Job Details

Duties and Responsibilities

The position requires excellent communication abilities and the ability to bring vision to the work. The EED must have the ability to learn new environmental topics in response to changing resources and needs. Candidates should also be comfortable with fundraising, communications, and collaboration, and enjoy work in a fast-paced nonprofit environment. The ideal candidate will excel at working independently, as well as with teams.  

Core Job Duties 

• Lead the organization’s public education programs in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, and schools statewide.
• Successfully manage multiple ongoing projects while identifying and pursuing new projects and sources of funding.
• Lead fundraising activities for the education program, including funder prospecting, grant writing, and contract negotiations with government agencies and private foundations.
• Establish and maintain networks of educational partners in the community.
• Train and manage education staff and volunteers to succeed at their jobs and function well as a team.
• Develop and manage delivery of impactful, engaging,  audience-appropriate educational experiences.
• Design and administer assessment tools that demonstrate education impact.
• Create compelling proposals and reports that are supported by data, research, and experience. 
• Oversee education program budget.
• Participate in development-led fundraising activities, such as meetings with major-gift donors and fundraising events.
• Actively contribute to the Ecology Center’s operation and culture through leadership role, committee work, and staff activities.

Reports to: Climate Energy & Education Strategic Team Leader; Executive Director

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 years’ professional experience in environmental education or conservation sector,  including formal education and or work experience developing and managing programs, staff, and partnerships
• Excellent communication skills: writing, editing, listening, and presenting
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a capacity to create intergenerational and cross sector partnerships with diverse individuals and organizations.
• Strong writing skills and public speaking experience; effective ability to communicate with youth groups, associations with environmental affinity as well as individuals with no initial interest in environmental issues.
• Must have willingness and desire for outreach and champion the organization’s goals with environmental topics.
• Knowledge and passion for environmental causes and demonstrated commitment to social justice and progressive social change. 
• Commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.

• Skill and experience developing and overseeing budgets
• Experience managing staff or volunteers
• Experience designing and administering assessment tools 
• Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment

Salary and Benefits

Range : $67,980 - $75,480

This is a salary position and wages are commensurate with experience. 

Generous benefits package including health, dental, FSA, 403(b), ongoing training, and growth opportunities. Upbeat, collaborative, and goal-oriented office atmosphere.