environmental jobs in united states

Inspiring Hikers to Create Trails for Everyone, Forever Washington is home to extraordinary hiking destinations, including desert dunes, wild beaches, tranquil mountain tops and raging rivers. Washington is also home to a community of people who are passionate about exploring and protecting these places. This constituency—our members and supporters—is key to the future of trails in Washington. Washington Trails Association (WTA) is the nation’s largest hiking and trail maintenance nonprofit. We have a 50-year legacy of engaging the hiking community to ensure Washington's trails stand the test of time. With more than 27,000 members and an online community of over 300,000 and growing, we are connecting people to the outdoors — from everyday adventures to backcountry explorations. Each year 4,500 WTA volunteers perform over 160,000 hours of trail maintenance across the state. We mobilize hikers as public lands advocates, trail stewards, and on-the-ground experts sharing...

Inspiring Hikers to Create Trails for Everyone, Forever Washington is home to extraordinary hiking destinations, including desert dunes, wild beaches, tranquil mountain tops and raging rivers. Washington is also home to a community of people who are passionate about exploring and protecting these places. This constituency—our members and supporters—is key to the future of trails in Washington. Washington Trails Association (WTA) is the nation’s largest hiking and trail maintenance nonprofit. We have a 50-year legacy of engaging the hiking community to ensure Washington's trails stand the test of time. With more than 27,000 members and an online community of over 300,000 and growing, we are connecting people to the outdoors — from everyday adventures to backcountry explorations. Each year 4,500 WTA volunteers perform over 160,000 hours of trail maintenance across the state. We mobilize hikers as public lands advocates, trail stewards, and on-the-ground experts sharing...

Inspiring Hikers to Create Trails for Everyone, Forever Washington Trails Association (WTA) is the nation’s largest state‐based hiking and trail maintenance organization. Powered by hikers for more than 50 years, WTA works to ensure Washington's trails stand the test of time, connecting people to the outdoors—from everyday adventures to backcountry explorations. We engage our community as public lands advocates, as trail stewards, and as on‐the‐ground experts sharing knowledge with fellow hikers. WTA's strength is in our community and future success depends on fostering an inclusive organization and engaged hiking community, where everyone feels welcome and represented. Position Summary WTA is looking for a seasoned communications leader to drive our communication and engagement strategies.  The Communications Director is the primary communications strategist for the organization, responsible for promoting, enhancing and protecting the organization's brand reputation...

Golisano Institute for Sustainability Seeks Director of the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute   About the Golisano Institute for Sustainability Based on its roots as the Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies, established in 1992, the Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) at Rochester Institute of Technology is a global leader in sustainability education and research. GIS partners with business and government sponsors to solve complex, systemic problems. Much of GIS's work aims to make industry more sustainable. To do this, GIS uses innovative approaches and technologies to minimize the use of materials and energy while maximizing outcomes. GIS's expertise, combined with its state-of-the-art research facilities, allows its partners to gain new insights, fuel innovation, and move forward. GIS is led by Dr. Nabil Nasr, an internationally recognized leader in the effort to build a regenerative, sustainable industrial economy through...

Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is hiring an Equity and Community Engagement Manager to join our team in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, or New Mexico. While every person is affected by the climate crisis, diverse communities and Black, Indigenous, Latino/Latina, Asian, multiracial, and biracial people have borne and continue to bear a far higher burden from climate inaction. These individuals and communities have to a large degree been excluded from decision making where conservation policies are designed and advanced, which has had and continues to have a detrimental effect on many aspects of their lives. We can’t adequately or appropriately address climate change without addressing environmental justice and working closely with those most impacted by the complex problems facing disproportionately impacted communities in the Interior West. The Equity and Community Engagement Manager will support WRA’s conservation policymaking and advocacy work through just policies that drive...

Inspiring Hikers to Create Trails for Everyone, Forever Washington is home to extraordinary hiking destinations, including desert dunes, wild beaches, tranquil mountain tops and raging rivers. Washington is also home to a community of people who are passionate about exploring and protecting these places. This constituency—our members and supporters—is key to the future of trails in Washington. Washington Trails Association (WTA) is the nation’s largest hiking and trail maintenance nonprofit. We have a 50-year legacy of engaging the hiking community to ensure Washington's trails stand the test of time. With more than 27,000 members and an online community of over 300,000 and growing, we are connecting people to the outdoors — from everyday adventures to backcountry explorations. Each year 4,500 WTA volunteers perform over 160,000 hours of trail maintenance across the state. We mobilize hikers as public lands advocates, trail stewards, and on-the-ground experts sharing...

About the Opportunity  The Hoosier Environmental Council seeks a Senior Policy and Legal Director to actively advocate for strong environmental policies within the Indiana General Assembly and beyond. HEC seeks a leader who is well acquainted with the working of the state legislature, state agencies including the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and Department of Natural Resources, Indiana Department of Transportation, and the federal Environmental Protection Agency. An ideal candidate will have a background in administrative law and have working knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act. Preferred Characteristics In addition, the ideal candidate will be: A leader who can help provide strategic direction, oversight, support, and coordination for HEC’s policy team. A coalition builder who can work as part of a team to bring together individuals, NGO’s, business leaders, faith communities, and other change makers to...

Project Coordinator   Salary $8,376.88 - $9,478.63 Monthly   Location Oakland, CA   Job Type Full-time (37.5 hrs)   Department PLANNING, TRAILS & GIS DEPT   Job Number 23-GB-07   Closing 4/12/2023 5:00 PM Pacific   The Position   ABOUT US: 
 The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) is a full-service governmental agency stewarding a metropolitan system of public open space parklands and trails in Alameda and Contra Costa counties east of the San Francisco Bay. EBRPD spans across 125,000 acres in 73 regional parks, including over 1,250 miles of trails that are enjoyed by over 25 million visitors and the community per year. The Park District acquires, manages, and preserves natural and cultural resources for everyone to enjoy now and forever to experience nature nearby.   

 OUR MISSION: 
 EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural...

JOB TITLE: Chief of Interpretive and Recreation Services AGENCY: East Bay Regional Park District LOCATION: Oakland, CA FILING DEADLINE :  April 28, 2023 SALARY RANGE: $143,374 - $182,935 Annually   The Position Under general direction, this position provides direction and overall management to the community outreach program and the Regional Managers that oversee the Park District’s naturalists, outdoor recreation, volunteer and community services programs and other services available to Park District parks users. The Chief of Interpretive and Recreation represents the Park District with external agencies, elected officials, and various public and private groups. This position performs highly complex professional assistance in support of the Park’s District Executive Team and Board of Directors in the delivery of interpretive and recreational services.   Essential functions include, but are not...

Ecological Services Coordinator   Salary $55.52 - $62.81 Hourly   Location Oakland, CA   Job Type Full-time (37.5 hrs)   Department ECOLOGICAL SERVICES UNIT   Job Number 23-GB-06   Closing 4/5/2023 5:00 PM Pacific   The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands and trails in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to the east of San Francisco. Established in 1934, the Park District is the oldest and largest regional park system in the United States, managing over 125,000 acres of parkland within 73 regional parks, and encompassing over 1,300 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding and nature learning.
 The Opportunity: The Park District is hosting this recruitment to fill one (1) vacancy for Ecological Services Coordinator. In the stewardship department, the Ecological Services Coordinator supports various coordination efforts...

SUMMER JOBS FOR CHANGE IN BURLINGTON: VPIRG CANVASS Ever wish you could get paid to travel Vermont, bike around some of the most scenic parts of the state, and camp with friends, all while making an impact on the future of important environmental issues? If you answered yes, VPIRG has the job for you. WHO WE ARE : The Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG) is the largest nonprofit consumer and environmental advocacy organization in Vermont. Founded in 1972, VPIRG’s mission is to promote the health and well-being of Vermont’s people, environment and locally based economy by informing and mobilizing citizens across the state. Our staff of organizers and advocates has won dozens of victories including landmark legislation regulating clean energy, toxic chemical reform, campaign finance, health care, genetically engineered food labeling, and many more. THE JOB: May 1st, 2023 – August 17th, 2023 (with potential to work the final week of August and...

Overview Executive Director Opportunity The Executive Director of Save The Bay – Narragansett Bay (Rhode Island) will lead a strong, established and growing organization with a passion for the mission to protect and improve Narragansett Bay. The new leader will serve as the fifth Executive Director to lead the 53-year-old environmental advocacy organization in its exciting new chapter. With recently expanded education programs, increased habitat restoration capacity, a strengthened board structure, a highly sustainable financial position, and an exceptionally strong leadership team, the Executive Director will take the reins of this highly functioning organization at a time of major expansion. This is a unique opportunity with a leading environmental organization offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. Organization Save The Bay is a member-supported, volunteer-powered nonprofit organization with a mission...

JOB TITLE: Environmental Services Director AGENCY: Coachella Valley Water District LOCATION: Coachella, CA FILING DEADLINE :    Position open until filled and can close at any time, first review of applications is scheduled for April 3rd, 2023. SALARY RANGE: $196,704 - $258,888 Annually   THE OPPORTUNITY The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is seeking a confident, dynamic leader to lead the Environmental Services Department. The ideal candidate will need to be comfortable presenting to the Board of Directors, speaking at public hearings and able to respond quickly to questions and challenges that might arise with a sensitive approach. They will need to have a mindful approach to the environmental concerns and the services provided. Under general direction, plans and directs the Environmental Services Department. Coordinates programs with regulatory agencies to ensure District knowledge of and...

EnCompass is seeking a  Climate and Environment Special Assistant (USAID TOPS)  to provide administrative assistance and support to  USAID’s  Center for Environment, Energy, and Infrastructure (EEI), although the position will be placed in the EEI Natural Environment Unit . The Special Assistant will offer support for a wide range of climate and environmental activities, and will be tasked with coordination, organization, logistics, and administrative duties, including support on communications and other management tasks. The Assistant will learn about climate, energy and environment initiatives and build relationships across the Agency by managing the incoming daily, quick action tasks for clearance. Approximately half of the Assistant’s time will be spent managing administrative and logistical needs in support of the Agency’s Chief Climate Officer. The Special Assistant needs to be highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple requests at...

Opportunity    Are you interested in joining an exciting team and building functional knowledge in Human Resources?     Do you enjoy learning new software and sharing your knowledge with others?   This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn HR functions in the government contracting sector and develop needed skills and gain experience in the HR profession.   PURPOSE   Our clients have recognized our value and hired us to help them address the world's most important problems related to climate change, biodiversity conservation, and community resilience. Our rapid growth means that we have many new staff with deep expertise in the fields of conservation and development, but we have not had the opportunity to develop a common understanding of EI’s unique brand of quality products and services. Amongst us, we have master facilitators, strategists, and project managers, but we don’t yet have...

Pollinator Partnership Partner Biologist Position Announcement Location: Eastern Oregon, United States (Specific Location Negotiable) Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on March 20th and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Anticipated Start Date: Early to Mid-April 2023 Pollinator Partnership (P2) is looking for an experienced and passionate professional who possesses the skills to expand and enhance USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and P2 pollinator programs working as P2’s Partner Biologist in the Western United States. This individual will be a full-time employee of P2, working closely with NRCS Area and Field Offices and their partners. This position will provide outreach, education, and technical assistance to a diversity of private landowners and partner organizations to accelerate adoption of pollinator and other wildlife conservation practices in Oregon and throughout the West. The P2 Partner...

About Ross: The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a diverse learning community grounded in the principle that business can be an extraordinary vehicle for positive change in today's dynamic global economy. The Ross School of Business mission is to build a better world through business. Through our powerful ideas, purpose-driven leaders, and positive impact, we empower business leaders to improve the world. Learn more about Ross   HERE . About SEAS: The Erb Institute is the business-sustainability partnership between Ross and the School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the University of Michigan. Situated within the nation's top public research university, SEAS has been a pioneer in environmental education, research, and activism for more than a century. Considered the birthplace of modern environmental education, SEAS is the seed and steward of global environmental consciousness and action. Learn more about SEAS   HERE ....

The Board of Trustees of the Natural Land Institute (Rockford, Illinois) announces that they are seeking candidates to fill the position of Executive Director of the organization. Applications will open on February 20, 2023 and will be accepted until March 31, 2023. It is the goal of the Search Committee to fill the position by June 2023. The Executive Director of the Natural Land Institute reports to and is supervised by the NLI Board of Trustees. The Executive Director directs all land trust operations and programs, supervises staff, and represents NLI as the face of the organization. Responsibilities include implementing NLI’s Strategic Plan, leading and facilitating fund development, and prioritizing program activities to ensure that NLI functions within its capacity and in concert with the strategic plan direction provided by the Board.