NHEE Administrator

The Administrator will serve part-time, 15 hours per week on average, to further the reach and
capacity of NHEE. This is a grant funded position with the initial posting being for a 1-year term
with a target start date of November 1, 2023. The Administrator will work predominantly from
home with some occasional travel required.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

The Administrator, supervised by the Board of Directors, will focus and expand on:
● Collaborating with the Board of Directors on the organizational strategic plan priorities.
● Grant project management with support from the Grant Committee.
● Coordinating board recruitment and development with support from the Board Member
Chair.
● Coordinating donor cultivation and grant management, grant writing, and other
fundraising/development needs.
● Membership cultivation and management of the membership database with support from
the Membership Chair.
● Promoting and coordinating NHEE-sponsored professional development and outreach
offerings, including the annual conference & meeting, with support from the Conference
Committee.
● Communicating with the public through social media, website, and press releases.
● Acting as liaison with community, state, national and international organizations while
representing NHEE interests.
● Nurturing support for and recognition of the impact of environmental education in the
state.
● Providing monthly activity reports to the Board of Directors Executive/Finance
Committee.

Required Skills & Qualifications

● At least 3 years of experience related to environmental education and an understanding
of the field.
● Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience in
the field.
● Ability to plan collaboratively and execute independently.
● Demonstrated commitment to building positive relationships with and equitable access
across diverse identities, backgrounds, and social constructs, including those associated
with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability,
sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity to work toward justice, equity,
diversity, and inclusion.
● Strong organizational and communication skills to initiate, form, and effectively maintain
relationships.
● Demonstrated success in team building and conflict resolution.
● Experience with effective collaborative partnerships made up of diverse organizations
and individuals (e.g., rural/urban, low-income/high-income, etc.).
● Skilled at creating and managing ongoing program, departmental, and/or organizational
budgets.
● Proficiency with Google Workspace and Dropbox necessary.
● Must reside in New Hampshire or a Maine or Massachusetts or Vermont border
community.
● Must have the ability to work from home (or another location that promotes focused work
with reasonable access to telephone and high-speed internet service) and have reliable
transportation for travel to meetings, conferences, etc.

Desired Skills & Qualifications
● Experience in fund development, demonstrated ability to seek and secure financial
support including grants, donor development, and strategic partnerships.
● Experience in nonprofit management, board relations, public relations, business, or
marketing.
● Experience with QuickBooks is helpful for this position.

How to Apply

Send the following to nhee.org@gmail.com with “NHEE Administrator Search” in the subject line
no later than the deadline:
1. Resume detailing your education and employment background
2. Cover letter describing your skills as it relates to the specific job duties and your passion
for the environmental education field
3. Writing sample (that you have already produced) that illustrates your approach to grant
inquiries/proposals/reports and/or donor stewardship

Hiring timeline:
8/28 - Job posted
10/1 - Application deadline is 11:59 pm
10/5 - Hiring Committee of the NHEE Board reviews applicant materials redacted of all personal
identifiable information and reaches out to the top 3-5 candidates to schedule an interview.
10/8-14 - Remote interviews begin with the top 3-5 candidates – via video or phone conference
(candidate’s preference); ~45 mins in length with opportunities for introductions and questions
from the hiring committee and candidate.
11/1 – Potential start date

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
NHEE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or
genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NHEE complies with applicable state and local
laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has
facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation and training. NHEE expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based
on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,
age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.