Established in 1983, the Council of Great Lakes Governors is a non-partisan partnership of Governors from each of the eight Great Lakes States - Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The Governors joined forces to address the severe environmental and economic challenges facing the region. In recent years, the Premiers of Ontario and Québec have partnered with the Council to advance the environmental health and high performance economy of the entire Great Lakes region.
As part of the Council’s project-oriented team, the Program Associate/Manager will coordinate and assist with work related to the environment including Great Lakes protection, restoration and water management. Specifically, the Program Associate/Manager will work on the Great Lakes Governors’ Priorities Initiative which is coordinating the Governors’ shared efforts on Great Lakes protection and restoration. The Program Associate/Manager will also work on the Governors’ Water Management Initiative including support for the Great Lakes—St. Lawrence River Water Resources Regional Body and the Great Lakes—St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council. As needed, assistance will be provided on projects related to regional economic development including international trade. This position requires the Program Associate/Manager to work in Chicago, Illinois.
Desired qualifications and skills:
• Effective communicator and presenter with good writing ability, aptitude for facilitation and consensus building. Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Creative, effective problem-solver with well-developed research and analytical skills.
• Flexible team player with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Working understanding of the public policymaking and implementation process, preference for knowledge related to environmental policy and the Great Lakes.
• Preferred experience would include legislative background; knowledge of State government; and fundraising including grant writing, budgeting and reporting.
• Bachelors’ degree required. An advanced degree is preferred.
Salary is commensurate with experience. For additional information, please visit:
www.cglg.org
www.glslregionalbody.org
www.cglg.org/projects/water/GLSLRBWRC.asp
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter by Friday, August 14 to:
Ms. Zoë Munro
Council of Great Lakes Governors
35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1850
Chicago, IL 60601
E-mail: zmunro@cglg.org
No phone calls, please.
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