Earth Island Institute

Program Director

Brower New Leaders Initiative

The Program Director for Earth Island Institute’s Brower New Leaders Initiative (BNLI) will lead the management of an innovative national program to recognize and support young environmental leaders.

The Brower Youth Awards program recognizes six recipients annually, between ages 13-22, chosen based on showing leadership and producing results in environmental conservation, preservation, and/or restoration.  Winners are awarded a cash prize, participate in a public awards ceremony, and become part of an ongoing leadership and mentoring program.  The Brower Youth Awards have recognized 43 winners since its inception in 2000.

The position reports to Earth Island Institute’s Executive Director for Programs in the San Francisco Headquarter Office.

For more information on the New Leaders Initiative, visit our website at www.broweryouthawards.org

Organizational Description:

Since 1982 Earth Island Institute has developed environmental leaders by incubating more than 100 projects working for the conservation, preservation and restoration of the natural world.  EII keeps the public and our members informed through the Earth Island Journal and our website, www.earthisland.org

Earth Island Institute was founded by David Brower, a bold, inspiring leader whose pioneering accomplishments include preservation of the Grand Canyon, passage of the Wilderness Act, use of media to raise environmental awareness and promotion of environmental justice.  Though David Brower died in 2000 at age 88, Earth Island Institute continues to embody his legacy by mentoring a new generation of environmental leaders.

Responsibilities and Priorities of the Position Include:

-- Managing a national recruitment effort of diverse and qualified applicants;

-- Managing the application screening, evaluation, and selection process;

-- Representing the BYA program to the general public and media;

-- Overseeing the website, print, and video press outreach efforts;

-- Building and maintaining strategic partnerships with sister groups;

-- Assisting in foundation, corporate, and donor fundraising;

-- Assisting the annual public ceremony and related events;

-- Developing the mentoring program for ongoing leadership development;

-- Maintaining involvement in the national youth environmental scene;

-- Bringing innovative new ideas to this growing program.

General Qualifications:

-- Commitment to Earth Island Institute’s campaigns and overall mission;

-- Ability to prioritize work and perform effectively under pressure of multiple deadlines;

-- Outstanding written, oral, and electronic communication skills;

-- Ability to supervise consultants and interns;

-- Experience in working with youth or youth-related issues;

-- Experience with Foundation and corporate fundraising;

-- Demonstrated interest in environmental protection;

-- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent skills/life experiences

Earth Island Institute is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, and other members of under-represented groups who will contribute to the diversity of its staff.

Compensation: mid- 40’s, depending on experience, with excellent health insurance and other benefits.

Please send cover letter and resume to e-mail: davep@earthisland.org or fax to  (415) 788-7324