12 Administrator/Executive jobs

Position Summary Pacific Forest Trust seeks a detail-oriented, collaborative, and experienced leader to manage the acquisition of new conservation easements and the stewardship of those already in PFT’s portfolio and build on our 25 years of success. PFT’s projects are often large-scale and sophisticated and involve collaboration with public and private partners. The Conservation and Stewardship Director will lead and facilitate these conservation easement projects from inception to closing; and oversee their perpetual stewardship by PFT. Specific tasks include participating in forest landowner outreach and constituency building for conservation projects; conservation easement and fee title negotiation and acquisition; agency representation; identifying funding sources and building collaborative partnerships; managing and reviewing appraisals, budgeting and financial reporting; and providing overall project-management consistent with PFT’s policies and our commitment to the highest ethical standards. This position offers a tremendous career opportunity for an energetic and accomplished conservation professional to lead the next generation of Pacific Forest Trust’s partnerships and projects. The Conservation and Stewardship Director will lead the Conservation and Stewardship team consisting of a project manager and a stewardship manager, and utilizing forestry and other natural resource consultants. S/he will work from PFT’s headquarters in the verdant Presidio of San Francisco and report to the President and Co-founder. Key Responsibilities Negotiate, finance and manage PFT’s conservation easement acquisitions. This includes: drafting and quality assurance of conservation plans or assessments for a property; supervising property due diligence, including title investigation; negotiation and drafting of conservation easement deeds; negotiation of option or purchase agreements; management and review of appraisals Identify and cultivate partnerships through outreach to private forestland owners, foresters, public agencies, elected officials, other resource managers, and other forest stakeholders Actively source and develop conservation easements and fee title projects in PFT priority areas, consistent with PFT’s acquisition policies and procedures Effectively manage stewarding, monitoring and compliance of PFT’s previously acquired interests, consistent with PFT’s stewardship related policies and procedures Represent PFT’s Conservation and Stewardship program in stakeholder meetings and other fora Develop and implement funding plans for specific acquisitions by cultivating financial support for PFT at the national and local level through grant writing and management Manage a team of committed colleagues and lead the Conservation and Stewardship team to achieve PFT’s strategic and annual goals Maintain and improve PFT’s conservation and stewardship policies, procedures and detailed, meticulous records in compliance with PFT’s National Land Trust Accreditation Qualifications Significant experience in conservation easement with a track record of negotiating, financing and managing conservation easement acquisitions. Excellent communication skills to effectively articulate the benefits of working forest conservation to engage PFT’s potential and existing partners, including forest owners, government agencies and community stakeholders. Experience building long-term partnerships with stakeholders to develop successful conservation projects Expertise and success obtaining funds from public and private sources for land and conservation easement acquisitions; with fulfillment of funding requirements, including reporting. Experience managing and leading teams A commitment to high standards and personal accountability and a passion for excellence Strong commitment to Pacific Forest Trust’s mission and passion to ensure the permanence of conservation easement stewardship Desire to make an enduring contribution to the field of conservation and sustainable forestry Advanced degree or equivalent professional training in natural resource management (especially forestry), conservation real estate, and/or law Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

The Offshore Wind Strategic Growth Manager will drive functional, business, and broad Offshore Wind goals. These goals will include driving analysis to understand customer, competitive, economic & policy insights, articulating key trends across the business, and identifying strategic organic & inorganic growth opportunities to position GE for business profitability. The Strategic Marketing leader will work closely with sales, finance & product management to influence regional growth strategies, identify market creation opportunities and guide long-term planning across functions, as well as develop and communicate Offshore Wind strategy internally & externally to enhance share value. Accountable for leading Strategic Marketing activities for GE Offshore Wind worldwide Structure & align team around business strategic imperatives Drive clear analysis of market (incl. segmentation) and industry trends & communication around competitors, customers & economics to support strategic decisions and business growth  Lead profit pool analysis to identify organic & inorganic growth opportunities; work w/ respective teams to drive action Lead customer insight initiatives to identify market/product needs, inform product, regional & communications strategy Identify policy & regulatory opportunities for market creation & implement strategies to unlock demand Drive strategy planning processes & commercialization initiatives, in close coordination with Finance and Sales, focusing on most profitable actions * Establish and lead Customer Excellence program to be fully embedded in Offshore Wind organization and processes (Customer Satisfaction, Win & Loss…) Deliver clear internal & external messaging, distill industry insights for clear & rapid communication, work with communications to build targeted messaging for internal and external audiences.   Qualifications/Requirements: Master’s degree from an accredited university or college  Master’s in Business Administration or related discipline with a focus on renewable energy or sustainability Strong customer relationship experience, including sales and marketing processes Strong experience in renewable energy * Very strong experience in energy industry  Desired Characteristics: Demonstrated skills in managing multiple projects successfully  Driven change agent with bias for action * Strong presentation skills and analytical ability Ability to work in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams * Strong oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Creative and innovative thinking – able to bring new ideas to provoke the business Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

At Toxics Action Center, we start from the core belief that everyone has the right to breathe clean air, drink clean water, and live in a healthy community where government operates responsively and democratically. For the last 30 years, our mission has been to make these rights a reality by organizing side by side with residents who are facing toxic threats to build their capacity and power. We train residents in the skills and know-how they need to run effective local campaigns, while also developing long-term leaders to fuel New England’s progressive movements. Our work has helped groups win hundreds of local victories: we prevented radioactive waste dumps from being built across Massachusetts, won fights against incinerators and landfills and for zero waste across the region, won retirement of three coal-fired power plants in Massachusetts, we won an 86% reduction in pollution from the six dirtiest power plants in Connecticut, and organized with citizens in South Portland to stop Exxon Mobil’s plans to bring tar sands into Maine. Representative responsibilities include: Event Planning.   Take a lead role in organizing the Annual Local Environmental Action Conference and assist in the coordination of all other New England conferences, issue summits and leadership retreats. Help plan and implement staff retreat and leadership retreats for activists. Assist the Development Director in the planning and implementation of fundraising house parties. Maintain an Information Repository.   Assure good systems for health and environmental information, contacts, organizing work and financial records. Publicity and Outreach.  Format and share recent media clips and updates with staff. Provide updates to coalition partners on our organizing efforts for publication. Cultivate community assistance referrals from other organizations. Our Network.   Expand our expert referral network in each state and make information available to the staff. Answer member inquiries and connect expert referrals and community groups with the appropriate staff person. Organizational Support.   Maintain the website. Assist in developing and managing budgets, and income and expense monitoring forms. Provide support for our major donor drives, such as printing and compiling materials. Coordinate Board meetings. Maintain our contact databases and organizing tracking systems. Cultivate relationships with universities to attract interns. Update member database with new gifts and donors. Follow up on outstanding pledges. Set up conference calls, video conferencing, and rental car reservations for staff. Materials.  Take inventory and place orders on stationary, workbooks, business cards and other office materials. Coordinate sending materials to all our regional offices. Finances.   Manage and track income and expenses.  Ensure that all income from membership, donations, major donor, and sponsorships is deposited and recorded correctly.  Ensure that vendors are paid on time. Fundraising . Assist in researching and writing grants, identifying and cultivating donors to the organization. Depending on years of experience, staffer may also run a summer fundraising and outreach canvass office. Program . Field phone calls from potential community groups, and following up with issue research support. Qualifications: We are looking for skilled candidates who are passionate about community organizing, movement building, and racial and environmental justice.  Additionally, top candidates will: – Have a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience, but strong entry level candidates will be considered. – Experience in fundraising and/or writing for a nonprofit is also preferred; – Be flexible, embrace new challenges, and have a strong work ethic; – Be detail oriented, deadline driven, highly-organized, and have excellent project management skills; – Have strong computer skills. – Like, and be excellent at, working with all types of people, but be comfortable behind the scenes; and – Be able to work independently and creatively, as well as take direction and work as part of a team. Pay and Benefits: Pay for this position is commensurate with relevant professional experience. Toxics Action Center offers a competitive benefits package Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

SUMMARY The Operations Manager is an experienced professional responsible for managing the operations of a small, but growing nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the wilderness of the Quetico-Superior ecoystem. The Operations Manager oversees human resources, benefits administration, and finances. The Operations Manager serves as the primary point of contact for the auditor, outside accountant, financial institutions, landlord, IT consultant, and most other vendors. The Operations Manager also provides support for office administration, including providing administrative support for the Executive Director, processing timesheets, and ordering furniture and equipment. PRIMARY RELATIONSHIPS Works closely with the Executive Director to coordinate the organization’s operations Works with other staff to ensure that the administrative needs of the organization are satisfied RESPONSIBILITIES Human resources, including onboarding and off-boarding personnel; maintaining confidential personnel files; maintaining and managing the worker’s compensation plan; and updating the employee manual Benefits administration, including serving as the liaison to the administrator of the 403(b) retirement plan; maintaining and managing the health insurance and long-term disability insurance plans Finances, including processing invoices, making deposits, and assisting with the development of the budget Risk management, including maintaining and managing the business owner’s insurance policy and directors and officers insurance policy Serving as the primary point of contact for the auditor, outside accountant, financial institutions, landlord, IT consultant, and most other vendors Office administration, including providing administrative support to the Executive Director, processing timesheets, ordering furniture and equipment MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A problem-solver with enthusiasm for establishing and managing operational and organization systems Willing to be a flexible member of a small but effective and passionate team Comfortable working in a fast-pasted, entrepreneurial environment A. or A.A. degree Three or more years of similar operations experience Passion for preserving the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and its ecosystem BENEFITS Paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan In addition to paid vacation and sick leave, the Friends provides a $300 stipend and five additional paid vacation days to each employee to take time off and recharge in the wilderness Hours of unpaid leave for parents to attend a child’s school conferences, classroom activities, childcare or any other childhood program $50 per month transportation allowance for public transit or parking We encourage life-long learning and will pay for ongoing professional development TO APPLY In one document, submit cover letter, resume, three references, and a writing sample or an example of other work product to: Chris Knopf, Executive Director Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness 401 North Third Street, Suite 290 Minneapolis, MN 55401 chris@friends-bwca.org In the subject line of any electronic communication, please put “Operations Manager Position.” Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Job Description We are seeking an experienced community organizer to direct Toxics Action Center’s programs and campaigns in Maine. Key responsibilities include: Strategic planning and program development: Set the organization’s agenda in Maine. You’ll identify the biggest local environmental threats in Maine, enter communities, and build relationships with key local leaders. You’ll work with local leaders to identify solutions to local environmental problems and develop creative strategies to win, including building coalitions. Community organizing training and leadership development: You will organize with 10-15 community groups each year, conducting group training consultations on campaign skills as well as having one-on-one coaching and leadership development sessions with group leaders. Communications and organizational visibility: You will work to increase Toxics Action Center’s media presence and name recognition by organizing events, news releases, holding one-on-one meetings, and doing online outreach and visibility. Fundraising: You will build lasting relationships in the funder community and build resources for your work through foundation grants, cultivating major donors, door-to-door canvassing, event fundraisers, and other grassroots fundraising opportunities. Volunteer and Staff Management: Recruit, train and manage a team of interns with potential to oversee staff as well. Qualifications: The ideal candidate is passionate about community organizing, movement building, and environmental and racial justice. Candidates must have at least three years of post-college professional experience, such as community organizing, campaign coordination, environmental advocacy, or coalition building. If you have less experience, you can apply for our  Community Organizer  job. Salary and Benefits: Salary for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate possesses. We offer a competitive benefits package including health care, 401(k), education loan assistance, and paid vacation and sick days. Opportunities for advancement, travel and additional training are available. Toxics Action Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace and a diverse movement.  People of color, women, and LGBT people are strongly encouraged to apply.  Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

WWF, the world's leading conservation organization, seeks a Chief of Party candidate for the USAID­ funded Combatting Wildlife Crime Project (CWCP) in KAZA and Namibia, a part of USAID's regional Combatting Wildlife Crime in Southern Africa Program. This position is based in Windhoek, Namibia and is funded through April 2022. The CWCP seeks to counter growing threats from transnational wildlife crime to globally important populations of black rhino and elephant in northwest Namibia and the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA), respectively. WWF is partnering with TRAFFIC, Namibian NGOs, KAZA stakeholders, and key government agencies to reduce these threats by improving: knowledge of wildlife crime and trade dynamics? community stewardship? community-­based support to law enforcement (LE)? capacity-­building of rangers inside and outside protected areas (PA)? enhanced judicial processes, wildlife crime investigations and prosecutions, and inter­agency cross border collaboration. Central to this process will be the creation of a multi­agency approach to share knowledge and information on wildlife crime within Namibia and among the KAZA countries of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The collective impact of this Project will be an increase of rhino populations in Namibia and promotion of cross ­border movement and stabilized elephant populations in KAZA WWF Namibia, as the Consortium lead, is guiding and coordinating the KAZA and Namibia components of this Project. The Consortium partners for the KAZA component are WWF (Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe), TRAFFIC, IRDNC, EcoExist, KAZA Secretariat, IUCN, and ACADIR. For the Namibia component they are WWF Namibia, IRDNC, LAC, NNF, SRT, NACSO, MET, and TRAFFIC. The WWF Chief of Party is responsible for the performance, communications, partner relationships, and all technical aspects of the CWCP as well as developing strong relationships with partner governments. More specifically s/he will: Provide overall project direction and management? and maintain vision and commitment to outcomes/results. Serve as the principal liaison with USAID. Ensure timely submission of all required programmatic deliverables to USAID including work plans, technical reports, and PMPs. Create and oversee the functioning of two CWCP Management Committees (KAZA and Namibia components)? and act as Secretary to the overarching CWCP/KAZA and Namibia Steering Committee. Ensure effective stakeholder engagement and buy-­in to CWC activities with an emphasis on government agencies involved in combatting wildlife crime (environment ministries, judiciary, etc.), community­ members, and private sector. Provide technical expertise to project implementation as appropriate. Oversee design, award, implementation, and amendments to multiple grants to Namibian and KAZA Consortium members or stakeholders. Responsible for identification of consultancy requirements, TORs for such assignments, and management of contracted consultants. Ensure alignment of CWCP objectives and activities with regional and national frameworks for transboundary conservation and combatting wildlife crime. Seek synergy with other wildlife crime investments in Namibia and KAZA. Work closely with other USAID Combating Wildlife Trafficking (CWT) consortiums to learn from each other? avoid duplication of effort? and by developing tools and approaches that can be easily adapted to different settings. Supervise CWCP personnel as required. Maintain close lines of communication with WWF­US Home Office with technical and operations staff. At least a Master's-level degree in natural resource management, international development, or related field of study. A minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in managing conservation and/or international programs or projects of similar scope and scale to CWCP; and with the proven ability to effectively work and collaborate with national government authorities and other stakeholders. Preference will be given to candidates with at least 5 years of experience, ideally in the southern Africa region. Extensive familiarity with US Government Project management, administrative and regulatory requirements, inclusive of at least three years of experience in managing multi-partner USG-funded projects in natural resource management or related sector. Demonstrated capabilities in high-level strategic visioning and leadership. Proven exceptional leadership in the design, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of large-scale international donor-supported programs, with skills in strategic planning, management, supervision, and budgeting. Strong communication skills, high fluency in written and verbal English. Excellent interpersonal skills, culturally sensitive, and ability to lead or work effectively as a team member. Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners, and the ability to lead multi-sector and multi-disciplinary teams. Demonstrated high level of expertise in international conservation such as protected area management, community-based natural resource management, and/or related topics. To Apply: Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page , Requisition #19007 Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone Please submit your resume for this role ASAP As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status. Apply Here PI103559574

GENERAL DESCRIPTION   New Mexico has a proud tradition of preserving and celebrating its rich cultural history and heritage. This history is woven into the landscape and is an essential part of The Wilderness Society’s (TWS) work to protect public lands and connect communities across the state to our wild places. We seek a highly innovative and skilled advocate and campaigner to achieve new public land protections,  defend existing land protections and bedrock environmental laws, and ensure that all New Mexicans equitably benefit from our public lands. This individual will also work to achieve energy and climate program and defense campaign goals, including defending places too wild to drill, facilitating the country’s transition to clean energy, and ensuring public lands are managed as part of a solution to climate change. They  will help lead our Urban to Wild-Albuquerque Metro campaign, which is focused on ensuring Albuquerque residents have an equal opportunity to experience, appreciate and advocate for the region’s parks, open space, and public lands that connect us to the state’s rich cultural heritage from the urban to the wild.   Reporting to the New Mexico State Director and  working with programs across the organization, the  New Mexico Deputy State Director  will develop and execute organizational priorities and initiatives throughout New Mexico. They will engage in a range of campaigns through partnerships, coalition building and coordination, campaign planning, outreach activities, advocacy, communications, and other efforts. They will  represent TWS in coalitions, in communications with elected officials, agency officials, and other decision makers and their staff, and in the media.     This position plays a critical role in establishing and reinforcing an inclusive organizational culture that is grounded in trust and accountability to shared goals and outcomes. TWS has made diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic priorities for the organization.  This leader will integrate these priorities throughout our New Mexico work, from expanding our partnerships to bringing an equity lens to all facets of our program.  Across our team, we aspire to be campaign-oriented, nimble, collaborative, innovative, transparent, and supportive of staff – our greatest asset.    ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES   The Wilderness Society values being “humble as individuals and proud as a team,” and we work hard to develop collaborative, cross-departmental teams to implement our plans on the ground.  The Deputy State Director will help set the strategic direction for our work in New Mexico, lead efforts on the ground to implement these strategies and help raise funds and develop new opportunities for the program.  Additional responsibilities include:   Develop and maintain a powerful, diverse constituency throughout New Mexico, cultivating key individuals, organizations, and other entities (including agency personnel and the state’s congressional rep resentatives) to secure long-term support for TWS’s goals and programs. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with partner organizations and other social justice advocates, congressional staff, and public land user groups. Represent TWS at public and private gatherings and educational events, raising awareness of national and local organizational priorities and programs. Develop and implement civic engagement strategies in support of conservation campaigns. Work closely with the Philanthropy staff to develop and implement a fundraising strategy for the Urban to Wild campaign and other assigned campaigns, including work with individual donors and foundations.  Prepare and implement annual work plans and budgets for the New Mexico Urban to Wild campaign, and other assigned campaigns. Develop fact sheets, talking points and other outreach and advocacy materials, partnering with Government Relations and Communications staff as needed. Recruit, train and supervise interns, volunteers, and contractors as needed. Assist the State Director in promoting a culture within the state and regional offices, and throughout the organization, that is collaborative, innovative, adaptive, transparent, supportive of staff, and focused on collectively maximizing our conservation gains. Travel as needed throughout the state and to Washington, D.C.  Perform other duties as assigned.   QUALIFICATIONS   The Wilderness Society’s New Mexico program has established clear goals for protecting public lands across the state, defending bedrock conservation laws from attack, and ensuring that all New Mexicans equitably benefit from our public lands.  We value strong communicators, research skills, and interest in developing policies and programs that can achieve lasting protections for our public lands and positive change for our communities. We pride ourselves on having staff that know the community and can organize and work with everyone across the region.   Experience, Competencies, and Education Minimum of five years of experience working in advocacy, grassroots organizing, public policy, political campaigns, or a related field. A history of successfully developing collaborations, alliances, and partnerships with key leaders among diverse ethnic and racial groups, as well as other interests. Track record working successfully in teams representing a rich mix of talent, backgrounds, and perspectives—across race and gender.  Demonstrated ability to advance strategic thinking, craft a compelling vision, and generate support for that vision, set priorities, and balance short- and long-term demands, as well as regional and national goals. Demonstrated ability to work successfully with donors, foundations and corporations to raise money. Demonstrated ability to effectively represent issues and positions to the media.   Desired Skills and Characteristics Strong knowledge of environmental, conservation, and/or social justice issues in New Mexico. Must be a leader – rooted in equity, capable of operating effectively with diverse audiences and colleagues, and committed to supporting others in accomplishing our conservation and access goals. Bilingual in Spanish. Motivated, self-starter with the ability to take initiative, develop ideas, and see them through to implementation. Superb organizational skills combined with the ability to prioritize conflicting demands and work on multiple issues. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a fun and collegial—but occasionally stressful—atmosphere.  A solid professional presence, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with many different interests and personalities.   The Wilderness Society offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; sick and vacation leave; a sabbatical program; and a retirement plan.  TWS is an equal opportunity employer and actively works to ensure fair treatment of our employees and constituents across culture, socioeconomic status, race, marital or family situation, gender, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, physical ability, veteran status or sexual orientation.   As an organization, we aspire to being inclusive in the work that we do, and in the kind of organization we are.  Internally this means working as a team that listens to different points of view, recognizes the contributions of every employee and empowers each employee to bring their whole selves to work every day.  Externally this means ensuring that public lands are inclusive and welcoming, so that our shared wildlands can help people and nature to thrive.  We are committed to equity throughout our work, which we define as our commitment to realizing the promise of our public lands and ensuring that all can share in their universal benefits.   To learn more about our commitment, please see  http://wilderness.org/our-commitment-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-wilderness-society Opens a New Window. 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The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is an international conservation NGO headquartered at the Bronx Zoo in New York City working to save wildlife and wild lands and to meet global conservation challenges in over 60 countries in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. POSITION OBJECTIVES The primary function of the Program Administrative Officer is to provide support to the WCS Asia Program on administrative, proposal,logistical, and programmatic activities. The Program Administrative Officer acts as a single point of contact for a variety of supportissues, working in close coordination with other departments within WCS, including Development, Finance, HR, Public Affairs, Purchasing, and Legal. This position assists with communications and outreach activities for WCS Asia. Responsibilities include: ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES (65% OF TIME) • Coordinate operational and administrative support for WCS Asia Program activities; be responsible for ensuring smooth, efficient administration both within and between the NY office and Asia field sites and other departments within WCS; proactively problem solve when needed; • Review Payroll and Human Resources forms for WCS staff and consultants as needed; • Assist staff with preparing accounts payable and reimbursement documentation, accounting adjustments, and coordinating with finance and accounting staff to facilitate and monitor payment process. • Assist with vendor invoice payments and forms. • Manage field staff mail. • Maintain program files and databases, including grants, contracts, proposals, MOU’s, communication materials, photos, and financial records, to ensure proper document management. • Organize logistics and travel planning and assist in organizing meetings, conferences, and workshops with both field- and NY-based staff. • Gather data from the financial system and consolidate into management reports. • Coordinate with Global Purchasing on equipment procurement and repairs. • Coordinate with Global Resources on basic donor relationship (host visits; assist with keeping track of donations that come into Asia program and ensuring the revenue is properly allocated). • Coordinate with The Office of General Counsel (OGC) on support they need to formalize important Asia and Country program agreements, power-of-attorney, etc. and assist with in-person acquisition of official legal documents from city, state, or diplomatic offices. • Coordinate with cross-departmental administrative staff to improve administrative processes; • Regularly meet with administrative staff across WCS, including other programs in Global Conservation, to coordinate administrative processes • Maintain team calendar • Assist executive staff as requested PROGRAMATIC RESPONSIBILITIES (20% OF TIME) • Provide support to technical reporting and funding proposals. Includes assisting in writing and editing of technical narratives, and performing basic research to supplement input from field teams. Track the status of assigned proposals; help coordinate the development, approval, and submission process with the appropriate program staff and WCS departments. • Liaise directly with OGC for legal review of proposals, agreements, and contracts. Assist Asia OGC in preliminary reviews of documents. Maintain a template agreement database and facilitate the use of approved agreement templates. • Lead Asia Program coordination of certain assigned funding awards and required follow-up activities. Ensure timely and accurate technical and financial reporting,sub-grant agreements, and compliance with donor guidelines. Assist with overall proposal review as requested COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH RESPONSIBILITIES (15% OF TIME) •Working with the Executive Director of the Asia Program, assist with various internal and external Asia Program communications activities, including but not limited to: o Coordinate between WCS Asia Program, including field teams, and other divisions of WCS, such as the Zoos and Aquarium, Communications and Media Production, Public Affairs, and Education, on press releases and other communications needs; monitor, trouble-shoot, and follow up as required, keeping Executive Director of the Asia Program informed throughout; o Keep track of press releases related to the WCS Asia program, assist with metrics reporting and provide a quarterly summary to the Executive Director of the Asia Program; o Assist with information-collecting, writing and editing reports and communications relating to WCS Asia Program activities for internal and external audiences, including staff, donors, annual reports, board members, and the general public; o Prepare bi-weekly progress reports of WCS Asia program activities for internal WCS reporting meetings; and o Prepare drafts of management and programmatic notes and memos as requested by the Executive Director of the Asia Program. Qualification Requirements Minimum Qualifications and Skills • BA or BS • 1-3 years of previous administrative experience in an office     setting •  Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite •  Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in  both written and interpersonal contexts • Ability to be part of a highly diverse team that is largely based in Asia • Possess a self-starting nature • Ability to problem solve independently and without daily instruction and monitoring • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, including responsiveness to simultaneous projects and demands;    ability to set and follow priorities, and to meet deadlines. • Commitment to follow through and quality control; excellent attention to detail. Preferred • 1-2 years of experience in project or non-profit management; grant writing, budgeting and reporting • Understanding of general conservation issues  • Foreign language fluency • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite and social media platforms • Familiarity with basic principles of external communications  Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

JOB PURPOSE : Reporting to the Executive Director, this position will primarily be responsible for oversight of the management, development and implementation of all stewardship and land management plans and activities on both private and public lands. This position will guide and direct the Land Manager in detailed and comprehensive planning efforts, provide support in identifying conservation goals, and prioritize those efforts. This position will also provide direction and support to the Field Manager who is responsible for supervision, and management of a large field staff working in ever changing field conditions. The Land Conservation Director is expected to develop and follow an annual budget for all restoration and field activities and approve expenses of the field staff. The Land Conservation Director will build, maintain and coordinate successful relationships with various Federal, State and local private and public entities. This position is ultimately responsible for oversight of the entire stewardship program and field operations of the Conservancy. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Staff Management and Administration (50%) • Ability to successfully coordinate and direct a large field program and to identify priorities; • Ability to direct and support long-term stewardship planning on a large scale (10,000+ acres); • Ability to develop and manage staff effectively and efficiently, laying out schedules well in advance and adapting as necessary; • Ability to identify shortfalls, anticipate potential problems and improve operations and efficiencies; • Ability to help grow existing staff into increasing responsibilities; Walker Basin Conservancy • Ensure Managers work closely with various staff and contractors for successful implementation of plans and project development; • Work closely with staff, Board and associated committees to ensure information is being shared and effectively communicated; • Coordinate regularly with other Directors and staff to ensure open lines of communication are being promoted; and • Ensure metrics established in WBCs strategic plan are being met, adapt as necessary. Development and implementation of a program specific strategic plan. Conservation Planning and Implementation (30%) • Directly supervise Land Manager and Field Manager for successful implementation of stewardship plans and field activities; • Provide support to Managers to ensure “Best practices” are being identified and implemented; • Ensure water use and land activities are implemented in the most effective and efficient manner; and • Work closely with land owners, lessees, Federal and State Agencies to effectively implement stewardship plans. Management of Assets (20%) • Develop and maintain an annual budget for all field activities; • Oversight of all field tools and equipment including fleet and tractors; and • Ensure Managers are following procurement and expense protocols. QUALIFICATIONS • M.S. degree in natural resources, land management, land planning or similar field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; • Experience in natural resource planning and policy development; • A minimum of 7 years in a conservation management position with progressively increasing responsibility; • A minimum of 7 years of experience in employee management; • Highly independent, proactive and entrepreneurial with experience developing and implementing large conservation projects; • Experience with agriculture (farming/ ranching operations) and irrigation water conveyance systems: drip, sprinkler, flood, pumps (small and large irrigation); • Experience working with conservation/environmental land management organizations and agencies at a management level; • Familiarity with Great Basin ecosystems; • Previous experience in conservation, agriculture knowledge; • Demonstrated organization, tracking and management experience required; • Excellent communication skills, ability to clearly and concisely give direction; • Excellent computer skills and proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access; and • Team player with a strong work ethic and is always up for a new challenge. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Environmental Advocates of New York’s vision is that by mid-21st century, New York State is an international green leader due to its clean and healthy waters, 100% renewable energy powered economy, and vibrant and safe communities. To secure this vision we will work in communities all across the state to educate and engage the public to ensure that the environment is protected and that policy change is made to make New York cleaner and greener. We are seeking a Deputy Director to join our team and lead our advocacy efforts at federal, state and local levels. The Deputy will also oversee our newly created engagement team that is working in partnership with people and community-based organizations that are fighting for a healthier New York. General Duties The Deputy Director will be responsible for all aspects of Environmental Advocates policy priorities including identifying emerging issues; defining short- and long-term policy objectives; overseeing policy analysis and research; and determining strategies for pursuing our objectives primarily before New York’s executive branch and the New York Legislature, but also federal and local governments. The Deputy Director must have an appreciation and understanding of the broad spectrum of environmental issues that Environmental Advocates works on and that can potentially arise. The Deputy must also have a deep understanding of the workings of politics and the legislative process (in New York State is a big plus), as well as the workings of executive branch agencies. The Deputy Director reports directly to the Executive Director. The Deputy Director is also a senior staff member, helping make important managerial, strategic, policy, development and budgetary decisions. They will directly supervise the organization’s program directors, program associates, campaigns staff and any consultants who directly support the organization’s programmatic and advocacy efforts. Salary for this position is commensurate with experience and is consistent with what a deputy for a non-for-profit organization that is based in Albany, New York would command. Specific Responsibilities Set strategic direction for Environmental Advocates’ programs with a focus on policy goals. In coordination with Environmental Advocates’ staff, develop and implement effective strategies and tactics that achieve the organization's strategic policy goals.  Work with program and campaigns staff to effectively build coalitions within the broader environmental community and recruit new allies.  In coordination with the Director of Communications and Marketing and development staff, serve as a senior spokesperson and help identify opportunities for media outreach, member engagement, and strategic outreach to board members and major donors.  Work closely with the Board of Director’s Program Committee to keep the board well- engaged in advocacy goals and to receive input from board members regarding our policy goals and strategies for achieving those goals.  ​Oversee the actions of Environmental Advocates’ program staff, including Program Directors and Associates, the Campaign Director and Associate as well as legislative outreach staff and interns. Skills/Experience Demonstrated track record of managing staff, implementing inclusive practices, and ability to work effectively as part of a senior team. Exceptional writing and editing skills. Effective oral presentation skills and an ability to communicate complex environmental and policy topics to a variety of lay and expert audiences. Adept at setting goals, identifying intermediate objectives, and finding the resources necessary to achieve those goals and objectives. Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience in public policy or related field. ​Ability to lead through advocacy with a commitment to making a difference in all communities across New York. How to Apply Environmental Advocates of New York is an equal opportunity employer. Please email your resume or CV, cover letter, list of three references, and a writing sample to Peter M. Iwanowicz, Executive Director, at   piwanowicz@eany.org . Include in the subject line “Deputy Director.” Only email submissions will be accepted. Please do not mail application materials or call. Environmental Advocates is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy that an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state or local law is not and will not be considered in any decision regarding recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, layoff, termination, classification, compensation, benefits or other employment action. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

PASE Corps is solving the chronic problem of job seekers needing a job to get experience and employers who want candidates that have experience. Locations : PASE Corps groups may be established in any U.S. location within a metropolitan area of 250,000 or more. Description: PASE Corps Coordinators conduct a variety of research, outreach, training, and management tasks including: Developing a local presence for PASE Corps  training, internships, and job placement.    Working with local colleges or universities to develop advanced environmental training courses that are based on employer needs. Meeting with local and regional environmental employers in all sectors to learn of the key skills needed in entry-level professionals Promoting the PASE Corps intern program.. Coordinating and leading advanced environmental training sessions to include recruitment of participants (trainees), employer-mentors. Seeking continuing education credits through the local/regional college, university, or professional society Establishing paid and unpaid internship experiences for PASE Corps Associates (trainees) Managing  PASE Corps Environmental Associates in rewarding entry-level environmental sustainability careers. Qualifications : At least a bachelor's degree -- master's degree preferred.  Preference for candidates who have college education in environmental-related, sustainability,  human resources, or business degree programs.  Experience in hiring or supervising environmental staff and/or nonprofit management experience is plus.  Must have strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work independently to meet goals.   PASE Corps is solving the Catch-22 trap of:  The job requires experienced people, but I need that job to get experience.   PASE Corps participants are passionate about sharpening their skills and abilities and building their resume for a career that makes a difference.  To Apply:    Attach your resume and describe your career goals and action plan. See  PASEcorps.org  for more information.   PASE Corps is an EEO