Green Cities Program Coordinator, Student Conservation Association (Pittsburgh, PA)
Deadline: January 15, 2011
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), a national force of conservation volunteers, seeks a program coordinator for the Green Cities project located at their 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 direction 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
Benefits include: 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.
TO APPLY
Please send cover letter and resume to Lori Gaido, Program Director, lgaido@thesca.org
SCA is an EOE dedicated to workforce diversity.
