Job Opening - Two Higher Education Teaching Positions

TEACHING POSITION NUMBER 1-

ORGANIZATION: Edmonds Community College

jOB TITLE: Business Information Technology (BSTEC) Instructor -
Communication Emphasis: (Full-Time, One-Year Temporary)

SALARY: $46,083 - $55,393

OPENING DATE: January 25, 2012

CLOSING DATE: February 20, 2012

DESCRIPTION: The instructor will be a member of the Business Information Technology Department (BSTEC), which includes the following instructional areas: communication, health information technology, office management, computer applications, and accounting fundamentals. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in business English and communications, business report writing, career management, and office and leadership management. The teaching assignment may include day, evening, and online classes. Other responsibilities include serving as department chair and meeting administrative reporting requirements. In addition to teaching, this position will require:
(1) developing and modifying curricula for both classroom and online delivery;
(2) advising students in person and online;
(3) participating in department, division, and college committees and activities;
(4) serving as lead instructor, part-time faculty mentor, and curriculum committee chair for BSTEC communication courses; and
(5) performing related professional responsibilities.

The position requires the utilization of a variety of teaching methods; collaboration and group decision-making; participation in identifying program learning outcomes and assessment; and evaluation of business trends to ensure curriculum is relevant. Instructors in the Business Information Technology Department work closely with instructors in a number of other departments, both within and outside the Business Division. This is a full-time, one-year temporary position reporting to the Dean of the Business Division.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Two years of full-time business work experience in one or more of the instructional areas listed in the position description, including six months of full-time experience in the past two years.
• One year of experience teaching business communication courses that include major elements of grammar, written and oral communication, and cross-cultural communication.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, communication, or education.
• Knowledge of general business, office management and technology, and ability to teach a variety of business information technology courses.
• Experience teaching career management topics, including resumes, letters, and job search skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of how to teach adults with emphasis on using group activities, teamwork, mentoring, and collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to design and teach a variety of courses in traditional and online modes.
• Ability to teach and relate to students of varied ethnicity, ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Experience in leadership and innovation.
• Experience in identifying new courses/programs needed for business/industry and developing and marketing them.
• Flexibility; ability to adapt to and initiate change.
• Evidence of continually upgrading knowledge and skills, specifically knowledge of current business trends.
• Excellent speaking, listening, writing, problem solving, and critical thinking.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATON:

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is typically performed in a classroom and office and requires standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time. The ability to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English is essential. Instructors are required to use a computer in the work environment.

COMPENSATION:
The salary will be based on the current faculty salary schedule; placement is based on education and related experience. The current range is $46,083 to $55,393 annually for a 172-day appointment. The college provides an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, and a retirement plan.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
Edmonds Community College, founded in 1967, is a public, two-year, coeducational state community college which each year welcomes some 11,500 academic and vocational students, including approximately 1,500 international students who come here from as many as 79 countries. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek and Woodway. Situated in Washington State’s Puget Sound region, the College is just north of Seattle and a short distance from the scenic beauty and recreation of the San Juan Islands, British Columbia, and the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. For more information, see the college web site at www.edcc.edu.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Your online application must include the following documents in order to be complete. They can either be attached as separate documents or pasted into the online application itself.
1) Current resume
2) Names and contact information for three additional references
3) Two current letters of recommendation. (If you have these letters, please attach them to your online application. If they are presently unavailable, do not send them to us. Bring them with you if you are contacted for an interview.)
4) Transcripts(s). (Please scan and attach them to your online application. If they are presently unavailable, do not send them to us. Bring them with you if you are contacted for an interview.)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
• Agency Shop Fee: You must become a member of the faculty union or pay a representation fee or nonassociation fee within thirty calendar days of your hire.
• All new positions are contingent upon funding.

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Edmonds Community College is an equal opportunity employer and assures equality of treatment in educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may call 425-640-1470 or email jobs@edcc.edu and accommodations will be made to the extent reasonably possible. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.

All applicants must apply online.  No paper submissions will be accepted. To apply, please go to www.edcc.edu/hr and click on Current Job Openings.

TEACHING POSITION #2

ORGANIZATION: Edmonds Community College

JOB TITLE: Business Information Technology (BSTEC) Instructor

SALARY: $46,083 - $55,393

OPENING DATE: January 25, 2012

CLOSING DATE: February 20, 2012

DESCRIPTION: The instructor will be a member of the Business Information Technology Department (BSTEC), which includes the following instructional areas:  communication, health information technology, office management, computer applications, and accounting fundamentals.  Teaching responsibilities will include courses in medical terminology, business English, computer basics, and I-BEST support. Other responsibilities may include serving as department chair and meeting administrative reporting requirements. The teaching assignment may include day, evening, and online classes. In addition to teaching, this position will require (1) developing and modifying curricula for both classroom and online delivery; (2) advising students in person and online; (3) participating in department, division, and college activities; and (4) performing related professional responsibilities. The position requires the utilization of a variety of teaching methods; collaboration and group decision-making; participation in identifying program learning outcomes and assessment; and evaluation of business trends to ensure curriculum is relevant. Instructors in the Business Information Technology Department work closely with instructors in a number of other departments, both within and outside the Business Division.  This is a full-time, one-year temporary position reporting to the Dean of the Business Division.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent education/experience.

· One year of experience team teaching in an I-BEST program.

· One year of experience teaching ESL/ABE.

· One year of experience teaching medical terminology, English grammar, and computer basics, or equivalent experience.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, communication, or education.

· Knowledge of general business, office management and technology, and ability to teach a variety of business information technology courses.

· Demonstrated knowledge of how to teach adults with emphasis on using group activities, teamwork, mentoring, and collaboration.

· Demonstrated ability to design and teach a variety of courses in traditional and online modes.

· Ability to teach and relate to students of varied ethnicity, ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

· Experience in leadership and innovation.

· Experience in identifying new courses/programs needed for business/industry and developing and marketing them.

· Flexibility; ability to adapt to and initiate change.

· Evidence of continually upgrading knowledge and skills.

· Excellent speaking, listening, writing, problem solving, and critical thinking.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATON:

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is typically performed in a classroom and office and requires standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time.  The ability to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English is essential.  Instructors are required to use a computer in the work environment.

COMPENSATION:

The salary will be based on the current faculty salary schedule; placement is based on education and related experience.  The current range is $46,083 to $55,393 annually for a 172-day appointment.  The college provides an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, and a retirement plan.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:

Edmonds Community College, founded in 1967, is a public, two-year, coeducational state community college which each year welcomes some 11,500 academic and vocational students, including approximately 1,500 international students who come here from as many as 79 countries. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek and Woodway. Situated in Washington State’s Puget Sound region, the College is just north of Seattle and a short distance from the scenic beauty and recreation of the San Juan Islands, British Columbia, and the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. For more information, see the college web site at www.edcc.edu.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Your online application must include the following documents in order to be complete.  They can either be attached as separate documents or pasted into the online application itself.

1) Current resume

2) Names and contact information for three additional references

3) Two current letters of recommendation. (If you have these letters, please attach them to your online application. If they are presently unavailable, do not send them to us. Bring them with you if you are contacted for an interview.)

4) Transcripts(s).  (Please scan and attach them to your online application. If they are presently unavailable, do not send them to us. Bring them with you if you are contacted for an interview.)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

· You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.

· Agency Shop Fee:  You must become a member of the faculty union or pay a representation fee or nonassociation fee within thirty calendar days of your hire.

· All new positions are contingent upon funding.

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Edmonds Community College is an equal opportunity employer and assures equality of treatment in educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.  Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may call 425-640-1470 or email jobs@edcc.edu and accommodations will be made to the extent reasonably possible. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.

All applicants must apply online.  No paper submissions will be accepted. To apply, please go to www.edcc.edu/hr and click on Current Job Openings.

Job Opening - Field Organizer

A national public affairs firm is looking to hire a field organizer based in Seattle to assist in a national field organizing campaign. This person’s specific focus would be in Washington State.

Given the nature of our client, this position is ideal for film and production students, actors, actresses or anyone with an interest in entertainment.

You must have access to a computer and transportation. You must also have a willingness to attend entertainment related events and film festivals. Travel expenses and accommodations may be reimbursed.

Role Description:
Your primary role will consist of:
· Signature gathering at events and festivals.
· Identification and engagement of likely campaign supporters.
· Phone calls to potential campaign supporters.
· Drafting of letters to the editor and op-eds.
· Assisting with community outreach as well as coordination of event logistics for client activities.

Required Skills — Qualified individuals must possess the following skills:
· Strong interpersonal skills
· Excellent communication skills
· Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
· Good organizational skills
· Ability to do research online
· Attention to detail and accuracy
· Ability to work in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision
· Networking/people skills including persuasive speaking

You may be required to work nights or weekends to staff events, film festivals and other campaign related activities. Compensation to be determined based on availability and experience.

Deadline: February 10
Contact: Please email all resumes to alexa.fogle@resoluteconsulting.com with the subject “Washington Field Organizer.”

Job Opening - Associate Program Coordinator

IslandWood is pleased to offer an exciting full time position with our School Overnight Program. The Associate Program Coordinator coordinates individual weeks of the School Overnight Program, acting as a resource for school groups (primarily 4th, 5th and 6th grade) and teachers and a resource/advisor for graduate student instructors. This position is based at IslandWood onBainbridge Island,WA.

Please see the job description for details and instructions on how to apply at http://islandwood.org/about/employment

The application deadline is February 1, 2012.

Job Opening - Environmental Curriculum Writer

Title of Position: Environmental Curriculum Writer

Organization: Leaping Frog Films

Description:
We are looking for an experience environmental curriculum writer to create interesting curriculum for our WA environmental restoration film series. This would only be contract work but has lots of potential for a motivated person. Some of our films will be showing this Saturday (January 28) in Port Townsend, if interested.

Other Links: www.leapingfrogfilms.com

Job Opening - Director, Summit Academy

Title of Position: Director
Organization: Summit Academy
Accepting Applications Date(s) and Time(s): 1/20/12 to 1/30/12
Address: 7430 276th Street NW
City: Stanwood, WA 98292

Link to full job description: www.summit-ed.org/jobs

Description:
Summit Academy seeks a Grade 6 teacher for Fall 2012. Summit is a place-based/experiential learning school established 3 years ago on the shores of Port Susan. Our 100 acre Field Station offers endless opportunities to use nature and our community as the basis for long-term investigation.

We seek an experienced middle school teacher to lead our first 6th grade class beginning in Fall 2012. This teacher will participate in a week long Expeditionary Learning Institute and work closely with EL and Summit to develop our inaugural Grade 6 curriculum, including a one-week backcountry excursion to the North Cascade Institute in September.

Other Links: www.summit-ed.org or www.elschools.org

Job Opening - CEA Operations Coordinator

ORGANIZATION: Catholic Community Services
POSITION TITLE: CEA Operations Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Division Director
OPENING DATE: January 20, 2012
CLOSING DATE: January 30, 2012
LOCATION OF POSITION:
Randolph Carter Center
100 23rd Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98144
HOURS: FT: 37.5 hrs/wk
STATUS: Exempt
GRADE: 11
BEGINNING SALARY: $3,115-3,439/mo. DOE

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Coordinated Entry and Assessment (CEA) offers an organized, efficient approach to providing homeless families with services and housing by creating streamlined linkages to programs and matching families’ needs to providers’ strengths and capacity. Information and referral specialists perform a preliminary screening to determine a household’s need for housing resources. Eligible households are scheduled for an appointment with CEA staff for an assessment that will be conducted in a face to face interview at one of several pre-established countywide locations. CEA staff will place families on a housing placement roster to receive services on a space available basis. Linguistically competent staff will allow homeless families from various cultural backgrounds to communicate more freely, leading to better outcomes for placement and access to housing resources.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The CEA Operations Coordinator will manage the Housing Placement Roster and place families in available housing options. The Operations Coordinator is responsible for overseeing scheduling, ensuring equity and an efficient use of staff resources. This position will analyze data and integrate key findings into the coordinated entry operations and make recommendations on service delivery protocols and process that result in high quality practice. This position will also work with 40 plus family service providers to ensure responsiveness to housing availability.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Operations:
1. Oversee quality improvement process that includes: data quality, contract compliance, file reviews, HMIS management reports and other system management reports and make recommendations to improve service delivery to clients, provider community and funders.
2. Ensure client records are kept in accordance with agency standards.
3. Assist in identifying gaps and making recommendations for CEA team training.
4. In the absence of the CEA Director (due to travel, community meetings, etc.), assume responsibility for daily operations of the CEA program.
5. Fill in for staff who are on vacation, sick or during the time a position is vacant.

Supervision of Assessment Specialist Staff:
1. In coordination with CEA Director, screen applicants, interview and hire Assessment Specialists.
2. Train and supervise Assessment Specialist staff (4-5 positions).
3. Oversee Assessment Specialists’ professional development and ongoing training.
4. Provide regular and consistent performance reviews for Assessment Specialists.
5. Develop and support a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Housing Placement:
1. Manage the Housing Placement Roster through the Safe Harbors (HMIS).
2. Ensure interpreter services are scheduled.
3. Communicate with families when a housing match has been established.
4. Facilitate objective housing match analysis with Assessment Specialist team.
5. Coordinate housing availability and placement with partner agencies.
6. Establish and maintain relationship with King County family housing resource providers (domestic violence community, immigrant and refugee community, mainstream community).

General Responsibilities:
1. Observe/follow confidentiality guidelines and client privacy.
2. Maintain accurate record of hours worked and submit timesheets on schedule.
3. Attend agency trainings as required.
4. Participate as team member in staff and supervisory meetings as required.
5. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

JOB CONDITIONS:
This position requires the employee to work in an environment where there is a great deal of pressure to place families in shelter quickly; there may be times when working conditions include interruptions and interactions with family members who are angry/upset and/or dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues. Extensive use of telephones, computers and related office equipment will be required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ACUITY REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Able to prioritize multiple tasks, and to work independently and as a team member.
2. Able to understand and observe safety rules.
3. Able to hear telephone rings, face-to-face and phone conversation, door bells, and emergency alarms.
4. Able to speak clearly in person and on the telephone.
5. Able to hand write legibly.
6. Able to read normal size print and handwritten notes.
7. Able to sit for sustained periods of time.
8. Mobility/dexterity of hands/arms to enable keying into locked areas as well as using office equipment.
9. Regularly able to perform duties as assigned.
10. Able to make independent decisions and apply sound judgment in performing job duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s degree in social services or a related field, equitable experience in social services.
2. At least 2 years of experience in direct provision of social services, preferably with homeless families.
3. One year supervisory experience.
4. Experience working with and understanding of data management systems.
5. Understanding of problems homeless families often face, including alcohol and drug abuse, mental illness, domestic violence, and long-term homelessness.
6. Understanding of barriers for homeless immigrant and refugee families.
7. Strong collaboration skills.
8. Excellent written and oral communication.
9. High level computer software skills, with ability to maintain and use complex client software systems.
10. Commitment to working within the mission, goals and objective of Catholic Community Services.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master’s degree or higher in Social Work or a related field.
2. Fluency in second language that is spoken by a substantial number of King County Families.

SUBSTITUTE QUALIFICATIONS:
1. A combination of education/training, and documented knowledge/skills and experience may in some cases substitute for the BA requirement.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Contact: Julie McFarland, Program Director, (206) 328-5650
Email: JulieMF@ccsww.org

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit application or send a resume and cover letter to:
Catholic Community Services
HR-CEAOC
100 – 23rd Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98144-2302
Email: Jobs-KC@ccsww.org
Fax: (206) 328-5053

Please visit our website: www.ccsww.org

Job Opening - Executive Director

ORGANIZATION: National Indian Child Welfare Association
POSITION TITLE: Executive Communications Manager
SALARY RANGE: $35K to $65K Level I through III
CLASSIFICATION: Management, regular, full-time, exempt
SUPERVISOR: Executive Director

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Communications Manager for the National Indian Child Welfare Association is responsible for promoting NICWA’s public image and visibility through a variety of communications media and provides communications support to the executive director and NICWA staff. The following specific responsibilities must be carried out:
• Ensures that NICWA’s name recognition, image, and brand is consistently promoted and utilized via positive public relations
• Prevents negative media attention to Indian child welfare issues when possible and ensures appropriate information and perspectives are shared to enlighten and influence negative media attention when it occurs
• Ensures that NICWA and Indian child welfare issues are proactively, positively positioned in local, state, and national media outlets
• Ensures that maximum exposure of NICWA activities are included in a variety of media outlets
• Ensures that NICWA publications look professional and contain high quality content
• Provides communication support to the executive director and NICWA staff
• Provides supervision to departmental interns, volunteers, or other staff
• Ensures that communications work is performed using principles and methods of sound project management

DUTIES

1. Develops, implements, and evaluates an integrated communication strategy, to include both smart response and proactive media, in collaboration with the executive director and senior leadership
2. Coordinates inclusion of consistent, positive image, branding and key message in all of NICWA’s communications tools and promotional materials, such as brochures, development presentations, program materials and presentations, etc.
3. Works with the executive director, executive team, and program staff to develop and implement methods and venues for positive public recognition of NICWA and promote an effective, long-term communications strategy, such as media appearances, press relations, etc.
4. Coordinates information presented to media outlets on NICWA program services and events and is the initial contact for media reporters on all inquiries
5. Maintains relationships with key media outlets and coordinates press releases and press conferences and secures earned media coverage of NICWA events and services
6. Coordinates communications/media issues requiring executive director and development team review, including drafting and finalizing replies and ensuring accurate and appropriate content and timely responses
7. Promotes a marketing approach, ensuring that NICWA’s name and services will be continuously recognized nationally by a variety of constituents and the general public
8. Prepares and places paid advertisements for NICWA events, services, and development activities
9. Compiles content and coordinates design, layout, printing, and mailing or electronic distribution of
10. NICWA’s publications such as the annual report, NICWA News, and Pathways Practice Digest
11. Provides high-level proofreading and editing skills on all public documents, such as testimony,
12. communications materials, correspondence, reports, proposals, board minutes, etc.
13. Ensures quality control of all NICWA publications and products for consistency with the NICWA
14. style guide, approved NICWA images, and the NICWA brand
15. Assists the executive director and development team in keeping abreast of related program information by researching and reading articles, reports, policy documents, etc., and preparing executive summaries
16. Provides communications support to the executive director, such as preparing Power Point presentations, writing speeches, drafting correspondence, and preparing media comments/messages as well as developing, securing, and setting up venues for the executive director and NICWA leadership to be public spokespersons and coordinating with outside publishers on articles authored by the executive director and NICWA leadership
17. Prepares written materials and verbal reports for quarterly meetings of the NICWA board of directors
18. Provides communications consultation and training to NICWA staff or constituents in association with existing NICWA programs, grants, or contracts donors
19. Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires the following qualifications to perform the above duties and carry out the above responsibilities:
1. Associate or bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, media relations, business management, human resources management, or social services, or equivalent specialized experience
2. Has experience building positive, proactive relationships with media
3. Has experience working with media to shape and inform stories
4. Has public relations or marketing experience
5. Has knowledge of Indian culture and social service systems
6. Has strong organizational and time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects and complex schedules
7. Has demonstrated the ability to communicate both orally and in writing in an effective and timely manner
8. Is proficient in the use of MS Word, Power Point and In Design or equivalent software
9. Has ability to work in a team environment, both in leadership and peer relationships
10. Has demonstrated high-level proofreading and editing skills
11. Can capably operate a variety of office equipment, such as a computer, laptop computer, photocopier, scanner, printer, postage meter, etc.
12. Has ability to travel approximately 15% to 20% of the work year

Salary: $35-65K/year DOE, excellent benefit package. E-mail resume, cover letter, six professional references, and salary history to Carmen Farmer: carmen@nicwa.org, fax to her at (503) 222-4007, or by mail to NICWA, 5100 SW Macadam Ave, #300, Portland, OR 97239, by February 10, 2012.

Job Opening - Earthwatch Regional Director of Programs (Americas)

Earthwatch is an international environmental charity which is committed to conserving the diversity and integrity of life on earth to meet the needs of current and future generations. We work with a wide range of partners, from individuals who work as conservation volunteers on our field research projects through to corporate partners, governments and institutions.

Our mission is to engage people worldwide in scientific research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Earthwatch has a global reach, with offices in the USA, UK, Australia, India, Brazil, Hong Kong, China and Japan with a global turnover of circa $30 million.

An exciting new position has become available after the restructure of the global program team to lead the development and delivery of all Earthwatch’s programs in the Americas, based in Boston MA covering North, Central and South America. This position will oversee a team of approximately 20 people who develop and deliver our research and learning programs for a range of partners and individuals in the Americas.

Job Title
Regional Director of Programs (Americas)

Reports to
Chief Operating Officer

Direct Reports
Senior Program Manager (Americas Research Projects and Public, Educator and Youth Programs)
Senior Program Manager (Corporate Programs)
Senior Program Manager (Latin America program)

Location
Boston

Role Description
The objective of this role is to ensure all regional and global programs deliver an excellent Earthwatch experience*, which advances mission objectives, makes best use of resources and meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Your focus is on driving the regional business plan, mobilizing and aligning resources around Earthwatch’s program strategy and delivering results. This should include anticipating market trends and incorporating external insights into strategic thinking, innovation and risk-taking.

Key to this is delivering across the matrix: delivering through other managers, communicating and integrating activities across the organization and contributing collaboratively with other parts of Earthwatch to achieve results.

*By excellent experience we mean:

- High quality field research which increases knowledge, informs policy and delivers positive environmental impacts
- Transformational learning which enables changes in knowledge, skills or behavior
- Responsibly managed activities, which follow our safety and environmental standards
- Inspiring engagement with staff, scientists, participants and partners that makes them want to belong to the Earthwatch community.

Key areas of responsibility

- Development of a regional strategic plan, in close liaison with Research and Learning teams, the Chief - Development Officer and the Chief Marketing Officer which aligns Earthwatch activities with regional environmental priorities and development goals and highlights priority areas for investment across our target audiences and research areas
- Overall responsibility for the successful development, management and delivery of funded and public programs and research projects across the Earthwatch region through the development and communication of an operational business plan and appropriate allocation of resources
- Responsible for ensuring strategic alignment between regional program delivery and global mission priorities, protocols and standards outlined by the International Directors of Research, Learning, and Safety and Operations to provide a consistently high quality Earthwatch experience, including appropriate evaluation
- Ensures excellent relationship management with funding partners and project management of programs (some of which may require global delivery), working closely with the Development team on the development, management and renewal of programs to maximize mission impact and support regional and global priorities
- Oversees regional relationship management of project scientists, responsible for recruitment and renewal of research projects working closely with the Directors of Research and Learning and the Chief Marketing Officer to align the needs of the research with different audiences and programs
- Role models responsible leadership for Earthwatch, demonstrating the desired management behaviors which embody our brand values and consistently reinforcing these across and beyond the team
- Line management of 3 Senior Program Managers in the region with responsibility for recruiting, retaining and developing talent within the team and engaging and inspiring them around Earthwatch’s mission and business goals with clear objectives
- Finance and reporting: regional budget management and reporting against agreed program metrics (mission, customer & financial), working with the Director of Ops and Chief Financial Officer
- Evaluation and assessment: oversees the management of evaluation and tracking processes, the assessment and communication of program impacts and reporting to partners and colleagues
- Process improvement: responsible for ongoing evaluation of program structure and practices against organizational goals with the COO and Director of Ops to improve mission impact, cost efficiency and customer focus.

Key Relationships and Interface
A key requirement of this role is the effective collaboration with external partners, with other parts of the organization across functions and regions, and the ability to integrate regional and organizational goals.

- Senior interface with funding and mission partners, assisting Program and Development teams with negotiations and cultivation of successful long term partnerships
- Key interface between Program and Development, working with Chief Development Officer and team to generate strategies to support regional program priorities and to assist with new business acquisition and appropriate program resourcing
- Key relationship with other Regional Program Heads, ensuring flow of ideas and consistency of operating processes across regions
- Work with the global Directors of research, learning and safety and operations to set the region’s priorities that meet both regional and global mission needs
- Finance interface: working with finance to ensure ROI of all regional programs is closely monitored and to ensure appropriate operational finance support for effective program management and budgeting
- Operations: liaising with Operations to improve global program processes and reporting, to ensure appropriate balance of supply and demand across projects and programs, compliance with EMS standards and safety protocols and management of regional incidents
- Technology requirements: work with Director of Ops and CFO to ensure technology needs for the region are serviced and online program opportunities maximized
- Communications: close liaison with Chief Marketing Officer to align program delivery with new brand values and proposition, to ensure program needs are factored into new web development and to deliver marketing requirements within programs.

Summary Requirements

- Relevant degree in environment, management, science or business
- 10+ years’ experience in NGO sector, including management of international cross-functional teams
- Experience of working in or with the corporate sector, with multinational corporations
- Proven track record in building, managing and renewing strategic partnerships
- Comprehensive understanding of the sustainability agenda and corporate responsibility challenges and opportunities.

Experience
You should have senior-level experience in managing the engagement, development, effectiveness and results of an extended team, sometimes working in other regions and functions. You are able to translate organizational strategy into aligned objectives, integrating functions across the organization, displaying organizational commitment, and managing greater levels of complexity across the matrix of program management and Subject Matter Experts.

Central to this role is dealing with increasing complexity and ambiguity and managing ongoing change. Experience of managing international teams and dealing with different cultures is essential. A thorough understanding of regional environmental issues and the sustainable development agenda is required.

Competencies/Management Behaviors

1. Managing Relationships and Communication:
- the ability to inspire and motivate colleagues, partners and funders and build responsive and effective relationships
- the ability to build high performing teams, fostering energy and enthusiasm
- promoting collaboration across the organization, avoiding silos and valuing diversity
- operating with organizational and personal integrity, inspiring trust.

2. Managing Teams:
- taking time to coach and mentor teams, holding other managers accountable for the coaching, performance and results of their teams
- empowering and supporting diverse teams of managers
- creating an environment that promotes knowledge sharing, innovation, risk taking and best practice
- treating people with fairness and respect, encouraging an effective work-life balance
- understanding and managing your own personal strengths and development areas.

3. Driving Results:
- excellent planning and project management skills
- managing competing priorities on an ongoing basis, able to retain clear focus
- utilising technology to aid planning and efficient communication.

4. Commercial Acumen:
- managing financial budgets across programs and working to improve the management and reporting processes
- management of ROI; understanding and reporting the cost effectiveness of programs
- balancing external perspectives and internal resource demands.

5. Leadership and Vision:
- setting direction and leading change, displaying longer term thinking with the ability to communicate and engage teams around Earthwatch’s vision, strategy and goals
- translating organizational strategy and mission objectives into regional operating plans that enhance mission delivery within the region
- dealing with increasing complexity, ambiguity and change
- acknowledging and celebrating success
- demonstrating commitment to Earthwatch’s mission and values.

6. Innovation and Initiative:
- the ability to find creative ideas and solutions which overcome obstacles and add value
- an ongoing drive to find better ways to do business
- able to see ways to align mission and funder priorities for mutual benefit.

Earthwatch Values

Inclusive - We believe it is essential that people participate in solving the environmental challenges we face
Objective - Independent research is at the core of our work, and its outcomes determine our goals and priorities
Passionate - We are passionate about the opportunity we have to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet
Empowering - We seek to inspire people, organizations and communities with experiences, knowledge and tools that enable them to take action
Responsible - We act in a manner that respects and protects the well-being of people and the environment, including our staff, researchers, volunteers and the places we work.

Paygrade/Job Banding
D1-D30
$65,000-$80,000

Please send cover letter and resume to Marsha O’Doherty, International Director of HR, hr@earthwatch.org; fax 978-897-0935.

Due to limited time and financial resources we are only able to accept applicants who are already eligible to work in the United States. No phone calls please.

Job Opening - Director of Homeless Youth Services

Friends of Youth is are seeking a dynamic, talented, experienced director, with a commitment to addressing homelessness for youth and young adults, as our new Homeless Youth Services Director. Their new director will be a member of the agency’s leadership team and will report directly to the CEO. Friends of Youth is a 60 year, not for profit organization committed to the support of youth and young adults in our community.

They have three primary areas of service:
Residential Services, providing therapeutic residential services, including foster care and emergency shelter, to youth under 18;
Homeless Support Services, providing outreach, overnight shelter, case management, employment and housing for homeless youth and young adults; and
Youth and Family Services, providing counseling, substance abuse treatment, prevention and parenting programs in East King County.

The Director of Homeless Youth Services is responsible for developing, supervising, and managing the agency’s Homeless Youth programs including: our Emergency Overnight Shelter for Young Adults, the Landing; Street Outreach to 15 cities on the Eastside; 5 Transitional Living Programs including 65 units of housing: 16 units of Supportive Permanent Housing; and Employment and Educational support programs. The Director also supports the division’s collaboration with Mental Health and Chemical Dependency providers.

The Director will be a key participant in achieving new strategic initiatives for the agency that address homelessness among youth and young adults in our service area.

Position Qualifications:
- Passion for working with homeless youth and young adults
- Master’s Degree in relevant field
- Five years management or supervisory experience
- Experience managing complex budgets ($1M+)
- Significant public speaking experience
- Excellence in both written and oral communication
- 5 + years grant management experience; including obtaining new grants and properly administering grants
- Knowledge of relevant COA standards and participation in a Performance and Quality Improvement process.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences and a commitment to the value of cultural competency.
- Reports to CEO.

Applications are requested by January 16, 2012; Position open until filled.

TO APPLY: Please send cover letter describing qualifications and background, resume, one writing sample (two pages or less), and three references to: hr@friendsofyouth.org (please reference HYS Director in Subject Line)or by mail to Friends of Youth, 16225 NE 87th Street, Suite A-6, Redmond, WA 98052.

Please, no phone calls.

Job Opening - Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist

Auburn School District #408 is looking for a Physical Therapist and a Trifold Occupational Therapist. Position information, applications and forms are available online at http://www.auburn.wednet.edu.

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