Published 11-03-08
Submitted by Environmental Defense Fund
- November 3, 2008 - Do you have a passion for the environment and a successful career in business? Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is seeking a Project Manager with a proven track record of collaborating with business in an effort to inspire, inform and engage companies in reducing their environmental footprint. As a Corporate Partnerships Project Manager, you would work directly with Fortune 500 companies to create a blueprint of corporate sustainability, and drive real environmental changes in the business community.
Background: EDF is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, founded in 1967, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life. We pioneered the NGO/corporate partnership model and over the past twenty years we've helped businesses across the country take bold moves to adopt green practices and technologies that also improve their bottom line. Corporate partners have included DuPont, FedEx, McDonald's, and Wal-Mart. For more information on our work, see www.edf.org/partnerships.
Responsibilities: The Project Manager will play a significant role in the development and execution of our corporate partnership projects. Primary responsibilities will be project development, partner recruitment and project management. The Project Manager will develop recommendations and concrete action steps based on rigorous economic, financial, technical and environmental analysis, using advanced knowledge of corporate strategy, operations, and environmental management. Project outcomes must be practically and technically sound from a business and operational perspective, and yet aggressively address environmental concerns. Moreover, the recommendations must be adaptable to other businesses operating in the same or related industries.
More specifically, the Project Manager will:
Application: Interested applicants should forward their cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs@edf.org.
Environmental Defense Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Environmental Defense Fund, a leading national nonprofit organization, represents more than 500,000 members. Since 1967, Environmental Defense Fund has linked science, economics, law and innovative private-sector partnerships to create breakthrough solutions to the most serious environmental problems. Environmental Defense Fund has a 20 year track record of success in partnering with business. To maintain its independence and credibility, EDF accepts no money from corporate partners; generous individuals and foundations fund its work. For more information, visit www.edf.org.
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