December 31, 2008
Aspen Institute Center for Business Education
The Aspen Institute Center for Business Education, part of the Aspen Institute’s Business and Society Program, is looking for a Manager of Business Development and Networks, based in NYC.
December 22, 2008
Be the Change, Inc. - multiple opportunities
Be the Change, Inc., founded by Alan Khazei (Co-Founder & former CEO of City Year), aims to connect the service and social entrepreneurship movements to policy development and advocacy in order to build a citizens movement for change.
December 5, 2008
Education Development Center seeking project director
The Education Development Center of USAID seeks a Project Director for the Educational Quality Improvement Program, someone with strong strategic planning skills to develop innovative policy, advocacy, partner networks, and program designs for youth development in the international context. The candidate must also have strong technical writing skills, familiarity with applied research, and good management skills (lots of multi-tasking and attention to detail). Familiarity with USAID is strongly preferred. Deep knowledge of youth development as a field is ideal. Washington-based position with moderate amount of international travel. Candidates should apply immediately to Cornelia Janke (cjanke@edc.org) and Ron Israel (risrael@edc.org).
November 13, 2008
Global Network Initiative Seeks Interim Director
This new multi-stakeholder organization, dedicated to protecting and advancing the human rights of freedom of expression and privacy in the Information and Communications Technology Industry, seeks an interim director to lead its establishment. The Interim Director may work either as an independent contractor or as an employee of the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT), based in CDT’s office in Washington, DC, but "location is flexible for the right candidate".
October 7, 2008
Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy
The Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy, a forum of business CEOs and chairpersons co-founded by Paul Newman, seeks a Research Specialist and an Events and Communications Specialist.
October 4, 2008
Entry-level Eurasia position at AmeriCares
AmeriCares, the international relief organization based in Stamford, CT, seeks an associate to support its Global Medical Assistance program serving Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Armenia and Kosovo.
September 25, 2008
interesting in moving from business to education?
The Broad Residency in Urban Education is focused on improving public education by placing business professionals into high-impact full-time paid management positions in the education industry. They recently broadened their degree requirement beyond MBAs and are now accepting candidates with master’s degrees from all disciplines.
September 22, 2008
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre seeking Development Director
The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is seeking a Development Director to be based in NYC. Deadline 3 Nov.
September 20, 2008
Seeds of Peace seeking E.D.
The venerable Seeds of Peace is seeking an Executive Director to be based at its HQ in NYC.
September 16, 2008
Skoll Foundation seeking Program & Impact Team Director
Ellen Weinreb Recruiting is conducting a search for Skoll Foundation’s Program and Impact team Director. The candidate must have 10 years experience in some combination of the following: social entrepreneurship, grantmaking, and management.
JOB: Director, Program and Impact Team
ORGANIZATION: Skoll Foundation Awards Program
LOCATION: Palo Alto, CA
Organizational Background
Based in Palo Alto, CA, Skoll Foundation’s mission is to serve as a catalyst for systemic change to benefit communities around the world by investing in, connecting, supporting and celebrating social entrepreneurs who are proven leaders whose approaches and solutions to social problems are helping to improve the lives and circumstances of countless underserved populations.
Position Overview
The Program and Impact (P&I) team seeks a Director-level candidate who brings a combination of intellectual curiosity, a passion for social change, a focus on tangible results and a desire to work within a team culture that practices continuous learning and improvement. This position reports to the VP for Program and Impact who oversees the Skoll Foundation’s “invest” programs (i.e., grants and loans to social entrepreneurs’ organizations and other strategic initiatives that advance the Skoll Foundation’s vision to advance systemic change that benefits communities around the world).
Roles and Responsibilities
• Provide strategic leadership across the foundation in developing and managing the foundation’s Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship program.
• Think creatively to expand network and organizational capacity by tapping into new sources to find entrepreneurs.
• Create and enable a collaborative work environment across the group and Foundation.
• Lead efforts to source, evaluate and recommend high-potential social entrepreneurs for Skoll Awards.
• Develop and evaluate strategies to maximize impact through grantee relationships with a specific goal of strategically linking grantees to Foundation services, resources and staff.
• Directly manage a portfolio of grantee relationships including screening and conducting due diligence on grant and loan applications, managing relationships with grantees, developing grant outcomes and milestones, and monitoring grant progress and impact.
• Lead and document research efforts in one or more of the foundation’s key issue areas and recommend strategies for foundation engagement.
• Recruit, coach, develop and evaluate performance and contributions of P&I team members. • Lead multidisciplinary teams addressing current and emerging Foundation priorities.
• Develop metrics to track both group and Foundation-level progress.
• Participate as a member of the P&I team in developing the department’s strategic plans.
• Create and maintain collegial working relationships with colleagues and constituents.
Qualifications and Abilities
• Knowledge of the practices and contributions of social entrepreneurs and key sources of support in the ecosystem of social entrepreneurship.
• Proven ability to serve as a "connector" of people and organizations.
• Experience in foundation grant-making protocols, regulations, best practices and/or competitive prize selection efforts.
• Experience managing a team of professionals in the for-profit and/or not-for-profit sectors.
• Experience and desire to work within a team environment with an emphasis on learning and continuous improvement. We can't emphasize this enough--the ideal candidate must be a team player!
• Experience and comfort with technology based tools for managing grant work flow and constituent relationship management (e.g., Salesforce, Cybergrants).
• Track record proving innovative leadership in developing and implementing programs and working effectively cross-functionally.
• Ability to function in a highly-competitive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work sensitively with diverse people and communities.
• Strong moral fiber and a sense of humor.
• Expertise in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and general database systems.
• Competency in language(s), in addition to English, is desirable.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Experience in any one or more of the following issue areas is of particular interest:
• Environmental Sustainability (particularly climate change or water scarcity)
• Health (particularly global pandemic prevention)
• Peace and Security (particularly nuclear proliferation or Middle East conflict)
• Economic and Social Equity
• Tolerance and Human Rights
• Institutional Responsibility Education and Experience
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience (M.A., M.S., M.B.A. or Ph.D) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible positions, with a distinguished record of accomplishments in the philanthropic/nonprofit or for-profit sectors and at least five years in a managerial role.
• Combination of both philanthropic/nonprofit and business experience.
• International work experience is desirable, preferably with social entrepreneurs or other local organizations in developing countries.
Compensation:
Highly competitive salary and benefits package available, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to apply:
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to the recruiter via the following link: http://www.ellenweinreb.com/apply.html.
Skoll will not sponsor foreign national’s visas for this position. Only US-based applicants not requiring Visa sponsorship should apply.
The foundation is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, committed to diversity and consideration of all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability status.
JOB: Director, Program and Impact Team
ORGANIZATION: Skoll Foundation Awards Program
LOCATION: Palo Alto, CA
Organizational Background
Based in Palo Alto, CA, Skoll Foundation’s mission is to serve as a catalyst for systemic change to benefit communities around the world by investing in, connecting, supporting and celebrating social entrepreneurs who are proven leaders whose approaches and solutions to social problems are helping to improve the lives and circumstances of countless underserved populations.
Position Overview
The Program and Impact (P&I) team seeks a Director-level candidate who brings a combination of intellectual curiosity, a passion for social change, a focus on tangible results and a desire to work within a team culture that practices continuous learning and improvement. This position reports to the VP for Program and Impact who oversees the Skoll Foundation’s “invest” programs (i.e., grants and loans to social entrepreneurs’ organizations and other strategic initiatives that advance the Skoll Foundation’s vision to advance systemic change that benefits communities around the world).
Roles and Responsibilities
• Provide strategic leadership across the foundation in developing and managing the foundation’s Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship program.
• Think creatively to expand network and organizational capacity by tapping into new sources to find entrepreneurs.
• Create and enable a collaborative work environment across the group and Foundation.
• Lead efforts to source, evaluate and recommend high-potential social entrepreneurs for Skoll Awards.
• Develop and evaluate strategies to maximize impact through grantee relationships with a specific goal of strategically linking grantees to Foundation services, resources and staff.
• Directly manage a portfolio of grantee relationships including screening and conducting due diligence on grant and loan applications, managing relationships with grantees, developing grant outcomes and milestones, and monitoring grant progress and impact.
• Lead and document research efforts in one or more of the foundation’s key issue areas and recommend strategies for foundation engagement.
• Recruit, coach, develop and evaluate performance and contributions of P&I team members. • Lead multidisciplinary teams addressing current and emerging Foundation priorities.
• Develop metrics to track both group and Foundation-level progress.
• Participate as a member of the P&I team in developing the department’s strategic plans.
• Create and maintain collegial working relationships with colleagues and constituents.
Qualifications and Abilities
• Knowledge of the practices and contributions of social entrepreneurs and key sources of support in the ecosystem of social entrepreneurship.
• Proven ability to serve as a "connector" of people and organizations.
• Experience in foundation grant-making protocols, regulations, best practices and/or competitive prize selection efforts.
• Experience managing a team of professionals in the for-profit and/or not-for-profit sectors.
• Experience and desire to work within a team environment with an emphasis on learning and continuous improvement. We can't emphasize this enough--the ideal candidate must be a team player!
• Experience and comfort with technology based tools for managing grant work flow and constituent relationship management (e.g., Salesforce, Cybergrants).
• Track record proving innovative leadership in developing and implementing programs and working effectively cross-functionally.
• Ability to function in a highly-competitive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work sensitively with diverse people and communities.
• Strong moral fiber and a sense of humor.
• Expertise in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and general database systems.
• Competency in language(s), in addition to English, is desirable.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Experience in any one or more of the following issue areas is of particular interest:
• Environmental Sustainability (particularly climate change or water scarcity)
• Health (particularly global pandemic prevention)
• Peace and Security (particularly nuclear proliferation or Middle East conflict)
• Economic and Social Equity
• Tolerance and Human Rights
• Institutional Responsibility Education and Experience
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience (M.A., M.S., M.B.A. or Ph.D) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible positions, with a distinguished record of accomplishments in the philanthropic/nonprofit or for-profit sectors and at least five years in a managerial role.
• Combination of both philanthropic/nonprofit and business experience.
• International work experience is desirable, preferably with social entrepreneurs or other local organizations in developing countries.
Compensation:
Highly competitive salary and benefits package available, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to apply:
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to the recruiter via the following link: http://www.ellenweinreb.com/apply.html.
Skoll will not sponsor foreign national’s visas for this position. Only US-based applicants not requiring Visa sponsorship should apply.
The foundation is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, committed to diversity and consideration of all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability status.
September 3, 2008
My article in Stanford Social Innovation Review...
... is in the Fall 2008 issue which just came out, only available online in full for paid subscribers (boo!). Let me know if you'd like a copy.
August 25, 2008
Realizing Rights: The Ethical Globalization Initiative seeks Senior Program Officer
Realizing Rights: The Ethical Globalization Initiative was founded in 2002 by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. They're seeking a Senior Program Officer for their Trade and Decent Work Program, to be based in New York, Liberia, or Ghana.
August 15, 2008
P.R. firms seeking CSR specialists
In a sure sign that the CSR field is growing, two public relations firms are looking for CSR managers: Burson-Marsteller is looking for a CSR manager on a "premier global technology account" based in its San Francisco office; Fleishman-Hillard (whom I've never heard of) wants an "experienced communications counselor" at their headquarters in St. Louis to work with "clients in all focus areas that comprise CSR, with an emphasis on sustainability and corporate climate response".
August 10, 2008
August 5, 2008
July 30, 2008
New York Cares seeks Executive Director
New York Cares is looking for an Executive Director. However, the posting isn't on their own website; nor on the site of the search firm that they've hired; and I received the posting in a pdf from which I couldn't cut and paste. So good luck applying! (Seriously, one would hope that you could contact the search firm...)
July 23, 2008
Corporate Citizenship conference in SF 18-19 Nov
Can't imagine they'll get whopping attendance with the BSR conference in NYC two weeks prior, but perhaps those based in San Francisco who won't make it to BSR might want to attend this conference -- oddly enough, sponsored by the (historically cynical of CSR) Economist.
July 22, 2008
July 9, 2008
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility seeks Deputy Director
The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility is a coalition of 300 faith-based institutional investors and has long been one of the leaders of the socially responsible investment movement. They're seeking a Deputy Director to be based in their offices in New York City.
July 7, 2008
password-protected job listings?!
I've just come across this site touting "the latest ethical jobs from around the world", but it costs US$169 for a year, targeted towards university career services. Rather annoying.
But you can email them at contact@ethicaljobs.net to request a two-week trial period -- could be handy for those actively looking.
But you can email them at contact@ethicaljobs.net to request a two-week trial period -- could be handy for those actively looking.
July 1, 2008
Berkeley-BSR Corporate Responsibility Leadership Workshop
For those with $2500 & two days to spend in Berkeley in July, check out the "Berkeley-BSR Corporate Responsibility Leadership Workshop: Embedding CR In Your Operations and Management".
June 30, 2008
Environmental Program Officer
The Johnson Family Foundation seeks an environmental program officer in NYC to start 4Q 08. Their website doesn't have much info on it, so the description's posted in its entirety below.
Background:
Established in 1990, The Thomas Phillips and Jane Moore Johnson Foundation (“Johnson Family Foundation” or “JFF”) is a progressive family foundation. JFF operates national grantmaking programs in the areas of Environmental Health (“EH”) and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender issues and placebased grantmaking programs in Vermont; New York City and Suffolk County, NY; Pittsburgh, PA; and Telluride, CO. With assets of $92 million, JFF made 142 grants totaling $4.1 million in 2007.
JFF has distinguished itself as a leading EH funder since entering the field in 2005 and will have awarded $4 million to EH causes by the end of 2008. JFF’s EH program, which is overseen by a committee of Trustees and the Executive Director, was designed in partnership with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, which will continue to manage the program through the end of 2008.
The Program Officer will be JFF’s third full‐time employee and will report to the Executive Director. The position is based in New York City and will be available as of the Fourth Quarter of 2008.
Position Description:
• Manage JFF’s EH program (approx. $1 million annually) and other national and New York‐area environmental grants (approx. $200,000 annually)
• Prepare and present two to three grantmaking dockets annually, including written proposal reviews and grant recommendations
• Determine appropriate measures of impact for EH grantmaking
• Act as staff to the EH program committee and facilitate Trustee involvement in the grantmaking process
• Lead periodic reviews of JFF’s EH strategy to define and revise the approach to grantmaking
• Provide advice/assistance to support environmental grantmaking in Vermont (as requested)
• Staff other grants as assigned by the Executive Director
• Actively participate in, and support Trustee participation in, relevant affinity groups (e.g., Health & Environmental Funders Network, Environmental Grantmakers Association, Sustainability Funders Network, NYRAG, etc.)
• Organize Trustee education sessions on EH subjects
Ideal Qualifications:
• Graduate‐level training in environmental health or policy
• At least five years work experience in the fields of environmental health or policy
• Experience designing and implementing creative, responsive and results‐oriented programs
• Demonstrated ability to focus on strategic outcomes in program execution
• Familiarity or experience with the grantmaking process
• Interest in supporting place‐based Trustee grantmaking unrelated to the environment
• Outstanding communication skills; ability to write concisely and persuasively and to present ideas confidently
• Sensitivity to interpersonal dynamics and ability to work with a variety of personalities
• Interest in working with a family and comfort working at a small‐staffed organization
Compensation:
JFF is committed to offering a competitive salary commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience. The expected salary range for the position is $60,000 to $90,000.
How to Apply:
Applications (consisting of a cover letter, resume, compensation history and list of three professional references) should be sent to the attention of Andrew Lane, Executive Director at jffsearch@gmail.com by no later than August 15, 2008. Please do not submit additional materials at this time.
JOHNSON FAMILY FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Background:
Established in 1990, The Thomas Phillips and Jane Moore Johnson Foundation (“Johnson Family Foundation” or “JFF”) is a progressive family foundation. JFF operates national grantmaking programs in the areas of Environmental Health (“EH”) and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender issues and placebased grantmaking programs in Vermont; New York City and Suffolk County, NY; Pittsburgh, PA; and Telluride, CO. With assets of $92 million, JFF made 142 grants totaling $4.1 million in 2007.
JFF has distinguished itself as a leading EH funder since entering the field in 2005 and will have awarded $4 million to EH causes by the end of 2008. JFF’s EH program, which is overseen by a committee of Trustees and the Executive Director, was designed in partnership with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, which will continue to manage the program through the end of 2008.
The Program Officer will be JFF’s third full‐time employee and will report to the Executive Director. The position is based in New York City and will be available as of the Fourth Quarter of 2008.
Position Description:
• Manage JFF’s EH program (approx. $1 million annually) and other national and New York‐area environmental grants (approx. $200,000 annually)
• Prepare and present two to three grantmaking dockets annually, including written proposal reviews and grant recommendations
• Determine appropriate measures of impact for EH grantmaking
• Act as staff to the EH program committee and facilitate Trustee involvement in the grantmaking process
• Lead periodic reviews of JFF’s EH strategy to define and revise the approach to grantmaking
• Provide advice/assistance to support environmental grantmaking in Vermont (as requested)
• Staff other grants as assigned by the Executive Director
• Actively participate in, and support Trustee participation in, relevant affinity groups (e.g., Health & Environmental Funders Network, Environmental Grantmakers Association, Sustainability Funders Network, NYRAG, etc.)
• Organize Trustee education sessions on EH subjects
Ideal Qualifications:
• Graduate‐level training in environmental health or policy
• At least five years work experience in the fields of environmental health or policy
• Experience designing and implementing creative, responsive and results‐oriented programs
• Demonstrated ability to focus on strategic outcomes in program execution
• Familiarity or experience with the grantmaking process
• Interest in supporting place‐based Trustee grantmaking unrelated to the environment
• Outstanding communication skills; ability to write concisely and persuasively and to present ideas confidently
• Sensitivity to interpersonal dynamics and ability to work with a variety of personalities
• Interest in working with a family and comfort working at a small‐staffed organization
Compensation:
JFF is committed to offering a competitive salary commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience. The expected salary range for the position is $60,000 to $90,000.
How to Apply:
Applications (consisting of a cover letter, resume, compensation history and list of three professional references) should be sent to the attention of Andrew Lane, Executive Director at jffsearch@gmail.com by no later than August 15, 2008. Please do not submit additional materials at this time.
JOHNSON FAMILY FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
June 19, 2008
Director of Partnership Services, Synergos
Synergos, an NGO focused on poverty reduction & social justice (led by Bob Dunn, former CEO of BSR), seeks a Partnership Services Director to be based in NYC.
June 9, 2008
BSR seeking Manager, Energy & Extractives
Business for Social Responsibility is looking for an additional Manager for their Energy & Extractives practice, based in San Francisco.
June 8, 2008
Yahoo! seeking Director, Business & Human Rights Program
Go to the Yahoo! careers page, job i.d. #16252. Location is given as D.C. or Sunnyvale, California. No closing date.
June 6, 2008
Private Sector Department, Oxfam America...
...is seeking a Markets and Programs Manager. Bit of a mouthful, as is the description itself -- which, oddly, doesn't say where it's based, although Boston would be a good guess.
May 23, 2008
IBLF seeks HRIA project manager
The International Business Leaders Forum is seeking a project manager for its Human Rights Impact Assessment work, based at IBLF's headquarters in London.
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre seeking researchers
The fab Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is looking for half-time researchers in India and the Ukraine.
May 6, 2008
Campbell's Soup seeking VP CSR
The listing doesn't appear on the company's site, but on a CSR headhunter's. Why is that?
May 4, 2008
Nike & Converse jobs, maybe?
I've just received word of an opening for Director of Corporate Responsibility at Converse, but the link I got didn't work -- I've inquired and will post it as soon as I receive it.
In the meantime, there is a position at Nike for Manager of Stakeholder Partnerships (job no. 037725) based in Portland.
In the meantime, there is a position at Nike for Manager of Stakeholder Partnerships (job no. 037725) based in Portland.
April 30, 2008
US Dept of Labor's Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor, & Human Trafficking
For anyone with experience in social auditing, the US Dept of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs is seeking two Program Assessment Officers. If you can work through the acronyms and such, in my view you deserve the job.
April 23, 2008
April 21, 2008
new European Climate Foundation
For you green types, this new foundation is looking to fill positions in The Hague, Berlin and Brussels.
April 17, 2008
Another PRI job
The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative's Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has posted yet another job: a 12-month consultancy as a Project Manager for PRI in Emerging Markets and Developing Countries. This one's based in Geneva.
International Crisis Group seeking Beijing-based analyst
The International Crisis Group is opening a Beijing office, seeking a China analyst for it. Closing date 21 April 2008. (A few other openings on their site for other regions, too.)
Consultant for the Danish Institute for Human Rights
The Danish Institute for Human Rights is seeking a consultant for their Human Rights & Business Project -- initially a six-month contract with the possibility of becoming permanent. I assume this would be based in Copenhagen.
April 14, 2008
"responsible business summit" in london, 13-14 may
The 7th annual conference, under the auspices of Ethical Corporation magazine.
exec recruiting for development jobs
The Development Executive Group was just brought to my attention; true to their name, they seem to post jobs only in NGOs and multilateral agencies (i.e. no private sector jobs).
April 8, 2008
Senior Director, Corporate Responsibility, Pfizer
I saw this on the BSR jobs website, then after some digging found it on Pfizer's own site (job requisition number 078003).
March 24, 2008
UN Principles for Responsible Investment jobs
PRI has just posted for a Communications Manager and a paid internship, both based in London.
March 22, 2008
Monsanto seeking "Human Rights Project Lead"?!
I randomly came across this listing, which sounds amazing -- but oddly enough, it doesn't appear on Monsanto's own site???
March 20, 2008
FSVC seeking country director for India, based in Mumbai
The Financial Services Volunteer Corps is looking for a new country director for India. Closing date: 24 March.
FSVC is a U.S.-based not-for-profit organization that helps to build sound banking and financial systems in emerging markets. They recruit senior international financial services professionals to serve as volunteer advisors on short-term consulting assignments to both government and privately-owned financial institutions and financial regulators.
FSVC is a U.S.-based not-for-profit organization that helps to build sound banking and financial systems in emerging markets. They recruit senior international financial services professionals to serve as volunteer advisors on short-term consulting assignments to both government and privately-owned financial institutions and financial regulators.
March 13, 2008
City Year - director of development
City Year is constantly hiring in its 17 sites around the country, but as an associate board member of the New York site, I'm acutely aware of their need for a Development Director.
And by the way, if you're in New York City 10 April, we're having a fundraiser to support CYNY's ambitious expansion campaign. Open bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres, raffle and silent auction, all at the fabulous Prince George Ballroom, part of Common Ground.
And by the way, if you're in New York City 10 April, we're having a fundraiser to support CYNY's ambitious expansion campaign. Open bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres, raffle and silent auction, all at the fabulous Prince George Ballroom, part of Common Ground.
Center for the Study of Human Rights at Columbia
Columbia University's Center for the Study of Human Rights is seeking an Associate Director, Grant Writer, and Director of Capacity Building Programs. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until jobs are filled, which they're seeking to do as soon as possible.
February 29, 2008
UN Principles for Responsible Investment seeks project manager
The UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) is an initiative of UNEP Finance Initiative and the UN Global Compact, seeking a Project Manager for their Engagement Clearinghouse, based in London, for an initial 12-month contract. Materials requested by 21 March, 2008.
Volunteer Needed to Work on Greening the Music Industry
The Center for Human Rights and Environment (CEDHA) is searching for a volunteer to develop guidance materials for promoting Sustainable Music.
The unpaid internship will consist of:
· Researching best environmental practice in the music industry
· Gathering contacts in the music industry, interested in sustainability
· Developing a resources website for musicians, bands, etc. on greening their music
· Develop guidance materials for music bands to take initial steps
· Dissemination of the newly launched Woodstock Principles
· Developing a network of key players to coordinate revisions to the WPs
· Other related activity
Ideal candidates:
· Good web based research skills
· Fast and created thinker
· Self motivated with minimal supervision
· Knowledge of web development helpful
· Knowledge of musicians and music industry helpful but not mandatory
Term of Internship: Open Ended
Start date: Immediately
Location: Web based (on site internships ok)
Contact info: Send cv and cover letter to: jdtaillant@cedha.org.ar
Language: Strong English (particularly reading comprehension) is essential
The unpaid internship will consist of:
· Researching best environmental practice in the music industry
· Gathering contacts in the music industry, interested in sustainability
· Developing a resources website for musicians, bands, etc. on greening their music
· Develop guidance materials for music bands to take initial steps
· Dissemination of the newly launched Woodstock Principles
· Developing a network of key players to coordinate revisions to the WPs
· Other related activity
Ideal candidates:
· Good web based research skills
· Fast and created thinker
· Self motivated with minimal supervision
· Knowledge of web development helpful
· Knowledge of musicians and music industry helpful but not mandatory
Term of Internship: Open Ended
Start date: Immediately
Location: Web based (on site internships ok)
Contact info: Send cv and cover letter to: jdtaillant@cedha.org.ar
Language: Strong English (particularly reading comprehension) is essential
February 24, 2008
The Innocence Project seeks Communications Associate
Oddly enough, this job opening doesn't currently appear on their website, so I've pasted it below.
Communications Associate (Media Relations)
The Innocence Project, a national non-profit organization dedicated to exonerating wrongfully convicted people through DNA testing and reforming the criminal justice system to prevent future injustice, seeks a Communications Associate for Media Relations. The Communications Associate will help sustain and build the organization's profile in the media to reach the general public and key target audiences.
Working as part of a team in the Communications Department and with other departments in the organization, the Communications Associate will help increase awareness of the Innocence Project and its work and help educate the public on key issues. The Communications Associate reports to the Communications Director. The Communications Associate for Media Relations is a junior- to mid-level position; the person in this position will not be the only staff member in the Communications Department who works with the media (the Communications Director, Associates and Assistant all have varying responsibilities involving media relations), but he or she will be the only person working full-time on media relations.
The salary is competitive (in the low- to mid-30s) and the benefits are excellent.
To apply, send cover letter, resume and at least three writing samples to:
Eric Ferrero
Director of Communications
The Innocence Project
100 Fifth Ave., 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10011
Email: hr5@innocenceproject.org
Communications Associate (Media Relations)
The Innocence Project, a national non-profit organization dedicated to exonerating wrongfully convicted people through DNA testing and reforming the criminal justice system to prevent future injustice, seeks a Communications Associate for Media Relations. The Communications Associate will help sustain and build the organization's profile in the media to reach the general public and key target audiences.
Working as part of a team in the Communications Department and with other departments in the organization, the Communications Associate will help increase awareness of the Innocence Project and its work and help educate the public on key issues. The Communications Associate reports to the Communications Director. The Communications Associate for Media Relations is a junior- to mid-level position; the person in this position will not be the only staff member in the Communications Department who works with the media (the Communications Director, Associates and Assistant all have varying responsibilities involving media relations), but he or she will be the only person working full-time on media relations.
The Communications Associate's primary responsibilities (those that are ongoing, involve a higher level of autonomy and require more initiative in development as well as implementation) include:
- Build and maintain target media lists (particularly in local/regional media and niche media);
- Establish ongoing relationships with journalists (again, particularly those at local/regional outlets and niche media outlets);
- Coordinate and facilitate interviews or background briefings for journalists to speak with designated spokespeople on Innocence Project litigation or policy initiatives;
- Conduct media pitch calls and follow-up calls to maximize exposure to Innocence Project initiatives and positions;
- Monitor and compile media coverage.
The Communications Associate's secondary responsibilities (those where tasks are assigned on a project-by-project basis and work is often divided among multiple staff members) include:
- Conduct research (ranging from simple questions to in-depth issue-based research) for the preparation of materials or in response to specific requests;
- Draft op-ed pieces, press releases and background material on specific litigation, policy initiatives or other developments;
- Provide media outreach assistance to allied organizations or local partners;
- Other projects and tasks as assigned.
The ideal candidate will have:
- One to two years of experience in media-relations and/or communications-related work (preferably in the nonprofit sector, either as paid staff or in substantive internships/fellowships);
- Demonstrated ability - and comfort level - reaching out to media outlets (or similar entities) to solicit coverage. Put simply: the ideal candidate should be able to show that he or she is not afraid of calling into busy and sometimes-unfriendly media outlets to pitch coverage of Innocence Project news.
- Solid research skills, with the ability to quickly gather information from multiple sources and compile it in an accessible format;
- Proven ability to coordinate projects and juggle multiple tasks simultaneously;
- Strong commitment to the Innocence Project's mission;
- Work style that is conducive to securing results while collaborating with others and fostering an enjoyable work environment.
The salary is competitive (in the low- to mid-30s) and the benefits are excellent.
To apply, send cover letter, resume and at least three writing samples to:
Eric Ferrero
Director of Communications
The Innocence Project
100 Fifth Ave., 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10011
Email: hr5@innocenceproject.org
February 15, 2008
BSR seeking Director of Research, Human Rights & Economic Development
Business for Social Responsibility is seeking a Director of Research for Human Rights & Economic Development to be based in its new New York office. No closing date given.
February 11, 2008
upcoming CSR conferences
CSR & the Business Lawyer - 10-11 April, Barcelona
Global Reporting Summit - 3-4 March, Berlin
Global Anti-corruption, Compliance and Ethics - 14-15 April, Chicago
Responsible Business Summit - 13-14 May, London
Sustainable Finance Summit – 24 June, Brussels
Green Supply Chain Summit – 25 June, London
CSR Partnerships Conference – 26-27 June, Amsterdam
seeking web project manager (not CSR-related)
At the risk of diluting the focus of this site, a business school classmate is seeking a senior project manager for Tierra Innovation, Inc., a privately-held company headquartered in Dumbo.
Ashridge in the UK - courses & report on competencies
Ashridge Business School's Centre for Business & Society lists a couple of upcoming CSR courses, and published a report on the competencies that CSR professionals need (e.g. ability to collaborate with legal, finance, and procurement functions). The latter isn't groundbreaking by any means, but is not a bad summary.
February 6, 2008
Mission Measurement LLC seeking Social Impact Consultant
Forwarded from a friend; no deadline given, and I assume it's based in Chicago:
Mission Measurement works with leading Fortune 500 corporations, foundations and nonprofit organizations to measure social impact. For businesses, we measure corporate social responsibility, external affairs and corporate philanthropy investments. For nonprofits and foundations, we measure organizational effectiveness, grants and programmatic impact. The Consultant will work directly with Mission Measurement clients, project-managing and fulfilling the work of the engagement under the direction of a Project Director. A typical project includes: impact and strategy analysis, stakeholder interviews, outcomes assessment and measurement definition. The Consultant will research outcomes and metrics, analyze data, develop strategy and present findings. The Consultant will also work closely with a team at Mission Measurement that helps to implement the data collection, reporting and analysis process. For the most part, Consultants at Mission Measurement serve as the day-to-day contact for our clients.
Mission Measurement works with leading Fortune 500 corporations, foundations and nonprofit organizations to measure social impact. For businesses, we measure corporate social responsibility, external affairs and corporate philanthropy investments. For nonprofits and foundations, we measure organizational effectiveness, grants and programmatic impact. The Consultant will work directly with Mission Measurement clients, project-managing and fulfilling the work of the engagement under the direction of a Project Director. A typical project includes: impact and strategy analysis, stakeholder interviews, outcomes assessment and measurement definition. The Consultant will research outcomes and metrics, analyze data, develop strategy and present findings. The Consultant will also work closely with a team at Mission Measurement that helps to implement the data collection, reporting and analysis process. For the most part, Consultants at Mission Measurement serve as the day-to-day contact for our clients.
Economist special report on CSR
If you're on this site at all, you'll have seen the Economist's special report on CSR in its 17 Jan edition, but here it is just in case.
February 5, 2008
CSR Directory - for £65 plus shipping?!
This morning I received notice of "the world's first" CSR directory. I'd call that "the internet."
February 2, 2008
vp of corporate engagement, pact (no deadline listed)
Pact, Inc, an international, non-profit development organization, is searching for a vice president of corporate engagement. Through its 26 country offices and 99 programs, Pact works to build empowered communities, effective governments and responsible private institutions that give people an opportunity for a better life. Pact believes that engagement directly with the private sector, and tripartite engagement among government, civil society and the private sector is fundamental to development. The vice president, corporate engagement, will play a critical role in promoting this engagement through leadership and of Pact’s Corporate Community Engagement (CCE) Practice.
Corporate Community Engagement is a strategic priority of Pact, with significant resource allocation and oversight provided by the Pact Board of Directors. Over the past decade, Pact has developed strategic partnerships and relationships with the private sector to help accomplish its development goals. Since 2003, Pact’s engagement with business has increasingly focused on the extractive industries in fragile and post-conflict settings. For example, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Pact is working with four internationally-listed mining companies to increase food security, and promote enterprise development, natural resource management, human rights and good governance. Pact has also been or is involved with CCE in Cambodia, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Mongolia, and Nigeria.
The vice president, corporate engagement, will anchor and guide Pact’s Corporate Community Engagement (CCE) Practice. In this capacity, the vice president will be a leader, team player, and change agent responsible for building consensus and managing the CCE Practice within Pact. The vice president will have demonstrable experience in strategic planning, risk management and communication. While the VP will not be primarily responsible for field-level program management and implementation, the ideal candidate will have field-based experience. The vice president will be responsible for increasing Pact’s depth of experience with the extractive industries in the near term, and breadth of engagement experience with other sectors in the medium term. Finally, the vice president will be recognized as a thought-leader in the field, must be sensitive to and adept in building and managing relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, including government, civil society and business and able to represent Pact with all three.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill out an application at: http://recruitment.pactworld.org/apply.
Corporate Community Engagement is a strategic priority of Pact, with significant resource allocation and oversight provided by the Pact Board of Directors. Over the past decade, Pact has developed strategic partnerships and relationships with the private sector to help accomplish its development goals. Since 2003, Pact’s engagement with business has increasingly focused on the extractive industries in fragile and post-conflict settings. For example, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Pact is working with four internationally-listed mining companies to increase food security, and promote enterprise development, natural resource management, human rights and good governance. Pact has also been or is involved with CCE in Cambodia, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Mongolia, and Nigeria.
The vice president, corporate engagement, will anchor and guide Pact’s Corporate Community Engagement (CCE) Practice. In this capacity, the vice president will be a leader, team player, and change agent responsible for building consensus and managing the CCE Practice within Pact. The vice president will have demonstrable experience in strategic planning, risk management and communication. While the VP will not be primarily responsible for field-level program management and implementation, the ideal candidate will have field-based experience. The vice president will be responsible for increasing Pact’s depth of experience with the extractive industries in the near term, and breadth of engagement experience with other sectors in the medium term. Finally, the vice president will be recognized as a thought-leader in the field, must be sensitive to and adept in building and managing relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, including government, civil society and business and able to represent Pact with all three.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill out an application at: http://recruitment.pactworld.org/apply.
January 14, 2008
Stanford Executive Ed for CSR professionals
Just got this notice of three upcoming Exec Ed programs at Stanford's business school. Would certainly be interested to hear from anyone who goes on one of these courses.
Corporate Social Responsibility: Strategic Integration and Competitiveness: March 26 - 28 in Barcelona.
Socially and Environmentally Responsible Supply Chains: A Source for Innovation: April 22, 2008.
Business Strategies for Environmental Sustainability: September 14 - 20, 2008.
© 2007 Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Corporate Social Responsibility: Strategic Integration and Competitiveness: March 26 - 28 in Barcelona.
Socially and Environmentally Responsible Supply Chains: A Source for Innovation: April 22, 2008.
Business Strategies for Environmental Sustainability: September 14 - 20, 2008.
© 2007 Stanford University Graduate School of Business
new report on CSR jobs
Check out this new report from Net Impact and Ellen Weinreb. Punchline: CSR job postings have increased approximately 37% per year over the past 3.5 years.
January 13, 2008
DonorsChoose.org - received 8 Jan
Friends & colleagues,
The DonorsChoose.org team is looking for a few more top contributors who would enjoy making a big social impact with a small, fast-moving org!
(And we’ll pay you a $2,500 referral bounty if you introduce us to the person we hire. :)
Do you know someone who wants to apply their private-sector skills to make a more direct philanthropic impact…or has been itching to live in New York City…or is passionate about improving K-12 education?
Help us grow our great team by spreading the word about these opportunities:
* Software Engineer
* Front-end Web Developer
* Accounting Manager/Controller
* Software Engineer in Test
* Principal Designer (Part-time or Full-Time)
Pls forward the job descriptions linked above to anyone you know who might be a good fit. Don’t hesitate to put any interested folks in touch with me directly via email.
Thanks for your help and happy new year!
Oliver
P.S. In other fun news, DonorsChoose.org was featured on ABC 20/20 in late Dec and mentioned by Bill Clinton on CBS’ Early Show earlier in Dec.
____________________________________________
Oliver Hurst-Hiller
CTO, DonorsChoose.org
646.469.5328 (mobile) oliver[at]donorschoose[dot]org
The DonorsChoose.org team is looking for a few more top contributors who would enjoy making a big social impact with a small, fast-moving org!
(And we’ll pay you a $2,500 referral bounty if you introduce us to the person we hire. :)
Do you know someone who wants to apply their private-sector skills to make a more direct philanthropic impact…or has been itching to live in New York City…or is passionate about improving K-12 education?
Help us grow our great team by spreading the word about these opportunities:
* Software Engineer
* Front-end Web Developer
* Accounting Manager/Controller
* Software Engineer in Test
* Principal Designer (Part-time or Full-Time)
Pls forward the job descriptions linked above to anyone you know who might be a good fit. Don’t hesitate to put any interested folks in touch with me directly via email.
Thanks for your help and happy new year!
Oliver
P.S. In other fun news, DonorsChoose.org was featured on ABC 20/20 in late Dec and mentioned by Bill Clinton on CBS’ Early Show earlier in Dec.
____________________________________________
Oliver Hurst-Hiller
CTO, DonorsChoose.org
646.469.5328 (mobile) oliver[at]donorschoose[dot]org
Position at Aspen Business and Society Program - closes 31 Jan 08
Manager, Faculty Networks
Position Summary: We’re looking for an effective, thoughtful, project manager with 5+ years of experience to run networks of faculty and business leaders in the US and abroad. The successful candidate will be passionate about changing the world and able to “speak the language” of both academia and business.
The mission of the Aspen Institute is to foster enlightened leadership and open-minded dialogue. Aspen Institute programs have attracted presidents, statesmen, diplomats, judges, ambassadors, and Nobel laureates over the years, enriching and enlivening the Institute as a global forum for leaders.
The Aspen Institute Center for Business Education (Aspen CBE, www.AspenCBE.org) seeks to create business leaders for the 21st century who are equipped with the vision and knowledge necessary to integrate corporate profitability with social value. Signature programs include Beyond Grey Pinstripes (an alternative ranking of business schools) and CasePlace.org (an online library of MBA teaching materials). The Center is part of the Aspen Institute’s Business and Society Program.
Position Description
Faculty Networks are small groups of 10-15 MBA professors and several participants from the corporate and public sectors. Networks exist for 2-3 years of regular in-person meetings and substantial virtual connections. Each network focuses on a particular academic discipline or topical area, all within the theme of social and environmental issues. Recent Networks include Stakeholder Marketing, Teaching Innovation in India, and Corporate Governance and Accountability. For example, see http://tinyurl.com/2hs4cf.
The Manager, Faculty Networks is responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of all current and future Faculty Networks. Responsibilities include:
■ Establish and maintain personal relationships with dozens of academics and other participants
■ Manage logistics and program design for in-person and virtual meetings, with some staff support
■ Write follow-up white papers and conduct marketing and outreach activities
■ Support the Aspen CBE team in related fundraising
■ Develop concepts for new Faculty Networks
Aspen CBE expects 3-4 Faculty Networks to run concurrently each year. The Manger, Faculty Networks will report directly to the Director of the Center for Business Education, and work closely with the entire team of the Business and Society Program.
Skills/Experience
■ Bachelors degree required, graduate degree preferred.
■ 5+ years work experience, preferably including experience with mainstream business, academia, or business education.
■ Excellent people skills / Able to cultivate leadership among MBA professors
■ Enthusiasm for, and understanding of, conference/dialogue design
■ Strong writer
■ Detail-oriented
■ Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a collaborative environment
■ Comfortable with MS Office
This position is located in New York City, and will require some domestic and international travel. Salary range $75,000+, depending on experience. The Aspen Institute offers a very attractive benefits package and work environment. The Aspen Institute is committed to a diverse workplace.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Rich.Leimsider@aspeninstitute.org
Resumes will be reviewed upon receipt, but must be submitted by January 31, 2008.
Position Summary: We’re looking for an effective, thoughtful, project manager with 5+ years of experience to run networks of faculty and business leaders in the US and abroad. The successful candidate will be passionate about changing the world and able to “speak the language” of both academia and business.
The mission of the Aspen Institute is to foster enlightened leadership and open-minded dialogue. Aspen Institute programs have attracted presidents, statesmen, diplomats, judges, ambassadors, and Nobel laureates over the years, enriching and enlivening the Institute as a global forum for leaders.
The Aspen Institute Center for Business Education (Aspen CBE, www.AspenCBE.org) seeks to create business leaders for the 21st century who are equipped with the vision and knowledge necessary to integrate corporate profitability with social value. Signature programs include Beyond Grey Pinstripes (an alternative ranking of business schools) and CasePlace.org (an online library of MBA teaching materials). The Center is part of the Aspen Institute’s Business and Society Program.
Position Description
Faculty Networks are small groups of 10-15 MBA professors and several participants from the corporate and public sectors. Networks exist for 2-3 years of regular in-person meetings and substantial virtual connections. Each network focuses on a particular academic discipline or topical area, all within the theme of social and environmental issues. Recent Networks include Stakeholder Marketing, Teaching Innovation in India, and Corporate Governance and Accountability. For example, see http://tinyurl.com/2hs4cf.
The Manager, Faculty Networks is responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of all current and future Faculty Networks. Responsibilities include:
■ Establish and maintain personal relationships with dozens of academics and other participants
■ Manage logistics and program design for in-person and virtual meetings, with some staff support
■ Write follow-up white papers and conduct marketing and outreach activities
■ Support the Aspen CBE team in related fundraising
■ Develop concepts for new Faculty Networks
Aspen CBE expects 3-4 Faculty Networks to run concurrently each year. The Manger, Faculty Networks will report directly to the Director of the Center for Business Education, and work closely with the entire team of the Business and Society Program.
Skills/Experience
■ Bachelors degree required, graduate degree preferred.
■ 5+ years work experience, preferably including experience with mainstream business, academia, or business education.
■ Excellent people skills / Able to cultivate leadership among MBA professors
■ Enthusiasm for, and understanding of, conference/dialogue design
■ Strong writer
■ Detail-oriented
■ Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a collaborative environment
■ Comfortable with MS Office
This position is located in New York City, and will require some domestic and international travel. Salary range $75,000+, depending on experience. The Aspen Institute offers a very attractive benefits package and work environment. The Aspen Institute is committed to a diverse workplace.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Rich.Leimsider@aspeninstitute.org
Resumes will be reviewed upon receipt, but must be submitted by January 31, 2008.
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