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Description
New York Sun Works is a nonprofit organization founded in 2004. We have a track record of high-visibility projects focused on public demonstration of sustainable food production. Our Science Barge program, a prototype carbon-neutral urban farm featuring a hydroponic greenhouse mounted on a barge, powered by solar panels, and irrigated by rainwater, hosted over 20,000 visitors in Hudson River Park in 2007 and 2008.
Today our primary program is The Greenhouse Project, an initiative dedicated to improving environmental science in urban schools. Through our state of the art hydroponic greenhouse science labs, we aim to provide tomorrow's decision-makers with an elevated set of skills, a broader perspective, and a lasting sense of commitment to lead the global community in an environmentally efficient way. The Sun Work Center for Environmental Studies was the pilot site. Located at Manhattan's PS333 it opened in November of 2010. Since then several new school partnerships have been formed and are in varying stages of development.
In 2011 we launched a successful DOE accredited teacher training program titled "Water, Energy, and Waste: Integrating Themes of Sustainability into Your Classroom" and we are in the process of completing a K-8 curriculum, planned to be published Summer of 2012.
Going forward, our mission involves project stewardship and promotion: fundraising for core program support; guiding schools and other institutions through the development process; designing specialized educational stations and displays; and training teachers.
Position Overview:
The Project Manager will work with the current team consisting of 3 staff members and a part-time office support staff to work on the expansion of NY Sun Works' school partners individual Greenhouse Projects.
The Project Manager is a full time position, based in Manhattan and deeply committed to science, sustainability, and education in New York City.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate must be effective in the following tasks:
Strategic project management:
Develop and pursue partners for the success of The Greenhouse Project. Draft and supervise project budgets and collaborate on overall company budget and audits. Determine fee schedules and administer assistance grants to schools. Work with school teams, architects, engineers and city partners to ensure a smooth planning, design and building process.
Fundraising and development:
Including researching leads for partner schools, networking and grant writing. Assistance will be available from Greenhouse Project staff and board members, but some grant writing will be required. Possibility of speaking at public events as you join the NYSW team in representing our organization in the education community.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate would have at least 4 years of relevant working experience, should be dedicated to NYSW mission with a strong interest in science, sustainability and education. Candidate must have a track record that includes:
- Experience with project management and working as part of a team
- Excellent English writing skills including grants, professional letters and reports
- A demonstrated and informed interest in environmental sustainability and science
- Master's degree in a relevant field preferred but not required
- Non-profit fundraising and/or development experience is a plus
Compensation: Salary from 55k to 65k subject to 6 month review; health care; 3 weeks vacation. Potential for growth within the organization.
Start Date: December 3, 2012
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.