IPM Employment

The EPA Office of Pesticide Programs is looking to hire a full-time plant pathologist. The position is located in Virigina and applications will be accepted until August 6, 2008. Visit USA Jobs for more information; enter the announcement number HQOPPTS-DE-2008-0059 in the Keyword search field.

Development Associate- Red Tomato

Red Tomato (www.redtomato.org) is a nonprofit fair trade organization dedicated to strengthening New England family farmers, marketing their ecologically grown produce, and building a sustainable regional food system.

Position Overview
The Development Associate will work with the Director of Development and independently to support and manage the Development office, including maintaining donor database & files, supporting events, proposals and reports, annual mailings, newsletters and general correspondence and administration and oversight of key Development office functions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mission-driven professional to further learn and apply the fundamentals of a comprehensive nonprofit fund development career, including grant research, prospect research, campaign, grant, gift and event management, donor and funder relations and publications. The right person will find opportunity for advancement as a partner in bringing a solid start-up development function to the next level, in a supportive and entrepreneurial setting, with good benefits, including delicious local produce and congenial coworkers.

Responsibilities
This is a position for a self-starter who is creative, flexible and has an eye for detail. The Development Associate will join a small, lively, experienced and cooperative team of professionals, dedicated to a high level of performance and service. The office ambience is friendly and casual but professional.

Responsibilities include:

Organizing and managing the flow of information in a multifaceted development office: Coordinating and implementing mailings, including Red Tomato’s annual appeal; Management of database (Giftworks) for donors, lenders, direct mail and gift tracking
Composing donor & funder correspondence and handling other aspects of donor stewardship, including acknowledging gifts and providing updates on progress of projects
Administrative and research support for the development of grant proposals, publications and reports, including synthesizing information
Prospect research and prospect tracking
Foundation research and follow-up
Preparation and distribution of fundraising materials, including newsletters and email bulletins
Organizing donor events
Assisting with special projects

Qualifications, experience and knowledge

3 years work experience minimum; BS/BA or equivalent
Proven success managing development, or similar, programs and operations
Positive interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy and flexibility; the ability to forthrightly offer or receive constructive suggestions for improving work quality, speed and responsiveness
Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to accuracy, ability to express ideas and information clearly and concisely
Ability to work with deadlines and to organize projects to minimize delay or error when projects compete
Fluency with computers and databases
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
A high level of discretion

Preferred

4+ years’ development or comparable experience
A passion for making a difference in sustainable agriculture, local food and food systems.
Experience with nonprofits, small businesses, food and agriculture

Hours and Compensation
The position is part-time, approx. 20 hours per week. Hours may be flexible. Compensation is based on qualifications and experience.

Applications accepted until position is filled. Feel free to email with any questions.

Please email or mail resume, writing sample and cover letter to: George Riley CFRE, Director of Development, Red Tomato, 1033 Turnpike St., Canton, MA 02021 or email.

Program Manager - IPM Structural Pest Management Specialist, Green Shield Certified

Professional with expertise in high-level IPM for structural pest management sought to manage Green Shield Certified, a new, rapidly growing program launched in June, 2007. The program uses on-site, professional evaluations of both facilities and pest management service providers to ensure the highest level of performance.

The successful candidate will oversee implementation of the program for pest management service providers and facilities of all kinds. This is an excellent opportunity to improve pest management performance nationwide and reduce the impacts of pests and pesticides on health and the environment.

Responsibilities include meeting program growth targets, managing in-house support staff and contracted professionals who perform on-site service evaluations, and coordinating key relationships with partners. Position reports to the director of the IPM Institute.

Demonstrated commitment to IPM and success in project management required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Masters preferred. Experienced professionals and accomplished recent graduates encouraged to apply. Salary commensurate with skills and experience. Located Madison, Wisconsin.

For more information on the program, visit www.greenshieldcertified.org.

The IPM Institute of North America, Inc. is a non-profit organization formed in 1998. The Institute's mission is to accelerate adoption of IPM in agriculture and communities through consumer education and development of IPM standards for self-evaluation and IPM certification. Current projects include IPM evaluation and certification for schools, healthcare facilities, pest management professionals, and others. Institute funders and collaborators have included US EPA, USDA, US Army, major corporations, foundations and others.

Send resume to Dr. Thomas Green, president, at 4510 Regent St., Madison WI 53705, or email ipmworks@ipminstitute.org.

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