Operations Coordinator: Footage/Image Library Date Posted:7/23/2008 Location:Arlington, VA , USA
The Jane Goodall
Institute (JGI) is currently seeking a full-time Footage/Image Library
Coordinator to oversee management, growth and usage of our historic archive and
library of photos and footage of Dr. Jane Goodall, the chimpanzees of Gombe
National Park, and the ongoing worldwide work of the Jane Goodall Institute.
The successful candidate must
demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize
work load. He/she must communicate effectively and professionally in written
and oral formats. Should be an organized, energized detail oriented
self-starter who is good with people but just as good with computers. Ideally
has experience editing footage using either Final Cut or Avid and understands
different video formats, codes, etc. Basic Photoshop still image editing skills
are a plus.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Minimum three years relevant work experience; prior
personnel and project management experience a plus
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to use avid editing system
Good understanding of video codecs, digital formats
etc.
Experience with video related software and players
(Quicktime, Windows Media Player, Flash, etc).
Working knowledge of digital image formats
Excellent computer skills and proficiency on PC and
Mac
Basic Photoshop image editing skills
Strong interest in viewing and editing video
Demonstrated leadership with the ability to
multi-task and set priorities
High level of competency with Microsoft Word, Excel,
Outlook and PowerPoint
Reporting
to the JGI Vice President of Marketing, the successful candidate will manage
all video and image archive related operations. This includes:
Serving as liaison to all
production companies and vendors. May include television production
companies, animation companies, post production houses, dub facilities,
editors, producers, graphic artists, book and magazine publishers, etc.
Help recruit and manage a
team of volunteers who support the archive initiative with logging, simple
editing, and other video related work.
Working with VP Marketing to
hire videographers and photographers for events and Dr. Goodall’s personal
appearance tour, as needed. Harvest all video and photos from resulting
shoots
Editing short video clips
using JGI’s content management software for the JGI website and other
online initiatives. This person will be trained how to use the software,
including editing, logging, organizing etc.
Updating and organizing the
video and image databases and digitizing all media that arrives in house
Having the technical
expertise and understanding to use Avid and the ability to import EDL’s,
to learn if necessary how to write voice over narration and add music to
complete short videos. These videos will be used in- house for promotional
and educational purposes, as well as online and in other multimedia
platforms.
Administering licensing
requests and contracts relating to the footage and image library, and file
all records and documents relating to library business.
Assisting in purchasing
equipment
Fulfill requests for photos
from JGI offices worldwide.
The position offers a competitive
salary and a generous benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision,
prescription, life insurance, disability, 401(k). The workplace features green
design elements, including Metro accessibility and bicycle amenities.
To apply, please email resume,
thoughtful cover letter and references to ngandelman@janegoodall.org (use
subject line Footage/Image Library. No phone calls, please.
Send resume and cover letter to: Nona Gandelman
4245 North Fairfax Drive
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22203
Vice President, Youth Programs Date Posted:5/16/2008 Location:Arlington, VA
The Jane
Goodall Institute (JGI) is currently seeking a full-time Vice President of
Youth Programs to lead the Institute's youth initiatives.
JGI works
to protect Great Apes and their habitats by combining conservation, research
and education with assistance to local communities. Its youth programs are designed to build a
worldwide network of young people who are taking action to care for the
environment, animals and human communities.
The Vice
President of Youth Programs will be responsible for the development and growth of
the Institute's Roots & Shoots program.
Roots & Shoots engages young people in projects in their local communities
that help people, animals and the environment, and connects them with similarly
engaged young people worldwide. The VP Youth
Programs will also oversee the implementation of the Jane Goodall Global Youth
Summit, an annual gathering of committed young people from many countries. With a US staff of 20, and a budget of $2.3
million, JGI's youth programs link groups in more than 90 countries, and are
poised to continue their rapid expansion.
The ideal
candidate will have:
Love for animals and the natural
world
A passionate belief that young
people can change the world for the better
At least eight years of leadership
experience with programs involving youth
A record of fundraising success,
including cultivation of major donors
The ability to develop and
execute strategic initiatives
Experience managing large
budgets
The ability to lead a diverse
team of staff and volunteers
Excellent writing and speaking
skills
Comfort with rapid change
A sense of humor
JGI offers
a very competitive salary and a generous benefits package including medical,
dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, disability and 401K, and a
flexible, collegial work environment.
To apply,
please send an email describing your skills and qualifications to: jobs@janegoodall.org Subject:
VP, Youth Programs
Send resume and cover letter to: Carol Irwin
4245 North Fairfax Drive
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22203
Foundation Relations, Manager Date Posted:5/15/2008 Location:Arlington, VA
Responsibilities:
To oversee all foundation funding for JGI
To work closely with JGI's mission programs to prospect, solicit, author, secure, track, and report on foundation grants. This includes:
Working with programs to identify key prospects and craft winning proposals
Significant research, grant writing and submission responsibilities
Ensuring all compliance and reporting requirements for foundation funding are met
To manage current foundation funding portfolio and develop new foundation revenue streams with a focus on Roots & Shoots (JGI's youth environmental program) and unrestricted funding.
To develop and steward critical foundation relationships with high-level contacts.
To work cross-divisionally to implement systems and standards for funding requests.
To act as a central point-person for all foundation funding for JGI and as clearinghouse for all grant activity and records; to maintain complete foundation files for organization.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
5 years' experience in foundation funding for a non-profit organization
Proven track record in successful grant writing
Strong interpersonal communication and PC skills essential
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, long term disability, 401(k) and more.
Send resume and cover letter to: Christina Gibson Martucci
4245 North Fairfax Drive
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22203
