LA Regional Managing Educator

ACE :: 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. We're based in Oakland, CA, with satellite offices in Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, Austin, Atlanta, Washington D.C., New York, Providence, and Boston.

ACE offers a powerful mission, rapid growth, astute people, a spirit of innovation and a fast-paced environment that focuses on accountability and results. Learn more about ACE and check out our rave reviews.

Position Overview:

A dynamic, science-minded, education-driven performer to deliver our multimedia presentations on climate change to high school students in Greater Los Angeles .  (Check out our trailer to get a taste of our presentation.) You'll be in the trenches with high school students, communicating the essential science of climate change in a lively, fun and unforgettable way. After each presentation you'll be working with youth to create ACE Action Teams that work on a variety of climate change projects, from planting school gardens to throwing green proms. We also need a power-networker to build partnerships with schools, nonprofits, celebrities and companies.

You'll work from home and remotely with a local team, with occasional meetings with our other regions.

Responsibilities:

As Regional Managing Educator you will be responsible for managing a small team of educators, building partnerships with schools and likeminded Southern California nonprofits, ensuring ACE follow-up programs are implemented effectively and supporting the branding of our LA-area regional program.  Given this, we are seeking a strong manager that can support the development and progression of our LA Team, while being able to effectively manage and implement multiple tasks simultaneously, including but not limited to: scheduling assemblies, ensuring effective implementation and delivery of presentation, nurturing and developing partnerships, creating open lines of communication with headquarters, and coordinating PR efforts.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills-dynamic, engaging personality
• 2-3 years experience managing other team members
• Ability to develop cogent work plans, manage and prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• 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
• 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
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Calendar, Documents, Spreadsheets

Desired Qualifications:

• Teaching experience or other experience working with high school age students
• Familiarity with the LA area school systems and local NGO community
• Experience in theatre or other forms of performance art
• Experience working with diverse communities
• Proficiency Spanish language
• Development experience (fundraising)
• Public relations experience
• Working knowledge of Salesforce.com

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience 

Schedule: Full-time position, 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date:  Immediately
Deadline: Open until filled

To Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter to Ms. Sam McKelvie. 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 encourages everyone interested to apply.