Education and Partnership Director
Momentum Conservation
Portland, Maine
The Education and Partnership Director will primarily be focused on outside programs related to organizational development, capacity building, and convenings. They will work closely with the Executive Director on program implementation, membership, partnership development, and overall educational strategy. All staff are responsible for outcomes in each of our three organizational focus areas: capacity building, grantmaking, and convening. This position will report to the Executive Director, and will engage collaboratively with all staff, but will ultimately have direct responsibility over:
Capacity building
- Coordinate, research, and design learning opportunities for partner organizations
- Further develop existing programs: Climate Change Observatory Network, Technical Assistance, Relearning Cohort, and Sustainability Series
- Build relationships with new and existing partners
Grantmaking
- Collaborate with Grant Program Director to develop programming in response to shared needs and gaps as articulated in grant applications
- Participate as needed in grant program design and grant application review
Convening
- Develop the overarching framework for opportunities to bring people together
- Work with staff to identify and design virtual and in-person offerings
- Manage Momentum Conservation’s membership program
This position will be full time, year-round, and is expected to be a long-term, highly responsible position within Momentum. Some work outside of the responsibilities above, including assistance to the Executive Director as needed, will be expected. Learn more about the position by visiting the Careers page on our website
Please send your resume and a cover letter that contains responses to the questions below, to Jessica Burton at info@momentumconservation.org - please include “Education and Partnership Director” in the email subject line. Applications are due by Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, at 11:59pm.
- Share a bit about what draws you to this position and why you are excited to work at Momentum Conservation and become part of the Momentum team.
- Please answer: What role does an equitable and accessible conservation movement play in the future you want to live in?
Our hiring process includes an initial review of the applications and two rounds of interviews. If you are invited to a second interview, you will be asked to supply the contact information for 2 references and compensated for your time spent interviewing and sharing your expertise.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Momentum Conservation encourages applications from diverse populations, persons with disabilities, and all other qualified applicants. Momentum Conservation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
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