Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 06/27/09
While visiting Richmond, Virginia earlier this month, I kept thinking the entire time that the city seemed like a great place to live for work/life balance. If you happen to live in or near Richmond, or would love to find work there, here's a freshly submitted part-time flexible position to check out (employers, if you have a flexible law job that is of interest to attorneys / lawyers, feel free to submit it for free posting):
PROGRAM MANAGER - part-time (Richmond, VA)
*Note from the person submitting the post:
Although a law degree is not required, this position would be ideal for an attorney with kids wanting to get back into the work force part-time with some flexibility, and particularly for someone interested in the environment and wanting to make a difference.
CAPITAL REGION LAND CONSERVANCY
Program Manager- (60 to 80 hours a month)
Regional land conservancy seeks part-time program manager to lead this growing, dynamic non-profit and to implement and manage a comprehensive community outreach and education program to promote conservation easements and promote the organization in the metro Richmond area. Additional duties include assisting with strategic planning, communications, grant writing and building a membership base.
Primary responsibilities are to:
1) Establish and manage local county advisory councils and conservation-minded contacts to provide referrals to landowners interested in protecting their land.
2) Educate individual landowners, community groups, policymakers, and the general public about conservation easements and CRLC’s mission.
3) Implement and manage a community outreach program to raise the awareness of CRLC in the capital region.
4) As needed, write press releases and membership campaign letters.
4) Assist the board with membership recruitment and grant writing.
5) Assist the board with developing conservation priorities and strategies.
6) Assist with developing conservation easement stewardship and monitoring policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
Ø Experienced in community outreach and volunteer management
Ø Excellent writing skills
Ø Interest in and commitment to conservation
Ø Non-profit management & administrative skills
Ø Grant writing skills
Ø Experience in public speaking and the ability to represent CRLC to a wide range of audiences
Ø Knowledge of conservation easements and the associated tax benefits (preferred)
Ø Understanding of growth patterns and challenges in the greater Richmond area
Ø Self-motivation and capacity to work independently
Ø Strong interpersonal skills
The mission of CRLC is to promote the conservation of the capital region’s historically significant land, scenic natural areas and ecologically sensitive land, water and wildlife resources. CRLC serves the City of Richmond and the Counties of Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover, Goochland, Powhatan, New Kent, and Charles City. More information is available at www.capitalregionland.org.
Position is as an independent contractor and not an employee.
Please send resume and cover letter to:
CRLC
P.O. Box 17306
Richmond, VA 23226
Or email to:
bill [*AT*] capitalregionland [*dot*] org
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