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About Momentum Conservation
Momentum Conservation is a non-profit organization founded in 2012 committed to emergence and innovation with the mission to work collectively in Maine to create mutually beneficial relationships with the earth, communities, and people through the conservation movement. We advance a justice-centered approach to the conservation movement by connecting and empowering Maine’s conservation organizations through education, convening, and grantmaking. Momentum works with many other conservation organizations in Maine to amplify, support, and build capacity in their work. Beginning in 2023, we are providing grants to land trusts in the state, thanks to funding from the Onion Foundation.
Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
Momentum is committed to building more inclusive and equitable conservation and environmental movements in Maine. We are actively leaning into the intersection of the environment, conservation, and social equity, and we are committed to weaving this intersection through all of our work. We are continuously learning about our blind spots and unconscious biases. We know that biases and disparities disproportionately burden communities of color, indigenous communities, people with physical and mental disabilities, and low-income communities with legacies of environmental damage and ongoing harm. It is our duty to ensure that our work does not propagate destructive, damaging practices, and instead is addressing barriers and fixing inequitable systems.
Equity and justice are woven through all of the work that we do. We are committed to the hard work of not just learning, but acting to reduce barriers and build new pathways for just conservation and change. For that reason, we will prefer candidates with a demonstrated enthusiasm for and commitment to an equitable, inclusive, and just conservation and environmental movement, and experience with equitable systems and/or transformations.
Now Hiring: Education and Partnership Director
The Education and Partnership Director will primarily be focused on outside programs related to organizational development, capacity building, and convenings. They will work closely with the Executive Director on program implementation, membership, partnership development, and overall educational strategy. This position will report to the Executive Director, and will engage collaboratively with all staff.
Learn More About the Position Here
How to Apply
Please send your resume and a cover letter that contains responses to the questions below, to Jessica Burton at info@momentumconservation.org – please include “Education and Partnership Director” in the email subject line. Applications are due by Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, at 11:59pm.
- Share a bit about what draws you to this position and why you are excited to work at Momentum Conservation and become part of the Momentum team.
- Please answer: What role does an equitable and accessible conservation movement play in the future you want to live in?
Our hiring process includes an initial review of the applications and two rounds of interviews. If you are invited to a second interview, you will be asked to supply the contact information for 2 references.
Momentum reserves the right to conduct background checks as a condition for employment.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Momentum Conservation encourages applications from diverse populations, persons with disabilities, and all other qualified applicants. Momentum Conservation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Momentum encourages applications from diverse populations, persons with disabilities, and all other qualified applicants. Momentum Conservation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.