Careers with JGI

OUTREACH COORDINATOR OFFICE OF THE FOUNDER – GLOBAL
Date Posted: 6/10/2008
Location: Arlington, Virgina, USA

  Position title:Outreach Coordinator Department:Office of the Founder – Global Location:Arlington, VA Type of position:Full time Travel:Domestic travel during Jane Goodall’s tours as needed   Successful candidates will have excellent written and oral communication skills. They will be highly organized and have the ability to multitask in order to deal with and prioritize multiple projects. High energy, fitness, confidentiality, a good sense of humor and flexibility are essential as are the ability to travel on an intense schedule domestically, handling merchandise and luggage. Administrative and finance background preferred.   If you have these skills, share Jane Goodall’s commitment to making this world a better place and want to play a key role in our team, we would love to hear from you. This position will support the daily activities of the Office of the Founder – Global (OOF – G) and Jane Goodall’s tour on and off the road. The incumbent will report to the VP of Outreach and International Tour Manager.   The responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Accompanying Dr. Goodall and assistant on her U.S. tour as needed providing general support, overseeing merchandise sales and book signings, supporting membership sales and managing volunteers at events.
• Coordinating onsite logistics for U.S. tour.
• Working closely with the International Tour Manager to advance all speaking/other events, coordinating with event sponsors, third parties and other JGI departments as appropriate.
• Handling tour photos: processing release forms and posting photos on the internet.
• Compiling “roadie files” for Dr. Goodall’s assistant prior to each domestic and international tour leg.
• Preparing and processing expense reports for the VP/Founder.
• Maintaining accurate financial reports from tour sales. Providing feedback on effectiveness of merchandise/signage etc. as necessary.

Send resume and cover letter to:
Susana Name
4245 North Fairfax Drive
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22203

Program Manager, Roots & Shoots
Date Posted: 5/29/2008
Location: Arlington, VA

The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is currently seeking a full-time Program Manager to implement and supervise the national Roots & Shoots program. Founded in 1991 by Dr. Jane Goodall and a group of Tanzanian students, Roots & Shoots engages young people in service projects that help people, animals and the environment, and connects them with similarly engaged young people worldwide. With tens of thousands of young people in almost 100 countries, the Roots & Shoots network connects youth of all ages who share a desire to create a better world.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an ambitious self-starter, with a passion for implementing our program’s   mission
• Excel at managing others to succeed
• Have an eye for detail and a mind for the big picture
• Be a patient listener with an excellent sense of humor
• Possess a love for animals and the natural world
• Exhibit an awareness of and sensitivity to diverse communities and cultures
• Believe passionately that young people can change the world for the better

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION

• Develop and implement marketing strategies to increase and retain membership
• Manage vendors and volunteers to perform qualitative analysis of program
• Manage development of educational materials
• Oversee Roots & Shoots involvement in Dr. Jane Goodall’s national lecture tours
• Support and advise staff and youth on development of annual youth-led campaigns
• Provide program expertise to Development staff
• Provide guidance to Youth Leadership Initiatives

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Implement and manage national strategic partnerships
• Support and coordinate Native American outreach projects
• Liaise with and support 20+ global JGI offices, as well as individuals and organizations wishing to start Roots & Shoots operations in countries outside the United States
  

ADMINISTRATION

• Manage part-time New York City Outreach Coordinator
• Supervise and ensure professional development of two full-time staff and two interns
• Lead regular National Office team meetings to manage workflow and ensure timely completion of projects

DATABASE AND MEMBERSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Oversee online and offline membership processes
• Implement procedures for timely and accurate entry and updating of databases
• Create systems for regular quantitative reporting on programmatic success
• Manage customer service policies and procedures
• Manage acknowledgement and treatment of Roots & Shoots donors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, master’s degree preferred
• Strong interest in youth service, leadership and positive development
• Minimum five years relevant work experience; prior personnel and project management experience required; education or international experience a plus
• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to multi-task and set priorities
• Superb written and oral communications skills
• High level of competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Proficiency with fundraising databases
  

The position offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, disability, 401(k). The workplace features green design elements, including Metro accessibility and bicycle amenities.

To apply, please email resume, thoughtful cover letter and references to rsjobs@janegoodall.org (use subject line “R&S Program Manager”). No phone calls, please.

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4245 North Fairfax Drive
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22203

Program Manager for East and Central Africa
Date Posted: 5/27/2008
Location: Arlington, VA

 Position Summary

 The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is recruiting a Program Manager for East and Central Africa.  This position is responsible for providing managerial and technical oversight and support for JGI's operations and its current portfolio of research and community-centered conservation projects and programs.  The geographic focus of this position includes Tanzania, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Burundi and Rwanda.  This position is located in the Africa Programs Department of the Arlington, Virginia headquarters of JGI, and reports directly to the Executive Vice President for Africa Programs.  This position is one of six (6) on the Africa Programs team responsible to all sub-Saharan Africa JGI funded field offices, and works closely with all JGI Departments in Arlington, VA, particularly the Finance and Development Departments.

 Responsibilities

This position is part of a highly cohesive and dynamic team that is responsible for: a) implementing, monitoring, and evaluating JGI's Africa Programs Strategy, and contributing to the implementation of JGI's broader strategy; b) providing strategic, policy and operational guidance to JGI operations, programs and projects in sub-Saharan Africa, and c) providing managerial oversight, managing essential program and technical support to, and monitoring and evaluating JGI's Africa Programs portfolio in sub-Saharan Africa.

 
Specific Responsibilities

•  Serves as principal liaison to, and builds, leverages and maintains professional relations with, international and U.S. environmental conservation and development organizations, U.S. and other bilateral government donors, multilateral funding agencies, and sub-Saharan Africa regional intergovernmental organizations.
• Acts as principal liaison in the conduct of consultations on JGI Africa Programs policy and programs with donors, foundations, the private sector and the non-governmental community.
• Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with JGI field staff in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Provides technical input to, and manages and coordinates the development and implementation of, JGI country strategies in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Provides policy and technical input for new initiative conceptualization, program and project development, design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Identifies programmatic and funding opportunities to support the achievement of the goal and objectives of the Africa Programs Strategic Plan and the implementation of JGI sub-Saharan project/program activities.
• Provides advice and guidance in, and coordinates the preparation of, JGI's response to grant solicitations from international donor agencies, foundations, the private sector and other funding entities for the development, design, implementation and evaluation of new program/project initiatives. In collaboration with JGI's Development, Policy and Finance Departments, develop, write, and when required, review concept papers, proposals, Letters-of-Inquiry, etc. in response to Terms-of Reference, Requests-for-Proposals and Requests-for-Applications from USAID, other U.S. Government agencies, other bilateral governments and multilateral agencies, as well as foundations, private companies and corporations and other major donors.
• Manages the development and approval process for all budget submissions from JGI sub-Saharan Africa field offices in accordance with JGI budget parameters and schedules for all JGI programs/projects in East and Central Africa.
• Ensures all reporting to donors and to JGI – USA is performed in accordance with reporting instructions and submitted in accordance with reporting schedules. Tracks, and when required, drafts and/or edits JGI sub-Saharan Africa field offices monthly, quarterly, and annual program and financial progress reports for internal and external monitoring and evaluation of program/project performance purposes, and to meet specific donor reporting requirements.
• Represents JGI-USA at U.S., regional, and international conferences and workshops.
• Travels to sub-Saharan Africa, as required, to provide program support.
• Represents JGI Africa Programs in meetings, conferences, and workshops on the topical subjects of Community Development, Socio-economic Development, and Gender Topics and Issues as they relate to Biodiversity Conservation to document best practices and lessons learned.
• Recruits staff for JGI Africa Programs field operations and programs
• Responds to information requests from East and Central Africa JGI field offices, update Africa Programs database, as required, and perform other tasks assigned by the Executive Vice President of Africa Programs.

Education:

Undergraduate degree (preferably a graduate degree) in international and/or rural development, conservation, or natural resource management.

 
Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant work experience on sub-Saharan Africa with a private foundation, international conservation organization or international development agency with multi-year development and/or conservation projects/programs in a developing country setting;

•  A minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in a developing country, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa;
• Proven cross-functional management experience preferred, with ability to work as a member of a high-performing team;
• Ability to work under deadline pressures and to manage multitask requirements
•  Aptitude for program and/or project planning, management, and evaluation.
• Facility to work collaboratively with local and international organizations, the private sector and with bilateral and multilateral economic development funding agencies.
• Proficiency in budget and grant formulation, development and management.
• Adeptness at recognizing and managing politically sensitive matters; and
• Demonstrated mature judgment and integrity.

Skills:

•  Highly energetic and disciplined;
• Strong resource management skills;
• Sound analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the capacity to influence without formal authority, and the ability to work as a team member in Africa Programs and across organizational boundaries;
• Strong organizational and communications skills essential in managing a host of relationships including with donors, stakeholders, and partners;
• Exceptional diplomatic skills and the ability to reach out to many different audiences, including members of the JGI organization, and the management and staff of multilateral and bilateral donor agencies, nongovernmental organizations, private foundations, major donors, the private sector, and most importantly to the JGI field staffs;
• Fluency in English and fluency in Kiswahili and/or French are essential; and
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs.

 Application Procedure:

 Qualified candidates should send their application letter with the following documents:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae or Resume; and
• References from previous employers.

 These documents should be sent to:

 
Keith E. Brown

Executive Vice President, Africa Programs

The Jane Goodall Institute

4245 North Fairfax Dr.

Arlington, VA  22203

kbrown@janegoodall.org

Candidates are required to include their telephone contacts and E-mail addresses in their application so that they can be reached quickly.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The deadline for applying to this position is June30, 2008.

Send resume and cover letter to:
Keith Brown
4245 North Fairfax Drive
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22203

Vice President, Youth Programs
Date Posted: 5/16/2008
Location: Arlington, VA

The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is currently seeking a full-time Vice President of Youth Programs to lead the Institute's youth initiatives. 

JGI works to protect Great Apes and their habitats by combining conservation, research and education with assistance to local communities.  Its youth programs are designed to build a worldwide network of young people who are taking action to care for the environment, animals and human communities. 

The Vice President of Youth Programs will be responsible for the development and growth of the Institute's Roots & Shoots program.  Roots & Shoots engages young people in projects in their local communities that help people, animals and the environment, and connects them with similarly engaged young people worldwide.   The VP Youth Programs will also oversee the implementation of the Jane Goodall Global Youth Summit, an annual gathering of committed young people from many countries.  With a US staff of 20, and a budget of $2.3 million, JGI's youth programs link groups in more than 90 countries, and are poised to continue their rapid expansion.
 
The ideal candidate will have:

• Love for animals and the natural world
• A passionate belief that young people can change the world for the better
• At least eight years of leadership experience with programs involving youth
• A record of fundraising success, including cultivation of major donors
• The ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives
• Experience managing large budgets
• The ability to lead a diverse team of staff and volunteers
• Excellent writing and speaking skills
• Comfort with rapid change
• A sense of humor
  

JGI offers a very competitive salary and a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, disability and 401K, and a flexible, collegial work environment.

To apply, please send an email describing your skills and qualifications to: jobs@janegoodall.org       Subject: VP, Youth Programs    

Send resume and cover letter to:
Carol Irwin
4245 North Fairfax Drive
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22203

Major Gifts & Special Projects, Manager
Date Posted: 5/15/2008
Location: Arlington, VA

Responsibilities:

• Manage cultivation cycles and stewardship program for all portfolio donors and prospects
• Manage timely, personalized acknowledgement process, benefits fulfillment, special cultivation events, and moves management system
• Assist with development, assignment and implementation of strategies for cultivation and gift closure
• Prepare written materials, including special correspondence and solicitation materials 
• Assist with strategy and planning for the Major Gifts team and Legacy Campaign
• Assist with the planning of the multi-year Legacy Campaign
• Work with the International Advisory Board to ensure increased visibility for the Institute and its programs
• Special projects as assigned by the Senior Vice-President, Development

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and five years of major gift fundraising experience
• A flexible work schedule, including some evenings, weekends, and moderate to heavy domestic and international travel
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and organizational skills with attention to detail
• High level of competency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and database programs
• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to multi-task and to set priorities, and a patient listener with an excellent sense of humor
• Previous management experience and knowledge of tax laws that impact charitable giving, personal assets and estates is helpful, but not required

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, long term disability, 401(k) and more.

Send resume and cover letter to:
Christina Gibson Martucci
4245 North Fairfax Drive
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22203

Foundation Relations, Manager
Date Posted: 5/15/2008
Location: Arlington, VA

Responsibilities:

• To oversee all foundation funding for JGI
• To work closely with JGI's mission programs to prospect, solicit, author, secure, track, and report on foundation grants.  This includes:
• Working with programs to identify key prospects and craft winning proposals
• Significant research, grant writing and submission responsibilities
• Ensuring all compliance and reporting requirements for foundation funding are met
• To manage current foundation funding portfolio and develop new foundation revenue streams with a focus on Roots & Shoots (JGI's youth environmental program) and unrestricted funding.
• To develop and steward critical foundation relationships with high-level contacts. 
• To work cross-divisionally to implement systems and standards for funding requests.
• To act as a central point-person for all foundation funding for JGI and as clearinghouse for all grant activity and records; to maintain complete foundation files for organization.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years' experience in foundation funding for a non-profit organization
• Proven track record in successful grant writing
• Strong interpersonal communication and PC skills essential

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, long term disability, 401(k) and more.

Send resume and cover letter to:
Christina Gibson Martucci
4245 North Fairfax Drive
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22203

Direct Marketing & Donor Relations, Director
Date Posted: 5/15/2008
Location: Arlington, VA

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and manage income strategies and budgets for direct marketing and donor/ member initiatives.
• Execute the organization's mission through its marketing initiatives to various publics nationwide  
• Meet all objectives in a cost effective manner
• Expand the organization's customer and donor base

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field
• A minimum of ten years experience in donor/member driven direct marketing, preferably in the nonprofit arena, or the equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Proven resource management and team-building skills
• Success in developing creative, market-driven strategies to acquire, renew, recapture and upgrade donors/members based on historical data
• Proven ability to direct and manage a multi-media, multi-channel marketing program that includes direct mail, all pilot endeavors, e-mail marketing, telemarketing, print media, market research, packaging, distribution and sales
• A thorough knowledge of direct marketing disciplines, database marketing methods and systems,
• Experience in analyzing donor/member file data to identify market trends and patterns

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, long term disability, 401(k) and more.

Send resume and cover letter to:
Christina Gibson Martucci
4245 North Fairfax Drive
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22203