[CPEO-MEF] Job Opening at CPEO

[Aimee Houghton <aimeeh@cpeo.org>]

We at CPEO are seeking a Brownfields Project Manager to head up and
coordinate our Brownfields program.  If anyone you know may be
interested in this position, please pass this announcement along.

Summary of Position:

The Brownfields Project Manager will be in charge of CPEO's Brownfields
program. This is a full-time position is available immediately.  The
position is located in Washington, DC and the Project Manager will report
to both the Associate Director Aimée Houghton and Executive Director
Lenny Siegel.  This project will be focusing on two important
community concerns about the risk management of brownfields: the building
or operation of schools on brownfields and the impact, upon communities,
of nominally successful brownfields redevelopment.
 
The Project Manager will be asked to work independently on the following
tasks as they relate to a comprehensive workplan:

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Write
articles for electronic and newsletter publication

·       

Facilitate
discussion of CPEO's Brownfields Internet Forum

·       

Schedule
and coordinate small and large events

·       

Conduct
research and literature searches for project

·       

Generate
and disseminate technical and policy information to community based
organizations

·       

Assist
in the fundraising and writing of grant proposals

·       

Represent
and speak on behalf of CPEO at workshops, conferences, and public
forums

·       

Some
out of state travel is required.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

·       

Understanding
of and experience with environmental justice, advocacy, community
organizing, and coalition building

·       

Excellent
people skills and ability to interact with very diverse
constituencies

·       

Familiarity
with the federal legislative process and applicable federal laws

·       

Ability
to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and organize information

·       

Project
management experience including work plan and budget management

·       

Experience
with writing and managing grant proposals for government and foundation
funding

·       

Familiarity
with the US Environmental Protection Agency organizational 
structure

·       

Excellent
speaking and writing skills

·       

Computer
Skills: Word, Excel, Access, and Adobe Acrobat

The ideal candidate is someone who not only is interested in the subject
matter but who has a desire to develop a comprehensive program that
meshes with the basic tenets of CPEO.  There is ample room for
programmatic growth, development, and creativity.  CPEO provides a
supportive, collaborative and flexible work environment.  We work
hard, probably expect a lot, and always have fun.  We encourage
prospective applicants to visit our Brownfields Internet Forum (BIF)
Archives located on our website:
http://www.cpeo.org/lists/index.html
to gain a better understanding about that component of our organization.

The Center for Public Environmental Oversight (CPEO) is an organization that promotes and facilitates public participation in the oversight of environmental activities, including but not limited to the remediation of federal facilities, private "Superfund" sites, and Brownfields.  Its work is based upon six principles: Empowerment, Justice, Education, Communications, Partnership, and Credibility.  Please see more about CPEO at: http://www.cpeo.org/about.html  

To Apply:
Please mail, fax, or email cover letter and resume with 2 references to:

Attn: Brownfields Project Manager
Center for Public Environmental Oversight 
1101 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC  20036
Fax: (202) 452-8095
cpeo@cpeo.org

People of color are strongly urged to apply.

Resumes will be accepted through October 29,2001

Please note new phone number and address below.

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Aimee R. Houghton                                 

Associate Director, CPEO

1101 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1000

Washington, DC  20036

tel: 202-452-8039; fax: 202-452-8095

Email: aimeeh@cpeo.org

www.cpeo.org

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