Fade to Green Program Manager (National)
Position Title: Fade to Green Program Manager (National)
Reports To: Communications Director
Compensation: Full-time, Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.
About Green For All
Green For All is a national organization dedicated to building an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty. Green for All advocates for local, state and federal policies and funding for quality job creation, training, and entrepreneurial opportunities in the emerging green economy.
Green for All is developing a national network to engage people from every sector of society in (1) collaborating to build a green economy that works for all by sharing innovation, best practices, and relationships to (2) advance major policy initiatives that fight both poverty and pollution at the same time.
For more information about Green For All go to: www.greenforall.org/about-us.
Position Summary
The Fade to Green Program Manager is directly responsible for implementing the Fade to Green Program, Green for All’s campaign for green awareness and economic development of the African American community. The program includes community organizing, external communications, interaction with the business community, youth programs, and strategizing around recovery funds.
Successful candidates will be values driven, self-motivated, detail oriented, resourceful, and have experience in politics, advocacy and organizing. They will be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment that requires adaptability to shifting priorities, a keen sense of urgency, and a commitment to excellence.
Responsibilities
- Managing and directing the Fade to Green Program.
- Convening and maintaining groups of community members, local politicians, businessmen/women, youth, etc. in the Fade to Green Cities.
- Tracking community awareness campaigns in the Fade to Green Cities.
- Implementation of the Fade to Green Entrepreneurship Strategy
- Managing mentorship programs, Historically Black Colleges and University contacts, and youth programs in the Fade to Green Cities
- Working intimately with key Green for All departments (including—but not limited to—policy, program, and communications) to coordinate activity the Fade to Green cities.
- Managing external organizational and media relationships.
- Other duties as needed and assigned.
Experience & Qualifications
- Have a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year university (related degree preferable).
- 3-5 years experience working in one or (preferably) more of the following areas: African American community organizing, energy, environment, economic development, labor relations, workforce development, and anti-poverty.
- A history of developing and implementing successful community organizing campaigns.
- Management skills and experience.
- Success in working with different constituencies.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Availability to work long hours; be available on nights and weekends if necessary.
- Organized and flexible.
- Ability to travel.
- Proven capacity to work independently and also to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team
- Commitment to the goals of Green For All.
- Experience at a non-profit public policy organization is a plus.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience, Excellent benefits package.
How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter with recent salaries to [email protected]. Include “FADE TO GREEN PROGRAM MANAGER” in subject line.
