Clean Air and Water Associate

Our vision at Upstate Forever is to maintain an environmentally and economically prosperous region, with a high quality of life for all by promoting sensible growth and protecting special places in the Upstate region of South Carolina.

Position Overview:

The Clean Air & Water Associate will assist the Director of the Clean Air & Water Program in achieving Upstate Forever's vision and goals for the Upstate and related strategies and initiatives associated with the Clean Air & Water Program.

The Clean Air & Water Associate will be based in Upstate Forever's Greenville office, but the position will include travel throughout the Upstate region.

Responsibilities:

• Educate local governments, regional stakeholders, and community groups/members on the fiscal and environmental benefits of sensible growth policies that lead to clean, abundant water and healthy air.
• Advocate for improvements to ordinances throughout the Upstate region that improve air/water quality and quantity issues through regulations, incentive programs, and increased regulatory flexibility.
• Build diverse coalitions to advance a common agenda of clean air and water throughout the region.
• Partner with local non-profits and private businesses to facilitate the use of tools and techniques that lead to improved air and water resource management.
• Investigate and establish innovative programs that lead to clean, abundant water and healthy air throughout the region.
• Represent Upstate Forever's positions publicly with elected officials, city and county administrative and planning staff, and the general public.
• Write articles for publication in local media outlets and websites.
• Lead outreach efforts to ensure public involvement at strategic meetings, through written comments, and in volunteer projects.
• Coordinate related educational conferences, workshops, speakers and training sessions throughout the ten county region.
• Assist the Director in developing plans, strategies, budgets, and funding sources to expand the organization's capacity to work on air and water resource issues.
• Assist in the identification of funding opportunities, preparing grant applications, managing grant deadlines and compiling required reports. 
• Continually promote Upstate Forever in an effort to recruit new members.
• Participate in related local task forces, associations, working groups and organizations to assure clean air and water views are represented.

Compensation: Salary range is $27,000 to $32,000, depending on experience and qualifications. The position includes paid time off as well as health insurance and a retirement plan.

To Apply:

Please click "Apply Now Online!" to submit a resume & cover letter (limit 2 pages) that exlpains your interest in and qualifications for the position. Your resume should outline relevant education, work experience & volunteer activities. Also, please arrange for 2 or 3 letters of reference to be sent to Upstate Forever.

Please direct all questions and correspondence regarding the position to the above email address with "Clean Air & Water Associate" included in the subject line. 

Electronic submissions are preferred, but hard copy is acceptable. Your application materials should be directed to:

Heather Nix, Director, Clean Air & Water Program
Upstate Forever
507 Pettigru Street
Greenville, SC 29601

This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  

Deadline: Applications must be received at the address below by January 14th.