Internship and Education Program Manager, Environment for the Americas
Environment for the Americas (EFTA) is a non-profit organization
located in Boulder, Colorado. EFTA works to improve awareness of
migratory birds and their conservation, to motivate education
programs about birds, birding, and bird conservation, and to engage
diverse audiences in its own activities and in activities hosted by
other organizations. EFTA coordinates a hemispheric bird celebration,
International Migratory Bird Day, that is hosted at over 700 sites
from Canada to Argentina and the Caribbean by developing an annual
bird conservation theme, an art piece that illustrates the theme,
education materials, and opportunities to participate in art
programs, international exchanges of bird-focused materials, and more.
EFTA is also responsible for developing the Western Hummingbird
Partnership , a trinational effort that supports research and
education about the conservation migratory hummingbirds and for
facilitating communication, a small grants program a website, social
media and more among an advisory committee, grantees, and the
hummingbird conservation community. EFTA collaborates with over five
federal agencies and many other non-profit organizations.
The Program Manager will use his/her knowledge of and experience with
Latino culture to provide leadership and management for EFTA's
education and internship programs, working with federal agencies and
other non-profit organizations in the United States and elsewhere in
the Western Hemisphere. This program is one of the few that works to
train underserved youth, especially Latinas/os, provide them with
field research, education, and interpretation opportunities, mentor
them during their internships, and review resumes and job
applications. The Program Manager will recruit, train and supervise
college-aged interns, manage project budgets, assist with EFTA's
special events in Colorado and outside the state, and participate in
hosting education programs, fundraising, and much more. This is a
position for an enthusiastic, energetic person who likes to be
involved in the diverse activities of a growing organization. Some
weekends and evenings, and travel will be required.
This position will be based in Boulder, Colorado. Review of
applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open
until filled.
Responsibilities
* Oversee EFTA's Diversity Internship Program, including
recruiting, interviewing, and selecting interns, collaborating with
host sites, communicating with partners at host site, and assisting
with budget management, participate as a member of EFTAs professional
team by collaboration on new project development, proposal writing
and fund raising, represent EFTA's mentoring programs at national and
international meetings, verbally and in writing;
* Supervise interns in the Boulder office;
* Prepare and deliver education programs to public and
specialized program audiences;
* Attend conferences and workshops and host an EFTA table/booth
at these events;
* Represent the internship programs using social media and other
techniques;
* Assist in program planning, proposal development and
fundingraising activities;
* Undertake other activities as needed and assigned.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's (Master's degree preferred) or equivalent
experience in Community Organizing, Environmental Education, Biology,
Avian Research, or related field;
* Experience in program planning and coordination;
* Excellent organizational, writing, and verbal communications;
* Experience using social media;
* Excellent computer skills;
* Ability to plan, delegate and organize the work required
to meet the overall objectives;
* Native Spanish fluency (written and verbal) and knowledge
of Latino culture;
* Knowledge of and/or interest in community-based conservation;
* Valid driver's license;
* Experience with bird-focused programs helpful, but not required.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience; includes health
benefits and vacation.
How to Apply
Please email your resume and cover letter to: Susan Bonfield,
Director, <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
www.birdday.org. Contact Susan Bonfield via e-mail or phone
(970.393.1183) with any questions about this position.
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Susan Bonfield, PhD
Environment for the Americas
home of International Migratory Bird Day
5171 Eldorado Springs Drive
Boulder, CO 80303
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970.393.1183
<http://www.birdday.org>www.birdday.org
