Overview World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world's leading conservation organization, seeks a strategic, innovative food systems visionary, a dynamic communicator and storyteller, a successful fundraiser, and an empathic, people-focused manager to serve as the Deputy of the Food Goal on the Freshwater and Food team within WWF-US. The Freshwater and Food team works to address the two biggest threats to nature: agriculture and infrastructure. The Deputy Goal Lead, Food will serve as a key thought leader and executive manager for the primary Food initiatives and will have a mandate to integrate Food workstreams across Freshwater and Food more broadly. The incumbent will lead and support the implementation of the primary initiatives within WWF-US's Food area including Sustainable Protein/Nutrition Systems, which includes Aquaculture, Livestock Systems, and Healthy Diets and Consumption, and Food Loss and Waste. The incumbent will work closely with the Food initiative leads, the...

Initial Posting Date: 10/06/2021 Application Deadline: 10/24/2021 Agency: Department of Environmental Quality Salary Range: $6,132 - $9,485 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Life Cycle Programs Manager (Principal Executive/Manager E) Job Description: Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Oregon’s environment? If so, please consider a career with the State of Oregon at the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) . The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality strives to build and sustain an inclusive environment that embraces and values diversity. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or physical or mental disability. Candidates from diverse...

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Acquisitions Assistant - a critical team member who will support the land conservation activities of Ag + Open Space. This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven organization with a passion for protecting lands that contribute to Sonoma County’s scenic beauty, local agriculture, native habitats and recreational lands. Duties The Acquisition Assistant will be part of a dynamic team working to permanently protect lands in Sonoma County that benefit healthy communities, clean water and air, diverse habitats, sustainable agriculture, and climate resiliency. The Acquisition Assistant will participate in many aspects of our land conservation projects including the processing of new applications from landowners interested in Ag + Open Space programs, evaluating potential projects, developing project maps using GIS and other software, and providing general support to the Acquisition Program staff. In support of the Ag + Open...

Director, Investor Network (Private Equity)   Organization    Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.   For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).   Description & Responsibilities   The Director plays a key relationship management role on the Investor Network and will lead our work with partners in the private equity sector.  The Ceres Investor Network on Climate Risk and Sustainability is a group of more than 200 leading institutional investors with collective assets under management of over $47 trillion. We are looking for candidates who are strategic thinkers and understand U.S. institutional investment...

Program Assistant   Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses. For more information about Ceres, please visit: www.ceres.org.   About the Position   The Assistant supports not only a senior program leader, but also other senior staffers.  We seek an energetic, highly motivated and organized, self-starter to play a critical administrative and programmatic support role, both internally and externally.  This full-time position reports to senior staff member and will be located in Boston, MA, preferably.     Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide administrative and logistical support to the Senior Director:...

What the role is The role will allow the officer the opportunity to work on the sustainable tourism strategy to chart the way forward for the sector, in alignment with Singapore’s larger sustainability goals as set out in the Singapore Green Plan 2030 (SGP2030). What you will be working on It will involve working with business teams across STB as well as external stakeholders to execute sustainable tourism initiatives, which are intended to drive the development of more sustainable tourism experiences and levelling up tourism industries’ sustainability practices.   The officer will also gain a thorough understanding of the tourism sector as the role will involve supporting STB’s work planning processes.   What we are looking for Positive, ‘can-do’ attitude Team player Analytical thinking Organised and meticulous Resourceful will be a plus Good with number and data analytics would be an advantage Presentation skills Writing...

What the role is We are looking for a well-rounded, highly motivated and creative individual with experience in developing and executing multi-channel marketing campaigns as well as managing social media platforms. You should be able to write well and produce engaging content which meet MSE’s communications goals.   You will be part of the Communications and 3P Partnership Division (C3PD), which is responsible for the formulation and implementation of communications strategies, the management of MSE’s digital channels and the engagement of stakeholders to foster shared partnerships of our environment and water and food resources.   What you will be working on Your key responsibilities may include: Planning and executing integrated communications and marketing campaigns involving above-the-line, below-the-line, digital and social media platforms to raise awareness of MSE’s policies and programmes Conceptualising and creating content for MSE’s digital...

What the role is The Environmental Sustainability division in EDB charts the vision and strategy for Singapore to transit to a low-carbon economy and leverage environmental sustainability trends as a growth engine. We also develop and execute national and ecosystem-level strategies to improve Singapore’s competitiveness in energy, chemicals and materials, and identify new growth opportunities in these industries. To achieve this mission, we undertake research, analysis and solutions development in close partnership with other teams in EDB, as well as external stakeholders in government and industry. What you will be working on This is primarily an individual contributor role. In your role, you will contribute to the development and execution of strategies in the following areas: Energy & chemicals and process construction & maintenance industry development: You will work closely with key companies and relevant external partners in government and...

What the role is The Environmental Sustainability division in EDB charts the vision and strategy for Singapore to transit to a low-carbon economy and leverage environmental sustainability trends as a growth engine. We also develop and execute national and ecosystem-level strategies to improve Singapore’s competitiveness in energy, chemicals and materials, and identify new growth opportunities in these industries. To achieve this mission, we undertake research, analysis and solutions development in close partnership with others teams in EDB, as well as external stakeholders in government and industry. What you will be working on This is primarily an individual contributor role. With guidance from the Vice President / Assistant Vice President / Senior Manager, you will contribute to the development and execution of strategies in the following areas: Carbon services and low-carbon technologies: You will conduct in-depth analyses of global trends, technologies and...

Summary The Environmental Scientist supports the New York Power Authority (NYPA)/New York State Canal Corporation (NYSCC) staff to ensure that NYPA/NYSCC meets its environmental regulatory obligations and licensing commitments in a sound and cost-efficient manner. The Environmental Scientist ensures coordination of all attributes of environmental compliance associated with NYPA/NYSCC projects and programs in such topical environmental areas including, but not limited to, fisheries, cultural resources, stream and wetland protection, threatened and endangered species, FERC licensing, and State Environmental Quality Review Act requirements. Responsibilities Employ environmental and engineering principles and practices to assess and ensure environmental compliance of utility operations, project permit requirements and licensing commitments. Establish and or maintain on-going relationships with a diverse array of regulatory agency staff members for the purpose of sharing...

NEIWPCC and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) are seeking a creative intern to assist with communications and publications tasks, including production of LCBP education and outreach materials and maintenance of LCBP-managed websites. The successful candidate will have basic knowledge of web maintenance and development, WordPress, and Adobe Creative Suite. Attention to detail and knowledge of Lake Champlain or watershed issues that are transferable to Lake Champlain are important. Photography and videography/video production skills a plus. Completion of at least sophomore year of college recommended although nontraditional candidates are also encouraged to apply. COVID-19 vaccination required. Refer to our website for the full position description:  https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers/internships/ . To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample by October 21, 2021 to jobs@neiwpcc.org . Please reference position number #21-LCBP-004 in the subject line....

Job Title: Program Officer, Events Location: Remote  - worldwide (working with significant overlap with US business hours) Start Date: Immediately Reports to: Director of Communications and Marketing Verra  is a global leader helping to tackle the world's most intractable environmental and social challenges. As a passionate non-profit organization, Verra is committed to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improving livelihoods, and protecting natural resources across the private and public sectors. We support climate action and sustainable development with standards, tools, and programs that credibly, openly, and robustly assess environmental and social impacts and enable funding for sustaining and scaling up projects that verifiably deliver these benefits. We work in any arena where we see a need for clear standards, a role for market-based mechanisms, and an opportunity to generate significant environmental and social value. Verra manages a portfolio...

American Farmland Trust is the only national organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. Since our founding in 1980, AFT has helped permanently protect over 6.5 million acres of agricultural lands, advanced environmentally-sound farming practices on millions of additional acres and helped thousands of farm families make a go of it (primarily through programs that increase farm viability and/or enhance farmland access). Long a pioneering leader, AFT is now riding a new wave of growth, driven by agriculture's most pressing needs and opportunities. We believe diversity drives innovation. We are inclusive. We embrace differences. We recognize and respect the fundamental value and dignity of all our employees. We celebrate the unique traditions, heritages, and experiences our employees bring to the workplace. We are committed to creating and...

Senior Manager, State Policy    Organization   Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.   For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).   Description & Responsibilities   The Senior Manager, State Policy position supports Ceres’ policy work, with a with a focus on state-level climate, clean energy and clean transportation policy in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.  This position is designed for a highly motivated, self-starter with prior policy experience looking to be an advocate for strong and effective state climate, clean energy, and clean transportation policies.  This is a full-time position and will report to the...

Manager, Governance   Organization  Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, human rights abuses.   For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).   Description & Responsibilities The Manager, Corporate Governance position will lead projects and support Ceres’ efforts to drive climate change and ESG integration into corporate governance systems, with a focus on the role of boards of directors.  Projects the position will lead or support include -Ceres’ climate lobbying initiative, expanding educational offerings for board directors, developing thought leadership on emerging topics in ESG oversight, and supporting engagements with corporate...

Manager, Food and Forests  (Deforestation Research)   Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.   For more information about Ceres, please visit our website ( www.ceres.org ).   Description & Responsibilities The Manager will support engagements with companies and investors on issues related to land use and climate. By building greater capacity on land-use change and GHG emissions, Ceres seeks to advance investor engagement with their portfolio companies on forest risks, with the objective of ultimately mitigating impacts to climate, GHG emissions, local communities, water resources, etc.    The Manager supports the research and...