environmental jobs in new york

Position summary: The Senior Associate, Media Relations is responsible for media outreach in the US, proactive and reactive. He/she contributes to the strategic objectives of the Rainforest Alliance by increasing our visibility, amplifying thought leadership, strengthening our position and securing endorsement through media relations. This role is in the Media Relations team within the Communications Department. Our Communications Department is an international team of over 20 mission-driven and fun professionals based mostly in Amsterdam and New York. Our recently merged organization provides considerable space for initiative, creativity and contribution to new strategies in this position.  Responsibilities:   Develop and execute the US media relations strategy, spearheading media outreach related to Rainforest Alliance news, opinions, achievements, and key events; Draft, edit, and proofread pitches, media advisories, opinion pieces, press releases, and other...

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...

Earthjustice’s Sustainable Food and Farming Program is seeking an Associate Attorney to conduct legal advocacy and litigation.  The position is available immediately and is located in New York, NY. The Sustainable Food and Farming Program, within the Healthy Communities Department, engages in litigation and advocacy to improve our nation’s food system, from crop selection and farming practices to food processing and sustainability.  Working in partnership with communities, advocacy groups, scientists, and others, we fight for safe and healthy food, climate-friendly farming, reduced reliance on dangerous pesticides and chemical fertilizers, and animal farms—not animal factories.  We take on cases with regional and national scope. Responsibilities: Work closely with Earthjustice attorneys to build cases and support policies that serve a diverse set of clients. Participate in the full range of tasks involved in administrative advocacy and complex litigation, including factual...