ACE::Alliance for Climate Education ACE is a national nonprofit dedicated to educating America's high school students about the science behind climate change and inspiring them to do something about it—while having fun along the way. 

Our trained ACE educators visit high schools around the country to give students the scientific skinny on climate change through our fun & festive multimedia presentation. After the assembly, we help students secure grant money and start Action Teams to take on projects in their community and school to lower their emissions and raise their voice. We're also building out an array of nonprofit and corporate partners to help power our growth. 

We offer a powerful mission, rapid growth, sharp people, a spirit of innovation and a fast-paced environment which focuses on accountability and results. Learn more about ACE – and check out our rave reviews – over at http://www.acespace.org. 

Title: Lead Educator 

Description: We need a dynamic, energetic individual to deliver our multimedia presentations on climate change to high school students in Chicago. Be sure to check out our trailer (http://www.acespace.org/get-inspired/trailer) to get a sense of what we do. You’ll be in the trenches with high school students, an essential job communicating the essential science of our presentation while making it fun and memorable. 
You’ll also manage a small team of remote educators and build relationships with schools and like minded Chicago nonprofits. Building off of a strong 2009, the Chicago team has much of its operating apparatus in place for 2010, but will need a strong manager to lead the team going forward: scheduling assemblies, nurturing and developing partnerships, and coordinating PR efforts will be some of your responsibilities. 

After presentations, you’ll lead following-up efforts with students and faculty after presentations. You’ll also help the Oakland office update programs and start new ones to reach ACE’s goals and priorities. 

Schedule: This is full-time 1-2 year position, 40 hours per week 
Salary: Commensurate with Experience 
Anticipated Start Date: Immediately 
Deadline: Open until filled 

Required Qualifications: 

• 5-7 years experience managing other team members 
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and iWork 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Excellent presentation skills—dynamic, engaging personality 
• Ability to develop cogent workplans, manage and prioritize tasks and meet deadlines 
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, detail oriented, self-motivated 
• Comfortable taking a leadership role in a small collaborative team environment 
• Takes pleasure in enabling and supporting others to be effective in their work 
• Solid understanding of global climate change andthe youth environmental movement, including environmental justice issues, climate policy, and/or youth advocacy issues. 
• Ability to manage a variety of team members and projects ensuring clear and constant communication while working from a home office. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience in theatre or other forms of performance art. 
• Teaching experience or other experience working with school age students. 
• Familiarity with the Chicago area school systems. 
• Experience working with diverse communities. 
• Public relations experience 
• Working knowledge of Salesforce.com 

Character Qualifications

• Able to see multiple perspectives, work with complex issues, and create innovative solutions to challenging problems
• Passionate about making a real difference in the world
• Driven, hardworking and comfortable managing in a dynamic, fast-paced growth environment
   

The Opportunity

• The chance to help grow an organization that will help to change the world for good
• An opportunity to operate with a high degree of autonomy and interdependence in a collegial, fun, fast-paced environment with people who share a common mission and a love for what we do
• Ability to innovate, and expand your strategic role as you demonstrate performance on your core objectives
• Opportunity for incentive-based compensation that shares the rewards of success and growth

To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter describing why you are qualified for this position and why you are passionate about helping this organization grow and succeed to Mr. Michael LaFemina: Michael.lafemina(at)climateeducation.org. Please include salary requirements in your cover letter. No phone calls please.

We value and respect the diverse viewpoints and individual differences of all people. ACE is an equal opportunity employer and encourages everyone interested to apply.