Great Green Job of the Week: Program Coordinator, Buckminster Fuller Institute

The Buckminster Fuller Institute, a New York based 501c3, is seeking a self motivated, inspired, and dedicated individual to serve as Program Coordinator of The Buckminster Fuller Challenge, an annual international design competition which awards a $100,000 prize to a strategy to solve humanity’s most pressing problems.

We are looking for a creative, thoroughly organized and focused person whose career objectives include catalyzing transformative cultural impacts. The job requires a personable, even-keeled demeanor as well as literacy in the international ‘discussion’ about design thinking, sustainability, innovative approaches to solving complex problems and the relevance of Buckminster Fuller’s pioneering legacy. This is a position that offers a range of outstanding personal, program and institutional growth opportunities.

Responsibilities include:
• Assist in all phases of program planning, strategy, implementation, communication & outreach, development, quality control and evaluation;
• Primary responsibilities involve all aspects of program administration including all program-related documents; program website & application and video conferencing system;
• Assist in development and oversee implementation of comprehensive outreach plan;
• Assist in development and oversee maintenance of relationships with press contacts, program applicants, prospective jurors, members of the jury, strategic partners, program advisors and BFI board members;
• Work with the Award Program Committee of the Board of Directors to refine and evolve the call for proposals, application, and review and selection process;
• Coordinate internal screening of Challenge entries and review process;
• Coordinate jury deliberation process;
• Assist in long-term strategic design and development of program.

Qualifications:
• Excellent management skills including planning, organization, attention to detail, follow through and task prioritization;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to thrive in deadline intensive, highly collaborative environment;
• Ability to delegate and/or find resources or contacts necessary to accomplish task.
• Facility at networking in relevant fields/sub-cultures with goal of building program profile, extending exposure and cultivating strategic partnerships;
• Sophisticated graphic design aesthetics a plus;
• Experience in working with/overseeing interns a plus;
• Proficiency with MS Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word;
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign;
• Proficiency with website content management systems, overall website management and basic HTML.

Summary of the Organization:
The Buckminster Fuller Institute is dedicated to accelerating the development and deployment of solutions which radically advance human well being and the health of our planet’s ecosystems. We aim to deeply influence the ascendance of a new generation of design-science pioneers who are leading the creation of an abundant and restorative world economy that benefits all humanity. www.bfi,org

Excellent references required. Salary commensurate with experience. Start date: April 10th

Link [Treehugger Jobs Board] + [Buckminster Fuller Institute]

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