Explore all-remote, flexible opportunities with occasional travel, and contribute to a meaningful mission with a global impact.
We know the technology is ready and believe we must act today.
We believe in aligning collective efforts for a common global good.
Our team works directly with and for the front line fire community.
Game changing tools for emergency response and beneficial fire management.
Location: Remote with occasional travel (<15%)
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary Range: $160,000-$174,000
Position Summary: The Strategic Development Officer is responsible for development and successful execution of a fundraising approach and strategy that aligns with ambitious targets of Earth Fire Alliance to achieve meaningful impact in the shortest time possible. The Strategic Development Officer will work closely with the Executive Director and key staff to ensure the fundraising strategy aligns with the evolution of the organization into long-term sustainable mechanisms outside of philanthropy. Maintains close relationships with key donors and stakeholders.
About Earth Fire Alliance: Earth Fire Alliance (EFA) is committed to ensuring fire data from and for the entire planet is equitably accessible in order to limit the negative impacts of wildfires and promote understanding of the impacts of wildfire on our ecosystems and communities. Fire is a natural part of our planet's ecology, but wildfires are changing, and rapidly. Decades of efficient fire suppression have produced fuel conditions capable of, and in fact producing, explosive megafires which burn hotter, spread faster, and do irreparable damage to the landscape. This new planetary crisis requires radical collaboration, aligning our collective efforts, technology, and resources to work for a common global good, providing detailed information on all fires, everywhere. EFA seeks to further this type of radical collaboration. EFA believes that the right data, collected before, during, and after every fire on Earth, will have a transformational impact on humanity's collective approach and relationship to fire. And this data must be equitably accessible to the agencies around the world who protect their communities. Fire agencies can then spend less time and fewer personnel identifying, verifying, and tracking potentially dangerous fires and instead utilize limited resources more efficiently to best protect our communities and ecosystems. Wildfires cost the U.S. up to $426 billion annually. For only a fraction of these costs, the world could monitor fires globally in a manner which fire agencies haven't imagined possible. EFA aims to utilize user-driven technology solutions and radical collaboration to provide transformative real-time data from all wildfires on Earth.
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To Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to join@earthfirealliance.org by 31 December 2024. Include "Strategic Development Officer" in the subject line of your email.
Earth Fire Alliance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Reports To: Executive Director
Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000
Position Summary: The Grant and Office Administrator is responsible for managing end-to-end grant and program execution and overseeing the efficient operation of the Earth Fire Alliance organization. This role involves administratively managing awarded grants and programs, researching funding opportunities, assisting in writing and submitting grant proposals, and recording and organizing the organization’s records and resources along with outsourced specialized support resources. The Grant and Office Administrator will work closely with organization staff, executive board, finance staff, consultants and contractors, and external stakeholders. of the Board and other Board members as required, to include administrative support for meetings of the Board of Directors.
About Earth Fire Alliance: Earth Fire Alliance (EFA) is committed to ensuring fire data from and for the entire planet is equitably accessible in order to limit the negative impacts of wildfires and promote understanding of the impacts of wildfire on our ecosystems and communities. Fire is a natural part of our planet's ecology, but wildfires are changing, and rapidly. Decades of efficient fire suppression have produced fuel conditions capable of, and in fact producing, explosive megafires which burn hotter, spread faster, and do irreparable damage to the landscape. This new planetary crisis requires radical collaboration, aligning our collective efforts, technology and resources to work for a common global good, providing detailed information on all fires, everywhere. EFA seeks to further this type of radical collaboration. EFA believes that the right data, collected before, during, and after every fire on Earth, will have a transformational impact on humanity's collective approach and relationship to fire. And this data must be equitably accessible to the agencies around the world who protect their communities. Fire agencies can then spend less time and fewer personnel identifying, verifying, and tracking potentially dangerous fires and instead utilize limited resources more efficiently to best protect our communities and ecosystems. Wildfires cost the U.S. up to $426 billion annually. For only a fraction of these costs, the world could monitor fires globally in a manner which fire agencies haven't imagined possible. EFA aims to use user-driven technology solutions and radical collaboration to provide transformative real-time data from all wildfires on Earth.
Grant Management (75%)
- Assist in research to identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, educational organizations, government agencies, and other funding sources.- Maintain a calendar of grant opportunities, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with EFA staff and consultants to support the development of compelling grant proposals and applications.- Support the writing, editing, and submission of grant proposals, ensuring that all applications meet funder guidelines and deadlines.- Work with the contracted finance team, staff, and consultants to prepare budgets and financial reports.
- Monitor, manage, and coordinate with relevant staff, consultants, and contractors regarding all awarded grants to ensure compliance with grant terms and conditions.- Maintain accurate records of all grant-related documents and correspondence. - Work with program and contracted finance staff to ensure that grant-funded projects are implemented as planned and within budget.
- Develop and maintain relationships with those individuals responsible for the administrative and reporting requirements at grant-making organizations and with potential funders.- Support and communicate with funders as appropriate to clarify requirements, provide updates, and address any issues that arise during the grant period.- Support staff and consultants who represent the organization at grant-related meetings, conferences, and events.
- Track and evaluate the success of multiple grant-funded projects and programs.- Prepare and submit timely and accurate grant reports to funders, including financial and programmatic progress, using compiled data from staff and consultants to demonstrate the impact of grant-funded initiatives.- Provide regular updates to the Executive Director on the administrative management of grant activities and outcomes. - Track and prepare final grant closeout activities as stipulated in grant requirements. - Support the Treasurer on the Board of Directors as required.
Office Administration (25%)
- Oversee day-to-day (virtual) office operations, including managing contracted IT support.- Handle incoming communications (phone, email, mail) and direct them to the appropriate staff, consultants, and/or members of the Board.- Assist in maintaining office electronic filing systems and databases, ensuring all records are up-to-date and easily accessible.
- As required, assist with basic bookkeeping tasks, such as processing invoices, managing accounts payable and receivable, and reconciling accounts.- Coordinate with the contracted finance team and consultants to prepare financial reports and budgets.
- As required, assist with HR functions, in conjunction with the contracted professional employer organization, including maintaining employee records, coordinating onboarding processes, and organizing staff training and development.- Provide administrative support to the Executive Director, members of the Board of Directors, and other senior staff as needed.
- Provide training and support to EFA staff, consultants, and contractors on grant management best practices.- Develop and implement internal processes and systems to improve grant management efficiency and office administration effectiveness..
To Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to join@earthfirealliance.org no later than 10 December 2024. Include "Grant and Office Administrator" in the subject line of your email.
