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Our victories happen not by chance, but because we have dedicated people working on our team. Our staff work together to create a greener, more just world. Green America has been named a top 10 green employer by Flexjobs. We have a positive and collaborative office culture, great benefits, and are an equal opportunity employer.

Diversity Hiring Statement:

Green America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination regarding: actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health disorders), age (18 years of age or older), marital status (including domestic partnership and parenthood), personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, citizenship status, credit information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Harassment on the basis of a protected characteristic is included as a form of discrimination and is strictly prohibited.

Available Positions

Foundations and Corporate Giving Director
Program Manager, Climate Safe Lending Network
Editorial Intern

Green America Center for Sustainability Solutions

Foundations and Corporate Giving Director

Hours: 32 hours/week, flexible 4-day work week (full time)
Salary: $65,000 - $70,000
Benefits: Excellent benefits package, including health insurance, dental & vision coverage, sick days, holidays, and vacation
Supervisor: Director, Center for Sustainability Solutions
Deadline: April 30, 2021

Organizational Background

Green America is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a just and sustainable society by harnessing economic power for positive change. Our unique approach involves working with consumers, investors and businesses to create a world that works for all. We deploy marketplace solutions to solve the most pressing social and environmental problems facing society today.

The Center of Sustainability Solutions builds on Green America’s work over the years, where we’ve brought together industry groups across supply chains to create major shifts in such areas as solar, community investing, sustainable agriculture and clean electronics. The Center supports Innovation Networks, focused working groups of stakeholders with the objective of making significant, industry-wide system change. Current networks focus on clean electronics, climate and banking, and regenerative agriculture.

The Foundations and Corporate Giving Director will lead the management, cultivation, and stewardship of the Center’s foundation supporters and business sponsors, while also growing the pipeline for both revenue streams. Revenue targets are approximately $1 million to $1.5 million per year. The Director will work across the focus areas of the Center to develop and execute a plan that will support ongoing revenue cultivation for all of the branches of the Center’s work. The Foundations and Corporate Giving Director will also work closely with Green America’s Development Director and Programs Team for the areas of work between Green America’s consumer programs and the supply chain-focused work of the Center for Sustainability Solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Foundations & Business Relations Director will work closely with the Center’s leadership to advance the follow objectives:

Strategy development

In concert with senior Center staff, participate in the development and implementation of fundraising strategies for the Center and aligned strategies for the networks
Assist with development of the Center’s growth strategies and new development opportunities

Donor Prospect Research and Cultivation

Research potential funders and identify areas of alignment between their funding objectives and our work.
Develop strong, productive relationships with foundation and corporate donors, identifying their needs and issues important to them and determining how we can work together.
Maintain records of all interactions with business supporters and foundation prospects in our fundraising database, Raisers Edge.

Solicitation and Revenue Generation

Craft grant proposals and letters of inquiry for sources of foundation and corporate support.
Secure major gifts and revenue to meet the Center’s networks’ financial goals. Revenue sources include foundation giving, corporate sponsorships, and special project funding.

Stewardship

Steward our current foundation and corporate donors, including special mailings, invitations, and submission of progress reports, financial updates, and renewal proposals.
Ensure that network plans contribute to greatest possible value for foundation and corporate donors.
Maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders

All Green America positions also include:

Participate in Cross Departmental Teams: The success of our organizational work includes the voluntary participation of staff members from all levels of the organization in cross departmental teams addressing a range of issues to strengthen our impact and planning, as time and other work commitments allow.

Skills and Experience

Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop trusting relationships with senior executives and high-level leaders across a range of sectors.
Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of proven foundation and corporate/business fundraising experience.
Demonstrated experience in producing successful letters of inquiry, proposals, sponsorship requests, and reports.
Demonstrated strategic partnership building experience and solicitation of sponsorships, grants, and/or major gifts ($10,000+). Track record of securing 5-7 figure gifts or proven experience meeting 7-figure annual fundraising goals.
Demonstrated ability to utilize technology and donor databases to manage fundraising efforts, track actions, and build funder relationships.
Donor research skills and the ability to effectively identify, segment, and prioritize prospective business supporters and foundations.
Proven ability to effectively work in coordination with other team and department leaders.
Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to meet tight deadlines, identify areas of synergies across teams, and develop new fundraising strategies.
Exemplary communications skills, interpersonal skills, professionalism, and ability to build long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
Excellent written skills with demonstrated ability to craft compelling, effective messaging and collateral for fundraising purposes.
Strong intrinsic interest in issues directly related to Green America’s mission.
Ability to obtain a deep understanding of the Center for Sustainability Solutions main program areas and communicate this understanding to donors.
Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification a plus.

The position involves domestic travel time of up to 30% (post-pandemic) for network meetings, conferences and business development client meetings, staff training, and other purposes. Travel may vary seasonally.

How to Apply:
To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to partnerships@greenamerica.org.

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Green America Center for Sustainability Solutions

Program Manager, Climate Safe Lending Network

Hours: Full-Time (4-days, 32 hours/week)
Salary: $46,000 - $53,000/Grant Track
Position Benefits: medical, dental, sick days, holidays
Supervisor: Managing Director, Climate Safe Lending Network

Green America is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a just and sustainable society by harnessing economic power for positive change. Our unique approach involves working with consumers, investors and businesses to create a world that works for all. We deploy marketplace solutions to solve the most pressing social and environmental problems facing society today.

The Center of Sustainability Solutions builds on Green America’s work over the years, where we’ve brought together industry groups across supply chains to create major shifts in such areas as solar, banking and investing, sustainable agriculture and fair labor. The Center supports Innovation Networks, focused working groups of stakeholders with the objective of making significant, industry-wide system change.

The Climate Safe Lending Network (CSL) is a multi-stakeholder, cross-industry working group supporting initiatives that focus on moving banks to take the carbon out of credit – decarbonizing their lending portfolios and balance sheets and shifting the focus of their lending to stopping greenhouse gas emissions and drawing down existing atmospheric carbon.

This is a new position on the CSL Network team. Working closely with the Managing Director, the Program Manager will contribute to the development and growth of the Climate Safe Lending Network and its ongoing Initiatives, which includes stakeholder engagement and recruiting; meeting design, planning, and facilitation; communications; and fundraising.

Post-pandemic, this position will involve domestic and international travel for Network meetings, conferences and business cultivation meetings, staff training, and other purposes. CSL is a virtual Network – the position may be housed in Washington, DC at the Green America offices, but may also be filled remotely.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Management

1. Work closely with the Managing Director to manage the CSL Network and its priority initiatives.
2. Identify opportunities for growing the CSL Network and deepening member engagement.
3. Participate in the design and planning of CSL Network meetings and events in collaboration with the CSL team.
4. Deliver CSL Network meetings and events that run smoothly and achieve desired outcomes, including meeting facilitation and support, managing logistical arrangements, and preparing meeting reports.
5. Organize and help facilitate CSL staff, Initiative, and Design Team meetings, with primary leadership of at least one of CSL’s Initiatives.

Communication

1. Participate in new participant and CSL member engagement.
2. Lead the design, administration and moderation of an online communications portal for network members.
3. Conduct outreach to current and potential network members to include preparing a monthly newsletter and other communications materials.
4. Enhance CSL’s online presence to include maintaining and improving CSL’s website, moderating CSL’s LinkedIn group, and regularly posting on CSL’s social media channels.

Fundraising

1. Contribute to growing and diversifying the CSL Network’s sources of funding by identifying potential new funders and helping to prepare grant applications and fundraising materials.
2. Design, manage and administer a network membership program to be developed in collaboration with the CSL Network team, including specific revenue targets for membership.
3. Participate in donor stewardship to include tracking the completion of grant deliverables and preparing donor reports.

Participate in Cross-Departmental Teams

1. Provide operational support to the Center for Sustainability Solutions, as needed.
2. Ensure that knowledge gained is converted into “knowledge capital” for the Center for Sustainability Solutions by documenting work processes involved in managing Innovation Networks and successful strategies used in CSL operations.
3. Participate in Green America staff meetings and processes and other duties as required.
4. Participate in Green America Cross Departmental Teams: The success of our organizational work includes the voluntary participation of staff members from all levels of the organization in cross-departmental teams addressing a range of issues to strengthen our impact and planning, as time and other work commitments allow.

Qualified Candidates should have the following skills and qualities:

• Demonstrated project management skills, with experience managing several projects simultaneously.
• A passion for and strong knowledge of environmental sustainability and banking/finance
• Strong written communication and research skills; able to synthesize and effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Strong technology skills, including videoconferencing and website platforms, CRM, newsletter email software, etc.
• Bachelors degree required in sustainability, banking, finance or a related field
• MBA or Masters degree in a related field desired
• Presentation and group facilitation experience desired
• Experience with business development or fundraising a plus

How to Apply:

Please email your resume and cover letter to connect@climatesafelending.org.

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Communications

Editorial Intern

Hours: Approx 20 hours per week (Mon-Thurs)

Dates: Summer: approx. 12 weeks (with option to extend through fall)

Application deadline: April 18 or when filled

Start date: May 24

Reports to: Editor in Chief

Compensation: $70 per week stipend, course credit possible

Location: remote

Green America is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a just and sustainable society by harnessing economic power for positive change. Our unique approach involves working with consumers, investors, and businesses. Our workplace reflects our goal of creating a more socially just, environmentally sustainable economy and world. 

Our editorial interns are fully involved in the Green America editorial team. All interns have the opportunity to acquire short published clips and gain exposure to many aspects of magazine publishing. We are looking for an intern with exceptional writing and editing skills, sharp analytic skills, meticulous attention to detail and factual accuracy, and familiarity with Microsoft Office and internet research.

The editorial intern will work on Your Green Life, Powered by Green America. This is a guide to green living and environmentally responsible products and services. The intern will research stories, conduct interviews, and write articles with tips and strategies for green living. The intern may pitch their own stories so the role is suitable for someone who is driven and already cares about environmental and social justice education.

The primary responsibility of our fellows is to assist the Editor in Chief and the Communications Team with the annual Your Green Life guide and the Green American quarterly magazine.

Due to the COVID-19 crisis this internship is planned to be fully remote, though if the Green America offices do reopen this summer, interns are welcome to come in. Applicants must plan to work Eastern Time hours.

Responsibilities:

Editorial and Writing: Work with Editor in Chief and the Editorial and Communications Teams to create content for our publications and communications. 

Assist with preliminary research and outlining of each publication.
Pitch and write articles for print publications (80% of the job, approximately)
Write blog entries and web content as needed.

Work as part of a team with the Editor in Chief and Associate Editors. 
Assist in the fact-checking process for each publication as needed. 
Provide editorial assistance on special teams and programs.
Assist in updating web pages.
Research and write blog posts about emerging issues related to green businesses and Green America’s mission.

Qualifications: 

1 year+ writing or editing experience 
Experience conducting journalistic interviews.
Excellent proofreader, familiarity with AP style is a plus
Great time management and virtual communications skills
Experience using a CMS (we use Drupal) is a plus

Passion for green-economy work!

To Apply:
Please e-mail a resume, cover letter, and 2-3 short writing samples (news- or feature-style articles with interviews preferred) to: editors@greenamerica.org. Please use the subject line “Summer 2021 editorial intern” No phone calls, please.

Applications submitted through third-party sites (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc) or lacking all the requested materials will not be considered.

Green America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination regarding: actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health disorders), age (18 years of age or older), marital status (including domestic partnership and parenthood), personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, citizenship status, credit information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Harassment on the basis of a protected characteristic is included as a form of discrimination and is strictly prohibited. 

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Foundations and Corporate Giving Director

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Editorial Intern

Green America Center for Sustainability Solutions

Foundations and Corporate Giving Director

Green America Center for Sustainability Solutions

Program Manager, Climate Safe Lending Network

Communications

Editorial Intern

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