Amazon Watch is seeking a passionate professional for a new position. The Program Director is responsible for managing and directing program staff to deliver results in our advocacy campaigns for human rights, corporate accountability and the preservation of the Amazon's ecological systems. The Program Director is also responsible for helping our program teams deliver effective support to indigenous and local communities in the regions of the Amazon where we work. This position reports to the Executive Director and is part of the senior management team at Amazon Watch.
Deadline for Application: Open until filled
Location: San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC
- Supervise Amazon Watch's program staff;
- Work in collaboration with program staff to develop short and long-range work plans with clear objectives and timetables for achieving results;
- Lead the development of policy positions on key issues;
- Provide support to campaign teams including writing press releases, op-eds, alerts, and articles, traveling to the region, conducting investigation and analysis, and representing Amazon Watch in the media and at public events as needed;
- Create collaborative partnerships with other organizations on current and future campaigns;
- Provide strategic guidance to the campaign team to deliver results;
- Stay informed on the latest threats and new developments affecting the Amazon region, our partners, or our campaigns;
- Work with the development team to cultivate and maintain donors, assist in the preparation of budgets and progress reports; and
- Participate in Amazon Watch's organizational planning process.
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least eight years experience overseeing and implementing international advocacy campaigns for a non-profit or other related organization;
- Strong leadership and management experience with the demonstrated ability to lead productive and vibrant teams, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and guide decision-making processes;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese;
- Possess strong cross-cultural awareness and the ability to build strategic alliances that move the work forward;
- Willingness to travel to Latin America;
- In-depth knowledge of indigenous rights, biodiversity, climate change, corporate accountability, and international development issues in Latin America; and
- Masters Degree in a relevant discipline is preferred
SALARY
Commensurate with experience, plus health, dental, chiropractic, and matching retirement plan option.
TO APPLY
In your cover letter, explain why you would like to join Amazon Watch and why your skills are appropriate for this position. Email your resume and cover letter to:
Helena Brykarz, Contract Recruiter
Global Recruitment Specialists
PO Box 7382
Berkeley, CA USA
Tel / Fax: 510-527-3316
E-mail: HBrykarz@GlobalRecruitment.net
URL: www.globalrecruitment.net
