21 Climate Change/ Resiliency jobs

The Senior Pacific Green Entrepreneurs Network Project Management Officer is responsible for developing substantive inputs and analyses to the development, delivery, and assessment of the Green Pacific Green Entrepreneurs Network (PGEN) Project in the Pacific. The Senior Project Management Officer will plan and organize project activities across green growth planning ,   support the development of new business ideas that contribute to addressing challenges to the sustainable development of Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu.  The Senior Project Management Officer will establish and manage the PGEN, through which a green business Incubator program will be delivered to train entrepreneurs and disburse start-up funds to select entrepreneurs and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).  The PGEN will also include an Accelerator program that the Project Manager will manage to award and disburse grants to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)...

Internship Opportunity with Green Growth Knowledge Partnership Unit Based in Seoul, The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is an intergovernmental organization founded to support and promote a model of economic growth known as "green growth", which targets key aspects of economic performance such a poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. GGGI works with countries around the world, building their capacity and working collaboratively on green growth policies that can impact the lives of millions. The organization partners with countries, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and private sector to help build economies that grow strongly and are more efficient and sustainable in the use of natural resources, less carbon intensive, and more resilient to climate change. The Climate Action and Inclusive Development (CAID) Department plays a critical part in supporting GGGI’s global, regional, and country-level programs and...

350.org is looking for a Global Development Director to lead our Development Team and develop innovative fundraising strategies! This is a remote and global position that can be performed from anywhere in the world! If you’re located in North America, this position can be performed at our Washington DC, Brooklyn, or Oakland offices, in Canada or remotely in the following states: CA, GA, MD, MA, ME, CO, MT, NY, NC, PA, SC, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI. About 350.org  350.org is building a global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis. Our online campaigns, grassroots organizing, and mass public actions are led from the bottom up by thousands of volunteer organizers in over 188 countries. 350.org works hard to organize in a new way—everywhere at once, using online tools to facilitate strategic offline action. We want to be a laboratory for the best ways to strengthen the climate movement and catalyze transformation around the world.  The values that guide and drive our...

Remote, Flexible based in Latin America - Brazil or Argentina preferred 350.org is looking for a Managing Director to lead our Latin America Team and to build a strong, diverse climate movement in Latin America! About 350.org  350.org is building a global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis. Our online campaigns, grassroots organizing, and mass public actions are led from the bottom up by thousands of volunteer organizers in over 188 countries. 350.org works hard to organize in a new way—everywhere at once, using online tools to facilitate strategic offline action. We want to be a laboratory for the best ways to strengthen the climate movement and catalyze transformation around the world.  The values that guide and drive our work are listed here. 350.org is an equal opportunity employer.   350.org strives to be an inclusive and collaborative group of people who bring a variety of approaches to the work we do. We’re committed to the principles of...

Conservation International (CI) has been protecting nature for the benefit of all for over 30 years. Through science, policy, and partnerships, CI is helping build a healthier, more prosperous and more productive planet.   POSITION SUMMARY CI is seeking a Blue Carbon Finance Fellow that will contribute core capacities and domain expertise in the areas of carbon market and other financing strategies that promote the protection, conservation and restoration of high carbon value mangrove, salt marsh and sea grass (“blue carbon”) ecosystems. The Blue Carbon Finance Fellowship is intended to support CI institutional priorities, goals and strategies relevant to the scale-up of blue carbon opportunities that deliver significant climate mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity, and human wellbeing benefits. Specifically, the Blue Carbon Finance Fellow will contribute directly toward the design, development and execution of: (a) carbon market and other financing strategies...

About the job Google's projects, like our users, span the globe and require managers to keep the big picture in focus. As a Program Manager at Google, you lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects. You plan requirements with internal customers and usher projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes managing project schedules, identifying risks and clearly communicating goals to project stakeholders. Your projects often span offices, time zones and hemispheres, and it's your job to keep all the players coordinated on the project's progress and deadlines. As a Supply Chain Environmental Program Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that products manufactured within Google’s supply chain are done so in accordance with human rights standards, environmental regulation, and Google’s standards of business conduct. You will engage with multiple customer groups, stakeholders, and suppliers to build our global supply chain sustainability program. Our supply chain...

Conservation International (CI) has been protecting nature for the benefit of all for over 30 years. Through science, policy, and partnerships, CI is helping build a healthier, more prosperous and more productive planet.   POSITION SUMMARY Avoiding dangerous climate change requires transformative actions across all sectors of our society and economy, including rapid energy transition, technological innovation, and unprecedented investment in natural climate solutions, all pursued urgently, globally, and in parallel. The Global Solutions team within the Moore Center for Science (MCS) at Conservation International conducts high impact, innovative and applied research in support of advancing climate change mitigation science. In particular, the team seeks to provide solutions to ‘big picture’ questions around natural climate solutions (NCS) that are vital for informing global and national policy and that help guide implementation on-the-ground. Examples include an...

Job Summary To support our ongoing environmental consulting business efforts, SCS Engineers is looking for an air compliance specialist to become a long-term asset to our growing practice in California. This individual will be required to complete technical work, manage and maintain contact with clients, and manage the schedule and work product performed consistent within SCS’s quality control standards. We prefer this person to be based in Long Beach, but are open to them being based in another SCS California office. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Air quality permitting and compliance; greenhouse gas emissions compliance; general regulatory compliance; various permitting for solid waste and industrial facility projects Technical work may include completing calculations, reviewing compliance issues, preparing permitting documentation, reviewing data, research, and report writing as well as related services. Work may also include in field activities,...

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to perform duties to assist Environmental Specialists with daily tasks including inspections, field monitoring, quality control, data entry, report writing, data analysis, assist with Sustainability and Climate Control policy.  The position is for a minimum of 20 hours per week. Essential Job Functions Perform stormwater inspections of city outfalls. Conducts stream monitoring. Enter data for water quality programs and create reports. Assisting with educational programs such as Get Fit and Storm Water Education Customer service - interaction with citizens and employees Performing various other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Environmental Quality Manager Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; an individual in pursuit of a Bachelor degree in Environmental, Geology, or similar field.  Recent graduates will also be considered. Valid Texas Class C Driver's License...

Conservation International (CI) has been protecting nature for the benefit of all for over 30 years. Through science, policy, and partnerships, CI is helping build a healthier, more prosperous, and more productive planet.   POSITION SUMMARY The Coordinator position is responsible for supporting the Corporate Climate Solutions Team (CCS) within CI’s Center for Natural Climate Solutions. The CCS team leads CI’s strategies and implementation of private sector engagement in natural climate solutions. The position reports to the Director of Corporate Climate Solutions.  The Coordinator will support the CCS team with account management and administrative tasks. These include research, writing and analysis that contributes to private sector collaborations with companies, sector associations, governments and communities. The position will also coordinate and support operational management of the CCS team and provide support to account managers as needed. The coordinator will...

Job Description and Duties Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling career that makes a positive impact on California? Are you a motivated individual who enjoys solving complex issues? The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is seeking an enthusiastic senior environmental scientist to join our talented team that is passionate about reducing organic waste. Under direction of the Climate Change and Innovative Technologies (CCIT) Section Manager in the Statewide Technical and Analytical Resources Branch, the Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) will provide scientific leadership and guidance to the cross-disciplinary team implementing CalRecycle's climate change initiatives. The incumbent will act as the Department’s specialist for overseeing research of solid waste management activities and their effect on climate change. The incumbent’s expertise will be used to coordinate complex projects, manage climate change-related...

Locations : San Francisco, Austin, Boston, New York, Raleigh, San Francisco, Washington Oceans Climate Scientist Oceans Program Any EDF Office 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. The goal of EDF's Oceans Program is to help build resilient oceans that provide more fish in the water, more - and more secure - food on the plate and more prosperous fishing communities, all over the world, even with climate change.  In recent years, we have focused on transforming fisheries...

Job Profile Summary BP’s ambition is to be a Net Zero company by 2050 or sooner and to help the world get to net zero! Alongside of developing future solutions for mobility such as electrification, hydrogen and biojet, we will also use carbon offsets as integral to helping our customers reduce the carbon intensity of the products we market. bp Target Neutral’s (BPTN) purpose is to develop business opportunities by creating differentiation in the sustainability space, specifically through carbon reduction and offsetting. The role of the team is to help customers offset emissions through compelling offers and help bp reduce the carbon intensity of marketed products. Set up in 2006, bpTNl has built a reputation in ‘offsetting done well’ by working closely with customers, NGOs and external advisors. The programme has grown year-on-year and enters an unprecedented expansion phase in support of the energy transition. This role is a crucial component of the bpTN offer; providing...

Duration:  5 hours/week for 7 weeks, $15/hour Context:  There are environmental activist groups at many high schools and colleges in Hudson County. HCSC would like to help them in their efforts and plug them into existing activities and campaigns. And HCSC wants to recruit these young people to become Sierra Club activists. Scope:  This is a targeted program with a short-time frame: Building a network of youth environmental activists in Hudson County. Steve Krinsky, Program Chair for Hudson County Sierra Club, is a retired teacher with years of experience working with young people and supervising internships. Job Activities: Outreach to high school and colleges in Hudson County Develop a contact list-- of students and teachers-- at each school Create a spreadsheet of youth activists and efforts Set-up a youth zoom networking call in late autumn 2020 Plug students into existing Hudson County Sierra Club programs Knowledge &...

Position Description The Green Infrastructure and Sustainability Planner will serve as an expert in urban sustainability and resilience planning, particularly as it relates to infrastructure design development, or regional master planning efforts targeting issues such as hazard mitigation, sustainable transportation / energy networks, community revitalization. This position will work closely with the Office of the County Engineer as part of the Infrastructure Resilience Team (IRT), a recently formed inter-departmental group tasked with developing the first "Flood Resilience Plan" for Harris County. The incumbent will engage in (or be expected to lead) a wide range of analytical, hands-on, and/or collaborative community planning-related activities to help shape a comprehensive and implementable long-term resilience strategy for a large, diverse, and economically vibrant community. An interest in hazard mitigation, urban sustainability, and the integration of green...

ABOUT YOU You have a demonstrated track record of consulting engagements and extensive energy market expertise. You possess exceptional analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a passion to meet and exceed client needs.  You are a creative problem solver, savvy negotiator of electricity contracts with superior listening and communication skills. You enjoy a highly collaborative environment that enables you to successfully lead the execution of client engagements.    ABOUT THE ROLE The 3Degrees Energy & Climate Practice helps organizations reduce their greenhouse gas emissions worldwide through renewable energy and decarbonized transportation solutions. This role is an exceptional opportunity to bring your domain expertise to participate in the development & expansion of our practice in EMEA.  Our clients include some of the largest and most respected companies on the planet, as well as educational institutions and other non-profits.    Directors...

ABOUT YOU You are someone who loves to analyze, research, and offer creative solutions.  You ask lots of questions, take a proactive approach to helping the team, and you have a knack for clearly presenting information. You are curious and look at all sides of a problem/challenge and make informed recommendations. You pride yourself in your attention to detail. Your organizational skills help you create and execute work plans that are efficient while delivering a high level of service for our clients.      Qualified candidates may reside in a remote home office in the East US territory (North or South).  Additional regions in the USA will be considered for highly qualified candidates that are open to periodic travel (when it is safe to do so).   ABOUT THE ROLE The 3Degrees Energy & Climate Practice helps organizations reduce their greenhouse gas emissions worldwide through renewable energy and decarbonized transportation solutions. Our clients include some...

Position Purpose The Director of the Office of Environmental Quality & Sustainability is responsible for strategically leading, mentoring, and influencing members of the operations team to provide direction on sustainability programs and key environmental, energy, water and climate matters for the City of Dallas. The director works with Federal, State and local teams toward the advancement of the City of Dallas’ sustainability strategy and continuous environmental performance improvement. The director provides advice to operating sites relative to required compliances – with a primary focus on environmental affairs and sustainability – and coordinates efforts to obtain environmental permits and regularly participates in internal audits of facilities. The director is also responsible for oversight of projects involving environmental impacts and site remediation and works closely with City finance and legal departments in connection with such projects. In addition to...

Position Overview Over the past several years BSR has built up a portfolio of programs aimed at transforming global transport and green freight. These include   Clean Cargo , the   Sustainable Air Freight Alliance , and   Future of Fuels . As we begin the   decisive decade , BSR is working with our members to scale our impact. The Director, Transportation and Green Freight, will lead a world-class Transport and Green Freight practice. The Director will help companies to design and implement ambitious sustainability strategies, work across value-chains and transport modes to enable deep decarbonization. This includes thought leadership and research, collaborative initiatives, and consulting to support member companies. The Director will have final accountability for refining/managing an overall Transport practice strategy and plan, driving business development, and overseeing many initiatives and corresponding project teams to catalyze action on Transport and Green...

Reports to :                              Executive Director, Conservation Studies Location:                                  flexible Country Program/Sector :      Global Conservation Program / Conservation Solutions Position Type :                        Full-Time Internal liaison:                      Forest Climate change lead and REDD+ technical staff in regions and country programs  Expected travel :                     Approximately 25%. As required to field sites and to donor/technical meetings as needed/possible.   Organization Background : The Wildlife Conservation Society (“WCS”) is a New York not-for-profit corporation founded by statute in 1895 as the New York Zoological Society. WCS saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through research, science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. That mission is achieved through our global conservation programs (WCS currently oversees a portfolio of more than 500...