Sr. Specialist, Program Operations - WWF GEF Agency - 26025
World Wildlife Fund job in Washington, DC
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world's leading conservation organizations, seeks a Sr. Specialist, Program Operations - WWF GEF Agency. The Sr. Specialist is responsible for the financial management of specific programs assigned to the role. The position will manage the WWF GEF budgets, financial tracking, analysis and reporting, grants and agreements, and administrative functions for the assigned portfolio. They ensure financial and administrative assistance to, and oversight of, program staff and grantees to ensure that budgets and agreements are in compliance with WWF and GEF policies, procedures, systems, and donor requirements.
Salary Range: $80,600 - $100,800
Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Responsibilities
* Manage annual budgeting process including long range planning and administering budgets.
* Supports the consolidation of program-wide annual budgets including monitoring budgets, producing budget reports, and preparing financial analysis and forecasting for the WWF GEF Agency
* Supports development of proposal budgets. Monitors the lifecycle of the financial progress of proposals throughout execution and close out.
* Coordinates and prepares Portfolio Analysis for funds requests to the GEF Trustee. Reviews and analyzes all project financial reports to ensure compliance and notifies program staff of any problems or discrepancies and provides technical assistance to grantees in resolving problems.
* Manages the allocation of Programmatic staff time on awards, ensures accurate labor charging to donors and performs effort certification reclasses as necessary.
* Manages the lifecycle of outgoing agreements for the WWF GEF Agency to ensure appropriate financial and administrative management systems are implemented to meet the level and complexity of funding to ensure compliance with the GEF.
* Monitoring agreement-related accounts and reconciling conditional grants on a quarterly basis and compiles projections for Q4 accruals on conditional grants.
* Recommends and implements departmental procedures and provides feedback on policies and operating procedures.
* Maintains good working relationships and stays abreast of program issues to provide overall support to program initiatives.
* Partners with Program staff to support operational responsibilities and serves as a resource for financial and administrative policies
* Provides training and guidance to program staff and field staff on budget formulation, tracking and adjustments, expense accounting, financial analysis and reporting, and contract management.
* Identifies training needs and facilitates contracts orientation and training for newly hired program staff, in coordination with other Program Operations staff.
* Supervise Program Operations staff members, providing coaching and mentorship and ensuring good communication and learning
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Key Competencies
* Building Working Relationships: Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders ensuring collaboration and understanding stakeholder needs. (ex. Program staff and Accounting)
* Client and Constituent Focus: Understanding the needs of program staff, grantees, and donors to make project successful connecting to our internal controls paves the pathway for how to move forward.
* Managing competing priorities: Having a well-developed sense of urgency vs priority vs risk is essential.
* Ability to act independently: Ability to manage one's own tasks, make sound decisions and guidance and solve problems with minimal supervision.
Qualifications
* A Bachelor's degree. Accounting, business, public administration, or related field preferred.
* Spanish is STRONGLY prefrered
* MUST HAVE 6+ years of professional work experience:
* Excellent attention to detail, ability to prioritize and work accurately under time constraints.
* Strong organizational, quantitative, and analytical skills.
* Ability to take complex data sets from a highly process-driven environment to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities
* Able to translate quantitative findings into actionable insights that inform strategic business decisions and process improvements
* Portfolio reporting and tracking
* Strong project management experience overseeing financial and administrative activities
* Familiarity with U.S Government funded/bilateral/multilateral projects is highly desirable.
* Experience supervising staff.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Experience working with Adaptive, Smart Simple and Workday systems highly desirable
* Able to operate with considerable independence and discretion
* Experience with non-profit organizations.
* Position may require travel to field offices in US or overseas.
* Fluency in Spanish preferred.
* Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
* Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
* Demonstrates courage by speaking up even when it is difficult, or unpopular.
* Builds trust with colleagues by acting with integrity, owning mistakes, and holding oneself accountable.
* Welcomes other points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement.
* Makes conscious efforts to promote cooperative practices, behaviors, and ways of working across many groups and individuals.
To Apply:
* Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #26025
* Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Auto-ApplyIN-26019 PSE Corporate Philanthropy Intern
World Wildlife Fund job in Washington, DC
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world's leading conservation organizations, seeks a Corporate Philanthropy Intern to join WWF's Private Sector Engagement team. At WWF, we are working to create an organization where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combine to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible, bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.
Position Summary
WWF seeks an intern to assist the Private Sector Engagement (PSE) team in the development and management of corporate partnerships that support WWF's conservation mission, enhance revenue, and raise awareness of WWF and its conservation priorities. The intern will contribute to various projects related to some of WWF's corporate partnerships.
The PSE team works across WWF teams, including climate, food, freshwater, oceans, wildlife, forests, and science to coordinate private engagement efforts. The PSE team works with companies at all stages of their sustainability journey. Together, we map a vision that sets a high sustainability standard across a company's entire operations, and well beyond.
Responsibilities
* Research and Analysis: Assist in industry research and analysis to support the team's strategy for corporate partnerships focused on area-based conservation. This will involve critical thinking and light data entry.
* Grant Support: Support the Major Giving Portfolio Lead in tracking and researching grants and assisting in the preparation of proposals.
* Metric Tracking Support: Compile and monitor PSE Corporate Philanthropy data, providing updates to team members and assisting in the creation of consolidated reports (e.g., quarterly and end-of-year).
* Communication Materials: Support the PSE Corporate Philanthropy team in compiling and reviewing external- and internal-facing communications materials, presentations, and briefings.
Learning Outcomes
* Research and Analytical Skills: Enhanced ability to conduct industry research and analyze data related to corporate partnerships and conservation efforts.
* Grant Writing and Proposal Development: Understanding of grant research processes and experience in assisting with proposal writing.
* Metric Tracking and Reporting: Proficiency in tracking and compiling data, along with experience in creating basic reports.
* Communication and Presentation Skills: Experience in creating and reviewing communication materials and presentations, honing skills in clear and effective messaging.
* Software Proficiency: Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), communication platforms (Zoom, Outlook), and project management software (Monday.com) for scheduling and tech setup.
* Team Collaboration: Experience working collaboratively within a team environment, including active participation in meetings and contributing to group projects.
* Conservation Knowledge: Deeper understanding of WWF's conservation priorities and strategies for engaging the private sector in environmental initiatives.
* Professional Development: Access to professional development resources and learning opportunities with flexibility to learn and network with industry experts.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience) required, with advanced degree in a relevant field such as business administration, environmental science, corporate sustainability, or policy and government affairs preferred.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong research skills
* Attention to detail
* Organized and self-motivated
* Identifies and aligns with WWF's core values:
* COURAGE - We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it's needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.
* INTEGRITY - We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability, and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve.
* RESPECT - We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
* COLLABORATION - We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Compensation: Paid, $20.50 per hour for current undergraduate students (35 hours per week) or $22.50 per hour for current graduate students (35 hours per week)
* Please note that WWF does not provide VISA sponsorship to interns
To Apply:
* Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #IN-26019
* Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Auto-ApplyDirector, Conservation Areas (Washington, DC)
World Wildlife Fund job in Washington, DC
Director, Conservation Areas (Washington, DC) Lead efforts to strengthen global area-based conservation initiatives with a focus on Latin America. Coordinate awareness-raising and capacity-building activities for WWF country offices and diverse partners, including Indigenous peoples' and local community organizations, to enhance understanding and implementation of Area-Based Conservation (ABC) approaches, including Protected Areas (PAs) and Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs). Fostered strategic alliances with key stakeholders and partners to promote collaborative efforts in area-based conservation, advancing shared conservation goals. Identify key landscapes, seascapes and river-basins in WWF-US priority landscapes with good opportunities for enhancing and advancing ABC work. Advise and support ABC assessments and rights holder/stakeholder analyses in specific landscapes/seascapes/river basins. Develop innovative projects and grants related to ABC and OECMs, through active collaboration with project staff, consultants, and other team members to facilitate coordination, communication, and regular reporting. Write reports on main project outcomes and donors. Co-develop fundraising proposals and manage grants to support conservation projects, ensuring that project scopes, budgets, and administrative requirements comply with donor standards. Develop Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) initiatives throughout several geographies, serving as governance lead and supporting with expertise in the development of conservation plans and financial models. Represented the Conservation Areas Team and WWF at international workshops and conferences. Serve as WWF's focal points and lead on Protected and Conserved Areas (30x30) policy and advocacy, promoting unified conservation efforts. Travel to project field locations in Latin America to provide technical analysis, capacity-building support, and logistical assistance for workshops, on ABC and OECMs approaches and assist field offices in integrating ABC approaches in WWF priority places. Overseas travel to Latin America 30%.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Master's degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management or related field.
(NOTE: All of the experience listed below must have been acquired BEFORE you joined WWF-U.S.)
Four years of experience leading teams on policy and advocacy initiatives to develop and finance environmental policies and conservation projects at national and international levels for large international conservation organization.
Experience must include community-based conservation work in Latin America.
Experience developing and managing financial mechanisms for protected areas and OECMs projects in Latin America is required.
Must be fluent in Spanish (spoken and written) to communicate with Spanish-speaking stakeholders and indigenous communities, and to read and interpret technical documents.
Auto-ApplyOutgoing Agreements & Financial Associate Specialist-26032
World Wildlife Fund job in Washington, DC
Overview World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world's leading conservation organizations, seeks a Outgoing Agreements & Financial Associate Specialist. The Outgoing Agreement & Financial Associate Specialist administers outgoing agreements (subgrants, consulting agreements, and other contracts) from issuance through close-out for assigned programs. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and processing agreements; ensuring compliance with donor requirements, WWF policies, and audit standards; and maintaining accurate records in WWF systems (SmartSimple, Workday). The coordinator provides guidance to program staff and grantees, serving as a subject matter expert on agreement procedures. The role also supports financial management by reviewing subgrantee financial reports and budget vs. actuals, processing journal entries and reclasses in Workday, ensuring accurate and timely payments, and identifying and resolving reporting discrepancies. Salary Range: $58,200-$87,200 Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Responsibilities Grants and Contracts Administration * Drafts outgoing agreements (subgrants, consulting agreements, travel support agreements), incorporating scopes of work, budgets, monitoring requirements, and donor provisions. * Reviews and edits scopes of work and budget documents, collaborating with program staff and Program Administrators as needed. * Assesses agreement conditionality and serves as a resource on related questions. * Facilitates and monitors the review and approval process for new agreements and amendments. * Coordinates with Legal, program staff, Program Administrators, and other internal and external stakeholders during agreement negotiations. * Secures authorized signatures, distributes final documents, and tracks set-up for initial payments. * Maintains complete and accurate agreement records in SmartSimple and Workday in accordance with WWF policies and audit standards. * Troubleshoots issues related to agreement and supplier integration and payment processing. * Processes agreement payments in a timely manner, liaising with accounting and program teams to resolve questions. * Monitors and clears advances, and records expenses for conditional grants, consultants, and travel advances. * Monitors compliance with deliverable requirements and follows up on outstanding submissions. * Ensures financial and project reports are acknowledged and routed for timely review; may provide overviews for completeness. * Drafts and processes amendments for grants and consultancies as needed. * Closes out agreements in accordance with WWF policies, coordinating with Program Administrators and Technical Officers. * Provides guidance and support on outgoing agreement procedures and systems (SmartSimple and Workday); serves as a subject matter expert for internal partners. * Ensures real-time visibility of processing status in grant management systems. * Ensures all programmatic and financial documents related to outgoing agreements are properly filed and accessible for audit purposes. * Builds relationships across teams and communicates effectively with internal and external partners. * Works in close coordination with the Manager, Outgoing Agreements, receiving guidance and support to ensure consistency in processes and alignment with unit priorities. Financial Operations * Assists with financial and operational analyses, including and running/reviewing budget vs. actuals reports. * Reviews subgrantee financial reports. * Processes journal entries and reclasses in Workday in accordance with accounting policies. * Ensures timely and accurate processing of agreement payments. * Runs out-of-balance reports and resolves discrepancies. * Reviews the WWF Payroll Journal Hours Accounting report and makes necessary adjustments for any Effort Certification holding account hours. * Reviews the WWF Payroll Journal Hours Accounting report and makes necessary adjustments for any Effort Certification holding account hours. * Other duties as assigned. Key Competencies * Attention to Detail & Accuracy: Ensures completeness and correctness in agreements, financial transactions, and compliance. * Communication: Communicates clearly and concisely with internal stakeholders and external partners. * Organization & Multitasking: Efficiently manages multiple deadlines and priorities. * Collaboration & Teamwork: Works effectively across departments to achieve shared goals. * Analytical Skills: Reviews materials, identifies trends, and recommends improvements. * Independence & Discretion: Exercises sound judgment and autonomy in managing agreements and finances. * Customer Service Orientation: Supports staff and partners while ensuring compliance. * Adaptability & Prioritization: Manages competing deadlines and high-volume periods effectively. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree and two to four years of relevant experience in grants, contracts, public administration, or project/financial management. * Working knowledge of the grants management cycle and basic grant accounting principles is desired. * Strong organizational, analytical, and quantitative skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under time constraints. * Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality, accurate work on time. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across teams and with internal and external partners. * Customer service orientation, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently or as part of a team. * Proficiency in word processing, databases, and spreadsheets (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); familiarity with grants management and accounting systems (e.g., SmartSimple, Workday) is highly desirable. * Ability to operate with independence, discretion, and sound judgment. * Commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion within and across teams. *
Identifies and aligns with WWF's core values: * COURAGE - We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it's needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home. * INTEGRITY - We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability, and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve. * RESPECT - We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future. * COLLABORATION - We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation. To Apply: * Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #26032 * Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Auto-ApplyCoordinator, Earth for Life- 25062
World Wildlife Fund job in Washington, DC
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world's leading conservation organizations, seeks a Coordinator, Earth for Life. The Coordinator, Earth for Life is part of a team that collaborates across WWF-US to catalyze "whole of house" efforts to maximize conservation, climate and livelihood impact for nature and nature's benefits to people through protected and conserved areas. The team brings expertise in inclusive conservation, strategic planning, area-based conservation finance and blended finance (in coordination with the finance community of practice and interdepartmental efforts such as the Nature-based Solutions platform), structuring transactions, and closing PFPs in support of WWF US Goal Teams and their corresponding Integrated Programs with Area-Based Conservation programs: Wildlife, Oceans, Forests, Climate, and Freshwater and Food.
The major function of the Coordinator is to provide overall administrative support to reinforce the smooth functioning of the Earth for Life (EFL) team. The Coordinator role is responsible for performing a variety of both standard and complex administrative duties, contract functions and accounting tasks and providing support to high priority projects and general office needs using administrative skills, organizational skills, and detailed knowledge of the organization and its programs and policies. The position is a critical one as the Coordinator will support the implementation of a number of high profile, fast-moving and complex projects. They include projects worth over $100M, whose support includes the need for considerable skill, adaptability, problem-solving, independent decision-making, initiative and attention to detail.
Salary Range: $56,200 - $70,300
Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Responsibilities
* Grant and Contract Coordination - Responsible for drafting of grant agreement and contracts with consultants and other country offices. Inputs information into the WWF agreement portal and collaborates with technical staff to ensure that necessary information is provided and agreements are progressing. Once agreements are signed, ensures that subgrants to country offices and others are completed in a timely fashion. Tracks incoming financial and technical reports and/or deliverables through the grant and contract cycle.
* Financial support - Leads the development of preliminary data and background information for the EFL budget preparation process, working between the EFL SVP, VP and the Program Operations. This work involves working with other internal stakeholders and external partners. Reviews and processes payments for credit cards transactions, out of pocket expenses, and invoices. Inputs proper coding into the financial system, prepares check and/or wire requests, manages re-classes and serves as the liaison with accounting to track payments. Compiles and reviews financial reports submitted by others. Processes, organizes, and prepares expense reports for input into the financial systems, Workday and Smart Simple software. May monitor expense reports against budget, seeking explanations for significant variations.
* Team strategy - Works closely with EFL SVP, VP and EA to take forward the team strategy, including helping to drive collaborative processes intended to improve team integration and performance and communication and collaboration.
* Document review and preparation - Regularly composes correspondence and program materials including complex documents such as internal quarterly reports and presentations using PowerPoint, ensuring accuracy of content.
* Recordkeeping - Collects programmatic information and maintains records in accordance with policies and procedures, using Microsoft Word, Excel, or specialized databases such as SharePoint and customer relationship management (CRM) software. Responsible for upkeeping EFL Sharepoint folders on a quarterly basis and working with the EFL KM focal point to ensure key documents are stored and records are up to date. Reviews, validates, and inputs data collected or provided by others.
* Internal team meetings: Leads the development of the agenda for a weekly team meeting and supports the running of the meeting, including relevant follow up.
* External meetings/conferences/special events - Responsible for organizing meetings and workshops with external partners, which can include events of up to 60 people. Arranges attendee coordination and material preparation, and engages with external vendors relating to space and equipment rental, AV needs, catering. Registers supervisor(s) and staff for conferences, workshops, and events.
* Report preparation - Prepares and creates reports for internal staff, as well as members, donors, and government staff by creating tables and charts, calculating statistics, interpreting data, and assisting with drafting results summaries. May assist with compiling input for proposals and preparing for presentations.
* Communication - Responds to and schedules meeting requests for supervisor(s) and staff with internal and external individuals. Answers and routes phone calls, greets visitors, and replies to complex inquiries requiring detailed knowledge of departmental procedures.
* General office duties - Manages schedules and makes travel arrangements on behalf of supervisor(s) and team staff. Performs miscellaneous office tasks. May assign work and coordinate projects performed by part-time and temporary staff.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Key Competencies
* Organization and attention to detail: Needs to be able to manage various schedules and technical/administrative requests with a high level of accuracy, organizing self and others.
* Adaptability: Must be able to balance frequently competing priorities and adapt to changing needs and deadlines and various communication styles.
* Collaboration and Communication: The role requires collaboration with team members, colleagues from other teams, and people outside the organization, and must engage regularly, efficiently, and respectfully with others.
* Initiative - To proactively support complex projects and keep task moving forward in a fast-faced work environment, with a team that is located/working in multiple locations worldwide requiring little supervision. Ability to look for ways to improve processes, support team goals, and ensure things are completed on time and accurately.
Qualifications
* A high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 3 to 6+ years of demonstrated and progressively responsible experience in an administrative assistant, project assistant, or coordinator position is required. Bachelors degree preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and specialized databases to create documents, reports, and logs.
* Experience and knowledge of budgets and financial reports.
* Experience in processing contracts, grants and grants management responsibilities.
* Organizational and analytical skills needed for proofreading and editing documents.
* Effective writing and workflow skills are necessary to prepare correspondence, reports and contracts.
* Strong interpersonal skills requiring courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential for effective communications with staff, and visitors.
* Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, work independently, and meet deadlines.
* Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
* Proficiency in Spanish or other languages are a plus.
* Identifies and aligns with WWF's core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration:
* Demonstrates courage by speaking up even when it is difficult, or unpopular.
* Builds trust with colleagues by acting with integrity, owning mistakes, and holding oneself accountable.
* Welcomes other points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement.
* Makes conscious efforts to promote cooperative practices, behaviors, and ways of working across many groups and individuals.
To Apply:
* Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #25062
* Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Auto-ApplyProgram Officer, Strategies and Measures - 26018
World Wildlife Fund job in Washington, DC
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)- US one of the world's leading conservation organization, seeks a Program Officer to support the Strategies and Measures team whose primary responsibility is to provide support to the GEF Agency Management Unit, GCF Accredited Entity, US Government Partnerships and other teams, where time permits, with strategic planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning, adaptive management, reporting and knowledge management in line with WWF Project and Programme Management Standards (Conservation Standards) and in adherence to GEF and GCF policies and guidelines.
Salary Range: $69,000 - $86,100
Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
* This position is HYBRID in our DC headquarters*
Responsibilities
* Leads or supports recruitment and oversight of third-party evaluations and assists with internal reviews of GEF-funded and GCF-funded projects;
* Supports and/or facilitates the development of strong situation analyses, theories of change, monitoring and results frameworks, and knowledge management plans for use in GEF, GCF or USAID concepts and proposals in adherence with WWF and GEF guidelines and policies;
* Reviews & analyzes GEF and GCF project technical and monitoring reports for knowledge management and adaptive management measures; compliance with GEF/GCF policies; verifies annual project ratings;
* Supports with annual submission of WWF GEF Annual Project Implementation Reports;
* Research evidence base for lessons and best practices to apply to GEF, GCF and USAID projects and disseminate lessons and generated knowledge across teams, as applicable;
* Coordinate with GEF AMU and GCF AE to update WWF TRACKS, guidance documents, templates and database/management systems, where applicable, to keep current with WWF Standards and GEF/GCF Guidelines and Policies;
* Helps support administrative tasks for the Strategies and Measures team, ensures e-filing and record keeping is updated and organized (e.g. Update Insight CPM, GEF Portal, M drive or SharePoint files);
* Build capacity of WWF-US and Network staff on WWF Project and Programme Management Standards via onboarding of programmatic staff; team or office support; and Conservation Coaches Community of Practice at WWF-US;
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Key Competencies:
* Interpersonal Communication and Collaboration - Effectively exchanges ideas, information, and feedback in a respectful and constructive manner, building trust and fostering positive working relationships across teams, departments, and diverse backgrounds to achieve shared goals.
* Dealing with Ambiguity - Remains adaptable and composed when priorities, circumstances, or requirements are unclear or shifting, making informed decisions and progressing work despite incomplete or changing information.
* Analytical Thinking - Identifies, interprets, and evaluates relevant data, patterns, and relationships to solve problems, inform decisions, and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.
* Organized - Plans and prioritizes tasks, resources, and time effectively to meet deadlines, maintain quality, and ensure efficient workflow in a dynamic environment.
* Stakeholder Engagement - Builds, nurtures, and maintains productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, actively listening to their needs, aligning expectations, and fostering collaboration to support organizational objectives.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in conservation, environmental science, environmental management, international development, or a related discipline.
* (Related graduate degrees are an advantage and may substitute for up to four years of experience.)
* MUST HAVE 4-6 years' experience:
* Monitoring and evaluation experience;
* Project management;
* Grant development or management;
* Research and data analysis; and/or
* Facilitation, workshops, and/or supporting initiatives.
* Strong preference for Familiarity or experience with Conservation Standards or WWF Project and Programme Management Standards.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, including:
* The ability to communicate complex issues both verbally and in written form and experience with facilitation and/or public speaking
* Familiarity with Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, Teams);
* Familiarity with Miradi software and online facilitation tools, such as Miro and Mural an advantage;
* Ability to operate with independence (as well as collaboratively), under pressure, to meet deadlines and commitments;
* Candidates who are multilingual (French or Spanish preferred);
* Background in community-based engagement is essential and experience in the conservation sector is an advantage.
* Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
* Identifies and aligns with WWF's core values:
* COURAGE - We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it's needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.
* INTEGRITY - We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve.
* RESPECT - We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
* COLLABORATION - We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.
To Apply:
* Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #26018
* Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Auto-ApplyIN-26016 WWF Livestream Fundraising Intern
World Wildlife Fund job in Washington, DC
For over 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world's leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field - more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
At WWF, we are working to create an organization where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combine to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible, bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it. Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.
Position Summary:
WWF seeks a creative and community-minded Livestream Fundraising Intern to help grow and support our network of streamers and online creators. The intern will focus on building relationships, providing campaign resources, and fostering engagement across platforms like Discord, Twitch, and YouTube, helping creators inspire their audiences to protect nature and wildlife.
Location:
Washington, DC based or US Remote - WWF employs interns in all states with the exception of: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Compensation:
$20.50 per hour full-time at 35 hours per week. Must be available after normal working hours (campaign calls tend to be at 6pm ET on Mondays) and available during streams (usually later afternoon/evening/late evening).
Responsibilities
* Community Engagement: Support the growth and day-to-day engagement of WWF's livestream fundraising community on Discord and other social platforms. Help foster a safe and welcoming space where streamers can connect, share ideas, and celebrate their impact.
* Streamer Outreach & Support: Assist in identifying, onboarding, and supporting streamers participating in WWF's fundraising campaigns on platforms such as Twitch and YouTube. Provide resources, answer questions, and help participants feel connected to WWF's mission.
* Campaign Coordination: Contribute to planning and coordination for WWF's 2026 livestream fundraising campaign, including timelines, communications, and activation events. Support fundraisers before, during, and after campaigns. Ensure community members have a positive experience and see the impact of their participation.
* Content Development: Help create digital materials such as campaign toolkits, graphics, and promotional assets that support streamers and highlight their fundraising efforts.
* Data & Insights: Track and analyze community engagement and campaign performance metrics to inform strategy and identify areas for improvement.
Benefits:
* Gain hands-on experience in digital marketing and livestreaming.
* Contribute to meaningful conservation efforts.
* Work with a passionate and supportive team.
* Opportunity for mentorship and professional development.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
* Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with Discord, Twitch and livestreaming tools (i.e. Streamlabs), basic graphic design and video editing skills.
* Excellent research skills
* Attention to detail
* Organized and self-motivated
* Identifies and aligns with WWF's core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration:
* Demonstrates courage by speaking up even when it is difficult, or unpopular.
* Builds trust with colleagues by acting with integrity, owning mistakes, and holding oneself accountable.
* Welcomes other points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement.
* Makes conscious efforts to promote cooperative practices, behaviors, and ways of working across many groups and individuals.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Highly knowledgeable in online streaming platforms, including but not limited to:
* Twitch
* Discord
* YouTube / YouTube Live
* X
* Bluesky
* Instagram
* TikTok
* Pursuing either an Associate's or Bachelor's or Graduate Degree program in communications, marketing, digital media, or a related field. Those studying outside these areas are still encouraged to apply.
* Please note that WWF does not provide VISA sponsorship to interns. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
To Apply:
* Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #IN-26016
* Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Auto-ApplyHead of Fellowship Experience - 26024
World Wildlife Fund job in Washington, DC
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world's leading conservation organizations, seeks a Head of Fellowship Experience to design and lead the experiences that bring the Boundless Fellowship to life. The Boundless Fellowship cultivates a new generation of leaders to protect the world's most vital ecosystems. Through experiential learning, mentorship, and creative collaboration, the Fellowship supports early- and mid-career conservationists from across the Americas. Fellows work across disciplines and borders to craft solutions, bridge divides, and join forces to protect their home landscapes.
This role centers on people: guiding accomplished Fellows through transformative encounters, building trust across cultures, and nurturing a community that endures long after the program ends. This role is creative and deeply human - ideal for a skilled facilitator who loves guiding others through reflection, challenge, and growth. You'll help Fellows connect with each other, with mentor figures, and with vital landscapes and seascapes across the hemisphere.
The Head of Fellowship Experience will shape and facilitate the Fellowship's most defining experiences: in-person "Encounters" in landscapes like the Amazon, the Northern Great Plains, and Brazil's Cerrado; the virtual conversations that keep a far-flung cohort connected; and the relationships that turn a two-year-long program into a lifelong community.
Salary Range: $109,000 - $145,100
Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid work structure with minimum of 2 days a week in office)
Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
* Design and lead immersive Boundless Encounters that weave together leadership, ecology, and community.
* Curate virtual sessions that sustain curiosity, creativity, and belonging between in-person gatherings.
* Serve as a trusted mentor and guide, walking alongside Fellows through the peaks and plateaus of their journeys with Boundless.
* Nurture a vibrant alumni network that continues to grow as Fellows become mentors, collaborators, and hosts for future cohorts.
* Collaborate closely with the Executive Director to ensure every element of the program reflects Boundlness's philosophy: leadership learned through immersion in place, connection with community, and cross-generational mentorship.
* Other duties as assigned
Key Competencies
Big-Picture Thinking - is needed to see how every conversation, landscape, and moment of learning fits into a larger story of transformation within the Fellowship. We are seeking someone gifted at connecting people, ecosystems, and ideas.
Cross-Cultural Communication - is needed to listen, to meet differences with curiosity and respect, and to weave understanding across languages, identities, and lived experiences.
Collaboration and Community Building - is needed to create spaces of trust where Fellows feel seen, heard, and emboldened to be themselves.
Creativity - is needed to design experiences that awaken imagination, invite boldness, and create moments of wonder and beauty within the Fellowship.
Adaptability and Learning Agility - is needed to stay grounded when plans shift, to find meaning in uncertainty, and to adjust with grace, curiosity, and a spirit of adventure.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years' general professional experience in conservation, social impact or related fields (to include at least 3 years' of expereince in leadership development, facilitation, mentorship, education, or program management) is required.
* Demonstrated success in designing, facilitating, and delivering highly visible leadership programs for accomplished professionals is required.
* Experience building and maintaining active networks (fellowship communities, alumni communities, etc.) is highly valued and strongly preferred.
* Experience working with diverse communities and cross-cultural environments is highly valued and strongly preferred.
* Advanced proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese highly desirable.
* Ability to travel internationally approximately 25% of the time, including remote landscapes.
* Proficiency with Zoom and digital collaboration tools is required.
* Business proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
* Identifies and aligns with WWF's core values:
* COURAGE - We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it's needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.
* INTEGRITY - We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability, and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve.
* RESPECT - We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
* COLLABORATION - We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.
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To Apply:
* Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #26024
* Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Auto-ApplyVisiting Faculty, IHP Health
Washington, DC job
Reports to: Program Director, IHP Health and Community
Salary Range: $28,000 - $32,000 (salary commensurate with experience)
Travel insurance provided.
Term of Employment: approximately 5-6 months
Apply by: March 1, 2026
Base of Designation/Remote Eligible: Travel to Washington, DC (USA), India, South Africa, and Argentina required.
Conditional on Enrollment
To apply: Please click on Apply above or visit ******************************************** to submit your application via the online system by uploading the following required items: letter of interest and CV (including the contact information of three academic references). Your letter of interest should address the questions listed further below.
Overview School for International Training (SIT) seeks a Visiting Faculty member to join an interdisciplinary team of faculty and country coordinators leading IHP'
s Health and Community: Globalization, Culture, and Care
program in Fall 2026. Each semester term enrolls approximately 15-30 students from leading U.S. colleges and universities for interdisciplinary study and a global comparative perspective in four different program locations. The Visiting Faculty travels with students to each location for the full duration of the semester. Please note that the following itinerary reflects past semesters and tentative future semesters, but all itineraries are contingent on conditions in each country and program needs: Fall 2026 (late August to mid-December): Washington, DC (USA), India, South Africa, and Argentina
IHP health and community: globalization, culture, & care
IHP Health and Community is a semester-long, global comparative study abroad program for undergraduate students. The program is founded on a concept of health as a product of myriad interrelated determinants from the molecular to the global levels. Health, disease, illness, and wellbeing are seen not only as the outcomes of specific pathogens, toxins, or behavioral factors, but influenced by and acted upon through social relationships, cultural practices and attitudes, political institutions, ecological and economic forces. Thus, we also focus on the role of community in achieving health. Only when considered within this complex web of interrelated factors can we understand the ways health is distributed and experienced within local communities and across regions of the world. The Health and Community curriculum pays special attention to health disparities across the Global South and Global North, as well as a focus on community-driven health initiatives and the role of community in wellbeing.
More information about IHP and the IHP Health and Community program (including draft syllabi, itineraries, etc.) is available through our website: IHP Health and Community: Globalization, Culture, and Care
Responsibilities
We are seeking a Visiting Faculty member who will:
Facilitate learning and teach two courses:
Health, Culture, and Community
(an introductory course based in medical anthropology)
Community Health Research Methods and Ethics
(an introductory research methods class that highlights methods used in public health fieldwork; this course is taught in collaboration with local country staff)
See IHP Health and Community: Globalization, Culture, & Care for details.
Facilitate student learning through briefings, debriefings, and processing of non-lecture program components.
Provide timely feedback on assignments.
Participate in all country program activities including guest speakers, site visits, and other non-lecture components.
Work with the Provost's Office, Program Director, and Country Coordinators, to ensure that any academic, administrative and student problems associated with the program are resolved.
Take appropriate measures to protect the health and safety of students in partnership with SIT Student Affairs and local staff.
Visiting Faculty are responsible for ensuring that all students travelling on the official group flight are checked-in and through immigration.
Collect all receipts for all expenses incurred and complete expense reports in a timely manner according to World Learning financial policies and guidelines.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Experience/Education:
Terminal degree (PhD or equivalent; All But Dissertation considered) and practice researching and teaching in a related field, such as medical anthropology, cultural anthropology, sociology, and/or public health/policy.
Expertise in at least one of the topic areas listed above and general knowledge of history and social theory.
Experience teaching at the college level and a strong commitment to experiential learning, including non-didactic methods that promote critical thinking and field-based research, discussion, and self-reflection.
Experience living and working abroad, ideally in at least one of the program countries listed above (preferred).
Required Behaviors:
Must be able to meet the physical, emotional maturity, and mental health demands as well as possess the personal qualities - patience, adaptability, collegiality, cross-cultural competence, and organization - needed to be part of an intensive, team-oriented study abroad program that covers four countries in one semester.
The ability and desire to support and communicate with students throughout the study abroad experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Vaccination is strongly recommended for all employees in our U.S. offices except for those receiving medical or religious exemptions. If boosters are subsequently recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) then employees and faculty will be recommended to receive the booster within thirty (30) days of their eligibility.
Letter of Interest:
Traveling with college-aged students for an entire semester, guiding their learning and field research in urban and rural environments, as well as conducting classroom discussions and small-group seminars, presents unique challenges, and demands unique qualities of faculty members. Please consider this point carefully in your letter of interest, paying special attention to how you handle the conceptual, pedagogical, intercultural, and interpersonal demands of this program. What in your academic background and work experience has prepared you to step into this role? What specifically interests you about this Visiting Faculty opportunity as opposed to a more traditional academic position?
Benefits:
Travel insurance provided outside of home base and subject to plan terms.
Strategic Alliances Manager
Remote or Washington, DC job
First Book has a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy (medical and religious exemptions permitted).
Proof of fully vaccinated status is required before an interview.
First Book (*********************** believes that education offers children the best possible path out of poverty. Reaching 5 million children from birth to age 18 annually, First Book has also built the country's largest and fastest growing network of educators serving kids in need: today First Book reaches 600,000 educators nationwide - and growing every week.
A global leader in social enterprise, First Book harnesses the strategies of the private sector to advance social change. First Book has built a family of social enterprises to serve its network of educators and support children in need including the First Book Marketplace, The First Book Accelerator, First Book Insights, and a range of other efforts. In fact, since 1992, First Book has distributed more than 225 million books and educational materials to children from low-income families. Because of its record of innovation and impact, First Book has been celebrated globally by such institutions as the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, the World Economic Forum and in case studies at Columbia Business School, Wharton Business School, the Yale School of Management, and the London School of Economics. Finally, Charity Navigator recently awarded First Book its highest rating, including a perfect 100% score for Accountability & Transparency.
About the position:
(This is not a 100% remote position/ MANDATORY IN OFFICE: Tuesday & Wednesday)
First Book is a leader in both philanthropic and public-private sector partnerships, focused on removing barriers to education for kids in need. The Manager of Strategic Alliances will help design and manage philanthropic corporate partnerships for First Book. Corporate partners represent a diversity of industries, including Disney, KPMG, Pizza Hut, Netflix, Intel, Kendra Scott, and more.
The Manager will play a principal role in cultivating and strengthening corporate relationships in a dynamic, fast-paced organization. Responsibilities include partner research, strategy development, relationship building, project management, budgeting, and partnership marketing. The Manager should possess experience in cause-based marketing, corporate partnership development, and/or consulting with the private sector. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong interest in fundraising, a track record of account management, solid business writing and presentation skills, excellent verbal communication, experience with pitch formation and delivery, creative and bold thinking, exceptional critical thinking skills,
and a passion for corporate social responsibility.
The Manager will work with colleagues on the Strategic Alliances Team, as well as collaborate extensively with team members across the organization to ensure that organizational needs are met through corporate partnerships. The Manager will report directly to the VP of Strategic Alliances.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Maintain established partner retention goals and identify a set number of qualified expansion opportunities per quarter.
Lead partnership campaigns and initiatives, delivering projects on time, within budget, and in alignment with documented scopes and cross-functional timelines.
Maintain accurate Salesforce records by entering partner activities within 48 hours and completing weekly pipeline updates.
Develop and submit data-driven partner impact reports by required deadlines, ensuring accuracy and use of standardized reporting templates.
Coordinate cross-functional deliverables according to agreed timelines and ensure internal stakeholders receive required materials or updates within established SLAs.
Produce quarterly summaries highlighting philanthropic, CSR, and cause-marketing trends and identify potential impacts or opportunities for the partner portfolio.
Conduct monthly reviews of partner business developments and document recommendations for renewals, expansions, or engagement adjustments.
Other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience:
BA/BS required
A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of work experience in a corporate fundraising, client development, or client management capacity, and a strong interest in corporate social responsibility
All full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
• Hybrid work environment - can work from home and office
• Dental & medical insurance
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Twelve Annual Holidays
• 401K and employer matching pension contribution
• Transportation benefits
TO APPLY:
Candidates are invited to submit a resume, and a cover letter that details your interest in the position to *********************************** If you need assistance applying, please reach out to us at ********************** / **************.
See what First Book has been up to!:
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Coordinator, Strategic Alliances
Remote or Washington, DC job
First Book has a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy (medical and religious exemptions permitted).
Proof of fully vaccinated status is required before an interview.
First Book (*********************** believes that education offers children the best possible path out of poverty. Reaching 5 million children from birth to age 18 annually, First Book has also built the country's largest and fastest growing network of educators serving kids in need: today First Book reaches 600,000 educators nationwide - and growing every week.
A global leader in social enterprise, First Book harnesses the strategies of the private sector to advance social change. First Book has built a family of social enterprises to serve its network of educators and support children in need including the First Book Marketplace, The First Book Accelerator, First Book Insights, and a range of other efforts. In fact, since 1992, First Book has distributed more than 225 million books and educational materials to children from low-income families. Because of its record of innovation and impact, First Book has been celebrated globally by such institutions as the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, the World Economic Forum and in case studies at Columbia Business School, Wharton Business School, the Yale School of Management, and the London School of Economics. Finally, Charity Navigator recently awarded First Book its highest rating, including a perfect 100% score for Accountability & Transparency.
About the position:
(This is not a 100% remote position/ MANDATORY IN OFFICE: Tuesday & Wednesday)
First Book currently seeks a Coordinator of Corporate Partnerships on its Strategic Alliances team. The Coordinator will help implement and support First Book's award-winning, cause-based marketing and corporate social responsibility (CSR) campaigns. These campaigns involve partnerships with industry leaders including KPMG, Citi, Pizza Hut, and Disney. Successful candidates will demonstrate a track record in project management, business writing, event planning, creative thinking and a passion for corporate social responsibility.
The Coordinator will provide partnership management support, event planning and execution, corporate communications and budgeting in addition to assisting in the development of partnership proposals in a dynamic, fast-paced organization led by an internationally recognized social entrepreneur. In their role, the Coordinator will develop expertise in cause-based marketing and public-private sector partnerships that help partners reach their marketing and social impact goals while furthering First Book's mission.
Coordinator will work with the Strategic Alliances Team and report directly to the Vice President of Strategic Alliances.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Support internal preparation for partner meetings.
Support event logistics in close collaboration with corporate partners and First Book members
Assist with tracking and administrative coordination
Support communications tasks for cause-marketing campaigns by gathering materials and routing items for review.
Participate in team meetings by providing administrative support and capturing action items.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the organization to meet partnership goals
Provide administrative support to the Strategic Alliances team, including scheduling, meeting coordination, gift acknowledgments, pipeline updates, and basic partner/prospect research.
Travel, as needed, up to 40% in peak partnership activation periods
Perform general administrative tasks and other assigned duties to support department operations.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:
An entrepreneurial spirit, this is core to First Book's DNA. Must be a tenacious self-starter.
A passion for First Book's mission and vision for the future.
Strong employee and team management skills. Must work well with cross-functional teams and be able to multitask with ease.
Ability to manage through complexity and ambiguity within highly matrixed organizations.
Strong presentation skills.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
A sense of humor. This one is required.
Education and/or Experience:
Possess a minimum of 1-3 years' work experience (will also consider internship experience)
BA/BS; Coursework in business, marketing, and social enterprise preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience with a donor database(s), CRM system (Salesforce), as well as professional experience with social media preferred
All full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
Hybrid work environment - can work from home and office
Dental & medical insurance
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage
Vacation leave
Sick leave
Twelve Annual Holidays
401K and employer matching pension contribution
Transportation benefits
TO APPLY:
Application Instructions
Candidates are invited to submit a resume and a cover letter that details their interest in the position to ***************************************
Applications submitted through external sites (including Idealist) will not be considered.
If you need assistance with applying, please reach out to Tasha McNeill at ************** or **********************.
See what First Book has been up to!:
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Chief Growth Officer
Washington, DC job
Job Description
Base Salary
$195-$250K
Compensation & Benefits
IREX offers a competitive executive compensation package commensurate with experience and talent, including base salary, bonus structure, and comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
To Apply
Please submit your resume, as well as a cover letter addressing your qualifications (please see below) for this critical role.
About IREX (*************
For more than 50 years, IREX has delivered results in complex environments. We solve problems through partnership, bridge divides where interests conflict, and develop leaders committed to impact. The youth we empower build stronger economies. The educators we support improve learning for countless students. The critical thinking skills we advance help people make informed decisions about their futures.
IREX is at a transformative moment. Our 2040 Ambition requires a fundamental shift in how the organization grows and sustains itself.
The Game-Changer that IREX Seeks
IREX seeks a seasoned Chief Growth Officer (CGO) with a proven record of personally leading and scaling diversified revenue engines and positioning mission-driven organizations for long-term sustainability and independence.
Serve as a key member of the Executive Team
Provide strategic counsel to the President & CEO
Success in this role requires shifting IREX from grant-dependent thinking to a diversified, entrepreneurial growth model, while maintaining strong mission and customer focus.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, international development, or a related field
MBA or master's degree strongly preferred
10-15 years of experience in fundraising, business development, or revenue generation
Minimum of 7 years in senior executive leadership roles
Proven ability to achieve ambitious growth targets via integrated, enterprise-level strategy
Deep experience positioning organizations in competitive or crowded markets
Exceptional ability to cultivate and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders
Strong financial acumen across funding models, pricing, cost structures, and long-term sustainability planning
Preferred Experience
Direct experience working in international development or nonprofit organizations
Familiarity with U.S. Government funding and grant-making
Experience with digital transformation and/or technology-enabled growth
Experience partnering with Boards/Executives on growth strategy and fundraising
Possession of an established network of funders, partners, or collaborators
The Opportunity
The Chief Growth Officer (CGO) is a newly created executive role that will drive IREX's future growth and be a cornerstone of its long-term sustainability and independence.
The CGO also leads the Catalyst Hub, one of IREX's three primary organizational hubs, and owns an enterprise-wide growth strategy. The Catalyst Hub includes the New Business Development Unit, Strategic Partnerships, and Strategic Initiatives, and will be able to tap into talent across IREX, providing the CGO with an experienced team capable of advancing ambitious growth objectives from day one.
Operating through IREX's Strategic Initiatives and a proactive “push model,” the CGO positions the organization in new markets, cultivates new funding relationships, and accelerates revenue diversification beyond traditional USG funding.
This is a build-and-lead role with broad influence across the organization. The CGO is ultimately accountable for achieving the ambitious goals of raising new funds while diversifying to 35% non-USG revenue by 2030.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Growth & Revenue
Develop and execute growth strategies aligned with IREX's 2040 Ambition
Identify, test, and scale new revenue streams across institutional, corporate, individual, and earned-income sources
Oversee strategic initiatives that position IREX in new and emerging markets
Set and achieve ambitious revenue targets, including 35% non-USG revenue by 2030
Business Development & Partnerships
Oversee U.S. Government and non-USG business development
Build and manage relationships with a broad range of external stakeholders
Move beyond grantor-grantee models to position us as an essential solution partner
Customer Impact, Communications & Thought Leadership
Oversee customer impact and communications in support of growth and CEO's agenda
Lead external thought leadership and innovation initiatives
Guide re-branding and customer impact positioning to expand awareness among new audiences
Leadership & Executive Partnership
Collaborate with the Executive Team to drive revenue growth aligned with IREX 2040 Ambition and enable market-facing pricing and costing tools and mechanisms
Build, lead and mentor the Catalyst Hub team
Foster an entrepreneurial, results-oriented culture across the organization
Collaborate closely with executive peers and the Center of Technical Excellence
Shape a culture of agility that advances initiatives with purpose, speed, and results
Integrate technical expertise effectively into revenue growth and diversification efforts
Ensure strong customer focus across all strategic initiatives
Equal Opportunity Employer
IREX seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support IREX's mission and who respect and promote excellence through diversity. IREX is committed to equal opportunity and follows recruitment and selection practices that comply with all applicable employment laws. To this end, IREX recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals based on merit and experience.
We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Cybersecurity Advisor/Project Manager
Washington, DC job
Job Description
Salary: $100,000-$130,000 + comprehensive benefits
Status: Full-time, regular employee
Sponsorship: Not eligible for immigration sponsorship
Why Join IREX?
We're doers, not dreamers. With decades of global, on-the-ground experience, IREX turns vision into measurable impact. We work toward a more just, inclusive, and prosperous world-strengthening institutions, empowering communities, and transforming systems so people can thrive.
Join a team that values innovation, adaptability, and collaboration. Here, you'll work with intelligent, mission-driven colleagues committed to advancing global digital resilience and cybersecurity capacity.
The Opportunity
IREX is seeking a forward-thinking Deputy Project Director & Senior Technical Advisor to help lead high-impact cybersecurity and digital resilience programs around the world.
In this role, you will drive day-to-day project operations, provide hands-on technical guidance, and mentor beneficiaries delivering cybersecurity assistance to civil society organizations, government partners, and vulnerable communities. You'll ensure that technical strategies are actionable, context-specific, and aligned with project vision.
What You'll Do
Lead project planning, timelines, budgeting, and execution
Oversee field operations and provide direct technical assistance to beneficiaries
Manage and mentor staff and consultants to ensure high-quality service delivery
Collaborate closely with the Senior Technical Advisor, Project Director, and key partners
Translate complex cybersecurity strategies into clear guidance for diverse audiences
Build and maintain strong relationships with beneficiaries, donors, and stakeholders
Ensure compliance with IREX, donor, and local government requirements
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, computer science, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
3+ years leading cybersecurity or technical programs, ideally in international development or humanitarian contexts
5+ years total relevant career experience
Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, or CISA
In-depth understanding of at least one of cybersecurity framework, including CIS CSC, NIST SP 800-53/171, ISO 27001, or SAFETAG
Hands-on experience conducting risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and technical reporting
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams while managing multiple priorities
Experience guiding organizations through cybersecurity assessments and field-based implementation
Clear, concise executive reporting skills
Nice to Have
Experience with the Microsoft security ecosystem: Managed and optimized the end-to-end Microsoft security ecosystem (Defender XDR, Intune, Sentinel/KQL), leading daily Security Operations, incident response, and vulnerability management.
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
IREX is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, disability, or any protected status. Reasonable accommodation is available in accordance with the ADA and ADAAA.
Additional Perks
At IREX, you'll work alongside committed, passionate, and collaborative colleagues who are united by a shared mission-making it a truly rewarding place to work. We offer learning, development, and growth opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being.
Please note: While we aim to offer competitive compensation, not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.
Disability Specifications
IREX will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008.
Equal Opportunity Employer
IREX seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support IREX's mission and who respect and promote excellence through diversity. IREX is committed to equal opportunity and follows recruitment and selection practices that comply with all applicable employment laws. To this end, IREX recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals based on merit and experience.
We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
New Business, Sr. Director
Remote or Washington, DC job
First Book has a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy (medical and religious exemptions permitted). Proof of fully vaccinated status is required before an interview.
About First Book:First Book (*********************** believes that education offers children the best possible path out of poverty. Reaching 5 million children from birth to age 18 annually, First Book has also built the countrys largest and fastest growing network of educators serving kids in need: today First Book reaches 600,000 educators nationwide and growing every week.
A global leader in social enterprise, First Book harnesses the strategies of the private sector to advance social change. First Book has built a family of social enterprises to serve its network of educators and support children in need including the First Book Marketplace, The First Book Accelerator, First Book Insights, and a range of other efforts. In fact, since 1992, First Book has distributed more than 225 million books and educational materials to children from low-income families. Because of its record of innovation and impact, First Book has been celebrated globally by such institutions as the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, the World Economic Forum and in case studies at Columbia Business School, Wharton Business School, the Yale School of Management, and the London School of Economics. Finally, Charity Navigator recently awarded First Book its highest rating, including a perfect 100% score for Accountability & Transparency.
About the position:
Position Details and Requirements: Expected Hire Date: January 2026
Do you have a private-sector head and a public-sector heart? First Book seeks a creative, values-driven, and entrepreneurial individual to lead new business development strategies for this fast-growing organization. The ideal candidate is a demonstrated leader with experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic organization, possesses an entrepreneurial spirit, and has a highly collaborative work style. The position sources and cultivates NEW corporate partnerships, and also focuses on capacity-building and programmatic strategies that support our organizational growth.
Responsibilities include leading revenue generation of $2 million (minimum), strategy development, relationship building, project management, budgeting, partnership marketing, and team management. The person in this role must be an experienced financial developer or revenue generator, possess solid business writing and presentation skills, excellent verbal communication, experience with pitch formation and delivery, creative and bold thinking, exceptional critical thinking skills, and a passion for corporate social responsibility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Effectively lead a team of passionate staff members who lead and support new business development efforts.
Responsible for a business development team with an annual revenue goal of $2M.
Design and launch cause marketing campaigns and corporate partnerships that directly benefit local communities in need.
Develop an overarching strategy to secure new corporate relationships in collaboration with Senior Leadership at First Book.
Design and lead new business strategies to secure additional unrestricted corporate funds to further First Books mission.
Conceptualize, develop, and present funding concepts and pitches to leading multinational corporations.
Forge new relationships with potential corporate funders and develop leads.
Lead efforts to prioritize funding opportunities and prospect lists in collaboration with the Strategic Alliances and Executive Team.
Collaborate across marketing communications, engagement, e-commerce and operations to create and implement value-added, integrated programs that advance organizational goals.
Respond to and undertake special projects that advance the department as requested by EVP, Strategic Alliances.
Collaborate with EVP, Strategic Alliances on the ongoing development of the department including overall vision, operational processes, staffing, professional development, performance management, etc.
Work with other department leaders to develop monitoring and results frameworks for key performance indicators (KPIs). Ensure consistency in the variety of KPIs across projects, to be in alignment with overall project portfolio goals.
Meet annual financial goals as determined by the Executive Team and EVP, Strategic Alliances.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:
Demonstrated track record in sales and account management with corporate philanthropy, cause marketing programs, corporate fundraising/sponsorship, and/or business development with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a client services environment.
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience leading a high-performing sales/business development team; nonprofit corporate partnership/sponsorships sales experience preferred
Experience securing funds from Fortune 500 companies and/or major philanthropic foundations is a requirement, with current contacts maintained at those institutions.
Proficiency with Salesforce preferred and/or other CRM platforms such as Raisers Edge, etc.
Entrepreneurial work experience is a plus
Proven budget management skills.
Experience working in a matrixed reporting structure environment.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the internal staff and external clients.
Must be proactive and a self-starter with excellent problem-solving and implementation skills.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment as a member of a vibrant team with the ability to meet designated deadlines.
Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
Proficiency with MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent business writing and presentation skills.
Travel is required as necessary, up to 40%.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred
Prior work experience in private and social impact sectors; consulting or agency experience preferred.
All full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
Hybrid work environment - can work from home and office
Dental & medical insurance
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage
Vacation leave
Sick leave
Twelve Annual Holidays
401K and employer matching pension contribution
Transportation benefits
TO APPLY:
Application Instructions
Candidates are invited to submit a resume and a cover letter that details their interest in the position to***************************************
Applications submitted through external sites (including Idealist) will not be considered.
If you need assistance applying, please reach out to Tasha McNeill, ************** or **********************.
See what First Book has been up to!:
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Senior Program Officer for Food and Freshwater, Policy and Government - 26031
World Wildlife Fund job in Washington, DC
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world's leading international conservation organizations, seeks an experienced policy advocate and government relations professional to join its Policy and Government Affairs team to help advance WWF policy and funding priorities with the United States government. The individual will be responsible for developing and leading lobbying and advocacy strategies around WWF priority issues of food system transformation and freshwater policy, working as part of a dynamic and transparent team environment and in close collaboration with relevant WWF substance experts from across the organization. The individual will also be responsible for building and managing strong and positive relationships with U.S. government stakeholders in both Congress and the Administration and for positively promoting WWF's brand and reputation as well as its access to key decisionmakers and its ability to advance its overall priorities and policy objectives.
Salary Range: $89,600 - $112,100
Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Responsibilities
* Creates, implements, and supports outreach and advocacy strategies to influence U.S. government stakeholders and their actions around one or more WWF priorities. Priorities will include food system strengthening and reducing food loss and waste, domestic and international freshwater access and ecosystem connectivity, and conservation priorities in the Great Plains.
* Develops and supports lobbying strategies, devising compelling communications to influence U.S. government audiences, creating opportunities to highlight WWF projects and experts, representing WWF on advocacy coalitions with external partners (including leading these at times), and representing WWF and the Policy and Government Affairs team with the full range of external and internal contacts, including via public speaking opportunities on occasion.
* Represents, advocates, and is point of contact with government partners in the administrative and legislative branches on portfolio issues and priorities. Cultivates and manages strong relationships with U.S. government stakeholders to build and maintain WWF's access and influence and its ability to advance its full range of federal policy priorities.
* Tracks legislation, appropriations, regulatory action, political processes and trends, and individual policymakers and their priorities to identify and capitalize on opportunities for WWF to advance objectives.
* Composes or contributes to memos, fact sheets, case studies, testimony, public comments, policy briefs, presentation materials, and speeches or other verbal remarks to be delivered by WWF representatives, including senior staff and leadership at times. Works with relevant WWF experts and staff, analyzes, redlines, and/or drafts U.S. government policy documents, including legislation, amendments, executive orders, presidential memos, regulations, agency guidance, etc.
* Actively promotes coordination, collaboration, and information sharing within and across teams to maximize results across WWF's full set of priority issues and ensure its capacities and expertise are deployed efficiently and effectively in pursuit of the organization's objectives. Collaborates closely with other Policy and Government Affairs staff, particularly where portfolios and responsibilities overlap or are cross-cutting.
* Manages consultants, budgets, and projects, as necessary, and helps to manage and mentor junior staff.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Key Competencies
* Interpersonal communication skills: Communicates clearly, effectively, and accurately with internal and external audiences, including government stakeholders in Congress and the Administration. Adapts communication style to the appropriate audience and understands the value of different communication and behavioral styles to build rapport and fosters positive relationships and collaboration. Translates technical information into clear and actionable policy recommendations for government stakeholders.
* Leadership and Advocacy: Skillfully and effectively advocates for policy positions and recommendations with external audiences, including with government stakeholders and as part of collaborative efforts with NGO partners. Demonstrates the ability to develop and implement successful advocacy strategies that achieve priority policy objectives, working effectively as part of a team and in coalitions. Demonstrates a strong ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate effectively in order to advance WWF's policy priorities with government and organizational partners.
* Initiative/Drive: Proactive in implementing strategic plans to advance team and organizational goals and personal workplans, while maintaining broad awareness of emerging opportunities to deliver on WWF's policy priorities, as well as emerging challenges. Independently motivated and demonstrates initiative and creativity in implementing strategic plans to achieve PGA team priorities and deliver on personal workplans. Committed to WWF's mission and delivering on team and individual goals.
* Collaboration and Inclusion: Fosters a culture of collaboration, internally within the PGA team, among teams contributing to Food and Freshwater Policy, and across the organization more broadly, as well as externally with organizational and coalition partners and government stakeholders. Builds strong relationships and leverages these to advance WWF policy priorities and enhance WWF's overall reputation and influence with strategic partners on a range of issues. Is a committed team player and defaults to inclusion, transparency, and collaboration within and across teams.
* Time management and accountability/follow through: Establishes time-bound goals and workplans proactively, communicating to manager and teammates regularly on their progress. Adaptively manages time and workload to advance multiple workstreams and tasks while prioritizing outreach, engagement, and relationship management with government stakeholders. Takes ownership of projects and delivers results in a way that strengthens credibility and trust among both internal colleagues and external partners.
Qualifications
* A Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience in conservation, policy, or advocacy. Advanced degree preferred.
* Strong existing working relationships preferred, including with relevant coalition players and Congressional, including Committee, and Executive branch staff. In particular, Agriculture Committees and USDA.
* Must be willing to register as a federal lobbyist.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective public speaking and the ability to communicate complex issues both verbally and in written form.
* Ability to effectively prioritize and produce high-quality work under time constraints
* Excellent organizational and project leadership skills
* Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
* Familiarity with Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
* Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
* Identifies and aligns with WWF's core values:
* COURAGE - We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it's needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.
* INTEGRITY - We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve.
* RESPECT - We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
* COLLABORATION - We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.
To Apply:
* Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #26031
* Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Auto-ApplyCoordinator, Strategic Alliances
Remote or Washington, DC job
First Book has a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy (medical and religious exemptions permitted).
Proof of fully vaccinated status is required before an interview.
About First Book:
First Book (*********************** believes that education offers children the best possible path out of poverty. Reaching 5 million children from birth to age 18 annually, First Book has also built the countrys largest and fastest growing network of educators serving kids in need: today First Book reaches 600,000 educators nationwide and growing every week.
A global leader in social enterprise, First Book harnesses the strategies of the private sector to advance social change. First Book has built a family of social enterprises to serve its network of educators and support children in need including the First Book Marketplace, The First Book Accelerator, First Book Insights, and a range of other efforts. In fact, since 1992, First Book has distributed more than 225 million books and educational materials to children from low-income families. Because of its record of innovation and impact, First Book has been celebrated globally by such institutions as the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, the World Economic Forum and in case studies at Columbia Business School, Wharton Business School, the Yale School of Management, and the London School of Economics. Finally, Charity Navigator recently awarded First Book its highest rating, including a perfect 100% score for Accountability & Transparency.
About the position:
(This is not a 100% remote position/ MANDATORY IN OFFICE: Tuesday & Wednesday)
First Book currently seeks a Coordinator of Corporate Partnerships on its Strategic Alliances team. The Coordinator will help implement and support First Books award-winning, cause-based marketing and corporate social responsibility (CSR) campaigns. These campaigns involve partnerships with industry leaders including KPMG, Citi, Pizza Hut, and Disney. Successful candidates will demonstrate a track record in project management, business writing, event planning, creative thinking and a passion for corporate social responsibility.
The Coordinator will provide partnership management support, event planning and execution, corporate communications and budgeting in addition to assisting in the development of partnership proposals in a dynamic, fast-paced organization led by an internationally recognized social entrepreneur. In their role, the Coordinator will develop expertise in cause-based marketing and public-private sector partnerships that help partners reach their marketing and social impact goals while furthering First Books mission.
Coordinator will work with the Strategic Alliances Team and report directly to the Vice President of Strategic Alliances.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Support internal preparation for partner meetings.
Support event logistics in close collaboration with corporate partners and First Book members
Assist with tracking and administrative coordination
Support communications tasks for cause-marketing campaigns by gathering materials and routing items for review.
Participate in team meetings by providing administrative support and capturing action items.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the organization to meet partnership goals
Provide administrative support to the Strategic Alliances team, including scheduling, meeting coordination, gift acknowledgments, pipeline updates, and basic partner/prospect research.
Travel, as needed, up to 40% in peak partnership activation periods
Perform general administrative tasks and other assigned duties to support department operations.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:
An entrepreneurial spirit, this is core to First Books DNA. Must be a tenacious self-starter.
A passion for First Books mission and vision for the future.
Strong employee and team management skills. Must work well with cross-functional teams and be able to multitask with ease.
Ability to manage through complexity and ambiguity within highly matrixed organizations.
Strong presentation skills.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
A sense of humor. This one is required.
Education and/or Experience:
Possess a minimum of 1-3 years work experience (will also consider internship experience)
BA/BS; Coursework in business, marketing, and social enterprise preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience with a donor database(s), CRM system (Salesforce), as well as professional experience with social media preferred
All full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
Hybrid work environment - can work from home and office
Dental & medical insurance
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage
Vacation leave
Sick leave
Twelve Annual Holidays
401K and employer matching pension contribution
Transportation benefits
TO APPLY:
Application Instructions
Candidates are invited to submit a resume and a cover letter that details their interest in the position to***************************************
Applications submitted through external sites (including Idealist) will not be considered.
If you need assistance with applying, please reach out to Tasha McNeill at ************** ************************.
See what First Book has been up to!:
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Strategic Alliances Manager
Remote or Washington, DC job
First Book has a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy (medical and religious exemptions permitted).
Proof of fully vaccinated status is required before an interview.
About First Book:
First Book (*********************** believes that education offers children the best possible path out of poverty. Reaching 5 million children from birth to age 18 annually, First Book has also built the countrys largest and fastest growing network of educators serving kids in need: today First Book reaches 600,000 educators nationwide and growing every week.
A global leader in social enterprise, First Book harnesses the strategies of the private sector to advance social change. First Book has built a family of social enterprises to serve its network of educators and support children in need including the First Book Marketplace, The First Book Accelerator, First Book Insights, and a range of other efforts. In fact, since 1992, First Book has distributed more than 225 million books and educational materials to children from low-income families. Because of its record of innovation and impact, First Book has been celebrated globally by such institutions as the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, the World Economic Forum and in case studies at Columbia Business School, Wharton Business School, the Yale School of Management, and the London School of Economics. Finally, Charity Navigator recently awarded First Book its highest rating, including a perfect 100% score for Accountability & Transparency.
About the position:
(This is not a 100% remote position/ MANDATORY IN OFFICE: Tuesday & Wednesday)
First Book is a leader in both philanthropic and public-private sector partnerships, focused on removing barriers to education for kids in need. The Manager of Strategic Alliances will help design and manage philanthropic corporate partnerships for First Book. Corporate partners represent a diversity of industries, including Disney, KPMG, Pizza Hut, Netflix, Intel, Kendra Scott, andmore.
The Manager will play a principal role in cultivating and strengthening corporate relationships in a dynamic, fast-paced organization. Responsibilities include partner research, strategy development, relationship building, project management, budgeting, and partnership marketing. The Manager should possess experience in cause-based marketing, corporate partnership development, and/or consulting with the private sector. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong interest in fundraising, a track record of account management, solid business writing and presentation skills, excellent verbal communication, experience with pitch formation and delivery, creative and bold thinking, exceptional critical thinking skills,
and a passion for corporate social responsibility.
The Manager will work with colleagues on the Strategic Alliances Team, as well as collaborate extensively with team members across the organization to ensure that organizational needs are met through corporate partnerships. The Manager will report directly to the VP of Strategic Alliances.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Maintain established partner retention goals and identify a set number of qualified expansion opportunities per quarter.
Lead partnership campaigns and initiatives, delivering projects on time, within budget, and in alignment with documented scopes and cross-functional timelines.
Maintain accurate Salesforce records by entering partner activities within 48 hours and completing weekly pipeline updates.
Develop and submit data-driven partner impact reports by required deadlines, ensuring accuracy and use of standardized reporting templates.
Coordinate cross-functional deliverables according to agreed timelines and ensure internal stakeholders receive required materials or updates within established SLAs.
Produce quarterly summaries highlighting philanthropic, CSR, and cause-marketing trends and identify potential impacts or opportunities for the partner portfolio.
Conduct monthly reviews of partner business developments and document recommendations for renewals, expansions, or engagement adjustments.
Other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience:
BA/BS required
A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of work experience in a corporate fundraising, client development, or client management capacity, and a strong interest in corporate social responsibility
All full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
Hybrid work environment - can work from home and office
Dental & medical insurance
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage
Vacation leave
Sick leave
Twelve Annual Holidays
401K and employer matching pension contribution
Transportation benefits
TO APPLY:
Candidates are invited to submit a resume, and a cover letter that details your interest in the position to *********************************** If you need assistance applying, please reach out to us at ********************** / **************.
See what First Book has been up to!:
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Senior Program Officer, Strategic Planning and Finance-26021
World Wildlife Fund job in Washington, DC
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world's leading conservation organization, seeks a Senior Program Officer, Strategic Planning and Finance on the Earth for Life team, preferably located at our Washington, DC office. This role involves developing detailed conservation plans and financial models for Project Finance for Permanence and other initiatives that provide long-term financial support to area-based conservation programs. The Senior Program Officer will work on concurrent projects based in different countries; develop and manage working relationships with WWF staff, partner organizations and consultants; and guide and train counterparts based abroad on financial modeling and related processes. As part of WWF's broader Conservation Finance Community of Practice, the Senior Program Officer will collaborate with finance professionals from across the organization on the development, design, and implementation of priority initiatives. The Senior Program Officer will report to a Manager of Strategic Planning and Finance in the Earth for Life Initiative.
Salary Range: $84,800 - $106,000
Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Responsibilities
* Develop detailed long-term financial models (projections of costs and funding needs, mapping costs to funding sources, financial analysis) for Project Finance for Permanence and other large-scale area based conservation initiatives
* With partner organizations, design and build agreement on initiative scope (geographic and thematic), conservation goals, activities and indicators
* Communicate financial analysis scope, approach, assumptions to various audiences; based on analysis, make recommendations on sustainable financing mechanism prioritization, design and implementation
* Train in-country partner organizations on financial modeling and related processes
* Clearly document conservation scope, financial needs, and related assumptions
* Contribute to funding proposals by providing technical content
* Other responsibilities assigned by position's manager
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in a management, finance or conservation-related field preferred
* At least six years' experience in management consulting, business, finance or conservation (or equivalent) required. A Master's degree can substitute for two years of work experience
* Financial modeling experience required
* Experience with developing countries required
* Detail-oriented with excellent quantitative, analytical, oral and written communication skills.
* Must be client-focused, and enjoy problem solving and working with teams spread across different time zones
* High degree of flexibility, and ability to work against deadlines (including some nights and weekends), and under frequently-changing circumstances
* Able to lead group discussions with individuals working in different roles and countries; capable of training and guiding team members with a high degree of cultural sensitivity
* Tactful, organized, persistent, comfortable with occasional ambiguity, sense of humor
* Must be willing to travel 15-25% of the time to developing countries, on short notice (and to Washington DC if not located there)
* Must be fluent in English; fluency in Spanish, Portuguese or French a plus
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Internet research
* Committed to WWF's mission
* Identifies and aligns with WWF's core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration:
* Demonstrates courage by speaking up even when it is difficult, or unpopular.
* Builds trust with colleagues by acting with integrity, owning mistakes, and holding oneself accountable.
* Welcomes other points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement.
* Makes conscious efforts to promote cooperative practices, behaviors, and ways of working across many groups and individuals.
To Apply:
* Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #26021
* Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Auto-ApplySenior Program Officer, Blue Finance (Blended Financial Models) - 26028
World Wildlife Fund job in Washington, DC
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world's leading conservation organizations, seeks a Senior Program Officer, Blue Finance (SPO). The Senior Program Officer, Blue Finance (SPO) will divide their time between leading WWF-US's engagement in a forthcoming externally funded initiative in the Western Pacific focused on building a pipeline of reef-positive enterprises and contributing to WWF-US's broader Blended and Innovative Finance portfolio. The SPO will serve as a lead liaison with key internal and external partners, ensuring strong collaboration and alignment. The role provides leadership in managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives, ensuring WWF-US meets fiduciary and compliance responsibilities while advancing innovative approaches to mobilize capital for conservation impact.
Salary Range: $84,800 - 106,000
Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Responsibilities
Coral Reef Resilience Project in the Western Pacific:
* Lead WWF-US project management for a forthcoming externally funded initiative in the Western Pacific focused on building a pipeline of reef-positive enterprises, serving as the main point of contact and ensuring effective coordination with key internal and external partners for smooth and effective implementation.
* Ensure WWF-US fulfills all fiduciary, reporting, and compliance obligations to the donor, including oversight of financial and programmatic reporting, budget management, and donor communications.
* Coordinate closely with other WWF-US project colleagues to leverage technical, operational, and financial support for effective project delivery.
* Provide strategic guidance and problem-solving to address implementation challenges, working with field teams and partners to maintain high standards of conservation and community outcomes.
* Represent WWF-US in external forums and donor engagements related to the project, fostering collaboration and promotion innovative finance approaches.
Blended and Innovative Finance Portfolio:
* Support the overall Blended and Innovative Finance portfolio by leading or contributing to the design, development, and implementation of new and existing blended and innovative finance initiatives.
* Support pipeline development by identifying opportunities and helping shape projects that leverage capital for conservation impact.
* Collaborate across WWF-US teams, WWF country offices and the WWF global network to advance blended and innovative finance objectives.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Key Competencies
* Technical Proficiency in Blended and Innovative Finance: Demonstrates deep understanding of blended finance structures, innovative financing mechanisms, and sustainable finance instruments relevant to marine conservation. Applies technical expertise to design, implement, and adapt finance solutions that support conservation and community-based outcomes.
* Complex Project Leadership: Leads and manages complex, multi-partner projects with multiple donors, implementing entities, and stakeholders. Ensures smooth coordination across diverse teams, anticipates risks, and resolves challenges to achieve high-quality results on time and within budget.
* Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Effectively conveys information to internal and external audiences through clear and concise oral, written, and interpersonal communication. Works cooperatively with others to achieve mutual understanding, demonstrating empathy, actively listening, and contributing to a collaborative work environment.
* Relationship Management and Collaboration: Establishes and maintains productive relationships with individuals both within and outside the organization, including donors, partners, NGOs, and community-based stakeholders. Understands and addresses the needs and concerns of others, fosters trust, and promotes collaboration to achieve shared goals.
Qualifications
* Master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Sustainable Development, Environmental Management, or a related field.
* At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in blended and innovative conservation finance, preferably in marine conservation.
* Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
* Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a matrixed team environment.
* Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial and conservation concepts to diverse audiences.
* Experience collaborating with international partners, governments, NGOs, and/or community-based organizations preferred.
* Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
* Identifies and aligns with WWF's core values:
* COURAGE - We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it's needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.
* INTEGRITY - We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve.
* RESPECT - We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
* COLLABORATION - We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.
To Apply:
* Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #26028
* Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Auto-ApplyProgram Associate
Washington, DC job
Job Description
Base Salary: $50K
Who We Are
IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world-where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. With a projected annual portfolio of more than $70 million and more than 250 staff worldwide, we work with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.
IREX seeks a full-time Program Associate for the Communities and Governance practice to support several programs that focus on promoting responsive civil society and resilient communities, with a focus on programming in North America and Ukraine. The Program Associate will provide programmatic, administrative, and logistical backstopping support to numerous programs. The Program Associate will also directly support the Communities and Governance Practice with ongoing administrative tasks.
We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships.
Your Background & Skills
Bachelor's degree
Some relevant work experience is a plus, but not required; may include a combination of various part-time positions, internships, etc.
Proactive and comfortable with administrative and financial practices, collaboration, and communication
Strong digital and computer skills, especially Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams; social media experience and knowledge (especially Facebook)
Very strong time management, multitasking, and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively across borders and cultures
Speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in English required. Ukrainian language proficiency is a plus.
You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
Your Daily Tasks
Provide administrative and logistical support for all aspects of program implementation to ensure timely, accurate, and thoughtful completion of deliverables.
Support C&G practice with administrative support as needed, including financial reconciliation and travel booking, coordination of meetings, coordination of trainings and events.
Accurately tracking progress using tools such as SharePoint, Excel; utilizing tools such as Canva or Adobe for administrative or communication-related tasks.
With supervision, provide input to internal/external reports, presentations, and other products.
Provide support to procurement, subaward management, budget processes, and payments when needed.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.