What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Projects Manager, Climate Capital position at Self-Help?
WHO We Are :
Self-Help started in 1980 with a focus on economic inequality especially in communities that have faced systemic barriers in building wealth. At the core of what Self-Help does is a drive to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity. In other words, we’re committed to economic justice! Economic Justice means that all communities have the basic infrastructure they need to thrive, from high quality schools to grocery stores selling fresh foods resources that support opportunity at a neighborhood level regardless of demographics, income, or wealth. Since our founding, we’ve constantly sought to find new ways to pursue greater economic justice : from providing fair and affordable loans, to working with partners to demand that lawmakers change unjust policies.
Self-Help is seeking a Special Projects Manager to join our Climate Capital team in Durham!
The Special Projects Manager will provide critical, high-level level project leadership for strategic initiatives related to Self-Help's implementation of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. The Special Projects Manager will generally be assigned projects based on organizational need and their own areas of experience and expertise.
WHAT You'll DO :
- Coordinate and manage projects designed with senior leaders and critical to advancing organizational priorities.
- Portfolio of projects will be based on evolving organizational needs and Special Projects Manager’s areas of expertise. Examples of potential initial projects include :
Track key workstream activities, coordinating with workgroup leaders on navigating and executing on deliverables.
Provide research and analytical support on major financial and operational decisions.
WHAT You’ll NEED :
If you are interested in who we are and what we do; have a strong desire to work in an organization that places a high priority on teamwork and collaboration; and are interested in working to help create economic opportunity for all – THIS is the place for you! Click the “apply now” button to apply!
Compensation :
Competitive nonprofit compensation, based on experience, plus a generous benefits package.
Self-Help is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, class or family status.
