Program Manager, Council of Great Lakes Governors
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Start date: Immediate
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 Manager will coordinate and assist with work related to the environment including Great Lakes protection, restoration and water management. Specifically, the Program Manager will 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; the Governors’ Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force; and, projects related to the Great Lakes Governors’ Priorities Initiative which is coordinating the Governors’ shared efforts on Great Lakes protection and restoration. The Program Manager will also assist with the Council’s quarterly newsletter, The Compass, and other projects as needed. This position requires the
Program Manager to work in Chicago, Illinois.
Desired qualifications and skills:
• Effective communicator and presenter with good writing ability, research and analytical skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Flexible team player with positive attitude and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects.
• Creative, effective problem-solver with aptitude for facilitation and consensus building.
• Working understanding of the public policy process. Preferred experience would include knowledge of State government and legislative background. Familiarity with environmental policy and the Great Lakes would be advantageous.
• Bachelors’ degree required. An advanced degree is preferred.
Salary will be $40,000-60,000, commensurate with skills and experience. For additional information, please visit:
www.cglg.org
www.glslregionalbody.org
www.glslcompactcouncil.org
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter by March 30 to:
Council of Great Lakes Governors
Attn: Program Manager Search
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60606
E-mail: cglg@cglg.org
No phone calls, please.
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