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Position Overview Associates are responsible for conducting research and analysis, writing, logistics planning and other support on BSR advisory services for the benefit of BSR members, funders or other clients. This will include participating in business consulting and training work as required.  Responsibilities Support project managers in implementing projects with member and other companies, particularly through research, writing and consulting on a range of sustainability issue areas. Support BSR teams in research, knowledge management, tool creation and PowerPoint development to enable improved project execution and effective business development Conduct primary and secondary research and analysis on sustainability leadership practices, and emerging issues and trends in a range of industry sectors utilizing a wide range of sources, including web searches, interviews and other methodologies. Support senior colleagues in the development of work plans, schedules and budgets for the delivery of projects.  Contribute to the content and design of working group meetings, training and workshops, and ensure the accuracy of all materials.  This position may include a focus on sustainability futures, conducting research and supporting projects that identify new business models, tools and methodologies, and also emerging voices reshaping approaches to sustainable business. Provide assistance on special projects and assignments as requested to help BSR accomplish its mission and goals. Qualifications NOTE:  Only candidates with these specific requirements will be considered:  Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience), or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years experience. Knowledge of strategy development, innovation, trend-spotting and/or scenario planning, and ability to identify new voices and approaches to shape future-oriented approaches to sustainable business. Experience in ESG preferred. Exceptional research, writing and analytical skills. Strong organizational skills, including the ability to meet stringent deadlines, communicate progress on projects or event planning, and work with managers to coordinate multiple projects concurrently.  Excellent interpersonal skills, for working with both internal and external clients.  High degree of fluency in English, with fluency in Spanish or French a plus.  Capacity to work and thrive in a growing, fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization with a collaborative environment.  Willingness to undertake business travel. High ethical standards and commitment to BSR core values of leadership, respect and integrity, and a commitment to BSR’s mission. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. Diversity As part of our dedication to diversity, BSR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals seeking employment at BSR are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

SUMMARY Greenpeace USA’s Frontline team is the public face of Greenpeace. The Frontline program’s objective is to increase the financial strength and support for our mission of creating a green and peaceful future while providing hard-hitting grassroots results across the country for priority Greenpeace campaigns. The NYC Frontline office uses street canvassing tactics to recruit members and mobilize them to support Greenpeace. This program is vital to the success of GPUSA and the Senior City Coordinator is a central leader of the Frontline program with the authority to hold all staff within the office accountable to standards and expectations, manage office performance and its contribution to the Frontline program, coach staff on fundraising skills, and develop new leadership.   RESPONSIBILITIES Performance:  Ensure that new member and financial goals are achieved by meeting the following objectives: Office performance - each Frontline office is responsible for a fundraising budget as determined by national leadership and the City Coordinator is expected to work with the Coordinator Team to maintain the following metrics: Minimum of 80% of budget Minimum of 1.75 Return on Investment (ROI) Specific fundraising Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as average gift, age percentage, turf time, etc.  Personal Fundraising - all staff are held to fundraising standards and City Coordinators are expected to maintain a high, consistent performance record. Canvass an average of 2-3 days per week Recruit a minimum of 39 members per quarter Ensure that all staff have adequate support, training and resources to achieve the team goal City Coordinators should be available to work  both door and street canvass shifts  as necessary to achieve the team goal Canvass shifts require up to 8 hours of standing and/or walking per shift You are responsible for the training and/or staffing of employees assigned to work with you each canvass day The Regional Director will evaluate the City Coordinator’s personal and office’s fundraising performance every quarter   Staff Recruitment: Perform group presentations and one-on-one interviews to hire quality staff Message organic recruitment (employment referrals and in-field recruitment) as high priority and motivate your Team Leaders to  Postering and flyering as necessary to increase applicant volume Engage with Career Centers on local college campuses to recruit and network with students Perform phone interviews to recruit candidates from new and diverse locations Track and report all recruitment data as designated by the Frontline Recruitment Specialist Find creative ways to increase the quantity and improve the quality of applicants to work with Frontline   Staff Development:  Hire suitable staff who meet the physical and emotional demands of the job Find creative ways to maintain a high level of staff motivation   and build an inclusive workplace culture Establish and maintain team discipline and performance levels standards. Address all related issues in a timely and fair manner, including the termination of staff when necessary Ensure that all staff are working with integrity by properly representing Greenpeace at all times and not engaging in fraudulent activity Conduct regular and ongoing training sessions with team members Relay campaign knowledge and event information to team members Observe and train team members in the field and provide constructive feedback Hold people accountable to Greenpeace standards and job expectations Set objectives for performance with each staff person and give feedback on performance Provide Day One training for staff and ensure that Team Leaders provide training in approach, handling objections, and the basics of presentations throughout the first and second week of employment Meet one-on-one with team members regularly and as necessary to ensure they are feeling comfortable and supported in their respective roles Review staff performance on a daily and weekly basis and make a plan to support key staff  Hold team meetings each week to provide campaign updates, highlight individual and office success, set an urgent tone, and build morale Meet with Team Leaders once per week to discuss staff management and standards and to train Team Leaders on motivation and coaching Train and evaluate trainers on canvassing skills    Turf Research, Development and Management:  Create long-term, monthly, weekly and daily site schedules and staffing plan  Communicate with the Frontline Operations team regarding the number of required maps each month Print maps and distribute to team on a daily basis Coordinate and communicate meet-up locations, times, and transportation with the team, keeping travel time to and from turf to as minimal as possible Strategically assign turf to maximize success Building our list of sites by scouting and asking permission for sites/turfs on private property If necessary, ensure turfs are in accordance with permits to maximize the performance of the team Research and develop strategic canvassing locations for street canvass shifts Help identify new new zip codes and turf for door canvass shifts Track how each site/turf has performed over time Complete data entry in the results document every day   Office Management: Create weekly and monthly plans to improve office performance Collate and submit timesheet and salary data for all staff every Tuesday Oversee spending and stay within budget for office supplies, transportation to sites, recruitment, and other budgeted items.  Submit all tax and legal paperwork to People & Culture in a timely manner Observe questions that can be legally asked in interviews Collect all turf maps from the team on daily basis Complete the Results Report daily   Office and National Leadership Advance train staff to assist other team members Lend support to other Frontline teams nationally, which may include travel to other cities   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Skills/Attributes: Demonstrated respect of and to all personal identities Passion for social and environmental justice Effective and clear communication and listening skills Easily motivate and inspire others Ability to give, receive, and implement feedback Tenacity and resilience Ability to stand/walk for up to 8 hours each canvass shift Experience: Minimum 6 months of face-to-face canvassing/fundraising/direct marketing experience with evidence of a consistent, high-performance track record 6 months of staff management experience Staff recruitment and skills training Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Google Suite, e-mail, and databasing systems Only applicants eligible to work and live in the United States without any legal restrictions need apply for this opportunity.   COMPENSATION Salary The starting salary for the position is $1,940 bi-weekly ($50,440.00 annualized). During your tenure with Greenpeace USA, you will be subject to periodic performance reviews. Continued employment will be based upon satisfactory performance and other factors as outlined in our Personnel Policy Manual. Salary increases are granted based on tenure within a specific job band. Changes to any job bands and associated salaries are made at the sole discretion of Greenpeace USA in accordance with established compensation related policies and procedures. Benefits Greenpeace USA values a healthy work-life balance and has flexible, family-friendly employment policies. Our competitive benefits package is offered to all staff who complete 90 days of employment and it includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. We have options for pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care costs. Greenpeace employees enjoy generous 401K matching and time off for vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave. After five years, staff is eligible for a paid sabbatical. To encourage public transportation use and biking, we offer subsidies for staff who choose to bike or ride mass transit to work. Greenpeace is committed to the growth and development of staff and fostering a creative workplace culture.  For more information, check out our benefits plan .   Commitment to Diversity: Greenpeace welcomes and values diversity of people, cultural experiences and perspectives. Through our campaigning, we create solutions that promote environmental sustainability rooted in social justice. Our mission is to create a diverse and inclusive work environment that is a reflection of the global campaigns and missions that we champion.   Greenpeace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes. We strongly encourage applications from marginalized communities. 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Requisition Number: 41929    Company Name: DRG Inc   Service Line: 1ENV - DRG Environmental Consulting   Employment Type: Regular   Job Type: Full Time   Education Level Required: Bachelors   Work Experience Required: 1 - 2 years   Travel Expectations: Up to 75%   Inventory Arborist Davey is a leader in the tree care, utility line clearing and forestry consulting industries, throughout the US and Canada. DUTIES: The Inventory Arborist will provide our government, commercial and not for profit clients with the services and solutions needed to efficiently and effectively manage trees and urban forests by inspecting trees and other vegetation and identify common defects. Identify and measure local tree species, understand their typical growth rates and recognize indicators of common diseases and pest infestations. Prescribe appropriate tree work needed to mitigate risk. Represent the company and the client at professional meetings. Education and Qualifications: • Previous experience successfully working as an Inventory Arborist Technician or equivalent experience in the industry will be required. • Two to four year degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Arboriculture, Environmental Science, Plant Biology or related discipline or equivalent experience in similar position. • Current Driver’s License and Driving Record in good standing. • Urban forestry experience preferred. • Proficient working knowledge of computers. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.  As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state or local law.    If you need any assistance at any time please contact us at 1-800-445-8733 ext. 1108 or at ed.help@davey.com .

Requisition Number: 41947    Company Name: DRG Inc   Service Line: 1ENV - DRG Environmental Consulting   Employment Type: Regular   Job Type: Full Time   Education Level Required: Bachelors   Work Experience Required: 3 - 5 years   Travel Expectations: Up to 75%   Senior Inventory Arborist. Davey is a leader in the tree care, utility line clearing and forestry consulting industries, throughout the US and Canada. DUTIES: The Senior Inventory Arborist will provide our government, commercial and not for profit clients with the services and solutions needed to efficiently and effectively manage trees and urban forests by inspecting trees and other vegetation and identify common defects. Identify and measure local tree species, understand their typical growth rates and recognize indicators of common diseases and pest infestations. Prescribe appropriate tree work needed to mitigate risk. Extensive contact and communication with clients to report on the status of projects, identify problems and develop solutions. Individuals will represent the company and the client at professional meetings and will communicate ideas, technical information and industry intelligence as appropriate Education and Qualifications: • Previous experience successfully working as an Inventory Arborist or equivalent experience in the industry will be required. • Two to four year degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Arboriculture, Environmental Science, Plant Biology or related discipline or equivalent experience in similar position. • Technical certification(s) and licensing as required. • Current Driver’s License and Driving Record in good standing. • Urban forestry experience preferred. • Proficient working knowledge of computers. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.  As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state or local law.    If you need any assistance at any time please contact us at 1-800-445-8733 ext. 1108 or at ed.help@davey.com .