Groundwork Providence
Executive Director position available
Groundwork Providence (GWP), a small environmental and education organization dedicated to building a cleaner, safer, more beautiful city through environmental programs since 1982, is seeking applicants for its Executive Director in our Providence, Rhode Island office. Current projects include reforesting Providence, Green jobs training programs, and summer youth programs in partnerships with a variety of community organizations.
The executive director will lead GWP, both executing day-to-day operations and planning long-term strategic goals in conjunction with the Board of Directors. The executive director will develop advocacy strategies with the board and implement campaigns on the state and municipal levels. He or she will manage the organization's office and full-time and part-time staff, and administer the organization's finances and accounting. He or she will also be GWPs point person in conducting outreach to the media, other advocacy organizations, funders, grantors, citizens, and city and state government. This will include scheduling and facilitating educational presentations and meetings, and editing print publications and webpages. The executive director will secure GWP's annual budget through grants and donations. The successful candidate will assume full responsibility immediately. This is a full-time position, which includes weekend and evening commitments.
Salary: $37 to $42K depending upon experience and qualifications, plus Benefits Package
Additional Qualifications:
Preferably B.S./B.A. in Education, Environmental Science, Ecology or related program (or equivalent experience) and minimum 4 years experience in initiating and executing successful community, education, and environmental oriented programs. Demonstrated fundraising and grant writing experience. Effective writing and communication skills. Working knowledge of fiscal management of grants. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel). The self-motivation, flexibility, teamwork, and creativity necessary for success in a non-profit organization are key skills.
Visit GWP's web site at http://www.groundworkprovidence.org/for more information about our organization.
How to Apply:
E-mail cover letter & resume to: gerritt@mindspring.com
Questions may be sent to the same email address and phone inquiries may be directed to 401-351-6440 ext 17
Application deadline is March 10, 2009
