Get A Green Job With Us: Hiring Operations & Admissions Coordinator

Posted on 22. Apr, 2009 by admin in About

UPDATE: The hiring of this position has been postponed. We will re-post the job in mid-June. Please check back then as there may be changes to the job description and re-submit your application if you are still interested to team [a] veteransgreenjobs [dot] org.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: OPERATIONS & ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR
Application Deadline: May 10th, 2009. Applications will be processed as they are received and the position will remain open until filled.

About Veterans Green Jobs
Veterans Green Jobs is an unprecedented national initiative that offers creative and concrete solutions for three of the most urgent issues of our time: the rebuilding of a sustainable green economy; reversing deteriorating environmental conditions and climate change threats; and our country’s need to serve the returned or returning military veterans who deserve meaningful new careers. VGJ’s core program is the Veterans Green Jobs Academy, which partners with community colleges, nonprofits and industry partners to provide training opportunities for military veterans in the emerging green-collar jobs sector. In addition, VGJ connects veterans with a wide range of complimentary resources to assist with military transitions. VGJ represents a new form of veteran service organization that engages veterans and non-veterans alike towards the common goal of building a more sustainable future. By supporting both veterans and the development of a green economy, the VGJ’s work is restorative to our veterans, our economy and our planet. VGJ is a national NGO, headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.

Program Description: Veterans Green Jobs Academy
VGJ, in collaboration with a broad consortium of partners, has launched a national Green Jobs Academy to support returning military veterans to become leaders in the rapidly emerging green jobs industry through cutting-edge training programs. VGJ’s Veterans Green Jobs Academy provides both classroom-based and on-the-job training (OJT) opportunities in a range of fields including renewable energy, energy efficiency, green building, historic building restoration, and disaster preparedness, response and reconstruction. Academy programs will launch in a variety of states in 2009, including Washington, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Louisiana. We anticipate VGJ Training Programs available in up to 10 states in 2009, and up to 20 states in 2010.

Position Overview
The Operations & Admissions Coordinator will work with the Director of Programs, Director of Education and other team members to design and manage systems for office management, outreach to veterans and admissions to the Veterans Green Jobs Academy. Previous experience in business or non-profit administration and/or educational admissions strongly preferred, however demonstrated organizational skills and self-motivation will be considered. The Operations & Admissions Coordinator is not expected to be an expert in all aspects of nonprofit/educational administration but must be capable of effectively working with and coordinating consultant specialists—bookkeeping, legal, human resources, etc.

Skills and Abilities

• Office management
• Familiarity with college admissions processes
• Computer skills—(MS Office Suite, databases (Salesforce preferred), Mac and PC computers, Content Management Systems, etc.)
• Volunteer coordination
• Comfort with basic financial management
• Internal organizational communications
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education

Personal Traits Necessary for Success

• Detail oriented and extremely organized
• Well-developed interpersonal skills to interface with colleagues, partners, program participants, donors, etc.
• Flexible and adaptive; able to multitask and prioritize
• Good team member
• Innovative, capable of creative problem solving
• Sense of humor (required)

Salary and Benefits
First year salary will be in the range of $30,000-$35,000 full-time plus benefits package (health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, comp time, etc.). Opportunities for advancement of wage, title and responsibilities are anticipated. The VGJ team is a dynamic, diverse and committed group of individuals who seeks not only to improve the world we live in and the lives of returning veterans, but also to model a sustainable, green organization.

Application Process
Please send cover letter, résumé, and references will contact information to team [at] veteransgreenjobs [dot] org and include the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line. No phone calls please. Application Deadline: May 10, 2009. Interviews with promising candidates will take place on rolling basis and position will remain open until filled.

We are looking for thoughtful, personalized cover letters that demonstrate your qualifications and writing style. Please explain why you are inspired to work with Veterans Green Jobs and how you would apply your experience to this position. No phone calls, please.

VGJ is an equal opportunity employer.

VGJ Staff Retreat January 2009 - Crestone, CO