Program Outreach Associate (BFG)

Position Overview As a Program Outreach Associate in BFG’s Climate and Energy Funders Group (CEFG), you will support the Program Director and participating foundations by cultivating, managing, and growing key relationships and building funder collaborations across workgroups such as Carbon Pricing, Energy Efficiency, and the Midwest Climate and Energy Funders Group. Responsibilities Work with foundations in the CEFG network and the Program Director to identify and support funder collaboratives or work groups around key issues or target geographies. Schedule and coordinate work group meetings, including logistics and agenda development. Expand the work groups through outreach. Manage monthly webinars including programming, scheduling speakers, holding planning calls, and managing the technology. Coordinate with advocates working on strategic topics and regions identified as a high priority. Help manage online connectivity, including listservs for CEFG and work groups. Facilitate identifying priorities and goals for CEFG and work groups. Assist the Program Director in general learning and networking activities. Assist in developing grant proposals and reports. Prepare and distribute a monthly email update to funders. Track expenses and prepare budgets. Represent CEFG at various meetings. Respond to foundations requests for information and support. Travel requirement: 5-10% of time (4-6 out of town meetings per year). Qualifications Experience working with a network or coalition. Knowledge of climate change policy, programs and organizations. General knowledge of nonprofit program management procedures. Strong desire to work for an environmental organization and/or non‑profit. Strong desire to carry out CEFG’s and BFG’s vision, mission and goals. Experience with outreach, communication and networking. Logistical skills in planning and implementing conferences and meetings. Experience in writing grant proposals. Resourceful nature, able to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively. Good team player, positive attitude. Ability to communicate clearly, respectfully, and warmly, both orally and in writing. Unfailingly courteous and diplomatic. Demonstrated responsibility, dependability, and confidentiality in the performance of all job functions. Physical Demands Required to sit for long periods of time. Extensive use of computer, keyboard and mouse. Bend to file or retrieve documents. Occasional light physical effort required. Ability to lift and carry up to approximately 30 pounds. Compensation Full‑time position with salary range $48,000–$58,000 and an excellent benefits package. BFG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Biodiversity Funders Group - San Francisco, CA