[KIT-list] Event Program & Project Coordinator – Advanced Clean Transportation (Santa Monica, CA)

Friday, May 06, 2022

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Event Program & Project Coordinator – Advanced Clean Transportation | Santa Monica, California

Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA), a leading clean transportation and energy consulting firm, is seeking an Event Program & Project Coordinator to support strategy development and project management for conferences focused on advanced and clean energy technologies and their various end use sectors—including municipal, regional and long-haul goods movement, transit/shuttle, school, construction, refuse, utilities/telecom, and more. Learn more at www.gladstein.org.

This individual will work directly with GNA's Event Program & Project Director as the project coordinator for event programming on a variety of events on energy efficiency, clean energy, and clean transportation. They will be responsible for working on all aspects of agenda/content development, industry trend research, speaker management and related long-term relationship development, content development (marketing, website, event collateral, reports, other internal and external communications), contract management and reporting, as well as directly managing project staff. They will work in partnership with the GNA Creative Team to effectively integrate agenda development into the production and implementation of all event collateral, marketing, and logistics. The ideal candidate will have project management experience, success managing client-facing and c-level relationships, exceptional written communications, and a core knowledge base about issues related to climate change, air quality, energy security, and transportation policy.

As the Event Program & Project Coordinator, this individual will be central to helping GNA remain at the forefront of industry trends, maintaining and growing connections with industry leaders, and developing new business opportunities. Having the ability to quickly absorb new information and provide feedback that will support GNA's business growth and the ability to represent GNA well to a diverse audience is vital.

The ideal candidate is an extremely organized individual with a passion for advanced clean tech and experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.This position would ideally be in our Santa Monica, California office (hybrid schedule of three days in office, two days remote), but we are willing to consider a fully remote role for the right candidate.

Primary responsibilities of this position include:
Event Content/Programming:
Work with GNA's various teams (Technical, Programs, and Creative) to brainstorm session ideas.
Independently research and generate session ideas, topics, and speakers.
Support agenda and content development, including drafting of agenda program and session descriptions.
Mange speaker research and maintenance of the database of relevant speaker and session ideas.
Manage and oversee speaker invitations and confirmations, as well as relationships with speakers leading up to the show.
Oversee management of abstract submissions for events. Review and recommend same for possible speaking slots.
Oversee and track receipt of speaker bios and headshots.
Manage speaker presentation and collection process, and ensure presentations are received formatted and uploaded in a timely manner.
Serve as an onsite liaison/handler for VIP speakers and panelists
Oversee event program/agenda wrap-up process including speaker "thank-yous", speaker information in Eloqua database, speaker headshots and bios saved in the shared drive, final agenda, schedule and presentations online.
Analyze post-event metrics and feedback; incorporate analysis into next year's agenda
Maintain awareness of the competitive event landscape, including tracking event dates/locations, session topics, speakers, sponsors; and exhibitors; attend competitor events, as appropriate

Collateral Development
Work with marketing team to populate content for email marketing campaigns
Oversee development and distribution of speaker support materials.
Oversee scheduling of and run pre-conference speaker panel calls.
Develop content for all conference materials, including the Agenda Preview, Conference Program, Agenda At-A-Glance, Event Preview, Event Summary, and other documents, and ensure all documents are accurate and updated with speaker and agenda details in a timely manner.
Create publication-quality and client-ready written reports, correspondence, presentations, and other communications that clearly and concisely summarize project goals, accomplishments and recommendations in the most compelling manner for the appropriate audience.

Event Logistics
Work with logistics team to identify and plan for onsite room and speaker needs.
Assist with, research, and identify technical tours for key events and workshops.
Work with logistics team to finalize speaker travel and reimbursement, as needed.
Work with logistics team to finalize on-site A/V and room set needs

Project Management
Lead event programming teams, and identify, assign, and track action items across the company to achieve event programming goals.
Monitor and deliver on contract deliverables, including promised results, budgets, and reports.
Gather/analyze data and provide monthly reports to accounting, clients, and internal staff.

Client and Industry Relations:
Professionally interact with industry contacts and clients on a regular basis while working to understand their business needs
Be responsive and proactive in responding to all requests, concerns, needs, and communications.
Provide consistent and well-prepared status reports on deliverables
Manage and address unexpected developments with discretion and with a long-term eye on maintaining GNA's reputation and value
Develop and implement strategies to communicate the objective of projects to diverse audiences, including business, government, non-profit organizations, and community groups.
Interface directly with a variety of contacts in to gather information for various projects.

Minimum Qualifications:
3-5 years of large, complex project management responsibility
3+ years of direct experience in energy efficiency, clean energy, and/or clean transportation industries or policy, including a working knowledge of technology, public policy, agencies, public funding, and trends, strongly preferred
Experience managing staff and public agency contracts is a plus
Experience developing educational events, conferences, and tradeshow is a major plus
Strong interpersonal skills; high degree of responsibility, initiative, and professionalism
Exceptionally strong organizational, planning, communication, and writing skills
"Can-do" attitude and a willingness to learn
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel up to 15% as necessary to exhibitions.

Compensation & Benefits:
This full-time, staff position offers an annual salary, as well as a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance on day one. We also offer 401(k) plans and performance-based bonus opportunities.
GNA is an equal opportunity employer. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex (including sexual or gender identity), religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or any other legally protected status.
No Agencies, please. No Sponsorship. EOE.



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[KIT-list] HR Manager, paid fellowship (Los Angeles, CA)

Thursday, May 05, 2022

If you are interested in this role, please contact:
Los Angeles Program Director, Judy Bamberger at jbamberger@encore.org.

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Encore Fellowships provide paid, transitional engagements in non-profit organizations, for those typically 50+ and considering retirement, with 20+ years experience, who wish to move to the social impact sector for their second act. Fellowships include a $25,000 stipend for 1000 hours of work, typically part-time for a year, education on the sector, and networking with a cohort of peers.

Youth Mentoring Connection (YMC) awakens at-risk youth to their power, unique gifts and
purpose by matching them with caring adult mentors and placing that "match" within a
structured group dynamic that provides the resources youth need to reach productive, conscious
adulthood.

An Encore Fellow for Human Resources is needed:
Primary Role and Responsibilities
Youth Mentoring seeks an Encore Fellow to oversee all aspects of Human Resources. The
organization has grown, and seeks to bring more focus and expertise to their systems with the
intent of improving their processes and outcomes. This role will be a combination of strategy
and hands-on tasks.

Responsibilities will include:

• Oversee recruitment, onboard and offboarding
• Manage learning/development and evaluation of employees
• Devise reward strategies and conduct wage surveys
• Update HR policy handbook as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Encore Fellow Development: Key Skills Requirements

Key skills requirements include:
• Successful track record (25 years+) in HR
• Familiarity with employment laws and regulations
• Experience in implementing strategic and organizational plans
• Excellent communication skills
• A creative mindset and ability to generate new idea
• Accustomed to prioritizing, executing, and achieving results in lean environments;
always ready to engage and lend a hand where needed
• Thrives in a collaborative environment
• A belief in the mission of Youth Mentoring

If you are interested in this role or know someone who fits these requirements, please contact
Judy Bamberger, Los Angeles Encore Fellow Program Director at jbamberger@encore.org. For
more information about Encore Fellows program visit: https://encore.org/fellowships/


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[KIT-list] Senior Accountant, Encore Paid Fellowship (Los Angeles, CA)

If you are interested in this role, please direct your responses to:

Los Angeles Program Director Judy Bamberger at jbamberger@encore.org if you or someone you know is interested.

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Encore Fellowships match seasoned professionals, typically with 20+ years experience and approaching or in retirement, with social impact organizations that need their skills. Fellowships come with a $25,000 stipend for 1000 hours work, education and networking.


The YWCA Greater Los Angeles (YWCAGLA) is a social justice organization with a long-standing
tradition of advocating for gender and racial equality. They are dedicated to eliminating racism,
empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Encore Fellow Senior Accountant: Primary Role and Responsibilities
YWCAGLA seeks an Encore Fellow to serve as a Senior Accountant. The organization has grown
and seeks to bring more focus and expertise to their systems with the intent of improving their
processes and outcomes.

Working with the Director of Finance, the Senior Accountant invoices grants and other contracts,
updates cash flow projections, prepares monthly account analyses, journal entries and
reconciliations and assists in the preparation of annual financial and compliance audits.
There is an opportunity to work with program staff when questions arise from monthly financial
statements. If running reports is a strength, they will incorporate this as part of your duties.

Encore Fellow Development: Key Skills Requirements
If you enjoy detailed work and reconciling numbers, you will enjoy this Fellowship.
Key skills requirements include:
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• Successful track record (25 years+) in Finance/Accounting
• Experience in implementing strategic and organizational plans
• Excellent communication skills
• A creative mindset and ability to generate new idea
• Accustomed to prioritizing, executing, and achieving results in lean environments;
always ready to engage and lend a hand where needed
• Thrives in a collaborative environment
• A belief in the mission of YWCAGLA

This role will be a combination of remote and in-person (Downtown LA)

If you are interested in this role or know someone who fits these requirements, please contact
Judy Bamberger, Los Angeles Encore Fellow Program Director at jbamberger@encore.org. For
more information about Encore Fellows program visit: https://encore.org/fellowships/


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