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Description
Alliance for Climate Education (ACE) is a national nonprofit dedicated to educating America's high school students about the science behind climate change and inspiring them to do something about it-while having fun along the way.
Our trained ACE educators visit high schools around the country to give students the scientific skinny on climate change through our fun & festive multimedia presentation. After the assembly, we help students secure grant money and start Action Teams to take on projects in their community and school to lower their emissions and raise their voice. We're also building out an array of nonprofit and corporate partners to help power our growth.
We offer a powerful mission, rapid growth, sharp people, a spirit of innovation and a fast-paced environment which focuses on accountability and results. Learn more about ACE and check out our rave reviews.
Position Overview:
We need a dynamic, energetic individual to deliver our multimedia presentations on climate change to high school students in Chicago. Be sure to check out our trailer to get a sense of what we do. You'll be in the trenches with high school students, an essential job communicating the essential science of our presentation while making it fun and memorable.
You'll also manage a small team of remote educators and build relationships with schools and like minded Chicago nonprofits. Building off of a strong 2009, the Chicago team has much of its operating apparatus in place for 2010, but will need a strong manager to lead the team going forward: scheduling assemblies, nurturing and developing partnerships, and coordinating PR efforts will be some of your responsibilities.
After presentations, you'll lead following-up efforts with students and faculty after presentations. You'll also help the Oakland office update programs and start new ones to reach ACE's goals and priorities.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- 5-7 years experience managing other team members
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and iWork
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent presentation skills-dynamic, engaging personality
- Ability to develop cogent workplans, manage and prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Excellent time management, multi-tasking, detail oriented, self-motivated
- Comfortable taking a leadership role in a small collaborative team environment
- Takes pleasure in enabling and supporting others to be effective in their work
- Solid understanding of global climate change and the youth environmental movement, including environmental justice issues, climate policy, and/or youth advocacy issues.
- Ability to manage a variety of team members and projects ensuring clear and constant communication while working from a home office.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in theatre or other forms of performance art.
- Teaching experience or other experience working with school age students.
- Familiarity with the Chicago area school systems.
- Experience working with diverse communities.
- Public relations experience
- Working knowledge of Salesforce.com
Compensation: Commensurate with Experience
Schedule: This is full-time 1-2 year position, 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
Deadline: Open until filled
To Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter describing why you are qualified for this position and why you are passionate about helping this organization grow and succeed to Mr. Michael LaFemina. Please include salary requirements in your cover letter. No phone calls please.
We value and respect the diverse viewpoints and individual differences of all people. ACE is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage everyone interested to apply.