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Senior Manager Environmental Sustainability
Band 5
Job Description
This position will be responsible for helping to develop, implement and manage the Foundation’s national giving strategy focused on environment sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a generalist with broad knowledge of environmental sustainability issues including, energy efficiency, educational/awareness programs focused on youth, water, waste, climate, etc. In this position, the associate will:
• Manage the programmatic partnerships/relationships, including advocacy, policy and academic research partners.
• Conduct due diligence on potential partners through the proposal development process, site visits, program analysis and financial analysis.
• Support the development of the overall strategic roadmap for the Foundation’s initiatives.
• Work with internal groups and stakeholders to leverage foundation programs against relevant corporate initiatives.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise others to support ongoing initiatives.
• Represent the Foundation at internal meetings, conferences, and special events.
• Maintain a high level of expertise and remain current on developments in the sustainability field and appropriate sub-fields.
• Review proposals and provide oversight of all request for funding pertaining to workforce development and related issues.
• Assist with the design and implementation of the Foundation’s monitoring and evaluation of national grant programs.
• Monitor progress toward program objectives and develop recommendations to senior leadership for any appropriate strategic changes.
• Perform other duties, including special projects, as assigned. You will have • A minimum of 5-7 years of experience working on sustainability issues.
• Ability to assess programs and identify those with a strong potential for funding.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong research skills.
• Superior written communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Self starter that can implement strategic plans through to execution.
• Team player that feels comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prior non-profit experience required.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Power Point.
Preferred Requirements
• Prior Grant Management experience.
• Master’s degree in relevant field.
• Proficiency in Excel.
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