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Energy Action Coalition. |
| Categories: |
Fundraising/Development
Executive/Management |
| Travel Required: | 16-25% |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| Preferred Degree: | Bachelors |
| Experience Required: | 4-5 years |
| State/Province: | DC - District of Columbia |
| City: | Washington |
| Salary: | n/a |
| Job Description: |
The Energy Action Coalition is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual to join our team as the Executive Director and serve in a critical leadership role for the youth climate movement. Energy Action Coalition has a central staff of 10 and a membership of 50 organizations with 30+ funded staff in the field.
Executive Director, you will be a key spokesperson and advocate for the Energy Action Coalition nationally and internationally. You will be responsible for representing the Coalition to media, funders and supporters, government, and other non-governmental organizations. You will provide strategic advice and support to Coalition campaigns, and will ensure that the campaigns are politically relevant. You will provide direction to the other members of the staff team and support the smooth functioning of the central staff. You will report to a newly formed Board of Directors, and will be the primary liaison between the Board of Directors and the Coalition. Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@energyaction.net. Founded in June 2004 by youth climate leaders, the Energy Action Coalition unites a diversity of organizations in an alliance that supports and strengthens the student and youth clean and just energy movement in North America. The 36 active and 14 supporting partners of Energy Action Coalition work together to leverage our collective power and create change for a clean, efficient, just and renewable energy future. Our Coalition is addressing climate change by winning clean energy victories at the local, state, national, and international level - all while growing and strengthening the clean energy movement among young people from all walks of life in the United States and Canada CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
*Key spokesperson/voice of Energy Action Coalition campaigns and the Coalition as a whole *Primary fundraiser for Coalition campaigns, including grant writing, reporting, and in-person fundraising *Support for the Board of Directors *Representative and key liaison with key members of Congress and the White House *Advisor on campaign development and strategy, ensuring political relevance *Representing Energy Action Coalition at conferences and high-level meetings *Responsible for overseeing the fiscal management of the Coalition *Non-voting member of the Steering Committee DESIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALITIES
*Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of direct experience with campaign style organizing preferably on related issues. *3-5 years staff management experience in a non-profit constituency-based organization. *Experience working in coalitions and an ability to recognize the diverse strengths of organizations and organizers for one cause. *Experience reporting to and working with a Board of Directors. * Background in high-level foundation and individual donor fundraising and enthusiasm and commitment to expanding this work. *Willingness and ability to take initiative and work as part of a team and independently. *Self-starter, highly motivated, resourceful, dynamic and creative professional. *Willingness to travel regularly for fundraising and meetings. *Excellent written and verbal communications and organizational skills. *Demonstrated commitment to creating and working in an anti-oppressive context *Understanding of the concept of movement building within the context of managing cultural and racial diversity *Experience with organizational development and strategic planning *Passion for and commitment to the role the young people can play in transforming our energy future *Bilingual or multi-lingual preferred Energy Action Coalition is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to engaging the skills and leadership of people of color, low-income persons, LGBT persons, differently-abled people, and other people from diverse backgrounds. People from these and other traditionally marginalized backgrounds and communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, interviews will begin in early and mid March and interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible in order to be considered for the first round of interviews.
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| Post Date: | 04/06/2010 |
