CT Fund for the Environment/Save the Sound Job Openings

CFE and Save the Sound are hiring for three job openings on their Development and Green Projects teams.

Chief Development Officer A senior fundraising professional to continue CFE/Save the Sound’s proven record in major gift development and provide strong leadership to our solid philanthropic program. The Chief Development Officer will manage a motivated team of seven, already successful with foundation and government grants, individual donor solicitation and stewardship, and our newly expanded membership and events programs, and will lead our major gifts individual giving program. Additional responsibilities include partnering with the Board of Directors’ Development Committee and Communications staff on marketing and communications efforts.

Green Infrastructure Project Manager A full-time Green Infrastructure Project Manager to coordinate community-based design and construction of green infrastructure projects that will filter stormwater pollution, provide neighborhood resiliency and flood protection, and steward watershed planning efforts while improving Long Island Sound’s water quality and resilience.

Grant Writer (20 hours/week) An experienced grant writer to research foundation, government, and corporate funding opportunities; prepare grant applications/funding proposals; prepare narrative and financial reports to funders; communicate grant deliverables and deadlines to staff; and maintain grant records.​

These positions are based in our New Haven office, 900 Chapel St., Upper Mezzanine, New Haven. For more information, phone (203) 787-0646 or go to our website www.ctenvironment.org/employment.