Job Opening at the Sierra Club

http://www.sierraclub.org/careers/conservation/assistant-director-natl-youth-prog.asp

Complete posting, including how to apply, can be found at the link above.

Job Title:Assistant Director of National Youth Programs
Department:Conservation
Location:WDC
Reports to:Director of National Youth Programs
Supervisers:Regional Representative

Context:
Manages youth programs for the Sierra Club’s Conservation Department by helping to establish strategy, developing projects, and implementing youth programs.

Scope:
The Assistant Director of National Youth Programs assists the National Youth Programs Director in developing strategy and managing the operations for Sierra Club Youth Programs including BBTO and MFO. Manages staff, program development, budgets, compliance and grants administration.

Job Activities:
1. Takes a lead role in the development and implementation of Sierra Club youth programs.
2. Provides operational support functions, including managing youth program staff, finances and budgets.
3. Works in cooperation with the National Youth Programs Director and youth program staff to ensure program goals are met and objectives implemented.
4. Creates and execute events and activities to promote Sierra Club program visibility.
5. Works to bridge youth programs across the Sierra Club to better implement our programs and to further define our vision for youth work.
6. Participates in observation and field work with appropriate staff to ensure youth programming is being appropriately implemented by our grantees.
7. Provides operational management support for youth programs as assigned by National Youth Programs Director.
8. Keeps youth program staff up-to-date on current program and organizational developments, both within the youth programs and the larger Sierra Club.
9. Advises youth program staff on the latest developments and running trends in outdoor environmental education and youth activism.
10. Coordinates communications to appropriate Sierra Club staff and external partners on Sierra Club youth programming.
11. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:
-- B.A./B.S. degree in Environmental Studies, Public Policy, or a closely related field
-- 3 years experience in the environmental, non-profit, or political field that includes research and organizing campaigns, press relations and public speaking.
-- 2-3 years experience in working with youth programs and getting youth involved in environmental issues.
-- 2-3 years experience in operations, budgeting, and staff management
-- Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required.
-- Excellent written and oral communication skills
-- Prior experience in working with media and in building coalitions and marketing programs
-- Demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers