience:
Previous experience in non-profit fundraising, including writing letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and/or grant reports.
Financial management and budgeting experience.
Ability to collaborate, communicate, and coordinate effectively and efficiently with both internal multi-disciplinary teams and external partners to achieve results.
Experience managing simultaneous work streams and tracking deliverables, through various organization systems and work flow processes.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and manage activities independently.
Demonstrated knowledge of diverse cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share that knowledge in a culturally responsive way.
NWF and HECHO Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's and HECHO’s mission.
Travel Requirements:
This position requires in-person travel across the West and to D.C. and can anticipate 4-6 trips per year, 12-15 nights per year, in accordance with COVID-19 safety guidance.
Location and Work Mode :
This position is based in the Denver area with expectation for location in the Denver office. The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. In this position, the employee may work in the office or in a hybrid manner, to be decided jointly with their supervisor in the final stages of the interview process.
About National Wildlife Federation:
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through science-based programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, and are continuing to explore what our future of work will be moving forward. Proof of vaccination will be required to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis up through the end of the day on January 9, 2023.
Please submit your resume, along with a letter responding to the following, as a PDF:
Why is HECHO’s mission of interest to you?
Describe a time when you designed and led a project to successful completion.
Describe a successful individual or institutional donor fundraising campaign with which you have been involved or provided a leadership role.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
King County Department of Local Services, Permitting Division
Renton, WA
SUMMARY:
The Department of Local Services, Permitting Division is seeking an Executive Assistant who will directly support the Permitting Director and Deputy Director in their leadership of the Division. This position requires a high level of discretion due to frequent exposure to sensitive and confidential issues and communications. The selected candidate will perform complex administrative support and organizational coordination functions.
The selected candidate is expected to learn and maintain knowledge of division projects and implement projects at the direction of the Director and Deputy Director, to problem-solve for division-wide issues; to keep the Division Director and Deputy Director apprised of current and potential challenges; to manage and prioritize numerous incoming requests with skill, including those from departmental leadership; and to maintain strict confidentiality. With excellent communication skills, the selected candidate will frequently convey instructions to senior staff on projects in coordination with the Division Director and Deputy Director and ensure follow-through of those instructions. Strong people skills and high attention to detail and accuracy is required.
The incumbent should be committed to working with diverse populations throughout King County to provide excellent customer service to a broad range of cultures, in accordance with the King County Equity and Social Justice Ordinance and the King County Strategic Plan. The position supports and advances the Permitting Division’s values for fair and culturally competent service delivery, innovative, effective and efficient application of resources, building a culture of continuous improvement and expanding opportunities to seek input, listen and respond to residents.
JOB DUTIES:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to:
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
Provide wide variety of daily support to Division Director, Deputy Director, and senior leadership staff to accomplish their duties and responsibilities in the leadership of the division.
Provide technical expertise to the Division Director, Deputy Director, and senior staff.
Support program development for the Division, in coordination with Division Director and Deputy Director.
Assist Division Director, Deputy Director, and Senior Staff with responses to elected officials, community groups and the general public.
Take meeting notes at a wide variety of meetings and track action items and progress.
Compose, draft, summarize, prepare, proofread, edit documents, memos, contracts, letters and/or reports for the Division Director, Deputy Director, Chief Financial Officer, HR Manager and Product Line Managers to ensure they conform to established procedures, and high customer service standards.
Maintain the calendar schedule for the Division Director and Deputy Director.
Develop, implement and evaluate methods for monitoring existing and new administrative systems to support work activities at the division level.
Business System Administration: support for user licenses, accounts, access to enterprise applications, use of system reporting tools, vendor relations and contract administration.
Convey directions and instructions to senior staff on project basis. Furnish explanations, when necessary. Advise staff of the Director’s and Deputy Director’s preference and requirements. Provide regular reminders to staff and maintain a detail tracking system to ensure deadlines are met.
Organize, update and maintain the hard copy and electronic files using various software and systems including SharePoint.
Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Demonstrated experience providing primary administrative support to one or more senior leaders in a business or government setting.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including understanding and executing complex verbal and written instructions.
Excellent organizational skills, requiring ability to prioritize and effectively manage numerous ongoing, emerging projects, and requests daily while meeting deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including considering and responding appropriately to the needs, feelings, concerns and capabilities of a wide diversity of people in different situations. Ability to be tactful, compassionate and sensitive, and treat others with respect.
Strong skillset in providing direction to others and following through on project milestones and deliverables.
Strong familiarity with principles of equity and social justice and ability to apply equity and social justice principles in the workplace.
Excellent problem-solving capabilities, including problems of a complex and sensitive nature regarding staff and organizational function, as well as problems of a technical nature.
Experience managing highly confidential, and sensitive issues effectively and with integrity
Ability to prioritize workload, work efficiently and calmly under pressure with tight turn-around times and every-changing priorities; juggle and track multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
Knowledge and ability to apply proper grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure to documents.
Experience in business system administration
Have intermediate to expert-level skills with technology tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint.
Our most competitive candidate will also have:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products, including as a SharePoint user and/or SharePoint site administrator
Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Power BI
Experience in business system administration
Experience with PeopleSoft, DocuSign, Visio, Teams
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Those applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to interview the week of October 3, 2022.
If you are selected as a finalist, you will be asked to come back the week of October 17, 2022, for a second interview.
This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies for up to 6 months. Including appointed, special duty assignments, STT and TLT opportunities.
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified applicants. WORK SCHEDULE: The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This full-time position is overtime eligible. FORMS AND MATERIALS: An online employment application, resume, and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge and skills for the job are required. SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Interviews will be conducted via Teams. Reference checks and file reviews will be conducted.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: Non-represented
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Vivienne Swai Human Resources Analyst 206-477-1538 vswai@kingcounty.gov Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter. As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to: • submit proof of vaccination or • have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation. People are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of a vaccination approved by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Executive Branch includes employees in the Executive branch, the Assessor’s Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff’s Office, and the Executive Office.
Teleworking Requirement The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking; complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. The responsibilities of this position may include regular and ongoing in-office work involving in person customer service in accordance with the division's available customer service options.
Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations . King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.
The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
King County is the local service provider for the roughly quarter-million people who live in the unincorporated areas of the county. Taken together, the population in unincorporated King County would be the second-largest city in the state. The Department of Local Services includes a Director's Office and the Road Services and Permitting Divisions. The Director’s Office includes a robust Community Service Area group focused on identifying and responding to the needs of urban and rural unincorporated King County residents and businesses. The department provides a single executive point of accountability for delivery of local services to all the unincorporated areas.
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our " True North ", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Sep 13, 2022
Full time
SUMMARY:
The Department of Local Services, Permitting Division is seeking an Executive Assistant who will directly support the Permitting Director and Deputy Director in their leadership of the Division. This position requires a high level of discretion due to frequent exposure to sensitive and confidential issues and communications. The selected candidate will perform complex administrative support and organizational coordination functions.
The selected candidate is expected to learn and maintain knowledge of division projects and implement projects at the direction of the Director and Deputy Director, to problem-solve for division-wide issues; to keep the Division Director and Deputy Director apprised of current and potential challenges; to manage and prioritize numerous incoming requests with skill, including those from departmental leadership; and to maintain strict confidentiality. With excellent communication skills, the selected candidate will frequently convey instructions to senior staff on projects in coordination with the Division Director and Deputy Director and ensure follow-through of those instructions. Strong people skills and high attention to detail and accuracy is required.
The incumbent should be committed to working with diverse populations throughout King County to provide excellent customer service to a broad range of cultures, in accordance with the King County Equity and Social Justice Ordinance and the King County Strategic Plan. The position supports and advances the Permitting Division’s values for fair and culturally competent service delivery, innovative, effective and efficient application of resources, building a culture of continuous improvement and expanding opportunities to seek input, listen and respond to residents.
JOB DUTIES:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to:
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
Provide wide variety of daily support to Division Director, Deputy Director, and senior leadership staff to accomplish their duties and responsibilities in the leadership of the division.
Provide technical expertise to the Division Director, Deputy Director, and senior staff.
Support program development for the Division, in coordination with Division Director and Deputy Director.
Assist Division Director, Deputy Director, and Senior Staff with responses to elected officials, community groups and the general public.
Take meeting notes at a wide variety of meetings and track action items and progress.
Compose, draft, summarize, prepare, proofread, edit documents, memos, contracts, letters and/or reports for the Division Director, Deputy Director, Chief Financial Officer, HR Manager and Product Line Managers to ensure they conform to established procedures, and high customer service standards.
Maintain the calendar schedule for the Division Director and Deputy Director.
Develop, implement and evaluate methods for monitoring existing and new administrative systems to support work activities at the division level.
Business System Administration: support for user licenses, accounts, access to enterprise applications, use of system reporting tools, vendor relations and contract administration.
Convey directions and instructions to senior staff on project basis. Furnish explanations, when necessary. Advise staff of the Director’s and Deputy Director’s preference and requirements. Provide regular reminders to staff and maintain a detail tracking system to ensure deadlines are met.
Organize, update and maintain the hard copy and electronic files using various software and systems including SharePoint.
Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Demonstrated experience providing primary administrative support to one or more senior leaders in a business or government setting.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including understanding and executing complex verbal and written instructions.
Excellent organizational skills, requiring ability to prioritize and effectively manage numerous ongoing, emerging projects, and requests daily while meeting deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including considering and responding appropriately to the needs, feelings, concerns and capabilities of a wide diversity of people in different situations. Ability to be tactful, compassionate and sensitive, and treat others with respect.
Strong skillset in providing direction to others and following through on project milestones and deliverables.
Strong familiarity with principles of equity and social justice and ability to apply equity and social justice principles in the workplace.
Excellent problem-solving capabilities, including problems of a complex and sensitive nature regarding staff and organizational function, as well as problems of a technical nature.
Experience managing highly confidential, and sensitive issues effectively and with integrity
Ability to prioritize workload, work efficiently and calmly under pressure with tight turn-around times and every-changing priorities; juggle and track multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
Knowledge and ability to apply proper grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure to documents.
Experience in business system administration
Have intermediate to expert-level skills with technology tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint.
Our most competitive candidate will also have:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products, including as a SharePoint user and/or SharePoint site administrator
Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Power BI
Experience in business system administration
Experience with PeopleSoft, DocuSign, Visio, Teams
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Those applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to interview the week of October 3, 2022.
If you are selected as a finalist, you will be asked to come back the week of October 17, 2022, for a second interview.
This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies for up to 6 months. Including appointed, special duty assignments, STT and TLT opportunities.
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified applicants. WORK SCHEDULE: The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This full-time position is overtime eligible. FORMS AND MATERIALS: An online employment application, resume, and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge and skills for the job are required. SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Interviews will be conducted via Teams. Reference checks and file reviews will be conducted.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: Non-represented
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Vivienne Swai Human Resources Analyst 206-477-1538 vswai@kingcounty.gov Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter. As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to: • submit proof of vaccination or • have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation. People are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of a vaccination approved by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Executive Branch includes employees in the Executive branch, the Assessor’s Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff’s Office, and the Executive Office.
Teleworking Requirement The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking; complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. The responsibilities of this position may include regular and ongoing in-office work involving in person customer service in accordance with the division's available customer service options.
Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations . King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.
The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
King County is the local service provider for the roughly quarter-million people who live in the unincorporated areas of the county. Taken together, the population in unincorporated King County would be the second-largest city in the state. The Department of Local Services includes a Director's Office and the Road Services and Permitting Divisions. The Director’s Office includes a robust Community Service Area group focused on identifying and responding to the needs of urban and rural unincorporated King County residents and businesses. The department provides a single executive point of accountability for delivery of local services to all the unincorporated areas.
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our " True North ", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The Central Administrative Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a Deputy Director for its office located in Portland.
Background
LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs provide services to farmworkers and representation on Native American issues. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.
Summary of Responsibilities
The Deputy Director is responsible for program-wide administrative issues including:
Compliance with Legal Services Corporation and other grant requirements
Oversight of grant management and reporting
Policy development and implementation
Project management, including some technology project management
Assistance with collective bargaining and personnel issues
As part of the Central Administrative Office management team, the Deputy Director is also responsible for:
Assisting the Executive Director with oversight of LASO’s offices and programs, including training and career development of staff
Working with the Director of Finance and other accounting staff on case management system, trust accounts and other issues
Working with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director to further LASO’s DEI strategy and embed anti-racism principles in our workplace culture
Supervising and supporting administrative staff in the Central Administrative Office
This position reports to the Executive Director.
Qualifications
Ten years of legal experience, including at least five years of management experience, preferably in a nonprofit organization
Strong knowledge of Legal Services Corporation regulations
Experience working in a union environment
Strong analytical and critical thinking ability, including capacity to quickly master and manage multiple complex projects
Understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion principles and a commitment to addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression
The applicant selected for this position must also demonstrate good judgment, the willingness to work as a team, take initiative, and have an overall positive attitude.
Salary/Benefits
Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary depends on experience. Full benefits package including individual and family health, vision and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave; and paid moving expenses.
Closing date
Open until filled. This is a revised posting. Review of resumes to begin on May 4, 2022.
Applications
Send resume, cover letter and written response to the supplemental question below to: Janice Morgan, Executive Director centraljobs@lasoregon.org
Supplemental question
Please provide a written response to the following question and submit as part of your application materials. Limit response to 500 words.
LASO is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our mission that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace environment in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to: (1) serve our diverse client communities effectively, (2) work effectively with colleagues from backgrounds different than your own, (3) acknowledge the systemic barriers that our clients face, and (4) contribute to our efforts to achieve racial justice? Feel free to provide examples and apply various aspects of your life and personal experiences in your response.
We celebrate diversity
LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.
Mar 21, 2022
Full time
The Central Administrative Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a Deputy Director for its office located in Portland.
Background
LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs provide services to farmworkers and representation on Native American issues. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.
Summary of Responsibilities
The Deputy Director is responsible for program-wide administrative issues including:
Compliance with Legal Services Corporation and other grant requirements
Oversight of grant management and reporting
Policy development and implementation
Project management, including some technology project management
Assistance with collective bargaining and personnel issues
As part of the Central Administrative Office management team, the Deputy Director is also responsible for:
Assisting the Executive Director with oversight of LASO’s offices and programs, including training and career development of staff
Working with the Director of Finance and other accounting staff on case management system, trust accounts and other issues
Working with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director to further LASO’s DEI strategy and embed anti-racism principles in our workplace culture
Supervising and supporting administrative staff in the Central Administrative Office
This position reports to the Executive Director.
Qualifications
Ten years of legal experience, including at least five years of management experience, preferably in a nonprofit organization
Strong knowledge of Legal Services Corporation regulations
Experience working in a union environment
Strong analytical and critical thinking ability, including capacity to quickly master and manage multiple complex projects
Understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion principles and a commitment to addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression
The applicant selected for this position must also demonstrate good judgment, the willingness to work as a team, take initiative, and have an overall positive attitude.
Salary/Benefits
Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary depends on experience. Full benefits package including individual and family health, vision and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave; and paid moving expenses.
Closing date
Open until filled. This is a revised posting. Review of resumes to begin on May 4, 2022.
Applications
Send resume, cover letter and written response to the supplemental question below to: Janice Morgan, Executive Director centraljobs@lasoregon.org
Supplemental question
Please provide a written response to the following question and submit as part of your application materials. Limit response to 500 words.
LASO is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our mission that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace environment in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to: (1) serve our diverse client communities effectively, (2) work effectively with colleagues from backgrounds different than your own, (3) acknowledge the systemic barriers that our clients face, and (4) contribute to our efforts to achieve racial justice? Feel free to provide examples and apply various aspects of your life and personal experiences in your response.
We celebrate diversity
LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO became a program of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our conservation missions.
HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the conservation of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking a Deputy Director .
This is an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing and in-demand program. The time is now for HECHO to expand its reach, influence, and impact by ensuring Hispanic leaders in targeted geographies have the resources they need to drive equitable and enduring public lands conservation wins and Hispanic voices are front and center in public lands decision-making and advocacy. At this pivotal point in HECHO’s growth, to achieve impact at scale, we seek a leader that can direct HECHO’s critical organizational and operational needs in support of growing programmatic work.
Reporting to the HECHO Executive Director, the HECHO Deputy Director is responsible for working with NWF Operations and Philanthropy staff to diversify and grow HECHO’s revenue streams while effectively managing systems that maintain efficient operations and build synergies between HECHO and NWF. This new, full-time position will drive efforts to diversify and triple HECHO’s raised revenue sources to reach our 2023 annual revenue goal of $1.28 million while also providing daily support to HECHO’s Executive Director in the operations of the program.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the execution of HECHO’s development and fundraising plan by working closely with NWF Philanthropy staff to build revenues from individual donors, businesses, foundations, and other funding sources. This includes:
Cultivating, developing, and deepening relationships with people and institutions, and connecting those relationships to opportunities for giving through gifts of “time, talent, and/or treasure.”
Managing communications with individual supporters and institutional partners, including working with staff to develop and implement a year-round outreach plan to consistently raise awareness about HECHO and connect to HECHO’s supporters and partners.
Managing the production of annual appeals, donor appreciation outreach, and impact reports.
Supporting and guiding HECHO Advisory Board members involved in soliciting gifts.
Acting as a liaison between the NWF Philanthropy Department and HECHO, collaborating to advance donor prospecting and research, and tracking donors in a database.
Taking ownership for writing compelling letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports for grants and other funding opportunities.
Serve as program lead assuring efficient operation and administration of the HECHO program, working closely with NWF Operations staff. This includes:
Ensure sound management of HECHO operations, including administration (contract, invoices, grants).
Coordinate day-to-day staff management with HECHO Executive Director.
Lead HECHO recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention.
In tandem with NWF Operations, ensure sound financial management.
With NWF Operations, ensure HECHO properly reports and administers its existing and new grants.
Serve as primary liaison with the HECHO Advisory Board.
Support the Executive Director in communications with donors, partners, and funders, including drafting and reviewing messaging, coordinating follow-up, and creating a communications outreach calendar.
Be conversant in HECHO’s mission, programs, and approach to engage external audiences, and to serve as a primary ambassador of the HECHO program.
Build collaborative relationships with partner programs to create strategic funding alignments when possible.
Contribute to an organization culture that values collaboration, learning, equity, and meaningful change.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years of experience with non-profit management, operations and/or fundraising experience.
A passion for public land conservation and commitment to access, inclusion, and representation on public lands and in their management.
Motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized.
Committed to an environmental justice approach in program development and partner engagement.
Demonstrated ability to manage financials and create budgets successfully.
Excellent writing and research skills, and ability to produce and edit work appropriate for external audiences with little oversight.
Proven success in cultivating and deepening relationships with people and institutions.
Authentic, effective, and professional interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage across difference.
Familiarity of Hispanic cultural heritage.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience:
Previous experience in non-profit fundraising, including writing letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and/or grant reports.
Financial management and budgeting experience.
Ability to collaborate, communicate, and coordinate effectively and efficiently with both internal multi-disciplinary teams and external partners to achieve results.
Experience managing simultaneous work streams and tracking deliverables, through various organization systems and work flow processes.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and manage activities independently.
Demonstrated knowledge of diverse cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share that knowledge in a culturally responsive way.
Travel Requirements
Initially, the position will work remotely with an expectation for location in the Denver office. (Due to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to office decisions).
When travel is allowed, expect travel 4-6 times per year, 12-15 nights per year.
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 (depending on experience).
HECHO is a partner and program of the National Wildlife Federation. The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year. In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
Application:
Applications will be accepted through October 25th.
Please submit your resume, along with a letter responding to the following, as a PDF:
Why is HECHO’s mission of interest to you?
How do your experiences and personal strengths prepare you for this position?
Describe a successful individual or institutional donor fundraising campaign with which you have been involved or provided a leadership role.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.
The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply. Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Oct 21, 2021
Full time
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO became a program of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our conservation missions.
HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the conservation of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking a Deputy Director .
This is an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing and in-demand program. The time is now for HECHO to expand its reach, influence, and impact by ensuring Hispanic leaders in targeted geographies have the resources they need to drive equitable and enduring public lands conservation wins and Hispanic voices are front and center in public lands decision-making and advocacy. At this pivotal point in HECHO’s growth, to achieve impact at scale, we seek a leader that can direct HECHO’s critical organizational and operational needs in support of growing programmatic work.
Reporting to the HECHO Executive Director, the HECHO Deputy Director is responsible for working with NWF Operations and Philanthropy staff to diversify and grow HECHO’s revenue streams while effectively managing systems that maintain efficient operations and build synergies between HECHO and NWF. This new, full-time position will drive efforts to diversify and triple HECHO’s raised revenue sources to reach our 2023 annual revenue goal of $1.28 million while also providing daily support to HECHO’s Executive Director in the operations of the program.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the execution of HECHO’s development and fundraising plan by working closely with NWF Philanthropy staff to build revenues from individual donors, businesses, foundations, and other funding sources. This includes:
Cultivating, developing, and deepening relationships with people and institutions, and connecting those relationships to opportunities for giving through gifts of “time, talent, and/or treasure.”
Managing communications with individual supporters and institutional partners, including working with staff to develop and implement a year-round outreach plan to consistently raise awareness about HECHO and connect to HECHO’s supporters and partners.
Managing the production of annual appeals, donor appreciation outreach, and impact reports.
Supporting and guiding HECHO Advisory Board members involved in soliciting gifts.
Acting as a liaison between the NWF Philanthropy Department and HECHO, collaborating to advance donor prospecting and research, and tracking donors in a database.
Taking ownership for writing compelling letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports for grants and other funding opportunities.
Serve as program lead assuring efficient operation and administration of the HECHO program, working closely with NWF Operations staff. This includes:
Ensure sound management of HECHO operations, including administration (contract, invoices, grants).
Coordinate day-to-day staff management with HECHO Executive Director.
Lead HECHO recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention.
In tandem with NWF Operations, ensure sound financial management.
With NWF Operations, ensure HECHO properly reports and administers its existing and new grants.
Serve as primary liaison with the HECHO Advisory Board.
Support the Executive Director in communications with donors, partners, and funders, including drafting and reviewing messaging, coordinating follow-up, and creating a communications outreach calendar.
Be conversant in HECHO’s mission, programs, and approach to engage external audiences, and to serve as a primary ambassador of the HECHO program.
Build collaborative relationships with partner programs to create strategic funding alignments when possible.
Contribute to an organization culture that values collaboration, learning, equity, and meaningful change.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years of experience with non-profit management, operations and/or fundraising experience.
A passion for public land conservation and commitment to access, inclusion, and representation on public lands and in their management.
Motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized.
Committed to an environmental justice approach in program development and partner engagement.
Demonstrated ability to manage financials and create budgets successfully.
Excellent writing and research skills, and ability to produce and edit work appropriate for external audiences with little oversight.
Proven success in cultivating and deepening relationships with people and institutions.
Authentic, effective, and professional interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage across difference.
Familiarity of Hispanic cultural heritage.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience:
Previous experience in non-profit fundraising, including writing letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and/or grant reports.
Financial management and budgeting experience.
Ability to collaborate, communicate, and coordinate effectively and efficiently with both internal multi-disciplinary teams and external partners to achieve results.
Experience managing simultaneous work streams and tracking deliverables, through various organization systems and work flow processes.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and manage activities independently.
Demonstrated knowledge of diverse cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share that knowledge in a culturally responsive way.
Travel Requirements
Initially, the position will work remotely with an expectation for location in the Denver office. (Due to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to office decisions).
When travel is allowed, expect travel 4-6 times per year, 12-15 nights per year.
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 (depending on experience).
HECHO is a partner and program of the National Wildlife Federation. The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year. In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
Application:
Applications will be accepted through October 25th.
Please submit your resume, along with a letter responding to the following, as a PDF:
Why is HECHO’s mission of interest to you?
How do your experiences and personal strengths prepare you for this position?
Describe a successful individual or institutional donor fundraising campaign with which you have been involved or provided a leadership role.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.
The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply. Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.