Fellowship Program Manager

Position Title: Fellowship Program Manager

Reports to the Education Director, position located in Oakland, CA.

About Green For All:

Green For All is a national organization dedicated to building an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty. Green for All advocates for local, state and federal policies and funding for quality job creation, training, and entrepreneurial opportunities in the emerging green economy.

Green for All is developing a national network to engage people from every sector of society in (1) collaborating to build a green economy that works for all by sharing innovation, best practices, and relationships to (2) advance major policy initiatives that fight both poverty and pollution at the same time.

For more information about Green For All go to: www.greenforall.org/about-us.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a creative & experienced Program Manager, who will be responsible for supporting the education team’s efforts in building our base and cultivating emerging leaders in the green economy.

Successful candidates will be values-driven, self-motivated, detail-oriented, resourceful, and have experience in facilitation, advocacy and organizing. They will be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment that requires adaptability to shifting priorities, a keen sense of urgency, and a commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Education Director and team to manage and grow Green For All’s Fellowship Program.
• In coordination with the Director, maintain annual budgets and expense tracking procedures for the Program.
• Organize Academy trainings & Fellow convenings, including on-site logistics, agendas, participant travel, and materials development.
• Facilitate and moderate panels as needed at trainings and convenings.
• Help plan the strategic targeting of new Fellows, promote nominations, recruit and review nominees, and select participants.
• Support Fellows and Fellowship Candidates by organizing regular conference calls, managing an online forum, coordinating monthly newsletter, organizing bi-monthly webinars and providing them strategic guidance and coaching for their term of service.
• Support Fellowship Candidates by guiding the timely submission of reports and processing of stipend payments.
• Identify ways to highlight Fellow’s and Fellowship Candidate’s work and provide national leadership development opportunities.
• Work with appropriate staff to develop curricula and training materials as needed.
• Be point-of-contact at Green For All for Fellows and Fellowship Candidates to serve them and integrate their work into the organization.
• Coordinate with other Green For All staff to ensure that the Fellowship is complementing and supporting other strategic objectives of Green For All.
• Work with the Online and Communications teams to promote the Fellowship, keep the webpage up to date, and report the program’s successes to our members, donors, and the public.
• Work with the Strategic Growth team to raise the funds necessary to support and grow the Fellowship Program.
• Engage interns and volunteers as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year university (related degree preferable).
• Availability to travel and work long hours; be available on nights and weekends if necessary.
• 3-5 years experience working in one or more of the following areas: organizing in communities of color, energy, environment, economic development, electoral campaigns, labor relations, workforce development, and anti-poverty work.
• Organized and flexible.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Capacity to multi-task and manage short- and long-term deadlines.
• Intermediate computer and database management skills.
• Group facilitation and training skills.
• Experience in project management and event production.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful community organizing campaigns in low-income communities and communities of color.
• Ability to work independently and also to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team.
• Commitment to Green For All’s mission and values.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Compensation: Full-time, commensurate with experience, and excellent benefits package.

How to Apply: Email resume, writing sample and cover letter with recent salaries to [email protected]. Include “FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM MANAGER – (your name)” in subject line.

Green For All is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Green For All strives to reflect the diverse community it serves.
Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.