{"id":6955,"date":"2018-01-12T17:44:43","date_gmt":"2018-01-12T17:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/researchbdev.wpengine.com\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/?p=6955"},"modified":"2018-01-12T17:45:12","modified_gmt":"2018-01-12T17:45:12","slug":"job-environmental-leadership-program-program-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/job-opportunity\/job-environmental-leadership-program-program-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Environmental Leadership Program, Program Manager (Deadline to apply: 1\/30\/18)"},"content":{"rendered":"

ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM<\/strong>
\nPosition Opening: Program Manager<\/p>\n

Salary Range: Salary based on experience and prior work history
\nJob Status: Exempt
\nFTE Status: Full time (\u00be FTE would be considered) Applications Due: January 30th, 2018, 5 PM EST
\nLocation: Virtual office, based within 45 minutes of a major airport in the Mid-Atlantic Region
\nApplication Link: https:\/\/elpnet.org\/elp-job-application<\/a><\/p>\n

ELP\u2019S NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY<\/strong>
\nELP is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. ELP\u2019s organizational policies, practices, programs, activities and decisions regarding employment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, volunteerism, internships and other terms and conditions of employment or voluntary service shall not be based on a person\u2019s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, ancestry, military discharge status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, source of income, parental status, housing status, or other protected status, in accordance with applicable law.<\/p>\n

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND AND POSITION DETAILS<\/strong>
\nELP is a fast-paced and entrepreneurial non-profit working to create a robust national network of environmental and social change leaders. We support visionary, action-oriented, and diverse leadership for a just and sustainable future. ELP aims to catalyze change by providing emerging leaders with the support and guidance they need to launch new endeavors, achieve new successes, and rise to new leadership positions. For more, visi<\/strong>t www.elpnet.org<\/a><\/p>\n

The Program Manager\u2019s primary responsibilities will be to support the planning and execution of ELP\u2019s Fellowship Programs. This position will report to the Deputy Director and assists in the execution of our Fellowship Programs, including leading outreach and recruitment efforts, providing program development and curriculum design, and supporting the development of program evaluation and processes for continuous improvement. This job will also include facilitation opportunities at multi-day retreats and events around the country.<\/p>\n

The Program Manager will be expected to bring new ideas and strategies, revise their work on short timelines and bring an attitude of continuous improvement and a culture of innovation. They will be expected to manage their own balanced workweek based on the demands of the job. While this job will take place in a virtual office it does require the ability to travel to multi-day trainings throughout the year.<\/p>\n

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong>
\nProgram Outreach and Recruitment<\/strong>
\nThe Program Manager will be responsible for developing and executing the recruitment strategy of ELP\u2019s Fellowship Programs including direct outreach via phone, e-communications.
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\nRetreat Logistics and Facilitation<\/strong>
\nThe Program Manager will be responsible for managing the logistical details of retreats which could include negotiating contracts with venues and travel arrangements for contracted facilitators. Additionally, the Program Manager may have the opportunity to co-lead training sessions, which is dependent on expertise and interests.
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\nProgram Development and Evaluation<\/strong>
\nThe Program Manager will work with Deputy Director and Executive Director to support the ongoing development of ELP\u2019s training curriculum and the evaluation of our programs.
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\nSKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong>
\nIdeal candidates will have experience in a majority of the following:
\n\u25cf Experience with outreach, recruitment, and management of volunteers.
\n\u25cf Networking and establishing relationships in person, by phone, and by email.
\n\u25cf Working cooperatively with wide a range of personalities, including staff, Fellows and volunteers.
\n\u25cf Ability and discipline to work remotely is required.
\n\u25cf Strong computer skills with proficiency in cloud-based collaborative software: Microsoft Office products, Google Docs, Dropbox, Email Marketing, etc.
\n\u25cf Ability to see events through all phases of implementation while maintaining timelines, budgets and effectively managing expenses.
\n\u25cf Demonstrated experience writing and editing grant proposals preferred.
\n\u25cf Managing relationships in Salesforce CRM preferred.
\n\u25cf Experience using online convening tools to build online communities, facilitate webinars\/trainings preferred.
\n\u25cf Minimum 3 years relevant events and \/or training development and coordination experience preferred.<\/p>\n

Ideal candidates will demonstrate evidence of the following characteristics:
\n\u25cf Energetic, innovative, creative self-starter with attention to detail.
\n\u25cf Dedication to continuous improvement and a culture of learning.
\n\u25cf Understanding of, and a commitment to advancing the mission, core values, and learning organization principles of ELP.
\n\u25cf Ability to connect with other people\u2019s passions.
\n\u25cf Understanding of their strengths and the strengths of those around them.
\n\u25cf Strong interpersonal skills: courtesy, tact, patience and team orientation; team player with a sense of humor and a life outside of work.
\n\u25cf Comfortable meeting new people regularly<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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