The Climate Protection Campaign, a nonprofit organization based in Sonoma County, seeks an inspirational individual with strong leadership and organization skills and a background in organizing, youth activities and project management to manage the implementation of the Cool Schools Program throughout Sonoma County.

Examples of Responsibilities:

• Under direction of the Executive Director and in close coordination with other staff, develop and implement a program for youth and climate change for schools in Sonoma County and beyond
• Manage and implement a two year grant contract with Alameda County Waste Management Authority to implement a project to reduce emissions from the student commute in every high school in Sonoma County
• Be responsible for all coordination, fulfillment and reporting required for this grant
• Coordinate with project partners, e.g., the Sonoma County Bicycle C/oalition, the Alliance for Climate Education and the Santa Rosa Junior College Students for Sustainable Communities Club (SRJC-SFSC), in developing and implementing education and promotional activities for this grant.
• Initiate, facilitate and follow up on meetings with multiple stakeholders
• Create youth related materials and web content as needed
• Manage contacts associated with this project and facilitate communication among participants
• Make presentations
• Develop and manage an annual budget and program plan for Cool Schools
• Hire, train and supervise Project Coordinator to assist in the schools
• Build strategic relationships with local and regional stakeholders which will make the program more effective and sustainable.
• Work with Development Director and/or Deputy Director for grant opportunities and fundraising that will continue to support Cool Schools.
• Brief Executive Director on developments in the project
• Other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree
• Four years relevant work experience, including minimum two years working with youth.
• Excellent references

Desired Skills and Qualities:
The position requires an inspirational, entrepreneurial, personable, confident team member with a sense of humor who is:

• Committed to and understands climate protection
• Very well organized and a strong team player
• Skilled in using social media to communicate
• Good at engaging young people
• Able to motivate people to take action, including meeting deadlines
• Skilled in relationship building and networking
• Superior oral and written communication skills; able to craft and articulate clear, concise messages; able to inspire and persuade
• Flexible, task-oriented, and dependable
• Strong facilitator
• Good listener and a quick learner
• Able to work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, WordPress and PowerPoint

Terms:

This is a full time position. Salary between $42,000 and $48,000/year commensurate with experience. No health benefits. Dependent on funding availability.

To Apply:

Please email the following information to Ann Hancock, [email protected]

• Letter describing your interest and suitability
• Your resume
• Names and contact information for your last three clients or employers

Position open until filled. We will start reviewing resumes on Sept. 12. Please no phone calls.