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Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
 

Current Positions Available:

 

Financial Manager

Programs Manager

 
 

Job Opening:  Financial Manager

Reports to: Administrative Director
Job type: Full-time

General duties:  all day-to-day financial operations for the organization

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications/experience. Medical insurance, generous vacation policy and generous health reimbursement arrangement. Friendly workplace committed to clear communication and integrity.


Living Routes creates academic and experiential programs based in sustainable communities around the world that help students gain the knowledge, skills and inspiration to build sustainable lifestyles for themselves, their communities and the planet.

Description of Job Responsibilities:

     •        Manage accounting functions including billing, A/R, A/P, journal entries, and cash management
     •        Manage payroll and assist with human resources
     •        Maintain relationships with state and federal tax agencies
     •        Perform all bank reconciliations
     •        Prepare standard and ad hoc analyses of financial data for senior management team
     •        Timely, accurate reporting of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
     •        Assist with preparation of budgets
     •        Assist in annual audit
     •        Maintain accounting related policies and procedures
     •        Other duties as assigned by the Administrative Director



Desired Qualifications:


     •        Commitment to the mission of Living Routes
     •        Strong sense of integrity and social consciousness
     •        Organized, attentive to detail, and efficient at multitasking
     •        Good communication skills
     •        Strong interpersonal and team skills
     •        4 years experience in accounting
     •        Excellent computer skills (Macintosh) and experience with Excel and Quickbooks
     •        Strong analytical skills
     •        Previous professional experience in accounting
     •        Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance

How to Apply:

Send a resume and cover letter describing relevant experience and education to Davis Hawkowl, Administrative Director at: davis@livingroutes.org.

Living Routes is an equal opportunity employer, and actively seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups.

 


 

Reports to: Executive Director

Job type: Full-time

General duties:  Support the development, management, and evaluation of Living Routes’ programs and assist with marketing, recruiting and other related activities as needed.


Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications/experience. Medical insurance, generous vacation policy and health reimbursement arrangement. Friendly workplace committed to clear communication and integrity.


Living Routes creates academic and experiential programs based in sustainable communities around the world that help students gain the knowledge, skills and inspiration to build sustainable lifestyles for themselves, their communities and the planet. More information is available at www.LivingRoutes.org.

 

Description of Job Responsibilities:

 

•      Manage program work plans, budgets and contracts with host ecovillages and faculty
•      Assist with student recruitment, (e.g., speaking engagements, attending events and fairs)
•      Create and maintain program files
•      Manage Student and Academic Handbooks
•      Support the development and implementation of Living Routes’ perpetual calendar
•      Manage Health and Safety protocols and emergency contacts for programs
•      Support cross-program development and standardization
•      Support program weblogs and listservs
•      Develop, implement and review program evaluations
•      Manage pre and post program surveys
•      Conduct post-program debriefings and create summary program reports
•      Support regular program site reviews
•      Support Living Routes’ carbon mitigation strategy for programs and office
•      Maintain regular communications with field faculty/staff and meet regularly with office staff
•      Support program communications with LR staff, Board, and supporters
•      Support LR’s relationship with UMass-Amherst, faculty sponsors and other sending schools
•      Offer general program support when needed

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • Commitment to Living Routes’ mission

  • Strong sense of integrity and social consciousness

  • Organized, attentive to detail, and efficient at multitasking

  • Excellent communication and team building skills

  • Background in progressive models of teaching and learning

  • 4+ years experience study abroad program management

  • Experience traveling and/or living in foreign cultures

  • Excellent computer skills (Macintosh)

  • Masters degree in related field

How to Apply:

 

Email a resume and cover letter describing relevant experience and education by June 30, 2009 to Daniel Greenberg, Executive Director at: Daniel@LivingRoutes.org.

 

Living Routes is an equal opportunity employer, and actively seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups.

 



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