The Minnesota Project, a CERTs partner organization, is seeking a candidate to manage their energy program and to work with their agriculture program to expand new initiatives, maintain current energy projects, provide a voice in state and Federal policy work, and to attend and develop meetings and conferences. The ideal candidate will have expertise in at least one clean energy area, a clear understanding of energy and agriculture, and possess effective communications to reach multiple audiences.
The Minnesota Project, a nonprofit organization, champions the sustainable production and equitable distribution of energy and food in communities across Minnesota. Their programs are focused on clean renewable energy and energy efficiency; farm practice and policy that promote profitable farms that conserve and preserve natural resources; and the production and consumption of healthy, local, whole foods.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the energy program, which requires general knowledge of clean energy and at least one area of expertise such as energy efficiency, biomass, biogas digesters, wind, or solar, etc.
- Supervise and evaluate energy staff and interns.
- Participate in the fundraising and grant writing for the organization and energy programs.
- Work with leadership team and report to the Executive Director.
- Create and manage program budgets in cooperation with the Executive Director.
- Help to provide vision, evaluation and development of goals and directions for the energy program.
- Work collaboratively with the leadership team to ensure program integration among agriculture, energy, and food initiatives.
- Assist the total organization as needed in other major projects that require full-staff assistance.
Experience and Qualification Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelors degree (Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred) plus 2+ years relevant work experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of energy and agriculture issues required; proven track record of successful fundraising and development-related experience preferred; and connection to Minnesota’s energy and agriculture community preferred.
- The candidate should also have supervisory experience; successful collaboration, networking and relationship-building skills; the ability to manage multiple projects; excellent verbal and written communication skills and public speaking experience; and the desire to work in an open and friendly work environment.
Details:
- Posted: December 7th, 2012
- Deadline: January 7th, 2012
- Status: Full time position with benefits
- Office Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
- Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and available funds.
How to apply: Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received. Start date would be January 1st or as soon as possible thereafter. Please send resume and cover letter to: Dave Glenn, Executive Director, The Minnesota Project, 1885 University Ave. W, Suite 315, St. Paul, MN 55104. Or email both to dglenn@mnproject.org. No telephone calls please.
