About the Alliance: The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) is a regional nonprofit organization whose vision is clean streams and rivers flowing through resilient landscapes, cared for by the people who live, work, and play in the Chesapeake Bay watershed; and whose mission is to bring together communities, companies, and conservationists to improve our lands and waters. The Alliance was founded in 1971 and has offices in Annapolis, MD, Lancaster, PA, Washington, D.C., and Richmond, VA.
Job Description: The Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Associate is a fast-paced full-time position working under supervision of the Agriculture Projects Manager. The successful candidate will work directly with farmers and a diverse set of project partners on water quality improvement and climate change mitigation practices, community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation efforts, and more. The Associate will also provide strategic support for the Alliance’s broader Agriculture Program efforts. Substantial outreach to farmers and fieldwork (approximately 30%) is necessary, and, thus, field-savviness is integral to this position.
Specific Duties of the Position:
Support the planning and implementation of agriculture best management practices, primarily focused in south central, south east Pennsylvania
Conduct farmer outreach within current Alliance-corporate partnership frameworks.
Provide direct on-site farm support as needed, approximately 30% of the work week.
Build and maintain relationships with farmers, partner organizations, technical service providers, contractors, and federal and state agencies. Facilitate meetings as appropriate.
Manage communications between various parties involved in project execution.
Assist in contracting development with different providers as delegated, ensure that timely payments, invoices, reimbursements, reporting on associated projects is maintained.
Support the Alliance’s overall Agriculture Program strategic efforts
Assist on grant applications to secure funding that enable the Alliance to meet its Strategic Goals through the Agriculture Program. Includes collaborating on multiple, varied, successful grant proposals.
Participate in Alliance strategic planning efforts, internal committee, and problem-solving oriented teams as assigned.
Contribute to the Alliance’s various Agriculture Program team efforts.
Support external facing communications efforts to engage the Alliance’s diverse audiences.
Provide event support, meeting coordination, and other administrative assistance as appropriate.
Provide assistance in office/facilities management, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in agricultural science, natural resources management, biology, environmental science, or other relevant field. Candidates with alternative education, but with extensive relevant professional experience, will also be considered.
1+ years relevant professional experience (which may include internships) related to the tasks of this position.
Experience engaging with farmers.
Basic understanding of agricultural best management practices.
Strong communications skills, internally as part of a team and also with external audiences.
Great time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
Problem-solver, objective decision maker.
The Alliance aspires to be an inclusive multicultural organization that celebrates the rich dimensions of diversity such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, and religious and political beliefs. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion remain integral to our organizational structure, policies, board of directors, staff, strategic goals, grants, partnerships, and program delivery. The Alliance believes a broad base of participation and partners reflecting all of society is needed to be successful in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed restoration effort. Visit www.allianceforthebay.org/DEI to learn more.
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay offers a family-friendly, flexible work environment. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you meet at least 75% of the qualifications of this description, we encourage you to submit an application.
Supervision : The Agriculture Projects Associate reports directly to the Agriculture Projects Manager
Hours and Location: The Agriculture Projects Associate is based at the Alliance’s Lancaster, Pennsylvania Office with some ability to work from home. This position requires site visits approximately 30% of the time, primarily across south central PA but occasionally to other parts of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Some night and weekend work is required. The position is full-time (40 hours per week). Primarily remote-based candidates may be considered. Salary & Benefits : $45,000 - $50,000, commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits include: health, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement fund, life insurance, professional development opportunities, vacation, sick, and holiday and other leave, and more.
Application: The information listed below should be emailed to Careers@allianceforthebay.org no later than July 16, 2023. Indicate “Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Associate” in the email subject line. No telephone inquiries please. ● Your resume ● A written response to the following prompts: 1. Please, describe your experience working with farmers and landowners. 2. Please, describe your experience pertaining to agricultural best management practices planning and/or installation. ● A list of 3 professional references
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on United Latino Job Bank.
Jun 28, 2023
Full time
About the Alliance: The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) is a regional nonprofit organization whose vision is clean streams and rivers flowing through resilient landscapes, cared for by the people who live, work, and play in the Chesapeake Bay watershed; and whose mission is to bring together communities, companies, and conservationists to improve our lands and waters. The Alliance was founded in 1971 and has offices in Annapolis, MD, Lancaster, PA, Washington, D.C., and Richmond, VA.
Job Description: The Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Associate is a fast-paced full-time position working under supervision of the Agriculture Projects Manager. The successful candidate will work directly with farmers and a diverse set of project partners on water quality improvement and climate change mitigation practices, community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation efforts, and more. The Associate will also provide strategic support for the Alliance’s broader Agriculture Program efforts. Substantial outreach to farmers and fieldwork (approximately 30%) is necessary, and, thus, field-savviness is integral to this position.
Specific Duties of the Position:
Support the planning and implementation of agriculture best management practices, primarily focused in south central, south east Pennsylvania
Conduct farmer outreach within current Alliance-corporate partnership frameworks.
Provide direct on-site farm support as needed, approximately 30% of the work week.
Build and maintain relationships with farmers, partner organizations, technical service providers, contractors, and federal and state agencies. Facilitate meetings as appropriate.
Manage communications between various parties involved in project execution.
Assist in contracting development with different providers as delegated, ensure that timely payments, invoices, reimbursements, reporting on associated projects is maintained.
Support the Alliance’s overall Agriculture Program strategic efforts
Assist on grant applications to secure funding that enable the Alliance to meet its Strategic Goals through the Agriculture Program. Includes collaborating on multiple, varied, successful grant proposals.
Participate in Alliance strategic planning efforts, internal committee, and problem-solving oriented teams as assigned.
Contribute to the Alliance’s various Agriculture Program team efforts.
Support external facing communications efforts to engage the Alliance’s diverse audiences.
Provide event support, meeting coordination, and other administrative assistance as appropriate.
Provide assistance in office/facilities management, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in agricultural science, natural resources management, biology, environmental science, or other relevant field. Candidates with alternative education, but with extensive relevant professional experience, will also be considered.
1+ years relevant professional experience (which may include internships) related to the tasks of this position.
Experience engaging with farmers.
Basic understanding of agricultural best management practices.
Strong communications skills, internally as part of a team and also with external audiences.
Great time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
Problem-solver, objective decision maker.
The Alliance aspires to be an inclusive multicultural organization that celebrates the rich dimensions of diversity such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, and religious and political beliefs. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion remain integral to our organizational structure, policies, board of directors, staff, strategic goals, grants, partnerships, and program delivery. The Alliance believes a broad base of participation and partners reflecting all of society is needed to be successful in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed restoration effort. Visit www.allianceforthebay.org/DEI to learn more.
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay offers a family-friendly, flexible work environment. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you meet at least 75% of the qualifications of this description, we encourage you to submit an application.
Supervision : The Agriculture Projects Associate reports directly to the Agriculture Projects Manager
Hours and Location: The Agriculture Projects Associate is based at the Alliance’s Lancaster, Pennsylvania Office with some ability to work from home. This position requires site visits approximately 30% of the time, primarily across south central PA but occasionally to other parts of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Some night and weekend work is required. The position is full-time (40 hours per week). Primarily remote-based candidates may be considered. Salary & Benefits : $45,000 - $50,000, commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits include: health, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement fund, life insurance, professional development opportunities, vacation, sick, and holiday and other leave, and more.
Application: The information listed below should be emailed to Careers@allianceforthebay.org no later than July 16, 2023. Indicate “Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Associate” in the email subject line. No telephone inquiries please. ● Your resume ● A written response to the following prompts: 1. Please, describe your experience working with farmers and landowners. 2. Please, describe your experience pertaining to agricultural best management practices planning and/or installation. ● A list of 3 professional references
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on United Latino Job Bank.
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Southern Tier and Finger Lakes, New York
About the Alliance: The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) is a regional nonprofit organization whose vision is clean streams and rivers flowing through resilient landscapes, cared for by the people who live, work, and play in the Chesapeake Bay watershed; and whose mission is to bring together communities, companies, and conservationists to improve our lands and waters. The Alliance was founded in 1971 and has offices in Annapolis, MD, Lancaster, PA, Washington, D.C., and Richmond, VA.
Job Description: The New York Agriculture Projects Manager is a fast-paced full-time position working under supervision of the Senior Agriculture Projects Manager. The successful candidate will work directly with farmers and a diverse set of project partners on water quality improvement and climate change mitigation practices, community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation efforts, and more. The Manager will also provide strategic support for the Alliance’s broader Agriculture Program efforts. Substantial outreach to farmers and fieldwork (approximately 60% of time) is necessary, and, thus, field-savviness is integral to this position.
Specific Duties of the Position:
Manage the planning and implementation of agricultural best management practices, primarily focused in the southern tier counties of the Finger Lakes region of New York state.
Independently conduct farmer outreach within Alliance-corporate partnerships.
Provide direct on-site farm support as needed, approximately 60% of the work week.
Develop new partnerships with local stakeholders and community partners.
Build and maintain relationships with farmers, partner organizations, technical service providers, contractors, and federal and state agencies. Facilitate meetings as appropriate.
Manage communications between various parties involved in project execution.
Oversee components of project budgets. As delegated, ensure timely payments, invoices, reimbursements, reporting on associated projects is maintained.
Support the Alliance’s overall Agriculture Program strategic efforts
Pursue funding that enables the Alliance to meet its Strategic Goals through the Agriculture Program. Includes leading and collaborating in multiple, varied, successful grant proposals, especially focused on expanding projects through central New York.
Participate in Alliance strategic planning efforts, internal committee, and problem-solving oriented teams as assigned.
Contribute to the Alliance’s various Agriculture Program team efforts.
Support external facing communications efforts to engage the Alliance’s diverse audiences.
Provide event support, meeting coordination, and other administrative assistance as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in agricultural science, natural resources management, biology, environmental science, or other relevant field. A Master’s degree may be substituted for 1 year of experience. Candidates with alternative education, but with extensive relevant professional experience, will also be considered.
4+ years relevant professional experience (which may include internships) related to the tasks of this position. Existing professional relationships with key stakeholders is a plus.
Strong knowledge of NY’s farming communities, geography, and conservation programs.
Experience successfully working with farmers or landowners in agricultural conservation.
Working technical knowledge of agricultural best management practices.
Strong communications skills, internally as part of a team and also with external audiences.
Great time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
The Alliance aspires to be an inclusive multicultural organization that celebrates the rich dimensions of diversity such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious and political beliefs. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion remain integral to our organizational structure, policies, board of directors, staff, strategic goals, grants, partnerships and program delivery. The Alliance believes a broad base of participation and partners reflecting all of society is needed to be successful in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed restoration effort. Visit www.allianceforthebay.org/DEI to learn more.
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay offers a family-friendly, flexible work environment. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you meet at least 75% of the qualifications of this description, we encourage you to submit an application.
Supervision: The New York Agriculture Projects Manager reports directly to the Senior Agriculture Projects Manager.
Hours and Location: The New York Agriculture Projects Manager is a remote-based position located in the southern tier counties of the Finger Lake region of New York state. This position requires travel approximately 60% of the time, primarily to sites in south central NY, but occasionally to other parts of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, including to the Alliance’s Lancaster, PA Office. Some night and weekend work is required. The position is full-time (40 hours per week).
The Alliance will require the successful applicant to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (or proof of a qualifying federal exemption) prior to the candidate's first day as an Alliance employee. This is not required at time of application.
Salary & Benefits: $50,000 - $55,000, commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits include: health, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement fund, life insurance, professional development opportunities, vacation, sick, and holiday and other leave, and more.
Application: The information listed below should be emailed to careers@allianceforthebay.org no later than June 18, 2023 . Indicate “New York Agriculture Projects Manager” in the email subject line. No telephone inquiries please.
Your resume
A written response to the following prompts:
Please, describe your experience working with farmers and landowners.
Please, describe your experience coordinating the installation of agricultural best management practices and/or conservation projects.
A list of 3 professional references.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on United Latinos Job Bank.
May 31, 2023
Full time
About the Alliance: The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) is a regional nonprofit organization whose vision is clean streams and rivers flowing through resilient landscapes, cared for by the people who live, work, and play in the Chesapeake Bay watershed; and whose mission is to bring together communities, companies, and conservationists to improve our lands and waters. The Alliance was founded in 1971 and has offices in Annapolis, MD, Lancaster, PA, Washington, D.C., and Richmond, VA.
Job Description: The New York Agriculture Projects Manager is a fast-paced full-time position working under supervision of the Senior Agriculture Projects Manager. The successful candidate will work directly with farmers and a diverse set of project partners on water quality improvement and climate change mitigation practices, community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation efforts, and more. The Manager will also provide strategic support for the Alliance’s broader Agriculture Program efforts. Substantial outreach to farmers and fieldwork (approximately 60% of time) is necessary, and, thus, field-savviness is integral to this position.
Specific Duties of the Position:
Manage the planning and implementation of agricultural best management practices, primarily focused in the southern tier counties of the Finger Lakes region of New York state.
Independently conduct farmer outreach within Alliance-corporate partnerships.
Provide direct on-site farm support as needed, approximately 60% of the work week.
Develop new partnerships with local stakeholders and community partners.
Build and maintain relationships with farmers, partner organizations, technical service providers, contractors, and federal and state agencies. Facilitate meetings as appropriate.
Manage communications between various parties involved in project execution.
Oversee components of project budgets. As delegated, ensure timely payments, invoices, reimbursements, reporting on associated projects is maintained.
Support the Alliance’s overall Agriculture Program strategic efforts
Pursue funding that enables the Alliance to meet its Strategic Goals through the Agriculture Program. Includes leading and collaborating in multiple, varied, successful grant proposals, especially focused on expanding projects through central New York.
Participate in Alliance strategic planning efforts, internal committee, and problem-solving oriented teams as assigned.
Contribute to the Alliance’s various Agriculture Program team efforts.
Support external facing communications efforts to engage the Alliance’s diverse audiences.
Provide event support, meeting coordination, and other administrative assistance as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in agricultural science, natural resources management, biology, environmental science, or other relevant field. A Master’s degree may be substituted for 1 year of experience. Candidates with alternative education, but with extensive relevant professional experience, will also be considered.
4+ years relevant professional experience (which may include internships) related to the tasks of this position. Existing professional relationships with key stakeholders is a plus.
Strong knowledge of NY’s farming communities, geography, and conservation programs.
Experience successfully working with farmers or landowners in agricultural conservation.
Working technical knowledge of agricultural best management practices.
Strong communications skills, internally as part of a team and also with external audiences.
Great time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
The Alliance aspires to be an inclusive multicultural organization that celebrates the rich dimensions of diversity such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious and political beliefs. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion remain integral to our organizational structure, policies, board of directors, staff, strategic goals, grants, partnerships and program delivery. The Alliance believes a broad base of participation and partners reflecting all of society is needed to be successful in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed restoration effort. Visit www.allianceforthebay.org/DEI to learn more.
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay offers a family-friendly, flexible work environment. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you meet at least 75% of the qualifications of this description, we encourage you to submit an application.
Supervision: The New York Agriculture Projects Manager reports directly to the Senior Agriculture Projects Manager.
Hours and Location: The New York Agriculture Projects Manager is a remote-based position located in the southern tier counties of the Finger Lake region of New York state. This position requires travel approximately 60% of the time, primarily to sites in south central NY, but occasionally to other parts of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, including to the Alliance’s Lancaster, PA Office. Some night and weekend work is required. The position is full-time (40 hours per week).
The Alliance will require the successful applicant to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (or proof of a qualifying federal exemption) prior to the candidate's first day as an Alliance employee. This is not required at time of application.
Salary & Benefits: $50,000 - $55,000, commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits include: health, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement fund, life insurance, professional development opportunities, vacation, sick, and holiday and other leave, and more.
Application: The information listed below should be emailed to careers@allianceforthebay.org no later than June 18, 2023 . Indicate “New York Agriculture Projects Manager” in the email subject line. No telephone inquiries please.
Your resume
A written response to the following prompts:
Please, describe your experience working with farmers and landowners.
Please, describe your experience coordinating the installation of agricultural best management practices and/or conservation projects.
A list of 3 professional references.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on United Latinos Job Bank.
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Central Pennsylvania
About the Alliance: The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) is a regional nonprofit organization whose vision is clean streams and rivers flowing through resilient landscapes, cared for by the people who live, work, and play in the Chesapeake Bay watershed; and whose mission is to bring together communities, companies, and conservationists to improve our lands and waters. The Alliance was founded in 1971 and has offices in Annapolis, MD, Lancaster, PA, Washington, D.C., and Richmond, VA.
Job Description: The Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Coordinator is a fast-paced full-time position working under supervision of the Senior Agriculture Projects Manager. The successful candidate will work directly with farmers and a diverse set of project partners on water quality improvement and climate change mitigation practices, community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation efforts, and more. The Coordinator will also provide strategic support for the Alliance’s broader Agriculture Program efforts. Substantial outreach to farmers and fieldwork (approximately 60% of time) is necessary, and, thus, field-savviness is integral to this position.
Specific Duties of the Position:
Coordinate the planning and implementation of agriculture best management practices, primarily focused in central Pennsylvania (Centre, Clinton, Union, Snyder, Mifflin, Juniata, Blair, Huntingdon, Lycoming)
Conduct farmer outreach within current Alliance-corporate partnership frameworks.
Provide direct on-site farm support as needed, approximately 60% of the work week.
Build and maintain relationships with farmers, partner organizations, technical service providers, contractors, and federal and state agencies. Facilitate meetings as appropriate.
Manage communications between various parties involved in project execution.
Oversee some components of project budgets. As delegated, ensure timely payments, invoices, reimbursements, reporting on associated projects is maintained.
Support the Alliance’s overall Agriculture Program strategic efforts
Pursue funding that enables the Alliance to meet its Strategic Goals through the Agriculture Program. Includes leading and collaborating in multiple, varied, successful grant proposals.
Participate in Alliance strategic planning efforts, internal committee, and problem-solving oriented teams as assigned.
Contribute to the Alliance’s various Agriculture Program team efforts.
Support external facing communications efforts to engage the Alliance’s diverse audiences.
Provide event support, meeting coordination, and other administrative assistance as appropriate.
Provide assistance in office/facilities management, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in agricultural science, natural resources management, biology, environmental science, or other relevant field. A Master’s degree may be substituted for 1 year of experience. Candidates with alternative education, but with extensive relevant professional experience, will also be considered.
2+ years relevant professional experience (which may include internships) related to the tasks of this position.
Experience successfully working with farmers or landowners in agricultural conservation.
Working technical knowledge of agricultural best management practices.
Strong communications skills, internally as part of a team and also with external audiences.
Great time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
Problem-solver, objective decision maker.
The Alliance aspires to be an inclusive multicultural organization that celebrates the rich dimensions of diversity such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious and political beliefs. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion remain integral to our organizational structure, policies, board of directors, staff, strategic goals, grants, partnerships and program delivery. The Alliance believes a broad base of participation and partners reflecting all of society is needed to be successful in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed restoration effort. Visit www.allianceforthebay.org/DEI to learn more.
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay offers a family friendly, flexible work environment. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you meet at least 75% of the qualifications of this description, we encourage you to submit an application.
Supervision: The Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Coordinator reports directly to the Senior Agriculture Projects Manager.
Hours and Location: The Agriculture Projects Coordinator is a remote-based position located in Central PA (Centre, Clinton, Union, Snyder, Mifflin, Juniata, Blair, Huntingdon, Lycoming). This position requires travel approximately 60% of the time, primarily to sites across central PA, but occasionally to other parts of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, including to the Alliance’s Lancaster, PA Office. Some night and weekend work is required. The position is full-time (40 hours per week).
The Alliance will require the successful applicant to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (or proof of a qualifying federal exemption) prior to the candidate's first day as an Alliance employee. This is not required at time of application.
Salary & Benefits: $47,500 - $52,500, commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits include: health, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement fund, life insurance, professional development opportunities, vacation, sick, and holiday and other leave, and more.
Application: The information listed below should be emailed to careers@allianceforthebay.org no later than June 18, 2023 . Indicate “Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Coordinator” in the email subject line. No telephone inquiries please.
Your resume
A written response to the following prompts:
Please, describe your experience working with farmers and landowners.
Please, describe your experience coordinating the installation of agricultural best management practices and/or conservation projects.
A list of 3 professional references.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on United Latino Job Bank.
May 31, 2023
Full time
About the Alliance: The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) is a regional nonprofit organization whose vision is clean streams and rivers flowing through resilient landscapes, cared for by the people who live, work, and play in the Chesapeake Bay watershed; and whose mission is to bring together communities, companies, and conservationists to improve our lands and waters. The Alliance was founded in 1971 and has offices in Annapolis, MD, Lancaster, PA, Washington, D.C., and Richmond, VA.
Job Description: The Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Coordinator is a fast-paced full-time position working under supervision of the Senior Agriculture Projects Manager. The successful candidate will work directly with farmers and a diverse set of project partners on water quality improvement and climate change mitigation practices, community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation efforts, and more. The Coordinator will also provide strategic support for the Alliance’s broader Agriculture Program efforts. Substantial outreach to farmers and fieldwork (approximately 60% of time) is necessary, and, thus, field-savviness is integral to this position.
Specific Duties of the Position:
Coordinate the planning and implementation of agriculture best management practices, primarily focused in central Pennsylvania (Centre, Clinton, Union, Snyder, Mifflin, Juniata, Blair, Huntingdon, Lycoming)
Conduct farmer outreach within current Alliance-corporate partnership frameworks.
Provide direct on-site farm support as needed, approximately 60% of the work week.
Build and maintain relationships with farmers, partner organizations, technical service providers, contractors, and federal and state agencies. Facilitate meetings as appropriate.
Manage communications between various parties involved in project execution.
Oversee some components of project budgets. As delegated, ensure timely payments, invoices, reimbursements, reporting on associated projects is maintained.
Support the Alliance’s overall Agriculture Program strategic efforts
Pursue funding that enables the Alliance to meet its Strategic Goals through the Agriculture Program. Includes leading and collaborating in multiple, varied, successful grant proposals.
Participate in Alliance strategic planning efforts, internal committee, and problem-solving oriented teams as assigned.
Contribute to the Alliance’s various Agriculture Program team efforts.
Support external facing communications efforts to engage the Alliance’s diverse audiences.
Provide event support, meeting coordination, and other administrative assistance as appropriate.
Provide assistance in office/facilities management, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in agricultural science, natural resources management, biology, environmental science, or other relevant field. A Master’s degree may be substituted for 1 year of experience. Candidates with alternative education, but with extensive relevant professional experience, will also be considered.
2+ years relevant professional experience (which may include internships) related to the tasks of this position.
Experience successfully working with farmers or landowners in agricultural conservation.
Working technical knowledge of agricultural best management practices.
Strong communications skills, internally as part of a team and also with external audiences.
Great time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
Problem-solver, objective decision maker.
The Alliance aspires to be an inclusive multicultural organization that celebrates the rich dimensions of diversity such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious and political beliefs. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion remain integral to our organizational structure, policies, board of directors, staff, strategic goals, grants, partnerships and program delivery. The Alliance believes a broad base of participation and partners reflecting all of society is needed to be successful in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed restoration effort. Visit www.allianceforthebay.org/DEI to learn more.
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay offers a family friendly, flexible work environment. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you meet at least 75% of the qualifications of this description, we encourage you to submit an application.
Supervision: The Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Coordinator reports directly to the Senior Agriculture Projects Manager.
Hours and Location: The Agriculture Projects Coordinator is a remote-based position located in Central PA (Centre, Clinton, Union, Snyder, Mifflin, Juniata, Blair, Huntingdon, Lycoming). This position requires travel approximately 60% of the time, primarily to sites across central PA, but occasionally to other parts of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, including to the Alliance’s Lancaster, PA Office. Some night and weekend work is required. The position is full-time (40 hours per week).
The Alliance will require the successful applicant to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (or proof of a qualifying federal exemption) prior to the candidate's first day as an Alliance employee. This is not required at time of application.
Salary & Benefits: $47,500 - $52,500, commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits include: health, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement fund, life insurance, professional development opportunities, vacation, sick, and holiday and other leave, and more.
Application: The information listed below should be emailed to careers@allianceforthebay.org no later than June 18, 2023 . Indicate “Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Coordinator” in the email subject line. No telephone inquiries please.
Your resume
A written response to the following prompts:
Please, describe your experience working with farmers and landowners.
Please, describe your experience coordinating the installation of agricultural best management practices and/or conservation projects.
A list of 3 professional references.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on United Latino Job Bank.
About the Alliance: The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) is a regional nonprofit organization whose vision is clean streams and rivers flowing through resilient landscapes, cared for by the people who live, work, and play in the Chesapeake Bay watershed; and whose mission is to bring together communities, companies, and conservationists to improve our lands and waters. The Alliance was founded in 1971 and has offices in Annapolis, MD, Lancaster, PA, Washington, D.C., and Richmond, VA.
Job Description: The Virginia Agriculture Projects Coordinator is a fast-paced full-time position working under the supervision of the Virginia Agriculture Projects Manager. The successful candidate will work directly with farmers and a diverse set of project partners on water quality and climate change mitigation projects, community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation efforts, and more. The Coordinator will also provide strategic support for the Alliance’s broader Agriculture & Forests Programs efforts. Substantial outreach work to farmers and fieldwork (approximately 60%) of the time) is necessary, and, thus, field-savviness is integral to this position.
Specific Duties of the Position: ● Coordinate the planning and implementation of agriculture, forestry, and reforestation best management practices, across mainland Virginia, but mainly in the Ridge and Valley and Piedmont Regions.
Conduct farmer and landowner outreach.
Provide direct on-site support as needed, approximately 60% of the work week.
Coordinate tree planting projects in the field, including planning, planting, maintenance, and monitoring.
Build and maintain relationships with farmers, landowners, partner organizations, technical service providers, contractors, and federal and state agencies. Facilitate meetings as appropriate.
Manage communications between various parties involved in project execution.
Oversee some components of project budgets. As delegated, ensure timely payments, invoices, reimbursements, reporting on associated projects is maintained.
● Support the Alliance’s overall Agriculture and Forests Program strategic efforts
Pursue funding that enables the Alliance to meet its Strategic Goals through the Agriculture Program and Forests Program. Includes leading and collaborating in multiple, varied, successful grant proposals.
Participate in Alliance strategic planning efforts, internal committee, and problem-solving oriented teams as assigned.
Contribute to the Alliance’s various Agriculture Program and Forests Program team efforts.
Support external facing communications efforts to engage the Alliance’s diverse audiences
● Provide event support, meeting coordination, and other administrative assistance as appropriate. ● Provide assistance in office/facilities management, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience: ● Bachelor’s degree in agricultural science, forestry, environmental science, or other relevant field. A Master’s degree may be substituted for 1 year of experience. Candidates with alternative education, but with extensive professional experience, will also be considered. ● 2+ years relevant professional experience (which may include internships) related to the tasks of this position. ● Experience successfully working with farmers or landowners in agricultural conservation and forestry. Working technical knowledge of agricultural best management practices, forestry and reforestation practices. ● Strong communications skills, internally as part of a team and also with external audiences ● Great time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize tasks ● Problem-solver, objective decision-maker
The Alliance aspires to be an inclusive multicultural organization that celebrates the rich dimensions of diversity such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, physical abilities, religious and political beliefs. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion remain integral to our organizational structure, policies, board of directors, staff, strategic goals, grants, partnerships and program delivery. The Alliance believes a broad base of participation and partners reflecting all of society is needed to be successful in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed restoration effort. Visit www.allianceforthebay.org/DEI to learn more.
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay offers a family-friendly, flexible work environment. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you meet at least 75% of the qualifications of this description, we encourage you to submit an application.
Supervision: The Agriculture Projects Coordinator reports directly to the VA Agriculture Projects Manager.
Hours and Location: The Agriculture Projects Coordinator is based at the Alliance’s Richmond, Virginia Office with some ability to work from home. This position requires site visits approximately 60% of the time, primarily across Virginia but occasionally to other parts of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Some night and weekend work is required. The position is full-time (40 hours per week). Primarily remote-based candidates may be considered.
The Alliance will require the successful applicant to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (or proof of a qualifying federal exemption) prior to the candidate's first day as an Alliance employee. This is not required at time of application.
Salary & Benefits: $47,500 - $52,500, commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits (health, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement fund, life insurance, professional development opportunities, vacation, sick, and holiday and other leave, and more.
Application: The information listed below should be emailed to Careers@allianceforthebay.org no later than March 12, 2023. Indicate “Virginia Agriculture Projects Coordinator” in the email subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. ● Your resume ● A written response to the following prompts: 1. Please describe your experience working with farmers and landowners 2. Please describe your experience coordinating the installation of agricultural best management practices and reforestation projects ● A list of 3 professional references.
Feb 24, 2023
Full time
About the Alliance: The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) is a regional nonprofit organization whose vision is clean streams and rivers flowing through resilient landscapes, cared for by the people who live, work, and play in the Chesapeake Bay watershed; and whose mission is to bring together communities, companies, and conservationists to improve our lands and waters. The Alliance was founded in 1971 and has offices in Annapolis, MD, Lancaster, PA, Washington, D.C., and Richmond, VA.
Job Description: The Virginia Agriculture Projects Coordinator is a fast-paced full-time position working under the supervision of the Virginia Agriculture Projects Manager. The successful candidate will work directly with farmers and a diverse set of project partners on water quality and climate change mitigation projects, community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation efforts, and more. The Coordinator will also provide strategic support for the Alliance’s broader Agriculture & Forests Programs efforts. Substantial outreach work to farmers and fieldwork (approximately 60%) of the time) is necessary, and, thus, field-savviness is integral to this position.
Specific Duties of the Position: ● Coordinate the planning and implementation of agriculture, forestry, and reforestation best management practices, across mainland Virginia, but mainly in the Ridge and Valley and Piedmont Regions.
Conduct farmer and landowner outreach.
Provide direct on-site support as needed, approximately 60% of the work week.
Coordinate tree planting projects in the field, including planning, planting, maintenance, and monitoring.
Build and maintain relationships with farmers, landowners, partner organizations, technical service providers, contractors, and federal and state agencies. Facilitate meetings as appropriate.
Manage communications between various parties involved in project execution.
Oversee some components of project budgets. As delegated, ensure timely payments, invoices, reimbursements, reporting on associated projects is maintained.
● Support the Alliance’s overall Agriculture and Forests Program strategic efforts
Pursue funding that enables the Alliance to meet its Strategic Goals through the Agriculture Program and Forests Program. Includes leading and collaborating in multiple, varied, successful grant proposals.
Participate in Alliance strategic planning efforts, internal committee, and problem-solving oriented teams as assigned.
Contribute to the Alliance’s various Agriculture Program and Forests Program team efforts.
Support external facing communications efforts to engage the Alliance’s diverse audiences
● Provide event support, meeting coordination, and other administrative assistance as appropriate. ● Provide assistance in office/facilities management, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience: ● Bachelor’s degree in agricultural science, forestry, environmental science, or other relevant field. A Master’s degree may be substituted for 1 year of experience. Candidates with alternative education, but with extensive professional experience, will also be considered. ● 2+ years relevant professional experience (which may include internships) related to the tasks of this position. ● Experience successfully working with farmers or landowners in agricultural conservation and forestry. Working technical knowledge of agricultural best management practices, forestry and reforestation practices. ● Strong communications skills, internally as part of a team and also with external audiences ● Great time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize tasks ● Problem-solver, objective decision-maker
The Alliance aspires to be an inclusive multicultural organization that celebrates the rich dimensions of diversity such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, physical abilities, religious and political beliefs. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion remain integral to our organizational structure, policies, board of directors, staff, strategic goals, grants, partnerships and program delivery. The Alliance believes a broad base of participation and partners reflecting all of society is needed to be successful in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed restoration effort. Visit www.allianceforthebay.org/DEI to learn more.
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay offers a family-friendly, flexible work environment. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you meet at least 75% of the qualifications of this description, we encourage you to submit an application.
Supervision: The Agriculture Projects Coordinator reports directly to the VA Agriculture Projects Manager.
Hours and Location: The Agriculture Projects Coordinator is based at the Alliance’s Richmond, Virginia Office with some ability to work from home. This position requires site visits approximately 60% of the time, primarily across Virginia but occasionally to other parts of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Some night and weekend work is required. The position is full-time (40 hours per week). Primarily remote-based candidates may be considered.
The Alliance will require the successful applicant to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (or proof of a qualifying federal exemption) prior to the candidate's first day as an Alliance employee. This is not required at time of application.
Salary & Benefits: $47,500 - $52,500, commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits (health, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement fund, life insurance, professional development opportunities, vacation, sick, and holiday and other leave, and more.
Application: The information listed below should be emailed to Careers@allianceforthebay.org no later than March 12, 2023. Indicate “Virginia Agriculture Projects Coordinator” in the email subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. ● Your resume ● A written response to the following prompts: 1. Please describe your experience working with farmers and landowners 2. Please describe your experience coordinating the installation of agricultural best management practices and reforestation projects ● A list of 3 professional references.
About the Alliance:
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) is a regional nonprofit organization whose vision is clean streams and rivers flowing through resilient landscapes, cared for by the people who live, work, and play in the Chesapeake Bay watershed; and whose mission is to bring together communities, companies, and conservationists to improve our lands and waters. The Alliance was founded in 1971 and has offices in Annapolis, MD, Lancaster, PA, Washington, D.C., and Richmond, VA.
Job Description:
The Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Coordinator is a fast-paced full-time position working under supervision of the Senior Agriculture Projects Manager. The successful candidate will work directly with farmers and a diverse set of project partners on water quality improvement and climate change mitigation practices, community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation efforts, and more. The Coordinator will also provide strategic support for the Alliance’s broader Agriculture Program efforts. Substantial outreach to farmers and fieldwork (approximately 60% of time) is necessary, and, thus, field-savviness is integral to this position.
Specific Duties of the Position:
Coordinate the planning and implementation of agriculture best management practices, primarily focused in south central and south east Pennsylvania
Conduct farmer outreach within current Alliance-corporate partnership frameworks.
Provide direct on-site farm support as needed, approximately 60% of the work week.
Build and maintain relationships with farmers, partner organizations, technical service providers, contractors, and federal and state agencies. Facilitate meetings as appropriate.
Manage communications between various parties involved in project execution.
Oversee some components of project budgets. As delegated, ensure timely payments, invoices, reimbursements, reporting on associated projects is maintained.
Support the Alliance’s overall Agriculture Program strategic efforts
Pursue funding that enables the Alliance to meet its Strategic Goals through the Agriculture Program. Includes leading and collaborating in multiple, varied, successful grant proposals.
Participate in Alliance strategic planning efforts, internal committee, and problem-solving oriented teams as assigned.
Contribute to the Alliance’s various Agriculture Program team efforts.
Support external facing communications efforts to engage the Alliance’s diverse audiences.
Provide event support, meeting coordination, and other administrative assistance as appropriate.
Provide assistance in office/facilities management, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in agricultural science, natural resources management, biology, environmental science, or other relevant field. A Master’s degree may be substituted for 1 year of experience. Candidates with alternative education, but with extensive relevant professional experience, will also be considered.
2+ years relevant professional experience (which may include internships) related to the tasks of this position.
Experience successfully working with farmers or landowners in agricultural conservation.
Working technical knowledge of agricultural best management practices.
Strong communications skills, internally as part of a team and also with external audiences.
Great time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
Problem-solver, objective decision maker.
The Alliance aspires to be an inclusive multicultural organization that celebrates the rich dimensions of diversity such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious and political beliefs. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion remain integral to our organizational structure, policies, board of directors, staff, strategic goals, grants, partnerships and program delivery. The Alliance believes a broad base of participation and partners reflecting all of society is needed to be successful in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed restoration effort. Visit www.allianceforthebay.org/DEI to learn more.
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay offers a family friendly, flexible work environment. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you meet at least 75% of the qualifications of this description, we encourage you to submit an application.
Supervision : The Agriculture Projects Coordinator reports directly to the Senior Agriculture Projects Manager
Hours and Location: The Agriculture Projects Coordinator is based at the Alliance’s Lancaster, Pennsylvania Office with some ability to work from home. This position requires site visits approximately 60% of the time, primarily across south central PA but occasionally to other parts of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Some night and weekend work is required. The position is full-time (40 hours per week). Primarily remote-based candidates may be considered.
The Alliance will require the successful applicant to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (or proof of a qualifying federal exemption) prior to the candidate’s first day as an Alliance employee. This is not required at time of application.
Salary & Benefits: $47,500 – $52,500, commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits include: health, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement fund, life insurance, professional development opportunities, vacation, sick, and holiday and other leave, and more.
Application : The information listed below should be emailed to Careers@allianceforthebay.org no later than March 26, 2023. Indicate “Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Coordinator” in the email subject line. No telephone inquiries please.
Your resume
A written response to the following prompts:
Please, describe your experience working with farmers and landowners.
Please, describe your experience coordinating the installation of agricultural best management practices and/or conservation projects.
A list of 3 professional references.
Feb 24, 2023
Full time
About the Alliance:
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) is a regional nonprofit organization whose vision is clean streams and rivers flowing through resilient landscapes, cared for by the people who live, work, and play in the Chesapeake Bay watershed; and whose mission is to bring together communities, companies, and conservationists to improve our lands and waters. The Alliance was founded in 1971 and has offices in Annapolis, MD, Lancaster, PA, Washington, D.C., and Richmond, VA.
Job Description:
The Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Coordinator is a fast-paced full-time position working under supervision of the Senior Agriculture Projects Manager. The successful candidate will work directly with farmers and a diverse set of project partners on water quality improvement and climate change mitigation practices, community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation efforts, and more. The Coordinator will also provide strategic support for the Alliance’s broader Agriculture Program efforts. Substantial outreach to farmers and fieldwork (approximately 60% of time) is necessary, and, thus, field-savviness is integral to this position.
Specific Duties of the Position:
Coordinate the planning and implementation of agriculture best management practices, primarily focused in south central and south east Pennsylvania
Conduct farmer outreach within current Alliance-corporate partnership frameworks.
Provide direct on-site farm support as needed, approximately 60% of the work week.
Build and maintain relationships with farmers, partner organizations, technical service providers, contractors, and federal and state agencies. Facilitate meetings as appropriate.
Manage communications between various parties involved in project execution.
Oversee some components of project budgets. As delegated, ensure timely payments, invoices, reimbursements, reporting on associated projects is maintained.
Support the Alliance’s overall Agriculture Program strategic efforts
Pursue funding that enables the Alliance to meet its Strategic Goals through the Agriculture Program. Includes leading and collaborating in multiple, varied, successful grant proposals.
Participate in Alliance strategic planning efforts, internal committee, and problem-solving oriented teams as assigned.
Contribute to the Alliance’s various Agriculture Program team efforts.
Support external facing communications efforts to engage the Alliance’s diverse audiences.
Provide event support, meeting coordination, and other administrative assistance as appropriate.
Provide assistance in office/facilities management, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in agricultural science, natural resources management, biology, environmental science, or other relevant field. A Master’s degree may be substituted for 1 year of experience. Candidates with alternative education, but with extensive relevant professional experience, will also be considered.
2+ years relevant professional experience (which may include internships) related to the tasks of this position.
Experience successfully working with farmers or landowners in agricultural conservation.
Working technical knowledge of agricultural best management practices.
Strong communications skills, internally as part of a team and also with external audiences.
Great time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
Problem-solver, objective decision maker.
The Alliance aspires to be an inclusive multicultural organization that celebrates the rich dimensions of diversity such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious and political beliefs. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion remain integral to our organizational structure, policies, board of directors, staff, strategic goals, grants, partnerships and program delivery. The Alliance believes a broad base of participation and partners reflecting all of society is needed to be successful in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed restoration effort. Visit www.allianceforthebay.org/DEI to learn more.
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay offers a family friendly, flexible work environment. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you meet at least 75% of the qualifications of this description, we encourage you to submit an application.
Supervision : The Agriculture Projects Coordinator reports directly to the Senior Agriculture Projects Manager
Hours and Location: The Agriculture Projects Coordinator is based at the Alliance’s Lancaster, Pennsylvania Office with some ability to work from home. This position requires site visits approximately 60% of the time, primarily across south central PA but occasionally to other parts of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Some night and weekend work is required. The position is full-time (40 hours per week). Primarily remote-based candidates may be considered.
The Alliance will require the successful applicant to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (or proof of a qualifying federal exemption) prior to the candidate’s first day as an Alliance employee. This is not required at time of application.
Salary & Benefits: $47,500 – $52,500, commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits include: health, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement fund, life insurance, professional development opportunities, vacation, sick, and holiday and other leave, and more.
Application : The information listed below should be emailed to Careers@allianceforthebay.org no later than March 26, 2023. Indicate “Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Coordinator” in the email subject line. No telephone inquiries please.
Your resume
A written response to the following prompts:
Please, describe your experience working with farmers and landowners.
Please, describe your experience coordinating the installation of agricultural best management practices and/or conservation projects.
A list of 3 professional references.
League of Conservation Voters
Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office)
Title: State Transportation Advocacy Director
Department: State Capacity Building
Status: Exempt
Duration: 2 Years from Start Date, extension dependent upon funding
Reports To: Vice President of State Policy and Advocacy
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office)
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.
LCV and our more than 30 state affiliates, together, the Conservation Voter Movement (CVM), jointly developed our Clean Energy for All (CEFA) campaign to move the U.S. to 100% clean energy. Through CEFA, the Conservation Voters Movement has successfully translated growing grassroots energy into a movement that demands our leaders respond with the urgency and vision necessary to solve climate change, including winning commitments to 100% clean energy from nearly 1300 successful state and local candidates. We have mobilized hundreds of thousands of people to translate those commitments into clean energy progress in 24 states, 17 of which enacted significant statewide clean energy priorities. The success of these local campaigns has redefined what is possible when discussing solutions to climate change and forced state and local officials to provide leadership demonstrating our collective power to solve the climate crisis.
LCV is seeking a State Transportation Advocacy Director who will develop a network-wide advocacy initiative within CEFA to advance state and local policies advancing state and local transportation campaigns that center racial and economic equity. The State Transportation Advocacy Director will strengthen collaboration across the Conservation Voters Movement (CVM) by helping develop, implement and design successful advocacy campaigns that seek to advance zero-emission buses, cars and trucks and eliminate fossil fuels in our transportation system while ensuring solutions benefit communities disproportionately impacted by transportation emissions. The ideal person in this position will have experience working collaboratively with state and local-based coalitions and organizations, knowledge of state and local transportation issues and in campaigns with broad, racially diverse coalitions that center equity within policy demands.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate with national staff and state affiliate partners to monitor, develop, implement and evaluate policy advocacy around state transportation issues. Coordinate with internal teams to connect and develop coalition-building and organizing campaigns focused on advancing equitable transportation policies that address the disproportionate impact of transportation pollution..
Work collaboratively with state affiliate policy campaign managers to identify policy priorities and share strategies across the CVM.
Identify opportunities to advance the CVM’s transportation work within CEFA, including being an active member of national/state coalitions, scoping potential new alliances, and connecting our state affiliates to opportunities to advance state and local leadership. Manage campaigns to secure statewide commitments to Advanced Clean Cars and Advanced Clean Truck rules and center racial equity in their implementation.
Identify opportunities and develop policy and campaign guidance for CVM engagement around implementation of transportation-related investments in the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, as well as their impact on state Department of Transportation decisions, with a lens towards applying state and federal environmental justice commitments.
Amplify state and local campaign progress; work closely with the digital team to develop online campaigns and tools that increase online engagement around state and local transportation campaigns.
Work with the State Equity Policy Director to identify financing mechanisms and policy tools that ensure zero-emission vehicle policies reduce pollution in communities disproportionately impacted by vehicle emissions. Research, track and analyze zero-emission and transit equity policies.
Work collaboratively across departments to design and implement state-focused, anti-racist CEFA campaigns.
Travel up to 20% of the time for in-state visits with state LCV staff, retreats, training, and conferences, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – Minimum of 5 years of experience in issue advocacy and/or organizing campaigns, including direct experience working in politics or lobbying at the state or local level. Experience working with state and/or local coalitions, and in particular collaboratively facilitating coalitions and organizing meetings. Project management experience. Preferred – Experience working with a national organization who has state affiliates or chapters.
Skills: Familiarity with state and local clean energy, climate or transportation policy. Ability to synthesize policy goals into campaign demands and public messaging. Ability to consistently integrate a deep understanding of key racial justice and equity concepts into projects and interactions by addressing structural implications and disproportionate impacts of policies, activities, and decisions on race, class and other group identities within the context of job responsibilities and projects. Familiarity with how communications strategies advance programmatic and advocacy goals. Exhibits strong leadership traits including reliable, consistent, detail-oriented, self-motivated, self-aware, and emotionally intelligent.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated cultural competency and familiarity with the complexity of issues and obstacles facing communities of color participation in our democracy. 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 in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with partners and must be able to exchange accurate information. 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 a cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “State Transportation Advocacy Director” in the subject line by November 27, 2022 . 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.
Nov 10, 2022
Full time
Title: State Transportation Advocacy Director
Department: State Capacity Building
Status: Exempt
Duration: 2 Years from Start Date, extension dependent upon funding
Reports To: Vice President of State Policy and Advocacy
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office)
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.
LCV and our more than 30 state affiliates, together, the Conservation Voter Movement (CVM), jointly developed our Clean Energy for All (CEFA) campaign to move the U.S. to 100% clean energy. Through CEFA, the Conservation Voters Movement has successfully translated growing grassroots energy into a movement that demands our leaders respond with the urgency and vision necessary to solve climate change, including winning commitments to 100% clean energy from nearly 1300 successful state and local candidates. We have mobilized hundreds of thousands of people to translate those commitments into clean energy progress in 24 states, 17 of which enacted significant statewide clean energy priorities. The success of these local campaigns has redefined what is possible when discussing solutions to climate change and forced state and local officials to provide leadership demonstrating our collective power to solve the climate crisis.
LCV is seeking a State Transportation Advocacy Director who will develop a network-wide advocacy initiative within CEFA to advance state and local policies advancing state and local transportation campaigns that center racial and economic equity. The State Transportation Advocacy Director will strengthen collaboration across the Conservation Voters Movement (CVM) by helping develop, implement and design successful advocacy campaigns that seek to advance zero-emission buses, cars and trucks and eliminate fossil fuels in our transportation system while ensuring solutions benefit communities disproportionately impacted by transportation emissions. The ideal person in this position will have experience working collaboratively with state and local-based coalitions and organizations, knowledge of state and local transportation issues and in campaigns with broad, racially diverse coalitions that center equity within policy demands.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate with national staff and state affiliate partners to monitor, develop, implement and evaluate policy advocacy around state transportation issues. Coordinate with internal teams to connect and develop coalition-building and organizing campaigns focused on advancing equitable transportation policies that address the disproportionate impact of transportation pollution..
Work collaboratively with state affiliate policy campaign managers to identify policy priorities and share strategies across the CVM.
Identify opportunities to advance the CVM’s transportation work within CEFA, including being an active member of national/state coalitions, scoping potential new alliances, and connecting our state affiliates to opportunities to advance state and local leadership. Manage campaigns to secure statewide commitments to Advanced Clean Cars and Advanced Clean Truck rules and center racial equity in their implementation.
Identify opportunities and develop policy and campaign guidance for CVM engagement around implementation of transportation-related investments in the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, as well as their impact on state Department of Transportation decisions, with a lens towards applying state and federal environmental justice commitments.
Amplify state and local campaign progress; work closely with the digital team to develop online campaigns and tools that increase online engagement around state and local transportation campaigns.
Work with the State Equity Policy Director to identify financing mechanisms and policy tools that ensure zero-emission vehicle policies reduce pollution in communities disproportionately impacted by vehicle emissions. Research, track and analyze zero-emission and transit equity policies.
Work collaboratively across departments to design and implement state-focused, anti-racist CEFA campaigns.
Travel up to 20% of the time for in-state visits with state LCV staff, retreats, training, and conferences, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – Minimum of 5 years of experience in issue advocacy and/or organizing campaigns, including direct experience working in politics or lobbying at the state or local level. Experience working with state and/or local coalitions, and in particular collaboratively facilitating coalitions and organizing meetings. Project management experience. Preferred – Experience working with a national organization who has state affiliates or chapters.
Skills: Familiarity with state and local clean energy, climate or transportation policy. Ability to synthesize policy goals into campaign demands and public messaging. Ability to consistently integrate a deep understanding of key racial justice and equity concepts into projects and interactions by addressing structural implications and disproportionate impacts of policies, activities, and decisions on race, class and other group identities within the context of job responsibilities and projects. Familiarity with how communications strategies advance programmatic and advocacy goals. Exhibits strong leadership traits including reliable, consistent, detail-oriented, self-motivated, self-aware, and emotionally intelligent.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated cultural competency and familiarity with the complexity of issues and obstacles facing communities of color participation in our democracy. 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 in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with partners and must be able to exchange accurate information. 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 a cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “State Transportation Advocacy Director” in the subject line by November 27, 2022 . 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.
The primary responsibility of the Community Partnerships Employment Specialists is to assist justice- involved individuals in identifying and addressing barriers to obtaining gainful employment. This role serves a key function as a part of the Women Evolving program which aims to increase economic opportunities of Black Cis and Trans women. This includes creating partnerships with employers, staying closely connected with partner agencies and their employment-related services, staying current about employment openings in the Chicagoland area, and connect individuals to these opportunities. This position will directly link with the Employment Navigators to provide workforce development to women of the Women Evolving program.
The salary range for this role is $42,000 to $50,000.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Coordination and Monitoring
Identify and overcome barriers for clients of the Women Evolving program to gain employment
Partner with RiseKit, Chicago Cook Workforce Alliance, Chicagoland Workforce Development, Employment coalitions and taskforce groups to build economic workforce partnerships, identify and increase workforce opportunities
Research and develop relationships with employers, colleges/universities, community organizations and major corporations and create/maintain database for workforce development
Represent the Women Evolving program and build relationships with clients, navigators, and corrections case managers
Assist to create and support a Housing and Employment Resource Center (HERC)
Connect clients with agencies and outside services related to employment and monitor their progress
Document employment and income goals for clients in CaseWorthy (AFC’s client database)
Assist clients with obtaining and/or completing necessary documents to submit for possible employment
Provide transportation for clients to employment-related events or appointments as needed
Provide regular feedback about program successes and challenges to Director of Capacity Building, Training & Workforce Development
Provide ongoing support to Women Evolving during employment-related events including summits or virtual training sessions
Participate in case management meetings with staff and other team members to strategize about employment opportunities, provide updates and increase effectiveness with clients involving difficult situations
Assist Community Partnerships Sr. Employment Specialist on projects as determined and directed by the Director of Capacity Building, Training & Workforce Development
Other
Work collaboratively with all Women Evolving and Community Partnerships & Special Projects team members
Participate in staff training, staff meetings, and development activities as directed
Assist with agency-wide activities as directed, including Annual Meeting, AIDS Run & Walk, and others
Protect organization's value and manage risk by keeping information confidential
Perform other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION)
Minimum Qualifications
2 years’ experience in employment coordinator, case management, or social work
Preferred Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, psychology, counseling, or a related field
Previous experience working with justice-involved populations
Experience working with employers, supportive employment programs, and job training initiative
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The ability to develop and deliver formal presentations to others that may include management, peers, team members, and others outside the organization
The ability to manage time so that the priority of activities determines the timing and amount of attention received
The ability to enter, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic form
Basic knowledge of HIV infection, homelessness and justice involvement and related chronic diseases
Knowledge of the causes of homelessness, who it affects, and the factors (
Knowledge of, or ability to quickly develop competency with, issues related to justice involvement, effective intervention techniques, and motivational interviewing.
Understanding stigma, mental illness, and effective crisis intervention techniques
The ability and willingness to respect and value the differences and perceptions of different groups/individuals
The ability to use various Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
The ability to develop and maintain professional, trusting, and positive working relationships with mangers, supervisors, staff, co-workers, partner agencies, and vendors
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is representative of that found in a general office environment. Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (2-15 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation and on the telephone.
Sep 15, 2022
Full time
The primary responsibility of the Community Partnerships Employment Specialists is to assist justice- involved individuals in identifying and addressing barriers to obtaining gainful employment. This role serves a key function as a part of the Women Evolving program which aims to increase economic opportunities of Black Cis and Trans women. This includes creating partnerships with employers, staying closely connected with partner agencies and their employment-related services, staying current about employment openings in the Chicagoland area, and connect individuals to these opportunities. This position will directly link with the Employment Navigators to provide workforce development to women of the Women Evolving program.
The salary range for this role is $42,000 to $50,000.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Coordination and Monitoring
Identify and overcome barriers for clients of the Women Evolving program to gain employment
Partner with RiseKit, Chicago Cook Workforce Alliance, Chicagoland Workforce Development, Employment coalitions and taskforce groups to build economic workforce partnerships, identify and increase workforce opportunities
Research and develop relationships with employers, colleges/universities, community organizations and major corporations and create/maintain database for workforce development
Represent the Women Evolving program and build relationships with clients, navigators, and corrections case managers
Assist to create and support a Housing and Employment Resource Center (HERC)
Connect clients with agencies and outside services related to employment and monitor their progress
Document employment and income goals for clients in CaseWorthy (AFC’s client database)
Assist clients with obtaining and/or completing necessary documents to submit for possible employment
Provide transportation for clients to employment-related events or appointments as needed
Provide regular feedback about program successes and challenges to Director of Capacity Building, Training & Workforce Development
Provide ongoing support to Women Evolving during employment-related events including summits or virtual training sessions
Participate in case management meetings with staff and other team members to strategize about employment opportunities, provide updates and increase effectiveness with clients involving difficult situations
Assist Community Partnerships Sr. Employment Specialist on projects as determined and directed by the Director of Capacity Building, Training & Workforce Development
Other
Work collaboratively with all Women Evolving and Community Partnerships & Special Projects team members
Participate in staff training, staff meetings, and development activities as directed
Assist with agency-wide activities as directed, including Annual Meeting, AIDS Run & Walk, and others
Protect organization's value and manage risk by keeping information confidential
Perform other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION)
Minimum Qualifications
2 years’ experience in employment coordinator, case management, or social work
Preferred Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, psychology, counseling, or a related field
Previous experience working with justice-involved populations
Experience working with employers, supportive employment programs, and job training initiative
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The ability to develop and deliver formal presentations to others that may include management, peers, team members, and others outside the organization
The ability to manage time so that the priority of activities determines the timing and amount of attention received
The ability to enter, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic form
Basic knowledge of HIV infection, homelessness and justice involvement and related chronic diseases
Knowledge of the causes of homelessness, who it affects, and the factors (
Knowledge of, or ability to quickly develop competency with, issues related to justice involvement, effective intervention techniques, and motivational interviewing.
Understanding stigma, mental illness, and effective crisis intervention techniques
The ability and willingness to respect and value the differences and perceptions of different groups/individuals
The ability to use various Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
The ability to develop and maintain professional, trusting, and positive working relationships with mangers, supervisors, staff, co-workers, partner agencies, and vendors
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is representative of that found in a general office environment. Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (2-15 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation and on the telephone.
This position is responsible for the evaluation of services delivered to consumers and agency processes to ensure that services delivered are consistent with funding requirements, best practices, provider contracts and federal/state rules and regulations. This position works with staff, consumers, providers and other stakeholders to evaluate the entire system of health, behavioral health, and I/DD delivery as determined by DMH/DD/SAS, DMA, DHHS, CMS, accrediting bodies and other regulatory entities. Develops, implements, and conducts statistical analyses of projects, studies, and evaluations designed to improve the quality of services and internal processes. Applies statistical analysis to quality reviews of internal processes and external information to determine if trends/patterns are impacting service/system quality, and then implement interventions aimed at addressing these trends/patterns with the outcome of services delivered to consumers at the highest degree of quality.
This position is fulltime remote. Some travel to onsite meetings may be required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assumes lead for the development and design of multiple Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) based on sound and valid research methods and statistical techniques as per US Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines for performance improvement projects. QIPs must include 10 elements of a sound, high quality research study; including sufficient probability sampling, measurement of baseline data, sophisticated data analysis, implementation of improvement activities, interpretation of results, institution of a control (quality assurance) system to ensure improvement continues, and a thorough barrier analysis if improvements are not achieved;
Performs all aspects of data analysis, preparing accurate reports documenting findings, and ensuring adequate documentation and methodology to support findings and recommendations in line with CMS guidelines for performance improvement projects and focused studies. Guidelines require sophisticated analysis of initial and repeat measures, root cause of problem, realistic targets for measures, and analysis of whether intervention successfully resolved problem. Additionally, analyses may include sophisticated calculations of statistical significance and statistical hypothesis testing;
Independently designs and implements research evaluations of shorter-term and focused studies, collaborating with a process improvement team, that address immediate concerns, identifies root causes of concerns, implements solutions, writes brief summary of findings/recommendations, and institutes a control (quality assurance) system for the unit performing the work to ensure improvement continues; and analyzes impact of system on sustaining improvement (in adherence to CMS guidelines for focused studies);
Participates in internal committees as a quality improvement and research/statistical analysis subject matter expert; creates and delivers presentations that meet professional, ethical, and analytic standards for clarity and completeness; tracks implementation of solutions; and creates quality assurance systems to effectively sustain improvement;
Leads other evaluation/research projects as determined by Supervisor;
Creates professional charts, data reports following the sound and rigorous standards for writing scientific reports outlined in the American Psychological Association (APA) Publication Manual, and presentations related to assigned data/evaluation/research projects;
Develops and maintains professional and positive working relationships with all Alliance departments, contracted network providers, and consumers/family members to fulfill the mission, vision, and goals of the Quality Management Department, in order to successfully manage cross-functional process improvement teams;
Serves as process improvement team lead by defining problems, assembling team of experts, measuring baseline data, analyzing root cause of problem, facilitating process to identify solution, and creating a quality assurance system for the unit performing the work to sustain improvement, and analyzing the impact of the systems on maintaining improvement related to quality management accreditation standards;
Assists in developing and delivering instructional materials and providing technical assistance related to evaluation studies, quality reviews, data analysis, and reporting, as requested;
Assists in the development of MCO standards for service monitoring, quality improvement, and evaluation of the delivery of services to consumers and families;
Serves as team lead for chart or clinical reviews of consumer information in order to conduct analysis of program effectiveness or to identify opportunities for process or quality improvement;
Other related duties as assigned
Required
Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology , or related field, including coursework in statistics, research methodology, computer science, continuous improvement and/or other coursework directly related to the work to be performed, and two years of progressively responsible experience in gathering, editing, and analyzing data for social and economic research, preferably including experience in the particular program area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years of experience in the field of quality management/ continuous quality improvement preferred .
Additional Training Preferred:
Lean, Six Sigma, Project Management, or related certification is preferred;
Experience in any of the following areas would be valuable for this employee: Public speaking, mediation and/or problem resolution, group facilitation, advocacy, regulations compliance and project management.
Knowledge and Skills
A high level of diplomacy and discretion is required to effectively negotiate and resolve issues with minimal assistance from the Quality Improvement Manager and/or Director of Quality Management .
exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent teambuilding skills, and highly effective communication ability are required .
Problem solving and conflict resolution skills required
Strong written, documentation, and analytical skills are required.
Ability to apply statistical principles and valid research methods in the evaluation of problems, along with conceptual and organizational skills to abstract the data.
Some knowledge of state and federal rules, requirements and practices related to the service continuum in North Carolina is imperative.
Some knowledge of best and promising practices for behavioral health and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities along with
P roficiency advanced functions of Microsoft Office Excel are required.
Advanced skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Statistical Analysis are preferred.
Some travel required.
Salary Range
$48,420.27 - $ 83,354.24
Apr 20, 2022
Full time
This position is responsible for the evaluation of services delivered to consumers and agency processes to ensure that services delivered are consistent with funding requirements, best practices, provider contracts and federal/state rules and regulations. This position works with staff, consumers, providers and other stakeholders to evaluate the entire system of health, behavioral health, and I/DD delivery as determined by DMH/DD/SAS, DMA, DHHS, CMS, accrediting bodies and other regulatory entities. Develops, implements, and conducts statistical analyses of projects, studies, and evaluations designed to improve the quality of services and internal processes. Applies statistical analysis to quality reviews of internal processes and external information to determine if trends/patterns are impacting service/system quality, and then implement interventions aimed at addressing these trends/patterns with the outcome of services delivered to consumers at the highest degree of quality.
This position is fulltime remote. Some travel to onsite meetings may be required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assumes lead for the development and design of multiple Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) based on sound and valid research methods and statistical techniques as per US Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines for performance improvement projects. QIPs must include 10 elements of a sound, high quality research study; including sufficient probability sampling, measurement of baseline data, sophisticated data analysis, implementation of improvement activities, interpretation of results, institution of a control (quality assurance) system to ensure improvement continues, and a thorough barrier analysis if improvements are not achieved;
Performs all aspects of data analysis, preparing accurate reports documenting findings, and ensuring adequate documentation and methodology to support findings and recommendations in line with CMS guidelines for performance improvement projects and focused studies. Guidelines require sophisticated analysis of initial and repeat measures, root cause of problem, realistic targets for measures, and analysis of whether intervention successfully resolved problem. Additionally, analyses may include sophisticated calculations of statistical significance and statistical hypothesis testing;
Independently designs and implements research evaluations of shorter-term and focused studies, collaborating with a process improvement team, that address immediate concerns, identifies root causes of concerns, implements solutions, writes brief summary of findings/recommendations, and institutes a control (quality assurance) system for the unit performing the work to ensure improvement continues; and analyzes impact of system on sustaining improvement (in adherence to CMS guidelines for focused studies);
Participates in internal committees as a quality improvement and research/statistical analysis subject matter expert; creates and delivers presentations that meet professional, ethical, and analytic standards for clarity and completeness; tracks implementation of solutions; and creates quality assurance systems to effectively sustain improvement;
Leads other evaluation/research projects as determined by Supervisor;
Creates professional charts, data reports following the sound and rigorous standards for writing scientific reports outlined in the American Psychological Association (APA) Publication Manual, and presentations related to assigned data/evaluation/research projects;
Develops and maintains professional and positive working relationships with all Alliance departments, contracted network providers, and consumers/family members to fulfill the mission, vision, and goals of the Quality Management Department, in order to successfully manage cross-functional process improvement teams;
Serves as process improvement team lead by defining problems, assembling team of experts, measuring baseline data, analyzing root cause of problem, facilitating process to identify solution, and creating a quality assurance system for the unit performing the work to sustain improvement, and analyzing the impact of the systems on maintaining improvement related to quality management accreditation standards;
Assists in developing and delivering instructional materials and providing technical assistance related to evaluation studies, quality reviews, data analysis, and reporting, as requested;
Assists in the development of MCO standards for service monitoring, quality improvement, and evaluation of the delivery of services to consumers and families;
Serves as team lead for chart or clinical reviews of consumer information in order to conduct analysis of program effectiveness or to identify opportunities for process or quality improvement;
Other related duties as assigned
Required
Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology , or related field, including coursework in statistics, research methodology, computer science, continuous improvement and/or other coursework directly related to the work to be performed, and two years of progressively responsible experience in gathering, editing, and analyzing data for social and economic research, preferably including experience in the particular program area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years of experience in the field of quality management/ continuous quality improvement preferred .
Additional Training Preferred:
Lean, Six Sigma, Project Management, or related certification is preferred;
Experience in any of the following areas would be valuable for this employee: Public speaking, mediation and/or problem resolution, group facilitation, advocacy, regulations compliance and project management.
Knowledge and Skills
A high level of diplomacy and discretion is required to effectively negotiate and resolve issues with minimal assistance from the Quality Improvement Manager and/or Director of Quality Management .
exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent teambuilding skills, and highly effective communication ability are required .
Problem solving and conflict resolution skills required
Strong written, documentation, and analytical skills are required.
Ability to apply statistical principles and valid research methods in the evaluation of problems, along with conceptual and organizational skills to abstract the data.
Some knowledge of state and federal rules, requirements and practices related to the service continuum in North Carolina is imperative.
Some knowledge of best and promising practices for behavioral health and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities along with
P roficiency advanced functions of Microsoft Office Excel are required.
Advanced skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Statistical Analysis are preferred.
Some travel required.
Salary Range
$48,420.27 - $ 83,354.24
Position Summary
Urban Alliance is seeking a talented Grants and Budget Administrator (GBA) to develop, monitor, and report on grant, program, and regional budgets. The GBA will serve as a critical member of the three-person Finance Team that provides grant management and budget support for Urban Alliance’s $10 million in annual revenue. The GBA will possess strong interpersonal skills, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to advancing racial equity. The GBA will report to the Budget and Accounting Director and will work closely with the Development Team, as well as regional and national department managers.
About Urban Alliance
For more than 25 years, Urban Alliance has provided thousands of economically-disadvantaged youth with the skills, social capital, and career exposure needed to overcome systemic barriers to equal employment and educational opportunities. Urban Alliance’s programming serves as a bridge between young people, employers, and schools by providing high school students with comprehensive soft skills and digital literacy training, paid internships with local employers, individualized mentoring, case management, and ongoing post-high school planning support. Urban Alliance is one of the few youth workforce development organizations to have its impact proven by a six-year randomized controlled trial and has been recognized as a leader in the field by the book Moneyball for Government , as well as the Chronicle of Philanthropy, NPR, Forbes, the Urban Institute, and the Obama Foundation.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Budget Development & Management
Collaborate with the Development Team and project managers to develop and submit timely, accurate, and high-quality grant budgets, analyses, and reports for internal and external audiences.
Develop, implement, and monitor grant management workflows to ensure adequate internal controls, efficient data reporting, and compliance with funder requirements.
Track grant schedules, deliverables, and compliance requirements to ensure deadlines are met.
Document payments and expenditures for grants in QuickBooks, compile supporting documentation for expenses as requested by funders, and submit invoices.
Utilize QuickBooks to prepare and analyze reports to monitor expenditures against grant and organizational budgets.
Operating Budget Development & Management
Provide budget recommendations to the Budget and Accounting Director based on input from department leads, grant-specific requirements, and analysis of programming and administrative needs.
Monitor and report on organizational revenue and spending to staff, the Board Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors to ensure adherence to budgets.
Estimate and forecast future financial needs and support programs with financial analysis.
Analyze the fiscal implications of budget requests and recommend courses of action.
Assist with the preparation of the organization’s monthly close and quarterly financials.
Perform financial reporting and forecasting in collaboration with the Development Team.
Organize budget templates and data in a clear and intuitive manner.
Record all payments in QuickBooks and ensure proper job coding and accounting treatment.
Reconcile grant and contribution revenue with the Development Team on a monthly basis to ensure the release of program funds and recognition of revenue as part of a key audit control.
Assist with identifying financial or operating risks associated with the execution of the contract or project.
Prepare schedules for revenue recognition, accounts receivable, and deferred revenue substantiation for the annual organizational audit.
Qualifications & Keys to Success
Professional experience: the ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business (or demonstrated experience in budget development and familiarity with GAAP functions in lieu of a degree) and at least 3 years of finance experience working with grants and budgets. The candidate will be familiar with federal grant regulations (CFR), ASC 606 revenue recognition, and ASU 2018-09 distinguishing between contributions and exchanges. The candidate will have experience with or a desire to build a career with a youth workforce development organization. The candidate will be proficient with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
Teamwork and communication: the ideal candidate will be motivated, organized, and detail oriented with the ability to work interpedently and under supervision. The candidate will have the demonstrated ability to work effectively across numerous projects and a proven track-record of problem-solving. The candidate will possess strong oral and written communication skills and experience synthesizing and presenting information to audiences with varying levels of finance knowledge. The candidate will be a team player who is willing to assist staff outside of normal day-to-day duties as the need arises.
Commitment to racial equity and social justice: the ideal candidate will have an unwavering commitment to advancing racial equity and will ensure that it is reflected throughout the organization’s work. The ideal candidate will recognize the intersection of race and economics in shaping education and employment opportunities and will work to elevate and amplify the voices of the young people we serve.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Urban Alliance is a racial and social justice organization committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Urban Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Applicants from all underrepresented groups, including people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and DACA recipients are encouraged to apply.
May 13, 2021
Full time
Position Summary
Urban Alliance is seeking a talented Grants and Budget Administrator (GBA) to develop, monitor, and report on grant, program, and regional budgets. The GBA will serve as a critical member of the three-person Finance Team that provides grant management and budget support for Urban Alliance’s $10 million in annual revenue. The GBA will possess strong interpersonal skills, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to advancing racial equity. The GBA will report to the Budget and Accounting Director and will work closely with the Development Team, as well as regional and national department managers.
About Urban Alliance
For more than 25 years, Urban Alliance has provided thousands of economically-disadvantaged youth with the skills, social capital, and career exposure needed to overcome systemic barriers to equal employment and educational opportunities. Urban Alliance’s programming serves as a bridge between young people, employers, and schools by providing high school students with comprehensive soft skills and digital literacy training, paid internships with local employers, individualized mentoring, case management, and ongoing post-high school planning support. Urban Alliance is one of the few youth workforce development organizations to have its impact proven by a six-year randomized controlled trial and has been recognized as a leader in the field by the book Moneyball for Government , as well as the Chronicle of Philanthropy, NPR, Forbes, the Urban Institute, and the Obama Foundation.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Budget Development & Management
Collaborate with the Development Team and project managers to develop and submit timely, accurate, and high-quality grant budgets, analyses, and reports for internal and external audiences.
Develop, implement, and monitor grant management workflows to ensure adequate internal controls, efficient data reporting, and compliance with funder requirements.
Track grant schedules, deliverables, and compliance requirements to ensure deadlines are met.
Document payments and expenditures for grants in QuickBooks, compile supporting documentation for expenses as requested by funders, and submit invoices.
Utilize QuickBooks to prepare and analyze reports to monitor expenditures against grant and organizational budgets.
Operating Budget Development & Management
Provide budget recommendations to the Budget and Accounting Director based on input from department leads, grant-specific requirements, and analysis of programming and administrative needs.
Monitor and report on organizational revenue and spending to staff, the Board Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors to ensure adherence to budgets.
Estimate and forecast future financial needs and support programs with financial analysis.
Analyze the fiscal implications of budget requests and recommend courses of action.
Assist with the preparation of the organization’s monthly close and quarterly financials.
Perform financial reporting and forecasting in collaboration with the Development Team.
Organize budget templates and data in a clear and intuitive manner.
Record all payments in QuickBooks and ensure proper job coding and accounting treatment.
Reconcile grant and contribution revenue with the Development Team on a monthly basis to ensure the release of program funds and recognition of revenue as part of a key audit control.
Assist with identifying financial or operating risks associated with the execution of the contract or project.
Prepare schedules for revenue recognition, accounts receivable, and deferred revenue substantiation for the annual organizational audit.
Qualifications & Keys to Success
Professional experience: the ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business (or demonstrated experience in budget development and familiarity with GAAP functions in lieu of a degree) and at least 3 years of finance experience working with grants and budgets. The candidate will be familiar with federal grant regulations (CFR), ASC 606 revenue recognition, and ASU 2018-09 distinguishing between contributions and exchanges. The candidate will have experience with or a desire to build a career with a youth workforce development organization. The candidate will be proficient with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
Teamwork and communication: the ideal candidate will be motivated, organized, and detail oriented with the ability to work interpedently and under supervision. The candidate will have the demonstrated ability to work effectively across numerous projects and a proven track-record of problem-solving. The candidate will possess strong oral and written communication skills and experience synthesizing and presenting information to audiences with varying levels of finance knowledge. The candidate will be a team player who is willing to assist staff outside of normal day-to-day duties as the need arises.
Commitment to racial equity and social justice: the ideal candidate will have an unwavering commitment to advancing racial equity and will ensure that it is reflected throughout the organization’s work. The ideal candidate will recognize the intersection of race and economics in shaping education and employment opportunities and will work to elevate and amplify the voices of the young people we serve.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Urban Alliance is a racial and social justice organization committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Urban Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Applicants from all underrepresented groups, including people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and DACA recipients are encouraged to apply.
Title : Voting Rights Program Manager
Department: Community & Civic Engagement
Status : Exempt
Reports to : Voting Rights Program Director
Positions Reporting to the Position : None
Location : Flexible
Union Position : Yes
Job Classification Level : D
Salary Range (depending on experience) : $68,000 – $83,000
General Description:
The League of Conservation Voters Education Fund believes our earth is worth mobilizing for, because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. LCV Education Fund (LCVEF) works to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. LCVEF’s work to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice.
Democracy for All ( DFA ) is one of the largest and most dynamic civic engagement programs in the nation and the largest program within the environmental movement. As a program of LCVEF, we operate in partnership with 30 state affiliates in the Conservation Voter Movement, which gives Democracy For All substantial capacity and geographic reach. Over the last five election cycles, we have established a track record of running highly effective, research-based nonpartisan voter registration programs that are rooted in racial justice and worked in collaboration with the communities most impacted by environmental degradation. Since our first program in 2012, we have helped over 1.5 million individuals register to vote. LCVEF and many state league partners have also prioritized increasing our efforts to protect and promote voting rights. These issues are central to the success of environmental priorities, and are, therefore, central to the success of the Conservation Voter Movement.
LCVEF is seeking a Voting Rights Program Manager who will work with up to 10 state affiliate partners in the CVM to develop and implement policy advocacy and organizing campaigns focused on ensuring a fair redistricting process and protecting voting rights. Working with the Voting Rights Program Director, this role will identify strategic opportunities to work with state partners to bolster their state or local democracy priorities. The ideal candidate is creative, inspires leadership, fosters collaboration, thrives in building relationships and understands how to center racial justice and equity in every aspect of their work.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate with national LCVEF staff and state affiliate partners to develop, implement and evaluate policy advocacy, coalition-building and organizing campaigns focused on ensuring a fair redistricting process and protecting voting rights.
Assist in the implementation of racial justice and equity into internal priorities and suggest novel organizing strategies for expanding democratic access for all communities.
Manage key aspects of the grants program to ensure the continued growth of civic engagement capacity for state partners, including managing the timely and accurate reporting of grant metrics.
Work with LCV’s communications and membership engagement teams to identify opportunities for storytelling and highlighting the work of our state partners.
Identify opportunities to advance our voting rights program, including being an active member of national coalitions, scoping potential new alliances, and connecting our state affiliates to opportunities to advance their leadership.
Help develop a curriculum to be presented online and in-person (post COVID) that informs attendees about how the tenants of our democracy connects with a shared goal of creating a healthier, more sustainable planet.
Serve on various internal committees with the intention of advocating for DFA’s democracy work and pushing for LCVEF programs to embed anti-racist tenants in their design and implementation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required - At least 3-5 years or two election cycles working on policy advocacy, voter registration, labor or community organizing campaigns. Demonstrated track-record of effectively managing a complex advocacy program. Experience working with national, state and/or local coalitions. Preferred - Experience with campaigns that focus on an equitable and accessible democratic process. Experience working with low-income families, youth and communities of color. Experience working with a national organization who has state affiliates or chapters.
Skills: Ability to consistently integrate a deep understanding of key racial justice and equity concepts into projects and interactions by addressing structural implications and disproportionate impacts of policies, activities, and decisions on race, class and other group identities within the context of job responsibilities and projects. Excellent writing skills and verbal skills including the ability to draft campaign plans, create informative and persuasive materials and draft statements. Familiarity with the management of coalition partner relationships. Works well in a fast-paced environment and able to multitask without sacrificing quality of work. Exhibits strong leadership traits including reliable, consistent, detail-oriented, self-motivated, self-aware and emotionally intelligent.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated cultural competency and familiarity with the complexity of issues and obstacles facing communities of color participation in our democracy. 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 and democracy issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Conditions: Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time. The location of this position is flexible. Please note that all LCVEF staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply : Send a cover letter and resume to hr@lcvef.org with “Voting Rights Program Manager” in the subject line by April 5, 2021. No phone calls please.
LCVEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
Mar 19, 2021
Full time
Title : Voting Rights Program Manager
Department: Community & Civic Engagement
Status : Exempt
Reports to : Voting Rights Program Director
Positions Reporting to the Position : None
Location : Flexible
Union Position : Yes
Job Classification Level : D
Salary Range (depending on experience) : $68,000 – $83,000
General Description:
The League of Conservation Voters Education Fund believes our earth is worth mobilizing for, because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. LCV Education Fund (LCVEF) works to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. LCVEF’s work to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice.
Democracy for All ( DFA ) is one of the largest and most dynamic civic engagement programs in the nation and the largest program within the environmental movement. As a program of LCVEF, we operate in partnership with 30 state affiliates in the Conservation Voter Movement, which gives Democracy For All substantial capacity and geographic reach. Over the last five election cycles, we have established a track record of running highly effective, research-based nonpartisan voter registration programs that are rooted in racial justice and worked in collaboration with the communities most impacted by environmental degradation. Since our first program in 2012, we have helped over 1.5 million individuals register to vote. LCVEF and many state league partners have also prioritized increasing our efforts to protect and promote voting rights. These issues are central to the success of environmental priorities, and are, therefore, central to the success of the Conservation Voter Movement.
LCVEF is seeking a Voting Rights Program Manager who will work with up to 10 state affiliate partners in the CVM to develop and implement policy advocacy and organizing campaigns focused on ensuring a fair redistricting process and protecting voting rights. Working with the Voting Rights Program Director, this role will identify strategic opportunities to work with state partners to bolster their state or local democracy priorities. The ideal candidate is creative, inspires leadership, fosters collaboration, thrives in building relationships and understands how to center racial justice and equity in every aspect of their work.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate with national LCVEF staff and state affiliate partners to develop, implement and evaluate policy advocacy, coalition-building and organizing campaigns focused on ensuring a fair redistricting process and protecting voting rights.
Assist in the implementation of racial justice and equity into internal priorities and suggest novel organizing strategies for expanding democratic access for all communities.
Manage key aspects of the grants program to ensure the continued growth of civic engagement capacity for state partners, including managing the timely and accurate reporting of grant metrics.
Work with LCV’s communications and membership engagement teams to identify opportunities for storytelling and highlighting the work of our state partners.
Identify opportunities to advance our voting rights program, including being an active member of national coalitions, scoping potential new alliances, and connecting our state affiliates to opportunities to advance their leadership.
Help develop a curriculum to be presented online and in-person (post COVID) that informs attendees about how the tenants of our democracy connects with a shared goal of creating a healthier, more sustainable planet.
Serve on various internal committees with the intention of advocating for DFA’s democracy work and pushing for LCVEF programs to embed anti-racist tenants in their design and implementation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required - At least 3-5 years or two election cycles working on policy advocacy, voter registration, labor or community organizing campaigns. Demonstrated track-record of effectively managing a complex advocacy program. Experience working with national, state and/or local coalitions. Preferred - Experience with campaigns that focus on an equitable and accessible democratic process. Experience working with low-income families, youth and communities of color. Experience working with a national organization who has state affiliates or chapters.
Skills: Ability to consistently integrate a deep understanding of key racial justice and equity concepts into projects and interactions by addressing structural implications and disproportionate impacts of policies, activities, and decisions on race, class and other group identities within the context of job responsibilities and projects. Excellent writing skills and verbal skills including the ability to draft campaign plans, create informative and persuasive materials and draft statements. Familiarity with the management of coalition partner relationships. Works well in a fast-paced environment and able to multitask without sacrificing quality of work. Exhibits strong leadership traits including reliable, consistent, detail-oriented, self-motivated, self-aware and emotionally intelligent.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated cultural competency and familiarity with the complexity of issues and obstacles facing communities of color participation in our democracy. 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 and democracy issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Conditions: Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time. The location of this position is flexible. Please note that all LCVEF staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply : Send a cover letter and resume to hr@lcvef.org with “Voting Rights Program Manager” in the subject line by April 5, 2021. No phone calls please.
LCVEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
Maryland League of Conservation Voters
Annapolis, MD
General Description: Maryland League of Conservation Voters (Maryland LCV) and Maryland League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (Maryland LCV EF) are hiring a full-time Community Organizer for its Chispa Maryland program. Maryland LCV EF launched Chispa Maryland in 2014, a grassroots community organizing program to ensure Latinx families have strong leadership and power to identify and influence environmental and public health policies and decisions that affect their lives. Since then, Chispa Maryland has established itself as one of few environmental programs in the state with a strong and diverse grassroots community that is growing in capacity. Chispa Maryland has established relationships with environmental and social justice groups, and our volunteers and activists have become environmental leaders that have taken numerous actions to protect the health of their families and communities from environmental hazards such as harmful chemicals and air and water pollution.
The Chispa Maryland Community Organizer will engage and build leadership among Latinx, communities of color and youth in Maryland. The Community Organizer will conduct outreach to identify community members that are affected by environmental injustices and other environmental issues and will support them in building skills and capacity to advocate and lead efforts to fight environmental injustices, create social and economic opportunities, and protect their families, communities and the environment. We are looking for a creative, ambitious and experienced community organizer who is passionate about social change and justice, building individual and collective power and is goal driven. This position will report to the Organizing Manager and will work in close collaboration with other members of the staff.
Responsibilities:
Develop relationships and partnerships with community organizations, leaders, and institutions, particularly among communities of color and other relevant communities;
Reach out to and recruit volunteers through door-knocking, presentations, one-on-one’s and phone calls that identify new volunteers and members;
Identify and create opportunities for building the engagement and leadership of members and support their growth and development;
Support grassroots leaders to develop and implement work plans that result in them forming committees consisting of their friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers;
Work with the Chispa Maryland team to develop and lead trainings that develop the skills and deepen the commitment of community members;
Work closely with the Maryland LCV/EF team to develop, implement, and evaluate issue campaigns that successfully recruit volunteers, build grassroots leaders, and get the attention of decision makers and media;
Work with the Chispa communications team to identify and develop powerful storytellers and media spokespeople from among the membership, and increase Maryland LCV/EF and Chispa’s online engagement and presence.
Qualifications:
1-3 years experience working in grassroots community or labor organizing programs, including experience in programs that include volunteer outreach (canvassing, phone banking, house visits, etc.), training volunteers, monitoring goals, developing strategies and tactics, and forming alliances with other groups.;
Enthusiasm and commitment to amplify the voice and leadership of communities of color in Maryland. Ability to conduct basic research to learn issues, develop a power analysis and political lay of the land, including the positions and values of policymakers;
Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment;
Creative problem-solver who is resourceful during challenging or new situations;
Strong communication skills. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Experience with Google Workspace (G Suite).
The ideal candidate also has:
A deep commitment to environmental and equity and justice issues and an understanding of how issues of racial and economic justice impact Latinx and other communities of color in Maryland;
A demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity and an understanding and awareness of differing identities;
The ability to work across gender, race, ethnicity, inmigration status, socio-economic backgrounds and other identity lines;
A shared commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture;
The ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Salary and Compensation: Competitive non-profit salary range depending on qualifications and experience. The salary is accompanied by a generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401K plan with an employer match.
Position Requirements: This is a full-time position. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the organization is working from home. Outside of the pandemic the position is based in Annapolis with telecommuting options. The Chispa Maryland Community Organizer reports to the Organizing Manager.
To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and salary range to Ramon Palencia-Calvo at careers@mdlcv.org with Chispa Maryland Community Organizer in the subject line. Applications accepted until position is filled. Ideal start date is April 2021.
Maryland LCV, a 501(c)(4) organization activates Marylanders to promote and pass equitable laws and policies for clean water, healthy air, a resilient climate, and thriving communities. We hold elected officials accountable, and educate and endorse candidates for public office. The Maryland LCV Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports and amplifies a diverse and inclusive environmental movement across the state. Through outreach and education, the Education Fund supports communities disproportionately impacted by environmental injustices and builds grassroots field capacity for legislative advocacy and environmental issues. The Maryland LCV PAC is the organization that directly helps elect pro-conservation candidates.
Maryland LCV & Maryland LCV Ed Fund are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
Mar 16, 2021
Full time
General Description: Maryland League of Conservation Voters (Maryland LCV) and Maryland League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (Maryland LCV EF) are hiring a full-time Community Organizer for its Chispa Maryland program. Maryland LCV EF launched Chispa Maryland in 2014, a grassroots community organizing program to ensure Latinx families have strong leadership and power to identify and influence environmental and public health policies and decisions that affect their lives. Since then, Chispa Maryland has established itself as one of few environmental programs in the state with a strong and diverse grassroots community that is growing in capacity. Chispa Maryland has established relationships with environmental and social justice groups, and our volunteers and activists have become environmental leaders that have taken numerous actions to protect the health of their families and communities from environmental hazards such as harmful chemicals and air and water pollution.
The Chispa Maryland Community Organizer will engage and build leadership among Latinx, communities of color and youth in Maryland. The Community Organizer will conduct outreach to identify community members that are affected by environmental injustices and other environmental issues and will support them in building skills and capacity to advocate and lead efforts to fight environmental injustices, create social and economic opportunities, and protect their families, communities and the environment. We are looking for a creative, ambitious and experienced community organizer who is passionate about social change and justice, building individual and collective power and is goal driven. This position will report to the Organizing Manager and will work in close collaboration with other members of the staff.
Responsibilities:
Develop relationships and partnerships with community organizations, leaders, and institutions, particularly among communities of color and other relevant communities;
Reach out to and recruit volunteers through door-knocking, presentations, one-on-one’s and phone calls that identify new volunteers and members;
Identify and create opportunities for building the engagement and leadership of members and support their growth and development;
Support grassroots leaders to develop and implement work plans that result in them forming committees consisting of their friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers;
Work with the Chispa Maryland team to develop and lead trainings that develop the skills and deepen the commitment of community members;
Work closely with the Maryland LCV/EF team to develop, implement, and evaluate issue campaigns that successfully recruit volunteers, build grassroots leaders, and get the attention of decision makers and media;
Work with the Chispa communications team to identify and develop powerful storytellers and media spokespeople from among the membership, and increase Maryland LCV/EF and Chispa’s online engagement and presence.
Qualifications:
1-3 years experience working in grassroots community or labor organizing programs, including experience in programs that include volunteer outreach (canvassing, phone banking, house visits, etc.), training volunteers, monitoring goals, developing strategies and tactics, and forming alliances with other groups.;
Enthusiasm and commitment to amplify the voice and leadership of communities of color in Maryland. Ability to conduct basic research to learn issues, develop a power analysis and political lay of the land, including the positions and values of policymakers;
Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment;
Creative problem-solver who is resourceful during challenging or new situations;
Strong communication skills. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Experience with Google Workspace (G Suite).
The ideal candidate also has:
A deep commitment to environmental and equity and justice issues and an understanding of how issues of racial and economic justice impact Latinx and other communities of color in Maryland;
A demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity and an understanding and awareness of differing identities;
The ability to work across gender, race, ethnicity, inmigration status, socio-economic backgrounds and other identity lines;
A shared commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture;
The ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Salary and Compensation: Competitive non-profit salary range depending on qualifications and experience. The salary is accompanied by a generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401K plan with an employer match.
Position Requirements: This is a full-time position. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the organization is working from home. Outside of the pandemic the position is based in Annapolis with telecommuting options. The Chispa Maryland Community Organizer reports to the Organizing Manager.
To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and salary range to Ramon Palencia-Calvo at careers@mdlcv.org with Chispa Maryland Community Organizer in the subject line. Applications accepted until position is filled. Ideal start date is April 2021.
Maryland LCV, a 501(c)(4) organization activates Marylanders to promote and pass equitable laws and policies for clean water, healthy air, a resilient climate, and thriving communities. We hold elected officials accountable, and educate and endorse candidates for public office. The Maryland LCV Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports and amplifies a diverse and inclusive environmental movement across the state. Through outreach and education, the Education Fund supports communities disproportionately impacted by environmental injustices and builds grassroots field capacity for legislative advocacy and environmental issues. The Maryland LCV PAC is the organization that directly helps elect pro-conservation candidates.
Maryland LCV & Maryland LCV Ed Fund are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is seeking an engaging and innovative Louisiana State Director as we execute on our ambitious conservation goals. A trusted name in conservation within the state and beyond, The Nature Conservancy in Louisiana has worked since 1987 to protect the state’s cherished landscapes and develop sound science to support biodiversity while looking through, economic, public health and social equity lenses. With a strong and talented staff of 25, a diverse Board of Trustees comprised of 21 members from all over the state and beyond, 5 remote offices and a resilient, robust program in place, this role offers a unique opportunity to design and implement a strategic approach to Louisiana’s conservation priorities—and to help shape a resilient, equitable future for Louisiana.
As a leader in the Louisiana conservation movement, the State Director plays a primary role in working with partner organizations, government agencies, elected officials and other key decision‐makers to build alliances and shared agendas that advance science driven conservation outcomes in Louisiana and around the world.
The Conservancy has worked in Louisiana for over 32 years, protecting nearly 400,000 acres of land, establishing 20 nature preserves, a trusted partner in state and regional land and water management initiatives, and safeguarding more than 200 miles of stream and river habitat. These efforts include partnerships with state and federal agencies to create and expand state parks and wildlife refuges such as Cat Island NWR, Upper Ouachita NWR, Black Bayou Lake NWR, Red River NWR, Bayou Cocodrie NWR, Grand Cote NWR, Lake Opelia NWR, Tensas River NWR, Tunica Hills Wildlife Management Area, Chemin a haut State Park. The State Director plays a key role in helping further this impactful work by leading the chapter staff, developing new and existing donors, forming partnerships and building a broader constituency for conservation across the state. The State Director is accountable for the chapter’s success in implementing TNC’s global conservation approach, producing measurable results and maintaining and strengthening organizational values.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The key role of the State Director is to lead, manage, and inspire the chapter staff and trustees to collectively achieve the maximum contribution to the organization’s mission. They ensure success in conservation and fundraising programs and contribute intellectual, financial and human resources to priority, cross‐boundary initiatives. They support alignment of activities by securing, coordinating and configuring resources, capacity and programs to address the most critical conservation priorities of the organization at multiple scales. They are responsible for collaborating with others across the division and throughout the organization on the procurement and application of resources in Louisiana as well as in areas beyond their span of authority.
The Louisiana State Director oversees fundraising and marketing and works with staff to secure increased private support for conservation, engaging with major donors, corporations and foundations and supporting staff in donor cultivation. The Director approves budgets and sets priorities that dictate private and public fundraising goals. They serve as the primary statewide spokesperson for TNC to internal and external audiences (including staff, volunteers, the Board of Trustees, public and private donors, government agencies and officials, community leaders and other partners) and cultivate those audiences to support and promote TNC’s mission and vision.
Though the empowerment of other managers, the Director develops and supports the chapter staff to meet the conservation priorities of the chapter and of the global organization. The State Director reports into the Southern Division of the North America Region and works closely with the state’s Board of Trustees.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE - Overall responsibility for conservation results, philanthropy activities and goals of the Louisiana Chapter, and for integration of regional and global priorities. - Manages the development and execution of the chapter’s strategic conservation plan, three‐year budget and financial plans, and annual work programs, all delivered on time and within budget. - Demonstrates a strong understanding of on‐the‐ground land management conservation. - Incorporates organizational values and competencies as foundational elements in all aspects of work. - Ensures recruitment, management and development of high quality and effective staff. - Provides leadership in public policy efforts within the chapter and the region. - Ensures that programmatic commitments, financial standards, and legal requirements are met. - Presents and represents the chapter’s and TNC’s vision in a compelling and engaging manner to internal and external audiences as lead spokesperson. - Delivers effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on complex topics to employee groups, managers at all levels, board members and outside organizations. - Demonstrates a willingness and ability to travel routinely throughout the geography and globally as required. - Works flexibly, sometimes beyond the normal workday, including weekends, as necessary, during deadline periods. - Participates in the Division Leadership Team, North America Senior Leaders Team, and collaborates on innovative, cross‐boundary projects. - Directs, prepares, presents and/or participates in negotiations of project proposals with governmental, bilateral and/or multilateral agencies. - Works well under pressure. - Able to travel up to 50%, majority is in‐state.
Feb 09, 2021
Full time
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is seeking an engaging and innovative Louisiana State Director as we execute on our ambitious conservation goals. A trusted name in conservation within the state and beyond, The Nature Conservancy in Louisiana has worked since 1987 to protect the state’s cherished landscapes and develop sound science to support biodiversity while looking through, economic, public health and social equity lenses. With a strong and talented staff of 25, a diverse Board of Trustees comprised of 21 members from all over the state and beyond, 5 remote offices and a resilient, robust program in place, this role offers a unique opportunity to design and implement a strategic approach to Louisiana’s conservation priorities—and to help shape a resilient, equitable future for Louisiana.
As a leader in the Louisiana conservation movement, the State Director plays a primary role in working with partner organizations, government agencies, elected officials and other key decision‐makers to build alliances and shared agendas that advance science driven conservation outcomes in Louisiana and around the world.
The Conservancy has worked in Louisiana for over 32 years, protecting nearly 400,000 acres of land, establishing 20 nature preserves, a trusted partner in state and regional land and water management initiatives, and safeguarding more than 200 miles of stream and river habitat. These efforts include partnerships with state and federal agencies to create and expand state parks and wildlife refuges such as Cat Island NWR, Upper Ouachita NWR, Black Bayou Lake NWR, Red River NWR, Bayou Cocodrie NWR, Grand Cote NWR, Lake Opelia NWR, Tensas River NWR, Tunica Hills Wildlife Management Area, Chemin a haut State Park. The State Director plays a key role in helping further this impactful work by leading the chapter staff, developing new and existing donors, forming partnerships and building a broader constituency for conservation across the state. The State Director is accountable for the chapter’s success in implementing TNC’s global conservation approach, producing measurable results and maintaining and strengthening organizational values.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The key role of the State Director is to lead, manage, and inspire the chapter staff and trustees to collectively achieve the maximum contribution to the organization’s mission. They ensure success in conservation and fundraising programs and contribute intellectual, financial and human resources to priority, cross‐boundary initiatives. They support alignment of activities by securing, coordinating and configuring resources, capacity and programs to address the most critical conservation priorities of the organization at multiple scales. They are responsible for collaborating with others across the division and throughout the organization on the procurement and application of resources in Louisiana as well as in areas beyond their span of authority.
The Louisiana State Director oversees fundraising and marketing and works with staff to secure increased private support for conservation, engaging with major donors, corporations and foundations and supporting staff in donor cultivation. The Director approves budgets and sets priorities that dictate private and public fundraising goals. They serve as the primary statewide spokesperson for TNC to internal and external audiences (including staff, volunteers, the Board of Trustees, public and private donors, government agencies and officials, community leaders and other partners) and cultivate those audiences to support and promote TNC’s mission and vision.
Though the empowerment of other managers, the Director develops and supports the chapter staff to meet the conservation priorities of the chapter and of the global organization. The State Director reports into the Southern Division of the North America Region and works closely with the state’s Board of Trustees.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE - Overall responsibility for conservation results, philanthropy activities and goals of the Louisiana Chapter, and for integration of regional and global priorities. - Manages the development and execution of the chapter’s strategic conservation plan, three‐year budget and financial plans, and annual work programs, all delivered on time and within budget. - Demonstrates a strong understanding of on‐the‐ground land management conservation. - Incorporates organizational values and competencies as foundational elements in all aspects of work. - Ensures recruitment, management and development of high quality and effective staff. - Provides leadership in public policy efforts within the chapter and the region. - Ensures that programmatic commitments, financial standards, and legal requirements are met. - Presents and represents the chapter’s and TNC’s vision in a compelling and engaging manner to internal and external audiences as lead spokesperson. - Delivers effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on complex topics to employee groups, managers at all levels, board members and outside organizations. - Demonstrates a willingness and ability to travel routinely throughout the geography and globally as required. - Works flexibly, sometimes beyond the normal workday, including weekends, as necessary, during deadline periods. - Participates in the Division Leadership Team, North America Senior Leaders Team, and collaborates on innovative, cross‐boundary projects. - Directs, prepares, presents and/or participates in negotiations of project proposals with governmental, bilateral and/or multilateral agencies. - Works well under pressure. - Able to travel up to 50%, majority is in‐state.