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JOB OPPORTUNITY GROUNDWORK PROVIDENCE
Position: Executive Director
Application Deadline: January 16, 2012
Groundwork Providence is seeking an experienced and driven executive director
to lead the organization. Founded in 1981 as Keep Providence Beautiful,
Groundwork Providence works to equip the residents of low-income communities
with the knowledge, skills and resources that they need to improve the environmental
health and sustainability of their own neighborhoods.
<http://groundworkprovidence.org/>
The ideal candidate would have a diverse programmatic knowledge-base, including
sustainable landscaping, brownfields cleanups, arbor-care, youth education,
community organizing and adult job training. He or she will need to quickly
absorb and assimilate new knowledge and develop programs that further the
organization’s mission.
Responsibilities: Organizational management, leadership and development;
identify and strategically pursue and secure all funding; set organizational
priorities and develop plans to accomplish them; work closely with the board
of directors; coordinate and manage administrative activities.
Qualifications: Bachelorrs's degree and substantial related work experience;
commitment to the Groundwork Philosophy; demonstrated commitment to creating
a diverse environmental movement in urban communities; strong knowledge
of environmental issues including urban agriculture, green infrastructure,
smart growth, land-use planning, community planning and sustainable landscaping;
evidence of a clear commitment to community revitalization, open space creation,
sustainable development and the environment; demonstrated success in fundraising
with grassroots organizations; knowledge of Providence and Rhode Island
communities, nonprofit groups, businesses and government institutions preferred;
proficiency in Spanish.
Salary: Commensurate with experience; flexible hours; 40-plus hours a week.
To apply: Send resume and cover letter to director@groundworkprovidence.org.
Only e-mail submissions will be considered. Applications are due by Jan.
16.
Groundwork Providence will inform applicants of the desire for an interview
by Feb. 1, 2012
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