Network Coordinator Position

Jul 9, 2021 | The Latest News

The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice is seeking an experienced Network Coordinator.

About the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice
The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ) is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families harmed by pollution and vulnerable to climate change in the Gulf Coast Region through research, education, community and student engagement for policy change, as well as health and safety worker training for environmental careers. The DSCEJ provides opportunities for communities, scientific researchers, and decision makers to collaborate on projects that promote the rights of all people to be free from environmental harm as it impacts health, jobs, housing, education, and overall quality of life. The DSCEJ operates three programs: (1) Research and Policy Studies; (2) Community and Student Education, Training, and Engagement; and (3) Environmental, Health and Safety Worker Training. Navigate NOLA, a division of the DSCEJ, provides social emotional wellness programs for children and adults. The DSCEJ directs and manages the newly re-launched the National Black Environmental Justice Network (NBEJN).
DSCEJ is seeking a Network Coordinator for NBEJN who is self-driven and detail-oriented with a demonstrated passion for justice and equity. This individual will report to the Executive Director of DSCEJ.

Position
The Network Coordinator will play a critical role in helping NBEJN achieve its vision to provide high quality program coordination for members. The Network Coordinator will be responsible for a variety of professional activities to build relationships, trust, and alignment with NBEJN members; coordinate working groups; design, coordinate, and implement campaigns; and conduct qualitative and quantitative evaluations of programs and activities. The individual will be counted on for clear communications, effective organizing and coordination with diverse members, achieving project goals and objectives, and positioning NBEJN and its membership for continued success.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee program implementation in coordination with the Leadership Team
• Assist members to grow their organizations and capacities
• Build strategic partnerships
• Support consistent and progressive steps toward sustaining NBEJN and achieving programmatic priorities
• Monitor the status of work plans and priorities derived from the strategic plan; and regularly communicate with DSCEJ staff on the status in order to effectively coordinate accountabilities, objectives, and associated budgets
• Develop a knowledge management system that ensures maximum sharing of information and learning throughout the organization and the NBEJN membership

Specifically, the Network Coordinator will:

• Support the Leadership Team
• Maintain regular and effective communications with the NBEJN membership
• Schedule and organize meetings and events, as well as prepare and maintain agendas and minutes
• Ensure the implementation of policies and practices
• Communicate information and updates in a timely manner to the NBEJN membership
• Keep up-to-date on the plans and activities of the Work Groups, as well as maintain regular attendance at Work Group meetings
• Assist in developing a centralized information system
• Assist in disseminating communications to the media and on social media
• Create and regularly publish an NBEJN e-newsletter
• Facilitate opportunities for the NBEJN membership to have input on relevant federal and state policymaking
• Collaborate with DSCEJ staff on joint projects such as webinars, press conferences, etc.
• Help build positive relations between the Network membership and external parties
• Assist Network members in accessing communications technology (video conferencing, presentations, etc.)
• Organize and maintain NBEJN documents, records, photos, images, and videos
• Occasionally assist with the preparation of reports and proposals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, graduate degree preferred; at least 6 to 8 years of professional experience in a general management role, preferably in a rapidly evolving institution
• Highly organized and ability to wear multiple hats in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment; a driving force who manages toward clarity and solutions
• A successful track record in setting priorities, shaping processes, guiding people and systems, and developing the infrastructure that creates a stronger and more efficient organization
• Thorough understanding of project management; able to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines and challenging goals
• A consummate team player with a flexible and creative approach
• Excellent communication and coalition building skills with an ability to balance, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders; high level of knowledge and understanding, especially as it relates to program replication, connecting programs to funding, creatively generating other resources, and building strategic partnerships
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a demonstrated commitment to NBEJN mission

It is the policy of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

HOW TO APPLY: Please email a detailed cover letter highlighting your interest, your resume and three professional references to beverlyw@dscej.org. Please include the Network Coordinator Position in the subject line.

Communications Coordinator Position

Jul 9, 2021 | The Latest News

The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice is seeking an experienced Communications Coordinator.

About the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice
The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ) is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families harmed by pollution and vulnerable to climate change in the Gulf Coast Region through research, education, community and student engagement for policy change, as well as health and safety worker training for environmental careers. The DSCEJ provides opportunities for communities, scientific researchers, and decision makers to collaborate on projects that promote the rights of all people to be free from environmental harm as it impacts health, jobs, housing, education, and overall quality of life. The DSCEJ operates three programs: (1) Research and Policy Studies; (2) Community and Student Education, Training, and Engagement; and (3) Environmental, Health and Safety Worker Training. Navigate NOLA, a division of the DSCEJ, provides social emotional wellness programs for children and adults. The DSCEJ directs and manages the newly re-launched National Black Environmental Justice Network (NBEJN).

DSCEJ is seeking a Communications Coordinator who is self-driven and detail-oriented with a demonstrated passion for justice and equity.  This individual will report to the Executive Director of DSCEJ.

Position
The Communications Coordinator will set and guide the strategy for all communications, website, social media, as well as public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate DSCEJ’s mission.  The Communications Coordinator will work closely with program directors within the organization as the communications partner on a variety of strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate the annual communications plan across the network’s discreet audiences in collaboration with the DSCEJ team and constituents
• Lead the generation of online content that engages audience segments and leads to measurable action, as well as advise on who, where, and when to disseminate
• Put communications vehicles in place to create momentum and awareness as well as to test the effectiveness of communications activities
• Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to, newsletters, brochures, and DSCEJ website
• Mentor and lead a team member responsible for DSCEJ website administration and coordination
• Coordinate webpage maintenance—ensure that new and consistent information (article links, stories, and events) is posted regularly
• Track and measure the level of engagement within the network over time
• Manage development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to, newsletters, brochures, annual report, e-newsletters, and DSCEJ website
• Coordinate and organize annual meetings that engage the network’s discreet audiences
• Manage all media contacts
• Organize and maintain an archive of DSCEJ communications, including photos, images, and videos

Specifically, the Communications Coordinator will:

• Execute communications strategies and outreach materials for advocacy campaigns, signature events, and donor and supporter engagement. Items may include blog posts, press releases, Op-Eds, videos, social media content, and other items.
• Manage and regularly update content on DSCEJ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
• Create and manage the editorial calendar for website updates, newsletter content, social media posts and media pitches.
• Create a digital and traditional press kit that includes an organization backgrounder, program fact sheets, leadership bios, infographics, etc.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with online, print and broadcast journalists; editorial writers and columnists; and opinion leaders.
• Regularly pitch news ideas to media that are aligned with DSCEJ program areas, signature events and thought leadership.
• Develop and implement a system to track electronic files, media lists, press clips, brochures, fact sheets, photos, images, videos, etc.

Qualifications
DSCEJ is seeking an accomplished Communications Coordinator who has at least 6 to 8 years of communications experience, ideally in an “in-house” leadership role within a complex (number and variety of constituents) nonprofit entity, and covering areas such as website content, newsletters, and donor communications. The ability to take knowledge, including scientific data, and transform it into impactful, accessible, and useful messages, and disseminate it to the right audiences through the best distribution channels is critical.

Specific requirements include:
•          Highly collaborative style; experience developing and implementing communications strategies
•          Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills
•          A strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives concurrently
•          Relationship builder with the flexibility and finesse to “manage by influence”
•          High energy, maturity, and leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying force and to position communications discussions at both the strategic and tactical levels
•          Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters
•          Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives

It is the policy of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

HOW TO APPLY: Please email a detailed cover letter highlighting your interest, your resume and three professional references to beverlyw@dscej.org. Please include the Communications Coordinator Position in the subject line.

Developer/Grants Manager Position

Jul 9, 2021 | The Latest News

The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice is seeking an experienced Developer/Grants Manager.

About the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice
The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ) is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families harmed by pollution and vulnerable to climate change in the Gulf Coast Region through research, education, community and student engagement for policy change, as well as health and safety worker training for environmental careers. The DSCEJ provides opportunities for communities, scientific researchers, and decision makers to collaborate on projects that promote the rights of all people to be free from environmental harm as it impacts health, jobs, housing, education, and overall quality of life. The DSCEJ operates three programs: (1) Research and Policy Studies; (2) Community and Student Education, Training, and Engagement; and (3) Environmental, Health and Safety Worker Training. Navigate NOLA, a division of the DSCEJ, provides social emotional wellness programs for children and adults. The DSCEJ directs and manages the newly re-launched National Black Environmental Justice Network (NBEJN).

DSCEJ is seeking a Developer/Grants Manager who is self-driven and detail-oriented with a demonstrated passion for justice and equity issues.  This individual will report to the Executive Director of the DSCEJ. The Developer/Grants Manager is a new position.

Key Responsibilities
The Developer/Grants Manager will spearhead and build the development function as the DSCEJ continues to grow. This position is responsible for fundraising and development activities. The successful candidate will help forge new relationships to build the visibility, impact, and financial resources of DSCEJ. The Developer/Grants Manager will also design and implement a comprehensive plan for cultivating individual and philanthropic support.
The Developer/Grants Manager will have primary responsibility for establishing and implementing the infrastructure for financial sustainability through the solicitation of major gifts, federal and state grants, special fundraising events, and corporate and foundation support. The Developer/Grants Manager will expand and diversify DSCEJ’s donor base/pipeline and work closely with team members to secure funding for new initiatives. In addition, the Developer/Grants Manager will work closely with the board of directors and support board members as they take on more active fundraising roles.

Specifically, the Developer/Grants Manager will:
•          Develop and execute DSCEJ’s annual fundraising plan
•          Secure financial support from individuals, foundations, and corporations
•          Manage the use of the Raiser’s Edge System
•          Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors
•          Create and execute a strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donors
•          Organize special events
•          Develop and track proposals as well as prepare reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising

Qualifications
•          Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred
•          At least five years of professional experience in a nonprofit organization; demonstrated success in a development function (managing and forging relationships with                 multiple donor sources)
•          Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial and communication skills
•          Knowledge of the Raiser’s Edge System
•          Demonstrated experience in expanding and cultivating donor relations
•          Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships
•          Strong organizational skills
•          Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives
•          Ability to work both independently without close oversight, and as a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and                       outside DSCEJ
•          High energy and passion for DSCEJ’s mission is essential
•          Ability to construct, articulate, and implement an annual strategic development plan
•          Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail

It is the policy of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

HOW TO APPLY: Please email a detailed cover letter highlighting your interest, your resume and three professional references to beverlyw@dscej.org. Please include the Developer-Grants Manager Position in the subject line.