Outreach Coordinator

Founded in 1987, the Consultative Group on Biological Diversity (CGBD) is a professional association of grantmaking foundations whose shared vision is for a sustainable, just and healthy future for all life on Earth, advanced by a vibrant and effective philanthropic sector.

CGBD is building a community of foundation leaders who learn from each other; share the knowledge that resides in their separate foundations; adopt an holistic, integrated approach to environmental analysis and problem-solving; are well-informed about the current state of scientific, economic and political factors affecting their work; whose short-term strategies are informed by a broad-scale, long-range assessment of future trends; and who actively pursue collaborative endeavors.

The CGBD supports a handful of member-driven programs and projects that focus on climate change and energy, marine ecosystems, land and freshwater, conservation science, and the Gulf of California. 

Position Overview:

The Climate and Energy Funders Group (CEFG) program of the CGBD is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to support and assist the Program’s members. The vision of CEFG is achieving a global transition to a clean energy economy. CEFG’s mission is to create a strong and effective funding community committed to combatting climate change and building a global clean energy economy. We do this by:

1. Building knowledge, promoting learning, information sharing, and dialogue;
2. Facilitating funder collaboration and helping funders connect with each other; and
3. Expanding the field of climate and energy philanthropy.

This is a newly created position, mid level designed to help the CEFG better support our members and grow the membership, particularly by working with the Program Director to support focused funder work groups and collaboratives. The position includes a variety of programmatic, administrative, and outreach responsibilities in the implementation and support of our work groups. The successful candidate will be a core team member charged with meeting the growing needs of the CEFG.

The primary job responsibility of the Outreach Coordinator is to initiate, facilitate and coordinate working groups, comprised of funders working together in a specific geography (e.g. the Northeast) or around a strategic foci (e.g. stopping new coal). The topics will shift as needs and opportunities shift in the climate and clean energy arena. The Outreach Coordinator will cultivate, manage and grow key relationships and build the funder collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Director in general learning and networking activities.
• Assist in developing grant proposals and reporting.
• Facilitate communications among members.
• Schedule and coordinate working group meetings, including logistics and agenda development.
• Assist with the development of strategies for implementing working groups’ priorities.
• Track expenses and prepare budgets.
• Represent CEFG at various meetings.
• Work with the Program Director to provide members with necessary information and support to make progress on a clean energy economy.
• Work with members and the Program Director to identify and support funder collaboratives or work groups around key issues or target geographies.
• Fully support these work groups or collaboratives.
• Expand the working groups through outreach.
• Coordinate with advocates working in the same geography or strategy.
• Help manage online connectivity, including listservs for CEFG and work groups.
• Convene regular calls.
• Facilitate identifying priorities and goals for CEFG and work groups.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have the following qualities, skills, and experience:

• Experience working with a network or coalition.
• Knowledge of climate change policy, programs and organizations.
• General knowledge of nonprofit program management procedures.
• Strong desire to work for an environmental organization and/or non-profit.
• Interest in carrying out CEFG’s and CGBD’s vision, mission and goals.
• Experience with outreach, communication and networking.
• Logistical skills in planning and implementing conferences and meetings.
• Experience in writing grant proposals.
• Is resourceful, able to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Good team player, positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate clearly, respectfully, and warmly, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated responsibility, dependability, and confidentiality in the performance of all job functions.

Compensation: The CGBD offers an excellent benefits package and a salary that is commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position. Compensation is dependent on qualifications. Benefits provided. 

To Apply:

Interested candidates should please e-mail a cover letter explaining how your skills and background fit this position and a resume. Please reference Outreach Coordinator in the subject line.