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Position Overview: 

The Program Manager will manage the development and expansion of the Sustainability Passport, an emerging program to improve the sustainability of our way of life throughout our region.  This is currently a volunteer position, pending the development of revenue-producing products and services an/or grant funding. 

The Development Manager will work with Sustainable Seattle and Sustainable Cascadia personnel and volunteers to deepen collaboration with these and other organizations, reporting directly to the Sustainable Cascadia Core Team.  This is an exciting opportunity to get in on the ground floor and make an imprint on a creative emerging initiative.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a prototype of the Sustainability Passport system
• Develop, facilitate and manage a steering committee
• Coordinate with Sustainable Cascadia staff and volunteers
• Recruit and manage volunteer staff, including roles such as Development Manager, Design Manager, Research Manager, Technical Manager and Liaison Manager.
• Monthly reports to the Core Team, weekly review with a Core Team member
• Other responsibilities as needed for development and implementation of the program
• Develop this position into a funded position

Qualifications:

• Passionate and committed to sustainability for the greater good of the natural, built, social and personal environments and the good of the individual
• Has an entrepreneur spirit, and experience developing and managing with non-profit business models and strategies 
• Excels at working independently and within a group
• Understands the interlinked nature of sustainability, as well as that sustainability is a journey
• Able to communicate effectively to audiences based on their understanding and level of commitment to sustainability
• Loves to learn, have fun and turn challenges into opportunities along the way to sustainability
• Loves the Pacific Northwest, and is committed to creating a Sustainable Cascadia

Closing Date: April 2nd, 2010

To Apply: 

Please apply via email (through Ken Cousins until March 20th).