Employment
Here area job announcements from the Access Fund.
The Access Fund is Hiring
The Access Fund is looking for a few passionate people to join our staff. We currently have three job positions that we're hiring for:
Our members are our biggest asset. Come join the staff of the Access Fund or please forward these position openings to worthy candidates. Help us build the Access Fund team!
Programs Director (PD)
Since 1990, the Access Fund has been the only national advocacy organization whose mission is to keep climbing areas open and conserve the climbing environment. The Access Fund supports and represents over 1.6 million climbers nationwide in all forms of climbing; Rock Climbing, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, and Bouldering. Five core programs support the mission on national and local levels: public policy, stewardship & conservation (including grants), grassroots activism, climber education, and land acquisition. We believe in the diversity of the climbing experience, an ethic of personal responsibility, self regulation, minimal impact and sound management of climbing resources throughout the United States .
The PD is responsible for implementation of the following Access Fund strategic objectives:
1) Grassroots programs:--empowering local climbing communities to address access and conservation concerns through outreach, advocacy, education and stewardship.
a. This includes grassroots organizing, campaign development and organizational management; providing support necessary for local organizations and activists, long-range tactical planning of grassroots organizational objectives and fundamental strategies.
2) Direct action:--any external initiative directed and fulfilled by AF staff, where necessary and appropriate action is required to successfully achieve our mission. To implement these strategies the candidate should have a basic understanding of public land law, the administrative process (working with land management agencies) and how to communicate within those bureaucracies.
The PD’s work is accomplished through grassroots support programs and direct action campaigns that empower local climbing communities to address access and conservation concerns through outreach, advocacy, education and stewardship. The PD must be a climber and know, support and espouse Access Fund policy positions and statements. The PD works closely with the Executive Director, Policy Director and Associate Programs Director, having direct supervision of the latter. The PD works with the Executive Director on preparation of the departmental budget.
This position is employed at the Access Fund’s national headquarters in Boulder, Colorado and the PD maintains an office in this facility. Travel is required around the United States to climbing areas and communities.
Key requirements include: Ability to advocate on behalf of the climbing community using excellent written and oral communication skills; mature professional judgment and the ability to establish and maintain relationships with individuals, organizations and other external partners; ability to work collaboratively, but also comfortable taking initiative in a fast-paced organization; work well with, motivate, and organize volunteers; ability to identify and evaluate specific, local issues within the context of national policy; comfortable and knowledgeable at organizing advocates on a grassroots level. Knowledge of acquisitions, easements and other land protection tools.
Competency in MS Office and related programs necessary, comfortable with online forums, excel, and data base skills. Ability and experience using web based programs to organize, communicate, and evaluate a plus. Climbing background required. The successful candidate will be a passionate individual who is comfortable in public settings, meeting and working with adversaries and friends towards win-win solutions.
Competitive salary and benefits. Small, progressive workplace in Boulder , Colorado .
Send resume and cover letter electronically no later than March 31 2007 to the Access Fund Executive Director at: [mail] with “Programs Director 2007” as the email subject.
No calls or paper submissions.