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Employer:  Piedmont Environmental Council.
Categories:  Other
Travel Required:  5-15%
Job Type:  Full Time
Preferred Degree:  Bachelors
Experience Required:  2-3 years
State/Province:  VA - Virginia
City:  Warrenton
Salary:  non-disclosed
Job Description: 

The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) was founded in 1972 with the purpose of preserving important attributes of the Northern Piedmont region of Virginia. Those key attributes are the open spaces, natural viewsheds, historic features, agricultural activity and the clean air and water that make living, working and visiting the region so special. Protecting these attributes, while recognizing the importance of economic vitality, has always been, and remains our core organizational goal.

Areas of Responsibility

The Outreach Coordinator will promote the organization's mission and programs by engaging directly with citizens, students, community groups and partner organizations. The Outreach Coordinator will assist in meeting two of the goals outlined in the PEC Strategic Plan --1) increasing positive awareness of PEC and building support for PEC programs and 2) building a network of reliable activists and donors.

The Outreach Coordinator is expected to:

Develop and manage a PEC volunteer program.

Organize low-cost outreach events (movie screenings, hikes, tours, lunches, etc) and workshops that are led or sponsored by PEC.

Serve as a PEC representative at PEC events, as well as community and partner events.

Create, manage and maintain a toolkit of materials for tabling at events throughout the Piedmont that can be used by staff and volunteers

Organize and manage the PEC Fellowship Program -- a seven week summer program offering college-aged students experiential education in our environmental work related to land conservation, land use and agriculture. As part of this project, the Outreach Coordinator must:

  • Coordinate selection of Fellowship participants (12 college-aged students)
  • Manage project budget
  • Organize all elements of 7 week Fellowship schedule, including guest lectures, educational and social activities, field trip logistics, and interactions with other PEC staff.
  • Arrange insurance and housing for all Fellows
  • Facilitate and monitor the implementation of Fellows' practicum projects
  • Manage communications, writing grant proposals, and reporting to funding foundations
  • Manage Fellowship Alumni Network, send regular email updates, write job references, engage in Fellowship Reunion committee, track activities related to Fellowship experience, cultivate as PEC members.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and at least two years work experience or equivalent
  • Proven organizational skills
  • Desire to work with students and adults. Strong relationship and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral, including ability to write, edit, and proofread written materials for use in communication with universities, member's communications and special events.
  • Must possess valid VA Driver's License and be able to drive a 15-passenger van (note: nearby rental agencies have minimum age requirements)
    Ability to work independently and self-manage, as well as manage others
  • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software, with ability to construct and produce reports and advanced applications preferred
  • Background in environmental education and program design preferred
  • Strong familiarity with land conservation and land use principles preferred

Compensation
Salary negotiable depending on experience.

Benefits
In addition to your salary, you will be eligible to participate in health, disability, term life insurance benefits and a 403 (b) employee pension plan. Upon employment, you will be entitled to paid holidays and will begin accruing personal leave as designated in the PEC Employee Handbook.

Contact
Interested applicants should email Dawn Wilmot with a cover letter and resume or send a hard copy to:
Ms. Dawn Wilmot
Piedmont Environmental Council, 45 Horner Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 
Email: dwilmot[at]pecva.org
Fax: (540) 349-9003

Open until filled (posted 10/28/2011).
The Piedmont Environmental Council is an equal opportunity employer.

11/21/2011

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