Academic Programs Manager

Be part of an exciting organization that is transforming an industry for the betterment of business and the environment!

The U.S. Green Building Council, a Washington, DC-based national nonprofit organization of over 11,000 corporate and organizational members from every sector of the building industry united to transform the building marketplace to sustainability, is currently seeking a professional highly knowledgeable of academia and green building to advance the USGBC mission through the key goals set by the K-12 and Higher Education Committee, which include:

• Building stronger relationships between academia and USGBC
• Seeking alliances with other potential stakeholders in green building education initiatives.
• Recognizing and rewarding excellence in green building curriculum development
• Supporting the green campus movement

The Academic Programs Manager will work under the direction of the Director of Education and support the work of the K-12 and Higher Education Committee to refine and implement projects that support the committee's key goals.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Manage the Excellence in Green Building Curriculum Recognition Awards and Incentive Grants Program
• Manage on-line database of green building curriculum tools and resources
• Liaise with other programs including LEED for Schools, Higher Education Market sector, and Emerging Green Builders committee
• Liaise with collateral organizations to maintain strategic relationships
• Plan and manage the Educator Summit at the Greenbuild Conference & Expo
• Coordinate other Greenbuild K-12 and Higher Education activities
• Provide support for committee conference calls and meetings
• Prepare appropriate communications on program status
• Liaise with LEED for School, Higher Education and Emerging Green Builders committee as needed
• Represent USGBC at appropriate conferences and events relating to K-12 and Higher Education.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Minimum 5 years professional experience
• Bachelors degree in relevant field (building industry, education, etc.)
• Background in teaching or research preferred
• Experience working with member-based non-profit organizations
• Project management experience, awards or grants management experience a plus
• Knowledge of web resource management
• Experience working with volunteers preferred
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and computer skills
• Commitment to USGBC Mission

To Apply: 

Please email or fax (attn: E. Tarring) resume and letter of interest, with salary requirements and title of position applying for.