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Position summary:
The Program Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the various programs within the organization including but not limited to: program development, management and fund development. As a main point of contact for the organization, it is imperative that the Program Director maintain a thorough understanding and ability to communicate MMN’s programs, goals and mission, environmental protection initiatives, sustainable waste management practices, traditional ecological knowledge and eco-psychology as well as a desire to create positive social change. The Program Director serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and carries responsibility for exercising discretion with project oversight, particularly the scope of work and ensuring the capacity of MMN to adhere to regulatory compliance associated with any project during the planning process.
Essential Job Functions:
Inspire, educate and empower the local community by acting as an exemplary representative of Malama Maui Nui. This requires maintaining an optimistic attitude and demonstrating positive behavior that reflects the mission and core values of Malama Maui Nui at all times.
Program Management:
- Responsible for managing program staff by creating a positive work place environment, providing clear objectives with reasonable timelines, developing and mentoring staff to perform at their best abilities
- Maintain integrity of program related inventory including vehicle fleet, supplies and baseyard facilities
- Provide oversight of field work and events to ensure proper and successful execution
- Crosstrain in all staff positions to be capable of serving in support of such roles during staff vacancies or short-term absences.
- Maintain and track program objectives in order to meet goals
- Analyze program data and collection methods to prepare accurate and relevant program reports for funders, Executive Director, Board of Directors and other parties as needed
Program Development:
- Evaluate existing programs to assure alignment with mission and vision of the organization
- Collaborate with Executive Team to develop, implement and manage safety programs and assure compliance with Federal, State and County rules and regulations
- Work with Executive Team in developing programs and associated activities
- Strategically recruit and collaborate with project support team including experts, partners, potential investors, funders, etc.
- Assist in facilitating relationships with corporate, community and individual prospects for the organization’s project priorities
- Build relationships with community stakeholders to advance the mission and goals of the organization
- Monitor trends in the community/region and adapt strategies as necessary
- Research and apply industry BMP’s in regards to new products, tools, technologies, materials, and processes
- Work with other members of MMN’s Executive Leadership Team to develop program associated budgets
- Analyze program development process and project budget reports to recommend changes as necessary
- Solve problems: assess problem and/or potential problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions and make recommendations and/or resolve the problems
- Oversee priorities, develop schedules, monitor progress toward goals to track details, data, information and activities
Fund Development:
- Evaluate and assess various program needs
- Research different sources of funding opportunities
- Maintain a positive relationship with on-going funders and funder prospectives.
- Develop, prepare, submit and track proposals and reports for all assigned projects in a timely manner
- Prepare grant applications as outlined including clearly and persuasively communicating the organization’s mission to potential funders
- Assemble and submit grant requests including letters, proposals, budgets and presentations
- Maintain calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines, and reports
- Prioritize to keep multiple projects moving in a timely manner, meet deadlines and manage supplemental material required for proposals
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This is a working management position requiring on site supervision of field work and support of staff as well as volunteers.
Education:
Preferred: A bachelor’s degree in Waste Management, Environmental Studies/Sciences, Natural Resource Management, GIS/Data Management and/or other associated fields.
Experience:
A minimum of 3+ years of experience with progressive responsibility in program development and/or management in a Waste Management facility, Natural Resource program, or similar organization(s) including experience managing staff and volunteers in the field. Previous experience with GIS, Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, environmental protection practices related to sustainability/waste/landfill diversion, and non-profit leadership preferred. Demonstrated experience in project development and grant reporting highly desirable.
Skills:
- Ability to manage projects effective and efficiently
- Ability to respectfully and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with staff and members of the general public
- Ability to manage team environment with respect and collaboration
- Ability to understand and implement a written/oral work plan, independently execute work safely and efficiently, document and electronically report completed activities on a daily basis
- Ability to productively use project management tools, Microsoft Office, online applications, GIS/GPS and other related technology
- Ability to facilitate conflict resolution
- Ability to problem solve and conduct analysis
Work Environment:
This is a working management position with a significant field work component. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, etc. This is a full-time position and hours of work and days are typically Tuesday through Saturday 8:00am – 4:30pm. Occasionally, special events will require work outside of this time frame.
Emergency Remote Work: During emergency situations, it may be required and/or possible to switch to a majority remote work environment. While working remotely, it is expected to maintain and be available throughout normal required work hours and notify supervisor of any changes to schedule. Due to the nature of position job duties, it will be necessary to maintain some in office and field work hours to maintain base yard and oversight of program inventories and activities.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a physically demanding position requiring individuals to:
- Frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch
- Regularly lift and/or move 35 pounds and occasionally 75+ pounds
- Regularly sit, use hands and fingers to handle, grip and feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear
- Work in a wide range of inclement weather and environments from extremely dry and hot to extremely wet and cold
- Clean driving abstract with the ability to safely drive and maneuver large vehicles
