Job Opening - Partnerships & Professional Development Director

Facing the Future is a fast-growing national nonprofit organization based in Seattle. Founded in 1995, Facing the Future brings global issues and sustainability education to K-12 classrooms, reaching over 500,000 students last year alone. We research and write global issues and sustainability curriculum materials that meet national education standards; provide professional development workshops for teachers; and help schools integrate global issues across their curricula. Facing the Futurecurriculum resources are in use in 50 states and more than 100 countries by K-12 teachers and students across multiple subject areas, including science, social studies, and environmental education.

Facing the Future strives to maintain a fair and fun work environment. Our office is located in downtown Seattle, within walking distance to Pike Place Market, Safeco Field, and the Puget Sound. Facing the Future is an equal opportunity employer.

The Partnerships & Professional Development Director is a full-time, professional, exempt staff position that reports to the Executive Director. This position manages Facing the Future’s external relationships with local and national partners, clients and the education and sustainability communities.

The Partnerships & Professional Development Director participates in professional development, consulting, marketing and outreach initiatives related to Facing the Future’s products and services. The Partnerships & Professional Development Director is a leadership position within the organization and is expected to manage and direct efforts outside of his/her own individual sphere, including vendors and clients as well as other staff where appropriate

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership and Management

- Thoroughly understand FTF’s mission and strategic and financial objectives and actively support them through action that sets an example for staff
- Participate in agency strategic planning and budgeting and monitor departmental implementation
- Collaborate with other members of the management team to achieve the organization’s strategic vision
- Manage clients and vendors as appropriate
- Contribute in the development and implementation of organizational evaluation efforts
- Represent the agency as appropriate to clients, vendors, partners and various industry forums

Departmental Oversight

- Supervise department staff and interns
- With Executive Director, establish annual departmental goals, objectives and budgets
- Monitor, adjust and report to Executive Director progress on annual professional development and consulting sales goals
- Monitor departmentally appropriate areas of the FTF website to be sure they are properly maintained and updated

Professional Development & Consulting

- Manage FTF’s professional development offerings
- Supervise professional development in-house and contract staff
- Develop and conduct professional development workshops for educators at state and national conferences and meetings
- Develop and implement consulting program for FTF for state, district planning and school in-services

Marketing/Communications

- Oversee market research and evaluation
- Supervise in-house and contract marketing staff
- Oversee FTF’s communications including the e-newsletter, surveys, website, etc.
- Pursue opportunities to increase FTF’s visibility and credibility through awards and publications
- Oversee updating marketing materials as appropriate
- Oversee product launches

Partnerships

- Establish and maintain relationships with education and sustainability professionals, including Facing the - Future Advisory Council members
- Serve on appropriate advisory boards/councils
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with educators and partner organizations to leverage FTF’s work

Curriculum Development

- Contribute to the development of new curriculum materials on global sustainability including reviewing materials, providing input on new products, and sharing insights from the field

General

- Maintain basic up-to-date knowledge on global sustainability and the K-12 education market
- Participate in organizational staff meetings
- Successfully operate in a cooperative team environment
- Complete administrative duties as necessary

Requirements

- Bachelors in related field, Masters degree preferred or equivalent experience
- 5+ years supervisory experience
- 3+ years experience writing and monitoring budgets
- 3+ years experience giving presentations to professional audiences
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Experience in education, education for sustainability, marketing, sales, curriculum development highly desired
- Ability to travel in and out of state occasionally

Application Process
Email cover letter and resume to jack@facingthefuture.org.

Job Opening - Environmental Consulting Position

Cascadia Consulting Group develops and implements innovative solutions to today’s environmental challenges. Founded in 1993, we work with private- and public-sector clients to advance sustainability through recycling and materials management, climate change mitigation and adaptation, energy efficiency, and stormwater pollution prevention. The Cascadia team brings both expertise and creative thinking to research and analysis, strategic planning, program design and implementation, outreach and evaluation. With offices in Seattle and San Jose, we serve clients across the country and abroad. Our mission is to pioneer a sustainable future, making a positive difference for our clients, our community, and the environment.

Cascadia hires individuals who value a collaborative, fast-paced work environment, who can think creatively and communicate effectively, and who will work hard to get the job done well. Consulting is about taking initiative, problem solving, and serving clients, so we seek staff with those skills. We offer a flexible working environment and provide excellent benefits. The firm is a multiple recipient of the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility.

Cascadia is currently hiring an Associate for the Seattle, Washington office.

Primary job responsibilities:
•Assist in creating and testing databases, models, and customer facing quantitative tools and calculators
•Develop analytical tools using advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., web queries & exporting to web platforms, construction of pivot tables and data validation, create/edit macros, etc.)
•Create highly user-friendly Excel spreadsheets and database interfaces
•Conduct policy analysis, statistical analysis, and quantitative cost-benefit analysis of public policy issues
•Conduct economic, financial, and investment feasibility analyses
•Conduct policy and market research
•Write, produce, and deliver reports, proposals and presentations using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
•Manage projects engaging directly with clients on project work
•Assist with business development by identifying new business opportunities, writing proposals, attending conferences, and meeting with potential clients

Qualified candidates will possess the following:
•An undergraduate degree with a minimum of two years prior work experience and/or a master’s degree in business, public policy, sustainability or a related field. Undergraduate degrees in economics, math, environmental studies, or the sciences are highly desirable.
•Demonstrated ability to take initiative and solve problems proactively.
•Strong writing and critical thinking skills.
•Quantitative analysis skills.
•The ability to use advanced functions in Excel spreadsheets and databases to analyze complex data sets.
•Experience with Microsoft Access or similar database programs.
•Excellent attention to detail complemented by strong organizational skills.
•Excellent verbal communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.

This is a full-time environmental consulting position. Annual salary ranges from the $40s-50s, depending on experience. Benefits include health insurance, 401K, transportation assistance, and generous vacation. For the right candidate, this position has opportunities for growth and progressively increasing project responsibility.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to jobs@cascadiaconsulting.com and indicate Associate – Seattle – [Your Name] in the subject line. Applications accepted until 5pm (Pacific), Fri, April 13, 2012.

Job Opening - Managing Director

Zero Waste Washington is seeking a creative and collaborative Managing Director to join our team. Primary responsibilities are development, financial management, and organizational oversight. This is a new position. We are looking for someone who is excited about growing the organization and who will bring fresh energy and added resources to our small but effective two-person staff. This is a 24-hour per week position, with the potential to expand to additional hours contingent on the success of the organization’s fundraising.

Zero Waste Washington is the public’s voice for recycling and zero waste. We’ve been the catalyst for breakthrough recycling programs and policy in Washington for 30 years.

You can find the full job announcement at:
http://www.zerowastewashington.org/index.php/open-position

Job Opening - Partnerships & Professional Development Director

The Partnerships & Professional Development Director is a full-time, professional, exempt staff position that reports to the Executive Director. This position manages Facing the Future’s external relationships with local and national partners, clients and the education and sustainability communities.

The Partnerships & Professional Development Director participates in professional development, consulting, marketing and outreach initiatives related to Facing the Future’s products and services. The Partnerships & Professional Development Director is a leadership position within the organization and is expected to manage and direct efforts outside of his/her own individual sphere, including vendors and clients as well as other staff where appropriate

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership and Management

- Thoroughly understand FTF’s mission and strategic and financial objectives and actively support them through action that sets an example for staff
- Participate in agency strategic planning and budgeting and monitor departmental implementation
- Collaborate with other members of the management team to achieve the organization’s strategic vision
- Manage clients and vendors as appropriate
- Contribute in the development and implementation of organizational evaluation efforts
- Represent the agency as appropriate to clients, vendors, partners and various industry forums

Departmental Oversight

- Supervise department staff and interns
- With Executive Director, establish annual departmental goals, objectives and budgets
- Monitor, adjust and report to Executive Director progress on annual professional development and consulting sales goals
- Monitor departmentally appropriate areas of the FTF website to be sure they are properly maintained and updated

Professional Development & Consulting

- Manage FTF’s professional development offerings
- Supervise professional development in-house and contract staff
- Develop and conduct professional development workshops for educators at state and national conferences and meetings
- Develop and implement consulting program for FTF for state, district planning and school in-services

Marketing/Communications

- Oversee market research and evaluation
- Supervise in-house and contract marketing staff
- Oversee FTF’s communications including the e-newsletter, surveys, website, etc.
- Pursue opportunities to increase FTF’s visibility and credibility through awards and publications
- Oversee updating marketing materials as appropriate
- Oversee product launches

Partnerships

- Establish and maintain relationships with education and sustainability professionals, including Facing the - Future Advisory Council members
- Serve on appropriate advisory boards/councils
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with educators and partner organizations to leverage FTF’s work
Curriculum Development

- Contribute to the development of new curriculum materials on global sustainability including reviewing materials, providing input on new products, and sharing insights from the field

General

- Maintain basic up-to-date knowledge on global sustainability and the K-12 education market
- Participate in organizational staff meetings
- Successfully operate in a cooperative team environment
- Complete administrative duties as necessary

Requirements

- Bachelors in related field, Masters degree preferred or equivalent experience
- 5+ years supervisory experience
- 3+ years experience writing and monitoring budgets
- 3+ years experience giving presentations to professional audiences
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Experience in education, education for sustainability, marketing, sales, curriculum development highly desired
- Ability to travel in and out of state occasionally

Application Process
Email cover letter and resume to jack@facingthefuture.org.

Job Opening - Executive Director, Grizzly Bear Outreach Program

Who We Are
The Grizzly Bear Outreach Project (GBOP) promotes an accurate understanding of grizzly bears, black bears, wolves, and cougars in the North Cascades and Northern Rockies through community education and involvement. We work very closely with community members in a non-advocacy setting by gauging knowledge and opinions; providing easy access to accurate information about these species’ ecology, safety, behavior, and recovery of both grizzly bears and wolves.

Overview
GBOP is seeking an individual to serve as Executive Director who will give direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organization’s philosophy, mission, strategy, and its annual goals and objectives as the organization begins its mission under new 501(c)(3) status and under a new name (yet to be determined). The Executive Director is responsible for overall strategic planning, revenue generation, financial management, organizational development, staff management and program operations. The Executive Director will work closely with staff to assist in carrying out the mission of the organization.

Partial Job Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operations, including overseeing of staff and outside specialists.
- Develop an annual strategic plan, revenue plan, and budget.
- Develop and maintain relationships with major partners, including government agencies, foundations, corporations, business and individual major donors.
- Lead, motivate and supervise staff so they are advocates for GBOP’s programs, goals and objectives.
- Ensure that the organization’s staff has the skills appropriate to their respective positions by focusing on hiring, ongoing staff training and development.
- Ensure that the organization has the appropriate systems and technology to operate efficiently and effectively.
- Anticipates organization’s needs and takes steps to meet those needs.
- Attend interagency meetings, provide updated reports and financials, to partners in a timely manner.
- Develop annual fundraising plan to secure revenue and diverse donor base.
- Work closely with the Board of Directors to identify perspective donors and foundations, and cultivate and solicit funding.

Background and Qualifications
- Executive Director experience is preferred.
- At least 2 years experience in a related nonprofit or for-profit position.
- Strong and proven leadership skills, and the drive and passion to make things happen.
- Working knowledge of wildlife ecology, biology, and conservation issues.
- Experience with planning, coordinating and or delivering education and outreach programs.
- Experience with the design, implementation and management of multiple projects and larger collaborative, grant-funded projects.
- Strong communication, writing and presentation skills, and the ability to interact comfortably with a wide range of individuals and groups.
- Willingness to travel to meetings, conferences, and field visits.
- Have some degree of experience with successful fundraising with grant writing and individual donors.

Salary: DOE. This is a part-time position at 30 hours/week. Can work into a full-time position.

Application Deadline: April 15, 2012.

Starting Date: May – June 2012

Location: Bellingham

Please send a cover letter and resume/cv to gbopjobs@gmail.com

Job Opening - Enrollment Services Coordinator

Antioch University Seattle (AUS) offers an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Enrollment Services
Coordinator.

Background
The Seattle campus is one of Antioch’s five locations and is situated north of the Belltown neighborhood. The 35-year old campus purposely has remained small, with about 900 students. Whether students are pursuing graduate studies or completing a bachelor’s degree, limited-size classes and strong support from dedicated, expert faculty will enhance the student’s life. Plus, with Antioch’s flexible programs, education can be tailored to personal and professional goals.

Purpose
The Enrollment Services Coordinator provides administrative and technical support to the Enrollment Services Offices and staff. The individual in this position welcomes students and visitors to the Enrollment
Services offices and assists them as needed. The coordinator also provides assistance by phone, e-mail,
or referral to the appropriate department staff and other university resources. In addition to coordinating the paperwork associated with the application process, the position monitors incoming official transcripts for appropriate dissemination, as well as the processing department incoming mail. This position may function as a lead for work study students.

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- A.A. degree required. B.A. preferred.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of office experience required. Experience in college admissions or a student services office is preferred.
- Demonstrated strong customer service skills, including strong verbal and human relations skills, including tactfulness, a sense of humor, sensitivity to the needs of students, and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated excellent data entry skills, and familiarity with monitoring and maintaining large databases.
- Demonstrated independent problem-solving ability.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a participatory environment.

Equivalent education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal
requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly position. This position is benefit-eligible. The standard schedule
is Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The final hiring process involves employment reference checks and a background check. If accommodations are required either to complete the application process, and/or if selected for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Department at 206-268-4022. TTY: 206-728-5745.

Antioch University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the University not to discriminate against and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, and veteran status.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete and submit the following documents:
• Cover Letter
• CV/Resume
• Application for Employment
• Applicant Data Form (optional)

The application and applicant data forms are located on our website at www.antiochseattle.edu under the
“employment” tab. Choose one option for submitting your documents: E-mail: AUSHR@antiochseattle.edu, Fax: 206-441-3307, OR Mail: Human Resources, 2326 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA 9812

Job Opening - Program & New Media Summer Associate

Organization: Brainerd Foundation Program and New Media Summer Associate
Position: Employment Type: Part-time (20-25 hours/week, flexible)
Dates of Employment: May 15, 2012 – August 31, 2012 (with the potential for on-going, contractual projects beyond August 31st)
Reports to: The Executive Director
Compensation: Competitive
Applications Due: April 13, 2012

The Program and New Media Summer Associate is a part-time, short-term opportunity for a qualified and energetic individual to use skills in web and social media to engage in the development of the Foundation’s online presence and gain exposure to philanthropy and conservation in the Northwest.

The Program and New Media Summer Associate will be responsible for:
• External foundation communications, including Web site maintenance and development and maintenance of a social media presence
• Programmatic support, including coordination of grantee reporting and evaluations (Special research projects may also be assigned, as needed.)
• Back-up office support

A full job description and required qualifications are available on our Web site (http://www.brainerd.org/).

Job Opening - Career Specialist

(Part-Time or Full Time)

We are currently seeking an energetic and motivated person interested in assisting individuals in the job search process. Candidates must be willing to contact employers and successfully establish relationships in the community for volunteer or paid positions for a variety of clients interested in advancing their career. Additional duties may include assisting clients with resumes, teaching interviewing techniques, completing applications, and completing timely written reports as needed. Candidates must be comfortable working with persons with disabilities and discussing employment opportunities with community employers. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, will be energetic and possess excellent customer service skills. Special consideration will be given to candidates that can use ASL or have a degree in the social services field. Both part time and full time positions are considered. Competitive salary and some benefits are offered, including 401K and 4 week vacation during the first year of employment. Please upload resume, salary requirements, and cover letter clearly stating why you are the best candidate for the position to: http://www.ikron.org/employment-form.

Contact Kirsten Reddish (kreddish@ikron.org) with any questions.

Job Opening - Field Organizer

Washington Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty | 4759 15th Ave NE #309, Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: 206.622.8952 | Website: www.abolishdeathpenalty.org | Email info@abolishdeathpenalty.org

Field Organizer position available

The Washington Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (WCADP) seeks a motivated, experienced field
organizer to help advance the grassroots capacity of the Safe & Just Alternatives Campaign (SJA).
WCADP is a lead endorser for the SJA Campaign and will house a Field Organizer to directly support the
work of the Campaign. For more information on the campaign, visit www.sjawa.org.

The Field Organizer will be located in Seattle and will work from the WCADP office in the University
District. He/She will work with the SJA Campaign Coordinator, housed at the ACLU of Washington, to
design and implement grassroots strategies that mobilize supporters to take meaningful action as part of the SJA Campaign. The position is three quarter time and will require significant travel within the state.

Responsibilities:
• Strengthen the activities and effectiveness of grassroots communities, including current WCADP
members as well as new SJA supporters:
• provide information, guidance, assistance, and training to local leadership.
• organize events and coalition-building opportunities.
• manage communications to engage, energize, and mobilize supporters.
• Network to develop new local activists, supporting organizations, and key messengers in targeted
geographical areas and among key constituencies.
• Work with SJA Stakeholders group to engage their members in activities that advance the Campaign.

Qualifications:
• At least two years grassroots organizing or other relevant experience.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Self-motivated and able to work with a team.
• Experience with online organizing and communication.
• Comfort with analyzing and articulating complex issues and communicating them to a variety of
audiences; a “quick study” on a dynamic array of death penalty related issues.
• Ability to keep organized in a fast-paced environment, to manage several projects simultaneously,
and to adjust to frequently changing demands.
• Experience in supervising and motivating volunteers and working cooperatively with groups.
• Familiarity with and a demonstrated commitment to death penalty abolition; personal enthusiasm
and a confident, professional presentation.
• A commitment to diversity; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences
of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to travel.
• Direct or personal experience with the criminal justice system, law enforcement, or murder victims
family members a plus.

Salary: $23,400/year three quarter-time, flexible hours, plus travel expenses and $300/month health
stipend. Minimum commitment: 9 months; project funding secured for 9 months with probability to
extend through March 2013.

To Apply: Email cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references to
info@abolishdeathpenalty.org; incomplete applications will not be considered.

Target start date: April 2012, negotiable. Applications will be reviewed beginning March 25th.

Job Opening - Museum Education Manager

The Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (The Wing) seeks an individual
to manage Museum education programs, including internal operations of the tours program with
tours curriculum development for multiple levels of Museum learners, as well as onsite education
programs such as the Museum’s community speakers bureau and teacher workshops.

The Education Manager supervises the Education Coordinator in the day-to-day operations of the tour program and curriculum development for the Museum’s summer camp and middle school afterschool program, and serves as staff lead for recruitment, training and supervision of Interpretive Leads, volunteer docents and interns.

The Education Manager also oversees the Museum volunteer program, including outreach and recruitment, general orientation, job assignments, and appreciation and acknowledgement. The Education Manager will lead museum and neighborhood walking tours as needed, and contributes to the overall outreach, promotion and growth of tours with the Education Team. This position reports to and works closely with the Education Director, is a member of the Program Department team, and collaborates closely with other staff members.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience educating students and developing curriculum to engage multiple learning styles; strong team management experience and ability to train and lead staff and volunteers; strong organization and administrative skills and the ability to manage a complex workload with outstanding follow-through on simultaneous tasks; strong skills in collaborating with staff team members and volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds; and will maintain a high level of professional responsibility, integrity and dependability.

The Education Manager must be able to lead self-directed projects, work with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team, and possess flexibility in a high-pressure environment.

A bachelor’s degree or higher in Education, or minimum three years related education or teaching
professional experience, are preferred. A degree or coursework in Asian Pacific American and/or American Ethnic Studies, with experience in Asian Pacific Islander American community activities, is a plus. Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must.

This is a full-time 40 hours per week position. Benefits include medical, dental, life/disability insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Salary DOE. The organizational environment consists of hard-working, friendly staff and community volunteers committed to a thriving community-based organization. The position is available beginning April 2012. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Send cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
Wing Luke Museum
719 South King Street
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 623-4559 (fax)
hr@wingluke.org (no phone calls please)

The Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (The Wing) is an Asian Pacific American (APA) communitybased museum with a unique emphasis on the community development process. It is dedicated to connecting everyone to the rich history, dynamic cultures and art of APAs through vivid storytelling and inspiring experiences. It is a museum of regional and national
significance, and is a Smithsonian Institution affiliate.

The Wing is committed to contributing to the economic development of its neighborhood, the Chinatown-International District. In 1996 the Museum began its expansion planning, and in 2003 purchased a historic building that was built by Chinese American pioneers in the early 1900s. Over a span of five years, the Museum raised $23 million from more than 1,600 individual and institutional donors and executed an expansion project that combines historic preservation with creation of contemporary gathering spaces and galleries. In June 2008 the Museum opened its new doors to the public.

An ever-changing living museum, The Wing projects approximately 45,000 visitors annually. The Museum provides public access to its library, collections and archives comprising over 20,000 items related to the culture, art and history of Asian Pacific Americans.

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