Job Opportunities

Director of Development, Clean Air-Cool Planet

Clean Air-Cool Planet, a climate change organization based in Portsmouth, NH; New Canaan, CT; and Washington, DC; is seeking a qualified Director of Development to be based in our New Canaan, CT or Portsmouth, NH office.  Clean Air-Cool Planet works to solve climate change through civic engagement, education and effective policy. The organization partners with communities, campuses, businesses, and science centers to seek and implement innovative and practical solutions to global warming, and advocates smart policies at the national level. Clean Air-Cool Planet (CA-CP) has also recently launched a major effort to reduce the impacts of climate change in the Arctic.

The Director of Development position has been newly created to align strategic development with the scope and vision of the institution. The Director of Development will direct and implement fundraising efforts, specifically foundation, corporate, government,  major and individual donor fundraising, and will participate in branding efforts and the creation of development-related communications and outreach for CA-CP. CA-CP currently raises the majority of its approximately $3.5 million annual budget from foundations. The Director will be responsible for maintaining and growing this income with assistance from two grant-writing staff, while continuing to expand recent efforts to diversify funding sources, especially in the areas of individuals, major gifts and corporate giving. The position provides an excellent opportunity to build and shape the growth and vision of this evolving, high-performing organization, and its incumbent will be a member of the strategic management team. The preferred location for this post is in our New Canaan, Connecticut office, but other locations can be considered.

Responsibilities
Reporting to the President and CEO, the Director of Development will provide leadership, direction, coordination and management of a comprehensive fundraising program that secures financial resources from diverse donor groups, but especially foundations. The Director will be expected to design, implement and manage an integrated development plan. Coordinating with CA-CP leadership, which includes the Development Committee of the Board, s/he will strategically plan and manage the development operation to meet short- and long-term fundraising goals; maintain relationships with donors and the Board of Directors; and work hands-on to originate and edit grant proposals and cultivate and solicit donations. The Director will also be responsible for heightening the visibility, strengthening the reputation and brand of CA-CP, and furthering the organization's mission through close coordination with communications staff. It is planned that the Director will initially have three staff reports – a home office-based full time Development Officer; a DC-based Grantwriter, and a half-time Development Assistant.

Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Establish short- and long-term development goals, strategies and tasks.
• Create, manage and implement an annual fundraising work plan
• Direct and coordinate foundation fundraising efforts.
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies and appropriate follow-up action, including solicitation materials, correspondence and reports as necessary to promote donor participation, recognition and cultivation.
• Manage and maintain CA-CP’s Raiser’s Edge fundraising database.
• Ensure all systems and procedures are in place to support an effective fundraising effort
• Develop strategic partnerships to leverage CA-CP’s visibility
• Organize cultivation events to deepen donor relationships and engage new donors.
• Coordinate and manage an annual Climate Champion Awards gala dinner
• Diversify funding base by creating new revenue streams.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit and expand the number of individual annual, major and planned giving prospects and donors.
• Identify and pursue new sources of corporate income and partnerships.
• Manage the federal and state grant-seeking process, including grant identification, proposal writing and grant reporting.
• Manage and build the annual and on-line giving programs.
• With CA-CP’s President/CEO, serve as a key liaison with the CA-CP Board.
• Act on behalf of the President/CEO as requested.

The Development Director will also drive an integrated communications and marketing strategy that supports the overall development goals. Including:

• Develop and oversee a communications and marketing plan that targets external audiences and donors and articulates CA-CP’s mission, vision, programs and accomplishments.
• Coordinate with the communications staff to create a branding strategy that supports fundraising and programmatic efforts, including during CA-CP’s 10th anniversary year – 2010/11.
• Coordinate with the communications staff to ensure that all collateral materials, including website, annual report, periodic newsletters and letters to constituencies from the President, donor materials, etc. support fundraising goals.

Qualifications and Personal Characteristics

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of five years’ development experience with a track-record of effectiveness and success in grant-writing, grants management and foundation fundraising.
• Demonstrated experience and accomplishment in individual, major gifts and corporate fundraising.
• Top-notch writing, editing and research skills.
• Fully conversant with the capabilities and use of a Raiser’s Edge database with hands on management and organization-wide coordination of Raiser’s Edge in a similar sized non-profit to Clean Air-Cool Planet.
• Committed to, enthusiastic about and able to articulate the mission and programs of Clean Air-Cool Planet with a strong commitment to environmental issues.
• Previous experience working with Boards of Directors required.
• A demonstrated track record of helping to lead a nonprofit through growth in revenue and mission expansion. Capital campaign experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented and exacting with a creative bent.
• Outstanding storytelling skills and an ability to make a compelling case to funders in support of complex, often abstract projects and programs.
• Adept at budget development, accounting and financial reporting.
• Ability to interact credibly with high net worth individuals and top-level corporate and foundation executives.
• Ability to represent the organization in senior level meetings and to be an effective ambassador for its mission and programs.
• Poised, pro-active, self-assured, outgoing, organized and energetic self-starter with the willingness to work hands-on at all levels of execution to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy.
• A strategic thinker, goal-oriented, collaborative, motivated to complete tasks and succeed.
• A team player, skilled manager and motivator of others.
• Ability to make decisions, prioritize, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, hectic environment.
• Mature, self-confident and flexible with a sense of humor.

Compensation

• A competitive salary will be provided.
• Medical / Dental comprehensive HMO plan
• Life/Disability/ Insurance
• Expense & Travel reimbursement
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Paid holiday, personal, vacation and sick days

Clean Air-Cool Planet is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status or sexual orientation.

To Apply: Applications will be accepted until a final candidate is chosen. Please submit a position specific cover letter and resume by February 15, 2010 to:
Lynn Sullivan, 100 Market Street, Suite 204, Portsmouth, NH 03801. lsullivan@cleanair-coolplanet.org. No calls.

Sustainability Coordinator - City of Portland, Maine

The City of Portland, Maine seeks an experienced, results-oriented, innovative professional to coordinate the City's energy and environmental sustainability initiatives.  This position is responsible for advancing the City’s environmental sustainability and energy conservation initiatives including administration and management of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, administration of an energy performance contract, developing a comprehensive energy use policy for the City, and providing technical assistance to municipal and school departments.

The successful candidate will be an experienced project manager with demonstrated knowledge of “green” technology best practices, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively, think analytically and creatively, and achieve results. This is a project position which is grant funded for 3 years.  Salary is $44,869-52,494/yr depending on qualifications plus excellent benefits package.

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Department, Portland City Hall, 389 Congress St. Room 115, Portland, ME 04101.  Will accept résumés until the position is filled; résumé reviews will begin January 11, 2010.  For more information about this position, look for the “Sustainable Portland” logo on the City’s Home Page.  EOE.

Sustainable Energy Analyst IV

New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission
Sustainable Energy Division

The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission has an immediate opening for a new, full-time position in its newly-created Sustainable Energy Division.   This is an exciting opportunity to participate in the development of new clean energy programs. Chief responsibilities include developing and managing renewable energy rebate programs; providing analytical and technical support to the state’s Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Energy Board; developing appliance efficiency standards; and quantifying energy and emissions savings associated with projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Qualifications:  Technical expertise in renewable energy technologies is essential. Candidates must have strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously; excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; and the ability to work well with both internal staff and external parties.

Minimum Requirements: A master’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience in the analysis, regulation or management of public or private corporations. Preference will be given to candidates with technical expertise in the renewable energy sector.

Salary range is $55,497.00 to $76,186.50 with a starting salary typically not to exceed $66,007.50. Please visit our website (http://www.puc.nh.gov) for more information on the Sustainable Energy Division. This position will initially be funded with federal ARRA grant funds.

The Commission offers a friendly work environment located within an hour’s drive to Boston, and an attractive benefits package. Please send your resume and a letter of interest to the Public Utilities Commission, Business Office, 21 S. Fruit St., Suite 10, Concord, NH 03301 or via email at busapps@puc.nh.gov. No phone calls, please. EOE.  (posted Dec 16, 2009)

Manager – Sustainability Initiatives, Port Authority of NY and NJ

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is a bi-state public agency responsible for promoting transportation and commerce, operating some of the busiest and most important transportation links in the region including bridges, tunnels, bus terminals, airports, PATH, AirTrain systems, and the NY/NJ seaport.

The Office of Environmental and Energy Programs is currently seeking a Manager, Sustainability Initiatives. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Environmental Initiatives this position develops and implements policies, provides strategic guidance and technical expertise, and implements programs that add environmental value to Port Authority businesses such as the conservation and efficient use of energy, water and other natural resources, pollution prevention, and mitigation management. The Manager, Sustainability Initiative integrates a metric of environmental performance in evaluation of existing Port Authority operations and future projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage Current Sustainability Initiatives, including:
  • Carbon Neutral Program - Ongoing project evaluation to identify quality projects; purchases credits and launch public website and calculator
  • GHG emissions inventory – Annual data collection. Evaluate new EPA carbon regulations – impacts on PA and reporting requirements.
  • Climate Change Adaptation - Active participant in the NYC Climate Change Adaptation Task Force and ClimAid, a NY statewide study on adaptation
  • Policy for Sustainable Design - Oversee policy implementation and review monthly Board items to ensure compliance; Provide policy guidance in development of new Sustainable Infrastructure Guidelines
  • Green Procurement policy – Work with Procurement to develop a new policy
• Develop and implement new sustainability initiatives
• Collaborate with Sustainable Design Manager in the Engineering Department. Provide information and direction regarding policies and practices.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Degree in environmental policy, environmental science, public policy or a related field.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will present the following qualifications profile:

• Four or more years experience in sustainable operations and green building
• Familiarity with state (NJ-NY) and federal laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to climate change, air quality, waste, water, energy efficiency and green building. LEED accreditation is desirable.
• Willingness and ability to guide project teams toward optimal sustainability strategies and environmental performance
• Knowledge of water conservation, waste management, air quality, life cycle analyses
• Direct experience with carbon footprint and baseline analyses, project evaluation and cost-benefit analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong time management, organizational and presentation skills
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Ability to work independently as well as closely with other staff members

The Port Authority offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. 

To Apply:
Interested applicants can apply directly online to this position by visiting www.JoinThePortAuthority.com. Follow the instructions to View Job Postings and type the following reference number 10900 in the Keyword Search box.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. (Nov. 20, 2009)

The Port Authority of NY & NJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer