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POSITION TITLE: Development Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Senior VP of Marketing and Development

TIME FRAME: This position starts immediately

COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience
Earth Day Network, a dynamic and growing international environmental advocacy organization headquarted in Washington DC, is looking for an exceptional person to serve as its Office Manager.

All Earth Day Network Staff are responsible for articulating and contributing to an inspired vision for the organization; taking projects from concept to lift-off to completion; learning and adapting from experience; listening and working as a team to generate and implement new ideas; building relationships to bridge differences and find common grounds with people inside and outside of the organization at all levels of society; communicating effectively, orally and in writing; and demonstrating exemplary levels of personal integrity and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in database and in paper files
• Enter gifts into Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge
• Assist in the execution of Development Department events, as well as direct mail
• Perform prospect research on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants
• Work with program staff to gather information for the Development Department
• Coordinate preparation and planning for donor presentations including information packets
• Track statistics relevant to development
• Assist the Senior VP of Marketing and Development and other Development Staff with donor outreach, reporting and other daily operations
• Perform other duties as assigned
We envision this position to be 60% administrative and 40% grant writing/foundation research and outreach.
Requirements:
• Bachelor Degree (BA, BS, etc.)
• Development Department/Fundraising experience is a strong preference
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytic skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Superior tact, discretion, maturity and judgment in handling highly sensitive information, and personal conduct
• Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments
• Ability to occasionally work during the weekend or evening
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office software; experience with databases preferred, in particular Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge

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POSITION TITLE: Multimedia & Communications Manager

REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, Marketing & Development

TIME FRAME: This position starts immediately

COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience

Earth Day Network, a dynamic and growing international environmental advocacy organization headquarted in Washington DC, is looking for an exceptional person to serve as its Office Manager.

Key responsibilities:

Serve as a key member of Web Development Team, working with staff and outside contractors to develop and update all content, with particular attention to multimedia aspects, including media gallery and video editing, as required;
Serve as key team member in marketing EDN’s website and social networks, helping oversee development of online ads and social marketing materials;
Work with EDN’s Creative Director on creating consistent, professional design and look for all EDN fundraising materials and media outreach materials;
Develop in-house processes for regular, affordable production of brochures, banners, information cards, stationery, videos, podcasts, etc.
Work with EDN’s Creative Director to develop consistent graphic messaging and materials for all programs;
Work with the Vice President for Special Projects to develop written and visual material for all press releases, opinion pieces, media events and, in general, help generate media and other promotional coverage for EDN, particularly among multimedia and new media journalists;
Provide fundraising and program staff with print, photo and video materials as needed;
Supervise communications vendors and interns, particularly on editing and cataloguing visual materials.

Experience Required:

Expert proficiency with Photoshop and Adobe Suite
Experience with web content (Drupal preferred), particularly multimedia
Superb writing, proofreading and editing skills
Successful grant and proposal writing
Exceptional communication and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
BA or BS degree
Experience with and affinity for the environmental community and mission
Four years direct Journalism or Communications experience.

Other duties/responsibilities:

1. Management of other special projects as assigned by the Senior Vice President for Marketing & Development.Earth Day Network promotes a diverse and healthy workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION TITLE: Office Manager

REPORTS TO: President and Senior Vice President, Global Programs & Operations

TIME FRAME: This position starts immediately

COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience

Earth Day Network, a dynamic and growing international environmental advocacy organization headquarted in Washington DC, is looking for an exceptional person to serve as its Office Manager.

Position Summary:
This is a key position in a busy and fast-paced organization. The Office Manager is responsible for providing office management services to Earth Day Network. The Office Manager works in close partnership with senior management, program directors, and development staff to manage office affairs, including all administrative, human resources, and accounting functions, setting the tone of operations in the office, and other related activities.

This position reports both to the President, with respect to all duties associated with supporting the Office of the President, and to the Senior Vice President of Global Programs & Operations, regarding all of Earth Day Network’s administrative and accounting functions. In addition, the Office Manager will work closely with Earth Day Network’s Chief Financial Officer to perform all financial operations for the organization.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain office services

Maintain office records

Provide human resources functions

Maintain office efficiency

Perform accounting functions

Perform other related duties as required

- Act as liaison to building management
- Responsible for answering telephone, screening calls, taking messages, responding to internal and external inquiries
- Review and order necessary office supplies
- Maintain office equipment
- Collect and distribute all mail
- Ensure filing systems are maintained and up-to-date
- Ensure protection and security of files and records
- Maintain accurate files of all contracts and deliveries, ensuring timely payment of all contract fees
- Prepare employer and benefits packets for new hires
- Maintain files regarding employee health insurance, vacation, and dental coverage, etc.
- Ensure personnel files are up-to-date and secure
- Keep staff informed of office basics and administration items (contact list of staff members, program charge codes, employee manual, forms, etc.)
- Post and update job descriptions
- Assist IT Director in the upkeep of office machines (fax machine, telephones, computer systems, voicemail, etc.)
- Maintain upkeep of office environment (copy room, kitchen, and common area)
- Maintain and replenish office supplies
- Keep office-wide calendar of critical dates, meetings, and events
- Process payroll and accounts payable/receivable
- Maintain petty cash fund and keep accurate records of all disbursements thereof
- Monitor credit card usage

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s strongly preferred
3-5 years experience as Office Manager or Senior Administrative Assistant
A strong interest in and knowledge of current environmental issues
Excellent writing and organizational skills
Attention to detail
Effective verbal and listening communication skills
Ability to motivate staff and an overall high degree of professionalism
Proven ability to perform multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with staff, interns, and the public
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, IT programs and bookkeeping systems such as QuickBooks

To apply, please submit a single PDF to include cover letter and resume to: porte@earthday.net. No phone calls please.

Earth Day Network provides employees with a competitive benefits package
that includes health and dental insurance, vacation and sick leave, and a retirement plan.
Earth Day Network promotes a diverse and healthy workplace and
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION TITLE: Manager, Foundation Relations

REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, Marketing & Development

Earth Day Network, a dynamic and growing international environmental advocacy organization headquarted in Washington DC, is looking for an exceptional person to serve as its Manager of Foundation Relations.

Position Summary:

The Manager of Foundation Relations is a key Development Team member, responsible for ensuring the achievement of Earth Day Network’s foundation fundraising goals, as well as the continued growth and effective management of EDN's program of work. The position reports to the Senior Vice President for Marketing & Development. The position also indirectly supervises a Development Coordinator that supports the department on prospect research, calendaring, proposal writing, and development communications.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Development, implementation, and oversight of work plans to achieve EDN's foundation and corporate foundation fundraising goals:

Oversight of department business processes related to foundation and corporate fundraising:

Identifying key opportunities affecting EDN's foundation and corporate fundraising success:

- Identify and prioritize activities to engage foundation, corporation, and corporate foundation donors and prospects.
- Guide cultivation and solicitation strategies for foundation and corporate donors and prospects.
- Prepare Executive Team to represent EDN to foundation and corporate foundation donors and prospects.
- Personally manage and engage with a portfolio of foundation and corporate donors and prospects.
- Develop proposals, reports, budgets and related correspondence for foundation and corporate donors and prospects.
- Develop staff capacity to prepare proposals, reports, budgets and related correspondence
- Work closely with the Senior Vice President for Marketing & Development and Vice President for Programs to devise detailed annual projections for foundation and corporate revenue.
- Ensure appropriate use of the Raiser's Edge database to capture research, call/actions and related strategy to track foundation and corporate fundraising activities.
- Coordinate with EDN Accounting Department to track and verify foundation and corporate contributions.
- Coordinate with EDN Senior Management Team and Accounting Department to track grant expenditures.
- Assist the Senior Vice President for Marketing & Development with periodic status report to EDN President and reports to the Board of Directors.
- Consistently mentor Development Associate and/or Development interns to ensure professional development, effective performance, and progress toward annual goals.
- Assist VP of Corporate Development in achieving deliverables of sponsorship agreements. This includes being extremely knowledgeable about current and previous sponsor relationships.
- Monitor relevant philanthropic trends and contributions via professional fundraising journals, on-line and traditional media/press.
- Maintain familiarity with relevant issues in the private sector and the broader economy.
- Achieve and sustain fluency with regard to EDN's portfolio of past and current donors and prospective donors.

Management of special projects as requested by the Senior Vice President for Marketing & Development.

Excellent writing and organizational skills are essential and required. Five years non-profit foundation grantsmanship experience preferred.

To apply, please submit single PDF to include cover letter, resume and salary history requirements by September 30, 2010 to: porte@earthday.net No phone calls please.

Earth Day Network promotes a diverse and healthy workplace
and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Earth Day Network Internship Annoucements

Earth Day Network (EDN) is a driving force steering environmental awareness around the world. EDN's network reaches over 22,000 organizations in 192 countries, while the domestic program engages 10,000 groups and over 40,000 educators coordinating millions of community development and environmental protection activities throughout the year. Our mission is to grow and diversify the environmental movement worldwide, and to mobilize it as the most effective vehicle for promoting a healthy, sustainable planet. We pursue our mission through education, politics, events, and consumer activism.

The following positions are available for the Winter/Spring 2011 term. In addition to working closely with specific departments, interns will have the opportunity to play a vital role in the planning and implementation of 2011 Earth Day Events on the National Mall. Please note, all internships are unpaid; however, Metro fare of $3 daily is included, and college credit if your institution provides for this.

Communications Intern
Reporting to the VP of Communications and Marketing, interns will research and write blogs and longer opinion pieces, create press releases and media lists, contact reporters on behalf of the organization, perform general office tasks, attend meetings and seminars, and work backstage at the Earth Day 2011 event on the National Mall in April of 2011 on a Saturday and Sunday.

Responsibilities:

Monitoring and distributing daily news clips;
Researching information for opeds, press releases and fact sheets;
Creating written and verbal pitches to journalists;
Creating media lists using Cision database;
Writing blogs, opeds, and press releases;
Other duties as assigned.

Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Lisa Swann at Swann@earthday.net.

Development Intern
EDN can only be effective if adequate funds are raised, making a top-notch development team essential for the organization to carry out its mission and expand in future years. The development internship will allow qualified candidates to aid in all aspects of NGO funding.

Responsibilities

Assist with foundation and corporate research, giving criteria, and deadlines;
Researching and maintaining accurate lists of contact information for prospect foundations, corporations, and individuals;
Assisting in the grant submission process including: editing, submitting, and tracking proposals;
Assist with acknowledgement letters for donors;
Learn and manage the basic functions of Raiser’s Edge;
Assist in other department activities, as needed.

Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Sylvia Vidal at Vidal@earthday.net

Education Intern
Here is a chance to combine your interest in environmental issues with your passion for education, and to make positive changes in K-12 schools nationwide - through curricula, events and Earth Day Network’s far-reaching Educators’ Network. The Education Intern works with the Education Department at Earth Day Network (EDN) to support members of EDN’s Educators’ Network and school-based greening activities.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and dissemination of curricula and lesson plans on K-12 environmental education, school greening, and civics;
Coordinate outreach to network members and new constituents in their area of interest;
Strengthen ties with our many network member groups and the widespread development of Education events and action plans;
Help EDN’s Educators Network members generate and manage specified programs and Education events/ideas;
Contribute to the strategic planning of events and actions;
Answer queries from network members;
Write descriptions promoting our Education Network for use in our online newsletter, blogs, recreation of our website and/or educational materials for teachers;
Assist EDN’s related programs and in preparation of upcoming events, such as physical school greening projects across the U.S. and Earth Day 2010 events, and;
Combine your interests to create a meaningful internship experience for you and EDN.

Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Education@earthday.net

Green Schools Intern
The Green Schools Intern works in the Education department to support our green school activities and National Green Schools Campaign, which seeks to green all of America’s schools within a generation. The intern will help promote widespread environmental awareness, create school greening education resources, and conduct “green makeovers” at selected K-12 schools across the country.

Responsibilities

Create resources and materials on our programs and events;
Assist in the research, writing and development of curricula and lesson plans for grades; K-12 on environmental education, civics and green school.;
Aid in the writing of descriptions promoting our Education Network for use in our online newsletter, creation of our website and/or educational materials for teachers;
Strengthen ties with our many network member groups and educators;
Help network members generate and manage specified programs and Education events/ideas;
Contribute to the coordination and planning of events and actions;
Help with any local school greening projects, most likely to take the form of gardens but may include solar panel installation, biodiesel projects, etc.;
Combine your interests to create a meaningful internship experience for you and EDN.

Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Education@earthday.net

International Intern
Earth Day Network’s International Program engages people around the world in environmental initiatives and events to help promote a healthy planet for all citizens, especially vulnerable and under-represented populations such as women, youth, and local authorities. Our International Program empowers and engages individuals, communities, and countries to create a greener and more sustainable future. Building on the renowned successes of our Education program, Earth Day Network seeks to advance the global environmental movement through innovative environmental education resources and school greening initiatives.

For Earth Day 2011, Earth Day Network plans to have a strong presence in all 192 countries around the world. To meet this goal, we seek energetic and self-motivated interns to support Earth Day 2011 outreach to schools, communities, organizations, and governments.

Responsibilities

Support Earth Day Network’s global network of organizations, educators, youth, and other individuals and organizations;
Build and strengthen our international presence through social media;
Adapt environmental education, school greening, and community awareness resources for international audiences;
Meet with embassies, international NGOs, and represent EDN at conferences and briefings;
Engage in the day-to-day operations of the International Department, including meetings, correspondence, and events.

Working knowledge of a foreign language, with preference to Chinese Mandarin, Hindi or Arabic, is highly desirable.

Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Irene Farrow at Farrow@earthday.net

Public Policy Programs Intern

Earth Day Network’s Public Policy Programs engage civil society nationally in environmental initiatives, campaigns, and events to build awareness and enable action, especially for vulnerable and under-represented populations such as women, youth, and local authorities. Through advocacy, green schools, policy, and women’s initiatives, our Public Policy Programs empower and engage individuals, communities, and countries to create a greener economy and more sustainable future.

Responsibilities:

Assisting in the research, writing and development of polices for environmental education and civics;
Strengthening ties with our many network member groups and on the state and federal level;
Monitoring and analyzing federal, state and local initiatives in identified policy areas including support for actions, as well as helping develop strategies with the Policy Department to further EDN’s policy priorities;
Coordinating outreach to network members and new constituents, and contributing to the strategic planning of events and actions.

Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Christina Cernansky at cernansky@earthday.org

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