Position Overview
CALSTART has an immediate opening for a highly-motivated person to join our team as a Program Manager for Incentive Program Administration. The ideal candidate will play an important role in supporting high impact clean transportation projects by managing project coordination and implementation of the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). HVIP provides incentives to California fleets for the purchase of clean trucks and buses. HVIP is funded by the California Air Resources Board and administered by CALSTART. In this role, the Program Manager for Incentive Program Administration will support the Director of Market Acceleration in managing the day-to-day operations of a multi-million-dollar market transformational project focused on advancing the commercialization and penetration of advanced medium and heavy-duty clean vehicles. The position will be based in the CALSTART solar-powered headquarters in Pasadena, California.
About CALSTART
CALSTART‘s mission is to improve air quality, combat climate change, strengthen the economy, and create jobs by growing the clean transportation technology industry. With more than 25 years of experience, CALSTART is recognized nationally and internationally as an effective industry catalyst organization. CALSTART’s member companies are diverse and include Tesla Motors, UPS, Ford, the Union of Concerned Scientists, Kenworth, General Motors, Southern California Gas and Southern California Edison. CALSTART focuses its work in four major initiatives: cars, buses, trucks (including non-road vehicles), and fuels. CALSTART advances each of these sectors by supporting technology development, assessing and validating new technologies and products, accelerating market growth by supporting clean vehicle incentive programs, providing policy guidance and implementation, and giving valued-added services to its member organizations. CALSTART is a national organization with multiple offices in several states. We believe now is our time and we are planning for growth. If you want a career where you are making a real impact and benefiting both society and the environment, you should consider coming to work for CALSTART.
Ideal Candidate
CALSTART seeks a Program Manager that has the ability to manage a diversity of project responsibilities and needs, is a proactive problem solver, and coordinates effectively with supporting team members to ensure that all project tasks and deliverables are met and executed in a timely fashion. The candidate will have strong interpersonal, written and spoken communication skills; experience in managing grant administration and incentive programs; coordinating and working closely with multiple project partners; monitoring and analyzing data for technical reports; project funding and budget management; and experience with information technology and contact management software.
CALSTART seeks a team member with a passion for the organization’s mission and for making a difference, who can anticipate and fulfill project partner needs, and supports an environment that promotes inclusiveness and team-building. Successful candidates must have a positive “can do” attitude and to learn and grow and strive for excellence.
He or she will have the necessary skills to oversee project management responsibilities for HVIP and would perform the following tasks with strong competency:
Track and manage project activities, project policies and guidelines, team coordination, communications, required reporting, vehicle and vendor eligibility, voucher status, and budget expenditure;
Identify key program needs and manage support staff on meeting project deliverables and timelines;
Follow and support detailed standard operating procedures to review voucher incentive applications and varied, complex supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness;
Understand and be able to explain complex project requirements to program applicants/participants;
Engage regularly with HVIP stakeholders and partners to inform project goals and objectives, address key barriers and challenges, and identify opportunities and solutions to improve project participation and outcomes;
Manage critical client relationships, ensuring successful negotiation and delivery of project deliverables, trouble-shooting, and improving ongoing delivery of project deliverables;
Identify issues which may require deviation from standard practices and work with team leads on solution-finding;
Manage and support schedule and logistics of industry and stakeholder working groups and meetings;
Collaborate with trade groups, local government representatives, regulators, and funding agencies to continue ongoing coordination and evaluation to streamline, leverage resources and learnings and support project improvements;
Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships to ensure completion of objectives and deliverables;
Present at industry and community events including the preparation of presentations and briefs;
Conduct data collection, analyze results and generate technical reports on voucher status, fleet usage, greenhouse gas and air quality benefits, participation of clean vehicles in disadvantaged communities, and market assessment; and
Support with managing the redevelopment and implementation of an online voucher processing database.
Necessary Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 to 5 years of professional experience in grant and incentive program management and administration, industry/business engagement, data collection and analysis, and business transactional accounts. The candidate should have existing knowledge of and experience with environmental and energy issues and the transportation industry.
The candidate must have a high degree of proficiency in written and oral communications and must have the capability of presenting to and working with diverse stakeholder groups. The candidate must work well in a team environment, display personal initiative and be driven by a passion for the clean transportation industry. It is essential that the candidate be well organized and have strong project management capabilities. The candidate should be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of applications, with a high degree of competence in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. The candidate must also be able to demonstrate initiative, independently manage time, and multi-task in a deadline-oriented environment. A strong attention to detail will be required.
The ideal candidate should have the following experience.
Proven track record and high proficiency in project management across various stages of project development and implementation (initiating, planning, execution, monitoring and completion);
Knowledge of data analysis;
Strong organizational and planning skills;
Strong personnel management skills;
Understanding of or interest in clean transportation, energy efficiency and sustainability;
Ability to think ahead, propose new ideas, take active steps in addressing challenges, and implementing new strategies/approaches to adapt to new/changing priorities;
Ability to engage and communicate tactfully and persuasively with a variety of stakeholders through oral and written communication methods;
Must be extremely detailed oriented and perform within project deadlines;
Ability to manage data, conduct analysis, generate reports and support IT management/development; and
Ability to take initiative, manage multiple tasks, and work in a fast pace business environment.
Additional Skills and Use of Tools
The following skills and knowledge of are highly preferred or would open additional opportunities. They will be viewed favorably and will provide an advantage:
Advanced proficiency with Excel
Relational database development, maintenance and reporting
Experience with WordPress, and other website development tools
Experience with Google Analytics and CRM
Data visualization software (e.g. Tableau)
GIS Mapping software (e.g. ESRI, ArcMap 9+, QGIS)
Compensation and Benefits
CALSTART offers a strong compensation package. In addition to a competitive salary, CALSTART currently offers employees a company-paid HMO health plan including dental and vision care. The compensation plan also includes a retirement plan equivalent to 8 percent of the annual salary. CALSTART allows for flexible work hours as appropriate, and provides funding for transit. The organization also has a strong interest in employee growth and skills development.
Sep 27, 2018
Position Overview
CALSTART has an immediate opening for a highly-motivated person to join our team as a Program Manager for Incentive Program Administration. The ideal candidate will play an important role in supporting high impact clean transportation projects by managing project coordination and implementation of the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). HVIP provides incentives to California fleets for the purchase of clean trucks and buses. HVIP is funded by the California Air Resources Board and administered by CALSTART. In this role, the Program Manager for Incentive Program Administration will support the Director of Market Acceleration in managing the day-to-day operations of a multi-million-dollar market transformational project focused on advancing the commercialization and penetration of advanced medium and heavy-duty clean vehicles. The position will be based in the CALSTART solar-powered headquarters in Pasadena, California.
About CALSTART
CALSTART‘s mission is to improve air quality, combat climate change, strengthen the economy, and create jobs by growing the clean transportation technology industry. With more than 25 years of experience, CALSTART is recognized nationally and internationally as an effective industry catalyst organization. CALSTART’s member companies are diverse and include Tesla Motors, UPS, Ford, the Union of Concerned Scientists, Kenworth, General Motors, Southern California Gas and Southern California Edison. CALSTART focuses its work in four major initiatives: cars, buses, trucks (including non-road vehicles), and fuels. CALSTART advances each of these sectors by supporting technology development, assessing and validating new technologies and products, accelerating market growth by supporting clean vehicle incentive programs, providing policy guidance and implementation, and giving valued-added services to its member organizations. CALSTART is a national organization with multiple offices in several states. We believe now is our time and we are planning for growth. If you want a career where you are making a real impact and benefiting both society and the environment, you should consider coming to work for CALSTART.
Ideal Candidate
CALSTART seeks a Program Manager that has the ability to manage a diversity of project responsibilities and needs, is a proactive problem solver, and coordinates effectively with supporting team members to ensure that all project tasks and deliverables are met and executed in a timely fashion. The candidate will have strong interpersonal, written and spoken communication skills; experience in managing grant administration and incentive programs; coordinating and working closely with multiple project partners; monitoring and analyzing data for technical reports; project funding and budget management; and experience with information technology and contact management software.
CALSTART seeks a team member with a passion for the organization’s mission and for making a difference, who can anticipate and fulfill project partner needs, and supports an environment that promotes inclusiveness and team-building. Successful candidates must have a positive “can do” attitude and to learn and grow and strive for excellence.
He or she will have the necessary skills to oversee project management responsibilities for HVIP and would perform the following tasks with strong competency:
Track and manage project activities, project policies and guidelines, team coordination, communications, required reporting, vehicle and vendor eligibility, voucher status, and budget expenditure;
Identify key program needs and manage support staff on meeting project deliverables and timelines;
Follow and support detailed standard operating procedures to review voucher incentive applications and varied, complex supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness;
Understand and be able to explain complex project requirements to program applicants/participants;
Engage regularly with HVIP stakeholders and partners to inform project goals and objectives, address key barriers and challenges, and identify opportunities and solutions to improve project participation and outcomes;
Manage critical client relationships, ensuring successful negotiation and delivery of project deliverables, trouble-shooting, and improving ongoing delivery of project deliverables;
Identify issues which may require deviation from standard practices and work with team leads on solution-finding;
Manage and support schedule and logistics of industry and stakeholder working groups and meetings;
Collaborate with trade groups, local government representatives, regulators, and funding agencies to continue ongoing coordination and evaluation to streamline, leverage resources and learnings and support project improvements;
Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships to ensure completion of objectives and deliverables;
Present at industry and community events including the preparation of presentations and briefs;
Conduct data collection, analyze results and generate technical reports on voucher status, fleet usage, greenhouse gas and air quality benefits, participation of clean vehicles in disadvantaged communities, and market assessment; and
Support with managing the redevelopment and implementation of an online voucher processing database.
Necessary Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 to 5 years of professional experience in grant and incentive program management and administration, industry/business engagement, data collection and analysis, and business transactional accounts. The candidate should have existing knowledge of and experience with environmental and energy issues and the transportation industry.
The candidate must have a high degree of proficiency in written and oral communications and must have the capability of presenting to and working with diverse stakeholder groups. The candidate must work well in a team environment, display personal initiative and be driven by a passion for the clean transportation industry. It is essential that the candidate be well organized and have strong project management capabilities. The candidate should be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of applications, with a high degree of competence in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. The candidate must also be able to demonstrate initiative, independently manage time, and multi-task in a deadline-oriented environment. A strong attention to detail will be required.
The ideal candidate should have the following experience.
Proven track record and high proficiency in project management across various stages of project development and implementation (initiating, planning, execution, monitoring and completion);
Knowledge of data analysis;
Strong organizational and planning skills;
Strong personnel management skills;
Understanding of or interest in clean transportation, energy efficiency and sustainability;
Ability to think ahead, propose new ideas, take active steps in addressing challenges, and implementing new strategies/approaches to adapt to new/changing priorities;
Ability to engage and communicate tactfully and persuasively with a variety of stakeholders through oral and written communication methods;
Must be extremely detailed oriented and perform within project deadlines;
Ability to manage data, conduct analysis, generate reports and support IT management/development; and
Ability to take initiative, manage multiple tasks, and work in a fast pace business environment.
Additional Skills and Use of Tools
The following skills and knowledge of are highly preferred or would open additional opportunities. They will be viewed favorably and will provide an advantage:
Advanced proficiency with Excel
Relational database development, maintenance and reporting
Experience with WordPress, and other website development tools
Experience with Google Analytics and CRM
Data visualization software (e.g. Tableau)
GIS Mapping software (e.g. ESRI, ArcMap 9+, QGIS)
Compensation and Benefits
CALSTART offers a strong compensation package. In addition to a competitive salary, CALSTART currently offers employees a company-paid HMO health plan including dental and vision care. The compensation plan also includes a retirement plan equivalent to 8 percent of the annual salary. CALSTART allows for flexible work hours as appropriate, and provides funding for transit. The organization also has a strong interest in employee growth and skills development.
Senior Manager, Corporate Climate Engagement
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization engaging the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the global economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description & Responsibilities
The Senior Manager, Corporate Climate Engagement will coordinate Ceres’ campaign on carbon asset risk to address climate risk issues facing the energy sector. The successful applicant will work with Ceres’ Oil and Gas, Electric Power, Investor Network and Climate Action 100+ teams to mobilize investors to help prevent catastrophic impacts of climate change by pressuring fossil fuel companies to invest significantly less capital in carbon intensive business models and assets. The Senior Manager will also support engagements with other key market actors who have the power to influence how the fossil fuel industry invests its capital.
This is an exciting time to be working with some of the world’s largest investors to engage with an industry that has considerable influence over the world’s future energy mix. This is a full-time position, based in our Boston office and reporting to the Director of Oil and Gas .
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develop and execute Ceres’ organizational strategy for advancing the Carbon Asset Risk campaign.
Develop and implement a comprehensive campaign strategy to discourage continued fossil fuel industry investment in high carbon fuels and infrastructure, and to encourage rapid transition to low-carbon energy.
Conduct an annual assessment of the campaign and refine strategies and tactics based on evaluation.
Mobilize a multi-trillion dollar investor coalition with the goal of reducing industry investment in at-risk assets.
Continue to refine and strengthen the business case for investor action on carbon asset risk, by managing and/or conducting research.
Work with Ceres’ Communications and Marketing team as well as Ceres’ Climate & Energy Communications Manager to develop and execute communications strategies to persuade key decision makers of the risks of high cost/high carbon fossil fuel investments.
Partner with other Ceres teams, including the Electric Power, Transportation, Investor Network and Climate Action 100+ teams, to execute Ceres’ carbon asset risk strategy.
Support the development of fundraising proposals and reports related to Ceres’ carbon asset risk work.
Supervise work of consultants necessary to advance campaign objectives.
Assist or lead with management of events to advance campaign objectives.
Travel, as needed, to engage with companies, investors and stakeholders.
As needed, support other campaigns on other key sustainability issues for Ceres.
Qualifications
Minimum of seven years of work experience in a related field.
Advocacy or campaign experience is required.
Bachelor degree required and advanced degree in related field preferred.
Knowledge of, and experience related to, climate change, the energy sector and corporate sustainability issues; knowledge of the oil and gas and/or electric power industries is preferred, but not required.
An understanding of the role of corporate finance and the investor community (including investment firms, financial institutions, and institutional investors) is preferred, but not required.
Strong strategic thinking and tactical skills, and ability to mobilize constituencies toward identified goals.
Experience managing and strengthening relationships and coordinating with multiple partners and coalitions, and/or consultants.
Sound judgement, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, superior leadership ability, strong initiative and motivation.
Successful record of organizing and executing multiple projects and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to deliver specific projects and initiatives independently and leading a team.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Strong meeting facilitation and verbal communication skills.
Aptitude for learning and synthesizing complex subject matter to advance advocacy objectives.
Experience supervising staff members or external consultants.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Oct 15, 2018
Full time
Senior Manager, Corporate Climate Engagement
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization engaging the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the global economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description & Responsibilities
The Senior Manager, Corporate Climate Engagement will coordinate Ceres’ campaign on carbon asset risk to address climate risk issues facing the energy sector. The successful applicant will work with Ceres’ Oil and Gas, Electric Power, Investor Network and Climate Action 100+ teams to mobilize investors to help prevent catastrophic impacts of climate change by pressuring fossil fuel companies to invest significantly less capital in carbon intensive business models and assets. The Senior Manager will also support engagements with other key market actors who have the power to influence how the fossil fuel industry invests its capital.
This is an exciting time to be working with some of the world’s largest investors to engage with an industry that has considerable influence over the world’s future energy mix. This is a full-time position, based in our Boston office and reporting to the Director of Oil and Gas .
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develop and execute Ceres’ organizational strategy for advancing the Carbon Asset Risk campaign.
Develop and implement a comprehensive campaign strategy to discourage continued fossil fuel industry investment in high carbon fuels and infrastructure, and to encourage rapid transition to low-carbon energy.
Conduct an annual assessment of the campaign and refine strategies and tactics based on evaluation.
Mobilize a multi-trillion dollar investor coalition with the goal of reducing industry investment in at-risk assets.
Continue to refine and strengthen the business case for investor action on carbon asset risk, by managing and/or conducting research.
Work with Ceres’ Communications and Marketing team as well as Ceres’ Climate & Energy Communications Manager to develop and execute communications strategies to persuade key decision makers of the risks of high cost/high carbon fossil fuel investments.
Partner with other Ceres teams, including the Electric Power, Transportation, Investor Network and Climate Action 100+ teams, to execute Ceres’ carbon asset risk strategy.
Support the development of fundraising proposals and reports related to Ceres’ carbon asset risk work.
Supervise work of consultants necessary to advance campaign objectives.
Assist or lead with management of events to advance campaign objectives.
Travel, as needed, to engage with companies, investors and stakeholders.
As needed, support other campaigns on other key sustainability issues for Ceres.
Qualifications
Minimum of seven years of work experience in a related field.
Advocacy or campaign experience is required.
Bachelor degree required and advanced degree in related field preferred.
Knowledge of, and experience related to, climate change, the energy sector and corporate sustainability issues; knowledge of the oil and gas and/or electric power industries is preferred, but not required.
An understanding of the role of corporate finance and the investor community (including investment firms, financial institutions, and institutional investors) is preferred, but not required.
Strong strategic thinking and tactical skills, and ability to mobilize constituencies toward identified goals.
Experience managing and strengthening relationships and coordinating with multiple partners and coalitions, and/or consultants.
Sound judgement, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, superior leadership ability, strong initiative and motivation.
Successful record of organizing and executing multiple projects and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to deliver specific projects and initiatives independently and leading a team.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Strong meeting facilitation and verbal communication skills.
Aptitude for learning and synthesizing complex subject matter to advance advocacy objectives.
Experience supervising staff members or external consultants.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Manager, Communications and Marketing
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description and Responsibilities
The Manager of Communications and Marketing will develop and execute short and long-term communications and marketing strategies for our Food and Water initiatives to elevate the leadership and actions of influential investors and companies on a host of sustainability issues, including water, food and deforestation, and expand Ceres position as a thought leader on these issues in the U.S. and around the globe. Ceres works with the most influential investors and companies to tackle sustainability risks and opportunities, and reduce the impacts of threats on our planet and natural resources, including fresh sources of water and forests.
Embedded within the Water and Food team, and working closely with the Communications and Marketing team, the Manager will be responsible for executing media strategies and generating earned media coverage through an array of media relations and cultivation tactics. This position will be responsible for developing related-media materials and placing thought leadership columns in targeted investor, business and financial outlets, while leveraging messaging and content around key Ceres and external events and moments.
This position will also support the execution of paid and unpaid marketing strategies, developing corresponding materials to market key reports and investor engagement tools, and campaigns and initiatives, and provide input on website, social media and eCommunity messaging to amplify impact across Ceres’ digital platforms.
This is a full-time salaried position. This person will report to the Senior Director, Water and Food and have a dotted line relationship to the Department Director of Communications and Marketing. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Work closely with communications and marketing team to develop and execute long-term communications and marketing strategies for Ceres
Conduct targeted media relations and outreach to generate uptake in earned news coverage of Ceres experts/thought leadership as well as investor and company leadership and action.
Work with Ceres experts and investor and company media spokespeople to conduct on-the-record interviews, provide quotes and statements, author columns/op-eds and editorials, and support social media amplification.
Execute media strategies for research reports and initiative rollouts, ensuring coordination internally and with external partners, and consistency in framing, messaging and design.
Identify key events and moments to leverage messaging and content, ensuring activities are coordinated and organized closely together with relevant initiatives, and with Ceres’ overall communications and marketing priorities and calendar.
Support strategies for paid and unpaid marketing tactics to market reports, investor engagement tools, and campaigns and initiatives.
Identify and cultivate new strategic (paid and unpaid) media/social media partnerships.
Provide input on website, social media, eCommunity messaging to amplify impact across all Ceres’ digital platforms.
Ensure regular communications with investor and company communications staff to cultivate and maintain those relationships.
Provide communications and marketing support as needed for key Ceres events (e.g. Ceres Conference, Investor Summit on Climate Risk, etc.).
Qualifications
Bachelor degree, required. Graduate degree, preferred.
5 years of work experience in journalism, communications, public relations, required.
Experience developing media relations strategies and working in fast-paced media environments.
Strong writing and fact-checking skills with experience writing for media audiences including pitches, press releases, statements, columns/op-eds, etc.
Experience with producing content that resonate with various audiences including media, policymakers and the business community.
Demonstrated interest in water and food and/or sustainability issues, preferred.
Existing relationships with water and food, business and financial reporters, preferred.
Experience managing and strengthening relationships and coordinating with multiple partners.
Strong pitching and organizational skills.
Ability to regularly evaluate workload and prioritize projects.
Able to direct and manage multiple projects at the same time.
Able to work well independently and as a team member.
Comfortable working with different personalities and people.
Desire to work in a mission-driven and nonprofit environment.
How to Apply We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Oct 15, 2018
Full time
Manager, Communications and Marketing
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description and Responsibilities
The Manager of Communications and Marketing will develop and execute short and long-term communications and marketing strategies for our Food and Water initiatives to elevate the leadership and actions of influential investors and companies on a host of sustainability issues, including water, food and deforestation, and expand Ceres position as a thought leader on these issues in the U.S. and around the globe. Ceres works with the most influential investors and companies to tackle sustainability risks and opportunities, and reduce the impacts of threats on our planet and natural resources, including fresh sources of water and forests.
Embedded within the Water and Food team, and working closely with the Communications and Marketing team, the Manager will be responsible for executing media strategies and generating earned media coverage through an array of media relations and cultivation tactics. This position will be responsible for developing related-media materials and placing thought leadership columns in targeted investor, business and financial outlets, while leveraging messaging and content around key Ceres and external events and moments.
This position will also support the execution of paid and unpaid marketing strategies, developing corresponding materials to market key reports and investor engagement tools, and campaigns and initiatives, and provide input on website, social media and eCommunity messaging to amplify impact across Ceres’ digital platforms.
This is a full-time salaried position. This person will report to the Senior Director, Water and Food and have a dotted line relationship to the Department Director of Communications and Marketing. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Work closely with communications and marketing team to develop and execute long-term communications and marketing strategies for Ceres
Conduct targeted media relations and outreach to generate uptake in earned news coverage of Ceres experts/thought leadership as well as investor and company leadership and action.
Work with Ceres experts and investor and company media spokespeople to conduct on-the-record interviews, provide quotes and statements, author columns/op-eds and editorials, and support social media amplification.
Execute media strategies for research reports and initiative rollouts, ensuring coordination internally and with external partners, and consistency in framing, messaging and design.
Identify key events and moments to leverage messaging and content, ensuring activities are coordinated and organized closely together with relevant initiatives, and with Ceres’ overall communications and marketing priorities and calendar.
Support strategies for paid and unpaid marketing tactics to market reports, investor engagement tools, and campaigns and initiatives.
Identify and cultivate new strategic (paid and unpaid) media/social media partnerships.
Provide input on website, social media, eCommunity messaging to amplify impact across all Ceres’ digital platforms.
Ensure regular communications with investor and company communications staff to cultivate and maintain those relationships.
Provide communications and marketing support as needed for key Ceres events (e.g. Ceres Conference, Investor Summit on Climate Risk, etc.).
Qualifications
Bachelor degree, required. Graduate degree, preferred.
5 years of work experience in journalism, communications, public relations, required.
Experience developing media relations strategies and working in fast-paced media environments.
Strong writing and fact-checking skills with experience writing for media audiences including pitches, press releases, statements, columns/op-eds, etc.
Experience with producing content that resonate with various audiences including media, policymakers and the business community.
Demonstrated interest in water and food and/or sustainability issues, preferred.
Existing relationships with water and food, business and financial reporters, preferred.
Experience managing and strengthening relationships and coordinating with multiple partners.
Strong pitching and organizational skills.
Ability to regularly evaluate workload and prioritize projects.
Able to direct and manage multiple projects at the same time.
Able to work well independently and as a team member.
Comfortable working with different personalities and people.
Desire to work in a mission-driven and nonprofit environment.
How to Apply We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Manager, Company Network
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
The Ceres Company Network comprises more than 50 leading U.S. companies that are setting the highest bar for sustainability leadership, committing to robust sustainability goals, and improving resiliency in their operations and supply chains. Ceres enjoys a unique, direct advocacy relationship with Network members, leveraging the Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability —our strategic vision and practical framework for sustainable corporations in the 21st century—as well as access to investors and other advocacy organizations to move companies to make environmental, social and governance considerations integral to their core business strategies.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description and Responsibilities
The Ceres Company Network is led by a collaborative team of sustainable business strategists who bring a depth of expertise in environmental, social and governance issues. At the foundation of Ceres engagement with companies is the Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability –our strategic vision and practical framework for sustainable corporations in the 21st Century. Following the release of the Ceres Roadmap in 2010, Ceres has periodically benchmarked the performance of the largest companies in the U.S.. Our most recent benchmark assessment, Turning Point, was released in early 2018.
Ceres seeks a Manager with a strong subject matter foundation and a passion for driving improvement in corporate sustainability performance to implement the vision of the Ceres Roadmap . The Manager will be a savvy project manager, strong communicator and strategic thinker that will help develop and realize Ceres strategy for expanding the uptake of the Ceres Roadmap with both companies and investors. This is a full-time position, based in our Boston office, with line reporting to one of the Directors of the Company Network. Desired content knowledge encompasses environmental and social sustainability issues, with specific focus on those issues within the corporate and investor communities.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Act as project manager, overseeing all work related to the Ceres Roadmap —including project work with member and non-member companies, communication and rollout activities related to Ceres most recent benchmarking assessment Turning Point, and strategic planning and development for future work related to the Ceres Roadmap— including a fourth benchmarking assessment;
Contribute to the design, development and implementation of tools and resources to drive forward leadership in corporate sustainability practice as defined in the Ceres Roadmap;
Lead marketing and outreach efforts for fee for service work related to the Ceres Roadmap and Turning Point, with responsibility for increasing and diversifying Company Network revenue ;
Lead, in coordination with Ceres Development Team, the Ceres Roadmap related fundraising activities with individual, corporate and/or foundation contacts, including the preparation of proposals, presentations and other related development materials;
Help manage a small portfolio of Company Network members, supporting their direct engagement and advocating for implementation of the Ceres Roadmap expectations;
Assess company performance against the Ceres Roadmap and Turning Point project work, and provide expert guidance on topics including governance, climate and energy, water, labor and human rights, and sustainable supply chains, among others;
Coordinate and develop Ceres’ public communications (via website, social media, online media, print and other mediums) focused on the Ceres Roadmap and related content;
Provide support to the Company Network team and other Ceres staff in development of presentations, talking points, speeches, etc. related to the Ceres Roadmap and Turning Point ;
Maintain the Ceres Roadmap website ( ceres.org/roadmap ) and Turning Point website ( www.ceres.org/turningpoint ),developing fresh content and new user experiences;
Develop external engagement opportunities (e.g. webinars, workshops, small events) that provide opportunity for deeper focus on particular issues areas covered in the Ceres Roadmap, such as governance, water stewardship, renewable energy, and sustainable supply chains;
Engage cross-organizationally with each of the Ceres programmatic teams—tapping into their expertise and supporting organizational priorities;
Assist in the planning of the annual Ceres Conference program and other events; and
Represent Ceres externally by attending and speaking at relevant conferences and events.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree, required; master degree preferred.
Five years or more of direct experience working on sustainability and corporate responsibility issues in the corporate, investor or non-profit sectors.
Significant and sophisticated project management experience, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Evidence of project and people management across all levels within an organization.
Proven business development experience, including a track record of establishing new revenue streams and/or securing foundation funding.
In-depth knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues and an understanding of corporations (including corporate reporting and business strategy tools), the socially responsible investment community, and the environmental and sustainability movements.
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills for both internal and external audiences.
Effective facilitation skills with the ability to bring divergent ideas to a productive conclusion.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Proven leadership and people skills, including a demonstrated ability to mentor the skills and effectiveness of other team members.
Ability to move seamlessly between collaborative, team-driven activities and independent projects.
Ability to bring a positive outlook and energetic commitment to working at Ceres on a daily basis and to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to be an advocate.
Experience in North American context is required, coupled with an understanding of the broader international context for sustainability.
Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above.
Passion for accelerating and expanding the adoption of sustainable business practices and solutions to build a healthy global economy.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying, please should submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Oct 15, 2018
Full time
Manager, Company Network
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
The Ceres Company Network comprises more than 50 leading U.S. companies that are setting the highest bar for sustainability leadership, committing to robust sustainability goals, and improving resiliency in their operations and supply chains. Ceres enjoys a unique, direct advocacy relationship with Network members, leveraging the Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability —our strategic vision and practical framework for sustainable corporations in the 21st century—as well as access to investors and other advocacy organizations to move companies to make environmental, social and governance considerations integral to their core business strategies.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description and Responsibilities
The Ceres Company Network is led by a collaborative team of sustainable business strategists who bring a depth of expertise in environmental, social and governance issues. At the foundation of Ceres engagement with companies is the Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability –our strategic vision and practical framework for sustainable corporations in the 21st Century. Following the release of the Ceres Roadmap in 2010, Ceres has periodically benchmarked the performance of the largest companies in the U.S.. Our most recent benchmark assessment, Turning Point, was released in early 2018.
Ceres seeks a Manager with a strong subject matter foundation and a passion for driving improvement in corporate sustainability performance to implement the vision of the Ceres Roadmap . The Manager will be a savvy project manager, strong communicator and strategic thinker that will help develop and realize Ceres strategy for expanding the uptake of the Ceres Roadmap with both companies and investors. This is a full-time position, based in our Boston office, with line reporting to one of the Directors of the Company Network. Desired content knowledge encompasses environmental and social sustainability issues, with specific focus on those issues within the corporate and investor communities.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Act as project manager, overseeing all work related to the Ceres Roadmap —including project work with member and non-member companies, communication and rollout activities related to Ceres most recent benchmarking assessment Turning Point, and strategic planning and development for future work related to the Ceres Roadmap— including a fourth benchmarking assessment;
Contribute to the design, development and implementation of tools and resources to drive forward leadership in corporate sustainability practice as defined in the Ceres Roadmap;
Lead marketing and outreach efforts for fee for service work related to the Ceres Roadmap and Turning Point, with responsibility for increasing and diversifying Company Network revenue ;
Lead, in coordination with Ceres Development Team, the Ceres Roadmap related fundraising activities with individual, corporate and/or foundation contacts, including the preparation of proposals, presentations and other related development materials;
Help manage a small portfolio of Company Network members, supporting their direct engagement and advocating for implementation of the Ceres Roadmap expectations;
Assess company performance against the Ceres Roadmap and Turning Point project work, and provide expert guidance on topics including governance, climate and energy, water, labor and human rights, and sustainable supply chains, among others;
Coordinate and develop Ceres’ public communications (via website, social media, online media, print and other mediums) focused on the Ceres Roadmap and related content;
Provide support to the Company Network team and other Ceres staff in development of presentations, talking points, speeches, etc. related to the Ceres Roadmap and Turning Point ;
Maintain the Ceres Roadmap website ( ceres.org/roadmap ) and Turning Point website ( www.ceres.org/turningpoint ),developing fresh content and new user experiences;
Develop external engagement opportunities (e.g. webinars, workshops, small events) that provide opportunity for deeper focus on particular issues areas covered in the Ceres Roadmap, such as governance, water stewardship, renewable energy, and sustainable supply chains;
Engage cross-organizationally with each of the Ceres programmatic teams—tapping into their expertise and supporting organizational priorities;
Assist in the planning of the annual Ceres Conference program and other events; and
Represent Ceres externally by attending and speaking at relevant conferences and events.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree, required; master degree preferred.
Five years or more of direct experience working on sustainability and corporate responsibility issues in the corporate, investor or non-profit sectors.
Significant and sophisticated project management experience, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Evidence of project and people management across all levels within an organization.
Proven business development experience, including a track record of establishing new revenue streams and/or securing foundation funding.
In-depth knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues and an understanding of corporations (including corporate reporting and business strategy tools), the socially responsible investment community, and the environmental and sustainability movements.
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills for both internal and external audiences.
Effective facilitation skills with the ability to bring divergent ideas to a productive conclusion.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Proven leadership and people skills, including a demonstrated ability to mentor the skills and effectiveness of other team members.
Ability to move seamlessly between collaborative, team-driven activities and independent projects.
Ability to bring a positive outlook and energetic commitment to working at Ceres on a daily basis and to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to be an advocate.
Experience in North American context is required, coupled with an understanding of the broader international context for sustainability.
Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above.
Passion for accelerating and expanding the adoption of sustainable business practices and solutions to build a healthy global economy.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying, please should submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Associate, Website
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description & Responsibilities
Ceres is looking for an innovative, detail-oriented person to help advance our work and market the organization on the digital stage. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, dynamic organization and put your digital and analytic skills to good use to help promote and communicate our work to tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges like climate change, water scarcity and human right abuses. The Website Associate will join the Communications and Marketing team to help Ceres build and maintain its suite of websites, manage online distribution and marketing platforms and inform web and digital strategy decisions with curated data analysis.
The website associate will work across the organization to effectively communicate our work and impact across various issues and sectors, build our online presence and increase brand recognition, and attract new interest and support for our mission via the Ceres website. This is a full-time position, based in our Boston office and will report to the Digital Director of Communications and Marketing.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Overall maintenance of the Ceres websites (posting new content and job announcements, building new landing pages, leading communication with web developers and consultants on custom projects and managing domain configuration or other technical and administrative needs)
Working with programs and teams to update key website content that will best represent and market their programs, networks and impacts to an online audience
Owning branding guidelines to ensure consistency on Ceres website and digital marketing materials
Providing support for Ceres major events and campaigns by building and maintaining event websites, mobile apps and registration systems, and supporting the events team on site
Using Google Analytics to monitor and analyze key metrics and work with programs, teams and the Digital Director to make strategic recommendations based on your analysis
Providing regular website statistics reports on online engagement to the digital communications and Ceres leadership teams
Use Google Adwords to market Ceres website, events, projects and reports. Manage Ceres Google Adwords program to drive high quality traffic to the Ceres website.
Manage external online news posts, including posting original Ceres content on Forbes, Huffington Post, National Geographic, 3BL and other online distribution platforms
Other duties, some administrative, as assigned by the Digital Director and Senior Director of Marketing and Communications
Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor degree, preferred.
2-3 years of relevant work experience, required.
Experience using a content management systems, such as Plone, Wordpress, or Drupal, etc.
Drupal highly desired, but not necessary
Prior experience managing, updating and maintaining websites, required
Working knowledge of HTML, required
Demonstrated interested in environmental or sustainability issues, preferred
Prior office experience, preferred
Prior experience with data analysis platforms, like Google Analytics, Google Data Studio, or AddThis, preferred
Strong organizational skills
Ability to translate highly technical things to a non-technical staff
Ability to evaluate workload and prioritize projects
Able to manage multiple tasks at the same time, and shift quickly from one to the next
Able to work well independently and as a team member
Comfortable working with different personalities
Desire to work in a mission-driven / nonprofit environment
Marketing/Branding experience a plus
Strong sense of design and knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, preferred
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Oct 15, 2018
Full time
Associate, Website
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description & Responsibilities
Ceres is looking for an innovative, detail-oriented person to help advance our work and market the organization on the digital stage. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, dynamic organization and put your digital and analytic skills to good use to help promote and communicate our work to tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges like climate change, water scarcity and human right abuses. The Website Associate will join the Communications and Marketing team to help Ceres build and maintain its suite of websites, manage online distribution and marketing platforms and inform web and digital strategy decisions with curated data analysis.
The website associate will work across the organization to effectively communicate our work and impact across various issues and sectors, build our online presence and increase brand recognition, and attract new interest and support for our mission via the Ceres website. This is a full-time position, based in our Boston office and will report to the Digital Director of Communications and Marketing.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Overall maintenance of the Ceres websites (posting new content and job announcements, building new landing pages, leading communication with web developers and consultants on custom projects and managing domain configuration or other technical and administrative needs)
Working with programs and teams to update key website content that will best represent and market their programs, networks and impacts to an online audience
Owning branding guidelines to ensure consistency on Ceres website and digital marketing materials
Providing support for Ceres major events and campaigns by building and maintaining event websites, mobile apps and registration systems, and supporting the events team on site
Using Google Analytics to monitor and analyze key metrics and work with programs, teams and the Digital Director to make strategic recommendations based on your analysis
Providing regular website statistics reports on online engagement to the digital communications and Ceres leadership teams
Use Google Adwords to market Ceres website, events, projects and reports. Manage Ceres Google Adwords program to drive high quality traffic to the Ceres website.
Manage external online news posts, including posting original Ceres content on Forbes, Huffington Post, National Geographic, 3BL and other online distribution platforms
Other duties, some administrative, as assigned by the Digital Director and Senior Director of Marketing and Communications
Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor degree, preferred.
2-3 years of relevant work experience, required.
Experience using a content management systems, such as Plone, Wordpress, or Drupal, etc.
Drupal highly desired, but not necessary
Prior experience managing, updating and maintaining websites, required
Working knowledge of HTML, required
Demonstrated interested in environmental or sustainability issues, preferred
Prior office experience, preferred
Prior experience with data analysis platforms, like Google Analytics, Google Data Studio, or AddThis, preferred
Strong organizational skills
Ability to translate highly technical things to a non-technical staff
Ability to evaluate workload and prioritize projects
Able to manage multiple tasks at the same time, and shift quickly from one to the next
Able to work well independently and as a team member
Comfortable working with different personalities
Desire to work in a mission-driven / nonprofit environment
Marketing/Branding experience a plus
Strong sense of design and knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, preferred
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Director, Investor Network
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description & Responsibilities
The Director plays a key relationship management role on the Investor Network. The Ceres Investor Network on Climate Risk and Sustainability is a group of more than 150 leading institutional investors with collective assets under management of over $17.3 trillion. We are looking for candidates who are strategic thinkers and understand U.S. institutional investment finance markets. The Ceres Investor Network is specifically looking for someone that will manage high-level engagement with institutional investors to recruit, retain and engage members of our Investor Network, primarily based on the East Coast . This full-time position is based in Boston, MA, and reports to the Senior Program Director of the Investor Network team.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Manage and deepen Ceres’ relationships with asset owners and asset managers, serving a dedicated portfolio of investors.
Develop strategic plans for engaging priority members in Ceres initiatives and campaigns, supporting the members in integrating material ESG issues into their investment processes.
Recruit strategic new asset owner and asset manager members to the Investor Network from both the U.S. and Canada and encourage their action on ESG issues.
Promote “sustainable investment” policies and practices that incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into the investment decision-making process.
Manage or contribute to one or more Investor Network working groups and project work with investors.
Partner with the Communications team in developing media messaging and communications materials, such as op-eds, press releases, reports, and blogs.
Attend and participate in key investor meetings and events.
Track Investor Network member progress and impact on sustainable investment metrics including implementation of 21stCentury Investor Blueprint steps, new investment commitments, and participation in Ceres working groups utilizing the Ceres Salesforce platform.
Make public presentations at investor conferences on ESG integration issues, low carbon/clean energy investment opportunities, Ceres policy priorities or other special topics of interest to Ceres and Investor Network members.
Partner with Program Director in funder meetings and outreach to potential new funders, with the Ceres Development Team.
Participate in planning and organizing Ceres annual conference and program events for both the Investor Network.
Partner with Senior Program Director on team management and annual planning.
Train and supervise other Investor Network team staff or interns.
Travel as necessary for relationship management purposes.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree required.
Graduate degree in business, environment, law or public policy preferred.
At least ten years of work experience, preferably direct experience working in investment sector on sustainability-related issues. Knowledge of climate and energy issues desirable.
An understanding of institutional investors and financial markets.
Demonstrated experience with relationship management.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Strong writing skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills, especially with senior-level executives.
Public speaking skills.
Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
Successful record of organizing multiple projects, delivering on time, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
3+ years of experience supervising staff, including ability to provide training and support staff development.
Desire to work in a not-for-profit, advocacy-focused organization.
Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above.
Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications.
Interest and willingness to be trained on specific applications necessary for work: ReadyTalk, Salesforce, listserv program, Bloomberg Terminal, etc.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Oct 15, 2018
Full time
Director, Investor Network
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description & Responsibilities
The Director plays a key relationship management role on the Investor Network. The Ceres Investor Network on Climate Risk and Sustainability is a group of more than 150 leading institutional investors with collective assets under management of over $17.3 trillion. We are looking for candidates who are strategic thinkers and understand U.S. institutional investment finance markets. The Ceres Investor Network is specifically looking for someone that will manage high-level engagement with institutional investors to recruit, retain and engage members of our Investor Network, primarily based on the East Coast . This full-time position is based in Boston, MA, and reports to the Senior Program Director of the Investor Network team.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Manage and deepen Ceres’ relationships with asset owners and asset managers, serving a dedicated portfolio of investors.
Develop strategic plans for engaging priority members in Ceres initiatives and campaigns, supporting the members in integrating material ESG issues into their investment processes.
Recruit strategic new asset owner and asset manager members to the Investor Network from both the U.S. and Canada and encourage their action on ESG issues.
Promote “sustainable investment” policies and practices that incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into the investment decision-making process.
Manage or contribute to one or more Investor Network working groups and project work with investors.
Partner with the Communications team in developing media messaging and communications materials, such as op-eds, press releases, reports, and blogs.
Attend and participate in key investor meetings and events.
Track Investor Network member progress and impact on sustainable investment metrics including implementation of 21stCentury Investor Blueprint steps, new investment commitments, and participation in Ceres working groups utilizing the Ceres Salesforce platform.
Make public presentations at investor conferences on ESG integration issues, low carbon/clean energy investment opportunities, Ceres policy priorities or other special topics of interest to Ceres and Investor Network members.
Partner with Program Director in funder meetings and outreach to potential new funders, with the Ceres Development Team.
Participate in planning and organizing Ceres annual conference and program events for both the Investor Network.
Partner with Senior Program Director on team management and annual planning.
Train and supervise other Investor Network team staff or interns.
Travel as necessary for relationship management purposes.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree required.
Graduate degree in business, environment, law or public policy preferred.
At least ten years of work experience, preferably direct experience working in investment sector on sustainability-related issues. Knowledge of climate and energy issues desirable.
An understanding of institutional investors and financial markets.
Demonstrated experience with relationship management.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Strong writing skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills, especially with senior-level executives.
Public speaking skills.
Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
Successful record of organizing multiple projects, delivering on time, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
3+ years of experience supervising staff, including ability to provide training and support staff development.
Desire to work in a not-for-profit, advocacy-focused organization.
Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above.
Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications.
Interest and willingness to be trained on specific applications necessary for work: ReadyTalk, Salesforce, listserv program, Bloomberg Terminal, etc.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Project overview The conservation science (CS) program works to generate and synthesize scientific research that informs conservation policy and frames solutions to global environment challenges. The CS team enhances the scientific foundation of Pew’s environmental work by providing centralized technical expertise, developing research projects, and identifying new scientific results relevant to Pew’s existing and emerging conservation interests. Integrating the results of peer-reviewed research into public policy and campaign strategy development are significant components of the program’s work.
Position overview The officer serves as the principal liaison to staff working in Pew’s two environment portfolios – Americas and international – and Pew’s strategy team on issues relating to terrestrial ecosystems and is responsible for encouraging the development of scientific initiatives that inform new and existing project strategies. In addition to providing high-level scientific expertise across a wide range of topics to project and strategy teams, the officer leads CS’s collaboration with Pew strategy and policy staff to develop, fund, and manage a broad array of scientific research projects. Tasks include contributing relevant information about Pew environment campaigns and strategies to CS staff; collaborating on research design with external contractors and grantees; and leading scientific research projects as appropriate. Other responsibilities include contributing to policy outreach efforts for research and managing aspects of the conservation science program as needed. This position, located in Pew’s Washington, D.C. office, will report to the Project Director, Conservation Science Program.
Responsibilities
Lead strategic thinking for Pew’s environmental science efforts related to terrestrial ecosystems, and contribute to cross-cutting initiatives among environmental programs.
Maintain wide-ranging knowledge of pertinent research in environmental science (including remote sensing and molecular tools) and in-depth understanding of conservation policy to place research results in appropriate context.
Provide technical expertise to Pew’s campaigns and strategy team, with a focus on identifying scientific research that informs policy goals and promotes scientific engagement.
Serve as a primary liaison between the scientific community and Pew, including by recruiting outside experts as necessary.
Coordinate the exchange of information between Pew projects, strategy staff, and conservation science staff. Maintain familiarity with campaign objectives and research relevant to campaign work.
Collaborate broadly with Pew’s environmental projects and strategy staff to identify needs and priorities for scientific research within environmental initiatives.
Develop effective research proposals in coordination with Pew staff and external scientists that address relevant policy and/or strategy needs within suitable timeframes and budgets.
Develop research plans, grants, and contracts to ensure scientific proposals are accurately translated into project agreements
Manage a portfolio of research projects. Duties include: collaborating on research design, tracking project deliverables and deadlines, ensuring coordination of activities with Pew policy and CS staff, and identifying emerging communications opportunities as needed.
As necessary, serve as lead investigator for desk-based research projects, including reviews and meta-analyses; supervise the contributions of other Pew staff in these efforts.
Review and coordinate the communication of scientific analysis and conservation implications of CS-supported environmental research.
Participate in and contribute to CS meetings, workshops, and other events. Assist with other tasks as requested.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in environmental sciences, conservation biology, or a related field strongly preferred. Deep knowledge of remote sensing and/or molecular tools a plus.
Minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience in environmental science and environmental policy issues is required. Specific knowledge of and experience with terrestrial resource management and/or conservation policy strongly preferred.
Superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and manage productive relationships with Pew staff, consultants, partners, grantees, and others. Operates as both a team leader and player in a highly collaborative environment.
Experience working in a technical role within a research or policy institution is highly desirable, as is experience developing and managing a portfolio of environmental research projects.
Demonstrated strategic and analytical skills. Political awareness, with a non-partisan perspective and approach. Experience with state, national and/or intergovernmental institutions preferred.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Strong ability to think strategically and creatively, adjust to changing circumstances, organize time, and remain attentive to detail.
Excellent written and oral communications skills, including ease in communicating complex concepts in a clear, effective manner.
Recognized ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail. Ability to make decisions and operate effectively in uncertain or changing situations.
Travel Occasional domestic and international travel required for conferences and meetings. Total Rewards We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.
The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Oct 05, 2018
Project overview The conservation science (CS) program works to generate and synthesize scientific research that informs conservation policy and frames solutions to global environment challenges. The CS team enhances the scientific foundation of Pew’s environmental work by providing centralized technical expertise, developing research projects, and identifying new scientific results relevant to Pew’s existing and emerging conservation interests. Integrating the results of peer-reviewed research into public policy and campaign strategy development are significant components of the program’s work.
Position overview The officer serves as the principal liaison to staff working in Pew’s two environment portfolios – Americas and international – and Pew’s strategy team on issues relating to terrestrial ecosystems and is responsible for encouraging the development of scientific initiatives that inform new and existing project strategies. In addition to providing high-level scientific expertise across a wide range of topics to project and strategy teams, the officer leads CS’s collaboration with Pew strategy and policy staff to develop, fund, and manage a broad array of scientific research projects. Tasks include contributing relevant information about Pew environment campaigns and strategies to CS staff; collaborating on research design with external contractors and grantees; and leading scientific research projects as appropriate. Other responsibilities include contributing to policy outreach efforts for research and managing aspects of the conservation science program as needed. This position, located in Pew’s Washington, D.C. office, will report to the Project Director, Conservation Science Program.
Responsibilities
Lead strategic thinking for Pew’s environmental science efforts related to terrestrial ecosystems, and contribute to cross-cutting initiatives among environmental programs.
Maintain wide-ranging knowledge of pertinent research in environmental science (including remote sensing and molecular tools) and in-depth understanding of conservation policy to place research results in appropriate context.
Provide technical expertise to Pew’s campaigns and strategy team, with a focus on identifying scientific research that informs policy goals and promotes scientific engagement.
Serve as a primary liaison between the scientific community and Pew, including by recruiting outside experts as necessary.
Coordinate the exchange of information between Pew projects, strategy staff, and conservation science staff. Maintain familiarity with campaign objectives and research relevant to campaign work.
Collaborate broadly with Pew’s environmental projects and strategy staff to identify needs and priorities for scientific research within environmental initiatives.
Develop effective research proposals in coordination with Pew staff and external scientists that address relevant policy and/or strategy needs within suitable timeframes and budgets.
Develop research plans, grants, and contracts to ensure scientific proposals are accurately translated into project agreements
Manage a portfolio of research projects. Duties include: collaborating on research design, tracking project deliverables and deadlines, ensuring coordination of activities with Pew policy and CS staff, and identifying emerging communications opportunities as needed.
As necessary, serve as lead investigator for desk-based research projects, including reviews and meta-analyses; supervise the contributions of other Pew staff in these efforts.
Review and coordinate the communication of scientific analysis and conservation implications of CS-supported environmental research.
Participate in and contribute to CS meetings, workshops, and other events. Assist with other tasks as requested.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in environmental sciences, conservation biology, or a related field strongly preferred. Deep knowledge of remote sensing and/or molecular tools a plus.
Minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience in environmental science and environmental policy issues is required. Specific knowledge of and experience with terrestrial resource management and/or conservation policy strongly preferred.
Superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and manage productive relationships with Pew staff, consultants, partners, grantees, and others. Operates as both a team leader and player in a highly collaborative environment.
Experience working in a technical role within a research or policy institution is highly desirable, as is experience developing and managing a portfolio of environmental research projects.
Demonstrated strategic and analytical skills. Political awareness, with a non-partisan perspective and approach. Experience with state, national and/or intergovernmental institutions preferred.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Strong ability to think strategically and creatively, adjust to changing circumstances, organize time, and remain attentive to detail.
Excellent written and oral communications skills, including ease in communicating complex concepts in a clear, effective manner.
Recognized ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail. Ability to make decisions and operate effectively in uncertain or changing situations.
Travel Occasional domestic and international travel required for conferences and meetings. Total Rewards We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.
The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Summary
This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL), in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Responsibilities
As an Nutrient Ecologist, you will perform the following duties: ● Maintain calibration, deployment, and data analysis of in situ instrumentation used to measure nutrients, pigments, and algal toxins in the Great Lakes . ● Maintain a nutrient/limnology laboratory that includes a suite of laboratory instruments for measuring nutrients, beta emitting radioisotopes (C-14, P-32, P-33, and tritium), pigments, algal toxins, and other water quality variables on the Great Lakes. ● Manage and maintain databases necessary to report out data from all instrumentation and publish findings of surveys and experiments in presentations and journal and popular articles to scientists and the public. ● Prepare in-house products such as scopes of work, environmental site assessments, field sampling plans, and other related documents. ● Conduct field investigations to examine nutrient and carbon cycling in Great Lakes organisms including phytoplankton, zooplankton, and mussels, and writes reports of findings.
Travel Required
25% or less - Up to 25% of domestic travel may be required with this position.
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Oct 02, 2018
Full time
Summary
This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL), in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Responsibilities
As an Nutrient Ecologist, you will perform the following duties: ● Maintain calibration, deployment, and data analysis of in situ instrumentation used to measure nutrients, pigments, and algal toxins in the Great Lakes . ● Maintain a nutrient/limnology laboratory that includes a suite of laboratory instruments for measuring nutrients, beta emitting radioisotopes (C-14, P-32, P-33, and tritium), pigments, algal toxins, and other water quality variables on the Great Lakes. ● Manage and maintain databases necessary to report out data from all instrumentation and publish findings of surveys and experiments in presentations and journal and popular articles to scientists and the public. ● Prepare in-house products such as scopes of work, environmental site assessments, field sampling plans, and other related documents. ● Conduct field investigations to examine nutrient and carbon cycling in Great Lakes organisms including phytoplankton, zooplankton, and mussels, and writes reports of findings.
Travel Required
25% or less - Up to 25% of domestic travel may be required with this position.
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Rhinelander, WI, USA
Job starts approximately November 25, 2018
Job Description : Fisheries Technician - Creel Survey LTE This position will conduct an angler creel survey on Lac Vieux Desert Lake, Vilas County. The position will start with training in late November and regular duties will begin on December 1 or when fishable ice forms. This position will work four 10-hour days per week including all weekends and holidays and two randomly-scheduled weekdays. The successful candidate will report directly to the assigned lake and will be required to provide transportation. Weekend hours get an additional $.60 per hour; evening hours after 6:00 pm get an additional $.45 per hour; holidays hours are paid at time and a half. Actual miles driven or the equivalent mileage from the home station (whichever is less) will be reimbursed at the current state rate. 70% A. Independently or under general supervision perform creel survey clerk duties and collect fish information on designated waters. A1. Count all anglers on the designated waters at pre-scheduled times. A2. Interview anglers. A3. Measure, and identify fish caught. A4. Record data per standard procedures. 20% B. Compile and analyze data and prepare written documentation and/or reports. B1. Proof, compile and file data sheets. B2. Prepare written summary reports in a standardized format, based on data collected. 10% C. Lead other LTE Fisheries Technicians performing creel survey duties. C1. Train and advise newer LTE creel clerks about standard procedures and special situations.
Knowledge Required : 1. Able to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public; 2. Able to operate and maintain a snowmobile; 3. Willing to work outdoors in inclement weather; 4. Willing to work a variable schedule (including all weekend and holiday days); 5. Able to identify common Wisconsin fish species 6. Able to record required data accurately; 7. Able to work independently, be self-motivated and punctual; 8 . Must have passed snowmobile safety training.
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Sep 30, 2018
Temporary
Job starts approximately November 25, 2018
Job Description : Fisheries Technician - Creel Survey LTE This position will conduct an angler creel survey on Lac Vieux Desert Lake, Vilas County. The position will start with training in late November and regular duties will begin on December 1 or when fishable ice forms. This position will work four 10-hour days per week including all weekends and holidays and two randomly-scheduled weekdays. The successful candidate will report directly to the assigned lake and will be required to provide transportation. Weekend hours get an additional $.60 per hour; evening hours after 6:00 pm get an additional $.45 per hour; holidays hours are paid at time and a half. Actual miles driven or the equivalent mileage from the home station (whichever is less) will be reimbursed at the current state rate. 70% A. Independently or under general supervision perform creel survey clerk duties and collect fish information on designated waters. A1. Count all anglers on the designated waters at pre-scheduled times. A2. Interview anglers. A3. Measure, and identify fish caught. A4. Record data per standard procedures. 20% B. Compile and analyze data and prepare written documentation and/or reports. B1. Proof, compile and file data sheets. B2. Prepare written summary reports in a standardized format, based on data collected. 10% C. Lead other LTE Fisheries Technicians performing creel survey duties. C1. Train and advise newer LTE creel clerks about standard procedures and special situations.
Knowledge Required : 1. Able to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public; 2. Able to operate and maintain a snowmobile; 3. Willing to work outdoors in inclement weather; 4. Willing to work a variable schedule (including all weekend and holiday days); 5. Able to identify common Wisconsin fish species 6. Able to record required data accurately; 7. Able to work independently, be self-motivated and punctual; 8 . Must have passed snowmobile safety training.
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POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director, Mesoamerican Reef Program (MAR) has the unique opportunity to lead a team of 2-3 professionals in Central America to contribute significantly to the Fish Forever program within the region as well as global goals and outcomes. S/he will be responsible for coordinating ongoing project implementation in MAR and sharing lessons-learned on global teams with Rare managers of “sister” projects in the other geographies where the Fish Forever program operates.
Major responsibilities include oversight and management of Rare’s MAR Program that spans Mexico, Belize, Honduras and Guatemala, restore sustainable coastal fisheries through the use of Rare’s Pride Campaign program in support of community-management of artisanal fisheries. The individual will be expected to have experience in building and managing professional teams focused on achieving measurable results for people and nature and will be well-versed in global policy initiatives of relevance to Rare’s mission and support organizational public funding goals by influencing policy priorities and building government demand for community-based solutions being supported by Rare. S/he will work with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external, to engage governments in successful policy and funding initiatives and represent Rare at targeted national or international forums.
This individual will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization, and enjoy managing projects and teams and use strong project management and policy skills to accomplish the following key objectives: 1) help develop, manage and implement work plans that will help secure government support for conservation and development solutions at local, national and international levels, 2) build and manage key internal and external relationships, 3) lead the development of strategies for priority policy initiatives and events and 4) ensure strong alignment between policy and funding strategies and plans.
Based in Quintana Roo (preferred, however other geographies may be considered), the individual selected for this position must have complete fluency in spoken and written Spanish and English.
Essential Functions:
Conservation Outcomes
Oversee the selection of future sites, including the selection, recruitment and contracting of coastal fisheries partners, who are staff members of partner organizations. Under agreements negotiated with Rare, partners dedicate staff members’ time to a Rare supervised training program.
Develop a structure of roles and responsibilities for Rare and partner organizations for staff training in a deliberative yet expeditious decision-making process.
Oversee high quality delivery of Pride and training, including teaching, monitoring visits, and general program reporting.
Supervise and inspire Rare’s team who are mentoring the implementation teams that are responsible for ensuring that fisheries technical support and social marketing campaign implementation are integrated through continual alignment with partner and site needs in the existing and future locations within Mesoamerica.
Oversee and facilitate communication and lessons learned sharing information between MAR projects and with Fish Forever teams working in other regions.
Supervise Rare staff who mentor the implementation team trainees and ensure day-to-day alignment with governments as well as partner organizations to the fishing communities.
Assist local implementation teams when developing long-term follow-up strategies and financing efforts to turn initial momentum into lasting conservation results.
Participate in Pride monitoring visits to support staff training and address specific issues and opportunities.
Escalate decisions affecting success of site training and campaigns to Vice President for sign-off.
Collaborate closely with Senior VP to oversee monitoring efforts at marine sites and support the monitoring planning and management
Policy
Manage roll-out of Rare’s Fish Forever Program strategy for building widespread adoption of solutions through building government demand in the MAR
Develop a implementation plan for Rare’s policy engagement strategies.
Engage with relevant Small-scale fisheries policy initiatives at national and sub-national levels of government
Influence and partner with senior leaders to define local, national and regional policy strategy aligned with Rare’s Fish Forever Program.
Build and lead high-impact policy team; define objectives and processes.
Oversee and coordinate research activities to support targeted advocacy efforts and develop internal capacity to conduct independent research and policy analysis.
Remain informed and responsive in strategy and communication to policy developments that impact the Small-scale fisheries in the MAR and present opportunities for Rare to take a leadership position.
Effectively collaborate with the Rare’s Communications and Development teams to enable and facilitate Rare’s positioning and increase engagement of stakeholders through the effective use of diverse media platforms.
Serve as ambassador of Rare’s mission and program priorities in the MAR region to build Rare’s reputation within a targeted set of priorities for national governments, including fisheries, climate change, and food security
Operational Management
Oversee and ensure that the relevant parts of the annual program plan are developed and delivered in the timeline established.
Responsible for management and reporting to donors on project activities and deliverables in collaboration with Vice President.
Report to the VP weekly and as needed with full openness and candor concerning any issues and challenges and ensure timely reporting on key business metrics.
Develop, mentor, and motivate staff, individually and as a group; understand and support diversity; and establish an effective and high-performing team that is engaged and committed to Rare’s mission and their work.
Work with staff to develop clear goals and performance measurements and ensure regular feedback for your staff during Rare’s mid-year and year-end performance review cycle as well as on a more informal basis.
Ensure new colleagues get integrated to Rare and that they have the needed support and the team to learn technical and functional aspects of working at Rare, as well as the cultural norms of how we work at Rare.
Help staff understand and live Rare’s 5 Core Values, as well as contribute to a culture that is entrepreneurial, agile and collaborative.
Relationship Management
Development of a full partnership plan and strategy that will include the scoping of potential partners to advance widespread adoption and/ or development objectives of the organization and developing the strategy and tactics in engaging a wide – range of organizations and institutions from various sectors of the society (e.g. the private sector, academe, networks, nonprofit organizations, alliances, etc.).
Design, secure and execute at least 3- 5 national partnerships that will support the country strategy. This can include the expansion of co-deliver partners/ scalers, private sector engagement for markets-related work, advance programmatic impact through use of technology, etc.
Help design and secure at least 3- 5 regional partnerships in the identified areas of the regional strategy to scale the work and deepen impact in key geographies.
Together with other members of the organization, co-lead the execution of various elements of the partnerships strategy including; the prioritization, exercise and organization of pursuing partnerships, implementing partnerships reviews and incorporating lessons to the strategy.
Working with the Global Development Network to make sure that partnership strategy complements with the coalition/ government engagement work of the organization and the Development and Communications Unit to help advance resource mobilization and profile building goals.
Manage partnerships with local and national partners and government, with input as needed from regional staff and others, while identifying lessons, challenges, and highlights that can be shared and incorporated in local, regional engagements and other Rare country offices.
Maintain regular communications with regional governments, as well as partner organizations and Fish Forever stakeholder institutions to ensure that communication and problem solving is timely and effective.
In close coordination with the Vice President, evaluate actions needed to ensure activities move forward smoothly and when problems arise, discuss and solve issues in a timely fashion.
Manage local levels of some national relationships as agreed with the Vice President.
Identify new opportunities for partnership.
Help to raise profile of Rare with local and national media.
Track and manage emerging issues with engaged partners including; conflict and reputation management.
Financial Management/Fundraising
Oversee the MAR program budget.
Responsible for maintaining relationships with donors in collaboration with Vice President and the program development director.
Implement fundraising tasks and targets as agreed with Vice President (approx. 10% of time) and in coordination with the Global Development, including negotiations with local partners to secure their contributions to campaign funding.
Help to identify new opportunities for funding in close collaboration with the Director, Program Development.
Help write and review proposals in an effort to secure additional funding in close collaboration with the Director, Program Development.
Participate in some donor trips.
Help to ensure fundraising activity is well-coordinated with Rare's Arlington, VA, based development staff
Experience and Education:
A minimum of 10-12 years experience in program management with complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, partnerships and contracts in marine conservation environment with a specific experience working on conservation and/or development policy issues (e.g. climate change, fisheries or water) with demonstrated success in engaging governments.
Strong understanding of global environment and development issues that influence resource allocation by governments and public donors as well as national and sub-national policies related to coastal fisheries in the countries of the MAR region.
Proven ability to network and develop partnerships across a range of stakeholders and track record of managing complex multi-stakeholder strategies and plans.
Rare is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply; EOE/M/F/D/V
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Sep 30, 2018
Full time
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director, Mesoamerican Reef Program (MAR) has the unique opportunity to lead a team of 2-3 professionals in Central America to contribute significantly to the Fish Forever program within the region as well as global goals and outcomes. S/he will be responsible for coordinating ongoing project implementation in MAR and sharing lessons-learned on global teams with Rare managers of “sister” projects in the other geographies where the Fish Forever program operates.
Major responsibilities include oversight and management of Rare’s MAR Program that spans Mexico, Belize, Honduras and Guatemala, restore sustainable coastal fisheries through the use of Rare’s Pride Campaign program in support of community-management of artisanal fisheries. The individual will be expected to have experience in building and managing professional teams focused on achieving measurable results for people and nature and will be well-versed in global policy initiatives of relevance to Rare’s mission and support organizational public funding goals by influencing policy priorities and building government demand for community-based solutions being supported by Rare. S/he will work with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external, to engage governments in successful policy and funding initiatives and represent Rare at targeted national or international forums.
This individual will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization, and enjoy managing projects and teams and use strong project management and policy skills to accomplish the following key objectives: 1) help develop, manage and implement work plans that will help secure government support for conservation and development solutions at local, national and international levels, 2) build and manage key internal and external relationships, 3) lead the development of strategies for priority policy initiatives and events and 4) ensure strong alignment between policy and funding strategies and plans.
Based in Quintana Roo (preferred, however other geographies may be considered), the individual selected for this position must have complete fluency in spoken and written Spanish and English.
Essential Functions:
Conservation Outcomes
Oversee the selection of future sites, including the selection, recruitment and contracting of coastal fisheries partners, who are staff members of partner organizations. Under agreements negotiated with Rare, partners dedicate staff members’ time to a Rare supervised training program.
Develop a structure of roles and responsibilities for Rare and partner organizations for staff training in a deliberative yet expeditious decision-making process.
Oversee high quality delivery of Pride and training, including teaching, monitoring visits, and general program reporting.
Supervise and inspire Rare’s team who are mentoring the implementation teams that are responsible for ensuring that fisheries technical support and social marketing campaign implementation are integrated through continual alignment with partner and site needs in the existing and future locations within Mesoamerica.
Oversee and facilitate communication and lessons learned sharing information between MAR projects and with Fish Forever teams working in other regions.
Supervise Rare staff who mentor the implementation team trainees and ensure day-to-day alignment with governments as well as partner organizations to the fishing communities.
Assist local implementation teams when developing long-term follow-up strategies and financing efforts to turn initial momentum into lasting conservation results.
Participate in Pride monitoring visits to support staff training and address specific issues and opportunities.
Escalate decisions affecting success of site training and campaigns to Vice President for sign-off.
Collaborate closely with Senior VP to oversee monitoring efforts at marine sites and support the monitoring planning and management
Policy
Manage roll-out of Rare’s Fish Forever Program strategy for building widespread adoption of solutions through building government demand in the MAR
Develop a implementation plan for Rare’s policy engagement strategies.
Engage with relevant Small-scale fisheries policy initiatives at national and sub-national levels of government
Influence and partner with senior leaders to define local, national and regional policy strategy aligned with Rare’s Fish Forever Program.
Build and lead high-impact policy team; define objectives and processes.
Oversee and coordinate research activities to support targeted advocacy efforts and develop internal capacity to conduct independent research and policy analysis.
Remain informed and responsive in strategy and communication to policy developments that impact the Small-scale fisheries in the MAR and present opportunities for Rare to take a leadership position.
Effectively collaborate with the Rare’s Communications and Development teams to enable and facilitate Rare’s positioning and increase engagement of stakeholders through the effective use of diverse media platforms.
Serve as ambassador of Rare’s mission and program priorities in the MAR region to build Rare’s reputation within a targeted set of priorities for national governments, including fisheries, climate change, and food security
Operational Management
Oversee and ensure that the relevant parts of the annual program plan are developed and delivered in the timeline established.
Responsible for management and reporting to donors on project activities and deliverables in collaboration with Vice President.
Report to the VP weekly and as needed with full openness and candor concerning any issues and challenges and ensure timely reporting on key business metrics.
Develop, mentor, and motivate staff, individually and as a group; understand and support diversity; and establish an effective and high-performing team that is engaged and committed to Rare’s mission and their work.
Work with staff to develop clear goals and performance measurements and ensure regular feedback for your staff during Rare’s mid-year and year-end performance review cycle as well as on a more informal basis.
Ensure new colleagues get integrated to Rare and that they have the needed support and the team to learn technical and functional aspects of working at Rare, as well as the cultural norms of how we work at Rare.
Help staff understand and live Rare’s 5 Core Values, as well as contribute to a culture that is entrepreneurial, agile and collaborative.
Relationship Management
Development of a full partnership plan and strategy that will include the scoping of potential partners to advance widespread adoption and/ or development objectives of the organization and developing the strategy and tactics in engaging a wide – range of organizations and institutions from various sectors of the society (e.g. the private sector, academe, networks, nonprofit organizations, alliances, etc.).
Design, secure and execute at least 3- 5 national partnerships that will support the country strategy. This can include the expansion of co-deliver partners/ scalers, private sector engagement for markets-related work, advance programmatic impact through use of technology, etc.
Help design and secure at least 3- 5 regional partnerships in the identified areas of the regional strategy to scale the work and deepen impact in key geographies.
Together with other members of the organization, co-lead the execution of various elements of the partnerships strategy including; the prioritization, exercise and organization of pursuing partnerships, implementing partnerships reviews and incorporating lessons to the strategy.
Working with the Global Development Network to make sure that partnership strategy complements with the coalition/ government engagement work of the organization and the Development and Communications Unit to help advance resource mobilization and profile building goals.
Manage partnerships with local and national partners and government, with input as needed from regional staff and others, while identifying lessons, challenges, and highlights that can be shared and incorporated in local, regional engagements and other Rare country offices.
Maintain regular communications with regional governments, as well as partner organizations and Fish Forever stakeholder institutions to ensure that communication and problem solving is timely and effective.
In close coordination with the Vice President, evaluate actions needed to ensure activities move forward smoothly and when problems arise, discuss and solve issues in a timely fashion.
Manage local levels of some national relationships as agreed with the Vice President.
Identify new opportunities for partnership.
Help to raise profile of Rare with local and national media.
Track and manage emerging issues with engaged partners including; conflict and reputation management.
Financial Management/Fundraising
Oversee the MAR program budget.
Responsible for maintaining relationships with donors in collaboration with Vice President and the program development director.
Implement fundraising tasks and targets as agreed with Vice President (approx. 10% of time) and in coordination with the Global Development, including negotiations with local partners to secure their contributions to campaign funding.
Help to identify new opportunities for funding in close collaboration with the Director, Program Development.
Help write and review proposals in an effort to secure additional funding in close collaboration with the Director, Program Development.
Participate in some donor trips.
Help to ensure fundraising activity is well-coordinated with Rare's Arlington, VA, based development staff
Experience and Education:
A minimum of 10-12 years experience in program management with complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, partnerships and contracts in marine conservation environment with a specific experience working on conservation and/or development policy issues (e.g. climate change, fisheries or water) with demonstrated success in engaging governments.
Strong understanding of global environment and development issues that influence resource allocation by governments and public donors as well as national and sub-national policies related to coastal fisheries in the countries of the MAR region.
Proven ability to network and develop partnerships across a range of stakeholders and track record of managing complex multi-stakeholder strategies and plans.
Rare is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply; EOE/M/F/D/V
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Position requires a B.S. degree in environmental science, engineering, geology or related discipline; a fundamental understanding of geology, hydrogeology, and groundwater pollution processes; and experience with data management and graphics software. The applicant should function well in a team environment and have experience in conducting basic technical library and internet information searches; should possess the ability to compile, organize, chart and synthesize environmental data using standard software; to extract specific information from technical documents; and to perform simple regulatory file reviews. Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must. Experience with Excel and Access, Illustrator or similar graphics software, Surfer and GIS software a plus.
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Sep 29, 2018
Position requires a B.S. degree in environmental science, engineering, geology or related discipline; a fundamental understanding of geology, hydrogeology, and groundwater pollution processes; and experience with data management and graphics software. The applicant should function well in a team environment and have experience in conducting basic technical library and internet information searches; should possess the ability to compile, organize, chart and synthesize environmental data using standard software; to extract specific information from technical documents; and to perform simple regulatory file reviews. Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must. Experience with Excel and Access, Illustrator or similar graphics software, Surfer and GIS software a plus.
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Summary
What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position?
This Program conducts programs of research & education related to fish and wildlife resource management. The incumbent is a member of the graduate faculty, serving without compensation from the University.
GS-12 salary: $73,375 - $95,388
GS-12 salary: $87,252 - $113,428
First time hires to the Federal Government typically start at the beginning of the pay scale. This position is being advertised with: RES-2018-0335
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Responsibilities
As a Research Biologist within the Cooperative Research Units Program, some of your specific duties will include:
Plan, conduct and direct research related to wildlife with application to contemporary science, policy and management needs.
Conduct research that is object driven and provide scientific basis for management and policy decision.
Serve as a subject matter expert in wildlife biology or ecological issues.
Disseminate research results via final reports, peer-reviewed print, scientific journals, online scientific journals, books, book chapters or other outlets.
Make presentations on findings to scientific and conservation organizations.
Serve as a graduate faculty member, contribute to the research, graduate student mentorship and teaching mission of the university.
Operate government owned vehicle as an incidental driver.
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Sep 24, 2018
Full time
Summary
What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position?
This Program conducts programs of research & education related to fish and wildlife resource management. The incumbent is a member of the graduate faculty, serving without compensation from the University.
GS-12 salary: $73,375 - $95,388
GS-12 salary: $87,252 - $113,428
First time hires to the Federal Government typically start at the beginning of the pay scale. This position is being advertised with: RES-2018-0335
Learn more about this agency
Responsibilities
As a Research Biologist within the Cooperative Research Units Program, some of your specific duties will include:
Plan, conduct and direct research related to wildlife with application to contemporary science, policy and management needs.
Conduct research that is object driven and provide scientific basis for management and policy decision.
Serve as a subject matter expert in wildlife biology or ecological issues.
Disseminate research results via final reports, peer-reviewed print, scientific journals, online scientific journals, books, book chapters or other outlets.
Make presentations on findings to scientific and conservation organizations.
Serve as a graduate faculty member, contribute to the research, graduate student mentorship and teaching mission of the university.
Operate government owned vehicle as an incidental driver.
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The Department of Sustainability and Environment at the University of South Dakota is recruiting an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in sustainability focused on the human dimensions of coupled human-environmental (social-ecological) systems to begin in August 2019. We seek candidates with interdisciplinary training and expertise in ecological economics, ecosystem services, or spatial modeling. The successful candidate’s research will complement that of the existing faculty including faculty in and affiliated with the Department of Sustainability and Environment and the Missouri River Institute. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to establish a productive and extramurally funded research program that actively trains M.S. and Ph.D. students in the new graduate program in sustainability. The candidate will teach existing core courses in the undergraduate and graduate sustainability degrees in addition to developing elective courses within their area of specialization. A Ph.D. in sustainability, sustainable development, environmental science, or a related field is required, and postdoctoral experience is preferred.
Duration of the Term: 9 months
Appointment Percent: 100
Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu and must provide a cover letter that describes background with respect to the qualifications listed above, a CV, statements of research and teaching interests, and names and contact information for at least three professional references. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Meghann Jarchow, Search Committee Chair, Department of Sustainability and Environment (Meghann.Jarchow@usd.edu).
The University of South Dakota is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Sep 20, 2018
Professor-Instructor-Post Grad
The Department of Sustainability and Environment at the University of South Dakota is recruiting an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in sustainability focused on the human dimensions of coupled human-environmental (social-ecological) systems to begin in August 2019. We seek candidates with interdisciplinary training and expertise in ecological economics, ecosystem services, or spatial modeling. The successful candidate’s research will complement that of the existing faculty including faculty in and affiliated with the Department of Sustainability and Environment and the Missouri River Institute. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to establish a productive and extramurally funded research program that actively trains M.S. and Ph.D. students in the new graduate program in sustainability. The candidate will teach existing core courses in the undergraduate and graduate sustainability degrees in addition to developing elective courses within their area of specialization. A Ph.D. in sustainability, sustainable development, environmental science, or a related field is required, and postdoctoral experience is preferred.
Duration of the Term: 9 months
Appointment Percent: 100
Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu and must provide a cover letter that describes background with respect to the qualifications listed above, a CV, statements of research and teaching interests, and names and contact information for at least three professional references. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Meghann Jarchow, Search Committee Chair, Department of Sustainability and Environment (Meghann.Jarchow@usd.edu).
The University of South Dakota is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)
San Francisco, CA, USA
Job Summary
SASB Research Analysts are liaisons between the SASB and issuers, investors, and other stakeholders associated with their sector.Research Analysts leverage these contacts, their own sector experience and research, and relationships with their Sector Advisory Group and the Standards Board to identify and evaluate emerging sustainability topics to be an expert on the intersection of sustainability issues and financial drivers.
REPORTS TO: Deputy Director of Research
Areas of Responsibility
SASB’s work is fast-paced and, while the primary areas of responsibility are as follows, we value adaptability and a collaborative mindset.
Research & Analysis
Research Financial Materiality: Ensure that evidence of financial materiality underlying each industry-specific sustainability topic in the standards is sufficient to warrant a standard for disclosure, that evidence is updated to reflect evolution or emergence of sustainability topics, and that evidence is documented.
Research Decision-usefulness and Cost-effectiveness of Metrics: Work closely with the Deputy Director of Research to ensure that accounting metrics and technical protocols in the standards remain up to date, reflect measurement best practices, are decision-useful and cost-effective, and adhere to the requirements listed in the Conceptual Framework.
Develop Metrics: Work with the Technical Director and outside organizations including NGOs, industry associations, government agencies and universities to identify metrics which effectively communicate performance on the topics included in the SASB Standards.
Analytics: Work with the Deputy Director of Research to complete illustrative analysis of integration of SASB standards in traditional financial analysis, including the maintenance of SASB data tables as well as the development of fundamental (DCF) and comparative (ratio) analysis. Develop expert knowledge of financial value drivers, performance data on SASB standards, and run analytics on the interaction between sustainability and financial performance.
Standards-Setting
Codify, Update and Interpret the Standards: Work closely with the Deputy Director of Research to ensure that due process is followed for proposed changes to the SASB standards during the standards codification or update process, in accordance with the SASB Rules of Procedure.
State of Disclosure: Understand the disclosures of major industry players, identify leaders and laggards, and review what companies are discussing in their regulatory and other reports. Maintain knowledge of the current state of disclosure in each industry in the sector for each topic and metric.
Cross-cutting: Participate in, or lead, a cross-cutting team for a sustainability issue which applies across multiple industries, including those in your sector. Work with the Technical Director to identify and develop industry-specific metrics, leveraging credible third-party organizations when possible. Participate in, or lead, the development and update of cross-cutting white papers and other publications.
Community of Practice: Work collaboratively with the Research Team to develop and share best practices within the Team and across the organization on industry-specific aspects of stakeholder consultation, research and standards development. Proactively engage with other SASB departments and groups to maximize collaboration in the interest of developing high quality and widely accepted standards.
Consultation & Adoption
Stakeholder Development: Develop strong relationships with key SASB stakeholders (companies, investors and SMEs) during research, consultation, public comment and ratification. Consider and document actionable stakeholder recommendations. Interact with key stakeholders during individual and group meetings, webinars, and other direct consultations.
SASB Spokesperson: Represent and evangelize SASB as a speaker, panelist or participant, for industries under coverage, at financial, industry, academic, NGO, regulatory and other events worldwide. Seek to engage with key high-level stakeholders (C-suite, Executive Directors, etc.) when possible. Communicate SASB’s value proposition in a clear, compelling manner to diverse audiences.
Produce high-quality and compelling written content: Write standards updates, blog posts, articles, presentations, white papers and other content in a technically proficient, efficient, compelling style with consistent high quality.
Surface standards: Identify, develop, and prepare compelling narratives related to the content of the SASB standards for use in publications and presentations.
Standards Board
Standards Board: Leverage sectoral expertise to equip the Standards Board with the resources needed to provide effective, efficient stewardship of the SASB Standards. Respond to requests for information or action on a timely basis, follow-up with effective plans to address Board requests and completes requested tasks in a timely manner / by agreed-upon deadlines.
Qualifications
Research Analysts are high-energy, agile-minded, strategic, proactive, direct communicators, highly-organized and committed to the vision and values of SASB. In addition, Research Analysts have (minimum):
5+ years of experience in one or more of the 77 industries in which SASB sets standards as a financial analyst, operating manager, engineer, sustainability manager or consultant.
Experience in a regulatory or standards-setting organization a plus.
Undergraduate degree (BA or BS) required. Master’s Degree in Business, Economics, Public Policy, Engineering or Finance, CFA or CPA a plus. Attainment of SASB FSA required within one year of hire.
Demonstrated high-quality research and analysis skills, including technical aptitude and understanding of basic engineering and accounting concepts; comprehension and synthesis of complex information.
Consultative skills and ability to manage a broad array of relationships and contacts.
Excellent writing, presentation, and speaking skills across a range of formats and audiences.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to strict deadlines.
High energy, positive, “can-do” attitude.
Collaborative work style, entrepreneurial, excels in a fast-paced environment.
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Sep 20, 2018
Job Summary
SASB Research Analysts are liaisons between the SASB and issuers, investors, and other stakeholders associated with their sector.Research Analysts leverage these contacts, their own sector experience and research, and relationships with their Sector Advisory Group and the Standards Board to identify and evaluate emerging sustainability topics to be an expert on the intersection of sustainability issues and financial drivers.
REPORTS TO: Deputy Director of Research
Areas of Responsibility
SASB’s work is fast-paced and, while the primary areas of responsibility are as follows, we value adaptability and a collaborative mindset.
Research & Analysis
Research Financial Materiality: Ensure that evidence of financial materiality underlying each industry-specific sustainability topic in the standards is sufficient to warrant a standard for disclosure, that evidence is updated to reflect evolution or emergence of sustainability topics, and that evidence is documented.
Research Decision-usefulness and Cost-effectiveness of Metrics: Work closely with the Deputy Director of Research to ensure that accounting metrics and technical protocols in the standards remain up to date, reflect measurement best practices, are decision-useful and cost-effective, and adhere to the requirements listed in the Conceptual Framework.
Develop Metrics: Work with the Technical Director and outside organizations including NGOs, industry associations, government agencies and universities to identify metrics which effectively communicate performance on the topics included in the SASB Standards.
Analytics: Work with the Deputy Director of Research to complete illustrative analysis of integration of SASB standards in traditional financial analysis, including the maintenance of SASB data tables as well as the development of fundamental (DCF) and comparative (ratio) analysis. Develop expert knowledge of financial value drivers, performance data on SASB standards, and run analytics on the interaction between sustainability and financial performance.
Standards-Setting
Codify, Update and Interpret the Standards: Work closely with the Deputy Director of Research to ensure that due process is followed for proposed changes to the SASB standards during the standards codification or update process, in accordance with the SASB Rules of Procedure.
State of Disclosure: Understand the disclosures of major industry players, identify leaders and laggards, and review what companies are discussing in their regulatory and other reports. Maintain knowledge of the current state of disclosure in each industry in the sector for each topic and metric.
Cross-cutting: Participate in, or lead, a cross-cutting team for a sustainability issue which applies across multiple industries, including those in your sector. Work with the Technical Director to identify and develop industry-specific metrics, leveraging credible third-party organizations when possible. Participate in, or lead, the development and update of cross-cutting white papers and other publications.
Community of Practice: Work collaboratively with the Research Team to develop and share best practices within the Team and across the organization on industry-specific aspects of stakeholder consultation, research and standards development. Proactively engage with other SASB departments and groups to maximize collaboration in the interest of developing high quality and widely accepted standards.
Consultation & Adoption
Stakeholder Development: Develop strong relationships with key SASB stakeholders (companies, investors and SMEs) during research, consultation, public comment and ratification. Consider and document actionable stakeholder recommendations. Interact with key stakeholders during individual and group meetings, webinars, and other direct consultations.
SASB Spokesperson: Represent and evangelize SASB as a speaker, panelist or participant, for industries under coverage, at financial, industry, academic, NGO, regulatory and other events worldwide. Seek to engage with key high-level stakeholders (C-suite, Executive Directors, etc.) when possible. Communicate SASB’s value proposition in a clear, compelling manner to diverse audiences.
Produce high-quality and compelling written content: Write standards updates, blog posts, articles, presentations, white papers and other content in a technically proficient, efficient, compelling style with consistent high quality.
Surface standards: Identify, develop, and prepare compelling narratives related to the content of the SASB standards for use in publications and presentations.
Standards Board
Standards Board: Leverage sectoral expertise to equip the Standards Board with the resources needed to provide effective, efficient stewardship of the SASB Standards. Respond to requests for information or action on a timely basis, follow-up with effective plans to address Board requests and completes requested tasks in a timely manner / by agreed-upon deadlines.
Qualifications
Research Analysts are high-energy, agile-minded, strategic, proactive, direct communicators, highly-organized and committed to the vision and values of SASB. In addition, Research Analysts have (minimum):
5+ years of experience in one or more of the 77 industries in which SASB sets standards as a financial analyst, operating manager, engineer, sustainability manager or consultant.
Experience in a regulatory or standards-setting organization a plus.
Undergraduate degree (BA or BS) required. Master’s Degree in Business, Economics, Public Policy, Engineering or Finance, CFA or CPA a plus. Attainment of SASB FSA required within one year of hire.
Demonstrated high-quality research and analysis skills, including technical aptitude and understanding of basic engineering and accounting concepts; comprehension and synthesis of complex information.
Consultative skills and ability to manage a broad array of relationships and contacts.
Excellent writing, presentation, and speaking skills across a range of formats and audiences.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to strict deadlines.
High energy, positive, “can-do” attitude.
Collaborative work style, entrepreneurial, excels in a fast-paced environment.
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USDA Agricultural Research Service
Las Cruces, NM, USA
Summary
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the United States Department of Agricultures chief scientific research agency and one of the worlds premiere scientific organizations. ARS Postdoctoral Research Associates are hired to supplement a lead scientist's research on agricultural problems of high national priority affecting American agriculture. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at: http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/hrd/EmployForeignNationals/index.htm
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Responsibilities
The position is located at the Range Management Research Unit (RMRU), Jornada Experimental Range, Las Cruces, New Mexico. The mission of RMRU is to develop ecologically-based knowledge systems and technologies for management, conservation, monitoring, and assessment of western rangelands. The incumbent will conduct research and investigate the use of vegetation phenology to predict ecosystem responses to changes in climate and soil health. The incumbent will formulate phenological indicators of gradual and abrupt changes in primary production that integrate remotely-sensed imagery and ground-based observations. The ideal candidate will have experience with remotely-sensed data, modeling of spatial and/or time series data, and land surface modeling. The incumbent will also possess experience working with large datasets and data mining approaches and an understanding of plant ecology/phenology is desirable. This is a temporary appointment with an initial not to exceed date of 2 years. An extension of the appointment up to a total of 4 years may be possible with no further competition.
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Sep 19, 2018
Full time
Summary
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the United States Department of Agricultures chief scientific research agency and one of the worlds premiere scientific organizations. ARS Postdoctoral Research Associates are hired to supplement a lead scientist's research on agricultural problems of high national priority affecting American agriculture. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at: http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/hrd/EmployForeignNationals/index.htm
Learn more about this agency
Responsibilities
The position is located at the Range Management Research Unit (RMRU), Jornada Experimental Range, Las Cruces, New Mexico. The mission of RMRU is to develop ecologically-based knowledge systems and technologies for management, conservation, monitoring, and assessment of western rangelands. The incumbent will conduct research and investigate the use of vegetation phenology to predict ecosystem responses to changes in climate and soil health. The incumbent will formulate phenological indicators of gradual and abrupt changes in primary production that integrate remotely-sensed imagery and ground-based observations. The ideal candidate will have experience with remotely-sensed data, modeling of spatial and/or time series data, and land surface modeling. The incumbent will also possess experience working with large datasets and data mining approaches and an understanding of plant ecology/phenology is desirable. This is a temporary appointment with an initial not to exceed date of 2 years. An extension of the appointment up to a total of 4 years may be possible with no further competition.
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Description
Weyerhaeuser is seeking an experienced leader to manage our Southern Environmental Research Program based in Columbus MS. The selected individual will provide leadership and oversight of a research team and research projects of varying duration as well as technical support activities across the company’s ownership in the southeastern U.S., New England and the Lake States. The successful candidate will assume primary responsibility for managing environmental research staff, collaborating in the development of environmental research program direction, transferring technical products to the business and supporting the business in their use, and ensuring research and business priority alignment. The successful candidate will maintain an active research program in some aspect of wildlife biology as well as work collaboratively with other internal and external (universities and governmental) entities across multiple geographies.
Key Functions
Lead an established environmental research program in managed forest landscapes
Manage performance of a mid-sized research team consisting of scientists and technicians
Provide technical support to forest managers, particularly on ESA and species of concern issues
Help to develop management approaches that integrate wildlife habitat within commercial forestry systems
Contribute to meeting company-wide sustainability commitments, including third-party certification
Develop effective liaisons with universities, conservation organizations and government agencies
Qualifications
Proven abilities in leading a team of professionals through direction and goal setting, coaching, performance management, and talent development
Earned doctoral degree in wildlife biology and three or more years of experience in managing an environmental research program, with evidence of increasing levels of personal leadership responsibility
A record of scientific achievement demonstrated by publications in the peer-reviewed literature, presentations at scientific meetings and professional service
Highly effective oral and written communication skills
Strong interest and ability to work in both a research capacity and a technical support/technical transfer role, including translating research results in practical applications within working forests
Familiarity with the forest products industry, forest certification, and some experience working in private industry
Ability to communicate scientific information to non-technical audiences
Intimate familiarity with federal and state environmental regulations relevant to the forest products industry
Awareness of the economic significance of environmental management in the forest products industry
Ability to travel frequently
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others and direct others' work
Exhibits professional appearance and demeanor, a stable employment history, and evidence of organizational skills, and self-motivation
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Some knowledge of and experience with remote-sensing technology, GIS and statistics desired
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Sep 14, 2018
Description
Weyerhaeuser is seeking an experienced leader to manage our Southern Environmental Research Program based in Columbus MS. The selected individual will provide leadership and oversight of a research team and research projects of varying duration as well as technical support activities across the company’s ownership in the southeastern U.S., New England and the Lake States. The successful candidate will assume primary responsibility for managing environmental research staff, collaborating in the development of environmental research program direction, transferring technical products to the business and supporting the business in their use, and ensuring research and business priority alignment. The successful candidate will maintain an active research program in some aspect of wildlife biology as well as work collaboratively with other internal and external (universities and governmental) entities across multiple geographies.
Key Functions
Lead an established environmental research program in managed forest landscapes
Manage performance of a mid-sized research team consisting of scientists and technicians
Provide technical support to forest managers, particularly on ESA and species of concern issues
Help to develop management approaches that integrate wildlife habitat within commercial forestry systems
Contribute to meeting company-wide sustainability commitments, including third-party certification
Develop effective liaisons with universities, conservation organizations and government agencies
Qualifications
Proven abilities in leading a team of professionals through direction and goal setting, coaching, performance management, and talent development
Earned doctoral degree in wildlife biology and three or more years of experience in managing an environmental research program, with evidence of increasing levels of personal leadership responsibility
A record of scientific achievement demonstrated by publications in the peer-reviewed literature, presentations at scientific meetings and professional service
Highly effective oral and written communication skills
Strong interest and ability to work in both a research capacity and a technical support/technical transfer role, including translating research results in practical applications within working forests
Familiarity with the forest products industry, forest certification, and some experience working in private industry
Ability to communicate scientific information to non-technical audiences
Intimate familiarity with federal and state environmental regulations relevant to the forest products industry
Awareness of the economic significance of environmental management in the forest products industry
Ability to travel frequently
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others and direct others' work
Exhibits professional appearance and demeanor, a stable employment history, and evidence of organizational skills, and self-motivation
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Some knowledge of and experience with remote-sensing technology, GIS and statistics desired
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Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ 07764, USA
Monmouth University is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Post-doctoral Researcher in Assessment of Marine Habitats in Support of Fisheries Management and Habitat Conservation . The post-doctoral associate will conduct research with the Urban Coastal Institute (UCI) and scientists at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, N.J. and the NOAA Fisheries Habitat Ecology Branch of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Sandy Hook, N.J. The research will support the development of a Northeast Regional Marine Habitat Assessment (NRHA). The NRHA is a collaboration of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and multiple fisheries management organizations, federal and academic researchers. The purpose of the NRHA is to describe and characterize estuarine, coastal, and offshore fish habitat distribution, abundance and quantity using a partnership driven approach. UCI Director Tony MacDonald is a member of the NRHA Steering Committee.
It is expected that the post-doctoral associate will engage with the NRHA project teams and conduct investigations to assess habitat suitability for key marine fish and shellfish species in the changing environment of the Northeast Shelf Large Marine Ecosystem. Similar work is currently being performed by the NOAA staff in Sandy Hook, using GAM and MaxEnt modeling approaches. The post-doctoral associate will continue to use these models, refine them to meet management and research priorities, and may introduce new modeling approaches. The research will support the NRHA, as well as provide information to designate essential fish habitat (EFH) for Fishery Councils, and support federal EFH assessments and EFH consultations (i.e., better data, better synthesis, more specific habitat information, finer scale information). The work will also aim to identify what habitat areas are rare, sensitive, vulnerable, or are uniquely important to ecosystem function. This will help NOAA and other federal agencies to prioritize consultations and conservation actions, and develop programs to incorporate ecosystem principles into fisheries management, habitat conservation and ensure sustainable fisheries.
It is expected that the incumbent will play a key role to facilitate communications between the model developers and users, as well the North East and Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Portal representatives. The incumbent serve as liaison between the modelers at Sandy Hook and the NRHA, as well as the Regional Fishery Councils, Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and the state Regional Ocean Partnerships The researcher will participate as a member of the NRHA Project Teams and support outreach to NRHA collaborators, fishery management organizations in the Northeast by presenting results from the modeling simulations, discussing broader implications with fisheries management and by assisting the Monmouth University and NOAA Fisheries scientists to focus investigations to best meet sustainable management and habitat conservation needs. The outreach may also extend to non-fisheries management organizations particularly in relation to protected species, habitat restoration, aquaculture and renewable energy.
Anticipated products from the research include, but are not limited to, maps of species-suitable benthic and pelagic habitats, seasonally important areas or seascapes (e.g., spawning, upwelling areas, etc.), and ‘hotspot’ areas important to multiple species/guilds. Also of importance will be information and data tables linking species use of these habitats for all life stages, groups and guilds of species associated with specific habitats, and other important characteristics. Characterization and mapping should also be coordinated with and inform management and decision-making with respect to multiple ocean uses, including efforts of regional ocean partnerships and ocean data portals. Relevant professional presentations, publications and development of grant proposals to support continued research are expected as well.
The research associate will be based at Monmouth University and have access to and use of facilities at the NOAA Sandy Hook research lab as needed to support collaborative research. The incumbent will work with Monmouth University faculty to identify opportunities to engage undergraduates in research or outreach efforts, and present lectures and other classroom-based presentations. Monmouth University and the NOAA Fisheries Habitat Ecology Branch of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Sandy Hook, N.J currently have a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement. There may also be teaching opportunities subject to agreement between the research associate and the relevant University Department.
For more information, please contact Tony MacDonald, Director of the Monmouth University Urban Coast Institute, amacdona@monmouth.edu and Dr. Thomas Noji, thomas.noji@noaa.gov .
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Sep 07, 2018
Professor-Instructor-Post Grad
Monmouth University is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Post-doctoral Researcher in Assessment of Marine Habitats in Support of Fisheries Management and Habitat Conservation . The post-doctoral associate will conduct research with the Urban Coastal Institute (UCI) and scientists at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, N.J. and the NOAA Fisheries Habitat Ecology Branch of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Sandy Hook, N.J. The research will support the development of a Northeast Regional Marine Habitat Assessment (NRHA). The NRHA is a collaboration of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and multiple fisheries management organizations, federal and academic researchers. The purpose of the NRHA is to describe and characterize estuarine, coastal, and offshore fish habitat distribution, abundance and quantity using a partnership driven approach. UCI Director Tony MacDonald is a member of the NRHA Steering Committee.
It is expected that the post-doctoral associate will engage with the NRHA project teams and conduct investigations to assess habitat suitability for key marine fish and shellfish species in the changing environment of the Northeast Shelf Large Marine Ecosystem. Similar work is currently being performed by the NOAA staff in Sandy Hook, using GAM and MaxEnt modeling approaches. The post-doctoral associate will continue to use these models, refine them to meet management and research priorities, and may introduce new modeling approaches. The research will support the NRHA, as well as provide information to designate essential fish habitat (EFH) for Fishery Councils, and support federal EFH assessments and EFH consultations (i.e., better data, better synthesis, more specific habitat information, finer scale information). The work will also aim to identify what habitat areas are rare, sensitive, vulnerable, or are uniquely important to ecosystem function. This will help NOAA and other federal agencies to prioritize consultations and conservation actions, and develop programs to incorporate ecosystem principles into fisheries management, habitat conservation and ensure sustainable fisheries.
It is expected that the incumbent will play a key role to facilitate communications between the model developers and users, as well the North East and Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Portal representatives. The incumbent serve as liaison between the modelers at Sandy Hook and the NRHA, as well as the Regional Fishery Councils, Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and the state Regional Ocean Partnerships The researcher will participate as a member of the NRHA Project Teams and support outreach to NRHA collaborators, fishery management organizations in the Northeast by presenting results from the modeling simulations, discussing broader implications with fisheries management and by assisting the Monmouth University and NOAA Fisheries scientists to focus investigations to best meet sustainable management and habitat conservation needs. The outreach may also extend to non-fisheries management organizations particularly in relation to protected species, habitat restoration, aquaculture and renewable energy.
Anticipated products from the research include, but are not limited to, maps of species-suitable benthic and pelagic habitats, seasonally important areas or seascapes (e.g., spawning, upwelling areas, etc.), and ‘hotspot’ areas important to multiple species/guilds. Also of importance will be information and data tables linking species use of these habitats for all life stages, groups and guilds of species associated with specific habitats, and other important characteristics. Characterization and mapping should also be coordinated with and inform management and decision-making with respect to multiple ocean uses, including efforts of regional ocean partnerships and ocean data portals. Relevant professional presentations, publications and development of grant proposals to support continued research are expected as well.
The research associate will be based at Monmouth University and have access to and use of facilities at the NOAA Sandy Hook research lab as needed to support collaborative research. The incumbent will work with Monmouth University faculty to identify opportunities to engage undergraduates in research or outreach efforts, and present lectures and other classroom-based presentations. Monmouth University and the NOAA Fisheries Habitat Ecology Branch of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Sandy Hook, N.J currently have a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement. There may also be teaching opportunities subject to agreement between the research associate and the relevant University Department.
For more information, please contact Tony MacDonald, Director of the Monmouth University Urban Coast Institute, amacdona@monmouth.edu and Dr. Thomas Noji, thomas.noji@noaa.gov .
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Position Overview in this position, you will assist in leading the implementation of a global initiative and partnership to accelerate progress toward a sustainable new ocean economy. Reporting to the Director, Sustainable Ocean Initiative, You will be part of a global team and will coordinate research and outreach, and planning and execution of meetings with key partners. Engaging in the growing number of ocean initiatives, you will assist in finding strategic synergies within and across geographies and sectors and to galvanize widespread collaboration and provide support to the broad community of government, corporate and non-governmental organizations. The New Ocean Economy is a shared partnership designed to inspire ambition, mobilize action, and support institutions in a cross-sectoral transition toward a sustainable Ocean economy and achievement of SDG 14. The partnership makes a compelling case for how economic development and ocean protection can go hand-in-hand, empower persuasive messengers, monitor “how goes the battle” among the ocean movement, and help improve synergies between disparate initiatives. In particular, the New Ocean Economy helps bridge and mutually support the UN Ocean Conference and Our Ocean communities.
This is a multi-faceted role requiring collaboration with external partners and colleagues across the Institute, including WRI’s international offices, to support programmatic work. If you have a passion for the environment and development, superb people skills, excellent organizational, writing and communication skills and strong attention to detail to contribute meaningfully to advancing our mission, this role provides a unique vantage point at a leading think tank.
Responsibilities
Assist in implementation of overarching strategies designed to achieve broad support and integration of current ocean initiatives in the lead-up to the 2019 Our Ocean conference and the 2020 UN Conference
Develop and maintain working relationships with government officials and national and international institutions as well as relevant NGOs in the field
Work in close collaboration with other allies and organizations in order to maximize the impact of the initiative’s efforts; convene partnerships
Contribute to the implementation of project activities that encompass a range of sectors and topics to produce a landmark ocean economy report
Conduct landscape assessments and identify gaps in knowledge and opportunities to create synergies within existing decision-making processes or research
Support production of original research and liaise with external contractors
Identify gaps and opportunities to create synergies within existing decision-making processes or research
Work with other team members to support meetings, calls, and webinars of panelists and/or champions
Track current ocean initiatives, sharing knowledge and policy developments to facilitate collaboration and integration
Contribute to fundraising activities, including cultivating donor relationships, developing and submitting funding proposals, and meeting reporting requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree in public policy, international relations or environmental science or equivalent experience strongly preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the international conservation arena, with a particular focus on or familiarity with international ocean conservation. Experience d esigning and implementing programs an d initiatives
Excellent political, strategic and analytical abilities with proven program management skills to develop, execute and evaluate a range of diverse strategies to achieve goals
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
Flexible, creative, and consistent and able to assume high level accountability for all areas of responsibility
Strong commitment to producing measurable results
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
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Sep 07, 2018
Full time
Position Overview in this position, you will assist in leading the implementation of a global initiative and partnership to accelerate progress toward a sustainable new ocean economy. Reporting to the Director, Sustainable Ocean Initiative, You will be part of a global team and will coordinate research and outreach, and planning and execution of meetings with key partners. Engaging in the growing number of ocean initiatives, you will assist in finding strategic synergies within and across geographies and sectors and to galvanize widespread collaboration and provide support to the broad community of government, corporate and non-governmental organizations. The New Ocean Economy is a shared partnership designed to inspire ambition, mobilize action, and support institutions in a cross-sectoral transition toward a sustainable Ocean economy and achievement of SDG 14. The partnership makes a compelling case for how economic development and ocean protection can go hand-in-hand, empower persuasive messengers, monitor “how goes the battle” among the ocean movement, and help improve synergies between disparate initiatives. In particular, the New Ocean Economy helps bridge and mutually support the UN Ocean Conference and Our Ocean communities.
This is a multi-faceted role requiring collaboration with external partners and colleagues across the Institute, including WRI’s international offices, to support programmatic work. If you have a passion for the environment and development, superb people skills, excellent organizational, writing and communication skills and strong attention to detail to contribute meaningfully to advancing our mission, this role provides a unique vantage point at a leading think tank.
Responsibilities
Assist in implementation of overarching strategies designed to achieve broad support and integration of current ocean initiatives in the lead-up to the 2019 Our Ocean conference and the 2020 UN Conference
Develop and maintain working relationships with government officials and national and international institutions as well as relevant NGOs in the field
Work in close collaboration with other allies and organizations in order to maximize the impact of the initiative’s efforts; convene partnerships
Contribute to the implementation of project activities that encompass a range of sectors and topics to produce a landmark ocean economy report
Conduct landscape assessments and identify gaps in knowledge and opportunities to create synergies within existing decision-making processes or research
Support production of original research and liaise with external contractors
Identify gaps and opportunities to create synergies within existing decision-making processes or research
Work with other team members to support meetings, calls, and webinars of panelists and/or champions
Track current ocean initiatives, sharing knowledge and policy developments to facilitate collaboration and integration
Contribute to fundraising activities, including cultivating donor relationships, developing and submitting funding proposals, and meeting reporting requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree in public policy, international relations or environmental science or equivalent experience strongly preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the international conservation arena, with a particular focus on or familiarity with international ocean conservation. Experience d esigning and implementing programs an d initiatives
Excellent political, strategic and analytical abilities with proven program management skills to develop, execute and evaluate a range of diverse strategies to achieve goals
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
Flexible, creative, and consistent and able to assume high level accountability for all areas of responsibility
Strong commitment to producing measurable results
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
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