Senior Manager, Water and Agriculture 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   Ceres’ Water Program seeks to protect freshwater resources by changing the way the world’s largest economic actors value and manage water. Ceres accelerates private sector leadership on water protection through cutting-edge research, investor mobilization, corporate engagement and advocacy. We are hiring a Senior Manager to lead Ceres’ efforts to influence the largest food sector companies to mitigate the water impacts and increase the resiliency of their agricultural supply chains.  In this role, the Senior Manager will lead a team working with investors and food companies to advance the adoption of agricultural practices that protect freshwater. This is a full-time position, based in Boston, MA, that will report to the Water Program Director and partners with a number of program teams at Ceres.  Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following: Overall responsibility for success of this initiative, including strategy development, execution and fundraising. Develop and oversee strategies for mobilizing investors to engage companies in high water impact sectors, with an initial focus on the food and agriculture sector. Engage directly with food sector companies, including Ceres Company Network members, on opportunities for improving their management of water risk. Manage the production, release and distribution of research reports and related blog posts and articles. Supervise and mentor staff that contribute to this initiative, including current full-time staff and relevant consultants and interns. Serve as an internal resource and external spokesperson for Ceres’ water and agriculture related work, representing Ceres as a speaker at conferences and events, on webinars and dialogue meetings with companies, investors and stakeholders. Work in partnership with the Water Program Director and the Development team to draft and edit fundraising proposals and reports and to manage relationships with current and prospective funders. Manage the budget for this initiative and oversee all expenditures. Work across Ceres teams, with a particular focus on the Food & Forests, Investor Network, and Company Network programs, as well as non-programmatic teams. Manage planning related to this initiative for the Ceres annual conference program and other events to educate stakeholders on water. Support the implementation and development of program management systems including developing goals, tracking KPIs and evaluating the results and progress of the program. Assure that programmatic strategies maximize the impacts of our work through a lens of social and racial equity.   Qualifications Minimum of seven years of work experience. Substantial experience working with or within private sector institutions on environmental sustainability/sustainable agriculture. Substantial expertise on environmental sustainability issues, with a preference for expertise in freshwater sustainability, soil health and sustainable agriculture. An understanding of the following entities; corporations, large-scale agricultural operations, investment firms, financial institutions, or institutional investors. Strong writing and research skills. Effective presentation style and excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong project management skills and attention to detail. Experience managing within budgets and making trade-off decisions. Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation. Experience cultivating effective supervisory relationships (across gender identify, race ethnicity, and socio-economic background) with direct reports. Desire to work in a not-for-profit, advocacy-focused organization. Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above.  Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications. How to Apply  We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying:  www.ceres.org .  If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.  Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.   

Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center seeks an executive director as the leader of the organization.  The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and oversees a professional staff of 40 full and part-time employees.  The director will provide leadership, staff development, and strategic direction to move the organization into a new era as a regional leader in environmental education.  They will work with our Development team to actively fundraise on behalf of Eagle Bluff to ensure that operational and programs needs are met through philanthropic support.  The director will represent the organization to its professional network as well as to the public at large. The mission of Eagle Bluff is to empower people to care for the earth and each other. Eagle Bluff is a private, nonprofit residential learning center providing accredited education programs and outdoor adventures in the scenic bluff country near Lanesboro, Minnesota.  An estimated 20,000 people every year participate in Eagle Bluff’s programs that specialize in transformative educational experiences that foster respect, stewardship, and community; impart life skills such as teamwork and problem solving; increase environmental and academic literacy through alignment with Minnesota state academic standards and STEM principles; and promote positive outdoor experiences to spark curiosity and appreciation of the natural world. The position profile for the executive director position is accessible at  https://www.eagle-bluff.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Eagle-Bluff-Position-Profile-Executive-Director-2019.pdf . Interested candidates should send their resume/CV and three references to Search Committee at  searchcommittee@eagle-bluff.org   The deadline to apply for this position is 5:00 pm Central time, Monday, December 16, 2019.

Senior Director,  Sustainable Capital Markets   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 equitable workplaces.  For more information about Ceres, please visit our website ( www.ceres.org ).   Description and Responsibilities Ceres is seeking a highly qualified Senior Director of Sustainable Capital Markets to oversee a new center that seeks to transform the outdated practices and policies that govern capital markets to accelerate action on global sustainability threats.  This new position will directly oversee the launch of a portfolio of capital markets-focused projects and ensure integration with other Ceres program teams to build off the organization’s long history of work, experience and thought leadership in this space.  The Senior Director will help to strengthen and support capital markets-focused projects managed out of those programs. In addition, s/he will play a lead role in representing Ceres and its intellectual capital externally, including building and managing new, high-level partnerships with key capital markets players and influencers. The position will also be central to increasing the financial resources of the center, in partnership with Ceres Development program, through conducting targeted outreach and cultivation of key funding partners, including individual donors and foundations.   This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional with capital markets expertise to advance private sector leadership on a wide range of sustainability issues. This role is for someone with strong internal management capabilities, who can be extremely effective at representing Ceres externally in a wide range of settings with capital markets partners and members, funders, and donors. For the first year, while the center is being built and initial projects are gaining traction, the Senior Director will report to the Vice President of Innovation and Evaluation and work closely with the CEO. The position will also be closely aligned with Ceres Network programs, enabling the new team to tap into the collective power and impact of Ceres’ relationships with influential investors and companies. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following: Lead and coordinate the development, launch and/or implementation of the major strategies and campaigns in partnership with key program directors across the organization. Develop and manage a set of critical organizational projects and partnerships to elevate Ceres influence and impact within the capital markets, including new partnership models aimed at increasing collaboration on key issues with other NGOs.  Directly oversee the establishment of new projects associated with the new center, such as an advisory board, a fellowship program and/or prize. Identify and foster a pipeline of potential new projects and initiatives to advance the center's goals, in partnership with the VP of Innovation & Evaluation and other program leads across the organization. Participate in high-level external relationship building and public speaking events in order to enhance Ceres influence, thought leadership, visibility and partnerships in this space. Contribute to fundraising goals for the center, including cultivating and managing relationships with current and prospective individual donors and foundation funders. Hire, guide and mentor an initial team of two to three staff members. Serve as external spokesperson for the center and represent its work to a range of external audiences, from the media, investor, business and NGO partners, to critical sustainability audiences and capital markets actors, funders and donors. Other duties as they arise.  Qualifications 15 years of relevant work experience in roles of progressive responsibility.  Experience in private sector, particularly working with and/or in the investment and finance communities. Prior role focused on addressing environmental, social, and governance issues within a company. Experience as a senior leader and manager in a fast-paced and growing enterprise.  Demonstrated record of supervising senior staff to achieve programmatic and fundraising goals. Proven track record of results-driven strategic program management is required,  Experience cultivating effective supervisory relationships (across gender identity, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic background) with direct reports and managing senior level staff and teams, supporting an inclusive workplace, where everyone has an opportunity for advancement. Broad understanding of how to build effective collaborations across other program areas, departments, and different levels of staff both internal and external to the organization. Experience and appreciation for a matrix management environment. Strong relationship management skills with external partners and funders is necessary for success in this position. Entrepreneurial attitude Ability to both build strong, stable programs and to innovate and take advantage of strategic opportunities. Demonstrated success in both halves of the resource equation—cultivating and closing income prospects, and managing and deploying staff and budgets Superior communication skills, both oral and written is critical to the success in this role Ability to travel to support programmatic and fundraising goals. How to Apply   We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying:  www.ceres.org .  If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.  Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.  

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 talented and dedicated staff who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with fifteen offices across the U.S.   The Research and Policy Analyst supports the CA Regional Office’s programmatic focus on air pollution and clean energy issues in California by: developing the factual basis for lawsuits, writing and editing comment letters and other advocacy documents, representing Earthjustice in advocacy work with government decision makers, and developing and maintaining relationships with clients and other partners.   The individual will report to Adrian Martinez and will work in close coordination with the  team in California working on clean air and clean energy issues. This position is located in Los Angeles, CA.  RESPONSIBILITIES: Advocacy (60 percent)    Draft comment letters and present public comments and testimony at agency hearings. Develop relationships with regional, state, and federal agencies and engage in advocacy to promote priorities of clean air and zero-emissions. Prepare advocacy materials such as fact sheets, letters, action alerts, blogs, and other educational materials. Work with our communications team on media outreach efforts. Provide support for client coalitions by participating in committee groups, attending conferences, and tracking political and regulatory developments.  Track environmental news throughout the region and identify issues in which Earthjustice should engage.  Work with existing partners and clients, and cultivate new allies, partnerships, and coalitions, focusing on groups from diverse and/or underserved communities. In coordination with the California Policy Advocate, develop and implement legislative and administrative advocacy strategies to advance our positions on environmental issues.  Monitor developments in programmatic priorities by tracking and analyzing legislation and policy initiatives relating to assigned issues. Serve as spokesperson for Earthjustice on assigned issues. Litigation Support (40 percent)    Conduct preliminary case inquiries and investigate potential new cases, including preparing factual research, analysis and organization of relevant information, and a written report.  Conduct factual research to support all stages of litigation.  Draft case-related documents, including factual portions of pleadings, client and expert declarations, and formal requests to agencies for public records. Review and interpret regulations, environmental planning documents, technical support documents and other factual and technical information to support legal strategies.  Produce multi-media materials (including GIS mapping) for case development and litigation. Proofread pleadings. Supervise projects and other efforts performed on assigned issues by litigation assistants, contractors or others.  QUALIFICATIONS:   At least two years of professional experience. Bachelor’s degree in Applied Sciences, Public Health, Urban Planning, Environmental Sciences, or Engineering, with Master’s preferred.  Excellent research, writing, analytical and communication skills, including the ability to quickly understand complex scientific issues and communicate this knowledge to attorneys, staff and media.  Experience with scientific or technical issues related to land use, the electric sector, climate, energy, clean air policy and/or environmental justice issues preferred, but not required. Experience working with communities, and proven ability to work in coalitions and with allies.  Detail oriented, with good organizational skills. Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and ARC GIS.  Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.  Demonstrated 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, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.   Salary is based on experience and location. Salary range in Los Angeles, CA: $64,300 - $71,400 To Apply:    Using the Jobvite application tool, please submit:   Resume One- or two-page cover letter that addresses: (1) why you are drawn to Earthjustice’s mission and whether there are particular legal, environmental, or justice issues that inspire you; (2) what your experience and skills you would bring to this position; and (3) aspects of your background that demonstrate competence to work with diverse clients and colleagues. Writing sample, preferable 4-5 pages that reflects your work. List of three references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.  Click here to submit: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=ovalbfwV&s=Environmental_Career Please, no phone calls, hard copies, or drop-ins. If you're having technical difficulties submitting your application, reach out to  jobs@earthjustice.org   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.