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Senior Fellow, Clean Electronics Production Network

Hours: Estimated 18 - 24 hours/week
Compensation: $5,400 – $6,000 per month (based on 18 – 24 hours/week)
Compensation Options: 9-month staff contract or consulting contract
Benefits (if staff contract): Medical, dental, disability, vacation, holidays, sick days, disability
Supervisor: Senior Director, Clean Electronics Production Network

This is a 9 month grant funded position with the possibility of continuation if funding allows.

Green America is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a just and sustainable society by harnessing economic power for positive change. Our unique approach involves working with consumers, investors and businesses to create a world that works for all. We deploy marketplace solutions to solve the most pressing social and environmental problems facing society today.

The Clean Electronics Production Network (CEPN) is a multi-stakeholder, cross-industry collaboration that launched in 2016. The goal of the network is to move the electronics industry towards zero exposure to toxic chemicals in the manufacturing process. 

CEPN is an Innovation Network of the Center for Sustainability Solutions. The Center builds on Green America’s work over the years, where we have brought together industry groups across supply chains to create major shifts in areas such as electronics, solar, community investing, sustainable agriculture and fair labor. The Center supports Innovation Networks, focused working groups of stakeholders with the objective of making significant, industry-wide system change. Current networks focus on clean electronics, regenerative agriculture, and food system nutrient density.

 

Role Description

CEPN will be undertaking the second phase of a project to create and deploy chemical safety trainings to suppliers in the electronics supply chain. This project includes the following objectives:

  • Disseminate best practices in process chemical management to upstream suppliers 
  • Reduce worker exposures to hazardous chemicals in the electronics industry  
  • Strengthen worker safety and engagement 
  • Capacity development for local service providers to deliver impactful and cost-effective training and advisory service 

Working closely with the CEPN Senior Director and with support from the CEPN Program Manager, the Senior Fellow will lead the management and growth of Phase 2 of this grant-funded project by providing technical expertise and project management.

Phase 1 of the project, which is nearly complete, included the development of the training materials and outreach to supplier facilities to generate interest in participation.

Phase 2, which will begin August 2024, includes three primary elements:

  1. Capacity Development for Local Service Providers: Train local service providers in Vietnam and Malaysia to deliver chemical safety training (this will be done remotely)
  2. Beta Testing: Deploy the worker and manager training modules in three modalities (in person training, webinars and digital interactive training) to selected suppliers facilities; and collect feedback
  3. Improve Training: Work with our training developer to refine and improve the training based on feedback from the beta testing 

In addition to managing this project, the Senior Fellow may provide occasional support to the Senior Director in crafting strategic direction for CEPN and other ongoing initiatives including network management and strategic planning.  

CEPN staff members work virtually; the position may be housed in Washington, DC at the Green America offices, but may also be filled remotely.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Chemical Safety Training Project Management (90%)

  1. Manage and oversee implementation of Phase 2 of this project.
  2. Develop and manage detailed and complex project plans, including scope, schedules, and resource allocation.
  3. Manage stakeholder engagement including brand/supplier support and coordination during supplier selection, training implementation and feedback stages.
  4. Oversee the selection and management of local service providers in Vietnam and Malaysia. Provide remote support to local service providers during training deployments.
  5. Provide chemical safety training virtually to local service providers in Vietnam and Malaysia using training materials developed during Phase 1 (train the trainer approach) (note that translation services will be available)
  6. Oversee training developer contractor logistics and materials revision.

CEPN Initiative Support (10%)

  1. Participate in strategic planning and stakeholder conversations for CEPN (both internal and external).  
  2. Support long-term mission and strategy of the network.

 

For this position, we are seeking the following skills and key competencies:

  • Demonstrated project management skills, with at least 5 years of experience managing complex projects.
  • Knowledge and experience around designing, deploying and delivering engaging, interactive, and effective occupational health and safety or chemical safety training programs in manufacturing settings.
  • Experience with occupational health and safety, EHS, industrial hygiene and/or chemical safety management.
  • Negotiating experience and the ability to move groups both quickly and collaboratively on key priorities. Experience facilitating large and small group discussions.
  • Strong written communication and research skills; able to synthesize and effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts; attentive to details.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • A team player and strategic thinker.
  • Strong verbal communication skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree required and advanced degree strongly preferred; example fields of study include chemistry, toxicology, industrial hygiene, sustainability, engineering, supply chain management or related field.
  • Ability to meet virtually during Pacific Time working hours for regular check-ins and during Asia Pacific Time zone for stakeholder/contractor meetings (occurring weekly or less).

Experience doesn't always look the same – skills are transferable, and passion is important. Please tell us how your experience can lead to success in this position.

 

To Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@cleanelectronicsproduction.org

Green America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination regarding: actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health disorders), age (18 years of age or older), marital status (including domestic partnership and parenthood), personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, citizenship status, credit information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Harassment on the basis of a protected characteristic is included as a form of discrimination and is strictly prohibited.

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Senior Director, Clean Electronics Production Network

 

Hours: Full-time (4-days, 32 hours/week) 

Salary: $65,000 - $68,000, commensurate with experience, Grant Track Position

Benefits: medical, dental, sick days, holidays 

Supervisor: Director, Green America Center for Sustainability Solutions

Deadline: October 23, 2018

 

Green America is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a just and sustainable society by harnessing economic power for positive change. Our unique approach involves working with consumers, investors and businesses. Our workplace reflects our goal of creating a more cooperative, environmentally sound economy. We have a participatory decision-making process, which aims to build consensus within the departments and teams.

 

The Clean Electronic Production Network (CEPN) is a multi-stakeholder, cross-industry collaboration (Innovation Network) that launched in 2015. The goal of the network is to move the electronics industry towards zero exposure to toxic chemicals in the manufacturing process.

 

CEP is an Innovation Network of the Center for Sustainability Solutions, which brings all of Green America’s green economy supply-side work into a powerful new flagship program for Green America. The Center convenes multi-stakeholder initiatives dedicated to accelerating the shift to environmental sustainability and social justice, while eliminating environ­mental and human abuses in key areas such as energy, agriculture and manufacturing.

 

The Center builds on Green America’s work over the years, where we’ve brought together industry groups across supply chains to create major shifts in such areas as solar, community investing, recycled paper procurement, and sustainable agriculture.

 

The Director of CEPN will provide strategic direction, lead stakeholder engagement, and oversee the facilitation, coordination, and program management of the network and work of participants toward the Network goal(s). The Director will also oversee the work of a Program Manager who is responsible for coordinating meeting logistics and providing project management support.

 

The position involves travel for Innovation Network meetings and key stakeholder briefings. The position would preferably be based Washington, DC at the Green America offices (with a work-from-home allowance for up to 8 hours a week as determined by supervisor). 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Continue developing new strategies to move the project forward as opportunities evolve.
  2. Lead the effort to successfully support the CEPN, including but not limited to development of strategy, securing funding and project commitment from participants.
  3. Lead new participant and member engagement, including conducting interviews with potential participants. Work closely with team to ensure that network members are effectively and efficiently engaged. Identify new participants and guide/support process for outreach and engagement in network projects.
  4. Build and lead the Design Team meetings and strategy discussions and Co-facilitate working group meetings.
  5. Serve as the point person responsible for producing key project deliverables in a timely manner, including meeting reports, special research projects and other outputs.
  6. Lead the effort to successfully launch, maintain, and evaluate specific initiatives within IN. Develop and implement strategy for advancing the work of the initiative groups with support from Green America and design teams.
  7. Hire and oversee the work of project staff and contract researchers and facilitators as needed.
  8. Lead program budgeting and revenue generation ensure we meet the project’s financial goals.  Manage Participant engagement and recruitment for participant fees and coordinate with the Center Development Director to secure foundation grants and special project funding from private entities.  
  9. Produce communications materials for variety of audiences.
  10. Ensure knowledge gained is converted into “knowledge capital” for Green America, including how to successfully launch new working groups and manage existing Network activities and shift markets toward sustainability. Support strategy, planning and operational needs of the Center for Sustainability Solutions.
  11. Liaise with Green America’s Programs Team, participating in Green America staff meetings, and planning processes.

 

Qualified Candidates should have the following skills and qualities:

 

  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to developed trusting relationships with senior executives and high-level leaders across the electronics sector.
  • The ability to understand and converse competently about complex supply chain issues with a broad range of stakeholders, and to provide useful frameworks for analysis and action on key supply chain issues.
  • Strong strategic planning, leadership skills and project management skills, with 5+ years of senior management experience and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proven experience with fundraising.
  • Proven management skills, including strategy and operations.
  • Negotiating experience and the ability to move groups both quickly and collaboratively on key priorities.
  • A strong knowledge of the electronics industry manufacturing and supply chain.
  • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred

 

Ideal candidates will also have the following skills and qualities:

 

  • Strong research and writing skills.
  • Strong speaking skills
  • A compelling combination of confidence and humility that fosters confidence among the Center’s various stakeholders.
  • Ability to rapidly develop new strategies and ideas in a quickly changing environment.
  • Advanced collaborative leadership skills including advanced facilitation, ability to hold the center for divergent views, and the ability to manage polarities.

 

Green America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination regarding: actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health disorders), age (18 years of age or older), marital status (including domestic partnership and parenthood), personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, or credit information. Harassment on the basis of a protected characteristic is included as a form of discrimination.

 

How to Apply:

 

Send cover letter and resume to centerjobs@greenamerica.org or to Green America, 1612 K Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006

 

No calls, please.

 

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Associate Editor
Hours: Full Time (32 Hours Per Week)
Compensation: $34,000 to $37,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Reports to: Editor-in-Chief for content creation. Executive Co-Director, Consumer and Corporate Engagement for Content Management/Promotion, team priorities and leave request approval.
Benefits Excellent benefits including health care, dental care, retirement, and a friendly work environment.

 

Green America is a national nonprofit, with over 30 years’ experience in creating a green economy defined by social justice and environmental sustainability.

We inform people’s choices, organize consumer collective action, and bring together businesses and other stakeholders to achieve system-wide change. Our work environment is results-oriented and highly collegial.

We seek an experienced Associate Editor to research, write, and edit original content for Green America’s print publications/digital outlets. This job also includes a Digital Content Manager component, to provide planning, direction, and oversight for Green America’s print/digital content, and to work closely with the publications, marketing, consumer campaigns, and green business teams to ensure that Green America’s diverse content streams work together cohesively and further the organization’s goals.

Responsibilities

Content Creation

Content Management/Promotion

  • Work with Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial and Communications Teams to create content for our print/digital publications (Green America, National Green Pages, consumer guides and reports).
  • Work with the Communications Team and the Editor-in-Chief to create the strategy for Green America’s digital, visual and written content on green living and consuming.
  • Work as part of a team with the Editor-in-Chief on the copyediting, proofreading, digital presentation, social media and legal review for each publication.
  • Lead the fact-checking process for each publication.
  • Write and send contributor letters/copies after publication.
  • Work closely with the Editor-in-Chief to ensure that content from Green America’s publications works well on Green America’s digital channels.
  • Serve as liaison between staff and our Editor-in-Chief (who currently telecommutes from Wisconsin).
  • Create, edit and manage the production of digital content, both visual and written, that is consistent with organization’s brand, style and tone and which furthers Green America’s mission of creating a green economy that supports environmental sustainability and social justice. Establish a workflow for requesting, designing/writing, editing, publishing, and retiring content.
  • Work with the social media team to contribute social media posts and coordinate social media and content to distribute and amplify organizational content.
  • Ensure that Green America’s website publications & green living content is organized through a CMS, and visual archive that is kept up to date.
  • Work with the Communications Team to build audience for Green America’s digital content. Monitor analytics and work with the Communications Team to build SEO and return site visits.
  • Take part in communications team meetings that ensure that Green America’s consumer education, campaign work, and marketing support each other, and all digital communication channels are maximized. Work with the team to generate an annual plan and track progress.
  • Work with other communications team members and technology staff to maintain a content library of editorial, graphical, and photographical content consistent with Green America’s brand book.
  • Process intern applications, hire interns, and ensure they have a positive experience.
  • Work with the Ad Sales team to help track print and digital advertising to ensure that sales are recorded, invoiced and that all required art/files/text are supplied to meet print or digital ad placement production needs.

Qualifications

Skills

Education/Experience

  • Ability to develop, research, and write original articles for Green America’s print publications and digital channels.
  • Digital Content Management – experience in managing online content
  • Expertise using the Adobe suite of software, including InDesign, and Photoshop
  • Experience with front-end web development including HTML and JavaScript and working knowledge of leading web-based and hosted CMS platforms
  • Copywriting – proven ability to generate persuasive content online
  • Editing – proven editorial skills, including strong language skills and the ability to adjust content to remain consistent with brand, style, and tone
  • Blogging – successful management of a blog
  • Search Engine Optimization – A demonstrated ability to drive traffic to web properties from search engines
  • Social Media – proven experience with social media channels to distribute and amplify the organization’s content. Facebook and Twitter experience strongly preferred
  • Three years’ experience researching and writing original articles for print and/or online journalism outlets
  • Bachelors Degree (preferably in Marketing, Journalism, Communications or Public Relations)
  • Experience with digital content—both visual and written—strategy, editing, and production

Green America is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to editors@greenamerica.org. No phone calls please.

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Compensation: Paid, $15/hour

Supervisor: Anna Meyer, Food Campaigns Coordinator

Dates: Immediately/When available – September 2017 (with possibility for extension)

Hours: 20-24 hours/week (Monday – Thursday)

Application deadline: Open until filled

 

Green America is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a just and sustainable society by harnessing economic power for positive change. Our unique approach involves working with consumers, investors and businesses on both the supply and demand sides of the market to build and economy that prioritizes the well-being of people and our planet. Our workplace reflects our goal of creating a more cooperative, environmentally sound economy. We have a participatory decision-making process, which aims to build consensus within the departments and teams.

 

Our GMO Inside campaign has been rapidly growing since it was launched in November 2012. It is a coalition of individuals and organizations dedicated to educating consumers about the risks of genetically modified foods and growing the market for non-GMO and organic products. By getting food companies to remove genetically modified ingredients, secure independent third-party labeling of non-GMO products, and stop opposing mandatory GMO labeling, we strive to create a more just and sustainable food system.

Responsibilities for the Food Campaigns Fellow may include:

  • Researching and writing blogs and articles about emerging issues related to current and new campaigns
  • Producing printed and online materials such as action alerts, newsletters, and blog posts
  • Representing Green America and GMO Inside to recruit new activists at community meetings, festivals, and other events
  • Tracking news coverage of food issues and posting relevant articles to GMOI website and listserv
  • Assisting with management of social media accounts
  • Participating in and note taking in conference calls and meetings with the GMO Inside team

 

Qualified candidates should have the following skills and qualities:

  • Demonstrate strong writing and editing skills
  • Demonstrated research skills
  • Have knowledge and a passion for sustainable food systems
  • Ability to learn quickly and work independently as a member of the food campaigns team with minimal supervision
  • A strong interest in learning about a variety of issues related to sustainable food and agriculture, and business sustainability

 

HOW TO APPLY:

If interested please send cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to Anna Meyer, Food Campaigns Manager, at AMeyer@greenamerica.org. No phone calls, please.

Jamie Landa
Food Campaigns Director

Supervisor:

Executive Co-Director Consumer and Corporate Engagement

Position:

Full-Time, (4-days, 32 hours/week)

Salary:

$42,000-47,000/Grant Track Position

Benefits:

medical, dental, sick days, holidays

Location:

Washington DC

Deadline:

rolling

 

Green America is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a just and sustainable society by harnessing economic power for positive change. Our unique approach involves working with consumers, investors and businesses. Our workplace reflects our goal of creating a more cooperative, environmentally sound economy. We have a participatory decision-making process, which aims to build consensus within the departments and teams.

This position is within Green America’s Corporate Responsibility Division, which works to promote greater social and environmental responsibility with larger corporations. The Division works in four main issue areas, with ongoing campaigns focused on food, energy, finance, and labor.

The Food Campaign Director will be in charge of Green America’s Food Campaigns, which seek to educate the public about problems with the increasing industrialization of our food, the importance of regenerative, non-GMO, and organic foods, and the need for all Americans to take action to take back our food supply to protect the health of people and the planet. A major part of the position will be directing our new Re(Store) It! program to promote regenerative agriculture and our Climate Victory Gardens campaign, to encourage all Americans to practice regenerative agriculture in their homes and communities.     

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Direct Green America’s Food Programs/Educational Outreach Overall

  • Work with Green America’s staff to promote regenerative, local, non-GMO, organic and healthy foods through our website, newsletters, events, social media, and publications.
  • Create actions for Green America members and the public to take on food issues.
  • Speak on behalf of Green America at events and to media about food issues.
  • Oversee a team of people including fellows, consultants, and interns to ensure the smooth execution of all campaign goals.
  • Work with Green America’s Center for Sustainability Solutions staff to coordinate our consumer-focused campaigns and educational work with our industry-focused supply chain working groups, so that consumer demand is driving corporate innovation.
  • Work with Green America’s Development and Marketing teams to fundraise for our food campaigns.
  • Work with Green America’s Communications Team to plan and execute promotions of our food campaigns online and in print, including social media and earned media promotions to reach a growing, and diverse audience.
  • Take part in Green America staff meetings, planning meetings, fundraising and budgeting on behalf of our food programs.

 

2. Direct Green America’s Re(store) It! Program and Climate Victory Gardens Campaign

  • Research, plan and execute campaign activities in conjunction with team members.
  • Oversee all campaign actions and work with allies to make sure actions reach a wide range of Americans, and that actions are taken and are effective.
  • Grow Climate Victory Garden registrants to 10,000+ within 2 years and communicate actively with them.
  • Engage in outreach to corporations and use consumer pressure as necessary to encourage corporations to adopt regenerative agriculture goals.

 

Qualified Candidates should have the following skills and qualities:

  • Strong campaign skills. Four to six years of campaign experience, particularly in relation to food campaigning and a track record of success. The ability to conduct ongoing campaigns that result in substantive change in targeted entities.
  • Ability to communicate clearly online, in print and through presentations. Four to six years of public education experience, particularly on food issues.
  • Experience with corporate campaigning, including strategy development and negotiating with senior management at corporations.
  • A passion for and strong knowledge of food issues, including GMOs, industrialized food systems, local foods, and organics.
  • Ability to manage projects with multiple deadlines.
  • Experience managing others, both in the office and remotely.
  • Proven ability to use social media creatively and effectively, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
  • Strong research and writing skills.
  • Proven ability to lead coalitions and to reach consensus.
  • Experience with fundraising a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Willingness to travel.

 

 

How to Apply:

Provide a cover letter and resume and a brief writing sample to Todd Larsen, Green America, 1612 K Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006, or toddlarsen@greenamerica.org. Please include Food Campaigns Director and your name in the subject line.

Green America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination regarding: actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health disorders), age (18 years of age or older), marital status (including domestic partnership and parenthood), personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, or credit information. Harassment on the basis of a protected characteristic is included as a form of discrimination.

 

Anna Meyer

Anna Meyer is the Food Campaigns Director at  Green  America. She works to educate consumers about the food system focusing on issues of industrial agriculture, GMOs, and regenerative agriculture. Anna holds a M.A. in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development from the United Nations Mandated University for Peace and a M.A. in International Affairs from  American  University with a focus in sustainable food systems and agricultural policy. Her graduate research focused on U.S. farm policy’s influence on matters of trade at home and abroad. 

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