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Hiring for this position is on hold during the Coronavirus outbreak. Applications are still welcome, and we will start the review process at a future date.<\/p>\n
At EarthCorps, we believe that we\u2019re part of something bigger. We believe that we have a collective responsibility to care for each other and nature, and that we need new ideas and boundless enthusiasm from across the globe to create a better world where people and nature thrive together.<\/p>\n
That boundless enthusiasm shines through our Corps Program. Since 1993, more than 1,000 young adults from across the US and 80 countries from around the world have come to Seattle, Washington to participate in an environmental leadership development program. These emerging environmental leaders make up our Corps Program, where they learn technical environmental restoration and hands-on leadership skills, all while building a close-knit community through caring for our natural world.<\/p>\n
EarthCorps truly embraces the \u201cthink globally, act locally”\u00a0concept. The lands and waters of Puget Sound are our classroom and our legacy.\u00a0Corps members learn leadership and cross-cultural skills by working collaboratively, leading thousands of community volunteers each year, and executing technical environmental restoration projects including salmon stream restoration, native tree plantings, invasive plant removal, wetland and shoreline restoration, and trail construction around the Puget Sound region.<\/p>\n
After the yearlong program, these young leaders return to their local communities and cities with the tools, skills, and enthusiasm needed to tackle the pressing issues of our time \u2013 including climate change, pollution, and ecological degradation\u2013 to create a better world for all of us.<\/p>\n
EarthCorps seeks a full-time program director (PD) to lead the organization\u2019s leadership development program for emerging environmental leaders. The ideal candidate\u00a0is\u00a0passionate about the intersection of environmental service, leadership development, and cross-cultural exchange. The PD is responsible for the strategic direction of the corps program and oversees all human resource management, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, coaching, and conflict management of the 50+ young leaders that participate in our program each year. This position will lead in refining\/transforming the corps and our leadership curriculum to ensure equity and inclusion is at its core and that all graduates of our program have the skills to lead with a racial equity lens.\u00a0We are looking for a strategic, innovative thinking that can also roll up their sleeves to get work done.<\/p>\n
The PD is part of the organization\u2019s management team and\u00a0works closely with other senior staff to shape the overall management and direction of the organization, including helping to transform our organization to build a race equity culture.\u00a0The PD reports to the Executive Director.<\/p>\n
We encourage applicants from all racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, and functional limitations to apply, especially those from historically marginalized communities.<\/p>\n
Leadership, Management, and Planning (30%)<\/u><\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Serves as a member of EarthCorps staff Management Team which includes strategic planning, organizational development, and strategic resource and budget planning.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Works with board of directors.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Effectively represents EarthCorps internally and externally.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Actively works to create a race equity culture.<\/p>\n
Plays a leadership role in staff training and development<\/p>\n
Program Management (65%)<\/u><\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Provides overall strategic leadership and ensures high quality programs\u00a0for 50+ US and international participants.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Supervises multiple staff, inspires staff trust, and fosters team spirit.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements, ensuring programming remains relevant to participants and the world; Manage two active evaluations.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lead AmeriCorps proposal development, compliance, reporting, and relationship management.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Oversees the recruitment of 40+ AmeriCorps members and approximately 15 international participants to our corps program.\u00a0Oversees homestay recruitment and management for international participants.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Oversees coaching and conflict management of corps program.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Coordinates with Field Director to achieve contractual and programmatic goals.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Establishes an overall annual program budget and monitors each program against said budget; Collaborates on earned and contributed revenue generation<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Serves as a primary emergency on-call lead for the organization.<\/p>\n
Other duties as assigned (5%)<\/u><\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Actively participates in all staff retreats, meetings, committees and workshops.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0We are a highly collaborative team and step in to support each other when needed<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Commitment to the EarthCorps mission and to the development of young adults.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Minimum of 5 years of experience\u00a0in developing and leading programs for young adults\/talent development programs.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Demonstrated management skills including staff supervision and development.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A commitment to racial equity and environmental justice.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sincere commitment to working collaboratively and building relationships with a range of constituents including staff, corps members, alumni, volunteers, donors, board members, and external partners.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Curiosity and creativity, and a willingness to try things out, listen, learn and continually grow and improve.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Excellent problem solver and multi-tasker responsive to daily, weekly, ongoing deadlines.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ability to work some evenings and non-business hours as needed.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ability to travel regionally.\u00a0Valid driver\u2019s license and acceptable driving record.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Experienced and calm crisis manager desirable.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Salesforce desirable.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Experience in the environmental field, ecology, or in a conservation corps\/outdoor program desirable.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ability to cultivate funding relationships, and an entrepreneurial character desirable.<\/p>\n
Benefits package includes:<\/p>\n
SALARY of $74,000-88,000\/year, dependent on experience<\/p>\n
Hiring for this position is on hold during the Coronavirus outbreak. Applications are still welcome, and we will start the review process at a future date.<\/p>\n
Please submit your Resume and a Cover Letter by clicking the ‘APPLY NOW’ button below.<\/p>\n
In your cover letter, please describe your qualifications including your personal and\/or professional experience with issues surrounding racial equity and how you believe this position could contribute to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion at EarthCorps.<\/p>\n