Overview:
Project Leaders will lead the planning and design process for Greenpeace campaign projects; build and task manage their multidisciplinary project teams and ensure close coordination with other Project Leaders, and the global organization, as appropriate.
Project Leaders will need to be able to balance strong listening skills with a decisive and efficient approach to delivery ambitious campaign projects. They will set and deliver specific and ambitious objectives, including supporter engagement objectives, and task manage a multidisciplinary team to inspire and generate creative, innovative and risk-taking output to deliver on them. They will need to create a supportive and trusting environment within their team that encourages collaboration, honest feedback and high levels of ambition.
Project Leaders will be adept at responding to real world events and opportunities that affect their objectives, while not losing track of long-term strategy. They will develop their projects with an eye toward public engagement at all levels (online, offline, fundraising, etc.) looking to empower people and reach diverse audiences. They are strategic advisors to the Program Director and Projects Director.
Responsibilities:
Develop strategy and work plan for ambitious, high impact, and well-researched campaign projects that use the power of people and has the courage to confront politicians and corporations;
Maintain clear and sustainable timelines, clear roles and responsibilities (through a DARCI chart) and a strong and positive team culture
Ensure the project’s strategy supports Greenpeace’s long-term organizational and campaign goals;
Task manage a team of staff (up to 12)as agreed with Program Leadership
Line manage 1-4 people including staff development and performance reviews
Hire new project staff
Take final decisions on all project output, except in specific instances where decisions related to organizational risk will be escalated
Identify, delegate and task manage project team members to develop and implement key pieces of work;
Develop and maintain positive relationships with Greenpeace colleagues around the world and external stakeholders in relation to your project and ensure the wider org retains and benefits from them;
Proactively communicate successes and learnings to the entire national and global organization
Work with the Development Department to maintain and expand Greenpeace’s relationship with donors;
Manage a significant project budget, ensuring all necessary monitoring, evaluation and reporting expectations are met;
Perform other job-related duties as required and assigned by Projects Director and Senior Management
Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years experience in public interest campaigning with environmental organizations preferred;
Experience at a management level in nonprofit organization.
Strong commitment to ensuring the organization is an equitable, diverse and inclusive space.
Desired skills/experience:
Inspirational and strategic leadership skills;
Desire to learn and become the most effective you
Fire in the belly for radical action on environmental issues
Strong decision-making skills
Strong project leadership and project planning skills to enable the delivery of projects to time, to budget and to deliver clear objectives;
A belief in creating a ‘culture of feedback’
Experience of empowering others in order to build secure, trusting and effective teams;
Track record of developing creative campaign content that engages diverse communities and deepens relationships with existing supporters
Excellent communication skills, including both written and public speaking skills;
Track record in effective budget management
Ability to represent Greenpeace and our work effectively with the media;
Excellent interpersonal skills, including willingness to facilitate conflict resolution and offer direct feedback
Able and willing to travel as needed;
Willingness to work outside normal business hours;
Commitment to progressive values and peaceful direct action as a means to effect change
Excellent spoken and written English; Fluency in another relevant language desired
Benefits:
Greenpeace USA values a healthy work-life balance and has flexible, family-friendly employment policies. Our competitive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage with low contributions from staff. We have options for pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care costs. Greenpeace employees enjoy generous 401K matching and time off for vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave. After five years, staff are eligible for a paid sabbatical. To encourage public transportation use and biking, we offer subsidies for staff who choose to bike or ride mass transit to work. Greenpeace is committed to the growth and development of staff and fostering a creative workplace culture. For more information, check out our benefits plan
Commitment to Diversity: Greenpeace welcomes and values diversity of people, cultural experiences and perspectives. Through our campaigning, we create solutions that promote environmental sustainability rooted in social justice. Our mission is to create a diverse and inclusive work environment that is a reflection of the global campaigns and missions that we champion.
Jun 30, 2017
Full time
Overview:
Project Leaders will lead the planning and design process for Greenpeace campaign projects; build and task manage their multidisciplinary project teams and ensure close coordination with other Project Leaders, and the global organization, as appropriate.
Project Leaders will need to be able to balance strong listening skills with a decisive and efficient approach to delivery ambitious campaign projects. They will set and deliver specific and ambitious objectives, including supporter engagement objectives, and task manage a multidisciplinary team to inspire and generate creative, innovative and risk-taking output to deliver on them. They will need to create a supportive and trusting environment within their team that encourages collaboration, honest feedback and high levels of ambition.
Project Leaders will be adept at responding to real world events and opportunities that affect their objectives, while not losing track of long-term strategy. They will develop their projects with an eye toward public engagement at all levels (online, offline, fundraising, etc.) looking to empower people and reach diverse audiences. They are strategic advisors to the Program Director and Projects Director.
Responsibilities:
Develop strategy and work plan for ambitious, high impact, and well-researched campaign projects that use the power of people and has the courage to confront politicians and corporations;
Maintain clear and sustainable timelines, clear roles and responsibilities (through a DARCI chart) and a strong and positive team culture
Ensure the project’s strategy supports Greenpeace’s long-term organizational and campaign goals;
Task manage a team of staff (up to 12)as agreed with Program Leadership
Line manage 1-4 people including staff development and performance reviews
Hire new project staff
Take final decisions on all project output, except in specific instances where decisions related to organizational risk will be escalated
Identify, delegate and task manage project team members to develop and implement key pieces of work;
Develop and maintain positive relationships with Greenpeace colleagues around the world and external stakeholders in relation to your project and ensure the wider org retains and benefits from them;
Proactively communicate successes and learnings to the entire national and global organization
Work with the Development Department to maintain and expand Greenpeace’s relationship with donors;
Manage a significant project budget, ensuring all necessary monitoring, evaluation and reporting expectations are met;
Perform other job-related duties as required and assigned by Projects Director and Senior Management
Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years experience in public interest campaigning with environmental organizations preferred;
Experience at a management level in nonprofit organization.
Strong commitment to ensuring the organization is an equitable, diverse and inclusive space.
Desired skills/experience:
Inspirational and strategic leadership skills;
Desire to learn and become the most effective you
Fire in the belly for radical action on environmental issues
Strong decision-making skills
Strong project leadership and project planning skills to enable the delivery of projects to time, to budget and to deliver clear objectives;
A belief in creating a ‘culture of feedback’
Experience of empowering others in order to build secure, trusting and effective teams;
Track record of developing creative campaign content that engages diverse communities and deepens relationships with existing supporters
Excellent communication skills, including both written and public speaking skills;
Track record in effective budget management
Ability to represent Greenpeace and our work effectively with the media;
Excellent interpersonal skills, including willingness to facilitate conflict resolution and offer direct feedback
Able and willing to travel as needed;
Willingness to work outside normal business hours;
Commitment to progressive values and peaceful direct action as a means to effect change
Excellent spoken and written English; Fluency in another relevant language desired
Benefits:
Greenpeace USA values a healthy work-life balance and has flexible, family-friendly employment policies. Our competitive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage with low contributions from staff. We have options for pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care costs. Greenpeace employees enjoy generous 401K matching and time off for vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave. After five years, staff are eligible for a paid sabbatical. To encourage public transportation use and biking, we offer subsidies for staff who choose to bike or ride mass transit to work. Greenpeace is committed to the growth and development of staff and fostering a creative workplace culture. For more information, check out our benefits plan
Commitment to Diversity: Greenpeace welcomes and values diversity of people, cultural experiences and perspectives. Through our campaigning, we create solutions that promote environmental sustainability rooted in social justice. Our mission is to create a diverse and inclusive work environment that is a reflection of the global campaigns and missions that we champion.
California Environmental Associates
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
About the Organization
FishWise is a sustainable seafood consultancy that promotes the health and recovery of ocean ecosystems through environmentally and socially responsible practices. FishWise uses market-based approaches to achieve responsible business practices and create change on the water. This science-based and business-appropriate approach has allowed FishWise to build partnerships and strong working relationships with industry, government, and NGOs that seek to address the greatest challenges in seafood sustainability.
The Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability (SALT) is an anticipated five-year project that will engage a vast network of participants, including market-state governments, source country governments, industry, and other stakeholders seeking to improve traceability in seafood supply chains. To begin the work, FishWise and a third-party consultant, will lead an extensive co-design process. USAID, the Walton Family Foundation and other funders, and a cross-sector group of leaders will provide extensive input in the co-design, while other stakeholders will be invited to participate at various steps in the process. The desired result of SALT is to create a collaboration platform that leads to improvements in fisheries sustainability and marine biodiversity through enhanced traceability and transparency that enables and incentivizes stronger fisheries management and increased industry self-regulation. SALT will work toward the achievement of these goals:
Expand accessible, interoperable, electronic catch documentation and traceability.
Increase source country capacities to apply electronic catch documentation and traceability to strengthen fisheries management and to verify fisheries data within these systems.
Increase incentives and capacities for industry to apply electronic traceability to ensure the legality of wild-caught fisheries products in their supply chains.
These outcomes will be achieved through increased collaboration, application and scaling of good practices for traceability and transparency, fisheries management, as well as responsible business processes through engagement in a multi-stakeholder community of practice. Targeted and facilitated learning within and between pilot sites will also be a key strategy to achieve the outcomes.
For more information on FishWise and SALT, please visit https://www.fishwise.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Seafood-Alliance-for-Legality-and-Traceability.pdf .
SALT Project Director
FishWise is seeking a Project Director to co-create, and serve as a key leader of the multi-stakeholder Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability (SALT) project. Working with the Traceability Division Director and Executive Director, the Project Director will be charged with managing and progressing the work of SALT to improve traceability in seafood supply chains, fisheries management, and biodiversity. S/he will provide the internal management of the project, including creating and tracking against the strategic plan, staff management, and technical oversight. If timing allows, the Project Director will consult with the Traceability Division Director and the Executive Director in the hiring of the SALT Project Manager. Externally, the Project Director will be a key ambassador for the project, engaging with stakeholders and experts to advance the goals and reach of SALT. Importantly, the Project Director will serve as the primary point of contact to USAID, the likely funder of the project. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and management skills, a passion for ocean stewardship, and a demonstrated strategic orientation.
In coordination with a diverse Cross-Sector Leadership Group, the Project Director will plan and implement strategic convenings, build a constituency, facilitate cross-site learning for traceability pilots via knowledge management, and actively engage seafood companies and market and source country governments at meetings and conferences. To support these efforts and serve as a central hub for information, the Project Director will work with the FishWise Communications Project Manager and other staff to create a SALT website. Together, these activities will form a collaboration platform overseen by the Project Director, in addition to all necessary logistics and communications. This position reports to the Traceability Division Director.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Director will perform the following and other duties as assigned:
Serve as FishWise’s Chief of Party with responsibility for direct communication to USAID and the Walton Family Foundation.
Contribute to the SALT co-design process, resulting in the creation of a governance structure, work plan, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) plan, set of stakeholder engagements, and launch of SALT under the guidance of the Traceability Division Director and Executive Director.
Advance SALT’s prominence in the field by working with global traceability and IUU experts, engaging in multi-stakeholder collaborations, and networking at industry and NGO conferences and events.
Manage SALT’s strategic and long-term goals.
Plan, coordinate, execute, and revisit on a timely basis the MEL plan, marketing and branding strategy, and results chain for the project.
Supervise and manage a Project Manager, providing them with direction, input, and feedback regarding their role, responsibilities, and work plans; support relevant FishWise staff in the accounting, fundraising, and other operational tasks necessary for the successful operation of the project.
Review technical documents, reports, legislation, and news on traceability and illegal fishing to: 1) stay educated, updated and informed on latest developments, 2) summarize into publications and business friendly briefing documents for target audiences and, 3) use this information and resulting deliverables to inform the activities, work plan, and strategic plan of SALT.
Recruit, interview, and select well-qualified staff to advance the project, in consultation with the Traceability Division Director and Executive Director
Implement a comprehensive and thoughtful approach to knowledge management, including outreach, education, and communication systems and processes for all components of SALT.
Oversee all communications for the project, including the creation and maintenance of the SALT website, press releases, meeting correspondence, and public information briefs.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
Dedication and passion for the stewardship of the oceans, biodiversity, food security, and human rights
Advanced degree in related field and a minimum of 5 years experience
Excellent project management skills with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop a high-performance team and achieve strategic objectives
Strong background in, and demonstrated success of, knowledge management in complex, multi-stakeholder processes
Proficiency in Mac computers including Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite
Ability to quickly learn and use project management software (e.g., Podio) and other programs
Excellent professional writing and editing skills and verbal communication, public speaking, and presentation skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and to manage multiple simultaneous work streams
Experience working in a collaborative office and professional environment
Self-starter, motivated, and able to work with limited oversight
Experience breaking down complex topics and documents into materials and channels that can be easily understood and implemented by diverse audiences spread around the globe
An understanding of seafood stakeholder interests, concerns and motivations related to improving seafood traceability and addressing IUU fishing and human rights abuses
Excellent network within the seafood industry, ocean conservation, or biodiversity fields preferred
Fluency in Spanish, Indonesian, and/or other languages preferred
Compensation and Location
FishWise offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. This position will be located in Santa Cruz, CA.
To Apply
CEA Recruiting is assisting FishWise with this search. To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements through FishWise’s job portal. Please direct all applications to FishWise.
http://www.fishwise.org/about-us/careers
FishWise is an equal opportunity employer.
CEA Recruiting works with leading environmental nonprofits, foundations, and businesses to recruit top talent and design effective organizational staffing strategies. For more information, visit www.cearecruiting.com.
Aug 16, 2017
Full time
About the Organization
FishWise is a sustainable seafood consultancy that promotes the health and recovery of ocean ecosystems through environmentally and socially responsible practices. FishWise uses market-based approaches to achieve responsible business practices and create change on the water. This science-based and business-appropriate approach has allowed FishWise to build partnerships and strong working relationships with industry, government, and NGOs that seek to address the greatest challenges in seafood sustainability.
The Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability (SALT) is an anticipated five-year project that will engage a vast network of participants, including market-state governments, source country governments, industry, and other stakeholders seeking to improve traceability in seafood supply chains. To begin the work, FishWise and a third-party consultant, will lead an extensive co-design process. USAID, the Walton Family Foundation and other funders, and a cross-sector group of leaders will provide extensive input in the co-design, while other stakeholders will be invited to participate at various steps in the process. The desired result of SALT is to create a collaboration platform that leads to improvements in fisheries sustainability and marine biodiversity through enhanced traceability and transparency that enables and incentivizes stronger fisheries management and increased industry self-regulation. SALT will work toward the achievement of these goals:
Expand accessible, interoperable, electronic catch documentation and traceability.
Increase source country capacities to apply electronic catch documentation and traceability to strengthen fisheries management and to verify fisheries data within these systems.
Increase incentives and capacities for industry to apply electronic traceability to ensure the legality of wild-caught fisheries products in their supply chains.
These outcomes will be achieved through increased collaboration, application and scaling of good practices for traceability and transparency, fisheries management, as well as responsible business processes through engagement in a multi-stakeholder community of practice. Targeted and facilitated learning within and between pilot sites will also be a key strategy to achieve the outcomes.
For more information on FishWise and SALT, please visit https://www.fishwise.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Seafood-Alliance-for-Legality-and-Traceability.pdf .
SALT Project Director
FishWise is seeking a Project Director to co-create, and serve as a key leader of the multi-stakeholder Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability (SALT) project. Working with the Traceability Division Director and Executive Director, the Project Director will be charged with managing and progressing the work of SALT to improve traceability in seafood supply chains, fisheries management, and biodiversity. S/he will provide the internal management of the project, including creating and tracking against the strategic plan, staff management, and technical oversight. If timing allows, the Project Director will consult with the Traceability Division Director and the Executive Director in the hiring of the SALT Project Manager. Externally, the Project Director will be a key ambassador for the project, engaging with stakeholders and experts to advance the goals and reach of SALT. Importantly, the Project Director will serve as the primary point of contact to USAID, the likely funder of the project. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and management skills, a passion for ocean stewardship, and a demonstrated strategic orientation.
In coordination with a diverse Cross-Sector Leadership Group, the Project Director will plan and implement strategic convenings, build a constituency, facilitate cross-site learning for traceability pilots via knowledge management, and actively engage seafood companies and market and source country governments at meetings and conferences. To support these efforts and serve as a central hub for information, the Project Director will work with the FishWise Communications Project Manager and other staff to create a SALT website. Together, these activities will form a collaboration platform overseen by the Project Director, in addition to all necessary logistics and communications. This position reports to the Traceability Division Director.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Director will perform the following and other duties as assigned:
Serve as FishWise’s Chief of Party with responsibility for direct communication to USAID and the Walton Family Foundation.
Contribute to the SALT co-design process, resulting in the creation of a governance structure, work plan, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) plan, set of stakeholder engagements, and launch of SALT under the guidance of the Traceability Division Director and Executive Director.
Advance SALT’s prominence in the field by working with global traceability and IUU experts, engaging in multi-stakeholder collaborations, and networking at industry and NGO conferences and events.
Manage SALT’s strategic and long-term goals.
Plan, coordinate, execute, and revisit on a timely basis the MEL plan, marketing and branding strategy, and results chain for the project.
Supervise and manage a Project Manager, providing them with direction, input, and feedback regarding their role, responsibilities, and work plans; support relevant FishWise staff in the accounting, fundraising, and other operational tasks necessary for the successful operation of the project.
Review technical documents, reports, legislation, and news on traceability and illegal fishing to: 1) stay educated, updated and informed on latest developments, 2) summarize into publications and business friendly briefing documents for target audiences and, 3) use this information and resulting deliverables to inform the activities, work plan, and strategic plan of SALT.
Recruit, interview, and select well-qualified staff to advance the project, in consultation with the Traceability Division Director and Executive Director
Implement a comprehensive and thoughtful approach to knowledge management, including outreach, education, and communication systems and processes for all components of SALT.
Oversee all communications for the project, including the creation and maintenance of the SALT website, press releases, meeting correspondence, and public information briefs.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
Dedication and passion for the stewardship of the oceans, biodiversity, food security, and human rights
Advanced degree in related field and a minimum of 5 years experience
Excellent project management skills with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop a high-performance team and achieve strategic objectives
Strong background in, and demonstrated success of, knowledge management in complex, multi-stakeholder processes
Proficiency in Mac computers including Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite
Ability to quickly learn and use project management software (e.g., Podio) and other programs
Excellent professional writing and editing skills and verbal communication, public speaking, and presentation skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and to manage multiple simultaneous work streams
Experience working in a collaborative office and professional environment
Self-starter, motivated, and able to work with limited oversight
Experience breaking down complex topics and documents into materials and channels that can be easily understood and implemented by diverse audiences spread around the globe
An understanding of seafood stakeholder interests, concerns and motivations related to improving seafood traceability and addressing IUU fishing and human rights abuses
Excellent network within the seafood industry, ocean conservation, or biodiversity fields preferred
Fluency in Spanish, Indonesian, and/or other languages preferred
Compensation and Location
FishWise offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. This position will be located in Santa Cruz, CA.
To Apply
CEA Recruiting is assisting FishWise with this search. To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements through FishWise’s job portal. Please direct all applications to FishWise.
http://www.fishwise.org/about-us/careers
FishWise is an equal opportunity employer.
CEA Recruiting works with leading environmental nonprofits, foundations, and businesses to recruit top talent and design effective organizational staffing strategies. For more information, visit www.cearecruiting.com.
Job Title: Chapter Director
Chapter: Utah
Reports to: Chapter Chair Designated Human Resource Manager
Context: Provides leadership for the Sierra Club in Utah. Acts as the face of the Club in speaking to donors, media and other agencies. Actively engages existing members, lobbies legislators, interacts with land managers and raises funds to maintain and expand club operations.
Implements policies and programs adopted by the Utah Chapter Executive Committee (ExCom).
Scope: The Chapter Director carries out the policies, priorities and objectives of the ExCom for the assigned areas of Chapter programs and operations. The Manager is responsible for; the day-to-day operations of the Chapter office; developing and implementing fundraising plans; leading Chapter lobbying and political efforts; supporting assigned conservation campaigns. Responsible for managing staff and financial resources.
Job Activities:
ExCom support. Assists the ExCom, and Chapter Committees to develop the Chapter's strategic, programmatic and financial goals and objectives.
Fundraising. Maintains accurate lists of donors, contact information, relevant background information and giving history. Manages the Chapter’s annual fundraising campaigns. Identifies and cultivates major donors and participates in funding requests. Identifies, cultivates and solicits potential business partners. Responsible for submitting grant proposals to Foundations and businesses for ExCom approved projects. Leads the effort to thank and recognize donors.
Public Relations. Plans and implements an effective public relations program, develops contacts with the media to establish and maintain positive relations to maximize the chapter's credibility and position on issues, for priority program areas. Acts as general spokesperson for the chapter.
Meeting Arrangements. Provides support to the ExCom Chair, including helping to organize and document bi-monthly ExCom meetings. Coordinates closely with all Committee Chairs on meeting arrangements, reporting on decisions and following up on agreed actions.
Office Administration. Oversees the administrative operation of the Chapter office and acts as an information center for the Chapter. Assure compliance with Sierra Club Bylaws and legal requirements.
Financial. Works with the Treasurer to track financial performance; helps prepare yearly budget for ExCom approval. Provides timely classification of revenue and expenses. Follows Chapter financial procedures and comply with national Sierra Club requirements. Coordinates promptly with national Sierra Club on financial matters.
Communications. Leads Chapter communications efforts by providing action alerts to members of significant events. Updates the chapter website as needed. Overseas chapter social media program. Produces quarterly electronic and semi-annual print newsletters and Annual Report. Serves as a spokesperson with the media.
Legislative Programs. With the Political Committee, designs and implements effective legislative programs and initiatives that reflect the Chapter goals and priorities. Lobbies and represents the Chapter to elected officials, boards and commissions.
Outreach. Attends and facilitates meetings, task forces, and events. Builds strong relationships with other groups aligned with Chapter priorities, elected officials, governmental agencies, etc. Leads the Chapter Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program.
Conservation. When assigned by the ExCom, assists in the planning, implementation, and management of the core conservation efforts and programs.
Manages staff in assigned areas. Oversees the Chapter Organizer. Writes and conducts performance appraisals and takes personnel actions as appropriate. Ensures Chapter is in compliance with Sierra Club’s employment policies and practices.
Miscellaneous. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned and agreed.
Knowledge & Skills:
BA/BS degree in Environmental Studies, Political Science or relevant field.
At least three years’ experience in the grassroots organizing, organizing campaigns, press relations, public speaking, coalition building and lobbying.
Track record in fundraising and building relationships with major donors.
Knowledge of environmental issues in Utah.
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated public speaking ability. Proficient computer skills. Strong organizational skill set.
Prior lobbying experience and knowledge of the legislative process.
Demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers.
Ability to travel as necessary to perform job responsibilities.
Experience with Sierra Club preferred.
The Sierra Club offers competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience plus excellent benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a retirement savings 401(k) plan. This is a category 4 exempt position.
Sierra Club is a 501(c)(4) organization. Sierra Club does not sponsor H1B visas.
Sierra Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
Explore, enjoy and protect the planet.
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Aug 12, 2017
Full time
Job Title: Chapter Director
Chapter: Utah
Reports to: Chapter Chair Designated Human Resource Manager
Context: Provides leadership for the Sierra Club in Utah. Acts as the face of the Club in speaking to donors, media and other agencies. Actively engages existing members, lobbies legislators, interacts with land managers and raises funds to maintain and expand club operations.
Implements policies and programs adopted by the Utah Chapter Executive Committee (ExCom).
Scope: The Chapter Director carries out the policies, priorities and objectives of the ExCom for the assigned areas of Chapter programs and operations. The Manager is responsible for; the day-to-day operations of the Chapter office; developing and implementing fundraising plans; leading Chapter lobbying and political efforts; supporting assigned conservation campaigns. Responsible for managing staff and financial resources.
Job Activities:
ExCom support. Assists the ExCom, and Chapter Committees to develop the Chapter's strategic, programmatic and financial goals and objectives.
Fundraising. Maintains accurate lists of donors, contact information, relevant background information and giving history. Manages the Chapter’s annual fundraising campaigns. Identifies and cultivates major donors and participates in funding requests. Identifies, cultivates and solicits potential business partners. Responsible for submitting grant proposals to Foundations and businesses for ExCom approved projects. Leads the effort to thank and recognize donors.
Public Relations. Plans and implements an effective public relations program, develops contacts with the media to establish and maintain positive relations to maximize the chapter's credibility and position on issues, for priority program areas. Acts as general spokesperson for the chapter.
Meeting Arrangements. Provides support to the ExCom Chair, including helping to organize and document bi-monthly ExCom meetings. Coordinates closely with all Committee Chairs on meeting arrangements, reporting on decisions and following up on agreed actions.
Office Administration. Oversees the administrative operation of the Chapter office and acts as an information center for the Chapter. Assure compliance with Sierra Club Bylaws and legal requirements.
Financial. Works with the Treasurer to track financial performance; helps prepare yearly budget for ExCom approval. Provides timely classification of revenue and expenses. Follows Chapter financial procedures and comply with national Sierra Club requirements. Coordinates promptly with national Sierra Club on financial matters.
Communications. Leads Chapter communications efforts by providing action alerts to members of significant events. Updates the chapter website as needed. Overseas chapter social media program. Produces quarterly electronic and semi-annual print newsletters and Annual Report. Serves as a spokesperson with the media.
Legislative Programs. With the Political Committee, designs and implements effective legislative programs and initiatives that reflect the Chapter goals and priorities. Lobbies and represents the Chapter to elected officials, boards and commissions.
Outreach. Attends and facilitates meetings, task forces, and events. Builds strong relationships with other groups aligned with Chapter priorities, elected officials, governmental agencies, etc. Leads the Chapter Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program.
Conservation. When assigned by the ExCom, assists in the planning, implementation, and management of the core conservation efforts and programs.
Manages staff in assigned areas. Oversees the Chapter Organizer. Writes and conducts performance appraisals and takes personnel actions as appropriate. Ensures Chapter is in compliance with Sierra Club’s employment policies and practices.
Miscellaneous. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned and agreed.
Knowledge & Skills:
BA/BS degree in Environmental Studies, Political Science or relevant field.
At least three years’ experience in the grassroots organizing, organizing campaigns, press relations, public speaking, coalition building and lobbying.
Track record in fundraising and building relationships with major donors.
Knowledge of environmental issues in Utah.
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated public speaking ability. Proficient computer skills. Strong organizational skill set.
Prior lobbying experience and knowledge of the legislative process.
Demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers.
Ability to travel as necessary to perform job responsibilities.
Experience with Sierra Club preferred.
The Sierra Club offers competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience plus excellent benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a retirement savings 401(k) plan. This is a category 4 exempt position.
Sierra Club is a 501(c)(4) organization. Sierra Club does not sponsor H1B visas.
Sierra Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
Explore, enjoy and protect the planet.
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Davey Tree Expert Company
San Diego, CA, United States
DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a Division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, has opportunities in the field of Utility Vegetation Management, as a Utility Vegetation Management Technician, for a major electric utility provider. Davey is a leader in the tree care, utility line clearing and forestry consulting industries, throughout the US and Canada. DUTIES: Inspect distribution utility right-of-ways and access to Right-of-Way (ROW) areas, for compliance with state clearance standards. Identify needed tree and brush control work and provide info to line-clearance crews. Document work using hand-held computer. Notify property owners of pending work on their property. Audit work completed by contractors. Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues. Special projects as assigned. Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays and storms as needed. Education and Qualifications: • Professional or Collegiate Practical Tree Work Experience (including Collegiate Climbing Classes, Forestry Club Operations, Production Climber, Groundsman, or Lift Operator, etc) • Proficiency with local Tree Identification and Tree Physiology. • ISA Certified Arborist or ability to obtain in 6-12 months. • Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License. • Current Driver’s License and Driving Record in good standing. • Proficient working knowledge of computers. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Full time position. Compensation based on qualifications and experience. DRG offers competitive wages, excellent benefits and full-time position includes option to buy company stock after one year. Access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses. Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and Davey Resource Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Davey is Employee Owned. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.
The Davey Tree Expert Company has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 35 years and has more than 8,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit www.davey.com
Aug 08, 2017
Full time
DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a Division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, has opportunities in the field of Utility Vegetation Management, as a Utility Vegetation Management Technician, for a major electric utility provider. Davey is a leader in the tree care, utility line clearing and forestry consulting industries, throughout the US and Canada. DUTIES: Inspect distribution utility right-of-ways and access to Right-of-Way (ROW) areas, for compliance with state clearance standards. Identify needed tree and brush control work and provide info to line-clearance crews. Document work using hand-held computer. Notify property owners of pending work on their property. Audit work completed by contractors. Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues. Special projects as assigned. Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays and storms as needed. Education and Qualifications: • Professional or Collegiate Practical Tree Work Experience (including Collegiate Climbing Classes, Forestry Club Operations, Production Climber, Groundsman, or Lift Operator, etc) • Proficiency with local Tree Identification and Tree Physiology. • ISA Certified Arborist or ability to obtain in 6-12 months. • Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License. • Current Driver’s License and Driving Record in good standing. • Proficient working knowledge of computers. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Full time position. Compensation based on qualifications and experience. DRG offers competitive wages, excellent benefits and full-time position includes option to buy company stock after one year. Access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses. Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and Davey Resource Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Davey is Employee Owned. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.
The Davey Tree Expert Company has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 35 years and has more than 8,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit www.davey.com
Job Description: Positions can be located at any major P&S site or telecommuting is available Manages sector-wide the environmental programs to achieve and maintain environmental management systems and compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and company policies and procedures. Leads programs such as air pollution control, water/wastewater usage and discharges, solid/hazardous waste management, and all other ancillary programs and processes necessary to maintain compliance. Reports on sector sustainability efforts. Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 15 years work experience or equivalent experience Required Skills and Education: Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of relevant work experience Functional Knowledge: Sound understanding of theories and practices in a fast changing area. P&S subject matter expert in environmental regulations, policy, remediation, and environmental management systems. Business Expertise: In-depth knowledge of how own area integrates within the function within and awareness of competition. Leadership: Full management of a team, including management of people, defining roles and responsibility and planning for the departments future needs. Problem Solving: Requires advanced conceptual thinking in complex/and or completely new situations. Interpersonal Skills: Skilled communicator who influences and shapes the image of a complex Program, Business Area, or Sector. Negotiation: Negotiates internally and externally at high levels or with person of influence frequently. Project Management: Project/Program Manager on highly complex initiatives or Program Manager on large, complex programs, responsible for all aspects of project/program. Generally exceeds 2 years in length. Preferred Skills and Education:
Master’s Degree and 13 years of relevant work experience
Aug 05, 2017
Full time
Job Description: Positions can be located at any major P&S site or telecommuting is available Manages sector-wide the environmental programs to achieve and maintain environmental management systems and compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and company policies and procedures. Leads programs such as air pollution control, water/wastewater usage and discharges, solid/hazardous waste management, and all other ancillary programs and processes necessary to maintain compliance. Reports on sector sustainability efforts. Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 15 years work experience or equivalent experience Required Skills and Education: Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of relevant work experience Functional Knowledge: Sound understanding of theories and practices in a fast changing area. P&S subject matter expert in environmental regulations, policy, remediation, and environmental management systems. Business Expertise: In-depth knowledge of how own area integrates within the function within and awareness of competition. Leadership: Full management of a team, including management of people, defining roles and responsibility and planning for the departments future needs. Problem Solving: Requires advanced conceptual thinking in complex/and or completely new situations. Interpersonal Skills: Skilled communicator who influences and shapes the image of a complex Program, Business Area, or Sector. Negotiation: Negotiates internally and externally at high levels or with person of influence frequently. Project Management: Project/Program Manager on highly complex initiatives or Program Manager on large, complex programs, responsible for all aspects of project/program. Generally exceeds 2 years in length. Preferred Skills and Education:
Master’s Degree and 13 years of relevant work experience
Senior Manager, Clean Vehicles
Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses. For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ). Description & Responsibilities The Senior Manager, Clean Vehicles will play a key role in building utility and company support for clean vehicles as well as working with influential investors and companies to advance clean transportation policies at the state and federal levels. The Senior Manager will focus on encouraging companies to increase the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in their fleet, promote employee EV purchases and installation of workplace charging stations; support policies that advance clean transportation; and produce analytical materials that make the business case for clean transportation. This position will support coordination efforts to engage investors with companies, especially electric power companies, in accelerating their commitment to clean vehicles. The Senior Manager will work closely with investors in the Ceres Investor Network on Climate Risk and Sustainability. The network comprises more than 130 institutional investors, collectively managing more than $17 trillion in assets, advancing leading investment practices, corporate engagement strategies and policy solutions. This is a full-time position based in our Boston office and will report to the Director, Transportation. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Design and implement cross-organizational strategy to boost private sector deployment of clean vehicles – with a particular focus on EVs – working in close coordination with the director of transportation and in collaboration with the Ceres Investor, Company and Policy Networks, and the California team.
Collaborate with Ceres Investor Network to support investors on engagement with utilities and other companies, and to unleash investor support for clean transportation
Support Ceres transportation team and the Ceres Company Network with regard to engaging companies to build support for, and enable, clean transportation goals and investments
Collaborate with Policy and California teams on state and federal clean transportation incentives and policies
Represent Ceres in connection with external partnerships and at strategic convenings and events regarding clean transportation
Conduct research on clean transportation, with a particular focus on the business case, opportunities, and public policy context for investors and companies
Partner with Ceres’ Director of Shareholder Engagement, drafting memoranda, letters and other resources making the business case for investor and corporate leadership on clean transportation as a cost-effective strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate change
Work with the Ceres communications team to draft online reports and other content including press releases and statements, op-eds and blogs, and social media.
Coordinate with Ceres’ Development team to develop fundraising proposals to support Ceres’ clean transportation work
Co-supervise consultants and interns, including hiring, training, conducting reviews and supporting professional development
Undertake some shared administrative work such as tracking company engagements, collecting success stories, tracking corporate commitments, and preparing minutes for meetings and conference calls.
Qualifications
Minimum of seven years of work experience in a related field - experience in transportation and clean vehicles preferred;
Bachelor degree required and advanced degree preferred;
Knowledge of, and experience related to climate change, clean transportation, EVs and corporate sustainability issues;
Understanding of the role of business and the financial sector/investment community;
Sound judgment, 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;
Strong advocacy or campaign experience preferred;
Excellent research and online report and media writing skills;
Experience supervising staff members or external consultants;
Strong meeting facilitation and verbal communication skills;
Experience working with the media and reporters and producing online content (statements, blogs, op-eds) a plus;
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, Google Docs, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications.
How to Apply We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, 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 seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Jul 13, 2017
Full time
Senior Manager, Clean Vehicles
Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses. For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ). Description & Responsibilities The Senior Manager, Clean Vehicles will play a key role in building utility and company support for clean vehicles as well as working with influential investors and companies to advance clean transportation policies at the state and federal levels. The Senior Manager will focus on encouraging companies to increase the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in their fleet, promote employee EV purchases and installation of workplace charging stations; support policies that advance clean transportation; and produce analytical materials that make the business case for clean transportation. This position will support coordination efforts to engage investors with companies, especially electric power companies, in accelerating their commitment to clean vehicles. The Senior Manager will work closely with investors in the Ceres Investor Network on Climate Risk and Sustainability. The network comprises more than 130 institutional investors, collectively managing more than $17 trillion in assets, advancing leading investment practices, corporate engagement strategies and policy solutions. This is a full-time position based in our Boston office and will report to the Director, Transportation. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Design and implement cross-organizational strategy to boost private sector deployment of clean vehicles – with a particular focus on EVs – working in close coordination with the director of transportation and in collaboration with the Ceres Investor, Company and Policy Networks, and the California team.
Collaborate with Ceres Investor Network to support investors on engagement with utilities and other companies, and to unleash investor support for clean transportation
Support Ceres transportation team and the Ceres Company Network with regard to engaging companies to build support for, and enable, clean transportation goals and investments
Collaborate with Policy and California teams on state and federal clean transportation incentives and policies
Represent Ceres in connection with external partnerships and at strategic convenings and events regarding clean transportation
Conduct research on clean transportation, with a particular focus on the business case, opportunities, and public policy context for investors and companies
Partner with Ceres’ Director of Shareholder Engagement, drafting memoranda, letters and other resources making the business case for investor and corporate leadership on clean transportation as a cost-effective strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate change
Work with the Ceres communications team to draft online reports and other content including press releases and statements, op-eds and blogs, and social media.
Coordinate with Ceres’ Development team to develop fundraising proposals to support Ceres’ clean transportation work
Co-supervise consultants and interns, including hiring, training, conducting reviews and supporting professional development
Undertake some shared administrative work such as tracking company engagements, collecting success stories, tracking corporate commitments, and preparing minutes for meetings and conference calls.
Qualifications
Minimum of seven years of work experience in a related field - experience in transportation and clean vehicles preferred;
Bachelor degree required and advanced degree preferred;
Knowledge of, and experience related to climate change, clean transportation, EVs and corporate sustainability issues;
Understanding of the role of business and the financial sector/investment community;
Sound judgment, 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;
Strong advocacy or campaign experience preferred;
Excellent research and online report and media writing skills;
Experience supervising staff members or external consultants;
Strong meeting facilitation and verbal communication skills;
Experience working with the media and reporters and producing online content (statements, blogs, op-eds) a plus;
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, Google Docs, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications.
How to Apply We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, 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 seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Position Overview:
The Coordinator will report to the Manager, Fish Forever Strategy and Operations and provide administrative support to team leadership (the Managing Director, Fish Forever and the VP, Global Fishery Solutions). S/he will plan and organize all daily activities for team leaders, considering their priorities and timelines for completion. S/he will manage all internal and external logistics related to internal and external scheduling of meetings and prepare the essential materials for travel, and presentations. This individual will work collaboratively across all departments within Rare including the Rare Executive Team.
The Coordinator will interface with a diverse group of individuals, which requires independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload, manage available resources, and carry out a mix of routine and complex tasks. S/he will handle confidential information and must be extremely professional, trustworthy, organized, and diplomatic, as well as an excellent writer, to ensure the successful operation of the Global Fishery Solutions team. This position requires a self-motivated individual with a positive outlook and solution-oriented focus.
The Coordinator will exercise independent judgment regarding the following 3 areas of significance:
Administrative, Logistical, and Operational Support
Direct support of Managing Director, Fish Forever and VP, Global Fishery Solutions:
Anticipate needs, including an awareness of various timelines, deadlines, and commitments to ensure that task lists and schedules are maintained appropriately.
Schedule all meetings and conference calls for the team leaders; coordinate meeting logistics, presentation equipment, agenda preparation, and provision of necessary meeting materials.
Attend and take notes for team leaders in various senior meetings.
Create travel itineraries and necessary accompanying documents, including: airline/airport information; rental car arrangements; hotel information; meeting times, participants, and locations; parking instructions; meal arrangements; directions/maps; background research and preparation; and any other information that may be required. This information will be presented in clear briefing packets.
Prepare, review and submit expense reports.
Review and proofread documents requiring signatures.
Approve timesheets, and time-off requests for the team leaders’ direct reports.
Coordinate the logistics of regular, ad hoc team and departmental meetings, appointments, and conference calls, including scheduling, presentation equipment, agenda preparation, and provision of necessary meeting materials.
Create record-keeping systems and be able to access them quickly.
Project Management
Support budget management by processing payment requests and conducting initial review of financial reporting related to expense and grant tracking to produce a high-level budget status overview for budget owner.
Support the creation of project work plans, track project deliverables, and provide project status updates, as needed.
Follow-up on action items determined in meetings, both with team leaders and with other parties involved.
Writing, Editing and Special Projects
Regularly draft, edit, and proof correspondence, informal and formal communications, presentations, detailed notes, and other materials related to program operations.
Conduct research as requested by team leaders, and summarize and present findings in both spoken and written form.
Create and edit PowerPoint presentations based on provided content.
Work with team leaders on managing special projects, such as cross-cutting planning that engages global teams with country teams in the design of new strategies. These projects will vary in scope and topic, but may include the design and management of workshops or presentation materials.
This position requires experience to effectively handle sensitive and confidential situations; and demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy to function efficiently and effectively in an international environment.
A minimum of 1 year of professional experience, preferably providing executive assistance/support for a global organization.
Professional, upbeat, energetic attitude, someone who takes initiative, is dependable and takes pride in their work.
Well-organized self-starter with demonstrated success in project management and proven ability to prioritize and execute multiple simultaneous projects.
Exceptional attention to detail, ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines, which may be dependent upon completion of tasks by others.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills and an extremely high level of interpersonal and problem-solving abilities for handling sensitive and confidential situations often in an international environment.
Proven ability to develop solid working relationships which includes an understanding of the dynamics necessary to work efficiently and effectively within the context of a global organization.
Expert level skills in a variety of computer software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Outlook), and CRM products; knowledge of SalesForce a plus.
Excellent note taking ability.
Extremely skilled in the use of Internet for both research and dissemination of information. Ability/willingness to learn new programs and/or systems as required.
Willingness to be hands-on in a role that is demanding and requires a high level of energy.
Strong writing skills and prior experience in proofreading and editing.
Ability to manage changing priorities and competing deadlines to ensure high quality standards.
Assertive and comfortable when talking with Executives and individuals at all levels of an organization and the ability to provide persistent and tactful follow up.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience and willingness to travel internationally, a plus.
Spanish, Portuguese, Tagalog, and/or Bahasa Indonesia language skills, and/or experience living overseas, a plus.
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Jul 11, 2017
Full time
Position Overview:
The Coordinator will report to the Manager, Fish Forever Strategy and Operations and provide administrative support to team leadership (the Managing Director, Fish Forever and the VP, Global Fishery Solutions). S/he will plan and organize all daily activities for team leaders, considering their priorities and timelines for completion. S/he will manage all internal and external logistics related to internal and external scheduling of meetings and prepare the essential materials for travel, and presentations. This individual will work collaboratively across all departments within Rare including the Rare Executive Team.
The Coordinator will interface with a diverse group of individuals, which requires independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload, manage available resources, and carry out a mix of routine and complex tasks. S/he will handle confidential information and must be extremely professional, trustworthy, organized, and diplomatic, as well as an excellent writer, to ensure the successful operation of the Global Fishery Solutions team. This position requires a self-motivated individual with a positive outlook and solution-oriented focus.
The Coordinator will exercise independent judgment regarding the following 3 areas of significance:
Administrative, Logistical, and Operational Support
Direct support of Managing Director, Fish Forever and VP, Global Fishery Solutions:
Anticipate needs, including an awareness of various timelines, deadlines, and commitments to ensure that task lists and schedules are maintained appropriately.
Schedule all meetings and conference calls for the team leaders; coordinate meeting logistics, presentation equipment, agenda preparation, and provision of necessary meeting materials.
Attend and take notes for team leaders in various senior meetings.
Create travel itineraries and necessary accompanying documents, including: airline/airport information; rental car arrangements; hotel information; meeting times, participants, and locations; parking instructions; meal arrangements; directions/maps; background research and preparation; and any other information that may be required. This information will be presented in clear briefing packets.
Prepare, review and submit expense reports.
Review and proofread documents requiring signatures.
Approve timesheets, and time-off requests for the team leaders’ direct reports.
Coordinate the logistics of regular, ad hoc team and departmental meetings, appointments, and conference calls, including scheduling, presentation equipment, agenda preparation, and provision of necessary meeting materials.
Create record-keeping systems and be able to access them quickly.
Project Management
Support budget management by processing payment requests and conducting initial review of financial reporting related to expense and grant tracking to produce a high-level budget status overview for budget owner.
Support the creation of project work plans, track project deliverables, and provide project status updates, as needed.
Follow-up on action items determined in meetings, both with team leaders and with other parties involved.
Writing, Editing and Special Projects
Regularly draft, edit, and proof correspondence, informal and formal communications, presentations, detailed notes, and other materials related to program operations.
Conduct research as requested by team leaders, and summarize and present findings in both spoken and written form.
Create and edit PowerPoint presentations based on provided content.
Work with team leaders on managing special projects, such as cross-cutting planning that engages global teams with country teams in the design of new strategies. These projects will vary in scope and topic, but may include the design and management of workshops or presentation materials.
This position requires experience to effectively handle sensitive and confidential situations; and demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy to function efficiently and effectively in an international environment.
A minimum of 1 year of professional experience, preferably providing executive assistance/support for a global organization.
Professional, upbeat, energetic attitude, someone who takes initiative, is dependable and takes pride in their work.
Well-organized self-starter with demonstrated success in project management and proven ability to prioritize and execute multiple simultaneous projects.
Exceptional attention to detail, ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines, which may be dependent upon completion of tasks by others.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills and an extremely high level of interpersonal and problem-solving abilities for handling sensitive and confidential situations often in an international environment.
Proven ability to develop solid working relationships which includes an understanding of the dynamics necessary to work efficiently and effectively within the context of a global organization.
Expert level skills in a variety of computer software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Outlook), and CRM products; knowledge of SalesForce a plus.
Excellent note taking ability.
Extremely skilled in the use of Internet for both research and dissemination of information. Ability/willingness to learn new programs and/or systems as required.
Willingness to be hands-on in a role that is demanding and requires a high level of energy.
Strong writing skills and prior experience in proofreading and editing.
Ability to manage changing priorities and competing deadlines to ensure high quality standards.
Assertive and comfortable when talking with Executives and individuals at all levels of an organization and the ability to provide persistent and tactful follow up.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience and willingness to travel internationally, a plus.
Spanish, Portuguese, Tagalog, and/or Bahasa Indonesia language skills, and/or experience living overseas, a plus.
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Madison, WI, United States
The Department of Natural Resources is hiring a Division-level Business and Operations Director for our Division of Environmental Management. This position is stationed at our Central Office in Madison, WI. In addition to many appealing benefits , the DNR offers a fun, casual work environment, flexible scheduling (depending on the position), and opportunities for career development. The DNR is an inclusive, diverse agency that prides itself on commitment to sustainability and giving back to the community by participating in fund raisers for charities. Come join the Department of Natural Resources where you can contribute to rewarding and meaningful work! Additionally, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program ! Click here, for additional information about State Government positions.
Position Summary : The Director of Division Business and Operations leads, directs, and administers all administrative and operations policy, personnel, and budget activities for the Division of Environmental Management. This position is responsible for developing, directing, coaching, and supporting the Environmental Management Division's Business Services Team. If you are selected for this position, you will work under the general supervision of the Division Administrator and work collaboratively with the two Deputy Division Administrators, all Program Directors, the Business Services Team, and other administrative staff on a day-to-day basis. You will serve as a core member of the division leadership team and provide supervision and coordination of division information technology, communication, budget, finance, rule coordination, open records, strategic planning and division-level training throughout the Division. Click HERE to view a detailed position description.
Special Notes : The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check.
Qualifications : Minimum requirements include: -Experience in Operations Management (including finance, budget, personnel and information technology) as well as the development and implementation of operational and administrative policies and guidance -Supervisory experience -Experience in process improvement strategies and implementation -Experience in customer service and developing communication plans -Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
Deadline to Apply : 7/24/2017
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Jul 10, 2017
Full time
The Department of Natural Resources is hiring a Division-level Business and Operations Director for our Division of Environmental Management. This position is stationed at our Central Office in Madison, WI. In addition to many appealing benefits , the DNR offers a fun, casual work environment, flexible scheduling (depending on the position), and opportunities for career development. The DNR is an inclusive, diverse agency that prides itself on commitment to sustainability and giving back to the community by participating in fund raisers for charities. Come join the Department of Natural Resources where you can contribute to rewarding and meaningful work! Additionally, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program ! Click here, for additional information about State Government positions.
Position Summary : The Director of Division Business and Operations leads, directs, and administers all administrative and operations policy, personnel, and budget activities for the Division of Environmental Management. This position is responsible for developing, directing, coaching, and supporting the Environmental Management Division's Business Services Team. If you are selected for this position, you will work under the general supervision of the Division Administrator and work collaboratively with the two Deputy Division Administrators, all Program Directors, the Business Services Team, and other administrative staff on a day-to-day basis. You will serve as a core member of the division leadership team and provide supervision and coordination of division information technology, communication, budget, finance, rule coordination, open records, strategic planning and division-level training throughout the Division. Click HERE to view a detailed position description.
Special Notes : The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check.
Qualifications : Minimum requirements include: -Experience in Operations Management (including finance, budget, personnel and information technology) as well as the development and implementation of operational and administrative policies and guidance -Supervisory experience -Experience in process improvement strategies and implementation -Experience in customer service and developing communication plans -Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
Deadline to Apply : 7/24/2017
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Army Installation Management Command
Warren, MI, United States
About the Position: This position is located in the Detroit Arsenal Garrison Department of Public Works in Warren, MI. Work occasionally requires mandatory performance of duties after normal duty hours, on weekends, and holidays. Who May Apply: US Citizens
Duties
Serve as an Environmental Protection Specialist with responsibilities as one of the Garrison Environmental Officers for environmental administration of Garrison owned or managed facilities and installations and research and development program efforts. Responsible for technical and administrative management of various portions of the overall Garrison environmental program. Prepare, review, analyze, and determine acceptability of environmental documents. Develop requirements for inclusion into operating and maintenance manuals. Develops and provides procedures for control and disposals of hazardous items. Interpret numerous laws, regulations, directives and policy received from Federal, State, and local environmental agencies. Conduct environmental inspections, surveys, studies, and prepare applicable reports for management and operating officials. Prepare and conduct training sessions, workshops, and other activities for clients to maintain conformance with environmental regulations.
Closes 07-10-2017
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Jul 03, 2017
Full time
About the Position: This position is located in the Detroit Arsenal Garrison Department of Public Works in Warren, MI. Work occasionally requires mandatory performance of duties after normal duty hours, on weekends, and holidays. Who May Apply: US Citizens
Duties
Serve as an Environmental Protection Specialist with responsibilities as one of the Garrison Environmental Officers for environmental administration of Garrison owned or managed facilities and installations and research and development program efforts. Responsible for technical and administrative management of various portions of the overall Garrison environmental program. Prepare, review, analyze, and determine acceptability of environmental documents. Develop requirements for inclusion into operating and maintenance manuals. Develops and provides procedures for control and disposals of hazardous items. Interpret numerous laws, regulations, directives and policy received from Federal, State, and local environmental agencies. Conduct environmental inspections, surveys, studies, and prepare applicable reports for management and operating officials. Prepare and conduct training sessions, workshops, and other activities for clients to maintain conformance with environmental regulations.
Closes 07-10-2017
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Communications 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 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 and Responsibilities
U.S. climate progress hinges like never before on the need for the business community to demonstrate visible and effective leadership on advancing low-carbon policies and clean energy solutions. Ceres is poised to dramatically ramp up its communications efforts to support this accelerated action, building on our decades of experience in mobilizing strong investor, company and policy networks and voices. This new effort will incorporate some of Ceres' core work, while expanding communications activities in several key states that are pivotal in ensuring an equitable and sustainable economy and planet.
The Communications Manager, State Policy will execute on climate and clean energy communications planning and outreach, including earned media strategies that generate uptake in news coverage of positive leadership and action in key states. Working closely with the policy and communications teams at Ceres, this position will support activities that build and deepen relationships with investor and company media spokespeople and deploy them in a variety of ways to advance low-carbon policy solutions.
This is a full-time salaried position. This person will report to the senior manager of state policy and have a dotted line relationship to the senior director of communications.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:
Execute communications planning and outreach, including targeted media relations in key states to generate uptake in news coverage of positive examples of investor and company leadership and action on climate and clean energy policy. • Identify and deploy investor and company media spokespeople in key states 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 policy and communications teams to develop pitches for reporters and key messaging for spokespeople, and partner with state NGO/communications partners to ensure consistency and coordination. • Support expanded storytelling strategies for state policy activities via blogs and multimedia content (ex: capturing on the ground videos/photos) highlighting investor/company advocacy and influence in key states. • Track key state policy developments and corporate clean energy procurement announcements. • Develop, maintain, and expand relationships with external partners, in-state allies (local non-profits, communications firms, lobbyists, etc.) to reach wider audience with key messages. • Support Ceres digital communications staff with social media kits and other content needs to integrate and amplify key messages on social and other multimedia platforms. • Conduct regular media meetings and tours in key states to cultivate and maintain relationships with investor and company media spokespeople and communication staff and state and local reporters. • Develop and expand media/social media partnerships in key states.
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 climate and clean energy policy and sustainability issues, preferred. • Existing relationships with business, climate and energy reporters on state and local level, preferred • Experience working on environment, energy, and/or transportation policy issues, particularly at the state level, preferred. • Experience managing and strengthening relationships and coordinating with multiple partners. • Strong pitching and organizational skills. • Ability to 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.
Jun 22, 2017
Full time
Communications 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 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 and Responsibilities
U.S. climate progress hinges like never before on the need for the business community to demonstrate visible and effective leadership on advancing low-carbon policies and clean energy solutions. Ceres is poised to dramatically ramp up its communications efforts to support this accelerated action, building on our decades of experience in mobilizing strong investor, company and policy networks and voices. This new effort will incorporate some of Ceres' core work, while expanding communications activities in several key states that are pivotal in ensuring an equitable and sustainable economy and planet.
The Communications Manager, State Policy will execute on climate and clean energy communications planning and outreach, including earned media strategies that generate uptake in news coverage of positive leadership and action in key states. Working closely with the policy and communications teams at Ceres, this position will support activities that build and deepen relationships with investor and company media spokespeople and deploy them in a variety of ways to advance low-carbon policy solutions.
This is a full-time salaried position. This person will report to the senior manager of state policy and have a dotted line relationship to the senior director of communications.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:
Execute communications planning and outreach, including targeted media relations in key states to generate uptake in news coverage of positive examples of investor and company leadership and action on climate and clean energy policy. • Identify and deploy investor and company media spokespeople in key states 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 policy and communications teams to develop pitches for reporters and key messaging for spokespeople, and partner with state NGO/communications partners to ensure consistency and coordination. • Support expanded storytelling strategies for state policy activities via blogs and multimedia content (ex: capturing on the ground videos/photos) highlighting investor/company advocacy and influence in key states. • Track key state policy developments and corporate clean energy procurement announcements. • Develop, maintain, and expand relationships with external partners, in-state allies (local non-profits, communications firms, lobbyists, etc.) to reach wider audience with key messages. • Support Ceres digital communications staff with social media kits and other content needs to integrate and amplify key messages on social and other multimedia platforms. • Conduct regular media meetings and tours in key states to cultivate and maintain relationships with investor and company media spokespeople and communication staff and state and local reporters. • Develop and expand media/social media partnerships in key states.
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 climate and clean energy policy and sustainability issues, preferred. • Existing relationships with business, climate and energy reporters on state and local level, preferred • Experience working on environment, energy, and/or transportation policy issues, particularly at the state level, preferred. • Experience managing and strengthening relationships and coordinating with multiple partners. • Strong pitching and organizational skills. • Ability to 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.
Director, Carbon Asset Risk
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, Carbon Asset Risk will coordinate its investor campaign on carbon asset risk. The successful applicant will work with Ceres’ Oil and Gas, Electric Power and Investor Network teams to mobilize investors to help prevent unmanageable climate change by pressuring fossil fuel companies to invest significantly less capital in projects like thermal coal, oil sands and Arctic drilling. The Director will also work with Ceres’ investor network members to develop strategies for reducing carbon asset risk in their own portfolios and lead engagement with other key financial sector actors like banks and credit ratings agencies 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 nation’s largest investors to engage with one of the world’s largest industries, and one that has influence over the world’s future energy mix. This is a full-time position, based in our Boston office and will report to the Director of Oil and Gas.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develop and execute annual programmatic goals and Ceres’ organizational strategy for advancing the Carbon Asset Risk campaign, as well as support strategic planning for the overall Ceres Climate and Energy team. • Develop and implement campaign strategies and tactics to discourage continued fossil fuel industry investment in high carbon fuels, and to encourage investment in cleaner sources of energy. • Conduct an annual assessment of the campaign and re-direct strategies and tactics based on evaluation. • Work with, expand and mobilize existing multi-trillion dollar investor coalition with goal of slowing industry investment in high cost/high carbon fossil fuels. • Continue to build the business case for investor action on carbon asset risk, by managing and/or conducting research and report production. • Develop and execute communications strategies to persuade key decision makers of the risks of high cost/high carbon fossil fuel investments. • Partner closely with other Ceres teams, including the Electric Power, Transportation and Investor Network teams, to execute Ceres’ carbon asset risk strategy. • Coordinate Ceres’ collaboration on carbon asset risk with a broad range of national and international investors and NGOs. • As needed, support Ceres’ other Oil and Gas priorities, including work related to shale development, oil sands and flaring. • Manage and advance relationships with current and potential funders, including by partnering with the Development Team on grant proposals or engagements with donors to raise funds to support this campaign. • Supervise at least one staff member, to include training, conducting performance reviews, and providing guidance and support with professional development. • Support the development and implementation of Oil and Gas team management systems. • Assist with planning for the Ceres annual conference program, and assist or lead with management of other events to advance campaign objectives. • Represent Ceres as a speaker at conferences and events. • Travel, as needed, to engage with companies, investors and stakeholders.
Qualifications
At least 10 years of relevant experience. • Bachelor degree required. Master or other advanced degree in business, environment, law, public policy or related field preferred. • 3 years of management and strategy development experience. • Knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues important. • An understanding of corporate finance, the socially responsible investment community, and the environmental and sustainability movements, preferred. • An understanding of investment firms, financial institutions, and institutional investors, preferred. • Knowledge of the oil and gas industry is preferred, but not required. • 3+ years of experience supervising staff, including ability to provide training and support staff development. • Experience developing and managing progress against goals and budgets. • Demonstrated ability to deliver specific projects and initiatives independently and leading a team. • Proven ability to manage multiple projects from concept to completion on own momentum and with limited guidance. • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment. • Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation. • Effective presentation style and excellent oral and written communication skills. • Advocacy or campaign experience is preferred. • Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above.
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.
Jun 22, 2017
Full time
Director, Carbon Asset Risk
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, Carbon Asset Risk will coordinate its investor campaign on carbon asset risk. The successful applicant will work with Ceres’ Oil and Gas, Electric Power and Investor Network teams to mobilize investors to help prevent unmanageable climate change by pressuring fossil fuel companies to invest significantly less capital in projects like thermal coal, oil sands and Arctic drilling. The Director will also work with Ceres’ investor network members to develop strategies for reducing carbon asset risk in their own portfolios and lead engagement with other key financial sector actors like banks and credit ratings agencies 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 nation’s largest investors to engage with one of the world’s largest industries, and one that has influence over the world’s future energy mix. This is a full-time position, based in our Boston office and will report to the Director of Oil and Gas.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develop and execute annual programmatic goals and Ceres’ organizational strategy for advancing the Carbon Asset Risk campaign, as well as support strategic planning for the overall Ceres Climate and Energy team. • Develop and implement campaign strategies and tactics to discourage continued fossil fuel industry investment in high carbon fuels, and to encourage investment in cleaner sources of energy. • Conduct an annual assessment of the campaign and re-direct strategies and tactics based on evaluation. • Work with, expand and mobilize existing multi-trillion dollar investor coalition with goal of slowing industry investment in high cost/high carbon fossil fuels. • Continue to build the business case for investor action on carbon asset risk, by managing and/or conducting research and report production. • Develop and execute communications strategies to persuade key decision makers of the risks of high cost/high carbon fossil fuel investments. • Partner closely with other Ceres teams, including the Electric Power, Transportation and Investor Network teams, to execute Ceres’ carbon asset risk strategy. • Coordinate Ceres’ collaboration on carbon asset risk with a broad range of national and international investors and NGOs. • As needed, support Ceres’ other Oil and Gas priorities, including work related to shale development, oil sands and flaring. • Manage and advance relationships with current and potential funders, including by partnering with the Development Team on grant proposals or engagements with donors to raise funds to support this campaign. • Supervise at least one staff member, to include training, conducting performance reviews, and providing guidance and support with professional development. • Support the development and implementation of Oil and Gas team management systems. • Assist with planning for the Ceres annual conference program, and assist or lead with management of other events to advance campaign objectives. • Represent Ceres as a speaker at conferences and events. • Travel, as needed, to engage with companies, investors and stakeholders.
Qualifications
At least 10 years of relevant experience. • Bachelor degree required. Master or other advanced degree in business, environment, law, public policy or related field preferred. • 3 years of management and strategy development experience. • Knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues important. • An understanding of corporate finance, the socially responsible investment community, and the environmental and sustainability movements, preferred. • An understanding of investment firms, financial institutions, and institutional investors, preferred. • Knowledge of the oil and gas industry is preferred, but not required. • 3+ years of experience supervising staff, including ability to provide training and support staff development. • Experience developing and managing progress against goals and budgets. • Demonstrated ability to deliver specific projects and initiatives independently and leading a team. • Proven ability to manage multiple projects from concept to completion on own momentum and with limited guidance. • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment. • Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation. • Effective presentation style and excellent oral and written communication skills. • Advocacy or campaign experience is preferred. • Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above.
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.
Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships, California
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through 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’ policy priorities include a focus on California water management policies and funding mechanisms, a focus on California climate policies including carbon pricing, renewable energy policies and clean transportation policies. To advance these policies, Ceres deploys businesses and investors as advocates and public opinion makers.
The Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships, California will build our network of businesses who will work with Ceres to advance our policy priorities. The Senior Manager will develop and implement a plan to build our Connect the Drops and BICEP networks by identifying and recruiting new companies to the networks, deepening and expanding our work with current company partners and building strategic partnerships with other business organizations to bring their voices to bear on our work. Working with Ceres California Office staff, the Senior Manager will identify and reach out to businesses and business organizations already aligned with Ceres’ sustainability agenda across the spectrum of industry sectors. The Senior Manager will work with large, medium, and small businesses and focus on companies with a business footprint in both the metropolitan regions of Los Angeles and San Francisco and key legislative districts in Central Valley, Orange County.
The Senior Manager will develop the leadership of corporate partners by supporting them in their own sustainability initiatives around climate and water and demonstrate the need for strong state policy to support their sustainability strategies. In support of Ceres’ CA legislative campaigns, the Senior Manager will work directly with companies to get letters and calls to legislators, coordinate op-eds and other media placements, and identify opportunities for industry leadership through speaking engagements, social media and written publications. The Senior Manager will work with other staff across all of Ceres to bring CA companies to support all of Ceres’ priorities.
This is a full-time position, based in our San Francisco office and will report to the California Program Director, with a dotted line to the Policy and BICEP Network Program Director.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
In coordination with the Policy Team, develop a plan to recruit new companies to Connect the Drops and BICEP networks to support Ceres’ California policy priorities. • Build the leadership of CA companies by supporting them in their own sustainability initiatives and deploying them on Ceres’ CA policy priorities. • Manage relationships with other business networks engaged in CA policy work. • Support CA companies their advocacy initiatives (legislator visits and letters, public media, speaking engagements and industry communications). • Engage CA companies in all of Ceres’ priorities by working across the organization to identify opportunities for corporate engagement and leadership. • Support California program initiatives and Ceres initiatives including Ceres annual conference, development events and Ceres’ wide communications initiatives. • Develop and implement strategies to build the Ceres brand with companies in California.
Qualifications
• Master degree in business, environment, law or public policy or related field preferred. • Bachelor degree, required. • Minimum of 7 years of work experience in corporate sustainability, policy advocacy or related field, required. • 5+ years experience working with corporate directors and senior management staff. • Strong writing and public speaking. • Demonstrated interest in environmental or sustainability issues, preferred. • Existing relationships with California companies, preferred. • Strong organizational skills. • Ability to evaluate workload and prioritize projects. • Able to manage multiple tasks 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 / nonprofit environment. • Willingness to travel to accomplish duties.
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.
Jun 22, 2017
Full time
Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships, California
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through 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’ policy priorities include a focus on California water management policies and funding mechanisms, a focus on California climate policies including carbon pricing, renewable energy policies and clean transportation policies. To advance these policies, Ceres deploys businesses and investors as advocates and public opinion makers.
The Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships, California will build our network of businesses who will work with Ceres to advance our policy priorities. The Senior Manager will develop and implement a plan to build our Connect the Drops and BICEP networks by identifying and recruiting new companies to the networks, deepening and expanding our work with current company partners and building strategic partnerships with other business organizations to bring their voices to bear on our work. Working with Ceres California Office staff, the Senior Manager will identify and reach out to businesses and business organizations already aligned with Ceres’ sustainability agenda across the spectrum of industry sectors. The Senior Manager will work with large, medium, and small businesses and focus on companies with a business footprint in both the metropolitan regions of Los Angeles and San Francisco and key legislative districts in Central Valley, Orange County.
The Senior Manager will develop the leadership of corporate partners by supporting them in their own sustainability initiatives around climate and water and demonstrate the need for strong state policy to support their sustainability strategies. In support of Ceres’ CA legislative campaigns, the Senior Manager will work directly with companies to get letters and calls to legislators, coordinate op-eds and other media placements, and identify opportunities for industry leadership through speaking engagements, social media and written publications. The Senior Manager will work with other staff across all of Ceres to bring CA companies to support all of Ceres’ priorities.
This is a full-time position, based in our San Francisco office and will report to the California Program Director, with a dotted line to the Policy and BICEP Network Program Director.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
In coordination with the Policy Team, develop a plan to recruit new companies to Connect the Drops and BICEP networks to support Ceres’ California policy priorities. • Build the leadership of CA companies by supporting them in their own sustainability initiatives and deploying them on Ceres’ CA policy priorities. • Manage relationships with other business networks engaged in CA policy work. • Support CA companies their advocacy initiatives (legislator visits and letters, public media, speaking engagements and industry communications). • Engage CA companies in all of Ceres’ priorities by working across the organization to identify opportunities for corporate engagement and leadership. • Support California program initiatives and Ceres initiatives including Ceres annual conference, development events and Ceres’ wide communications initiatives. • Develop and implement strategies to build the Ceres brand with companies in California.
Qualifications
• Master degree in business, environment, law or public policy or related field preferred. • Bachelor degree, required. • Minimum of 7 years of work experience in corporate sustainability, policy advocacy or related field, required. • 5+ years experience working with corporate directors and senior management staff. • Strong writing and public speaking. • Demonstrated interest in environmental or sustainability issues, preferred. • Existing relationships with California companies, preferred. • Strong organizational skills. • Ability to evaluate workload and prioritize projects. • Able to manage multiple tasks 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 / nonprofit environment. • Willingness to travel to accomplish duties.
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.
Director of Stewardship and Partnerships, Policy and BICEP 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 of Stewardship and Partnerships on the Policy team is designed for a highly motivated, self-starter looking to be an advocate for Ceres’ policy goals. This role will work closely with our California Office and partner on their company engagement activities related to policy. This position will be located in Boston, MA and reports to the Senior Program Director, Policy. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Partner with Policy Senior Program Director, to develop and implement recruitment plan for Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy (BICEP)
Cultivate and nurture relationships with company members located throughout the U.S.
Recruit businesses (on a national and state specific level) to join BICEP and/or take part in specific Policy activities
Implement communication and education activities to ensure retention of members
Evaluate BICEP member engagement and assess the needs of companies
Organize and facilitate regular BICEP meetings and calls
Develop and execute campaigns to engage companies in policy advocacy
Develop communications strategy to support recruitment efforts and refine materials distributed to companies about member benefits and policy advocacy
Lead coordination and collaboration with California team on company recruitment and engagement, including the development of their outreach plan along with recruitment and retention activities
Develop campaign plans in response to legislative initiatives, as needed
Collaborate with Ceres Communication team on facilitating media outreach
Manage media outreach related to BICEP companies
Supervise Communications Manager on Policy team
Partner with the Senior Program Director on team management, such as team meetings, annual planning and evaluation, and team retreats
Qualifications
Master’s degree or equivalent education preferred in public policy, law (J.D.), environmental policy or related fields
10 years of relevant work experience
Knowledge of energy and climate change issues, including an understanding of business-focused policy debates, and NGO concerns
Willingness to engage in climate and energy policy processes at the state and federal levels
3+ years of experience supervising staff, including ability to provide training and support staff development
A proven track record of leading negotiations in a group setting and building consensus within a diverse group towards shared objectives and strategies.
Experience managing and creating budgets
Strong relationship management skills particularly within the corporate sector
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, superior leadership ability, strong initiative and motivation, energy and enthusiasm
Experience developing and managing progress against goals and budgets
Strong project management skills
Successful record of organizing and managing multiple projects and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Effective presentation style and excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong team player and comfort working in a team-based atmosphere
Demonstrated ability to deliver specific projects and initiatives independently and as part of a team
Desire to work in a not-for-profit, advocacy-focused organization
Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail applications
Willingness to travel on regular basis for company engagements and conferences
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 list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed. Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation
Jun 22, 2017
Full time
Director of Stewardship and Partnerships, Policy and BICEP 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 of Stewardship and Partnerships on the Policy team is designed for a highly motivated, self-starter looking to be an advocate for Ceres’ policy goals. This role will work closely with our California Office and partner on their company engagement activities related to policy. This position will be located in Boston, MA and reports to the Senior Program Director, Policy. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Partner with Policy Senior Program Director, to develop and implement recruitment plan for Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy (BICEP)
Cultivate and nurture relationships with company members located throughout the U.S.
Recruit businesses (on a national and state specific level) to join BICEP and/or take part in specific Policy activities
Implement communication and education activities to ensure retention of members
Evaluate BICEP member engagement and assess the needs of companies
Organize and facilitate regular BICEP meetings and calls
Develop and execute campaigns to engage companies in policy advocacy
Develop communications strategy to support recruitment efforts and refine materials distributed to companies about member benefits and policy advocacy
Lead coordination and collaboration with California team on company recruitment and engagement, including the development of their outreach plan along with recruitment and retention activities
Develop campaign plans in response to legislative initiatives, as needed
Collaborate with Ceres Communication team on facilitating media outreach
Manage media outreach related to BICEP companies
Supervise Communications Manager on Policy team
Partner with the Senior Program Director on team management, such as team meetings, annual planning and evaluation, and team retreats
Qualifications
Master’s degree or equivalent education preferred in public policy, law (J.D.), environmental policy or related fields
10 years of relevant work experience
Knowledge of energy and climate change issues, including an understanding of business-focused policy debates, and NGO concerns
Willingness to engage in climate and energy policy processes at the state and federal levels
3+ years of experience supervising staff, including ability to provide training and support staff development
A proven track record of leading negotiations in a group setting and building consensus within a diverse group towards shared objectives and strategies.
Experience managing and creating budgets
Strong relationship management skills particularly within the corporate sector
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, superior leadership ability, strong initiative and motivation, energy and enthusiasm
Experience developing and managing progress against goals and budgets
Strong project management skills
Successful record of organizing and managing multiple projects and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Effective presentation style and excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong team player and comfort working in a team-based atmosphere
Demonstrated ability to deliver specific projects and initiatives independently and as part of a team
Desire to work in a not-for-profit, advocacy-focused organization
Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail applications
Willingness to travel on regular basis for company engagements and conferences
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 list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed. Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation
Ecology and Environment, Inc.
Lancaster, NY, United States
Ecology and Environment, Inc. is seeking a Chemist for our Corporate Headquarters office in Lancaster (Buffalo), New York. This position will be responsible for reviewing and validating environmental chemistry data. Our successful candidate must have excellent data management and computer skills and a good understanding of chemistry principles.
Responsibilities:
Quality assurance of environmental chemistry data
Field sampling, field testing, field lab set-up and analysis, and sample processing
Management of electronic laboratory and field data using Earthsoft EQuIS Professional, EQuIS Data Processor, EPA Scribe, and project-specific databases
Coordination with subcontracted laboratories including preparation of scopes of service, data review and validation, electronic data management, and QA/QC oversight
Preparation of quality assurance plans and data usability and quality control summary reports
Requirements:
BS / MS in Chemistry or a closely related discipline
3 – 5 years of experience with laboratory equipment and testing, multimedia environmental sampling, data validation, QA/QC, and environmental data management
Understanding of environmental regulations and EPA analytical methods
Excellent computer skills including relational database experience and strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data management
Experience with Access, EQuIS, SQL Server, data management software and database maintenance preferred
Environmental laboratory analyst experience is a plus
Excellent verbal communication, technical writing and research skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to travel and perform fieldwork as needed
We are a global network of innovators and problem solvers, dedicated professionals and industry leaders in scientific, engineering, and planning disciplines working together with our clients to develop technically sound, science-based solutions to the leading environmental challenges of our time. E & E offers opportunities for growth in a team-oriented environment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.; Visa sponsorship will not be provided. Please view our website at www.ene.com to apply on-line. Local candidates preferred.
Ecology and Environment, Inc. is an EO and AA employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled/and other protected categories.
Apr 10, 2017
Full time
Ecology and Environment, Inc. is seeking a Chemist for our Corporate Headquarters office in Lancaster (Buffalo), New York. This position will be responsible for reviewing and validating environmental chemistry data. Our successful candidate must have excellent data management and computer skills and a good understanding of chemistry principles.
Responsibilities:
Quality assurance of environmental chemistry data
Field sampling, field testing, field lab set-up and analysis, and sample processing
Management of electronic laboratory and field data using Earthsoft EQuIS Professional, EQuIS Data Processor, EPA Scribe, and project-specific databases
Coordination with subcontracted laboratories including preparation of scopes of service, data review and validation, electronic data management, and QA/QC oversight
Preparation of quality assurance plans and data usability and quality control summary reports
Requirements:
BS / MS in Chemistry or a closely related discipline
3 – 5 years of experience with laboratory equipment and testing, multimedia environmental sampling, data validation, QA/QC, and environmental data management
Understanding of environmental regulations and EPA analytical methods
Excellent computer skills including relational database experience and strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data management
Experience with Access, EQuIS, SQL Server, data management software and database maintenance preferred
Environmental laboratory analyst experience is a plus
Excellent verbal communication, technical writing and research skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to travel and perform fieldwork as needed
We are a global network of innovators and problem solvers, dedicated professionals and industry leaders in scientific, engineering, and planning disciplines working together with our clients to develop technically sound, science-based solutions to the leading environmental challenges of our time. E & E offers opportunities for growth in a team-oriented environment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.; Visa sponsorship will not be provided. Please view our website at www.ene.com to apply on-line. Local candidates preferred.
Ecology and Environment, Inc. is an EO and AA employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled/and other protected categories.
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, United States
A research opportunity is available with the U.S. Army Garrison - Aberdeen Proving Ground, Directorate of Public Works (APGDPW). Qualified candidates should have completed a Bachelor and/or Master degree in biological sciences, forestry, environmental science, environmental engineering within the past five years. U.S. citizenship is required. Research participant will assist senior level scientists and engineers who are responsible to create and to sustain the mission landscape through a proactive program of diverse activities that simultaneously promote environmental stewardship for the Chesapeake Bay and its natural and living resources while simultaneously supporting mission-related activities. Candidate will be well versed in technical and scientific principles associated with natural resource management.
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Mar 13, 2017
Full time
A research opportunity is available with the U.S. Army Garrison - Aberdeen Proving Ground, Directorate of Public Works (APGDPW). Qualified candidates should have completed a Bachelor and/or Master degree in biological sciences, forestry, environmental science, environmental engineering within the past five years. U.S. citizenship is required. Research participant will assist senior level scientists and engineers who are responsible to create and to sustain the mission landscape through a proactive program of diverse activities that simultaneously promote environmental stewardship for the Chesapeake Bay and its natural and living resources while simultaneously supporting mission-related activities. Candidate will be well versed in technical and scientific principles associated with natural resource management.
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