Reports to: Senior Director, Domestic Climate and Energy Policy Staff reporting to this position: None Department: Energy and Environment Position classification: Exempt, full time; Nonunion - Level 6 Minimum compensation: $77,000 Work site: Hybrid (on-site two days per week, Washington, D.C., office)
Summary
American Progress is seeking a highly motivated and organized professional to serve as Associate Director for State Climate Policy. This individual will have a strong climate policy, advocacy, and organizing background and an understanding of strategic program management.
American Progress is seeking a highly motivated and organized professional to serve as Associate Director for State Climate Policy. This individual will have a strong climate policy, advocacy, and organizing background and an understanding of strategic program management.
The Associate Director will work to advance state and local climate action throughout the country and will lead American Progress’ State-Federal Climate Initiative (SFCI) as part of the Energy and Environment department’s Domestic Climate team. They will work in close coordination with American Progress’ Energy and Environment Campaigns team and Government Affairs staff.
American Progress is focused on encouraging nationwide adoption of ambitious, equitable, and just state, local, and federal climate policies—with a particular focus on promoting clean energy, environmental justice, and high-quality union jobs. This work includes examination of both the policies and the coalition-building and advocacy strategies that can engage broad and diverse constituencies to achieve successful outcomes. Since 2022, American Progress has been particularly focused on supporting state and local governments in the implementation of historic new federal climate investments through the Inflation Reduction Act and other new federal initiatives that have created massive opportunities for bold action at the subnational level. American Progress’ SFCI initiative also works with partners to amplify and elevate lessons learned on successful state climate action to the federal government and to ensure federal investments and policies empower continued state and local government climate leadership.
The successful candidate will be guided by American Progress’ mission to improve the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country. The Associate Director will join a committed group of colleagues with extensive research expertise to strengthen American Progress’ policy and advocacy work in support of the organization’s five crosscutting priorities:
Building an economy for all
Restoring social trust in democracy
Advancing racial equity and justice
Tackling climate change and environmental injustice
Strengthening health
Responsibilities:
Lead work supporting bold state and local policies and effective implementation of federal investments to achieve progress on climate action, good jobs, and environmental justice.
Lead American Progress’ SFCI, including working with partners to elevate lessons from successful state climate action to the federal government and to ensure that federal investments and policies empower continued state and local government climate leadership.
Follow the local, state, and national political and policy conversation regarding energy and climate change and make strategic decisions for American Progress’ engagement.
Author products including columns, reports, and op-eds, and draft messaging guidance and talking points.
Plan and host coalition meetings, convenings, and public events with diverse partners to share ideas and identify key lessons learned on climate action from the state and local levels.
Identify, cultivate, and foster productive working relationships with partner organizations and individuals at the national, state, and local levels who support climate action, with a particular focus on advancing the team’s existing partnerships with environmental justice organizations and labor unions.
Manage relationships with external vendors; secure needed approvals on contracts with vendors; instruct vendors on workstreams and deliverables; and track progress to inform future scopes of work.
Represent American Progress in coalition meetings and in media and social media communications.
In partnership with the Government Affairs department, conduct targeted educational outreach to the administration and to members of Congress and staff to share ideas from the states, and connect state- and local-level partners with federal-level allies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required skills:
Relationship building: The Associate Director will excel at developing the connections and relationships necessary to make advocacy efforts more effective by supporting the team’s partnerships with environmental justice organizations, labor groups, national climate groups, community groups, and elected officials. This includes utilizing one-on-one, small, and large group meetings. This person will be a connector and a facilitator.
Strategic vision and planning: The Associate Director will enjoy working strategically and casting a critical eye toward opportunities for elevating state messages; highlighting federal opportunities for states and localities; and engaging in conversations that further climate change policy debates and political opportunities. They will know how to craft and direct messages at intended audiences.
Creative and nimble problem solving: The Associate Director will constantly search for new and creative ways to share American Progress’ products and ideas, and they will find new levers to pull in the development and elevation of written products, events, and more.
Policy analysis: The Associate Director will have background and expertise in policy research, analysis, and development to help inform state and local policymakers and advocates both individually and collectively.
Concise and clear writing: The Associate Director will have comfort and capability in drafting written products in multiple formats and lengths that are concise and easy to follow, driving home key policy narratives.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
At least six years of relevant experience—which may include experience in organizing, campaigns, legislative and administrative advocacy, or coalition building—or relevant graduate studies in related fields.
Excellent interpersonal skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated understanding of state- and local-level politics and policymaking, with a strong preference for climate and environmental experience.
Demonstrated ability to make strategic connections between external partners, facilitate sharing of ideas, and plan convenings and coalition meetings, all with minimal oversight.
Self-starter who takes initiative and seeks support as needed.
Superb research and writing ability and the ability to plan ahead and set priorities.
Prior experience working with labor and/or environmental justice groups and on labor and/or environmental justice issues is preferred but not required.
Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals, particularly equitable and just action to tackle the climate crisis and improve people’s lives—especially those who have been or will be disproportionately affected by toxic pollution, climate impacts, and shifting industries.
American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position has a minimum salary of $77,000.
American Progress’ hybrid work policy is posted on our Jobs page. Please visit this page for updates. The Energy and Environment staff work in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Any changes to this policy will also be communicated at the time of hire.
Preferred application deadline: February 21, 2024.
Feb 02, 2024
Full time
Reports to: Senior Director, Domestic Climate and Energy Policy Staff reporting to this position: None Department: Energy and Environment Position classification: Exempt, full time; Nonunion - Level 6 Minimum compensation: $77,000 Work site: Hybrid (on-site two days per week, Washington, D.C., office)
Summary
American Progress is seeking a highly motivated and organized professional to serve as Associate Director for State Climate Policy. This individual will have a strong climate policy, advocacy, and organizing background and an understanding of strategic program management.
American Progress is seeking a highly motivated and organized professional to serve as Associate Director for State Climate Policy. This individual will have a strong climate policy, advocacy, and organizing background and an understanding of strategic program management.
The Associate Director will work to advance state and local climate action throughout the country and will lead American Progress’ State-Federal Climate Initiative (SFCI) as part of the Energy and Environment department’s Domestic Climate team. They will work in close coordination with American Progress’ Energy and Environment Campaigns team and Government Affairs staff.
American Progress is focused on encouraging nationwide adoption of ambitious, equitable, and just state, local, and federal climate policies—with a particular focus on promoting clean energy, environmental justice, and high-quality union jobs. This work includes examination of both the policies and the coalition-building and advocacy strategies that can engage broad and diverse constituencies to achieve successful outcomes. Since 2022, American Progress has been particularly focused on supporting state and local governments in the implementation of historic new federal climate investments through the Inflation Reduction Act and other new federal initiatives that have created massive opportunities for bold action at the subnational level. American Progress’ SFCI initiative also works with partners to amplify and elevate lessons learned on successful state climate action to the federal government and to ensure federal investments and policies empower continued state and local government climate leadership.
The successful candidate will be guided by American Progress’ mission to improve the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country. The Associate Director will join a committed group of colleagues with extensive research expertise to strengthen American Progress’ policy and advocacy work in support of the organization’s five crosscutting priorities:
Building an economy for all
Restoring social trust in democracy
Advancing racial equity and justice
Tackling climate change and environmental injustice
Strengthening health
Responsibilities:
Lead work supporting bold state and local policies and effective implementation of federal investments to achieve progress on climate action, good jobs, and environmental justice.
Lead American Progress’ SFCI, including working with partners to elevate lessons from successful state climate action to the federal government and to ensure that federal investments and policies empower continued state and local government climate leadership.
Follow the local, state, and national political and policy conversation regarding energy and climate change and make strategic decisions for American Progress’ engagement.
Author products including columns, reports, and op-eds, and draft messaging guidance and talking points.
Plan and host coalition meetings, convenings, and public events with diverse partners to share ideas and identify key lessons learned on climate action from the state and local levels.
Identify, cultivate, and foster productive working relationships with partner organizations and individuals at the national, state, and local levels who support climate action, with a particular focus on advancing the team’s existing partnerships with environmental justice organizations and labor unions.
Manage relationships with external vendors; secure needed approvals on contracts with vendors; instruct vendors on workstreams and deliverables; and track progress to inform future scopes of work.
Represent American Progress in coalition meetings and in media and social media communications.
In partnership with the Government Affairs department, conduct targeted educational outreach to the administration and to members of Congress and staff to share ideas from the states, and connect state- and local-level partners with federal-level allies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required skills:
Relationship building: The Associate Director will excel at developing the connections and relationships necessary to make advocacy efforts more effective by supporting the team’s partnerships with environmental justice organizations, labor groups, national climate groups, community groups, and elected officials. This includes utilizing one-on-one, small, and large group meetings. This person will be a connector and a facilitator.
Strategic vision and planning: The Associate Director will enjoy working strategically and casting a critical eye toward opportunities for elevating state messages; highlighting federal opportunities for states and localities; and engaging in conversations that further climate change policy debates and political opportunities. They will know how to craft and direct messages at intended audiences.
Creative and nimble problem solving: The Associate Director will constantly search for new and creative ways to share American Progress’ products and ideas, and they will find new levers to pull in the development and elevation of written products, events, and more.
Policy analysis: The Associate Director will have background and expertise in policy research, analysis, and development to help inform state and local policymakers and advocates both individually and collectively.
Concise and clear writing: The Associate Director will have comfort and capability in drafting written products in multiple formats and lengths that are concise and easy to follow, driving home key policy narratives.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
At least six years of relevant experience—which may include experience in organizing, campaigns, legislative and administrative advocacy, or coalition building—or relevant graduate studies in related fields.
Excellent interpersonal skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated understanding of state- and local-level politics and policymaking, with a strong preference for climate and environmental experience.
Demonstrated ability to make strategic connections between external partners, facilitate sharing of ideas, and plan convenings and coalition meetings, all with minimal oversight.
Self-starter who takes initiative and seeks support as needed.
Superb research and writing ability and the ability to plan ahead and set priorities.
Prior experience working with labor and/or environmental justice groups and on labor and/or environmental justice issues is preferred but not required.
Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals, particularly equitable and just action to tackle the climate crisis and improve people’s lives—especially those who have been or will be disproportionately affected by toxic pollution, climate impacts, and shifting industries.
American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position has a minimum salary of $77,000.
American Progress’ hybrid work policy is posted on our Jobs page. Please visit this page for updates. The Energy and Environment staff work in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Any changes to this policy will also be communicated at the time of hire.
Preferred application deadline: February 21, 2024.
Job Summary
Hawkeye Community College’s Division of Student Affairs & Institutional Diversity is seeking a full time Dean of Students to join their team.
The Division offers a broad range of support services to help students achieve success as a college student and beyond. We work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students and the community to support student engagement, diversity and inclusion as well as learning and success at Hawkeye Community College. Our team promotes the continuous improvement of the college experience by helping students to connect, collaborate and commit to engage in activities, programs, and opportunities as they achieve their goals. If you want to make a difference on behalf of students, then this will be ideal for you!
As the Dean of Students, you are responsible for providing leadership in promoting a comprehensive program of student services that emphasizes a student-centered and holistic approach towards achieving student success. Additionally, you would administer all student development and services to include but not limited to: assessment, career planning activities, academic advising, academic evaluations (degree audits), transfer advising, programming, student employment referral, food pantry services, and student support/care.
This role in particular touches so many areas of student services and has the ability to shape the overall experience for current and future students. You will be able to serve as a leader and liaison between departments, administrators and students in assessing and responding to the needs of the student body. This work can be very rewarding in being able to mobilize resources or connecting students with colleagues to provide additional layers of support. It is critical to the mission of the college and the well-being and success of our campus community.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Serves as the Title IX Coordinator for Students, and is responsible for the Student Conduct Code and student discipline.
Oversees the Student Services Office to include Evaluation and Testing, Make-up Testing/Testing Center, Advising and Orientation, Student Care Coordination, International Student Services/Study Abroad, Student Accessibility Services, Career Services, Veterans Services, and Student Activities.
Hires, supervises, and evaluates professional staff including the Associate Dean of Students, coordinators, advisors, and support staff.
Prepares and monitors budgets for the various areas of Student Services as well as the Student Activities budget(s).
Maintains collaborative relationship with Academic Affairs Deans regarding transfer issues (course scheduling/registration new course offerings, student issues, Career Exploration) and technical issues (program updates and pre-technical scheduling).
Directs an enhanced academic assessment system to include but not be limited to ACCUPLACER, ALEKS, ACT, CLEP, FAA and other professional certifications.
Serves as a resource person for international student activities and diversity issues in the academic curriculum and co-curricular programming.
Oversees student identification card distribution and Food Pantry.
Administers the student grievance process to include serving as ombudsman for student concerns.
Liaison with local, state, and federal agencies and other educational institutions.
Responsible for Student Conduct issues and questions. Collaborates with Public Safety regarding student conduct concerns.
Establishes a student culture where diversity is encouraged and where students learn to respect differences, take responsibility for their actions, and exercise leadership.
Balances the needs of the individual while upholding the policies and processes of the College while considering equity for all students.
Deals effectively with emotionally charged situations and disruptive individuals and uses professional and appropriate language and behavior to provide positive college experiences.
Administers and manages the student emergency fund requests.
Collaborates and consults with Deans and with Student Affairs Leadership Team members on academic and/or student issues and concerns.
Conducts, arranges, and manages the hearings for Final Grade Appeals, Academic Integrity Violation Appeals, and Student Conduct Code violations. Directs the Title IX investigatory process for students.
Interprets federal ADA and Section 504 regulations and formulates institutional policies and procedures for serving qualified students with disabilities.
Prepares Student Conduct and Title IX (Sexual Harassment) trainings for students. Creates class/program presentations to students along with Public Safety, Student Health Clinic, and local non-profit.
Collaborates with legal counsel on Student Conduct Code updates and issues as well as with Title IX -Sexual Harassment Code updates (or rewrite) and issues.
Establishes and maintains relationships with the community, legislative bodies, commissions, accrediting agencies while representing the college and student services.
Analyzes data to develop long-range plans, establish objectives, and improve plans in student services.
Participates on internal and external committees or advisory boards as assigned.
Serves on the President’s Leadership Committee.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, College Student Personnel, or related field.
Five (5) years of experience in a leadership position as a student affairs professional in a post-secondary setting.
Must possess supervisory skills.
Working knowledge of pertinent federal statutes and regulations.
Knowledge of modern practices and techniques used in student support such as advising, counseling, assessment, and general and student services and practices.
Working knowledge of budget preparation and fiscal monitoring.
Demonstrated ability to obtain certifications to include Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) OR Designated School Official (DSO) in order to access SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Program).
Knowledge of pertinent federal statutes and regulations, particularly Title IX as well as SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Program).
Knowledge of student development theory.
Demonstrated ability to obtain cooperation from others and build consensus in difficult work situations.
Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the general public.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a Dean or Associate/Assistant Dean of Students.
Experience in higher education with an emphasis on community/junior colleges.
Student Services experience such as registration, testing, veteran services, student activities, student conduct and international student services.
Experience with student crisis response best practices.
Experience working with BIPOC, first-generation, limited income, non-tradition or disproportionately impacted students in a higher education setting.
Working Conditions
Anticipated schedule is Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm with occasional hours during the evening and on weekends.
Work is performed either in or a combination of an office setting, classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Full-time, exempt position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement and remission; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
Please share why you are interested in serving as the Dean of students at Hawkeye Community College as well as how the position fits within your professional goals.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload a minimum of 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Submit an online application and all required materials by Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Feb 20, 2023
Full time
Job Summary
Hawkeye Community College’s Division of Student Affairs & Institutional Diversity is seeking a full time Dean of Students to join their team.
The Division offers a broad range of support services to help students achieve success as a college student and beyond. We work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students and the community to support student engagement, diversity and inclusion as well as learning and success at Hawkeye Community College. Our team promotes the continuous improvement of the college experience by helping students to connect, collaborate and commit to engage in activities, programs, and opportunities as they achieve their goals. If you want to make a difference on behalf of students, then this will be ideal for you!
As the Dean of Students, you are responsible for providing leadership in promoting a comprehensive program of student services that emphasizes a student-centered and holistic approach towards achieving student success. Additionally, you would administer all student development and services to include but not limited to: assessment, career planning activities, academic advising, academic evaluations (degree audits), transfer advising, programming, student employment referral, food pantry services, and student support/care.
This role in particular touches so many areas of student services and has the ability to shape the overall experience for current and future students. You will be able to serve as a leader and liaison between departments, administrators and students in assessing and responding to the needs of the student body. This work can be very rewarding in being able to mobilize resources or connecting students with colleagues to provide additional layers of support. It is critical to the mission of the college and the well-being and success of our campus community.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Serves as the Title IX Coordinator for Students, and is responsible for the Student Conduct Code and student discipline.
Oversees the Student Services Office to include Evaluation and Testing, Make-up Testing/Testing Center, Advising and Orientation, Student Care Coordination, International Student Services/Study Abroad, Student Accessibility Services, Career Services, Veterans Services, and Student Activities.
Hires, supervises, and evaluates professional staff including the Associate Dean of Students, coordinators, advisors, and support staff.
Prepares and monitors budgets for the various areas of Student Services as well as the Student Activities budget(s).
Maintains collaborative relationship with Academic Affairs Deans regarding transfer issues (course scheduling/registration new course offerings, student issues, Career Exploration) and technical issues (program updates and pre-technical scheduling).
Directs an enhanced academic assessment system to include but not be limited to ACCUPLACER, ALEKS, ACT, CLEP, FAA and other professional certifications.
Serves as a resource person for international student activities and diversity issues in the academic curriculum and co-curricular programming.
Oversees student identification card distribution and Food Pantry.
Administers the student grievance process to include serving as ombudsman for student concerns.
Liaison with local, state, and federal agencies and other educational institutions.
Responsible for Student Conduct issues and questions. Collaborates with Public Safety regarding student conduct concerns.
Establishes a student culture where diversity is encouraged and where students learn to respect differences, take responsibility for their actions, and exercise leadership.
Balances the needs of the individual while upholding the policies and processes of the College while considering equity for all students.
Deals effectively with emotionally charged situations and disruptive individuals and uses professional and appropriate language and behavior to provide positive college experiences.
Administers and manages the student emergency fund requests.
Collaborates and consults with Deans and with Student Affairs Leadership Team members on academic and/or student issues and concerns.
Conducts, arranges, and manages the hearings for Final Grade Appeals, Academic Integrity Violation Appeals, and Student Conduct Code violations. Directs the Title IX investigatory process for students.
Interprets federal ADA and Section 504 regulations and formulates institutional policies and procedures for serving qualified students with disabilities.
Prepares Student Conduct and Title IX (Sexual Harassment) trainings for students. Creates class/program presentations to students along with Public Safety, Student Health Clinic, and local non-profit.
Collaborates with legal counsel on Student Conduct Code updates and issues as well as with Title IX -Sexual Harassment Code updates (or rewrite) and issues.
Establishes and maintains relationships with the community, legislative bodies, commissions, accrediting agencies while representing the college and student services.
Analyzes data to develop long-range plans, establish objectives, and improve plans in student services.
Participates on internal and external committees or advisory boards as assigned.
Serves on the President’s Leadership Committee.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, College Student Personnel, or related field.
Five (5) years of experience in a leadership position as a student affairs professional in a post-secondary setting.
Must possess supervisory skills.
Working knowledge of pertinent federal statutes and regulations.
Knowledge of modern practices and techniques used in student support such as advising, counseling, assessment, and general and student services and practices.
Working knowledge of budget preparation and fiscal monitoring.
Demonstrated ability to obtain certifications to include Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) OR Designated School Official (DSO) in order to access SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Program).
Knowledge of pertinent federal statutes and regulations, particularly Title IX as well as SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Program).
Knowledge of student development theory.
Demonstrated ability to obtain cooperation from others and build consensus in difficult work situations.
Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the general public.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a Dean or Associate/Assistant Dean of Students.
Experience in higher education with an emphasis on community/junior colleges.
Student Services experience such as registration, testing, veteran services, student activities, student conduct and international student services.
Experience with student crisis response best practices.
Experience working with BIPOC, first-generation, limited income, non-tradition or disproportionately impacted students in a higher education setting.
Working Conditions
Anticipated schedule is Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm with occasional hours during the evening and on weekends.
Work is performed either in or a combination of an office setting, classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Full-time, exempt position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement and remission; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
Please share why you are interested in serving as the Dean of students at Hawkeye Community College as well as how the position fits within your professional goals.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload a minimum of 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Submit an online application and all required materials by Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
National Wildlife Federation
Washington, DC; or Denver, CO
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. We provide a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the protection of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking an experienced Communications Manager to work in Washington, D.C. or Denver, Colorado. Other remote locations win the West will be considered. This is a full-time position.
Reporting to the HECHO Deputy Director, the HECHO Communications Manager is responsible for crafting the overarching narrative of HECHO’s work and ensuring that narrative is told and understood in the public. The Communications Manager will develop compelling messages, uplift strong messengers, and use targeted communications vehicles to support our advocacy and education campaigns. This person will serve as HECHO's lead communications staffer on all issues and will work closely with the National Wildlife Federation’s communication department, HECHO’s advisory board members, HECHO’s Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council, and HECHO staff to develop successful communications campaigns, projects, strategies, and tasks. The Communications Manager will also manage a Communications Associate.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy for both English-language and Spanish-language audiences, including an editorial and social media calendar, to authentically engage HECHO’s target audiences and to advance HECHO’s policy, advocacy, and education priorities.
Prioritize communication strategies that advance diversity, equity, inclusion and justice, and that lift up the voices of Hispanic leaders and communities.
Oversee the strategic use of HECHO’s digital media (including HECHO’s website, Facebook and Twitter accounts) by creating and executing innovative social media campaigns.
Increase HECHO’s online followers, likes, shares, and maintain and grow HECHO’s email lists.
Regularly write educational and editorial content in English and Spanish including press releases, blog posts, fact sheets, issue briefs, letters, op-eds, and newsletters.
Serve as HECHO’s liaison and place stories in print, radio and television news outlets, and ensure excellent working relationship with reporters covering public lands. Serve as a good resource for reporters on background info and connection to story sources.
Develop and maintain media lists and contacts in English and Spanish media.
Monitor media coverage and identify opportunities for HECHO to engage in state and national issues, adjust goals and strategy accordingly.
Identify opportunities for enterprise, in-depth media coverage of HECHO’s core issues and pursue them.
Working with HECHO staff, help coordinate action alerts, online events, and donor communications.
Assist the Executive Director with the development and implementation of a digital fundraising strategy, as well as assist in the writing of grant proposals as needed.
Provide communications expertise and media coaching to the HECHO staff and assist with broader coalition efforts that HECHO is involved in.
Work closely with National Wildlife Federation’s communications staff and seek opportunities for joint-communication projects, strategies, actions, and synergy.
Manage the HECHO Communications Associate.
Qualifications:
Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
High level of creativity to complement social media experience and skills, especially on Twitter and Facebook.
Experience monitoring media and managing media monitoring platforms, as well as digital analytics and email metrics.
Knowledge and ability to use multimedia communications tools, including producing graphics.
Familiarity with conservation issues, public land management agencies, and legislative and administrative processes.
Experience communicating, teaching, and motivating others to engage in equity and justice work.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal peers and external partners and allies.
Competency in website design (Squarespace)
Graphic design and photo editing skills (Canva)
Fluent and conversational English and Spanish language skills preferred.
Experience:
6+ years of experience working in communications, government relations, political campaigns, public relations, public affairs, or journalism, with a minimum of two years' experience leading staff or projects in an operation that delivered strong results.
Experienced storyteller and wordsmith.
Proven success in writing, pitching, and securing media placements in a variety of media platforms.
Experience working with people from different backgrounds and ability to bring people together to work toward common goals.
Ability to collaborate, coordinate, and communicate effectively and efficiently with both internal and external partners.
Experience managing simultaneous work streams and tracking deliverables, through various organization systems and work flow processes.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and manage activities independently.
Demonstrated knowledge of Hispanic heritage, in particular cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share knowledge in a culturally responsive way.
NWF Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission
Travel Requirements
The position is based out of Washington, D.C., or Denver, Colorado. ( Due to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to work decisions ). When travel is allowed, expect travel 4-6 times per year, 12-15 nights per year.
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000.
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, but will transition to onsite work when our offices re-open, expected to be in early 2022. Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Jan 25, 2022
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. We provide a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the protection of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking an experienced Communications Manager to work in Washington, D.C. or Denver, Colorado. Other remote locations win the West will be considered. This is a full-time position.
Reporting to the HECHO Deputy Director, the HECHO Communications Manager is responsible for crafting the overarching narrative of HECHO’s work and ensuring that narrative is told and understood in the public. The Communications Manager will develop compelling messages, uplift strong messengers, and use targeted communications vehicles to support our advocacy and education campaigns. This person will serve as HECHO's lead communications staffer on all issues and will work closely with the National Wildlife Federation’s communication department, HECHO’s advisory board members, HECHO’s Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council, and HECHO staff to develop successful communications campaigns, projects, strategies, and tasks. The Communications Manager will also manage a Communications Associate.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy for both English-language and Spanish-language audiences, including an editorial and social media calendar, to authentically engage HECHO’s target audiences and to advance HECHO’s policy, advocacy, and education priorities.
Prioritize communication strategies that advance diversity, equity, inclusion and justice, and that lift up the voices of Hispanic leaders and communities.
Oversee the strategic use of HECHO’s digital media (including HECHO’s website, Facebook and Twitter accounts) by creating and executing innovative social media campaigns.
Increase HECHO’s online followers, likes, shares, and maintain and grow HECHO’s email lists.
Regularly write educational and editorial content in English and Spanish including press releases, blog posts, fact sheets, issue briefs, letters, op-eds, and newsletters.
Serve as HECHO’s liaison and place stories in print, radio and television news outlets, and ensure excellent working relationship with reporters covering public lands. Serve as a good resource for reporters on background info and connection to story sources.
Develop and maintain media lists and contacts in English and Spanish media.
Monitor media coverage and identify opportunities for HECHO to engage in state and national issues, adjust goals and strategy accordingly.
Identify opportunities for enterprise, in-depth media coverage of HECHO’s core issues and pursue them.
Working with HECHO staff, help coordinate action alerts, online events, and donor communications.
Assist the Executive Director with the development and implementation of a digital fundraising strategy, as well as assist in the writing of grant proposals as needed.
Provide communications expertise and media coaching to the HECHO staff and assist with broader coalition efforts that HECHO is involved in.
Work closely with National Wildlife Federation’s communications staff and seek opportunities for joint-communication projects, strategies, actions, and synergy.
Manage the HECHO Communications Associate.
Qualifications:
Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
High level of creativity to complement social media experience and skills, especially on Twitter and Facebook.
Experience monitoring media and managing media monitoring platforms, as well as digital analytics and email metrics.
Knowledge and ability to use multimedia communications tools, including producing graphics.
Familiarity with conservation issues, public land management agencies, and legislative and administrative processes.
Experience communicating, teaching, and motivating others to engage in equity and justice work.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal peers and external partners and allies.
Competency in website design (Squarespace)
Graphic design and photo editing skills (Canva)
Fluent and conversational English and Spanish language skills preferred.
Experience:
6+ years of experience working in communications, government relations, political campaigns, public relations, public affairs, or journalism, with a minimum of two years' experience leading staff or projects in an operation that delivered strong results.
Experienced storyteller and wordsmith.
Proven success in writing, pitching, and securing media placements in a variety of media platforms.
Experience working with people from different backgrounds and ability to bring people together to work toward common goals.
Ability to collaborate, coordinate, and communicate effectively and efficiently with both internal and external partners.
Experience managing simultaneous work streams and tracking deliverables, through various organization systems and work flow processes.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and manage activities independently.
Demonstrated knowledge of Hispanic heritage, in particular cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share knowledge in a culturally responsive way.
NWF Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission
Travel Requirements
The position is based out of Washington, D.C., or Denver, Colorado. ( Due to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to work decisions ). When travel is allowed, expect travel 4-6 times per year, 12-15 nights per year.
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000.
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, but will transition to onsite work when our offices re-open, expected to be in early 2022. Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Michigan League of Conservation Voters
Southeast Michigan
Campaigns Director
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters — one of the top-spending political organizations in the state of Michigan — is seeking an experienced, full-time Campaigns Director to lead and direct our advocacy, electoral, lobbying, and public education programs. This role is designed to build power by electing people at the federal, state and municipal levels who will pass stronger laws to protect Michigan’s drinking water, Great Lakes, air, and democracy and address the climate crisis.
The ideal candidate will be a detailed strategist who can draw upon their previous work experience to conceive of innovative organizing tactics that use the political process as an avenue for advocacy and change in order to drive progress. They will be skilled and practiced at building both a strategy and team to win. They will understand Michigan’s political lay of the land and how to operate successfully within it. They will be a natural relationship builder who can serve as a resource to our developing team members, and represent our organization to a diverse group of stakeholders and supporters. This position is an opportunity to play a leadership role in one of the best, growing, statewide political organizations in one of the most important battleground states. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in steering our programs, specifically layering campaigns and initiatives to be a national model in moving key legislative policies by electing champions at every level.
About the Michigan League of Conservation Voters
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters is a statewide political organization whose mission is to elect pro-conservation candidates to office and to hold all decision makers accountable for protecting Michigan’s drinking water, attacking climate change, and expanding access to the ballot. We work closely with elected officials, business leaders, partner organizations, and advocates from across the state, and we have built a reputation as the leading, non-partisan political voice for Michigan’s land, air, and water.
Michigan LCV is an equal opportunity employer. We assure equal treatment in hiring selection, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and other personnel practices and terms or conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, height, weight, marital status, genetic testing status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender status, or any other protected class established by all applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
Job Responsibilities
The Campaigns Director, who is ideally based in Southeast Michigan and reports to the Deputy Director, is responsible for the following:
Working with leadership to develop and implement strategic programs, campaign operations, annual and quarterly work plans, and all associated budgets — aimed at building power and advancing policies that are pivotal to Michigan LCV
Recruiting, managing, and helping develop the program directors - Communications, Democracy For All, Advocacy & Outreach, State Government Affairs, and Federal Government Affairs - by fostering collaboration, holding them accountable for goals, providing regular coaching and feedback, and supporting their professional development
Serving a lead role in either Michigan LCV's Coordinated or Independent Expenditure Campaigns, driving the program in a comprehensive, professional way that manages staff across the organization, hires vendors, and interfaces with national donor partners
Quantitatively and qualitatively testing and analyzing our programmatic successes and failures in order to improve our campaigns and report to staff, board, partners, and funders
Cultivating strong partnerships that build power for Michigan LCV’s priorities, including with funders, media, public officials, and community and business leaders
Serving as Michigan LCV's point person with staff in the House and Senate caucuses, and Michigan political parties — establishing our organization as a reliable, skilled operator and the first point of contact for all environmental-related issues
Participating in all Michigan LCV political election work — doing the hard work of campaigning, which means volunteering to do door-to-door field canvassing, text and phone banking, and campaign events
Qualifications
We are seeking a Campaigns Director who is a strategic and confident leader, an empowering, inclusive manager of staff and partners, an organized, thorough manager of campaigns and projects, and who has a proven track record of leadership on embedding justice and equity into projects and policies. You should have:
Strong understanding of and previous work experience in 501(c)(4) programming and operations or electoral-focused campaigns
An ability to communicate clearly and compellingly in any format using strong writing, public speaking, and interpersonal skills
An ability to articulate specific experiences in taking ambitious campaign goals (c4 or electoral) and structuring them into clear results and deliverables
A proven track record of managing high-performing teams of staff and partners who represent a rich mix of people across race, gender, sexual orientation, and other group identities
An eye for opportunities to innovate, solve problems, and take creative approaches to continually improve
Experience leading efforts to create equitable and inclusive organizational policies, practices, and workplace cultures
A valid driver’s license, car insurance, reliable access to a car, the internet, and a phone to use for work purposes as well as the ability to canvass, walking at least a mile and navigating physical obstacles such as stairs
Cultural Competencies:
Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity and the ability to learn and build on varying community norms
Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture
Understanding of how environmental and voting rights issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems
Compensation & Benefits
The starting annual salary for this position ranges from $85,000 - $100,000 depending on experience. Michigan LCV offers a benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, long-term and short-term disability coverage, life insurance coverage, a retirement savings program, reimbursements for business-related travel, a generous paid time off policy, and a team of smart, funny, and kind colleagues working together to deliver on a mission that matters.
How to Apply
Click here to apply . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning November 15, 2021.
Nov 17, 2021
Full time
Campaigns Director
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters — one of the top-spending political organizations in the state of Michigan — is seeking an experienced, full-time Campaigns Director to lead and direct our advocacy, electoral, lobbying, and public education programs. This role is designed to build power by electing people at the federal, state and municipal levels who will pass stronger laws to protect Michigan’s drinking water, Great Lakes, air, and democracy and address the climate crisis.
The ideal candidate will be a detailed strategist who can draw upon their previous work experience to conceive of innovative organizing tactics that use the political process as an avenue for advocacy and change in order to drive progress. They will be skilled and practiced at building both a strategy and team to win. They will understand Michigan’s political lay of the land and how to operate successfully within it. They will be a natural relationship builder who can serve as a resource to our developing team members, and represent our organization to a diverse group of stakeholders and supporters. This position is an opportunity to play a leadership role in one of the best, growing, statewide political organizations in one of the most important battleground states. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in steering our programs, specifically layering campaigns and initiatives to be a national model in moving key legislative policies by electing champions at every level.
About the Michigan League of Conservation Voters
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters is a statewide political organization whose mission is to elect pro-conservation candidates to office and to hold all decision makers accountable for protecting Michigan’s drinking water, attacking climate change, and expanding access to the ballot. We work closely with elected officials, business leaders, partner organizations, and advocates from across the state, and we have built a reputation as the leading, non-partisan political voice for Michigan’s land, air, and water.
Michigan LCV is an equal opportunity employer. We assure equal treatment in hiring selection, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and other personnel practices and terms or conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, height, weight, marital status, genetic testing status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender status, or any other protected class established by all applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
Job Responsibilities
The Campaigns Director, who is ideally based in Southeast Michigan and reports to the Deputy Director, is responsible for the following:
Working with leadership to develop and implement strategic programs, campaign operations, annual and quarterly work plans, and all associated budgets — aimed at building power and advancing policies that are pivotal to Michigan LCV
Recruiting, managing, and helping develop the program directors - Communications, Democracy For All, Advocacy & Outreach, State Government Affairs, and Federal Government Affairs - by fostering collaboration, holding them accountable for goals, providing regular coaching and feedback, and supporting their professional development
Serving a lead role in either Michigan LCV's Coordinated or Independent Expenditure Campaigns, driving the program in a comprehensive, professional way that manages staff across the organization, hires vendors, and interfaces with national donor partners
Quantitatively and qualitatively testing and analyzing our programmatic successes and failures in order to improve our campaigns and report to staff, board, partners, and funders
Cultivating strong partnerships that build power for Michigan LCV’s priorities, including with funders, media, public officials, and community and business leaders
Serving as Michigan LCV's point person with staff in the House and Senate caucuses, and Michigan political parties — establishing our organization as a reliable, skilled operator and the first point of contact for all environmental-related issues
Participating in all Michigan LCV political election work — doing the hard work of campaigning, which means volunteering to do door-to-door field canvassing, text and phone banking, and campaign events
Qualifications
We are seeking a Campaigns Director who is a strategic and confident leader, an empowering, inclusive manager of staff and partners, an organized, thorough manager of campaigns and projects, and who has a proven track record of leadership on embedding justice and equity into projects and policies. You should have:
Strong understanding of and previous work experience in 501(c)(4) programming and operations or electoral-focused campaigns
An ability to communicate clearly and compellingly in any format using strong writing, public speaking, and interpersonal skills
An ability to articulate specific experiences in taking ambitious campaign goals (c4 or electoral) and structuring them into clear results and deliverables
A proven track record of managing high-performing teams of staff and partners who represent a rich mix of people across race, gender, sexual orientation, and other group identities
An eye for opportunities to innovate, solve problems, and take creative approaches to continually improve
Experience leading efforts to create equitable and inclusive organizational policies, practices, and workplace cultures
A valid driver’s license, car insurance, reliable access to a car, the internet, and a phone to use for work purposes as well as the ability to canvass, walking at least a mile and navigating physical obstacles such as stairs
Cultural Competencies:
Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity and the ability to learn and build on varying community norms
Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture
Understanding of how environmental and voting rights issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems
Compensation & Benefits
The starting annual salary for this position ranges from $85,000 - $100,000 depending on experience. Michigan LCV offers a benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, long-term and short-term disability coverage, life insurance coverage, a retirement savings program, reimbursements for business-related travel, a generous paid time off policy, and a team of smart, funny, and kind colleagues working together to deliver on a mission that matters.
How to Apply
Click here to apply . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning November 15, 2021.
Associate Director, Rapid Response and Analysis
Reports to: Managing Director, Economic Policy
Staff reporting to this position: None
Department: Economic Policy
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Position level: Nonunion - Level 6
Minimum compensation : $75,000
Summary
American Progress has an immediate opening for an Associate Director for Rapid Response and Analysis with strong quantitative skills and a well-honed ability to translate complicated economic policy and data for the general public to advance key economic priorities. The position requires strong quantitative and writing skills, experience working with economic data, and an interest in making compelling, evidence-based public policy arguments. The candidate should be meticulous and comfortable with a fast-paced environment and rapid-response requests, as well as have a passion for advancing progressive economic policy. The candidate’s primary role will be to creatively, quickly, and thoughtfully help the Economic Policy team use evidence to respond to and inform a range of policy and political debates with analyses of relevant economic data. The candidate will support the Economic Policy and other American Progress teams' work on issues related to the labor market, equity, and the economic recovery.
Responsibilities:
Author or contribute analysis to products such as issue briefs and fact sheets that distill key economic and public policy issues for nontechnical audiences, including policy experts and nonexperts.
Respond to teamwide needs with solid research on new issues and quick-turnaround requests as they arise.
Interface with American Progress nonpolicy teams—such as Art, Government Affairs, Digital Strategy, and Press—to create engaging and visually compelling research and analysis to support policies or legislation that create a just and equitable economy.
Ensure and advocate for the factual accuracy and consistent narrative of internal analysis and external products within and across policy teams.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and training; advanced degree or equivalent experience are a plus.
Approximately seven years of relevant work experience.
Strong quantitative skills and familiarity with a variety of economic data.
Ability to use economic data to make creative, compelling policy arguments.
Ideal candidates will have experience with at least one microeconomic dataset—such as CPS, ACS, or SIPP—or other large survey datasets.
Ability to manipulate, probe, and clean data sets to ask interesting questions and share findings in a clear and convincing manner. This includes mastery of statistical software, such as STATA, R, Python, or similar statistical programming language.
Data visualization skills and interest are a plus.
Broad familiarity with economic policy, particularly related to equity or labor issues. Specialized expertise in particular policy areas is a plus but not required.
Ability to explain complex policy ideas and data analysis clearly through written, visual, and verbal communication.
Meticulousness, attention to detail, and ability to quickly get up to speed on a new policy area or research question.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well on a team.
Flexibility, commitment to working towards broader Economic Policy team goals, and willingness to apply analytical skills across a wide range of issue areas and team needs.
Political or legislative experience—or experience in the use of data analysis for narrative-building or advocacy—is a big plus. Experience using data or research to persuade or create calls to action is key.
Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefits packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position has a starting salary of $75,000 and is not represented by a union.
Apr 29, 2021
Full time
Associate Director, Rapid Response and Analysis
Reports to: Managing Director, Economic Policy
Staff reporting to this position: None
Department: Economic Policy
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Position level: Nonunion - Level 6
Minimum compensation : $75,000
Summary
American Progress has an immediate opening for an Associate Director for Rapid Response and Analysis with strong quantitative skills and a well-honed ability to translate complicated economic policy and data for the general public to advance key economic priorities. The position requires strong quantitative and writing skills, experience working with economic data, and an interest in making compelling, evidence-based public policy arguments. The candidate should be meticulous and comfortable with a fast-paced environment and rapid-response requests, as well as have a passion for advancing progressive economic policy. The candidate’s primary role will be to creatively, quickly, and thoughtfully help the Economic Policy team use evidence to respond to and inform a range of policy and political debates with analyses of relevant economic data. The candidate will support the Economic Policy and other American Progress teams' work on issues related to the labor market, equity, and the economic recovery.
Responsibilities:
Author or contribute analysis to products such as issue briefs and fact sheets that distill key economic and public policy issues for nontechnical audiences, including policy experts and nonexperts.
Respond to teamwide needs with solid research on new issues and quick-turnaround requests as they arise.
Interface with American Progress nonpolicy teams—such as Art, Government Affairs, Digital Strategy, and Press—to create engaging and visually compelling research and analysis to support policies or legislation that create a just and equitable economy.
Ensure and advocate for the factual accuracy and consistent narrative of internal analysis and external products within and across policy teams.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and training; advanced degree or equivalent experience are a plus.
Approximately seven years of relevant work experience.
Strong quantitative skills and familiarity with a variety of economic data.
Ability to use economic data to make creative, compelling policy arguments.
Ideal candidates will have experience with at least one microeconomic dataset—such as CPS, ACS, or SIPP—or other large survey datasets.
Ability to manipulate, probe, and clean data sets to ask interesting questions and share findings in a clear and convincing manner. This includes mastery of statistical software, such as STATA, R, Python, or similar statistical programming language.
Data visualization skills and interest are a plus.
Broad familiarity with economic policy, particularly related to equity or labor issues. Specialized expertise in particular policy areas is a plus but not required.
Ability to explain complex policy ideas and data analysis clearly through written, visual, and verbal communication.
Meticulousness, attention to detail, and ability to quickly get up to speed on a new policy area or research question.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well on a team.
Flexibility, commitment to working towards broader Economic Policy team goals, and willingness to apply analytical skills across a wide range of issue areas and team needs.
Political or legislative experience—or experience in the use of data analysis for narrative-building or advocacy—is a big plus. Experience using data or research to persuade or create calls to action is key.
Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefits packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position has a starting salary of $75,000 and is not represented by a union.
Associate Director/Director of Government Affairs
Reports to: Vice President, Government Affairs
Staff reporting to this position: Government Affairs staff
Department: External Affairs
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
American Progress is seeking an Associate Director or Director of Government Affairs within the External Affairs department. The External Affairs department works to promote progressive policies and ideas among members of Congress; state, local, and regional organizations and elected officials; and advocacy organizations and think tanks. Precise areas of policy responsibility are not yet determined but could include some of the following: education, national security, energy and environment, democracy and government, early childhood, and youth engagement.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with the Government Affairs team to initiate, manage, and/or coordinate outreach to federal policymakers in the U.S. Congress and officials in the executive branch.
Promote American Progress’ legislative policy priorities and work product by developing effective and innovative dissemination strategies to administration officials, members of Congress, and staff.
Ensure that the administration, Capitol Hill staff, and non-Capitol Hill staff view American Progress as a resource when they consider the development of legislative language on issues on which American Progress has expertise.
Actively identify and pursue opportunities to promote American Progress’ President and CEO and policy staff as expert witnesses for congressional hearings and meetings.
Work with relevant American Progress teams to produce, promote, and develop legislative and communication outreach strategies, often playing a project manager role.
Keep American Progress staff updated on news and events related to Congress and the executive branch, and respond to requests for information from staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Master’s degree is a plus.
At least seven years of government affairs experience for the Associate Director and at least eight years of experience for the Director.
Ability to work with numerous teams simultaneously and prioritize a large number of tasks.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Interest and experience in a substantive policy area.
Familiarity with the executive and legislative branches of government.
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team, and to be innovative and creative.
Proven ability to combine policy recommendations with appropriate communications and political dimensions.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Mar 19, 2021
Full time
Associate Director/Director of Government Affairs
Reports to: Vice President, Government Affairs
Staff reporting to this position: Government Affairs staff
Department: External Affairs
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Summary
American Progress is seeking an Associate Director or Director of Government Affairs within the External Affairs department. The External Affairs department works to promote progressive policies and ideas among members of Congress; state, local, and regional organizations and elected officials; and advocacy organizations and think tanks. Precise areas of policy responsibility are not yet determined but could include some of the following: education, national security, energy and environment, democracy and government, early childhood, and youth engagement.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with the Government Affairs team to initiate, manage, and/or coordinate outreach to federal policymakers in the U.S. Congress and officials in the executive branch.
Promote American Progress’ legislative policy priorities and work product by developing effective and innovative dissemination strategies to administration officials, members of Congress, and staff.
Ensure that the administration, Capitol Hill staff, and non-Capitol Hill staff view American Progress as a resource when they consider the development of legislative language on issues on which American Progress has expertise.
Actively identify and pursue opportunities to promote American Progress’ President and CEO and policy staff as expert witnesses for congressional hearings and meetings.
Work with relevant American Progress teams to produce, promote, and develop legislative and communication outreach strategies, often playing a project manager role.
Keep American Progress staff updated on news and events related to Congress and the executive branch, and respond to requests for information from staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Master’s degree is a plus.
At least seven years of government affairs experience for the Associate Director and at least eight years of experience for the Director.
Ability to work with numerous teams simultaneously and prioritize a large number of tasks.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Interest and experience in a substantive policy area.
Familiarity with the executive and legislative branches of government.
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team, and to be innovative and creative.
Proven ability to combine policy recommendations with appropriate communications and political dimensions.
American Progress offers full and competitive benefit packages. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.