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Biodiversity Funders Group
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See open jobs at Biodiversity Funders Group.See open jobs similar to "Program Associate" Schmidt Marine.Founded in 1987 and located in San Francisco’s Presidio, the Biodiversity Funders Group (BFG) is a professional association of grantmakers with a shared vision for a sustainable, just and healthy future for all life on Earth, advanced by a vibrant and effective philanthropic sector. BFG supports member-driven programs and special initiatives that focus on climate change and energy, marine ecosystems, land and freshwater conservation, the Gulf of California and Mexico, the Andean-Amazon Basin, and global biodiversity issues. With an annual budget of $1.8M and a staff of eleven, BFG hosts convenings, briefings, and other educational offerings such as webinars throughout the year. https://biodiversityfunders.org/
POSITION OVERVIEW The primary role of the Program Associate is to support BFG’s Land and Freshwater Conservation Program and the Marine Conservation Program. In addition to each programs’ annual meetings (typically in March and September, respectively), the programs deliver relevant and engaging programming of interest to hundreds of grantmakers throughout the year. Working closely with the Senior Program Director and volunteer co-chairs, the Program Associate will help shape and implement learning opportunities on a range of conservation issues in virtual and in-person formats. Surfacing emerging issues and topics and identifying areas for deeper peer engagement is a valuable component of this work, affording the Program Associate opportunities to strengthen their own leadership skills and develop subject expertise.
KEY RESPONSIBILTIES
The position includes a variety of programmatic, communication, administrative, and outreach responsibilities.
Program Coordination and Planning
Annual Program Meeting Support and Logistics
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The above statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position. Job incumbents may be required to perform other functions not specifically addressed in this description.
LOCATION: The position is remote, but candidates based in the Pacific Time Zone are preferred. Candidates must be able to access an international airport easily.
COMPENSATION: This is a full-time position. BFG offers an excellent benefits package. Starting annual salary is $75,000.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should email, as a single PDF, a resume and a cover letter to jobs@biodiversityfunders.org. Please reference Program Associate in the subject line.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, December 2, 2022 No phone inquiries or other attempts to reach individual BFG staff members, please. All complete applications will be acknowledged during the search process.
The Biodiversity Funders Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, race or disability. BFG’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is based upon our belief that the best organizations are composed of individuals who bring a variety of skills, perspectives, backgrounds, and resources to address complex and strategic challenges.
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