6 Climate Change/ Resiliency jobs

Overview World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world's leading conservation organizations, seeks a Senior Program Officer, Climate. Major Function The Senior Program Officer, Climate will support the organization-wide climate strategy by helping to develop evidence-based metrics that are aligned across the organization, with a particular focus on land carbon and engaging in WWF's corporate-facing work on climate change mitigation in the land sector. The Senior Program Officer will be responsible for project management; support in development of carbon metrics; support in implementation of technical methods and tools to support the WWF-US Science-Based Targets work; and engagement in multistakeholder mitigation groups and of business and key stakeholders. Responsibilities Support use of land sector climate emissions tools, science-based targets for land intensive supply chains covering deforestation (possibly degradation). Responsible for...

Position Summary This position is a member of The Sustainability Department and performs research and prepares studies, conducts surveys, compiles and analyzes data, and formulates program policies and procedures; performs outreach and education on sustainability topics; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness and outcome. Assists the Director, Office of Sustainability, in preparing staff reports and presenting information to City Council and Commissions. Coordinates with other departments to facilitate program implementation. Supports environmental and sustainability program audits and enforcement efforts by conducting field audits, actively investigating violations, and works with code enforcement to issue citations. Examples of Essential and General Responsibilities Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Work with other departments to review the environmental features of significant...

Position Purpose Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity.     The City of Arvada is seeking a Sr. Sustainability Coordinator to develop and deliver sustainability programs and policies in the areas of energy, transportation, water, and climate change mitigation. This newly created position is joining a dynamic and community-focused Vibrant Community and Neighborhoods team and will perform a variety of professional duties to coordinate and manage projects designed to develop, enhance and grow the City’s sustainability program and associated actions. The position will develop and lead the implementation of the City’s Sustainability Plan and will work to promote awareness and inspire action for sustainability initiatives both internal to the city organization and within the community.  Additionally, the Sr. Sustainability Coordinator will represent Arvada in stakeholder...

GAIN PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, CONTRIBUTE TO CLIMATE RESILIENCE, AND LAUNCH YOUR NATURAL RESOURCE CAREER! At MCC crews camp while working on physically demanding and essential natural resource and conservation projects on some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Northern Rockies and Plains.  The Senior Crew Leader helps guide our crew leaders through their technical skills and leadership training, and is an excellent stepping stone into a staff conservation corps or federal agency position.   The Senior Crew Leader will assist staff in planning and implementing training for leaders and members, facilitate and deliver MCC education components to MCC crews in the field, visit crews during the field season to help ensure the successful completion of MCC projects and programming, may be called upon to lead an existing crew when necessary, and provide logistical support to ensure regional operations run smoothly.  Our Senior Crew Leaders are an essential component of our regional...

GAIN PROFESSIONAL JOB SKILLS, CONTRIBUTE TO CLIMATE RESILIENCE, AND LAUNCH YOUR NATURAL RESOURCE CAREER! At MCC, we focus on the growth of our participants , positively impacting our climate and environment, and transferable job skills.  Field Crew Leaders and their crews will camp while working on physically demanding and essential natural resource and conservation projects on some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Northern Rockies and Plains.  Our crew leaders go through a leadership development program crafted over two decades to enhance their confidence, resilience, and technical capabilities.  Project work could include trail maintenance and construction, habitat restoration, mesic restoration, planting, backcountry work, forest fuels reduction, and more. Learn more about the variety of project work here!  Crew Leaders understand that commitment, flexibility and self-motivation are integral to maintaining the high expectations placed upon them.  They...