Program Director, Solar 4R Schools

~ Through a full suite of innovative energy, carbon and water solutions we are helping our partners-from the farmer to the corporation-redefine how business gets done. ~

We help our partners meaningfully balance their environmental impact, invest in clean energy and carbon reduction, educate the next generation of energy consumers, and effectively and sustainably restore the health of our freshwater resources.

At Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF), we believe education plays a critical role in securing a clean energy, low-carbon future. We also recognize the potential to turn every solar array into a hands-on, interactive, educational tool.

Through our award winning Solar 4R Schools program, our projects empower K-12 educators with connectivity to one of the most robust solar data monitoring centers on the web, renewable energy teacher training, teacher-generated classroom activities and customized science kits to augment existing science curricula. 

• For more information about Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF), please visit our website. For more about Solar 4R Schools please visit this website.  

Responsibilities / Scope of Position

An
enthusiastic, forward-thinking Program Director is key to Solar 4R Schools’
growing success.  The Program Director
provides hands-on leadership for all aspects of the program including: 

• Setting Strategic Direction: In conjunction with staff and
  other organization leaders, assess market information, funding opportunities,
  and resource capabilities in order to devise and implement strategic plans for
  program growth and sustainability.

• Being a Program Ambassador: Develop and maintain partnerships
  with current funders and clients; seek out and develop partnerships with new funders
  and program recipients; represent Solar 4R Schools at conferences, trade shows
  and other forums.

• Implementing Program Services: In conjunction with staff, support
  the development of in-classroom activities and materials, conduct teacher
  trainings and provide other program services.

• Managing Program Operations: Provide hands-on management of
  program operations including managing staff and vendor relationships,
  developing and managing program budgets, and managing materials inventory. 

Note: The successful candidate will be self-motivated with an
entrepreneurial spirit, able to build partnerships, lead projects, and inspire
others. This is a highly collaborative role requiring the ability to work
effectively with a wide variety of experts including internal technical and
sales staff, corporate and utility partners, school administrators,
corporations, teachers, and foundations. 

Qualifications

Required Experience & Skills - The
following qualifications are critical to success in this position:  

• 3-5 years experience as a manager or
  director of a non-profit program, with demonstrable abilities to provide
  strategic direction, build external partnerships, manage and collaborate with a
  small staff, manage budgets and deliver high quality program services.
• Significant experience and knowledge
  of STEM education, renewable energy, solar power or other relevant subject
  matter.
• Demonstrable success in program
  development and fundraising.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Ability to think strategically and
  apply strategic insights to advancing the long-term goals and development of
  the program.
• Personal qualities that reflect the
  program’s core values: Responsibility, Technical Accuracy around STEM and
  energy themes, Impartiality, Conscientiousness, Supportiveness, Sustainability,
  and Quality/Value.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and
  the ability to maintain a positive collaborative relationship among staff,
  funders and key clients and stakeholders.
• Tech and web savvy with ability to
  learn quickly.  

To Apply

Please use the email address below to send cover letter, resume and salary
requirements. Subject line must include the
position title.

Note: Application deadline is April 23, 2014.

~ BEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer ~