Environmental Education Manager, Urban Options

Posted: 8/23/08
Location: East Lansing

The Education Manager is responsible for developing and coordinating all programs, contracts and grant projects pertaining to: A.) Recycling, Compost and Sustainability Education, B.) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Education, C.) Energy and Sustainability Seminars and Tours. The Education Manager will promote energy and sustainability programs in a proficient, energetic and effective manner resulting in education and market transformation in the energy and environmental field.

Duties

  • Work to establish Urban Options as one of Michigan’s leading and authoritative voices on energy efficiency and sustainability.
  • Serve as program manager for all aspects of seminars and tours including; promoting, scheduling, and conducting energy and sustainability workshops at the Demonstration House and other venues off-site.
  • Conduct research and develop energy education lessons and related activities that correspond to the mission of Urban Options.
  • Responsible for facilitating the development and implementation of strategic long-range plans pertaining to ongoing educational programs and arising opportunities.
  • Update and maintain energy and sustainability exhibits and displays, which include but are not limited to the Demonstration House and Urban Option’s outdoor landscape.
  • Seek out and pursue fundraising opportunities, including grants and other sources of income in order to ensure the long-term support of Urban Options’ educational programs.
  • Establish and maintain contact with current and potential donors, foundations, governmental agencies, strategic partners, and members.
  • Attract, train and supervise highly qualified volunteers and interns for educational programs and develop a productive, self-motivated, and positive work environment.
  • The candidate will attend conferences, meetings, and related events that will 1.) Provide quality energy/sustainability education curricula and materials to strengthen Urban Option’s educational programming and 2.) Strengthen partnerships with organizations, businesses, schools, municipalities and individuals whose focus is environmental education.

Qualifications:

  • The qualified candidate should have an academic degree in energy or environmental education, or related field, as well as a minimum of 3 years in grant writing and program management.
  • This position requires strong management skills with administrative/organizational experience in a leadership role within the field of energy conservation, energy efficiency and sustainability (or closely related field).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to act independently, and the capability to develop energy education programs on behalf of the organization are required.
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications is required.
  • Must possess demonstrable leadership skills, creativity, and innovation in previous and/or current position(s).
  • A nonprofit background is preferred.
  • Experience in marketing as it relates to promotional literature, development of educational materials and displays, and design and development of website content to promote educational programs is strongly preferred.

Salary and Submission of Information

Please submit a cover letter and resume along with salary requirements. Salary will commensurate with experience. Submissions can be emailed to careers[at]urbanoptions.org. If using mail, please send resume to Urban Options, c/o Jennifer Binkley-Power, 405 Grove Street, East Lansing, MI 48823. No phone calls please.