The Gund Institute for Environment at ¶¶̉ờ½̀½ seeks outstanding candidates for two key staff positions on the Gund leadership team.
Director of Policy and Partnerships
We seek an experienced policy and partnerships leader to oversee relationships, policy, and societal impact for the Gund Institute’s dynamic, interdisciplinary community of researchers and experts from across ¶¶̉ờ½̀½ and beyond.
The will lead the development of policy outreach, engagement, and impact for the Institute through synthesized communication of Gund expertise and research. This position will build new and strengthen existing opportunities for relationships with decision-makers in government, business, non-profit, and the public. They will help develop and fundraise for the Institute to achieve societal impact. They will build internal policy capacity and partnership opportunities for Gund fellows and affiliates.
This position has a salary range of $46,000-$87,000, plus benefits. We expect to hire at or above the mid-point of this range, but salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s skills and experience.
Director of Operations and Programs
The will oversee operations and programs for the Gund Institute’s community of over 100 ¶¶̉ờ½̀½ faculty, student and post-doctoral researchers.
We seek an experienced programmatic and financial leader to work closely with the Institute’s Director to develop and implement institutional strategy and priorities, and oversee core functions. They will lead programmatic development and equitable implementation, including Gund funding competitions and professional development. They will manage budgets and financial resources, foster community and belonging across the Institute’s communities, and manage two staff.
The position has a salary range of $65,000-$82,000, plus benefits, but salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s skills and experience.
To Apply
- Review the position description and qualifications for the or on the ¶¶̉ờ½̀½ job website.
- Apply via the ¶¶̉ờ½̀½ job website using the links above. Upload a resume and cover letter.
- Updated application deadline: Review of applications will begin May 22, 2023, and will continue until the positions are filled.
The Gund Institute is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to its diversity and excellence. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
About the Gund Institute
The Gund Institute for Environment at ¶¶̉ờ½̀½ is a research center dedicated to understanding and tackling the world’s most critical environmental challenges. Driven by the belief that research should inspire action, the Institute takes a cross-sector approach to solving environmental issues with stakeholders from government, business, and broader society. The Institute focuses on five interconnected research themes: climate solutions, sustainable agriculture, health and well-being, equity and justice, and resilient communities. With over 250 scholars in Vermont and across the world, the Institute brings together a network of internationally recognized researchers from diverse disciplines, including the natural and social sciences, business, health, technology, engineering, and the humanities.