Senior Associate, Outreach and Administration

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Take our "green" NGO to a new level! Join an exciting, recognized organization that is expanding DC tree canopy by engaging embassies,, residents, and many other stakeholders to plant and grow trees along Embassy Row.

For ten years, Restore Mass Ave (www.restoremassave.org) has planted trees and organized tree and landscape care along the historic two miles of Massachusetts Avenue NW known as Embassy Row. Our mission is to regrow the elegant, shady landscape of this major commuter street, which is also the last "Grand Avenue" of its type in the nation. Over the past decade, we have added some 350 new trees and arranged care for hundreds of others. Tree canopy has increased by an amazing 13.2% but needs to expand more to meet our and the city’s long-term goals.

We seek a volunteer- to represent the organization externally with selected embassies, government agencies and other players and to help manage projects with the President and the Board.

Tasks - External

• Represent RMA to current and prospective partners, including embassies, local organizations, and neighbors; raise participation by forging selected new relationships.
• Manage outreach with stakeholders related to tree planting, tree care, and other RMA initiatives; whom we need to engage and whose active help is needed from time to time.
• Assist with selected events such as tree tours, summer Treekeeping workshops, donor receptions.

Tasks - Internal

• Coordinate projects, including monitoring action items and progress and managing timeline.
• Advise President and Board on strategy for managing new large projects while advancing RMA’s core program of tree planting and care.
• Schedule and circulate materials for meetings of the Board, which are usually every month. Attend virtually or in person when practical.
• Maintain organization’s confidential database of contacts & donors.

Skills required:

• Able to engage others in the vision and work of the organization.
• Takes initiative. Organized, forward-thinking, deadline-driven.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Mature. Good track record with one or more small organizations.
• Diplomatic and timely in communications.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Able to work independently and consistently. Great followup.
• Strong computer skills. (Submit samples)

Skills preferred, not required:

• International background or strong interest. Engaging non-Americans is key to our work and to this job in particular.
• Some knowledge of trees and/or environmental issues, such as college credits, extracurricular activities, or present/past jobs.
• Fluent with data management and posting on social media.

Required - Have fun!

All members of the RMA family are welcome to participate in our events -- such as outdoor Treekeeping sessions, info tables at big events, meetings, briefings and parties.

Volunteering with RMA is a great way to meet others working to make DC greener and meet people at all levels who are concerned about the global environment.

Details:

Hours: Days and times are flexible but position requires 3 hours/week on average.

Compensation: This is an unpaid volunteer position which offers tremendous career benefits in networking and experience gained. We serve as a reference for our successful volunteers.

Location: The Senior Associate must live and or live in the DC Metro area near Dupont Circle.

Regular visits are needed to view trees and work on Mass Ave addresses, and to RMA headquarters. The Associate may occasionally schedule a meting with an embassy official or another stakeholder during working-hours