Project Manager, Ecological Creditor Initiative
Position Summary
We are seeking a full-time Project Manager for our Ecological Creditor Initiative to work in our global headquarters office in Oakland, California. This is a 12-18 month, temporary assignment with the potential for extension.
The Project Manager will run a key aspect of our Ten-In-Ten campaign, aimed at initiating a dialogue among nations about how to stay competitive and guarantee the well being of humanity in an increasingly resource-constrained world. The position involves convening global leaders, organizing work sessions and events, publishing and disseminating reports, promoting findings, and assisting with the formation of a global group of Ecological Creditor nations. The ideal candidate will have outstanding project management and communication skills, the ability to liaise with international experts and government representatives, a proficiency in Spanish and other European languages, and an interest in being part of developing a new global forum for sustainability.
Performance Profile
As the Project Manager of our Ecological Creditor Initiative, you will report to the Director of Strategic Initiatives and your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the development and implementation of Global Footprint Network’s new Ecological Creditor Initiative
- Engaging with international government representatives and experts
- Managing project and event schedules, timelines, and budgets
- Organizing hospitality and travel, producing invitations and materials, participating in agenda creation, assisting with outreach, and securing participation in work sessions and events taking place outside the U.S.
- Assisting with the development, publication, and dissemination of white papers and reports, in English and Spanish
- Soliciting and compiling ideas and input from multiple international stakeholders
- Working with Global Footprint Network’s communication department to promote conferences and work sessions; coordinate media events; craft materials and presentation tools; publicize Initiative findings and reports
- Identifying and coordinating opportunities for Initiative participants or representatives to present findings and in venues with the potential to engage a targeted list of national government leaders
Qualifications
- Fluency in Spanish and other European languages (i.e. French, German)
- Seasoned project manager with minimum 7 years professional experience
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders
- Willingness to travel internationally
- Passion for sustainability and global resource issues
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Preferred, experience with quantitative metrics and/or sustainability indicators
- Preferred, experience managing international projects that are cross border
Salary And Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience. Health insurance, 403(b) and other benefits are provided. Our collegial, open-plan office is located in an attractive neighborhood with good transit access. Our daily communal lunches are light-hearted and often delicious.
Application
Send resume and cover letter that directly addresses your project management experience to rachel@footprintnetwork.org; subject line MUST include the term “Project Manager, Ecological Creditor Initiative.” Incomplete applications will not be considered.
