North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Airport Road, Manteo, NC, USA
The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is located in Manteo, NC and is nine miles from the Atlantic coastline in Nags Head. The 61,000 square-foot facility is sited on 16 acres overlooking the Croatan Sound and houses over 1600 animals in its collection. Over 280,000 guests visit the aquarium each year to see the largest collection of sharks in North Carolina, learn about sea turtle conservation, participate in a variety of programs, enjoy the beauty of the area, and think about how special North Carolina's waterways are.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This position reports directly to the Husbandry Curator and is responsible for the daily care of all animals in the assigned displays, holding and quarantine systems and maintains life support systems as well as the aesthetics of the displays. Duties include:
Being responsible for the daily husbandry for assigned saltwater and freshwater teleost fish, elasmobranchs, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates and their associated habitats.
Covering additional responsibilities for the husbandry of additional aquatic and terrestrial animals and/or habitats in the absence of their primary aquarist on a rotating basis.
Providing animal behavioral training and enrichment programs for various collection animals.
Determining individual animal nutritional needs, securing, culturing, preparing and feeding the terrestrial and aquatic animals.
Recognizing symptoms of disease and poor animal health and administering appropriate treatments, including quarantine of newly acquired specimens.
Meeting USDA and AZA requirements for keeping animals in human care such as, but not limited to, food storage and preparation, providing a high standard of cleanliness, and providing quality mental health.
Working with large, dangerous, or venomous aquatic and terrestrial species.
Designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting life support systems.
Maintaining accurate databases and records.
Performing water quality testing, interpreting results, and making necessary adjustments to water quality parameters.
Conducting SCUBA assisted diving to clean tanks, perform educational programs, and collect specimens.
Acquiring and collecting new animals for display; responding to animal stranding and rehabilitation needs.
Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Weekend, evening and holiday work required . Occasional travel is required for Aquarium meetings. Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license. If selected for hire, prior to first day of work a background check will be completed. A skills assessment may be conducted during the interviewing process for this position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
**To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form will not be considered for qualifying credit** In order to qualify for this position you must meet ALL the following KSA's listed below.
Experience maintaining life support systems and associated water chemistry at a public Aquarium, Zoo or Museum.
Experience working with aquatic and terrestrial animal husbandry, including fresh and saltwater fish, reptiles, amphibians and mammals.
Experience with any of the following: training, enrichment, conditioning, or behavioral husbandry.
SCUBA certification from a nationally recognized organization.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Art History, Biology, Botany Conservation, Education, History or Zoology from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of museum or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is located in Manteo, NC and is nine miles from the Atlantic coastline in Nags Head. The 61,000 square-foot facility is sited on 16 acres overlooking the Croatan Sound and houses over 1600 animals in its collection. Over 280,000 guests visit the aquarium each year to see the largest collection of sharks in North Carolina, learn about sea turtle conservation, participate in a variety of programs, enjoy the beauty of the area, and think about how special North Carolina's waterways are.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This position reports directly to the Husbandry Curator and is responsible for the daily care of all animals in the assigned displays, holding and quarantine systems and maintains life support systems as well as the aesthetics of the displays. Duties include:
Being responsible for the daily husbandry for assigned saltwater and freshwater teleost fish, elasmobranchs, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates and their associated habitats.
Covering additional responsibilities for the husbandry of additional aquatic and terrestrial animals and/or habitats in the absence of their primary aquarist on a rotating basis.
Providing animal behavioral training and enrichment programs for various collection animals.
Determining individual animal nutritional needs, securing, culturing, preparing and feeding the terrestrial and aquatic animals.
Recognizing symptoms of disease and poor animal health and administering appropriate treatments, including quarantine of newly acquired specimens.
Meeting USDA and AZA requirements for keeping animals in human care such as, but not limited to, food storage and preparation, providing a high standard of cleanliness, and providing quality mental health.
Working with large, dangerous, or venomous aquatic and terrestrial species.
Designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting life support systems.
Maintaining accurate databases and records.
Performing water quality testing, interpreting results, and making necessary adjustments to water quality parameters.
Conducting SCUBA assisted diving to clean tanks, perform educational programs, and collect specimens.
Acquiring and collecting new animals for display; responding to animal stranding and rehabilitation needs.
Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Weekend, evening and holiday work required . Occasional travel is required for Aquarium meetings. Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license. If selected for hire, prior to first day of work a background check will be completed. A skills assessment may be conducted during the interviewing process for this position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
**To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form will not be considered for qualifying credit** In order to qualify for this position you must meet ALL the following KSA's listed below.
Experience maintaining life support systems and associated water chemistry at a public Aquarium, Zoo or Museum.
Experience working with aquatic and terrestrial animal husbandry, including fresh and saltwater fish, reptiles, amphibians and mammals.
Experience with any of the following: training, enrichment, conditioning, or behavioral husbandry.
SCUBA certification from a nationally recognized organization.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Art History, Biology, Botany Conservation, Education, History or Zoology from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of museum or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Airport Road, Manteo, NC, USA
Description of Work
THIS IS A RE-POST, previous applicants are still under consideration. Position will function as an Aquarist for the North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island Recruitment Range: $39,611 - $39,611* Department Information: The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources' (DNCR) vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational and economic future of North Carolina. Our mission is to improve quality of life by creating opportunities to experience excellence in the arts, history, libraries and nature throughout North Carolina. The Department works to stimulate learning, inspire creativity, preserve the state's history, conserve the state's natural heritage, encourage recreation and cultural tourism, and promote economic development. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history by expanding engagement with diverse individuals and communities. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.
Division Information: The mission of the North Carolina Aquariums is to inspire appreciation and conservation of North Carolina's aquatic environments. This mission is achieved by attracting, retaining and developing a world class team of professionals; providing visitors with outstanding exhibits, experiences and customer service; practicing sustainability, internal customer service and fiscal responsibility; and working to save and restore aquatic species and habitats. The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is located in Manteo, NC and is nine miles from the Atlantic coastline in Nags Head. The 61,000 square-foot facility is sited on 16 acres overlooking the Croatan Sound and houses over 1600 animals in its collection. Over 280,000 guests visit the aquarium each year to see the largest collection of sharks in North Carolina, learn about sea turtle conservation, participate in a variety of programs, enjoy the beauty of the area, and think about how special North Carolina's waterways are. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This position reports directly to the Husbandry Curator and is responsible for the daily care of all animals in the assigned displays, holding and quarantine systems and maintains life support systems as well as the aesthetics of the displays. Duties include:
Being responsible for the daily husbandry for assigned saltwater and freshwater teleost fish, elasmobranchs, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates and their associated habitats.
Covering additional responsibilities for the husbandry of additional aquatic and terrestrial animals and/or habitats in the absence of their primary aquarist on a rotating basis.
Providing animal behavioral training and enrichment programs for various collection animals.
Determining individual animal nutritional needs, securing, culturing, preparing and feeding the terrestrial and aquatic animals.
Recognizing symptoms of disease and poor animal health and administering appropriate treatments, including quarantine of newly acquired specimens.
Meeting USDA and AZA requirements for keeping animals in human care such as, but not limited to, food storage and preparation, providing a high standard of cleanliness, and providing quality mental health.
Working with large, dangerous, or venomous aquatic and terrestrial species.
Designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting life support systems.
Maintaining accurate databases and records.
Performing water quality testing, interpreting results, and making necessary adjustments to water quality parameters.
Conducting SCUBA assisted diving to clean tanks, perform educational programs, and collect specimens.
Acquiring and collecting new animals for display; responding to animal stranding and rehabilitation needs.
Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Weekend, evening and holiday work required . Occasional travel is required for Aquarium meetings. Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license. If selected for hire, prior to first day of work a background check will be completed. A skills assessment may be conducted during the interviewing process for this position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
**To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form will not be considered for qualifying credit** In order to qualify for this position you must meet ALL the following KSA's listed below.
Experience maintaining life support systems and associated water chemistry at a public Aquarium, Zoo or Museum.
Experience working with aquatic and terrestrial animal husbandry, including fresh and saltwater fish, reptiles, amphibians and mammals.
Experience with any of the following: training, enrichment, conditioning, or behavioral husbandry.
SCUBA certification from a nationally recognized organization.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Art History, Biology, Botany Conservation, Education, History or Zoology from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of museum or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Description of Work
THIS IS A RE-POST, previous applicants are still under consideration. Position will function as an Aquarist for the North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island Recruitment Range: $39,611 - $39,611* Department Information: The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources' (DNCR) vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational and economic future of North Carolina. Our mission is to improve quality of life by creating opportunities to experience excellence in the arts, history, libraries and nature throughout North Carolina. The Department works to stimulate learning, inspire creativity, preserve the state's history, conserve the state's natural heritage, encourage recreation and cultural tourism, and promote economic development. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history by expanding engagement with diverse individuals and communities. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.
Division Information: The mission of the North Carolina Aquariums is to inspire appreciation and conservation of North Carolina's aquatic environments. This mission is achieved by attracting, retaining and developing a world class team of professionals; providing visitors with outstanding exhibits, experiences and customer service; practicing sustainability, internal customer service and fiscal responsibility; and working to save and restore aquatic species and habitats. The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is located in Manteo, NC and is nine miles from the Atlantic coastline in Nags Head. The 61,000 square-foot facility is sited on 16 acres overlooking the Croatan Sound and houses over 1600 animals in its collection. Over 280,000 guests visit the aquarium each year to see the largest collection of sharks in North Carolina, learn about sea turtle conservation, participate in a variety of programs, enjoy the beauty of the area, and think about how special North Carolina's waterways are. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This position reports directly to the Husbandry Curator and is responsible for the daily care of all animals in the assigned displays, holding and quarantine systems and maintains life support systems as well as the aesthetics of the displays. Duties include:
Being responsible for the daily husbandry for assigned saltwater and freshwater teleost fish, elasmobranchs, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates and their associated habitats.
Covering additional responsibilities for the husbandry of additional aquatic and terrestrial animals and/or habitats in the absence of their primary aquarist on a rotating basis.
Providing animal behavioral training and enrichment programs for various collection animals.
Determining individual animal nutritional needs, securing, culturing, preparing and feeding the terrestrial and aquatic animals.
Recognizing symptoms of disease and poor animal health and administering appropriate treatments, including quarantine of newly acquired specimens.
Meeting USDA and AZA requirements for keeping animals in human care such as, but not limited to, food storage and preparation, providing a high standard of cleanliness, and providing quality mental health.
Working with large, dangerous, or venomous aquatic and terrestrial species.
Designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting life support systems.
Maintaining accurate databases and records.
Performing water quality testing, interpreting results, and making necessary adjustments to water quality parameters.
Conducting SCUBA assisted diving to clean tanks, perform educational programs, and collect specimens.
Acquiring and collecting new animals for display; responding to animal stranding and rehabilitation needs.
Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Weekend, evening and holiday work required . Occasional travel is required for Aquarium meetings. Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license. If selected for hire, prior to first day of work a background check will be completed. A skills assessment may be conducted during the interviewing process for this position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
**To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form will not be considered for qualifying credit** In order to qualify for this position you must meet ALL the following KSA's listed below.
Experience maintaining life support systems and associated water chemistry at a public Aquarium, Zoo or Museum.
Experience working with aquatic and terrestrial animal husbandry, including fresh and saltwater fish, reptiles, amphibians and mammals.
Experience with any of the following: training, enrichment, conditioning, or behavioral husbandry.
SCUBA certification from a nationally recognized organization.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Art History, Biology, Botany Conservation, Education, History or Zoology from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of museum or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Sonoma County Transportation Authority and Regional Climate Protection Authority
Santa Rosa, CA, USA, Bay Area
The Regional Water Bill Savings Program Manager will work with the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) to manage the design and launch of a regional model for the Water Bill Savings Program to expand program benefits throughout the Bay Area. The Program Manager should have the leadership skills to be an effective advocate for the Water Bill Savings Program; should have high energy, a strong work ethic, and the initiative to define and execute a new public program to increase community resilience through efficiency.
The ideal candidate will have many of the following qualifications:
Experience with water and energy efficiency improvements and associated programs for single family, multifamily, and commercial properties
Understanding of operations and priorities at municipal water utilities for water conservation, water supply, and water treatment, and how these factors relate to and enable or hinder the growth within the municipality
Familiarity with various energy efficiency and project financing products (PACE, unsecured loans, On-Bill Repayment, On-Bill Financing, and PAYS®)
Experience with public contracting and procurement for consulting and program implementation services
Understanding of best practices in addressing equity issues in program design
A desire to increase environmental and economic resilience throughout the Bay Area
Enjoy working in a dynamic environment where professionalism, quality service and teamwork are highly valued
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Any combination of course work and training which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, a Bachelor’s degree in environmental policy, planning, or a related discipline would provide such an opportunity.
Experience: Work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, three to five years of full-time professional level staff experience related to the implementation of similar programs demonstrating increasing responsibility.
This position will be based in the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) and Regional Climate Protection Authority (RCPA) offices in Santa Rosa but will require travel throughout the Bay Area and ability to work remotely. Possession of a valid California driver’s license is required.
The Water Bill Savings Program Manager is an employee of the SCTA. As such, the Program Manager is entitled to those benefits provided by the SCTA and described in the Sonoma County Transportation Authority Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual including health care, retirement, paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, and professional development.
This is an open recruitment until the position is filled. Cover Letters and Resumes will be accepted until Wednesday, November 14th, 2018.
For more information, see the full job description and application instructions at: http://rcpa.ca.gov/wbsp_manager
The Regional Water Bill Savings Program Manager will work with the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) to manage the design and launch of a regional model for the Water Bill Savings Program to expand program benefits throughout the Bay Area. The Program Manager should have the leadership skills to be an effective advocate for the Water Bill Savings Program; should have high energy, a strong work ethic, and the initiative to define and execute a new public program to increase community resilience through efficiency.
The ideal candidate will have many of the following qualifications:
Experience with water and energy efficiency improvements and associated programs for single family, multifamily, and commercial properties
Understanding of operations and priorities at municipal water utilities for water conservation, water supply, and water treatment, and how these factors relate to and enable or hinder the growth within the municipality
Familiarity with various energy efficiency and project financing products (PACE, unsecured loans, On-Bill Repayment, On-Bill Financing, and PAYS®)
Experience with public contracting and procurement for consulting and program implementation services
Understanding of best practices in addressing equity issues in program design
A desire to increase environmental and economic resilience throughout the Bay Area
Enjoy working in a dynamic environment where professionalism, quality service and teamwork are highly valued
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Any combination of course work and training which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, a Bachelor’s degree in environmental policy, planning, or a related discipline would provide such an opportunity.
Experience: Work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, three to five years of full-time professional level staff experience related to the implementation of similar programs demonstrating increasing responsibility.
This position will be based in the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) and Regional Climate Protection Authority (RCPA) offices in Santa Rosa but will require travel throughout the Bay Area and ability to work remotely. Possession of a valid California driver’s license is required.
The Water Bill Savings Program Manager is an employee of the SCTA. As such, the Program Manager is entitled to those benefits provided by the SCTA and described in the Sonoma County Transportation Authority Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual including health care, retirement, paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, and professional development.
This is an open recruitment until the position is filled. Cover Letters and Resumes will be accepted until Wednesday, November 14th, 2018.
For more information, see the full job description and application instructions at: http://rcpa.ca.gov/wbsp_manager
Ceres
Boston, MA, USA
Senior Manager, Corporate Climate Engagement
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization engaging the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the global economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description & Responsibilities
The Senior Manager, Corporate Climate Engagement will coordinate Ceres’ campaign on carbon asset risk to address climate risk issues facing the energy sector. The successful applicant will work with Ceres’ Oil and Gas, Electric Power, Investor Network and Climate Action 100+ teams to mobilize investors to help prevent catastrophic impacts of climate change by pressuring fossil fuel companies to invest significantly less capital in carbon intensive business models and assets. The Senior Manager will also support engagements with other key market actors who have the power to influence how the fossil fuel industry invests its capital.
This is an exciting time to be working with some of the world’s largest investors to engage with an industry that has considerable influence over the world’s future energy mix. This is a full-time position, based in our Boston office and reporting to the Director of Oil and Gas .
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develop and execute Ceres’ organizational strategy for advancing the Carbon Asset Risk campaign.
Develop and implement a comprehensive campaign strategy to discourage continued fossil fuel industry investment in high carbon fuels and infrastructure, and to encourage rapid transition to low-carbon energy.
Conduct an annual assessment of the campaign and refine strategies and tactics based on evaluation.
Mobilize a multi-trillion dollar investor coalition with the goal of reducing industry investment in at-risk assets.
Continue to refine and strengthen the business case for investor action on carbon asset risk, by managing and/or conducting research.
Work with Ceres’ Communications and Marketing team as well as Ceres’ Climate & Energy Communications Manager to develop and execute communications strategies to persuade key decision makers of the risks of high cost/high carbon fossil fuel investments.
Partner with other Ceres teams, including the Electric Power, Transportation, Investor Network and Climate Action 100+ teams, to execute Ceres’ carbon asset risk strategy.
Support the development of fundraising proposals and reports related to Ceres’ carbon asset risk work.
Supervise work of consultants necessary to advance campaign objectives.
Assist or lead with management of events to advance campaign objectives.
Travel, as needed, to engage with companies, investors and stakeholders.
As needed, support other campaigns on other key sustainability issues for Ceres.
Qualifications
Minimum of seven years of work experience in a related field.
Advocacy or campaign experience is required.
Bachelor degree required and advanced degree in related field preferred.
Knowledge of, and experience related to, climate change, the energy sector and corporate sustainability issues; knowledge of the oil and gas and/or electric power industries is preferred, but not required.
An understanding of the role of corporate finance and the investor community (including investment firms, financial institutions, and institutional investors) is preferred, but not required.
Strong strategic thinking and tactical skills, and ability to mobilize constituencies toward identified goals.
Experience managing and strengthening relationships and coordinating with multiple partners and coalitions, and/or consultants.
Sound judgement, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, superior leadership ability, strong initiative and motivation.
Successful record of organizing and executing multiple projects and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to deliver specific projects and initiatives independently and leading a team.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Strong meeting facilitation and verbal communication skills.
Aptitude for learning and synthesizing complex subject matter to advance advocacy objectives.
Experience supervising staff members or external consultants.
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, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, 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.
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Senior Manager, Corporate Climate Engagement
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization engaging the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the global economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description & Responsibilities
The Senior Manager, Corporate Climate Engagement will coordinate Ceres’ campaign on carbon asset risk to address climate risk issues facing the energy sector. The successful applicant will work with Ceres’ Oil and Gas, Electric Power, Investor Network and Climate Action 100+ teams to mobilize investors to help prevent catastrophic impacts of climate change by pressuring fossil fuel companies to invest significantly less capital in carbon intensive business models and assets. The Senior Manager will also support engagements with other key market actors who have the power to influence how the fossil fuel industry invests its capital.
This is an exciting time to be working with some of the world’s largest investors to engage with an industry that has considerable influence over the world’s future energy mix. This is a full-time position, based in our Boston office and reporting to the Director of Oil and Gas .
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develop and execute Ceres’ organizational strategy for advancing the Carbon Asset Risk campaign.
Develop and implement a comprehensive campaign strategy to discourage continued fossil fuel industry investment in high carbon fuels and infrastructure, and to encourage rapid transition to low-carbon energy.
Conduct an annual assessment of the campaign and refine strategies and tactics based on evaluation.
Mobilize a multi-trillion dollar investor coalition with the goal of reducing industry investment in at-risk assets.
Continue to refine and strengthen the business case for investor action on carbon asset risk, by managing and/or conducting research.
Work with Ceres’ Communications and Marketing team as well as Ceres’ Climate & Energy Communications Manager to develop and execute communications strategies to persuade key decision makers of the risks of high cost/high carbon fossil fuel investments.
Partner with other Ceres teams, including the Electric Power, Transportation, Investor Network and Climate Action 100+ teams, to execute Ceres’ carbon asset risk strategy.
Support the development of fundraising proposals and reports related to Ceres’ carbon asset risk work.
Supervise work of consultants necessary to advance campaign objectives.
Assist or lead with management of events to advance campaign objectives.
Travel, as needed, to engage with companies, investors and stakeholders.
As needed, support other campaigns on other key sustainability issues for Ceres.
Qualifications
Minimum of seven years of work experience in a related field.
Advocacy or campaign experience is required.
Bachelor degree required and advanced degree in related field preferred.
Knowledge of, and experience related to, climate change, the energy sector and corporate sustainability issues; knowledge of the oil and gas and/or electric power industries is preferred, but not required.
An understanding of the role of corporate finance and the investor community (including investment firms, financial institutions, and institutional investors) is preferred, but not required.
Strong strategic thinking and tactical skills, and ability to mobilize constituencies toward identified goals.
Experience managing and strengthening relationships and coordinating with multiple partners and coalitions, and/or consultants.
Sound judgement, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, superior leadership ability, strong initiative and motivation.
Successful record of organizing and executing multiple projects and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to deliver specific projects and initiatives independently and leading a team.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Strong meeting facilitation and verbal communication skills.
Aptitude for learning and synthesizing complex subject matter to advance advocacy objectives.
Experience supervising staff members or external consultants.
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, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, 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.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Ceres
San Francisco, CA, USA
Manager, California 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 powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres 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 is looking to hire a Manager, California Policy. The Manager will be a key member of Ceres’ growing California office and will play a critical role in implementing Ceres’ water and climate policy and business advocacy work in California. The Manager will be responsible for supporting policy engagements with Ceres BICEP (Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy), Connect the Drops, and the Investor Policy Working Group and for communications and support of the networks. The Manager will be knowledgeable about environmental and sustainability issues, have experience working with non-profit organizations and private sector companies, and have experience with public policy, ideally at the state-level in California.
The Manager is a cross-program role that will work closely with Ceres program staff based in Boston. This role will closely work with the Policy, the Climate and Energy, and the Water Programs to mobilize major corporations in support of public policies that call for sustainable water management, clean energy, and greenhouse gas emissions reductions in California. This is a full-time position, based in San Francisco, and will report to Director, California Policy and Partnerships.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
In close partnership with Director, California Policy & Partnerships and the Policy, Climate and Energy, and Water teams, execute Ceres’ strategy for California state policy work, including advancing policy to further smart water management and promote clean transportation, clean energy, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Responsibilities include:
Work closely with Director, California Policy & Partnerships to implement an identified strategy on state policy.
Collaborate with CA-based coalitions and NGO partners.
Help develop and cultivate relationships with key state policymakers and NGOs.
Organize all policymaker education events and meetings.
Research and analyze relevant policy opportunities.
Support Ceres’ work with companies in California, including outreach and engagement with California-based companies and companies with a California market presence that are committed to advocacy and sustainable business practices. Responsibilities include.
Keep up to date with sustainability-related developments at partner companies.
Identify success stories on sustainability.
Support team on the management of existing company relationships.
Educate corporate partners on key policy issues through webinars, conference presentations, and written communications.
Mobilize companies on key advocacy opportunities.
Contribute to communications and network maintenance for Ceres BICEP, Connect the Drops, and Investor Policy Working Group networks.
In collaboration with Policy and Company Network teams, identify and develop relationships with potential business advocacy partners.
Support in outreach and dissemination of Ceres’ work in California, including designing and implementing workshops, webinars/conference calls, newsletters and other multi-media communications to reach existing and new donors, funders, NGO partners or other collaborators.
Partner with Communications and Marketing team to:
Support development of op-eds that highlight the role of business and investors in advancing sustainability (including significant written work product).
Execute engagement events with companies, investors, and policymakers.
Track and communicate specific results of Ceres’ work and that of our partners.
Assist with planning for the Ceres annual conference and other events.
Coordinate with other program teams as needed to accomplish organizational objectives.
Qualifications
Master degree, preferred.
Bachelor degree, required.
Five years or more of direct experience working on policy and sustainability issues in the corporate, investor and/or non-profit sectors.
Knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues.
Knowledge of California political system.
Understanding of how corporations function and how they incorporate sustainability into business practices.
Self-starter focused on execution, with ability to manage multiple projects.
Ability to make strong connections between sustainability issues and articulate the impacts and implications for corporate and investor audiences.
Demonstrated ability to bring an advocacy perspective to corporate dialogues will be viewed as beneficial.
Demonstrated strong project management, strategic planning skills and attention to detail are required.
Effective presentation style as well as strong speaking and written communication skills for external and internal audiences.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Successful record of organizing multiple projects, coordinating and facilitating dialogues with senior-level professionals and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work as part of a team and take a collaborative approach to working across the organization.
Planning and prioritization skills with the ability to make adjustments to work and still deliver projects on deadline and within time and resource budgets.
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, please submit a cover letter, resume, two writing samples, 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.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Manager, California 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 powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres 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 is looking to hire a Manager, California Policy. The Manager will be a key member of Ceres’ growing California office and will play a critical role in implementing Ceres’ water and climate policy and business advocacy work in California. The Manager will be responsible for supporting policy engagements with Ceres BICEP (Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy), Connect the Drops, and the Investor Policy Working Group and for communications and support of the networks. The Manager will be knowledgeable about environmental and sustainability issues, have experience working with non-profit organizations and private sector companies, and have experience with public policy, ideally at the state-level in California.
The Manager is a cross-program role that will work closely with Ceres program staff based in Boston. This role will closely work with the Policy, the Climate and Energy, and the Water Programs to mobilize major corporations in support of public policies that call for sustainable water management, clean energy, and greenhouse gas emissions reductions in California. This is a full-time position, based in San Francisco, and will report to Director, California Policy and Partnerships.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
In close partnership with Director, California Policy & Partnerships and the Policy, Climate and Energy, and Water teams, execute Ceres’ strategy for California state policy work, including advancing policy to further smart water management and promote clean transportation, clean energy, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Responsibilities include:
Work closely with Director, California Policy & Partnerships to implement an identified strategy on state policy.
Collaborate with CA-based coalitions and NGO partners.
Help develop and cultivate relationships with key state policymakers and NGOs.
Organize all policymaker education events and meetings.
Research and analyze relevant policy opportunities.
Support Ceres’ work with companies in California, including outreach and engagement with California-based companies and companies with a California market presence that are committed to advocacy and sustainable business practices. Responsibilities include.
Keep up to date with sustainability-related developments at partner companies.
Identify success stories on sustainability.
Support team on the management of existing company relationships.
Educate corporate partners on key policy issues through webinars, conference presentations, and written communications.
Mobilize companies on key advocacy opportunities.
Contribute to communications and network maintenance for Ceres BICEP, Connect the Drops, and Investor Policy Working Group networks.
In collaboration with Policy and Company Network teams, identify and develop relationships with potential business advocacy partners.
Support in outreach and dissemination of Ceres’ work in California, including designing and implementing workshops, webinars/conference calls, newsletters and other multi-media communications to reach existing and new donors, funders, NGO partners or other collaborators.
Partner with Communications and Marketing team to:
Support development of op-eds that highlight the role of business and investors in advancing sustainability (including significant written work product).
Execute engagement events with companies, investors, and policymakers.
Track and communicate specific results of Ceres’ work and that of our partners.
Assist with planning for the Ceres annual conference and other events.
Coordinate with other program teams as needed to accomplish organizational objectives.
Qualifications
Master degree, preferred.
Bachelor degree, required.
Five years or more of direct experience working on policy and sustainability issues in the corporate, investor and/or non-profit sectors.
Knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues.
Knowledge of California political system.
Understanding of how corporations function and how they incorporate sustainability into business practices.
Self-starter focused on execution, with ability to manage multiple projects.
Ability to make strong connections between sustainability issues and articulate the impacts and implications for corporate and investor audiences.
Demonstrated ability to bring an advocacy perspective to corporate dialogues will be viewed as beneficial.
Demonstrated strong project management, strategic planning skills and attention to detail are required.
Effective presentation style as well as strong speaking and written communication skills for external and internal audiences.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Successful record of organizing multiple projects, coordinating and facilitating dialogues with senior-level professionals and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work as part of a team and take a collaborative approach to working across the organization.
Planning and prioritization skills with the ability to make adjustments to work and still deliver projects on deadline and within time and resource budgets.
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, please submit a cover letter, resume, two writing samples, 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.
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Hamilton OH
Hamilton, OH, USA
The City of Hamilton, Ohio seeks to hire a College Intern for the Utility Infrastructure Department. This position will work directly with the Groundwater Consortium Manager. Duties will include:
Assisting with implementation of grants that will help reduce pollution risks to the drinking water aquifer;
Assisting with identification of potential pollution sources near streams that enter into source water protection areas;
Assisting with updating contingency plans with local fire department administrations;
Assisting with ground water monitoring/sampling;
Working on website updates/development
Assisting with event planning and environmental educational outreach to elementary and middle school students with a primary focus on source water;
Assisting with various public education outreach projects as assigned
Only those applicants currently working on an Environmental Science, Geology, Management, Engineering, Earth Science or Sustainability Degree will be considered. Prefer someone with experience organizing and planning events and with knowledge of local geographical area.
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Oct 17, 2018
Internship- Paid
The City of Hamilton, Ohio seeks to hire a College Intern for the Utility Infrastructure Department. This position will work directly with the Groundwater Consortium Manager. Duties will include:
Assisting with implementation of grants that will help reduce pollution risks to the drinking water aquifer;
Assisting with identification of potential pollution sources near streams that enter into source water protection areas;
Assisting with updating contingency plans with local fire department administrations;
Assisting with ground water monitoring/sampling;
Working on website updates/development
Assisting with event planning and environmental educational outreach to elementary and middle school students with a primary focus on source water;
Assisting with various public education outreach projects as assigned
Only those applicants currently working on an Environmental Science, Geology, Management, Engineering, Earth Science or Sustainability Degree will be considered. Prefer someone with experience organizing and planning events and with knowledge of local geographical area.
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Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation
Bradley County, TN, USA
Job Overview
Summary: Under immediate supervision, is responsible for learning professional environmental, natural resources, sustainability, environmental assistance program, radiological health and/or similar science related program work of routine difficulty; and learns to perform related work as required. Distinguishing Features: *This is the entry level class in the TDEC Environmental Scientist subseries. An employee in this class may be assigned to learn a variety of environmental compliance inspection, monitoring, problem identification, corrective action and enforcement duties in an environmental regulatory or assistance division. An employee in this class may be assigned to learn natural resource management and/or inventory in conservation or other, non-regulatory programs. This class differs from TDEC Environmental Scientist 3 in that an incumbent of the latter performs environmental program duties at the advanced working or lead level under general supervision. *An applicant appointed to this flexibly staffed class will be reclassified to TDEC Environmental Scientist 2* after successful completion of a mandatory one year probationary period; inadequate or marginal performance during the probationary period will result in automatic termination.
Minimum Qualifications
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION, DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES, CHATTANOOGA ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD OFFICE, BRADLEY COUNTY Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, physical sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology), ecology, sustainability or applied science in sustainability, life sciences (e.g. biology, microbiology, health physics or biophysics), environmental health, pre-medicine, engineering or other acceptable science or natural resource related field.
Other Requirements
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions;
Applicants for the TDEC Environmental Scientist 1* or Health Physicist 1* in the Division of Radiological Health must successfully complete the training courses offered by the Division of Radiological Health. Failure to do so may result in termination;
TDEC Environmental Scientist's 1* performing geologic duties the major portion of their time must: have completed the required college course work at the time of appointment to be eligible to take the licensing examination offered by Tennessee's Department of Commerce and Insurance's Board of Professional Geologists, or b.) hold and maintain a current Geologic license from the State of Tennessee during employment or hold a current Geologic license from another State that Tennessee has evaluated and granted reciprocal licensing rights;
Some TDEC Environmental Scientist 1* positions assigned to function as Biologists must meet the specific educational requirements for Biologists, as follows: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, including at least 36 quarter hours (or 24 semester hours) in biology, in one of the following areas: (1) biology or biological sciences, (2) botanical sciences, (3) environmental or conservation sciences, (4) zoological sciences, or (5) aquatic, terrestrial, or wetland biology or ecology or other acceptable biological science related field.
Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies:
Decision Quality
Functional/Technical Competency
Written Communications
Customer Focus
Technical Learning
Listening
Problem Solving
Time Management
Planning
Learning on the Fly
Knowledge:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Geology
Mathematics
Customer & Personal Service
Law & Government
Skills:
Science
Active Listening
Judgment & Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Time Management
Equipment Selecting
Quality Control Analysis
Complex Problem Solving
Abilities:
Oral Expression
Oral Comprehension
Written Comprehension
Written Expression
Inductive Reasoning
Stamina
Deductive Reasoning
Static Strength
Gross Body Coordination
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Job Overview
Summary: Under immediate supervision, is responsible for learning professional environmental, natural resources, sustainability, environmental assistance program, radiological health and/or similar science related program work of routine difficulty; and learns to perform related work as required. Distinguishing Features: *This is the entry level class in the TDEC Environmental Scientist subseries. An employee in this class may be assigned to learn a variety of environmental compliance inspection, monitoring, problem identification, corrective action and enforcement duties in an environmental regulatory or assistance division. An employee in this class may be assigned to learn natural resource management and/or inventory in conservation or other, non-regulatory programs. This class differs from TDEC Environmental Scientist 3 in that an incumbent of the latter performs environmental program duties at the advanced working or lead level under general supervision. *An applicant appointed to this flexibly staffed class will be reclassified to TDEC Environmental Scientist 2* after successful completion of a mandatory one year probationary period; inadequate or marginal performance during the probationary period will result in automatic termination.
Minimum Qualifications
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION, DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES, CHATTANOOGA ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD OFFICE, BRADLEY COUNTY Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, physical sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology), ecology, sustainability or applied science in sustainability, life sciences (e.g. biology, microbiology, health physics or biophysics), environmental health, pre-medicine, engineering or other acceptable science or natural resource related field.
Other Requirements
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions;
Applicants for the TDEC Environmental Scientist 1* or Health Physicist 1* in the Division of Radiological Health must successfully complete the training courses offered by the Division of Radiological Health. Failure to do so may result in termination;
TDEC Environmental Scientist's 1* performing geologic duties the major portion of their time must: have completed the required college course work at the time of appointment to be eligible to take the licensing examination offered by Tennessee's Department of Commerce and Insurance's Board of Professional Geologists, or b.) hold and maintain a current Geologic license from the State of Tennessee during employment or hold a current Geologic license from another State that Tennessee has evaluated and granted reciprocal licensing rights;
Some TDEC Environmental Scientist 1* positions assigned to function as Biologists must meet the specific educational requirements for Biologists, as follows: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, including at least 36 quarter hours (or 24 semester hours) in biology, in one of the following areas: (1) biology or biological sciences, (2) botanical sciences, (3) environmental or conservation sciences, (4) zoological sciences, or (5) aquatic, terrestrial, or wetland biology or ecology or other acceptable biological science related field.
Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies:
Decision Quality
Functional/Technical Competency
Written Communications
Customer Focus
Technical Learning
Listening
Problem Solving
Time Management
Planning
Learning on the Fly
Knowledge:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Geology
Mathematics
Customer & Personal Service
Law & Government
Skills:
Science
Active Listening
Judgment & Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Time Management
Equipment Selecting
Quality Control Analysis
Complex Problem Solving
Abilities:
Oral Expression
Oral Comprehension
Written Comprehension
Written Expression
Inductive Reasoning
Stamina
Deductive Reasoning
Static Strength
Gross Body Coordination
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Sherwin-Williams
Holland, Michigan, USA
Description
WELCOME TO SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
Sherwin-Williams is the largest paints and coatings company in the world. With $15.8 billion in sales, more than 4,100 stores, and 140 manufacturing and distribution centers worldwide. Our 60,000 employees across the globe are diverse, innovative and passionate. With a variety of rewarding and challenging opportunities, Sherwin-Williams is a great place to launch and grow a career. Find yours and join us today.
The Environmental Health & Safety Intern is “hosted” by the Safety Department at one of our manufacturing/distribution facilities. Position Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the Safety Manager with: •Implementing safety related programs at the site •Employee training •Coordination of safety and occupational health projects •Promoting safe actions throughout the organization •Analyzing accident and incident records •Special projects as identified by the Safety Manager Please note that we do not provide housing. Basic Qualifications : Must be at least 18 years of age Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future Must be currently enrolled in an accredited four year college or university at the time of the internship Must have sophomore, junior or senior class standing Must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.8 Must be willing to relocate if, in the future, considered for a Trainee position Must have experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Power Point Other Qualifications : Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health or related majors are preferred Previous internship, co-op or work experience in a related field is preferred Demonstrated leadership by involvement in extra curricular activities on campus or in the community
At Sherwin-Williams, we're proud of the company we keep — our family of loyal employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status, or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting priority referral of protected veterans.
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Oct 17, 2018
Internship- Paid
Description
WELCOME TO SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
Sherwin-Williams is the largest paints and coatings company in the world. With $15.8 billion in sales, more than 4,100 stores, and 140 manufacturing and distribution centers worldwide. Our 60,000 employees across the globe are diverse, innovative and passionate. With a variety of rewarding and challenging opportunities, Sherwin-Williams is a great place to launch and grow a career. Find yours and join us today.
The Environmental Health & Safety Intern is “hosted” by the Safety Department at one of our manufacturing/distribution facilities. Position Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the Safety Manager with: •Implementing safety related programs at the site •Employee training •Coordination of safety and occupational health projects •Promoting safe actions throughout the organization •Analyzing accident and incident records •Special projects as identified by the Safety Manager Please note that we do not provide housing. Basic Qualifications : Must be at least 18 years of age Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future Must be currently enrolled in an accredited four year college or university at the time of the internship Must have sophomore, junior or senior class standing Must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.8 Must be willing to relocate if, in the future, considered for a Trainee position Must have experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Power Point Other Qualifications : Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health or related majors are preferred Previous internship, co-op or work experience in a related field is preferred Demonstrated leadership by involvement in extra curricular activities on campus or in the community
At Sherwin-Williams, we're proud of the company we keep — our family of loyal employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status, or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.
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Ceres
Boston, MA
Manager, Communications and Marketing
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading 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 our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description and Responsibilities
The Manager of Communications and Marketing will develop and execute short and long-term communications and marketing strategies for our Food and Water initiatives to elevate the leadership and actions of influential investors and companies on a host of sustainability issues, including water, food and deforestation, and expand Ceres position as a thought leader on these issues in the U.S. and around the globe. Ceres works with the most influential investors and companies to tackle sustainability risks and opportunities, and reduce the impacts of threats on our planet and natural resources, including fresh sources of water and forests.
Embedded within the Water and Food team, and working closely with the Communications and Marketing team, the Manager will be responsible for executing media strategies and generating earned media coverage through an array of media relations and cultivation tactics. This position will be responsible for developing related-media materials and placing thought leadership columns in targeted investor, business and financial outlets, while leveraging messaging and content around key Ceres and external events and moments.
This position will also support the execution of paid and unpaid marketing strategies, developing corresponding materials to market key reports and investor engagement tools, and campaigns and initiatives, and provide input on website, social media and eCommunity messaging to amplify impact across Ceres’ digital platforms.
This is a full-time salaried position. This person will report to the Senior Director, Water and Food and have a dotted line relationship to the Department Director of Communications and Marketing. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Work closely with communications and marketing team to develop and execute long-term communications and marketing strategies for Ceres
Conduct targeted media relations and outreach to generate uptake in earned news coverage of Ceres experts/thought leadership as well as investor and company leadership and action.
Work with Ceres experts and investor and company media spokespeople to conduct on-the-record interviews, provide quotes and statements, author columns/op-eds and editorials, and support social media amplification.
Execute media strategies for research reports and initiative rollouts, ensuring coordination internally and with external partners, and consistency in framing, messaging and design.
Identify key events and moments to leverage messaging and content, ensuring activities are coordinated and organized closely together with relevant initiatives, and with Ceres’ overall communications and marketing priorities and calendar.
Support strategies for paid and unpaid marketing tactics to market reports, investor engagement tools, and campaigns and initiatives.
Identify and cultivate new strategic (paid and unpaid) media/social media partnerships.
Provide input on website, social media, eCommunity messaging to amplify impact across all Ceres’ digital platforms.
Ensure regular communications with investor and company communications staff to cultivate and maintain those relationships.
Provide communications and marketing support as needed for key Ceres events (e.g. Ceres Conference, Investor Summit on Climate Risk, etc.).
Qualifications
Bachelor degree, required. Graduate degree, preferred.
5 years of work experience in journalism, communications, public relations, required.
Experience developing media relations strategies and working in fast-paced media environments.
Strong writing and fact-checking skills with experience writing for media audiences including pitches, press releases, statements, columns/op-eds, etc.
Experience with producing content that resonate with various audiences including media, policymakers and the business community.
Demonstrated interest in water and food and/or sustainability issues, preferred.
Existing relationships with water and food, business and financial reporters, preferred.
Experience managing and strengthening relationships and coordinating with multiple partners.
Strong pitching and organizational skills.
Ability to regularly evaluate workload and prioritize projects.
Able to direct and manage multiple projects at the same time.
Able to work well independently and as a team member.
Comfortable working with different personalities and people.
Desire to work in a mission-driven and nonprofit environment.
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, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, 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.
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Manager, Communications and Marketing
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading 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 our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description and Responsibilities
The Manager of Communications and Marketing will develop and execute short and long-term communications and marketing strategies for our Food and Water initiatives to elevate the leadership and actions of influential investors and companies on a host of sustainability issues, including water, food and deforestation, and expand Ceres position as a thought leader on these issues in the U.S. and around the globe. Ceres works with the most influential investors and companies to tackle sustainability risks and opportunities, and reduce the impacts of threats on our planet and natural resources, including fresh sources of water and forests.
Embedded within the Water and Food team, and working closely with the Communications and Marketing team, the Manager will be responsible for executing media strategies and generating earned media coverage through an array of media relations and cultivation tactics. This position will be responsible for developing related-media materials and placing thought leadership columns in targeted investor, business and financial outlets, while leveraging messaging and content around key Ceres and external events and moments.
This position will also support the execution of paid and unpaid marketing strategies, developing corresponding materials to market key reports and investor engagement tools, and campaigns and initiatives, and provide input on website, social media and eCommunity messaging to amplify impact across Ceres’ digital platforms.
This is a full-time salaried position. This person will report to the Senior Director, Water and Food and have a dotted line relationship to the Department Director of Communications and Marketing. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Work closely with communications and marketing team to develop and execute long-term communications and marketing strategies for Ceres
Conduct targeted media relations and outreach to generate uptake in earned news coverage of Ceres experts/thought leadership as well as investor and company leadership and action.
Work with Ceres experts and investor and company media spokespeople to conduct on-the-record interviews, provide quotes and statements, author columns/op-eds and editorials, and support social media amplification.
Execute media strategies for research reports and initiative rollouts, ensuring coordination internally and with external partners, and consistency in framing, messaging and design.
Identify key events and moments to leverage messaging and content, ensuring activities are coordinated and organized closely together with relevant initiatives, and with Ceres’ overall communications and marketing priorities and calendar.
Support strategies for paid and unpaid marketing tactics to market reports, investor engagement tools, and campaigns and initiatives.
Identify and cultivate new strategic (paid and unpaid) media/social media partnerships.
Provide input on website, social media, eCommunity messaging to amplify impact across all Ceres’ digital platforms.
Ensure regular communications with investor and company communications staff to cultivate and maintain those relationships.
Provide communications and marketing support as needed for key Ceres events (e.g. Ceres Conference, Investor Summit on Climate Risk, etc.).
Qualifications
Bachelor degree, required. Graduate degree, preferred.
5 years of work experience in journalism, communications, public relations, required.
Experience developing media relations strategies and working in fast-paced media environments.
Strong writing and fact-checking skills with experience writing for media audiences including pitches, press releases, statements, columns/op-eds, etc.
Experience with producing content that resonate with various audiences including media, policymakers and the business community.
Demonstrated interest in water and food and/or sustainability issues, preferred.
Existing relationships with water and food, business and financial reporters, preferred.
Experience managing and strengthening relationships and coordinating with multiple partners.
Strong pitching and organizational skills.
Ability to regularly evaluate workload and prioritize projects.
Able to direct and manage multiple projects at the same time.
Able to work well independently and as a team member.
Comfortable working with different personalities and people.
Desire to work in a mission-driven and nonprofit environment.
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, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, 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.
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Ceres
Boston, MA, USA
Manager, Company Network
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading 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.
The Ceres Company Network comprises more than 50 leading U.S. companies that are setting the highest bar for sustainability leadership, committing to robust sustainability goals, and improving resiliency in their operations and supply chains. Ceres enjoys a unique, direct advocacy relationship with Network members, leveraging the Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability —our strategic vision and practical framework for sustainable corporations in the 21st century—as well as access to investors and other advocacy organizations to move companies to make environmental, social and governance considerations integral to their core business strategies.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description and Responsibilities
The Ceres Company Network is led by a collaborative team of sustainable business strategists who bring a depth of expertise in environmental, social and governance issues. At the foundation of Ceres engagement with companies is the Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability –our strategic vision and practical framework for sustainable corporations in the 21st Century. Following the release of the Ceres Roadmap in 2010, Ceres has periodically benchmarked the performance of the largest companies in the U.S.. Our most recent benchmark assessment, Turning Point, was released in early 2018.
Ceres seeks a Manager with a strong subject matter foundation and a passion for driving improvement in corporate sustainability performance to implement the vision of the Ceres Roadmap . The Manager will be a savvy project manager, strong communicator and strategic thinker that will help develop and realize Ceres strategy for expanding the uptake of the Ceres Roadmap with both companies and investors. This is a full-time position, based in our Boston office, with line reporting to one of the Directors of the Company Network. Desired content knowledge encompasses environmental and social sustainability issues, with specific focus on those issues within the corporate and investor communities.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Act as project manager, overseeing all work related to the Ceres Roadmap —including project work with member and non-member companies, communication and rollout activities related to Ceres most recent benchmarking assessment Turning Point, and strategic planning and development for future work related to the Ceres Roadmap— including a fourth benchmarking assessment;
Contribute to the design, development and implementation of tools and resources to drive forward leadership in corporate sustainability practice as defined in the Ceres Roadmap;
Lead marketing and outreach efforts for fee for service work related to the Ceres Roadmap and Turning Point, with responsibility for increasing and diversifying Company Network revenue ;
Lead, in coordination with Ceres Development Team, the Ceres Roadmap related fundraising activities with individual, corporate and/or foundation contacts, including the preparation of proposals, presentations and other related development materials;
Help manage a small portfolio of Company Network members, supporting their direct engagement and advocating for implementation of the Ceres Roadmap expectations;
Assess company performance against the Ceres Roadmap and Turning Point project work, and provide expert guidance on topics including governance, climate and energy, water, labor and human rights, and sustainable supply chains, among others;
Coordinate and develop Ceres’ public communications (via website, social media, online media, print and other mediums) focused on the Ceres Roadmap and related content;
Provide support to the Company Network team and other Ceres staff in development of presentations, talking points, speeches, etc. related to the Ceres Roadmap and Turning Point ;
Maintain the Ceres Roadmap website ( ceres.org/roadmap ) and Turning Point website ( www.ceres.org/turningpoint ),developing fresh content and new user experiences;
Develop external engagement opportunities (e.g. webinars, workshops, small events) that provide opportunity for deeper focus on particular issues areas covered in the Ceres Roadmap, such as governance, water stewardship, renewable energy, and sustainable supply chains;
Engage cross-organizationally with each of the Ceres programmatic teams—tapping into their expertise and supporting organizational priorities;
Assist in the planning of the annual Ceres Conference program and other events; and
Represent Ceres externally by attending and speaking at relevant conferences and events.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree, required; master degree preferred.
Five years or more of direct experience working on sustainability and corporate responsibility issues in the corporate, investor or non-profit sectors.
Significant and sophisticated project management experience, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Evidence of project and people management across all levels within an organization.
Proven business development experience, including a track record of establishing new revenue streams and/or securing foundation funding.
In-depth knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues and an understanding of corporations (including corporate reporting and business strategy tools), the socially responsible investment community, and the environmental and sustainability movements.
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills for both internal and external audiences.
Effective facilitation skills with the ability to bring divergent ideas to a productive conclusion.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Proven leadership and people skills, including a demonstrated ability to mentor the skills and effectiveness of other team members.
Ability to move seamlessly between collaborative, team-driven activities and independent projects.
Ability to bring a positive outlook and energetic commitment to working at Ceres on a daily basis and to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to be an advocate.
Experience in North American context is required, coupled with an understanding of the broader international context for sustainability.
Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above.
Passion for accelerating and expanding the adoption of sustainable business practices and solutions to build a healthy global economy.
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, please should submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, 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.
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Manager, Company Network
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading 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.
The Ceres Company Network comprises more than 50 leading U.S. companies that are setting the highest bar for sustainability leadership, committing to robust sustainability goals, and improving resiliency in their operations and supply chains. Ceres enjoys a unique, direct advocacy relationship with Network members, leveraging the Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability —our strategic vision and practical framework for sustainable corporations in the 21st century—as well as access to investors and other advocacy organizations to move companies to make environmental, social and governance considerations integral to their core business strategies.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description and Responsibilities
The Ceres Company Network is led by a collaborative team of sustainable business strategists who bring a depth of expertise in environmental, social and governance issues. At the foundation of Ceres engagement with companies is the Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability –our strategic vision and practical framework for sustainable corporations in the 21st Century. Following the release of the Ceres Roadmap in 2010, Ceres has periodically benchmarked the performance of the largest companies in the U.S.. Our most recent benchmark assessment, Turning Point, was released in early 2018.
Ceres seeks a Manager with a strong subject matter foundation and a passion for driving improvement in corporate sustainability performance to implement the vision of the Ceres Roadmap . The Manager will be a savvy project manager, strong communicator and strategic thinker that will help develop and realize Ceres strategy for expanding the uptake of the Ceres Roadmap with both companies and investors. This is a full-time position, based in our Boston office, with line reporting to one of the Directors of the Company Network. Desired content knowledge encompasses environmental and social sustainability issues, with specific focus on those issues within the corporate and investor communities.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Act as project manager, overseeing all work related to the Ceres Roadmap —including project work with member and non-member companies, communication and rollout activities related to Ceres most recent benchmarking assessment Turning Point, and strategic planning and development for future work related to the Ceres Roadmap— including a fourth benchmarking assessment;
Contribute to the design, development and implementation of tools and resources to drive forward leadership in corporate sustainability practice as defined in the Ceres Roadmap;
Lead marketing and outreach efforts for fee for service work related to the Ceres Roadmap and Turning Point, with responsibility for increasing and diversifying Company Network revenue ;
Lead, in coordination with Ceres Development Team, the Ceres Roadmap related fundraising activities with individual, corporate and/or foundation contacts, including the preparation of proposals, presentations and other related development materials;
Help manage a small portfolio of Company Network members, supporting their direct engagement and advocating for implementation of the Ceres Roadmap expectations;
Assess company performance against the Ceres Roadmap and Turning Point project work, and provide expert guidance on topics including governance, climate and energy, water, labor and human rights, and sustainable supply chains, among others;
Coordinate and develop Ceres’ public communications (via website, social media, online media, print and other mediums) focused on the Ceres Roadmap and related content;
Provide support to the Company Network team and other Ceres staff in development of presentations, talking points, speeches, etc. related to the Ceres Roadmap and Turning Point ;
Maintain the Ceres Roadmap website ( ceres.org/roadmap ) and Turning Point website ( www.ceres.org/turningpoint ),developing fresh content and new user experiences;
Develop external engagement opportunities (e.g. webinars, workshops, small events) that provide opportunity for deeper focus on particular issues areas covered in the Ceres Roadmap, such as governance, water stewardship, renewable energy, and sustainable supply chains;
Engage cross-organizationally with each of the Ceres programmatic teams—tapping into their expertise and supporting organizational priorities;
Assist in the planning of the annual Ceres Conference program and other events; and
Represent Ceres externally by attending and speaking at relevant conferences and events.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree, required; master degree preferred.
Five years or more of direct experience working on sustainability and corporate responsibility issues in the corporate, investor or non-profit sectors.
Significant and sophisticated project management experience, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Evidence of project and people management across all levels within an organization.
Proven business development experience, including a track record of establishing new revenue streams and/or securing foundation funding.
In-depth knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues and an understanding of corporations (including corporate reporting and business strategy tools), the socially responsible investment community, and the environmental and sustainability movements.
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills for both internal and external audiences.
Effective facilitation skills with the ability to bring divergent ideas to a productive conclusion.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Proven leadership and people skills, including a demonstrated ability to mentor the skills and effectiveness of other team members.
Ability to move seamlessly between collaborative, team-driven activities and independent projects.
Ability to bring a positive outlook and energetic commitment to working at Ceres on a daily basis and to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to be an advocate.
Experience in North American context is required, coupled with an understanding of the broader international context for sustainability.
Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above.
Passion for accelerating and expanding the adoption of sustainable business practices and solutions to build a healthy global economy.
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, please should submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, 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.
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Defense Logistics Agency
Fort Belvoir, VA, USA
Responsibilities
Manage, coordinate and review ground/surface water, air quality and hazardous waste pollution issues.
Identification, control and cleanup of pollution caused by spills, leaks, vapors and waste disposal associated with bulk fuel handling.
Manage compliance for multi-media programs (air, water, solid waste, hazardous waste/materials, natural resources, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), pesticide management, storage tanks, Environmental Management System (EMS), etc.
Conduct periodic environmental audits of DLA Energy facilities.
Plan, prepare, and implement corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy in the development of the project(s) in support of the program assigned.
Design and conduct studies in air, surface, water and groundwater pollution and control in compliance with policy directives.
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Responsibilities
Manage, coordinate and review ground/surface water, air quality and hazardous waste pollution issues.
Identification, control and cleanup of pollution caused by spills, leaks, vapors and waste disposal associated with bulk fuel handling.
Manage compliance for multi-media programs (air, water, solid waste, hazardous waste/materials, natural resources, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), pesticide management, storage tanks, Environmental Management System (EMS), etc.
Conduct periodic environmental audits of DLA Energy facilities.
Plan, prepare, and implement corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy in the development of the project(s) in support of the program assigned.
Design and conduct studies in air, surface, water and groundwater pollution and control in compliance with policy directives.
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Sempervirens Fund
Los Altos, California, USA
Sempervirens Fund seeks a full-time Tribute and Legacy Giving Manager to serve as an integral member of our dynamic, collegial and fun team of 12 professional staff. The position works directly with donors interested in dedicating a tree (minimum donation of $1,000), a grove (minimum donation of $25,000) and donors interested in making a legacy gift. The tribute program was started in the late 1960’s and through an ongoing agreement with California State Parks we have the ability to offer dedications at Big Basin, Castle Rock, and Butano State Parks. This position is responsible for stewarding existing tribute donors and marketing the program to new audiences. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to build these programs to the next level from an established foundation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Five years demonstrated and progressively challenging fundraising experience including previous experience in personal solicitation.
Commitment to the mission of the Sempervirens Fund.
Knowledge of various legacy gift vehicles.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and engaging interpersonal skills.
Ability to think strategically including the ability to initiate and set priorities.
Excellent time-management, problem solving skills and the ability to work independently.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Experience working with Board members and volunteers.
Personal qualities of integrity, sense of humor, and “can do, will do” attitude.
Direct experience with donor and prospect databases, including using moves management, experience using Raisers Edge preferred.
Willingness to travel within the Bay Area for prospect visits.
Ability to work some weekends and evenings.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Ability to hike in forests and lift up to 20 pounds.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
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Sempervirens Fund seeks a full-time Tribute and Legacy Giving Manager to serve as an integral member of our dynamic, collegial and fun team of 12 professional staff. The position works directly with donors interested in dedicating a tree (minimum donation of $1,000), a grove (minimum donation of $25,000) and donors interested in making a legacy gift. The tribute program was started in the late 1960’s and through an ongoing agreement with California State Parks we have the ability to offer dedications at Big Basin, Castle Rock, and Butano State Parks. This position is responsible for stewarding existing tribute donors and marketing the program to new audiences. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to build these programs to the next level from an established foundation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Five years demonstrated and progressively challenging fundraising experience including previous experience in personal solicitation.
Commitment to the mission of the Sempervirens Fund.
Knowledge of various legacy gift vehicles.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and engaging interpersonal skills.
Ability to think strategically including the ability to initiate and set priorities.
Excellent time-management, problem solving skills and the ability to work independently.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Experience working with Board members and volunteers.
Personal qualities of integrity, sense of humor, and “can do, will do” attitude.
Direct experience with donor and prospect databases, including using moves management, experience using Raisers Edge preferred.
Willingness to travel within the Bay Area for prospect visits.
Ability to work some weekends and evenings.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Ability to hike in forests and lift up to 20 pounds.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
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Ceres
Boston, MA
Associate, Website
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 is looking for an innovative, detail-oriented person to help advance our work and market the organization on the digital stage. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, dynamic organization and put your digital and analytic skills to good use to help promote and communicate our work to tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges like climate change, water scarcity and human right abuses. The Website Associate will join the Communications and Marketing team to help Ceres build and maintain its suite of websites, manage online distribution and marketing platforms and inform web and digital strategy decisions with curated data analysis.
The website associate will work across the organization to effectively communicate our work and impact across various issues and sectors, build our online presence and increase brand recognition, and attract new interest and support for our mission via the Ceres website. This is a full-time position, based in our Boston office and will report to the Digital Director of Communications and Marketing.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Overall maintenance of the Ceres websites (posting new content and job announcements, building new landing pages, leading communication with web developers and consultants on custom projects and managing domain configuration or other technical and administrative needs)
Working with programs and teams to update key website content that will best represent and market their programs, networks and impacts to an online audience
Owning branding guidelines to ensure consistency on Ceres website and digital marketing materials
Providing support for Ceres major events and campaigns by building and maintaining event websites, mobile apps and registration systems, and supporting the events team on site
Using Google Analytics to monitor and analyze key metrics and work with programs, teams and the Digital Director to make strategic recommendations based on your analysis
Providing regular website statistics reports on online engagement to the digital communications and Ceres leadership teams
Use Google Adwords to market Ceres website, events, projects and reports. Manage Ceres Google Adwords program to drive high quality traffic to the Ceres website.
Manage external online news posts, including posting original Ceres content on Forbes, Huffington Post, National Geographic, 3BL and other online distribution platforms
Other duties, some administrative, as assigned by the Digital Director and Senior Director of Marketing and Communications
Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor degree, preferred.
2-3 years of relevant work experience, required.
Experience using a content management systems, such as Plone, Wordpress, or Drupal, etc.
Drupal highly desired, but not necessary
Prior experience managing, updating and maintaining websites, required
Working knowledge of HTML, required
Demonstrated interested in environmental or sustainability issues, preferred
Prior office experience, preferred
Prior experience with data analysis platforms, like Google Analytics, Google Data Studio, or AddThis, preferred
Strong organizational skills
Ability to translate highly technical things to a non-technical staff
Ability to evaluate workload and prioritize projects
Able to manage multiple tasks at the same time, and shift quickly from one to the next
Able to work well independently and as a team member
Comfortable working with different personalities
Desire to work in a mission-driven / nonprofit environment
Marketing/Branding experience a plus
Strong sense of design and knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, preferred
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, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, 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.
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Associate, Website
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 is looking for an innovative, detail-oriented person to help advance our work and market the organization on the digital stage. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, dynamic organization and put your digital and analytic skills to good use to help promote and communicate our work to tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges like climate change, water scarcity and human right abuses. The Website Associate will join the Communications and Marketing team to help Ceres build and maintain its suite of websites, manage online distribution and marketing platforms and inform web and digital strategy decisions with curated data analysis.
The website associate will work across the organization to effectively communicate our work and impact across various issues and sectors, build our online presence and increase brand recognition, and attract new interest and support for our mission via the Ceres website. This is a full-time position, based in our Boston office and will report to the Digital Director of Communications and Marketing.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Overall maintenance of the Ceres websites (posting new content and job announcements, building new landing pages, leading communication with web developers and consultants on custom projects and managing domain configuration or other technical and administrative needs)
Working with programs and teams to update key website content that will best represent and market their programs, networks and impacts to an online audience
Owning branding guidelines to ensure consistency on Ceres website and digital marketing materials
Providing support for Ceres major events and campaigns by building and maintaining event websites, mobile apps and registration systems, and supporting the events team on site
Using Google Analytics to monitor and analyze key metrics and work with programs, teams and the Digital Director to make strategic recommendations based on your analysis
Providing regular website statistics reports on online engagement to the digital communications and Ceres leadership teams
Use Google Adwords to market Ceres website, events, projects and reports. Manage Ceres Google Adwords program to drive high quality traffic to the Ceres website.
Manage external online news posts, including posting original Ceres content on Forbes, Huffington Post, National Geographic, 3BL and other online distribution platforms
Other duties, some administrative, as assigned by the Digital Director and Senior Director of Marketing and Communications
Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor degree, preferred.
2-3 years of relevant work experience, required.
Experience using a content management systems, such as Plone, Wordpress, or Drupal, etc.
Drupal highly desired, but not necessary
Prior experience managing, updating and maintaining websites, required
Working knowledge of HTML, required
Demonstrated interested in environmental or sustainability issues, preferred
Prior office experience, preferred
Prior experience with data analysis platforms, like Google Analytics, Google Data Studio, or AddThis, preferred
Strong organizational skills
Ability to translate highly technical things to a non-technical staff
Ability to evaluate workload and prioritize projects
Able to manage multiple tasks at the same time, and shift quickly from one to the next
Able to work well independently and as a team member
Comfortable working with different personalities
Desire to work in a mission-driven / nonprofit environment
Marketing/Branding experience a plus
Strong sense of design and knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, preferred
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, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, 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.
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Ceres
Boston, MA, USA
Director, Investor Network
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. The Ceres Investor Network on Climate Risk and Sustainability is a group of more than 150 leading institutional investors with collective assets under management of over $17.3 trillion. We are looking for candidates who are strategic thinkers and understand U.S. institutional investment finance markets. The Ceres Investor Network is specifically looking for someone that will manage high-level engagement with institutional investors to recruit, retain and engage members of our Investor Network, primarily based on the East Coast . This full-time position is based in Boston, MA, and reports to the Senior Program Director of the Investor Network team.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Manage and deepen Ceres’ relationships with asset owners and asset managers, serving a dedicated portfolio of investors.
Develop strategic plans for engaging priority members in Ceres initiatives and campaigns, supporting the members in integrating material ESG issues into their investment processes.
Recruit strategic new asset owner and asset manager members to the Investor Network from both the U.S. and Canada and encourage their action on ESG issues.
Promote “sustainable investment” policies and practices that incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into the investment decision-making process.
Manage or contribute to one or more Investor Network working groups and project work with investors.
Partner with the Communications team in developing media messaging and communications materials, such as op-eds, press releases, reports, and blogs.
Attend and participate in key investor meetings and events.
Track Investor Network member progress and impact on sustainable investment metrics including implementation of 21stCentury Investor Blueprint steps, new investment commitments, and participation in Ceres working groups utilizing the Ceres Salesforce platform.
Make public presentations at investor conferences on ESG integration issues, low carbon/clean energy investment opportunities, Ceres policy priorities or other special topics of interest to Ceres and Investor Network members.
Partner with Program Director in funder meetings and outreach to potential new funders, with the Ceres Development Team.
Participate in planning and organizing Ceres annual conference and program events for both the Investor Network.
Partner with Senior Program Director on team management and annual planning.
Train and supervise other Investor Network team staff or interns.
Travel as necessary for relationship management purposes.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree required.
Graduate degree in business, environment, law or public policy preferred.
At least ten years of work experience, preferably direct experience working in investment sector on sustainability-related issues. Knowledge of climate and energy issues desirable.
An understanding of institutional investors and financial markets.
Demonstrated experience with relationship management.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Strong writing skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills, especially with senior-level executives.
Public speaking skills.
Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
Successful record of organizing multiple projects, delivering on time, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
3+ years of experience supervising staff, including ability to provide training and support staff development.
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.
Interest and willingness to be trained on specific applications necessary for work: ReadyTalk, Salesforce, listserv program, Bloomberg Terminal, etc.
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, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, 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.
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Director, Investor Network
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. The Ceres Investor Network on Climate Risk and Sustainability is a group of more than 150 leading institutional investors with collective assets under management of over $17.3 trillion. We are looking for candidates who are strategic thinkers and understand U.S. institutional investment finance markets. The Ceres Investor Network is specifically looking for someone that will manage high-level engagement with institutional investors to recruit, retain and engage members of our Investor Network, primarily based on the East Coast . This full-time position is based in Boston, MA, and reports to the Senior Program Director of the Investor Network team.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Manage and deepen Ceres’ relationships with asset owners and asset managers, serving a dedicated portfolio of investors.
Develop strategic plans for engaging priority members in Ceres initiatives and campaigns, supporting the members in integrating material ESG issues into their investment processes.
Recruit strategic new asset owner and asset manager members to the Investor Network from both the U.S. and Canada and encourage their action on ESG issues.
Promote “sustainable investment” policies and practices that incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into the investment decision-making process.
Manage or contribute to one or more Investor Network working groups and project work with investors.
Partner with the Communications team in developing media messaging and communications materials, such as op-eds, press releases, reports, and blogs.
Attend and participate in key investor meetings and events.
Track Investor Network member progress and impact on sustainable investment metrics including implementation of 21stCentury Investor Blueprint steps, new investment commitments, and participation in Ceres working groups utilizing the Ceres Salesforce platform.
Make public presentations at investor conferences on ESG integration issues, low carbon/clean energy investment opportunities, Ceres policy priorities or other special topics of interest to Ceres and Investor Network members.
Partner with Program Director in funder meetings and outreach to potential new funders, with the Ceres Development Team.
Participate in planning and organizing Ceres annual conference and program events for both the Investor Network.
Partner with Senior Program Director on team management and annual planning.
Train and supervise other Investor Network team staff or interns.
Travel as necessary for relationship management purposes.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree required.
Graduate degree in business, environment, law or public policy preferred.
At least ten years of work experience, preferably direct experience working in investment sector on sustainability-related issues. Knowledge of climate and energy issues desirable.
An understanding of institutional investors and financial markets.
Demonstrated experience with relationship management.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Strong writing skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills, especially with senior-level executives.
Public speaking skills.
Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
Successful record of organizing multiple projects, delivering on time, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
3+ years of experience supervising staff, including ability to provide training and support staff development.
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.
Interest and willingness to be trained on specific applications necessary for work: ReadyTalk, Salesforce, listserv program, Bloomberg Terminal, etc.
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, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, 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.
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Ceres
Boston, MA
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 Manager, State Policy position supports Ceres’ policy work, with a focus on state-level policy. This a full-time position, based in Boston, MA. This position is designed for a highly motivated, self-starter looking to be an advocate for Ceres’ policy program goals. The position will report to the Senior Manager, State Policy.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Work with policy team to periodically refine strategy for state program work as it fits into team’s overall vision.
Track key developments related to state policy.
Continuously improve knowledge of state-level climate, energy, transportation policies.
Work with policy team to identify policy priorities in states, develop plan for policy engagement, and execute plan.
Use earned media, advocacy days, national meetings, direct engagement with policymakers, and other strategies to impact state policy outcomes.
Develop, maintain, and expand relationships with external partners and in-state allies (local non-profits, communications firms, lobbyists, etc.).
Identify opportunities to leverage state policy work to recruit new Ceres BICEP Network and Ceres Investor Network for Climate Risk and Sustainability members.
Represent Ceres at conferences, seminars, press conferences and meetings as spokesperson for project or program work.
Prepare materials and prep participants for investor and business engagements with press, state lawmakers, and federal lawmakers.
Recruit investors and businesses to engage in state level and federal policy advocacy opportunities.
Supervise Senior Associate, State Policy, including project management, training and evaluation duties.
Support team in training new staff or providing professional development to team members.
Coordinate with other program teams (such as Investor Programs, Communications, Development, Electric Power or Operations) as needed to accomplish organizational objectives.
Participate in crafting fundraising proposals to support designated project or program work.
As needed, participate in meetings with current and potential funders.
Support organizing and logistical activities related to Ceres’ Annual Conference.
Support special projects of Policy Program, as necessary.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree, required.
Master degree in public policy, environment, energy, business or related field preferred.
Five years or more of direct experience working environment, energy, and/or transportation policy issues, particularly at the state level.
Knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues, an understanding of corporations, and the socially responsible investment community.
Demonstrated ability to bring an advocacy perspective to both analysis and corporate engagement and to make clear recommendations for actions and next steps.
Substantial expertise on environmental and/or energy issues.
Demonstrated strong project management skills of multiple, complex projects.
Prior experience managing and training staff or interns.
Planning expertise and delivering projects on deadline and within time and resource budgets. Attention to detail is required.
Effective presentation style as well as strong speaking and written communication skills.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, proven ability to demonstrate initiative and motivation.
Demonstrate initiative and willingness to take on projects that support the success of the team and Ceres.
Successful record of organizing multiple projects, coordinating and facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogues, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work as part of a team and take a collaborative approach, and to deliver independent projects.
Ability to bring a positive outlook and energetic commitment to working at Ceres on a daily basis.
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, please submit a cover letter, resume, two writing samples, 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.
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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 Manager, State Policy position supports Ceres’ policy work, with a focus on state-level policy. This a full-time position, based in Boston, MA. This position is designed for a highly motivated, self-starter looking to be an advocate for Ceres’ policy program goals. The position will report to the Senior Manager, State Policy.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Work with policy team to periodically refine strategy for state program work as it fits into team’s overall vision.
Track key developments related to state policy.
Continuously improve knowledge of state-level climate, energy, transportation policies.
Work with policy team to identify policy priorities in states, develop plan for policy engagement, and execute plan.
Use earned media, advocacy days, national meetings, direct engagement with policymakers, and other strategies to impact state policy outcomes.
Develop, maintain, and expand relationships with external partners and in-state allies (local non-profits, communications firms, lobbyists, etc.).
Identify opportunities to leverage state policy work to recruit new Ceres BICEP Network and Ceres Investor Network for Climate Risk and Sustainability members.
Represent Ceres at conferences, seminars, press conferences and meetings as spokesperson for project or program work.
Prepare materials and prep participants for investor and business engagements with press, state lawmakers, and federal lawmakers.
Recruit investors and businesses to engage in state level and federal policy advocacy opportunities.
Supervise Senior Associate, State Policy, including project management, training and evaluation duties.
Support team in training new staff or providing professional development to team members.
Coordinate with other program teams (such as Investor Programs, Communications, Development, Electric Power or Operations) as needed to accomplish organizational objectives.
Participate in crafting fundraising proposals to support designated project or program work.
As needed, participate in meetings with current and potential funders.
Support organizing and logistical activities related to Ceres’ Annual Conference.
Support special projects of Policy Program, as necessary.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree, required.
Master degree in public policy, environment, energy, business or related field preferred.
Five years or more of direct experience working environment, energy, and/or transportation policy issues, particularly at the state level.
Knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues, an understanding of corporations, and the socially responsible investment community.
Demonstrated ability to bring an advocacy perspective to both analysis and corporate engagement and to make clear recommendations for actions and next steps.
Substantial expertise on environmental and/or energy issues.
Demonstrated strong project management skills of multiple, complex projects.
Prior experience managing and training staff or interns.
Planning expertise and delivering projects on deadline and within time and resource budgets. Attention to detail is required.
Effective presentation style as well as strong speaking and written communication skills.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, proven ability to demonstrate initiative and motivation.
Demonstrate initiative and willingness to take on projects that support the success of the team and Ceres.
Successful record of organizing multiple projects, coordinating and facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogues, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work as part of a team and take a collaborative approach, and to deliver independent projects.
Ability to bring a positive outlook and energetic commitment to working at Ceres on a daily basis.
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, please submit a cover letter, resume, two writing samples, 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.
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Ceres
Boston, MA, USA
Manager, Development
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
This position is responsible for stewarding and expanding Ceres’ annual fund and maintaining and improving development operations. Based in Ceres’ Boston office, the Manager, Development drives annual fund strategies and manages the Ceres 1000 individual giving network, development operations and donor stewardship. He/she has dotted-line supervision of the Development Assistant and serves as the liaison to the communications/marketing team. Reporting to the Director, Development, the Manager works closely with other development staff and the development team in the Ceres San Francisco office to develop and execute plans, set goals, and implement specific annual fund and Ceres 1000 cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies. The Manager will be involved in the planning and execution of Ceres’ 30th anniversary activities in 2019. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced development professional to help take a rapidly growing individual donor program to the next level.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Annual Fund
Manage and largely execute all annual fund cultivation and solicitation activities including direct mail, acquisition efforts, and digital campaigns.
Manage and implement the stewardship program for annual fund donors.
Mange vendor relationships.
Evaluate, recommend and implement new fundraising forms and practices.
Ceres 1000 individual giving network
Manage the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities of a portfolio of Ceres 1000 members in the $1,000 - $4,999 gift range.
Ensure and track successful delivery of benefits associate with membership for portfolio.
Generate and conduct periodic analysis of portfolio.
Execute ongoing communication with the Ceres 1000 including news updates, event invitations and other engagement opportunities.
Maintain accuracy of Ceres 1000 member records in Salesforce database.
Identify Ceres 1000 prospects from annual fund pool.
Work with Development Director to elevate Ceres 1000 members who might be good major donor prospects.
Development Operations
Oversee Development Assistant’s database gift and donor information entry, acknowledgement letter process and reconciliation process between finance and development.
Develop and maintain performance reports and dashboards on individual giving.
Ensure accuracy of donor records in Salesforce database, including assisting in maintaining research, rating and tracking for prospects.
Perform dotted-line supervision for the Development Assistant’s work related to operations and annual fund activities.
Assist with the development department budget management.
Marketing and Digital Communications
Serve as liaison to communications/marketing team on website updates, Ceres Works donor newsletter, development collateral and other print and digital marketing materials.
Work with the communications/marketing team to maximize the philanthropic potential of Ceres’ digital community.
Assist efforts to build the digital community where appropriate by exploring, vetting and helping to implement new growth tactics.
Provide input on the master email schedule that is maintained by the communications/marketing team.
Other
Serve on cross-departmental teams as needed.
Manage specific event related tasks, as needed, for Ceres’ major events such as Anniversary Galas and the annual Conference.
Manage the selection process and supervise Development interns as needed.
Vet and implement third-party fundraising sites and campaigns.
Evaluate charity watchdog and rating groups and manage organizational application and profile.
Manage relationships with student groups and other third-parties as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree preferred.
Five years or more of work experience, preferably direct fundraising experience for a mission-driven organization.
Experience with Annual Fund management and donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship processes.
Database-proficient, with the ability to learn and retain complex data entry and other systems. Knowledge of Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack a plus.
Experience with digital strategies used to acquire and steward donors a plus.
Successful record of organizing multiple projects, delivering on time, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Demonstrated strong project management skills and attention to detail.
Strong writing skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Self-starter focused on execution, with ability to manage multiple projects.
Knowledge of the sustainability space desirable.
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, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, 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.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Manager, Development
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
This position is responsible for stewarding and expanding Ceres’ annual fund and maintaining and improving development operations. Based in Ceres’ Boston office, the Manager, Development drives annual fund strategies and manages the Ceres 1000 individual giving network, development operations and donor stewardship. He/she has dotted-line supervision of the Development Assistant and serves as the liaison to the communications/marketing team. Reporting to the Director, Development, the Manager works closely with other development staff and the development team in the Ceres San Francisco office to develop and execute plans, set goals, and implement specific annual fund and Ceres 1000 cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies. The Manager will be involved in the planning and execution of Ceres’ 30th anniversary activities in 2019. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced development professional to help take a rapidly growing individual donor program to the next level.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Annual Fund
Manage and largely execute all annual fund cultivation and solicitation activities including direct mail, acquisition efforts, and digital campaigns.
Manage and implement the stewardship program for annual fund donors.
Mange vendor relationships.
Evaluate, recommend and implement new fundraising forms and practices.
Ceres 1000 individual giving network
Manage the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities of a portfolio of Ceres 1000 members in the $1,000 - $4,999 gift range.
Ensure and track successful delivery of benefits associate with membership for portfolio.
Generate and conduct periodic analysis of portfolio.
Execute ongoing communication with the Ceres 1000 including news updates, event invitations and other engagement opportunities.
Maintain accuracy of Ceres 1000 member records in Salesforce database.
Identify Ceres 1000 prospects from annual fund pool.
Work with Development Director to elevate Ceres 1000 members who might be good major donor prospects.
Development Operations
Oversee Development Assistant’s database gift and donor information entry, acknowledgement letter process and reconciliation process between finance and development.
Develop and maintain performance reports and dashboards on individual giving.
Ensure accuracy of donor records in Salesforce database, including assisting in maintaining research, rating and tracking for prospects.
Perform dotted-line supervision for the Development Assistant’s work related to operations and annual fund activities.
Assist with the development department budget management.
Marketing and Digital Communications
Serve as liaison to communications/marketing team on website updates, Ceres Works donor newsletter, development collateral and other print and digital marketing materials.
Work with the communications/marketing team to maximize the philanthropic potential of Ceres’ digital community.
Assist efforts to build the digital community where appropriate by exploring, vetting and helping to implement new growth tactics.
Provide input on the master email schedule that is maintained by the communications/marketing team.
Other
Serve on cross-departmental teams as needed.
Manage specific event related tasks, as needed, for Ceres’ major events such as Anniversary Galas and the annual Conference.
Manage the selection process and supervise Development interns as needed.
Vet and implement third-party fundraising sites and campaigns.
Evaluate charity watchdog and rating groups and manage organizational application and profile.
Manage relationships with student groups and other third-parties as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree preferred.
Five years or more of work experience, preferably direct fundraising experience for a mission-driven organization.
Experience with Annual Fund management and donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship processes.
Database-proficient, with the ability to learn and retain complex data entry and other systems. Knowledge of Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack a plus.
Experience with digital strategies used to acquire and steward donors a plus.
Successful record of organizing multiple projects, delivering on time, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Demonstrated strong project management skills and attention to detail.
Strong writing skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Self-starter focused on execution, with ability to manage multiple projects.
Knowledge of the sustainability space desirable.
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, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, 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.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Ceres
Boston, MA, USA
Communications Manager, Climate and Energy
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading 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 our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description and Responsibilities
Progress toward advancing climate solutions at the pace and scale necessary to stabilize the climate hinges like never before on actions, investments and leadership by the business and investor communities. Ceres is poised to dramatically ramp up its communications strategies to amplify meaningful private sector climate and clean energy commitments, and bold actions to accelerate the transition to the low-carbon economy. This includes actions to decarbonize the electric power and transportation sectors, such as through investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency and electric vehicle infrastructure, as well as corporate and investor actions to adopt science-based greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets, analyze and disclose exposure to climate-related risks, and shift spending from high carbon to clean energy.
The Communications Manager, Climate and Energy position will develop and support execution of short and long-term communications planning, including strategies that generate an uptake in earned media coverage on climate and clean energy leadership by elevating the voices and actions of influential investors and companies through an array of traditional, digital and social vehicles and tactics. Working closely with the communications and marketing team as well as the climate and energy team at Ceres, this position will be responsible for executing on both planned and rapid response activities that are pivotal in expanding Ceres’ position as a climate and clean energy thought leader in the U.S. and beyond.
This is a full-time salaried position. This person will report to the Vice President of Climate and Energy and have a dotted line relationship to the Department Director of Communications and Marketing.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Develop and support execution of long-term communications plan for the Ceres climate and energy team, which works to transform the oil and gas, electric power, insurance, and transportation sectors.
Conduct targeted media relations and outreach to generate uptake in earned news coverage of Ceres experts/thought leadership as well as investor and company leadership and action.
Identify, train, and deploy Ceres experts and investor and company media spokespeople to conduct on-the-record interviews, provide quotes and statements, author columns/op-eds and editorials, and participate in social media outreach.
Work closely with communications and marketing team to develop media toolkits for research reports and initiative rollouts, ensuring coordination internally and with external partners, and consistency in framing, messaging and design.
Identify key communications priorities and moments, help ensure communications elements are coordinated and organized closely together with relevant initiatives, and integrate climate and energy communications plans with Ceres’ overall communications and marketing priorities calendar.
Support strategies for paid and unpaid media via columns/blogs and multi-media content to promote solutions-oriented stories, demonstrating the economic benefits (jobs, savings, etc.) of business and investment decisions that advance climate solutions.
Develop media plan to elevate Ceres’ carbon asset risk initiative and continue to amplify investor engagement and strong shareholder votes.
Coordinate and help manage relationship with long-time external consultant on transportation-related communications activities and messaging.
Develop, maintain, and expand relationships with external partner organizations and coalitions to coordinate and amplify impact and messaging.
Identify and cultivate new strategic (paid and unpaid) media/social media partnerships.
Support Ceres digital communications and marketing team with input on social media, eCommunity, annual report and other content needs to amplify impact and messaging on digital platforms.
Ensure regular communications with investor and company media spokespeople and their communications staff, as well as with reporters and producers, to cultivate and maintain those relationships.
Provide communications and marketing support as needed for key Ceres events (e.g.,. annual Ceres Conference, biennial Investor Summit, etc.).
Qualifications
Bachelor degree, required. Graduate degree, preferred.
5 years of work experience in journalism, communications, public relations, required.
Experience developing media relations strategies and working in fast-paced media environments.
Strong writing and fact-checking skills with experience writing for traditional and digital media audiences including pitches, press releases, statements, columns/op-eds, etc.
Experience with producing content and messaging that resonates with various audiences including traditional and digital media, and the business community.
Demonstrated interest in climate and clean energy and/or sustainability issues, preferred.
Existing relationships with business, climate and energy reporters and broadcast producers, preferred.
Experience working on environment, energy, and/or transportation, oil and gas, electric power issues.
Experience managing and strengthening relationships and coordinating with multiple partners and coalitions, and/or consultants.
Strong pitching and organizational skills.
Ability to regularly evaluate workload and prioritize projects.
Able to direct and manage multiple projects at the same time.
Able to work well independently and as a team member.
Comfortable working with different personalities and people.
Desire to work in a mission-driven and nonprofit environment.
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, two writing samples, 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.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Communications Manager, Climate and Energy
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading 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 our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description and Responsibilities
Progress toward advancing climate solutions at the pace and scale necessary to stabilize the climate hinges like never before on actions, investments and leadership by the business and investor communities. Ceres is poised to dramatically ramp up its communications strategies to amplify meaningful private sector climate and clean energy commitments, and bold actions to accelerate the transition to the low-carbon economy. This includes actions to decarbonize the electric power and transportation sectors, such as through investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency and electric vehicle infrastructure, as well as corporate and investor actions to adopt science-based greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets, analyze and disclose exposure to climate-related risks, and shift spending from high carbon to clean energy.
The Communications Manager, Climate and Energy position will develop and support execution of short and long-term communications planning, including strategies that generate an uptake in earned media coverage on climate and clean energy leadership by elevating the voices and actions of influential investors and companies through an array of traditional, digital and social vehicles and tactics. Working closely with the communications and marketing team as well as the climate and energy team at Ceres, this position will be responsible for executing on both planned and rapid response activities that are pivotal in expanding Ceres’ position as a climate and clean energy thought leader in the U.S. and beyond.
This is a full-time salaried position. This person will report to the Vice President of Climate and Energy and have a dotted line relationship to the Department Director of Communications and Marketing.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Develop and support execution of long-term communications plan for the Ceres climate and energy team, which works to transform the oil and gas, electric power, insurance, and transportation sectors.
Conduct targeted media relations and outreach to generate uptake in earned news coverage of Ceres experts/thought leadership as well as investor and company leadership and action.
Identify, train, and deploy Ceres experts and investor and company media spokespeople to conduct on-the-record interviews, provide quotes and statements, author columns/op-eds and editorials, and participate in social media outreach.
Work closely with communications and marketing team to develop media toolkits for research reports and initiative rollouts, ensuring coordination internally and with external partners, and consistency in framing, messaging and design.
Identify key communications priorities and moments, help ensure communications elements are coordinated and organized closely together with relevant initiatives, and integrate climate and energy communications plans with Ceres’ overall communications and marketing priorities calendar.
Support strategies for paid and unpaid media via columns/blogs and multi-media content to promote solutions-oriented stories, demonstrating the economic benefits (jobs, savings, etc.) of business and investment decisions that advance climate solutions.
Develop media plan to elevate Ceres’ carbon asset risk initiative and continue to amplify investor engagement and strong shareholder votes.
Coordinate and help manage relationship with long-time external consultant on transportation-related communications activities and messaging.
Develop, maintain, and expand relationships with external partner organizations and coalitions to coordinate and amplify impact and messaging.
Identify and cultivate new strategic (paid and unpaid) media/social media partnerships.
Support Ceres digital communications and marketing team with input on social media, eCommunity, annual report and other content needs to amplify impact and messaging on digital platforms.
Ensure regular communications with investor and company media spokespeople and their communications staff, as well as with reporters and producers, to cultivate and maintain those relationships.
Provide communications and marketing support as needed for key Ceres events (e.g.,. annual Ceres Conference, biennial Investor Summit, etc.).
Qualifications
Bachelor degree, required. Graduate degree, preferred.
5 years of work experience in journalism, communications, public relations, required.
Experience developing media relations strategies and working in fast-paced media environments.
Strong writing and fact-checking skills with experience writing for traditional and digital media audiences including pitches, press releases, statements, columns/op-eds, etc.
Experience with producing content and messaging that resonates with various audiences including traditional and digital media, and the business community.
Demonstrated interest in climate and clean energy and/or sustainability issues, preferred.
Existing relationships with business, climate and energy reporters and broadcast producers, preferred.
Experience working on environment, energy, and/or transportation, oil and gas, electric power issues.
Experience managing and strengthening relationships and coordinating with multiple partners and coalitions, and/or consultants.
Strong pitching and organizational skills.
Ability to regularly evaluate workload and prioritize projects.
Able to direct and manage multiple projects at the same time.
Able to work well independently and as a team member.
Comfortable working with different personalities and people.
Desire to work in a mission-driven and nonprofit environment.
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, two writing samples, 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.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation
Davidson County, TN, USA
Job Overview
Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for performing a wide variety of professional environmental, health physicist, natural resources, sustainability, laboratory, geological, and/or similar science related program work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features: This is the working-level in the TDEC Environmental Scientist sub-series. An employee in this class may perform a full range of environmental compliance activities, including inspections, monitoring, problem identification, sample collection, report writing, corrective action, emergency response, surveying, lab work, and enforcement duties in environmental regulatory, radiological health, natural resources, or sustainable practices program areas. An employee in this class may perform natural resource management and other non-regulatory duties. This class is flexibly staffed with and differs from the TDEC Environmental Scientist 1* in that an incumbent of the latter functions at the entry-training level. This class differs from TDEC Environmental Scientist 3 in that an incumbent of the latter functions at an advanced level and may lead other staff.
Minimum Qualifications
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION, SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION, NASHVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD OFFICE, DAVIDSON COUNTY Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, physical sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology), ecology, sustainability or applied science in sustainability, life sciences (e.g. biology, microbiology, health physics or biophysics), environmental health, pre-medicine, engineering or other acceptable science or natural resource related field and one year of full-time professional environmental program, natural resource conservation work or full-time professional work that involved ensuring compliance with radiation safety standards and/or regulations. Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduate coursework in environmental science, biology, chemistry, geology, engineering, physics, ecology, sustainability, applied science in sustainability, or other acceptable science or natural resource related field may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of one year (24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours is equivalent to one year). OR One year of full-time professional environmental, sustainability, or natural resource conservation program work with the State of Tennessee.
Other Requirements
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions;
Applicants not flexing from the TDEC Environmental Scientist 1* or Health Physicist 1* who are working in the Division of Radiological Health must successfully complete the training courses offered by the Division of Radiological Health. Failure to do so may result in termination;
TDEC Environmental Scientist's 2* performing geologic duties the major portion of their time must: Either a.) have completed the required college course work at the time of appointment to be eligible to take the licensing examination offered by Tennessee's Department of Commerce and Insurance's Board of Professional Geologists, or b.) hold and maintain a current Geologic license from the State of Tennessee during employment or hold a current Geologic license from another State that Tennessee has evaluated and granted reciprocal licensing rights;
Some TDEC Environmental Scientist 2* positions assigned to function as Biologists must meet the specific educational requirements for Biologists, as follows: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, including at least 36 quarter hours (or 24 semester hours) in biology, in one of the following areas: (1) biology or biological sciences, (2) botanical sciences, (3) environmental or conservation sciences, (4) zoological sciences, or (5) aquatic, terrestrial, or wetland biology or ecology or other acceptable biological science related field.
Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies:
Written Communication
Decision Quality
Functional/Technical Competency
Technical Learning
Time Management
Problem Solving
Customer Focus
Listening
Planning
Learning on the Fly
Self-Development
Knowledge:
Chemistry
Biology
Geology
Physics
Law & Government
Mathematics
Customer & Personal Service
Skills:
Science
Critical Thinking
Judgment & Decision Making
Active Listening
Active Learning
Time Management
Complex Problem Solving
Quality Control Analysis
Equipment Selection
Abilities:
Written Comprehension
Written Expression
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Gross Body Coordination
Stamina
Static Strength
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Job Overview
Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for performing a wide variety of professional environmental, health physicist, natural resources, sustainability, laboratory, geological, and/or similar science related program work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features: This is the working-level in the TDEC Environmental Scientist sub-series. An employee in this class may perform a full range of environmental compliance activities, including inspections, monitoring, problem identification, sample collection, report writing, corrective action, emergency response, surveying, lab work, and enforcement duties in environmental regulatory, radiological health, natural resources, or sustainable practices program areas. An employee in this class may perform natural resource management and other non-regulatory duties. This class is flexibly staffed with and differs from the TDEC Environmental Scientist 1* in that an incumbent of the latter functions at the entry-training level. This class differs from TDEC Environmental Scientist 3 in that an incumbent of the latter functions at an advanced level and may lead other staff.
Minimum Qualifications
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION, SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION, NASHVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD OFFICE, DAVIDSON COUNTY Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, physical sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology), ecology, sustainability or applied science in sustainability, life sciences (e.g. biology, microbiology, health physics or biophysics), environmental health, pre-medicine, engineering or other acceptable science or natural resource related field and one year of full-time professional environmental program, natural resource conservation work or full-time professional work that involved ensuring compliance with radiation safety standards and/or regulations. Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduate coursework in environmental science, biology, chemistry, geology, engineering, physics, ecology, sustainability, applied science in sustainability, or other acceptable science or natural resource related field may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of one year (24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours is equivalent to one year). OR One year of full-time professional environmental, sustainability, or natural resource conservation program work with the State of Tennessee.
Other Requirements
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions;
Applicants not flexing from the TDEC Environmental Scientist 1* or Health Physicist 1* who are working in the Division of Radiological Health must successfully complete the training courses offered by the Division of Radiological Health. Failure to do so may result in termination;
TDEC Environmental Scientist's 2* performing geologic duties the major portion of their time must: Either a.) have completed the required college course work at the time of appointment to be eligible to take the licensing examination offered by Tennessee's Department of Commerce and Insurance's Board of Professional Geologists, or b.) hold and maintain a current Geologic license from the State of Tennessee during employment or hold a current Geologic license from another State that Tennessee has evaluated and granted reciprocal licensing rights;
Some TDEC Environmental Scientist 2* positions assigned to function as Biologists must meet the specific educational requirements for Biologists, as follows: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, including at least 36 quarter hours (or 24 semester hours) in biology, in one of the following areas: (1) biology or biological sciences, (2) botanical sciences, (3) environmental or conservation sciences, (4) zoological sciences, or (5) aquatic, terrestrial, or wetland biology or ecology or other acceptable biological science related field.
Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies:
Written Communication
Decision Quality
Functional/Technical Competency
Technical Learning
Time Management
Problem Solving
Customer Focus
Listening
Planning
Learning on the Fly
Self-Development
Knowledge:
Chemistry
Biology
Geology
Physics
Law & Government
Mathematics
Customer & Personal Service
Skills:
Science
Critical Thinking
Judgment & Decision Making
Active Listening
Active Learning
Time Management
Complex Problem Solving
Quality Control Analysis
Equipment Selection
Abilities:
Written Comprehension
Written Expression
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Gross Body Coordination
Stamina
Static Strength
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Sherwin-Williams
United Kingdom
Locations : Sheffield, United Kingdom | Lelystad, United Kingdom | Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, United Kingdom | Deeside, United Kingdom | Liverpool, United Kingdom | Witney, United Kingdom | Bologna, United Kingdom | Orbassano Turin, United Kingdom | Bolton, United Kingdom
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for an Environmental Project Manager for Europe, Middle East, Africa, India region to be based in one of our locations in the UK, Italy or The Netherlands .
The position is accountable to provide guidance and other assistance to Corporate staff, Divisional staff and customers in the areas of air, water and soil protection; solid and hazardous waste management; sustainability; to help ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulation; and to protect human health, the environment, and communities around Sherwin-Williams sites. This position is responsible for the management of projects of Corporate and Divisional concern.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Environmental Protection & Compliance
Position is a resource on existing environmental laws and regulations, and responsible to develop assessments on the impact of pending or newly enacted environmental legislation and regulations on the Corporation, in order to provide guidance to affected operations on how to comply.
Support specifically assigned manufacturing sites, blending facilities, stores, distribution facilities, and research laboratories to ensure environmental compliance to avoid penalties (up to $25,000 per day, per violation).
Assist sites in preparing permit applications for various environmental requirements (e.g., air and wastewater).
Collect and maintain various environmental database(s) information to assist with environmental compliance at various facilities.
Follow-up on environmental government inspections and audit findings to insure issues are corrected or addressed in a timely manner.
Provide appropriate guidance and support in response to environmental emergencies and outside customer inquiries.
Project Management
Maintain/manage Department electronic databases, programs, and hard copies of project files as required.
Coordinate short-term projects (e.g., emergency response, EHS management system implementations, etc.) under close management supervision.
Coordinate internal environmental projects and assist peers with their external contractor projects, as required. This position may coordinate one or more projects with budgets of <$1,000,000 or be a resource on larger projects. Proper management can save the Company significant expense.
Environmental Programs
Assist with the development and maintenance of key Corporate environmental programs such as air emissions, waste tracking, hazardous waste management, spill control, facility auditing and sustainability.
Develop written guidance to effectively communicate with Corporate Management, Divisions, and Facilities about corporate programs.
Environmental Guidance & Training
Perform environmental audits at Company manufacturing sites, distribution facilities, blending facilities, store locations, and off-site waste management vendor facilities utilized by the Company.
Assist in developing or improving training on various environmental topics (e.g., hazardous waste, new regulations, etc.) and conduct such training at Company locations.
Review pending and existing laws and regulations concerned with air quality, water quality and waste management.
Develop written guidance to effectively communicate with Corporate Management, Divisions and Customers regarding pending and existing regulations. Provide support to all parties as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATION
Must be eligible to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (UK, Italy or The Netherlands). Please note you will need the existing right to work in the country you apply for. Sherwin-Williams are unable to sponsor work permits or visas.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from an accredited four year college or university in science or engineering or equivalent education or experience required
Masters of Science in Engineering or EHS related degree preferred
Significant number of years of general environmental experience
Prior experience in the paint or chemical industry (coatings industry experience is preferred)
Previous Project Management experience
Experience in health and safety will be advantageous
Must be able to speak English (ability to communicate in other EMEAI languages is a plus)
Knowledge of EU regulation in the area of environmental, health and safety
Public speaking skills
Ability to use common software tools
Willingness to travel throughout the EMEAI region (50% and more)
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Locations : Sheffield, United Kingdom | Lelystad, United Kingdom | Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, United Kingdom | Deeside, United Kingdom | Liverpool, United Kingdom | Witney, United Kingdom | Bologna, United Kingdom | Orbassano Turin, United Kingdom | Bolton, United Kingdom
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for an Environmental Project Manager for Europe, Middle East, Africa, India region to be based in one of our locations in the UK, Italy or The Netherlands .
The position is accountable to provide guidance and other assistance to Corporate staff, Divisional staff and customers in the areas of air, water and soil protection; solid and hazardous waste management; sustainability; to help ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulation; and to protect human health, the environment, and communities around Sherwin-Williams sites. This position is responsible for the management of projects of Corporate and Divisional concern.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Environmental Protection & Compliance
Position is a resource on existing environmental laws and regulations, and responsible to develop assessments on the impact of pending or newly enacted environmental legislation and regulations on the Corporation, in order to provide guidance to affected operations on how to comply.
Support specifically assigned manufacturing sites, blending facilities, stores, distribution facilities, and research laboratories to ensure environmental compliance to avoid penalties (up to $25,000 per day, per violation).
Assist sites in preparing permit applications for various environmental requirements (e.g., air and wastewater).
Collect and maintain various environmental database(s) information to assist with environmental compliance at various facilities.
Follow-up on environmental government inspections and audit findings to insure issues are corrected or addressed in a timely manner.
Provide appropriate guidance and support in response to environmental emergencies and outside customer inquiries.
Project Management
Maintain/manage Department electronic databases, programs, and hard copies of project files as required.
Coordinate short-term projects (e.g., emergency response, EHS management system implementations, etc.) under close management supervision.
Coordinate internal environmental projects and assist peers with their external contractor projects, as required. This position may coordinate one or more projects with budgets of <$1,000,000 or be a resource on larger projects. Proper management can save the Company significant expense.
Environmental Programs
Assist with the development and maintenance of key Corporate environmental programs such as air emissions, waste tracking, hazardous waste management, spill control, facility auditing and sustainability.
Develop written guidance to effectively communicate with Corporate Management, Divisions, and Facilities about corporate programs.
Environmental Guidance & Training
Perform environmental audits at Company manufacturing sites, distribution facilities, blending facilities, store locations, and off-site waste management vendor facilities utilized by the Company.
Assist in developing or improving training on various environmental topics (e.g., hazardous waste, new regulations, etc.) and conduct such training at Company locations.
Review pending and existing laws and regulations concerned with air quality, water quality and waste management.
Develop written guidance to effectively communicate with Corporate Management, Divisions and Customers regarding pending and existing regulations. Provide support to all parties as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATION
Must be eligible to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (UK, Italy or The Netherlands). Please note you will need the existing right to work in the country you apply for. Sherwin-Williams are unable to sponsor work permits or visas.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from an accredited four year college or university in science or engineering or equivalent education or experience required
Masters of Science in Engineering or EHS related degree preferred
Significant number of years of general environmental experience
Prior experience in the paint or chemical industry (coatings industry experience is preferred)
Previous Project Management experience
Experience in health and safety will be advantageous
Must be able to speak English (ability to communicate in other EMEAI languages is a plus)
Knowledge of EU regulation in the area of environmental, health and safety
Public speaking skills
Ability to use common software tools
Willingness to travel throughout the EMEAI region (50% and more)
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U.S. Forest Service
Camino, CA
Summary
This position is located on ElDorado National Forest, in Camino CA. The incumbent is responsible for implementing seed operations and managing seed stores for reforestation and vegetation restoration actitivies. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Gary Cline at 530-642-5025 or via email gcline@fs.fed.us.
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Responsibilities
Duties listed are at the full performance level. Provides managerial assistance for a complete array of seed extractor, seed laboratory, and seed storage functions.
Provides technical assistance to nurseries and other users of seed throughout the western United States.
Performs seed orchard or nursery work such as digging drainage ditches, controlling weeds both chemically and manually, pruning and removing trees, replanting and identifying new stock, installing and operating irrigation systems, and protecting trees from insect and animal damage. Plans the receipt, unloading, and storage of all seed lots; as well as plans and directs proper storage procedures to prevent seed spoilage. Monitors seed moisture content to assure correct levels before seed is put in cold storage and directs seed drying when necessary.
Administers storage of seed by seed lot and maintains seed inventory and records. Oversees periodic physical inventories of seed stores and assures that seed record inventory and physical inventory is reconcilable at all times. Coordinates with and maintains close informal working relationships with other seed extractory and nursery personnel in the Forest Service and other agencies, as well as Regional and Zone Geneticists and Forest level personnel concerned with seed and/or progeny seed and seedling operations. Performs supervisory duties 20% or less of the time.
Plans the work to be accomplished by the unit, assigns work to employees, and establishes production or quality standards for the unit’s work. Establishes and communicates guidelines and performance requirements to employees; conducts formal performance reviews; and identifies and provides for the developmental and training needs of employees.
Promotes equal opportunity and employs nondiscriminatory practices and fair treatment of all employees. Demonstrates leadership in establishing and maintaining a work environment that is free from discrimination and creates a sense of inclusion and support for all employees in the workplace.
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Summary
This position is located on ElDorado National Forest, in Camino CA. The incumbent is responsible for implementing seed operations and managing seed stores for reforestation and vegetation restoration actitivies. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Gary Cline at 530-642-5025 or via email gcline@fs.fed.us.
Learn more about this agency
Responsibilities
Duties listed are at the full performance level. Provides managerial assistance for a complete array of seed extractor, seed laboratory, and seed storage functions.
Provides technical assistance to nurseries and other users of seed throughout the western United States.
Performs seed orchard or nursery work such as digging drainage ditches, controlling weeds both chemically and manually, pruning and removing trees, replanting and identifying new stock, installing and operating irrigation systems, and protecting trees from insect and animal damage. Plans the receipt, unloading, and storage of all seed lots; as well as plans and directs proper storage procedures to prevent seed spoilage. Monitors seed moisture content to assure correct levels before seed is put in cold storage and directs seed drying when necessary.
Administers storage of seed by seed lot and maintains seed inventory and records. Oversees periodic physical inventories of seed stores and assures that seed record inventory and physical inventory is reconcilable at all times. Coordinates with and maintains close informal working relationships with other seed extractory and nursery personnel in the Forest Service and other agencies, as well as Regional and Zone Geneticists and Forest level personnel concerned with seed and/or progeny seed and seedling operations. Performs supervisory duties 20% or less of the time.
Plans the work to be accomplished by the unit, assigns work to employees, and establishes production or quality standards for the unit’s work. Establishes and communicates guidelines and performance requirements to employees; conducts formal performance reviews; and identifies and provides for the developmental and training needs of employees.
Promotes equal opportunity and employs nondiscriminatory practices and fair treatment of all employees. Demonstrates leadership in establishing and maintaining a work environment that is free from discrimination and creates a sense of inclusion and support for all employees in the workplace.
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