Employment at NEEF

Director of External Affairs

The National Environmental Education Foundation is hiring a Director of External Affairs who can develop and lead a department focused on communications, fundraising and marketing. We are looking for a creative, self starter who can apply the results of our recent branding and marketing initiative and ongoing strategic planning process across our programs and fundraising efforts. Our organization is embarking on an exciting growth phase which requires a natural pairing of strategic communications with strategic fundraising. The Director will be part of the senior management team.

Primary Responsibility:

To build and run a department of external affairs which links our external communications with our mission and program priorities, increases NEEF's public profile and attracts new and sustained revenues.

Development/Fundraising

Work closely with senior management and the Board of Directors to establish and articulate integrated long-term annual fundraising objectives.

Oversee the creation, implementation and management of development strategies to meet identified fundraising goals in each program.

Expand and develop strategies that identify, educate, involve and cultivate existing and prospective donors.

Supervise prospect research and develop relationships with prospective foundations, corporations and individuals that lead to direct solicitations.

Prepare proposals and implement grant application and reporting process.

Responsible for direct solicitation of donations in close collaboration with NEEF President.

Public Affairs/Media/Marketing:

Manage the organization's public affairs, media relations, website development, communications and marketing efforts.
Provide creative and strategic ideas to promote the national visibility of NEEF's programs.
Manage the branding and messaging activities of the organization.
Implement strong internal communication among the staff on substantive issues and on NEEF's accomplishments.
Work with staff to implement adherence to appropriate organizational messaging (new brand).
Provide guidance on the design and implementation of new and effective solicitation, cultivation and marketing tools and materials.

Management:

Supervise development/communications associate and web technology manager; delegate appropriately and ensure strong internal communication and coordination; evaluate performance and provide opportunities for professional growth. Hire and provide oversight to outside consultants and vendors.
Develop annual revenue projections and external affairs budget; regularly review fundraising revenue with Finance Department; track progress to goals; prepare reports and presentations for the President and Board of Directors.
Participate at a senior management level in strategic planning, organizational direction and operations.
Execute special projects as required.

Qualifications:

Dynamic, visionary leader with strong skills and experience in public affairs, marketing, media relations and revenue development.
Progressive and demonstrated leadership in fundraising with demonstrated ability to lead effective fundraising efforts that meet or exceed fundraising goals.
Minimum of 5 years of combined experience with marketing, communications, public affairs and fundraising.
Bachelor degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to influence diverse people to meet goals and deadlines, as well as to build and manage teams and work collaboratively with senior leadership, Board members and colleagues.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain successful interpersonal relationships with constituents.
Experience with software necessary to efficiently and effectively execute development leadership. Including, but not limited to MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, web-based media, web editing systems and CRM software.
Experience establishing and successfully executing long-term financial goals while adhering to limited budgets.
Willingness to travel within the US to meet with prospective donors.
Passion for Environmental Education and Environmental Issues.

To apply: Please send resume and cover letter to trossen@neefusa.org or to NEEF, Attn: Meghan Trossen, 4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 160, Washington, DC 20008 or Fax to 202-261-6464. Please include your salary requirements in the cover letter.

Coordinator, National Environmental Education Week

The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is seeking a Coordinator for National Environmental Education Week, April 12-18, 2009 (www.EEWeek.org). EE Week seeks to promote environmental literacy and stewardship among young people by creating a full week of environmentally-themed lessons and activities for students in K-12th grade classrooms, nature centers, zoos, museums, and aquariums through partnerships with national, state, and local educators, organizations, and government agencies. This is a full-time position beginning on or around September 1, 2008.

Primary Responsibilities:

Conduct outreach and build partnerships with national, state, and local organizations to expand EE Week to over 2,200 partners and 4.5 million students;
Manage a growing EE Week Teachers’ Advisory Committee (TAC);
Collect exemplary K-12 environmental education curricula and resources for dissemination on the EE Week website;
Develop monthly EE Week e-newsletters for a network of 7,000 educators, administrators, non-profit organizations, and government agency managers;
Streamline the registration and data management process for EE Week’s past, present, and potential partners. This includes regularly updating a 4,000-person Microsoft Access database;
Work with IT staff to add content (curricula, interactive learning tools, and other resources) to www.EEWeek.org;
Work with PR staff to develop and implement a promotions strategy for EE Week 2009;
Solicit proclamations for EE Week from all 50 Governors;
Compile success stories (text and photo/video) documenting EE Week’s successes from across the country;
Manage a national photo blog and associated contest;
Draft reports and other communications to EE Week’s national sponsor;
Manage EE Week program expenses;
Pending funding, this position may also involve supervision of an intern.

Qualifications:

Background in environmental science/education or a related field (teaching experience preferred but not required);
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
Proficiency in website development, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook programs;
Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with our growing NEEF team in a busy work environment;
Positive attitude and a desire to promote environmental literacy in K-12th grade classrooms across the country.

Salary: The salary is commensurate with experience and the Foundation has competitive benefits, including three weeks paid vacation for full-time employees.

To apply: Please send cover letter, resume, and three references to smith@neefusa.org OR to NEEF, Attn: Director of Administration, 4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 160, Washington, DC 20008 or Fax to 202-261-6464. Please include your salary requirements in the cover letter.

Intern, Health & Environment Program

The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) has an immediate opening for an Intern position for the Health & Environment Program. The goal of the Health & Environment Program is to improve public health by advancing environmental health literacy. The Program includes projects involving partnerships with federal agencies, health professional organizations, and public health groups to provide environmental education to physicians, nurses, and other primary healthcare providers. The position reports to the Senior Director, Health & Environment. For more information please go to http://www.neefusa.org/health

Applicants can be undergraduate or graduate students with an interest and some knowledge/background in environmental health issues. Applicants should have excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to handle, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks; possess a high-level of professionalism and enjoyment working with a variety of people; and have strong computer and literature search skills. This is an unpaid position and the work schedule can be 20-40 hours per week.

To Apply:
Please email your resume and cover letter to grubb@neefusa.org. Please refer to the Health Internship in the subject line.