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The Associate Director, Human Resources & Recruiting (AD-HR&R) is a newly created, full-time position responsible for the overall management of outreach, recruitment, hiring, onboarding, documenting, and retention efforts for NWOBS seasonal and year-round program staff. The AD-HR&R serves as the point of contact for all new staff applicants, including international applicants pursuing a J-1 visa. The AD-HR&R is an integral member of NWOBS Staffing Team and collaborates regularly with Programs Directors at our wilderness basecamps and our Public Schools Program to support school-wide hiring and recruitment priorities. The successful candidate will have past training and experience in equity, inclusion, and diversity work, particularly through an HR and hiring lens. This remote/hybrid position is based in the Pacific Northwest, in close proximity to Portland, OR, Redmond, OR, or Mazama, WA. Compliance with our current COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is required for...

About The Hollyhock Foundation The Hollyhock Foundation seeks to create a more just world through its investments in education, climate change mitigation, and journalism. Since 2003, we have supported exceptional leaders in organizations that share our vision. Education: We collaborate with outstanding schools in underserved neighborhoods to provide opportunities for students to reach their full potential. We also develop programs that provide aspiring and practicing K-12 teachers with opportunities to strengthen their instructional expertise and expand their networks. Climate: We fund solutions that help reduce planet-warming emissions. Local and Investigative Journalism: We sponsor reporting that holds institutions accountable in order to sustain a healthy democracy. The Opportunity The program manager will be responsible for leading the foundation’s work on climate change mitigation, working closely with Hollyhock’s co-founders. This is a relatively...

Description & Features The Education Pioneers Summer Fellowship provides talented professionals an opportunity to engage with critical challenges in the education sector, addressing systemic inequities and helping to close the opportunity gap. We recruit professionals with skills in data analysis, strategy, and project management to partner with leading K-12 school districts, charter schools, and other education organizations and to grow as leaders. High-Impact Work Experience 10-week placement on a mission-critical project aligned with your professional background and skills Supervision and management by an experienced leader  $7,200 stipend, before applicable taxes and other withholdings Leadership Development Exposure to social impact leaders who address ongoing challenges and opportunities in the education sector Engage in experiences that support leadership development in advancement of educational equity...

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a skilled, creative, and highly organized producer  to execute and manage key public events, including the World Voices Festival, as part of our Literary Programs department. This is a full-time position based at PEN America’s New York City headquarters reporting to the associate director of the World Voices Festival and Literary Programs.  The producer will effectuate the planning, production and execution of the PEN World Voices Festival, the PEN Out Loud Series, and other elements of the organization’s dynamic slate of public events. The producer helps to constructively balance artistic imperatives with the practicalities of producing events within reasonable budget parameters. The producer will recruit and supervise temporary staff, interns, volunteers and outside contractors, as necessary.  The successful candidate will possess strong project management, event production...

WHO WE ARE We know that our climate goals can only be met by rapidly reducing emissions and removing the carbon that already exists in our atmosphere. Carbon180 is a climate NGO with a vision to remove legacy carbon emissions from the atmosphere and create a livable climate in which current and future generations can thrive. Based in Washington, DC, we design and champion equitable, science-based policies that bring carbon removal solutions to gigaton scale. THE OPPORTUNITY Overview Carbon180 is seeking a senior policy advisor to support our growing policy work on agricultural approaches to carbon removal. Based in Washington, DC, this position will focus on approaches like soil carbon storage and agroforestry as part of Carbon180’s work on the full range of land- and tech-based carbon removal solutions. This senior policy advisor should be passionate about the role the federal government can play in developing and deploying climate solutions while...

BACKGROUND  The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) brings artists and audiences together, presenting contemporary art and culture in ways that illuminate what it means to be a citizen of Chicago and the world. As one of the nation’s largest contemporary art organizations, the MCA is an innovative and compelling center where the public experiences the work and ideas of living artists and engages with the historical, social, and cultural issues of our time. With a $31M budget and staff of 200, the MCA boasts a collection of over 2,000 works, a retail store, a 300-seat theater, and a terraced sculpture garden with a panoramic view of Lake Michigan and offers programming onsite and online through exhibitions, MCA Stage , The Commons , and the MCA Dialogue Series , among others. MCA programs are dedicated to being artist-activated and audience engaged, providing a platform for experimental art and processing cultural shifts that resonate with a range of audiences. The MCA...

Position Overview: The Accounting Manager will be a strategic thought partner and report to the Vice President of Finance and Operations (CFO). This is a tremendous opportunity for a hands-on finance and operations leader to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a growing, high-impact global organization with finance and operations staff in three countries. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, execution-oriented financial manager with a commitment to working in a mission-driven organization. The Accounting Manager will lead and develop efforts to support accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning, and will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in strategic decision-making and financial operations as Trickle Up expands its global operations, enhances its quality programming and builds capacity. This position interfaces with our regional offices in Guatemala and India virtually and with program...

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks an enterprising and determined senior manager to drive forward our work protecting artists at risk around the world. The role will develop a new emergency grantmaking initiative through the   Artists at Risk Connection   (ARC) program and expand PEN America’s protection programs for individuals in peril because of their creative expression. The ideal candidate will have the vision, expertise, and program management skills to shape ARC’s protection efforts, collaborating with the ARC team and the PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Center.  The role requires experience working with individuals at risk or otherwise vulnerable communities, and a demonstrated commitment to the arts and human rights internationally. This is a new full-time position expected to be based at PEN America’s New York office. The position reports to the Director, Artists at Risk Connection. At PEN America, ARC...

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks an enterprising and determined senior manager to strengthen and lead our work to fortify and expand the   Artist at Risk Connection   (ARC)’s international programs. The role will oversee ARC’s regional hubs and expand PEN America’s international reach in order to grow the network of organizations and individuals providing assistance to at-risk artists. The ideal candidate will have the vision, expertise, and program management skills to shape ARC’s international programs and manage ARC’s regional representatives, while also collaborating with the ARC team and the PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Center.  The role requires strong project management skills, and a demonstrated commitment to the arts and human rights internationally. This is a new full-time position, expected to be based at PEN America’s New York office. The position reports to the Director, Artists at Risk...

Department:                Advancement Reports To:                  Director of Advancement Direct Reports:           None Salary:                         $77,500 Classification:            Full Time, Salary Exempt Location:                     Washington, DC   The Climate Reality Project is a nonprofit organization founded by former US Vice President Al Gore. Our mission is to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every sector of society. At The Climate Reality Project, we come to work every day to help solve the climate crisis. We do it by working from the...

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, based in Menlo Park, California, seeks a collaborative and outcomes-driven Program Officer for its National Governing Institutions strategy. As a key member of the U.S. Democracy Program, the Program Officer will lead the foundation’s efforts to strengthen our nation’s legislative and executive branches, making them more resilient, responsive, effective, and inclusive institutions in the face of our increasingly polarized politics. Over the next five years, the U.S. Democracy Program’s grant budget is expected to increase substantially from its current level of $30M, in response to pressing challenges. About the Foundation The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is a nonpartisan, private charitable foundation that advances ideas and supports institutions to promote a better world. For more than 50 years, we have supported efforts to advance education for all, preserve the environment, support vibrant performing arts,...

PEN America, a growing nonprofit organization that stands at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks an innovative and adept professional to serve as senior program manager of disinformation and community engagement, driving forward an expanding area of work engaging with communities to defend against disinformation during the 2022 and 2024 election cycles. This is a full-time position within PEN America’s Free Expression Programs department, reporting to the U.S. Free Expression Director. The position will be based in Florida, Texas, or Arizona, or at PEN America’s offices in New York, Washington, D.C., or Los Angeles. The senior program manager of disinformation and community engagement will build and manage a program to foster resilience to disinformation among communities in three geographic locations across the U.S. Working with populations disproportionately targeted by disinformation in states likely to see closely contested elections in 2022 and 2024,...

ERS is a national non-profit that partners with district, school, and state leaders to transform how they use resources (people, time, and money) so that every school prepares every child for tomorrow, no matter their race or income. We are a highly regarded and well-established organization with over fifteen years of field leadership. We maintain a strong entrepreneurial spirit that embraces teamwork, innovation, inclusion, and learning. Consulting Projects at ERS We commit to projects that we believe will make the most significant difference for large, public, K-12 school districts with a high percentage of students from low-income families. Examples of these projects include, but aren’t limited to: Quantitative analysis of budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and student performance data to identify opportunities to better align resources with a district’s needs Redesign budget, staffing, and scheduling practices to increase teacher retention and extend learning...

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks an experienced, efficient, and detail-oriented senior accountant to support our finance operations. This is a full-time position based at PEN America’s New York City headquarters and reports to the chief financial and administrative officer. The senior accountant will perform finance and administration functions including managing the budgets, monitoring revenues and expenses, and conducting audits. The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated and mission-driven staff at a fast-paced organization with an ambitious growth agenda. For a high-capacity individual with a willingness to take on new challenges, the position offers opportunity for professional advancement within nonprofit operations and management.   RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor expenses and prepare budgets on existing and new programs Set up systems and controls on financing and release...

Assistant Director of Organizational Development ABOUT THE INNOCENCE PROJECT The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. Founded in 1992 by Barry C. Scheck and Peter J. Neufeld at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University, the organization is now an independent nonprofit. Our work is guided by science and grounded in antiracism. Since our inception, the Innocence Project has used DNA and other scientific advancements to prove wrongful conviction. To date, we have helped to free or exonerate more than 200 people who, collectively, spent more than 3,600 years behind bars. Our efforts have led to the passage of more than 200 transformative state laws and federal reforms. Today, the Innocence Project continues to fight for freedom, drive structural change, and advance the innocence movement.. To learn more, please visit...

POSITION SPECIFICATION Manager, Programs (Youth Engagement) Peter G. Peterson Foundation New York, NY ABOUT THE PETERSON FOUNDATION: The Peter G. Peterson Foundation is working to secure a healthy, growing economy by addressing America’s long-term fiscal challenges. The Foundation partners with leading policy experts, elected officials and the public to build support for solutions to put America on a sustainable fiscal path. As a non-partisan organization, the Foundation engages in grant-making, partnerships, and research to educate and involve Americans from a variety of perspectives. Learn more at pgpf.org. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: The Manager, Programs (Youth Engagement) will support the Senior Manager and Vice President in the development and execution of current and new strategic initiatives and programs, including program implementation, grantee and partner management, and program strategy and design. More specifically, the Manager will focus on managing and...

POSITION SPECIFICATION Manager, Programs (Emerging Areas) Peter G. Peterson Foundation New York, NY ABOUT THE PETERSON FOUNDATION: The Peter G. Peterson Foundation is working to secure a healthy, growing economy by addressing America’s long-term fiscal challenges. The Foundation partners with leading policy experts, elected officials and the public to build support for solutions to put America on a sustainable fiscal path. As a non-partisan organization, the Foundation engages in grant-making, partnerships, and research to educate and involve Americans from a variety of perspectives. Learn more at pgpf.org. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: The Manager, Programs (Emerging Areas) will support the Senior Manager and Vice President in the development and execution of ongoing and new strategic initiatives, including research, ideation, strategy, and program design. As initiatives move forward, the Manager will work on program implementation and diligence around new grantees and partners....

The Annie E. Casey Foundation is dedicated to building a brighter future for millions of children and youth by improving educational, economic, social and health outcomes. The Foundation’s work focuses on strengthening families, building stronger communities and ensuring access to opportunity because children need all three to succeed. Casey advances research and solutions to overcome barriers to success, help communities demonstrate what works and influence decision makers to invest in strategies based on solid evidence. At Casey, you will find a dynamic environment with staff of diverse backgrounds and perspectives who share a deep commitment to advancing the Foundation’s mission. Casey staff also have flexible schedules, including a hybrid workweek, to support a healthy work and life balance. For its Atlanta Civic Site team, the Foundation seeks a senior-level professional who will manage projects that aim to strengthen families, increase access to opportunity and build...