Town of Concord, MA Planning & Land Mgmt. Assistant Natural Resources Director Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic group in a municipality w/ a strong conservation ethic. Seeking an individual w/ knowledge of wetlands delineation, exp. administering the Wetlands Protection Act, local wetland bylaws, and conservation land management capabilities. Must be detail‑oriented & work well independently and collaboratively on a wide range of tasks with frequent interruptions. Fast-paced environment with frequent interactions with other Town officials, realtors, developers, and the public. BS in Natural Sciences or related field, + 3-5 years’ exp. req’d. Must have exceptional organizational, written & verbal skills, & proficiency with MS Office.  Exp. w/ ArcMap & GPS a plus. Full salary range: $53,309 to 80,410. Starting salary typically in first half of range. Application review begins 7/17/19. For more information or to apply, visit www.concordma.gov/jobs or contact HR at 978-318-3025.  EOE   Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Earthjustice is seeking an experienced Staff Attorney to join its Florida Regional Office in Miami.  The position will build our capacity to protect lands, oceans and wildlife in Florida and the region.  Earthjustice typically litigates these issues in federal court, but our work also encompasses state court litigation and administrative advocacy.  The Staff Attorney will be based in Miami and collaborate with colleagues in the Tallahassee office, as well as with program staff dedicated to work on lands, oceans and wildlife throughout Earthjustice.  Earthjustice is the nation’s premier nonprofit environmental law organization.  We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country.  We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change.  We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change.  We are here  because the earth needs a good lawyer.   Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections.  We achieve this by hiring those who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment for all.  Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices across the U.S., including Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman and Washington, D.C.  For nearly thirty years, Earthjustice’s Florida Regional Office has fought to  protect and restore Florida’s waters  for the benefit of the people, ecosystems and wildlife that depend on them.  Earthjustice’s  Oceans Program works throughout the country and the world to protect ocean ecosystems; safeguard imperiled marine life; prevent the expansion of offshore drilling; and build resiliency against climate change.  To learn more about recent Oceans cases in Florida, click  here  (coral reefs) and  here  (oil drilling).  To learn more about Earthjustice’s work to protect public lands and wildlife, visit  http://earthjustice.org/the-wild .   The lands, oceans and wildlife Staff Attorney in Florida will work collaboratively with colleagues in the Florida Regional Office and program staff throughout the organization; help develop a strategic docket; lead litigation in Florida and the region; expand our partnerships with affected communities; supervise the work of junior attorneys, interns and litigation assistants; integrate communications and legislative advocacy into legal strategies; and promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.   The Staff Attorney’s time will be spent on program (70%), supervision/mentoring (20%) and administrative tasks (10%).  Responsibilities: Manage new and existing cases from start to finish, performing all aspects of litigation, including: drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs; conducting discovery; presenting oral arguments; and handling appeals. Conduct factual investigations and develop legal theories for possible advocacy or litigation advancing the goals of our clients. Participate in long-term planning, strategy development, goal-setting, and work plan management to advance a collective vision for future work by the Florida Regional Office. Contribute to a learning and mentorship culture, and engage with colleagues in a manner that is respectful, professional, and supportive. Engage in organizational and office-specific efforts to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and personally engage with colleagues, clients, and partners in a manner that is consistent with those efforts. Supervise the work of Associate Attorneys, Law Clerks, and Litigation Assistants as part of a litigation team. Develop and manage relationships with co-counsel, and with a diverse group of clients and coalition partners. Work effectively with other departments within Earthjustice, including Communications, Development, Operations, and Policy and Legislation. Qualifications: Lawyer with at least six years of litigation experience and capable of leading litigation who is admitted, or willing to apply for admission, to the Florida bar. A commitment to public interest work and a passion for Earthjustice’s mission. Proven research, analysis, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others. Initiative, good judgment, and a strong work ethic. Ability to travel as needed for case work, court appearances and presentations. Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations. Commitment to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.  We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits, including payment of certain bar-related expenses.  Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.  People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.   To Apply:     Using the Jobvite application tool, interested candidates should submit a:  Resume. One- or two-page cover letter. Legal writing sample. List of contact information for three professional references. If you cannot attach one or more of the requested documents because of a technical difficulty, please email  jobs@earthjustice.org .  Please, no phone calls, hard copies, or drop-ins. Earthjustice is driven by a passion  for  justice, partnership and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and  backgrounds  to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position. For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.  

Phillips Wharf is offering an Americorps sponsored Environmental Educator position to recent college graduates or like experienced applicants interested in aquaculture, marine or environmental sciences. Responsibilities Include but not limited to: Assisting with Fishmobile events and programs (travelling to schools and festivals educating about the Chesapeake Bay) Interacting with visitors about plants and animals in the Chesapeake Bay watershed in our classroom and estuarium displays Working with the community and Phillips Wharf volunteers during local clean-up events Assisting in the upkeep and husbandry of our estuarium animal displays Aiding in the development of our environmental education programs and outreach Helping with the ongoing oyster aquaculture facilities and oyster farming practices   Benefits available to AmeriCorps Member may include: Valuable job experience in the environmental education field Joining a fun team committed to help you learn and grow A bi-weekly stipend An education award ($ for future educational expenses or student loans) 6 tuition free credits at Salisbury University for completion of the training course   Recent college graduates with an interest in environmental sciences are especially desirable. It is essential that applicants be comfortable teaching and interacting with children due to the many field trips we host. On-property housing is provided in a shared staff house; rent, utilities, furnishings, and wifi included free-of-charge. Requirements Requirements : Recent college graduate with a degree in aquaculture, biology, marine science, environmental science, or a related field (related fields may not require a college degree). MUST be able to lift 50lbs. MUST be comfortable working on small skiff boat for long periods of time, working outdoors in all weather conditions, and getting wet and dirty continuously throughout the day. Must be able to work closely with animals (large fish, crabs, turtles) and small children. Good communication skills Must be comfortable speaking with the public. Strongly recommended that applicants have a car. The area is very remote, there is no public transport, and the closest grocery store is 14 miles away.   Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

As our Outreach Program Manager, you would be responsible for developing, implementing and managing Save the Redwoods League programs and partnerships that diversify visitation to redwood parks and provide inspiring and transformative redwood experiences.  To find out more about our current programs go to: https://www.savetheredwoods.org/what-we-do/our-work/connect/ For over 100 years, Save the Redwoods League has been dedicated to protecting the ancient redwood forests so all generations can experience the inspiration and majesty of redwoods.  Since its founding in 1918, Save the Redwoods League has protected more than 200,000 acres of forests and helped create 66 redwood parks and preserves for everybody to enjoy. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years of outreach and community engagement experience as well as program management experience.  We provide excellent benefits including paid vacation and sick time, medical, dental, transit benefits, life insurance and a generous 401K! Responsibilities: Outreach: Identifies gaps and opportunities for outreach to new, ethnically and socio-economically diverse communities Defines target audiences, develops engagement strategies, and establishes measurable goals for successful audience engagement Expands and manages strategic partnerships with parks agencies that result in public programs as well as recreational infrastructure projects to welcome and support new and diverse visitors Fosters partnerships with diverse, community-based organizations and leaders to promote resource sharing, deepen knowledge of and connection with target audiences, enrich outreach programs, and ultimately create meaningful redwood experiences for visitors Initiates and cultivates collaborations with key institutional partners, such as museums, outdoor recreation and access organizations, environmental education organizations, social service agencies, and tribal councils, to raise awareness and understanding of redwood forests among target audiences Creates, delivers and/or facilitates redwood-based programs that integrate audience-specific and culturally relevant content and experiences Develops, produces, and delivers presentations to wide range of partners and interested parties about redwoods and the work of the League Supports / leads interdisciplinary, collaborative public access planning for redwood park destinations Program Management: Manages all outreach elements of the Parks & Public Engagement program: develops programs and materials, annual plan, budget, and reports Identifies and implements recreational infrastructure projects in parks; serves as project management lead or assigns and supports other project managers in collaboration with Program Directors Establishes metrics, tracks and assesses data related to all outreach programs Internal Collaboration: Collaborates with the Education & Interpretation Program Manager, Parks Program Manager, and the Science, Restoration and Land Protection teams to foster strategic alignment of programs Works closely with the Marketing & Communications Department to develop, support and promote interdependent and complementary programs and events Collaborates with the Development Department and Director of Government Affairs & Public Funding to ensure that programs are promoted, a growing audience of diverse stakeholders are engaged in efforts to support redwood projects, and funding opportunities are identified and leveraged   Qualifications and Working Conditions: A strong commitment to the mission of Save the Redwoods League BA/BS degree in a related field or equivalent experience required A minimum of 3 years in outreach/community engagement experience A minimum of 3 years program management experience related to outdoor recreation, diversity planning and outreach, visitor access or public use planning, partnerships, or environmental education Familiar with local, state and/or federal park and public lands agency organizational structures and regulatory and policy frameworks Technically savvy; intermediate proficiency with MS Office Suite Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people across cultures, ethnic groups, and identities Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; fluency in a second language is desirable Excellent skills in managing varied relationships and facilitating collaboration Strong analytical, creative, strategic thinking, and problem solving skills Frequent travel, predominantly within California; some weekend and evening responsibilities Occasionally required to hike through forest land Occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing up to 30 pounds   NO CALLS PLEASE . . . we are busy protecting redwoods. THANK YOU! To Apply: Email your resume, a cover letter addressing why you are a great fit for this role, and salary expectations to: Jobs@SaveTheRedwoods.org -- please put "Outreach Program Manager" in the subject line of your e-mail. Save the Redwoods League is an Equal Opportunity Employer   Fluent English speakers who are bi- or multi-lingual   are encouraged to apply.