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Description
Build It Green (BIG) seeks a Program Manager to manage all professional trainings and workshops for the organization. The Program Manager is immediately responsible to the Executive Director.
Build It Green is a professional non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy and resource efficient buildings in California. Supported by a solid foundation of outreach and education, Build It Green connects consumers and building professionals with the tools and technical expertise they need to build quality green buildings. Build It Green fosters collaboration with key stakeholder groups to accelerate the adoption of green building practices, policies, and programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
This position requires a flexible schedule, as many responsibilities involve evening and weekend activities. Staff time will be roughly divided between helping to develop and manage the Certified Green Building Professional training program, Rater's training program, and coordinating the Green Building Workshops series. The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following:
1. Organize and coordinate logistics for various events, including professional trainings, homeowner workshops, meetings, and special events. Responsibilities include, site negotiations, audio-visual logistics, support for event presenters, and on-site management (setup, registration, and breakdown) of all programs.
2. Coordinate marketing and PR of events, trainings, and workshops.
3. Lead and manage program development
4. Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic partners, clients, public agencies, funders and utilities with Green Building-related programs.
5. Design and implement effective information management systems for tracking certified professionals and workshop participants.
6. Develop and manage program budgets
7. Assist fellow Build It Green staff on all programs as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
1. Proven event coordination and planning skills.
2. Proven organizational skills and program management experience.
3. Proven marketing and public relations experience.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to manage professional relationships.
5. Experience in budget management.
6. Proficient writing and communication skills.
7. Self-sufficient office skills: ability to work with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and Windows operating systems. Access (or other database) experience is preferred.
8. A proven commitment to addressing a variety of environmental and public health issues through Green Building and an appetite to learn more about the rapidly evolving field.
9. Knowledge of Green Building design, construction strategies, technologies and materials and the ability to articulate the environmental, health, and economic benefits of Green Building is desirable but not required.
10. Ability to make content changes and minor programming edits to the BIG website is a plus.
EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university degree in related field AND at least three years of progressively increasing responsibility performing program management, event planning, marketing/public relations and other duties similar to those described for this position.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The Program Manager position is full-time. Salary range is $45,000 to $50,000 (based on qualifications and experience). BIG's benefits package includes health insurance and annual leave.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a rsum with references, a letter of interest, and a writing sample (five pages maximum) to the BIG Personnel Committee. Please include the job code PM102GDJ the subject line when you apply. All applications must be submitted by March 24, 2006. Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be interviewed.