8 Admin Assistant/Environmental Support jobs

A Taste of Endangered Species Conservation This internship will provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to sample various roles in a conservation organization that is working to prevent extinctions across the tropics. The intern will be working collaboratively with Rainforest Trust staff on each of the following subjects below. Depending on the intern’s skills and interests, some activities can receive more of the intern’s time than others. Validating estimates of protected area coverage of threatened species Goals: (1) Study how well range maps characterize species distributions; (2) Develop comprehensive species lists for all Rainforest Trust supported Protected Areas. Tasks: In this project, interns will assist Rainforest Trust staff to refine estimates of how many species Rainforest Trust’s partners are protecting worldwide. We have already completed the first step, which combined maps of species ranges with maps of protected areas in order to estimate the number of species protected in each park or reserve. The next step is to contact Rainforest Trust partner organizations to request verified species lists from their protected areas. The intern will then assist Rainforest Trust staff to: (1) compare the estimates of protected species based on the two different data sources; and (2) refine our list of protected species. Analyzing changes in seasonal abundance of threatened bird species in Ecuador Goals: (1) Identify changes in seasonal abundance of key bird species in Rainforest Trust reserves in Ecuador; (2) contribute high quality data to the project above (Validating estimates of protected area coverage of threatened species). Tasks: Our Ecuadorian conservation partner, Fundación Jocotoco, manages 10 reserves for the conservation of endangered birds and other species. The organization is managing a bird monitoring program in a handful of reserves, where park guards do bird surveys in the same sites each month. Jocotoco sends us the data, but we need to organize it and analyze to find out how species abundance changes over time. The intern will assist with this process and gain an understanding of abundance analysis and the statistical package R. Database Development and Management Goal: To aid in the development and management of a new conservation database for Rainforest Trust. Tasks: Interns will start with basic development and testing activities in the Filemaker Pro platform. Depending on skills they will then be asked to develop specific reports that are generated from the dataset. Interns will be required to select a set of projects and input the data related to the projects. Interns will be expected to identify one current issue or challenge that could be addressed using the database and provide recommendations for a solution. The intern will gain an introductory understanding of database and project management. Spatial conservation planning Goal: Fundamental to Rainforest Trust’s conservation efforts is the process of prioritizing site-based conservation actions. Interns on this program will use various resources to help focus Rainforest Trust efforts in the identification of the most important sites requiring protection globally. Tasks: The primary role of the intern will be the identification of key sites based on GIS analysis and other desk-based research strategies. Working under the remit of Rainforest Trust, the intern will help to identify these key areas that are currently not protected yet will have a significant contribution to species conservation if formally protected. The intern will gain an understanding of biodiversity hotspots and ArcGIS. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Summary The incumbent serves as a Park Ranger (Visitor Services Technician) at the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge located in Carterville, IL assisting with the operations of the refuge's visitor services program.  May be responsible for providing work direction for volunteers, temporary employees, etc.  This is a temporary position not-to-exceed 1 year.  This position may be extended or terminated at management's discretion.  Temporary positions that work 1039 hours or less in a service year may be eligible for rehire in future seasons depending on work demands and budget.   This announcement is being advertised under delegated examining procedures and is open to all U.S. citizens.  Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Following are the major, though not all inclusive, duties of the position:   * Assists with environmental education program as activity or small group leader. Maintains equipment and supplies. * Assists with overseeing the work of volunteers in a visitor center.  * Explains regulations to visitors and provides information and advice on approved activities and on the refuge's cultural, historic, and/or natural resources history and location.  * Responds to customers inquiries for information, direction, and/or guidance.   * At the visitor center information desk, answers questions that are usually routine and repetitive and related largely to factual situations, such as geographic location of facilities, trails, tour routes, boat ramps, and other recreation areas. *Maintains supply of informative materials and other stock items. * Presents limited interpretive talks and conducts tours of limited complexity that do not require extensive background knowledge. * Operates and performs minor maintenance on audiovisual equipment.    * Operates passenger vehicles and light trucks, and off-road vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles. Closes 09/22/2017 Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Job Summary  Reporting to the Director of the Career Development Office at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, with latitude for independent judgment, the Assistant Director provides strategic input and management for key elements such as on and off-campus recruiting, career programming, employer engagement and development, summer internship and research project tracking and funding, as well as the school’s mentoring program, Environmental Leadership Mentoring (ELM). The Assistant Director develops and implements strategic program initiatives and events. Position Focus Reporting to the Director of the Career Development Office at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, the Assistant Director collaborates with the Director and Senior Associate Director on a range of career development programs and resources for a diverse, global population of 350+ masters students including joint-degree students in management, law, public health, global affairs, divinity, architecture and other programs. The Assistant Director works closely with the Director on summer funding and provides key logistical support.  The Assistant Director is responsible  for all aspects of on and off-campus recruiting, employer engagement and development, summer internship and research project tracking, and an alumni/student mentoring program, Environmental Leadership Mentoring (ELM).  The Assistant Director travels with the team and provides support for annual events in Washington, DC and New York City.  Principal Responsibilities  Initiate and conduct seasonal outreach and communications to employers to maintain relationships and ensure capture of contacts and opportunities.  Proactively forecast FES employment trends and develop opportunities accordingly.  Oversee logistics of on and off-campus recruiting as well as employer information sessions.  Both independently and working with Director and Senior Associate Director, conduct research and follow up to cultivate new employer relationships.   Oversee and ensure optimum usage of core office management service with focus on employer and student records.  Manage employer contacts for the office, including data on contacts, employer activity, and recruiting initiatives.  Develop monthly reports on job postings, employer events and related content and present to FES community in varied forums.  Create employer/employment activity reports as requested by Director and Dean.   Manage an online job posting resource for students and alumni through GradLeader platform, including training and supervising student assistants who are responsible for the posting opportunities.  Oversee team of three student workers; train on quality control and  monitor activity for accuracy and timeliness in posting.  Work directly with employers to design recruiting activity.  Oversee logistics for on and off-campus recruiting including corporate presentations/employer information sessions and interviews.  Partner with other Yale professional schools to develop deliver recruiting events and programs. Oversee the office online career management platform, including trouble-shooting, module updates and training.  Serve as the lead technical adviser for office team, employer, student, faculty and alumni use. Partner with other Yale professional school staff who oversee same platforms. Work with the Director and committee to administer the application process, determine award amounts and monitor the disbursement and stewardship follow-up for the F&ES Summer Fellowship, a fund of $250,000 for approximately 100 applicants.  Lead meetings and provide reports for the Summer Internship/Research Funding Committee.  Create reports on summer internship/research project fellowship awards and internship/research placement. Partner with the Office of Development and Alumni Services on the School’s alumni/student mentoring program, Environmental Leadership Mentoring (ELM).  Primary lead for mentor/mentee matching process, development of guidelines and resource materials for students and alumni, and program evaluation.  Serve as main student adviser on questions about mentorship program and summer funding.  Collaborate with the Director and Senior Associate Director to develop and implement career programs and events.  Develop and deliver presentations on topics relevant to roles (i.e. ELM, FESNext, Summer Funding).  Partner with other Yale professional school staff to deliver cross-Yale career programming. Write content for weekly Career Development Office student newsletter on recruiting news and job and internship highlights, summer funding updates and deadlines, and ELM initiatives. May perform other duties as assigned.  Required Education and Experience  Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and 3-5 years of experience in career services or similar work environment.  Preferred Education and Experience  Highly Preferred:  Experience in career services in higher education, including employer relations, career services online technologies and program management.  Preferred:  Experience with graduate students and international students.  Preferred:  Knowledge of environmental issues and environment-related career paths.     Skills & Abilities  Managing employer contact databases and career services online systems, or similar technologies. Proven ability to manage events and people with a high degree of detail and strong organizational skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to confidently provide guidance and support to employers. students and colleagues. Facility with MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Excellent writing, verbal, and presentation communications skills. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Senior Assistant, Coastal Protection Washington, D.C.   With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy,  Environmental Defense Fund  (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, with programs from Boston to Beijing, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life.   Overall Function   Environmental Defense Fund is seeking a Senior Assistant who will provide key programmatic and administrative support to Ecosystem’s coastal protection work, including the Mississippi River Delta Restoration (MRDR) program.    The Senior Assistant will work on tasks related to project tracking, scheduling, invoicing/contracts, and meeting and event planning.     The Senior Assistant will spend approximately three-fourths of his/her time on administrative duties, with the remainder on research and associated tasks. This role is part of the larger operational team within the Ecosystems program.   The Senior Assistant reports to the Program Financial Manager.   Key Responsibilities   Manage schedules, organize meetings, conference calls and video conferences for the coastal protection team. Process expense and American Express reports and submit program-related invoices. Administer and help draft contracts for consultants or other vendors. Submit and track consultants’ invoices. Work with Accounts Payable to set up contracts and consultants information. Maintain well-organized and accessible electronic and paper files. Apply excellent organizational, communication and planning skills in preparing written products, responding to information requests, and helping coordinate and track activities among staff members. Attend internal and external meetings and document and track key takeaways, next steps, and resource or research needs. Assist with research and analysis related to key program goals. Collaborate on preparation and distribution of reports and other written materials. Works with Supervisor on operational tasks for the coastal protection team and broader Ecosystems team. Perform miscellaneous administrative duties as needed.   Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree is required. At least 2 years of work experience in fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. Meticulous attention to detail and organizational abilities. Excellent oral and written communications ability. Strong research skills. Ability to work independently, and successfully handle and prioritize diverse, simultaneous tasks. Interest in environmental advocacy is preferred. Proficiency in the use of IBM PCs and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).   Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.   Environmental Defense Fund   is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law . Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Organization BSR is a global nonprofit organization that works with its network of more than 250 member companies and other partners to build a just and sustainable world. From its offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR develops sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. Visit www.bsr.org  for more information about BSR’s 25 years of leadership in sustainability. We are proud to say that we have a team of some of the most talented and motivated people in the industry working in our global offices in Copenhagen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Tokyo. Position Overview BSR is looking to provide additional administrative support to its growing San Francisco team.   The administrative assistant will be a part-time role (20 hours per week) based in our San Francisco office. Responsibilities Providing administrative support on processing expense reports for San Francisco staff through Expensify Assisting with booking travel as needed Supporting project-related administrative tasks Calendaring for meetings Scheduling interviews Tracking event RSVPs Logistics assistance for meetings (name tags, slides, table tents, etc.) Providing administration assistance on Salesforce (inputting and updating contacts) Supporting on in- and out-of-office event logistics Other administrative tasks as needed Qualifications Experience with Expensify and/or Salesforce a plus Excellent English-language written and verbal communication A positive attitude, focus on teamwork, entrepreneurial mindset, proactive problem-solving skills, strong organizational skills, and keen attention to detail are key attributes Capacity to work and thrive in a growing, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial organization with a collaborative environment High ethical standards and commitment to BSR core values of leadership, respect, and integrity Diversity BSR is committed to developing an inclusive work environment where diversity of thought, style, culture, and skill is valued in support of individual performance and potential, as well as our business goals and mission. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Position Summary: Want to be part of a team of passionate and resourceful organizers who are building power among voters to resist the federal administration’s attacks on the environment? Washington Conservation Voters and Washington Environmental Council are seeking a talented individual who believes in the power of the people to elect environmental champions to office and make a difference in local communities. This is a great position for someone who is interested in building their skills around environmental activism and advocacy, statewide political races, and learning about elections from the inside. Interns will have weekly staff supervision meetings, training, professional development and networking opportunities. This position is based in King County, with a significant amount of time being spent in East King County in the Kirkland /Redmond /Sammamish /Woodinville areas, and time spent working out of our downtown Seattle office. This internship would start in mid-September and run through the General Election on November 7th, ending the week of November 17th, 2017. Our interns must be independently motivated, conscientious problem solvers, able to work remotely and take on projects with minimal supervision, and eager to roll up their sleeves and connect with community members. They will gain skills in deep canvassing, including how to listen to the concerns facing a community, develop trust with voters, track responses and data, as well as learn how an environmental organization works. This internship will be specifically focused on community engagement opportunities and the State Senate special election in the 45th   Legislative District. Washington Environmental Council   and   Washington Conservation Voters   are nonprofit, statewide advocacy organizations that drive positive change to solve our state’s most pressing environmental challenges. For 50 years, WEC has been at the forefront of environmental protection in the state, securing laws and policies that safeguard the health of our families and our environment. WCV is the statewide political voice for the environment, working to elect environmental champions to state and local offices and hold officials accountable for their environmental actions. By effectively combining the policy know-how of WEC with the political know-how of WCV, we have reshaped how environmental protection is achieved in Washington State. Combined, we have a staff of 30 and work in a LEED-certified building in downtown Seattle with a view of Elliott Bay. We are committed to a diverse, socially just, and welcoming work environment. Young people, people of color, people with varying abilities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. We seek to apply a social and racial justice lens to all of our work.   Internship Hours/Timeframe/Stipend:  The Eastside Community Engagement Internship will work 16-18 hours per week from September 18 to November 17. This intern will be expected to be available for four Saturday shifts—September 30th, October 7th, October 21st, and November 4th. Schedule is flexible and will vary weekly based on our field opportunities. Locations of weekly shifts will vary, but will be focused in East King County. The intern should expect to have one weekly in-person meeting with their supervisor and work one evening shift per week. This internship can count as course credit if approved by your institution. A $650 stipend and ORCA transit pass will be provided. Responsibilities Recruit, train and mobilize activists to take action with the campaign through direct voter contact such as phone banking and doorbelling Spend at least 5 hours per week engaging activists on the phone to recruit for the 45th   LD events Conduct civic engagement activities including Get Out the Vote and voter education Coordinate volunteer opportunities and outreach events with targeted audiences Engage volunteers through community outreach and Facebook Qualifications Previous election work is not required. Candidates should have: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in person and by phone Ability to work well individually and as part of a team Ability to multitask and meet deadlines Enjoys talking on the phone and in person, can shrug off cold responses easily while maintaining a professional and considerate demeanor Positive attitude and has fun while working efficiently Discretion and integrity to work with and maintain confidentiality of sensitive personal information A passion for civic engagement, voting rights, politics, or social change Desirable Skills Bilingual abilities Interest in protecting the local environment and environmental justice Prior experience recruiting volunteers in person or over the phone WEC and WCV are an equal opportunity employer committed to dismantling structural racism and creating a welcoming work environment. WEC and WCV do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. People of color, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities are encouraged to apply. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Environment America seeks a skilled and savvy advocate to persuade key decision-makers to protect our rivers and our drinking water from pollution. Responsibilities include developing strategy and messaging, advocacy, coalition-building, generating media and visibility, fundraising, coordinating grassroots efforts, and helping us build our team. Clean water is vital for our health, our ecology, and our quality of life. Yet from the lead in Flint to factory farms, we are seeing our water at risk. It’s time to hold polluters accountable and ensure that all our water is clean. With a new administration and Congress, it will take strong public support and visibility – conveyed through persuasive advocacy - to make a compelling case for prioritizing bold action on clean water. Environment America is a national grassroots advocacy organization tackling today’s toughest environmental problems. Working with our state affiliates and members across the country we use creative strategies, effective tactics, grit and determination to win positive change for our environment and our families’ health. That’s how we helped bring millions of people together with thousands of constituency groups, coalition partners and elected officials to restore Clean Water Act protections to thousands of waterways despite opposition from the oil and gas industry, corporate agribusiness, developers, and coal companies. Responsibilities Advocacy:   Build relationships with key players on clean water at the federal level – in Congress and the next administration, and with key regional and state players. Present a compelling case for strong action on clean water to decision–makers through lobbying, testifying at hearings, providing briefings, and producing written materials. Coalition building:   Engage support from diverse and powerful allies and cultivate relationships with them over time. Media and visibility:   Earn media attention and online visibility using social media posts, as well as reports, press releases, talking points, op-eds, and letters to the editor. Build relationships with reporters and pitch stories to them. Enhance our visibility by networking at conferences, and speaking on panels. Program development:   Participate in policy development, engage in research, and help create winning strategies and powerful messaging for our clean water program. Grassroots mobilization:   Support our efforts to mobilize citizens on our campaigns by providing compelling and timely information and opportunities for action (including digital content), briefing our citizen outreach staff, and volunteers. Help determine where and how our field resources will be most effective. Fundraising:   Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff, and meet with major donors, to bring more resources to our campaigns. Work with our citizen outreach and digital staff to build and develop a strong membership base to sustain our work. Recruiting and developing interns and staff:   Recruit new staff, new interns and new volunteers to increase our impact and build more power. Qualifications Candidates must have at least 4 years of relevant professional experience. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to environmental issues and to citizen-based social change as well as a track record of leadership. We're looking for goal-driven and results-oriented individuals who have excellent verbal, writing and analytical skills, the ability to speak persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and enthusiasm for the work. Pay & Benefits:  Target annual compensation for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate has. Environment America offers a competitive benefits package. Location : Washington, DC To Apply:  Direct your application to John Rumpler, Clean Water Program Director at Environment America. Things To Know When You Apply Environment America is part of The Public Interest Network — a group of organizations that share a vision of a better future, a set of core values, and a strategic approach to making positive change.   Click here for things you should know about our network when you apply. Environment America is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com