Green Cities Program Coordinator

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

 

Conservation Begins Here.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), a national force of conservation volunteers, seeks a program coordinator for our Green Cities project located at our Pittsburgh Office

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the success of the Green Cities program
• Select and train program members
• Provide supervision and leadership for program members, training and development opportunities and clear
• irection for work related activities
• Ensure that all project outcomes, as laid out in project proposals and developed with partner agencies, are achieved to a satisfactory level
• Ensure the sustainability of current projects and lead the effort to develop new program opportunities
  Identify and pursue grant and fundraising opportunities in support of Corps programming in conjunction with the Advancement Department

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in environmental studies, environmental science or related field.
• 2-4 years of progressively responsible experience including skills related to: supervising people, projects and budgets; leadership in environmental programming, knowledge of climate change science, sustainable economic development strategies and ecotourism; and experience working with programmatic partners
• Demonstrated program management success
• Demonstrated team leadership and/or supervisory experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a highly mobile, fast paced team
• Strong computer skills particularly in MS Office
• Willingness to travel on a regular basis
• Current Wilderness First Responder/Aid and CPR certification or ability to acquire certification
• Valid Driver’s license and driving record within SCA guidelines
• Must pass SCA criminal background check
• Access to cell phone for business purposes required

* Health and Dental * Basic Life Insurance * Short Term Disability * Long Term Disability * Flexible Spending Account * 403(b) Savings Plan * Generous Paid Time Off * Community Service Leave * Casual Dress   Please send cover letter and resume to Lori Gaido, Program Director, lgaido@thesca.org?