Delta Institute is seeking an energetic environmental professional to support our work in three strategic areas – Resilient Agriculture, Nature-based Climate Solutions, and Sustainability and Support Services. An Associate should be a self-starter who enjoys working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders while expanding their programmatic and technical skill set.
Delta offers a competitive salary with a robust benefits package that includes generous paid time off, a matched 401k retirement program, medical, dental and vision insurance, free gym, external continued professional education and professional external coaching. Delta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Grade: 2
Salary Range: $44,365 – 49,910
*Senior Associate Salary Range: $52,683 – 55,456
About Delta
Delta Institute is a Midwest-focused, environmental nonprofit whose mission is to collaborate with communities to solve complex environmental challenges. We currently focus our work on three initiative areas:
- Resilient Agriculture
- Nature-Based Climate Solutions
- Sustainability and Support Services
To achieve our vision of a thriving region, we partner with communities, governmental organizations and agencies, businesses, nonprofits, and universities throughout the Great Lakes and Midwest.
We are multi-disciplinary systems thinkers. We understand that the issues around food, water, air, energy, and waste are all connected.
Our broad and deep expertise, and partner networks developed over nearly 25 years, have been integral in Delta’s success in implementing environmental change at scale. Our initiatives are designed for ecological impact rooted in positive economic and social change. All three are essential for the work not only to sustain over time, but also to deepen and expand.
Delta serves as a trusted advisor, technical assistance provider, and project implementation expert. Funding comes from both philanthropic and earned revenue: private and government grants, charitable contributions, and fee-for-service contracts.
Our people and our culture are what makes us great! Click here to learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
At Delta we consider the follow seven characteristics core competencies. They define who we are as individuals and also our work as an organization:Tenacious
A Program Associate must be resourceful, independent, creative, and unflappable. An Associate must be comfortable supporting several projects at once and able to address day-to-day details.
To be successful in this role, an Associate needs:
- Great communications skills, both written and verbal
- Great organizational and time management skills, with attention to details and deadlines
- Experience working proactively and collaboratively on a team where team members working styles can vary
- An enthusiasm and commitment to work that is always challenging and of vital importance
Responsibilities include:
Technical
- Applies specialized technical expertise to Delta project implementation and deliverables.
- Collect quantitative and qualitative data and translate information into meaningful, high-quality deliverables
- Research and review data from industry and scientific reports
- Create and compile new data sources which may involve conducting surveys and phone calls
- Integrate knowledge of innovation from one strategic area or field of study with other strategic areas
- Create presentations and reports, as assigned
- Work collaboratively with technical and operational staff on Delta initiatives
Program Management
- Manage multiple tasks for a variety of projects, complete tasks on time and within the provided budget while maintaining Delta’s high standard for deliverables
- Implement projects and/or project tasks as part of a project team
- Participate productively in team planning and implementation meetings
- Provide technical skills to a variety of Delta programs and consulting projects
- Represent Delta at project and client meetings
- External communication and coordination with partners and clients
- Work as member of a team to conceive and develop proposals
- Participate in the fundraising process including active solicitation of funding for programmatic initiatives
- Possible project management, timeline, and budget creation
We are looking for applicants with:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, sustainability, environmental science, geography, agriculture, planning, architecture, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
- Master’s degree in related fields is desired, though not required
- At least 2-4 years of professional experience
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to synthesize complex information and concisely translate it to a variety of stakeholders and audiences
- Ownership and accountability of assigned tasks
- Detail oriented approach with good organizational skills, be a self-starter, motivated and enjoy working in a team environment
- Proactive communication style, both internally and externally, especially with respect to timeline and budget
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs required
- Ability to organize, analyze, and visualize data
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Be able to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and manage work in sometimes ambiguous situations
The physical demands of the job include:
- Sitting: much of the work requires being at a desk, working on computer
- Hand and finger dexterity: typing, writing
- Talking and listening: presentations, information-gathering and general communication
- Noise: moderate in office environment
- Climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling: field work
- Being able to lift and/or move 10 lbs.
Application
Please email an application packet as a single PDF that includes a cover letter and resume to careers@delta-institute.org.
Please use “Associate, Programs” in the subject line.
Apply by February 18, 2022.