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Employer:  ACE - Alliance for Climate Education.
Categories:  Education/Training
Travel Required:  16-25%
Job Type:  Full Time
Preferred Degree:  None
Experience Required:  2-3 years
State/Province:  DC - District of Columbia
City:  Washington DC
Salary:  Non-Disclosed
Job Description: 

Alliance for Climate Education (ACE) DC Lead Educator Job Description
The Job: Lead Educator, Washington D.C.

 

What we need: An enthusiastic performer with management experience who is as equally comfortable delivering our award‐winning presentation (check out our trailer) on the essential science of climate change to high school students as you are managing operations and communications for a small team of remote educators based in Atlanta, GA and Chapel Hill, NC. In addition to presenting, you’ll support ACE Action Teams (high school environmental clubs) on projects such as school wide energy audits, recycling programs, and awareness campaigns.

 

Characteristics: You have a proven track record of managing for results, communicating complex issues concisely and clearly, solving problems on your feet, working well independently, and being a solid team player. You are comfortable working from home and remotely managing a regional team. In short, you can effectively support and run regional operations while advancing the vision and mission of the organization on a day‐to‐day basis.

The Organization: ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education ACE is a national nonprofit dedicated to educating America's high school students about the science behind climate change and inspiring them to do something about it—while having fun along the way. We’re based in Oakland, CA, with satellite offices in Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Austin, Atlanta, Washington D.C., New York, Providence, and Boston.


ACE offers a powerful mission, rapid growth, fun and passionate people, a spirit of innovation and a fastpaced environment that focuses on accountability and results. Learn more about ACE – and check out our rave reviews at http://www.acespace.org

 

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Outreach/scheduling the ACE Assembly at local High Schools
• Exciting and consistent delivery of the ACE presentation
• Work with local Action Teams to complete projects and elevate their leaning of the issue
through project‐based learning
• Organize an run 2‐3 inspiring, engaging, and fun leadership trainings for high school students per semester
• Build and maintain relationships with other ACE Educators, schools, students, teachers,
partners and other nonprofits
• Manage operations and communication between the DC, ATL, and NC educators and
Headquarters in Oakland, CA
• Support PR and fundraising efforts for the Southeast region

 

Required Qualifications:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills—dynamic, engaging personality – charismatic – especially in eyes of high school youth
• 1‐3 years experience managing a team with a solid combination of accountability, encouragement, and ownership
• Ability to develop work plans, manage projects to deadlines, and handle multiple priorities
• Solid understanding of climate science and a passion for inspiring youth to take action
• Comfortable taking a leadership and support role in team environments
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Apps

 

Desired Qualifications:
• Familiarity with the DC area school systems and local NGO community
• Experience in performance arts or presenting before large audiences
• Experience working with diverse communities
• Working knowledge of Salesforce.com

 

Schedule: Full‐time, non‐exempt position, 40 hours per week
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
Deadline: Open until filled
Location: Washington, DC

 

To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Mario E. Molina,
Mario.molina@climateeducation.org

 

Please include salary requirements in your cover letter. No phone calls please.

 

We value and respect the diverse viewpoints and individual differences of all people. ACE is an equal
opportunity employer and encourages everyone interested to apply.

08/02/2011

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