9 Environmental Protection jobs

Sierra Club’s Lone Star Chapter is the oldest grassroots environmental organization in Texas. We believe our open spaces, natural resources, public health, and air, water and land should be protected so that people of all identities in both current and future generations may enjoy them. We believe that the health of the human world is inextricably linked to the health of the natural world. The Lone Star Chapter values representation, equity, inclusion, promotes environmental education, and advocates for environmental justice in our efforts to fulfill our mission in Texas. Our goal is to transform Texas into a healthy and vibrant home for all. Scope: The Chapter Director plays a critical role in ensuring the successful implementation of all programs, policies and initiatives for the Lone Star Chapter. This is done in consultation with the Chapter’s Executive Committee and by developing a strong partnership with their Chapter staff and national campaigns. The Chapter...

American Conservation Experience – Pacific West Region AmeriCorps Crew Membership – Fall 2020   Summary:   American Conservation Experience, a non-profit conservation corps, is currently seeking energetic, ambitious individuals to engage in national service as AmeriCorps members in a 14-week professional, outdoor skills-training opportunity. ACE intends to provide a meaningful service to regional communities and public lands by taking direct action through conservation of our valuable natural resources. Our mission is to introduce and prepare our AmeriCorps members for careers in resource management with ACE, within the conservation corps industry, or with public agencies such as California State Parks, USFS, National Park Service, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the Bureau of Land Management, as well as many other local and non-profit land steward organizations. Start Date: September 14, 2020*      End Date: December 19, 2020 *A 450 HOUR (14-week)...

Fire Drill Fridays is an exciting collaboration between Greenpeace and Jane Fonda to raise attention about the need for climate action equal to the scale of the problem, communicate a sense of urgency, provide accessible information about the climate crisis to demystify it, help people overcome their apathy and despair, and inspire others to act by taking bold action alongside known and trusted cultural icons.   In just its first three months, Fire Drill Fridays  has  both ignited and tapped into the growing sense of urgency that something must be done - and it is clear that we are the ones who must do it. It is time for bold, broad, and courageous advocacy and activism.   Now that 2020 is here, we're ready to take the next step for Fire Drill Fridays to continue and become a national project bringing in activists from around the country. The Organizing Lead role is integral to the leadership team of FDF, leading the efforts of organizing and mobilizing hundreds of...

Grassroots Campaign Staff Job Description Inform and educate citizens on crucial environmental issues Inspire citizen activism through petition signing, membership, and letter writing to targeted public officials. FULL-TIME FIELD STAFF Now Hiring in: Syracuse and Farmingdale (Long Island), NY and Hamden, CT.  Work Monday-Friday 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Farmingdale: $540+/Wk Hamden: $490+/Wk Syracuse: $450+/Wk PHONE STAFF Now Hiring in Farmingdale on Long Island  Hours: Three to five shifts each week. Monday through Thursday hours are 4:30pm-9:00 p.m., Friday 4pm-8:30 p.m., and Saturday 10am-2:30pm Earn $11/hour BENEFITS: Health Insurance for Full-Time Employees Advancement & Career Opportunities Attend National Conferences  Travel Opportunities Upbeat and Fun Work Environment Active Member of a Dynamic and Progressive Team Learn About Environmental and Political Issues Build strong Communication and Organizing Skills Expand Your Resume Work Outside (field...

Duration:  10 hours/week, 4 months - $15 per hour Context:  The organizing intern will implement voter contact components of the Minnesota Sierra Club’s 2020 electoral program. The intern will support the work of staff and volunteers and be supported to develop their own skills and expertise as an organizer. Scope:  This position assists in voter education and Get Out the Vote efforts during the 2020 election and supporting the North Star Chapter’s Sierra Votes volunteer team. Job Activities:* Coordinate electoral volunteer activities, to include phone banks and text banks. Coordinate and support volunteer recruitment and training Administrative support and data entry Other duties as assigned *Work and volunteer activities will be conducted online and virtually until the Sierra Club determines that it is safe to resume in-person events and re-open our St. Paul office. Knowledge & Skills: Interest in the electoral process; prior...

Context:  Works with community members, volunteers, staff and partners to build grassroots power through organizing campaigns that will build deep relationships, increase the number of people involved, and support leadership development to achieve our conservation and power-building goals. On a collaborative team, the Community Organizer plans, supports, and coordinates the activities of staff and volunteers in carrying out the organizing activities for assigned climate justice and clean energy campaigns or programs. Helps to develop organizing strategies and priorities for assigned campaigns or programs. Scope:  The Community Organizer is responsible for recruiting, engaging, and motivating large numbers of new people to take repeated action which will further Sierra Club’s targeted campaign and power-building goals. Provides leadership in working with volunteer leaders and staff on climate justice and clean energy campaigns. Identifies and develops volunteers to take on...

Position End Date:  November 30, 2020 Hours:  This salaried, exempt position will work extended hours, regularly exceeding 40 hours per week. Heavier seasonal workloads will occur as a result of project  deadlines and during peak activity periods.  Frequent weekend and/or evening work required. Context:  Works with the National Electoral Organizing Manager and State Presidential Managers, to launch and support a volunteer canvassing, calling, letter writing, and texting program that can contact a strategically significant number of voters in local elections, as well as in any other targeted 2020 elections, with the goal of expanding to a 2020 statewide program Scope:  The Political Organizer implements and supports the program’s distributed political program. Under the supervision of the State Presidential Manager, Political Organizers will exercise discretion and independent judgment on the day to day tasks that will include, but not limited to, conducting...

Context:  The Conservation Program Coordinator organizes and implements Chapter conservation programs, campaigns or initiatives. Scope:  Under Direction of the Chapter Director or Chapter Conservation Chair, implements the Chapter’s approved conservation programmatic objectives. Job Activities: Develops and implements campaign strategies for conservation programs and projects in accordance with the chapter policy. Recruits, coordinates and facilitates grassroots involvement in conservation programs. Works with staff volunteer leaders and other interest groups to identify, recruit and organize volunteers for conservation campaigns. Plans, develops and implements campaign strategies for conservation programs. Monitors, analyzes, and evaluates laws, initiatives and new developments affecting a specific conservation issue at the community, state and national levels. Makes presentations to community and governmental bodies regarding chapter...