Posting Date: 09/19/2017
Organization: Environment Michigan
City Position is located: Ann Arbor
Position Description (include how to apply): Job Description
The State Director is responsible for developing our strategy, approach and local message to win our campaigns in a specific state. The State Director will also meet with local decision-makers and opinion leaders and represent our organization to allies and the media. State Directors help to build and foster our membership, grassroots and online base of support. Finally, the State Director will help recruit staff and volunteers to join us, fundraise for our programs, and maintain good systems for tracking and building on our work.
Qualifications
Candidates must have at least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to environmental and public interest issues and to citizen-based social change, as well as a track record of leadership. We're looking for goal-driven and results-oriented individuals who have excellent verbal, writing and analytical skills, the ability to speak persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and enthusiasm for the work. The ideal candidate will have experience in state-level political advocacy and organizing, a proven ability to recruit, train and develop staff, the ability to raise money, and demonstrated success in building relationships with the full spectrum of environmental and political stakeholders.
Compensation & Benefits:
Target annual compensation for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate has. Environment America offers a competitive benefits package.
Application:
Please apply using our online application http://publicinterestnetwork.org/page/pin/apply . Direct your cover letter to Kyle Larson, Hiring Director. Visit http://www.publicinterestnetwork.org/core-values.html to learn what you should know about the network before you apply.
Posting Date: 09/19/2017
Organization: Americorps
City Position is located: Boyne City
Position Description (include how to apply): Northwestern Michigan is awash in scenic beauty, but a wealth of natural resources doesn’t always equate to a wealth of financial resources. As a VISTA with the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance, you’ll serve in and around Central Lake with a diverse list of community partners to bring financial awareness to the community through a Show Me the Money Day event and America Saves Week. You’ll also help to create a community brand that demonstrates the unique identity and economic advantages Central Lake has to offer, while promoting that brand through a consistent communication plan.
Member Duties :
- Successfully organize and implement a Show Me the Money Day, including event marketing.
- Create a promotional campaign for, and host community events during, America Saves Week.
- Facilitate the process of creating a community brand for Central Lake, including market research, and establishing a leadership group.
- Develop a sustainable communication plan, identifying appropriate media outlets and distribution methods.
Program Benefits :
- Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
- Health Coverage*
- Training
- Relocation Allowance
- Living Allowance
- Childcare assistance if eligible
For more information or to apply, contact Zekiye Salman.
Zekiye Salman
1313 Boyne Ave
Boyne City MI 49712
517-492-2409
zsalman@mnaonline.org
Posting Date: 09/19/2017
Organization: AmeriCorps
City Position is located: Battle Creek
Position Description (include how to apply): As a VISTA with the Battle Creek College Access Network, you’ll oversee programs that make enrolling and persisting in college a little easier for Battle Creek youth. The VISTA will also develop and implement a career pathways system into the community. You’ll work with BC CAN staff to expand marketing through social media and other under-utilized platforms. Battle Creek Public Schools had an 88% graduation rate in 2014-15. Only 46% of those graduating enrolled in college, and over half of them went to a community college, and persistence rates drop 50% each year, meaning fewer and fewer kids are getting into, and staying in, college.
Member Duties :
- Create and implement the Legacy Scholar Peer-to-Peer Mentoring/Support Program to improve college enrollment and persistence rates
- Research and implementation of peer-to-peer models
- Review the Legacy Scholar Orientation process and improve the system for increased student success
- Utilize connections with local high schools and build toolkits to promote awareness and participation in the Sophomore Future Track
- Support and expand BC CAN & Legacy Scholar marketing projects to include social media and a mobile application
Program Benefits :
- Living Allowance
- Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
- Relocation Allowance
- Health Coverage*
- Childcare assistance if eligible
- Training
Contact Mary Rose for more information and how to apply:
Mary Rose
32 Michigan Ave W
Battle Creek MI 49017
5174922451
mrose@mnaonline.org
www.mnaonline.org
