Clean Air and Water Associate

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

I. POSITION SUMMARY

The Clean Air & Water Associate will assist the Director of the Clean Air & Water Program in achieving Upstate Forever’s vision and goals for the Upstate and related strategies and initiatives associated with the Clean Air & Water Program.  The Clean Air & Water Associate will be based in Upstate Forever’s Greenville office, but the position will include travel throughout the Upstate region.

II.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Educate local governments, regional stakeholders, and community groups/members on the fiscal and environmental benefits of sensible growth policies that lead to clean, abundant water and healthy air.
2. Advocate for improvements to ordinances throughout the Upstate region that improve air/water quality and quantity issues through regulations, incentive programs, and increased regulatory flexibility.
3. Build diverse coalitions to advance a common agenda of clean air and water throughout the region.
4. Partner with local non-profits and private businesses to facilitate the use of tools and techniques that lead to improved air and water resource management.
5. Investigate and establish innovative programs that lead to clean, abundant water and healthy air throughout the region.
6. Represent Upstate Forever’s positions publicly with elected officials, city and county administrative and planning staff, and the general public.
7. Write articles for publication in local media outlets and websites.
8. Lead outreach efforts to ensure public involvement at strategic meetings, through written comments, and in volunteer projects.
9. Coordinate related educational conferences, workshops, speakers and training sessions throughout the ten county region.
10. Assist the Director in developing plans, strategies, budgets, and funding sources to expand the organization’s capacity to work on air and water resource issues.
11. Assist in the identification of funding opportunities, preparing grant applications, managing grant deadlines and compiling required reports. 
12. Continually promote Upstate Forever in an effort to recruit new members.
13. Participate in related local task forces, associations, working groups and organizations to assure clean air and water views are represented.

 

COMPENSATION:  Salary range is $27,000 to $32,000, depending on experience and qualifications.  The position includes paid time off as well as health insurance and a retirement plan. 

 

HOW TO APPLY:  Please submit a cover letter (limit two pages) explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position to the address below.  Include a resume that outlines relevant education, work experience, and volunteer activities.  In addition, please arrange for two to three letters of reference to be sent to Upstate Forever.  Electronic submissions are preferred, but hard copy is acceptable. 

 

DEADLINE:  Applications must be received at the address below (postal or electronic) by 8 am January 14^th.   

 

CONTACT INFORMATION: 

Heather Nix

Director, Clean Air & Water Program

Upstate Forever

507 Pettigru Street

Greenville, SC 29601

hnix@upstateforever.org

 

Please direct all questions and correspondence regarding the position to the above email address with “Clean Air & Water Associate” included in the subject line.