Are you ready to take the next step in outdoor leadership? Would you like to dig into the nuances of technical trail work? If the answer is yes, then a Team Leader position is for you! Get paid to develop your skills during 9-15 weeks of leadership and technical skills training. Then, put your skills to the test leading a field team to accomplish conservation projects and network with environmental professionals across Maine. Be a teacher and mentor for those new to the challenges and rewards of living and serving in the outdoors, while making a positive impact in local communities.
Start Date: The Team Leader Position has two different start dates.
February 24th : For Team Leaders interested in our longer, more extensive training program. During this 15-week program, trainees are 450-hour AmeriCorps members.
April 6th : For highly qualified Team Leaders who are interested in a shorter, hard skills-based training. This program is not an AmeriCorps position, although you will be working alongside AmeriCorps members during the 9-week training program.
End Date: October 16, 2020
Time requirements:
Full time, 40+ hours a week. It is typical to have a varied schedule. Overnights, weekends, training and service days required.
General Description:
The first 9-15 weeks of training will cover essential hard and soft skills of Field Team leadership. Members will complete conservation projects as part of a team of fellow Team Leader-trainees. The following topics will be covered:
Wilderness First Responder (Feb. start only), Mental Health First Aid, chainsaw safety training, rigging training, sustainable trail building, building with stone and timber, backcountry camping skills, inclusivity training, non-violent communication, project management, job readiness training
A successful member of Team Leader Training will assume the key responsibilities of a MCC Field Team Leader. This role provides direct leadership, mentorship, and training for an MCC field team during the field seasons. You can expect to work on physically challenging conservation projects in any kind of weather. MCC Team Leaders perform many roles and are the key to our program’s success . The position is multi-faceted and demanding but has the opportunity for enormous rewards.
Qualifications:
(February start only) Must be eligible for AmeriCorps Education Award
High School diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 21 years old
Must be a US Citizen
Must submit to criminal and sex offender background checks
Previous outdoor leadership or project management experience
Excellent organizational and communication skills
High level of comfort in the outdoors
Interest in serving with a diverse group of people
Interest in personal growth
Preferred Qualifications:
Drivers license and clean driving record
Previous trail construction experience
Backcountry living experience
Experience with GPS/GIS
Experience with power tools and hand tools including chainsaws, and rigging equipment
Experience working with or alongside heavy trail machinery such as a tractor, loader, or mini-excavator
Benefits:
Team Leaders starting in February are 450-hour AmeriCorps members during the 15-week training and will receive an education award of $1,612.43. Team Leaders starting in April are not AmeriCorps members.
AmeriCorps members may also be eligible for student loan deferment and childcare reimbursement.
All Leaders will receive a weekly living allowance of $250 (less taxes) during training.
Living allowances range from $440-475 per week upon successful completion of training.
Other benefits include health insurance, pro-deals, Maine State Park Pass, paid training, and a wide range of networking opportunities.
Location:
MCC Office: 54 Independence Drive, Augusta, ME 04330
Training typically takes place in the Augusta area; field work is conducted throughout Maine.
Housing: Will be provided during the training period. Housing varies from rustic cabins at to tent camping. Expect to move locations throughout training.
Jan 14, 2020
Temporary
Are you ready to take the next step in outdoor leadership? Would you like to dig into the nuances of technical trail work? If the answer is yes, then a Team Leader position is for you! Get paid to develop your skills during 9-15 weeks of leadership and technical skills training. Then, put your skills to the test leading a field team to accomplish conservation projects and network with environmental professionals across Maine. Be a teacher and mentor for those new to the challenges and rewards of living and serving in the outdoors, while making a positive impact in local communities.
Start Date: The Team Leader Position has two different start dates.
February 24th : For Team Leaders interested in our longer, more extensive training program. During this 15-week program, trainees are 450-hour AmeriCorps members.
April 6th : For highly qualified Team Leaders who are interested in a shorter, hard skills-based training. This program is not an AmeriCorps position, although you will be working alongside AmeriCorps members during the 9-week training program.
End Date: October 16, 2020
Time requirements:
Full time, 40+ hours a week. It is typical to have a varied schedule. Overnights, weekends, training and service days required.
General Description:
The first 9-15 weeks of training will cover essential hard and soft skills of Field Team leadership. Members will complete conservation projects as part of a team of fellow Team Leader-trainees. The following topics will be covered:
Wilderness First Responder (Feb. start only), Mental Health First Aid, chainsaw safety training, rigging training, sustainable trail building, building with stone and timber, backcountry camping skills, inclusivity training, non-violent communication, project management, job readiness training
A successful member of Team Leader Training will assume the key responsibilities of a MCC Field Team Leader. This role provides direct leadership, mentorship, and training for an MCC field team during the field seasons. You can expect to work on physically challenging conservation projects in any kind of weather. MCC Team Leaders perform many roles and are the key to our program’s success . The position is multi-faceted and demanding but has the opportunity for enormous rewards.
Qualifications:
(February start only) Must be eligible for AmeriCorps Education Award
High School diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 21 years old
Must be a US Citizen
Must submit to criminal and sex offender background checks
Previous outdoor leadership or project management experience
Excellent organizational and communication skills
High level of comfort in the outdoors
Interest in serving with a diverse group of people
Interest in personal growth
Preferred Qualifications:
Drivers license and clean driving record
Previous trail construction experience
Backcountry living experience
Experience with GPS/GIS
Experience with power tools and hand tools including chainsaws, and rigging equipment
Experience working with or alongside heavy trail machinery such as a tractor, loader, or mini-excavator
Benefits:
Team Leaders starting in February are 450-hour AmeriCorps members during the 15-week training and will receive an education award of $1,612.43. Team Leaders starting in April are not AmeriCorps members.
AmeriCorps members may also be eligible for student loan deferment and childcare reimbursement.
All Leaders will receive a weekly living allowance of $250 (less taxes) during training.
Living allowances range from $440-475 per week upon successful completion of training.
Other benefits include health insurance, pro-deals, Maine State Park Pass, paid training, and a wide range of networking opportunities.
Location:
MCC Office: 54 Independence Drive, Augusta, ME 04330
Training typically takes place in the Augusta area; field work is conducted throughout Maine.
Housing: Will be provided during the training period. Housing varies from rustic cabins at to tent camping. Expect to move locations throughout training.
Founded in 1936, MWF is Montana’s oldest grassroots organization dedicated to the protection of Montana’s wildlife, habitat, and hunting heritage. Over the last eight decades, we have played a central role in the creation, enactment, and implementation of the laws and programs that protect Montana’s wildlife, public lands, and public access for hunting, fishing, trapping, and other outdoor recreation. MWF is an affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation, America’s largest wildlife conservation organization.
In recent years, MWF has experienced dramatic growth in our activities, our coalitions, and our ability to amplify the voice of all Montanans on a range of wildlife management issues. We seek an Executive Director who can lead efforts to continue the organization’s progress to even higher level of grassroots power and mission success.
Duties & Responsibilities
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer for MWF. The ED is responsible for defining, fundraising for, and implementing activities that advance MWF’s mission and sustain the organization’s operations and power. As leader of a nonprofit organization that is also a major player in Montana’s conservation community, the ED is required to demonstrate strategic leadership skills as well as a practical willingness to get under the hood to tackle hands-on operational needs.
Conservation Programs
Oversee the work of program staff and volunteers to ensure delivery of MWF’s programmatic/advocacy goals.
Facilitate the development of action plans to meet programmatic goals and ensure accountability (legislative plan and other campaign plans on priority issues).
Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations, agencies, and elected officials.
Maintain a fluency in the breadth of issues MWF is working on and serve as the subject matter lead on some program areas/policy issues (develop positions, draft policy statements, work with coalition partners, etc.).
Finances
Prepare annual budget; set and meet revenue and expense targets.
Develop annual fundraising plan and lead implementation of planned activities.
Identify, cultivate, and solicit funds from institutional donors.
Maintain relations with institutional donors about program activities, including formal grant reports and informal communication.
Identify, cultivate, and solicit funds from individual donors.
Manage membership solicitation process, including strategy development and drafting direct mail appeals.
Oversee fundraising events, including annual meeting and donor events.
Outreach/Communications
Serve as the organization’s primary spokesperson to the press, public, and elected officials.
Set strategic messaging; oversee and draft press statements, opinion pieces, and other communications materials on issues and program priorities.
Oversee digital communications activities, development of print materials, and quarterly newsletter.
Staff Management
Supervise staff to ensure completion of programmatic and operational tasks.
Define long-term staffing needs to implement strategic goals.
Develop job descriptions, recruit, hire, and terminate employees.
Evaluate staff performance.
Board of Directors
Work in partnership with the Board President to manage the operations of the Board of Directors.
Coordinate quarterly board meetings, including scheduling, agenda development, outreach, and follow-up.
Recruit and develop directors and officers.
Facilitate development and monitoring of organization’s strategic plan.
Operations
Develop procedures, policies, and programs to govern business operations.
Ensure compliance with all relevant state, federal and local laws.
Manage contracting process for external goods and services.
Manage office technology and other operational needs, including troubleshooting, acquisition, and coordination of external services.
Travel 3-4 times a month to advance MWF activities.
Essential Qualifications (“Need to Have”)
Candidates for this position should have the following qualifications, as a result of their experiences and/or educational attainment:
At least five years in conservation advocacy, nonprofit management, grassroots organizing or a related field.
Experience in managing, facilitating, and motivating volunteers, board members, and/or staff.
Experience in fundraising and enthusiasm for raising the revenue needed to meet organization-wide budget and program needs.
Experience in communicating with and listening to people with a wide range of views.
Ability to work collaboratively with conservation groups, agricultural groups, public agencies, and other community interests.
Desired Qualifications (“Good to Have”)
Candidates who demonstrate the following additional qualifications will be well positioned to succeed in this position:
A personal commitment to fish and wildlife conservation and avid participation in outdoor recreation (hunting, fishing, wildlife-watching, hiking, climbing, paddling, etc.)
Fluency in the policy and politics of the issues facing wildlife conservation in Montana, regionally, and nationally.
Ability to coordinate and motivate the work of people with diverse backgrounds, interests and skills.
Familiarity and aptitude with standard office software, donor and constituent management software, and other relevant technology.
Campaign/advocacy communications experience, including strategic messaging as well as writing, editing, and public speaking.
Aptitude for developing and implementing strategic plans and campaign plans.
Enthusiasm for tackling nuts-and-bolts operational and business needs.
A commitment to giving all Montanans a voice in fish and wildlife conservation and reaching out to new constituencies.
Jan 10, 2020
Full time
Founded in 1936, MWF is Montana’s oldest grassroots organization dedicated to the protection of Montana’s wildlife, habitat, and hunting heritage. Over the last eight decades, we have played a central role in the creation, enactment, and implementation of the laws and programs that protect Montana’s wildlife, public lands, and public access for hunting, fishing, trapping, and other outdoor recreation. MWF is an affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation, America’s largest wildlife conservation organization.
In recent years, MWF has experienced dramatic growth in our activities, our coalitions, and our ability to amplify the voice of all Montanans on a range of wildlife management issues. We seek an Executive Director who can lead efforts to continue the organization’s progress to even higher level of grassroots power and mission success.
Duties & Responsibilities
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer for MWF. The ED is responsible for defining, fundraising for, and implementing activities that advance MWF’s mission and sustain the organization’s operations and power. As leader of a nonprofit organization that is also a major player in Montana’s conservation community, the ED is required to demonstrate strategic leadership skills as well as a practical willingness to get under the hood to tackle hands-on operational needs.
Conservation Programs
Oversee the work of program staff and volunteers to ensure delivery of MWF’s programmatic/advocacy goals.
Facilitate the development of action plans to meet programmatic goals and ensure accountability (legislative plan and other campaign plans on priority issues).
Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations, agencies, and elected officials.
Maintain a fluency in the breadth of issues MWF is working on and serve as the subject matter lead on some program areas/policy issues (develop positions, draft policy statements, work with coalition partners, etc.).
Finances
Prepare annual budget; set and meet revenue and expense targets.
Develop annual fundraising plan and lead implementation of planned activities.
Identify, cultivate, and solicit funds from institutional donors.
Maintain relations with institutional donors about program activities, including formal grant reports and informal communication.
Identify, cultivate, and solicit funds from individual donors.
Manage membership solicitation process, including strategy development and drafting direct mail appeals.
Oversee fundraising events, including annual meeting and donor events.
Outreach/Communications
Serve as the organization’s primary spokesperson to the press, public, and elected officials.
Set strategic messaging; oversee and draft press statements, opinion pieces, and other communications materials on issues and program priorities.
Oversee digital communications activities, development of print materials, and quarterly newsletter.
Staff Management
Supervise staff to ensure completion of programmatic and operational tasks.
Define long-term staffing needs to implement strategic goals.
Develop job descriptions, recruit, hire, and terminate employees.
Evaluate staff performance.
Board of Directors
Work in partnership with the Board President to manage the operations of the Board of Directors.
Coordinate quarterly board meetings, including scheduling, agenda development, outreach, and follow-up.
Recruit and develop directors and officers.
Facilitate development and monitoring of organization’s strategic plan.
Operations
Develop procedures, policies, and programs to govern business operations.
Ensure compliance with all relevant state, federal and local laws.
Manage contracting process for external goods and services.
Manage office technology and other operational needs, including troubleshooting, acquisition, and coordination of external services.
Travel 3-4 times a month to advance MWF activities.
Essential Qualifications (“Need to Have”)
Candidates for this position should have the following qualifications, as a result of their experiences and/or educational attainment:
At least five years in conservation advocacy, nonprofit management, grassroots organizing or a related field.
Experience in managing, facilitating, and motivating volunteers, board members, and/or staff.
Experience in fundraising and enthusiasm for raising the revenue needed to meet organization-wide budget and program needs.
Experience in communicating with and listening to people with a wide range of views.
Ability to work collaboratively with conservation groups, agricultural groups, public agencies, and other community interests.
Desired Qualifications (“Good to Have”)
Candidates who demonstrate the following additional qualifications will be well positioned to succeed in this position:
A personal commitment to fish and wildlife conservation and avid participation in outdoor recreation (hunting, fishing, wildlife-watching, hiking, climbing, paddling, etc.)
Fluency in the policy and politics of the issues facing wildlife conservation in Montana, regionally, and nationally.
Ability to coordinate and motivate the work of people with diverse backgrounds, interests and skills.
Familiarity and aptitude with standard office software, donor and constituent management software, and other relevant technology.
Campaign/advocacy communications experience, including strategic messaging as well as writing, editing, and public speaking.
Aptitude for developing and implementing strategic plans and campaign plans.
Enthusiasm for tackling nuts-and-bolts operational and business needs.
A commitment to giving all Montanans a voice in fish and wildlife conservation and reaching out to new constituencies.
Senior Manager, Water and Agriculture
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description & Responsibilities
Ceres’ Water Program seeks to protect freshwater resources by changing the way the world’s largest economic actors value and manage water. Ceres accelerates private sector leadership on water protection through cutting-edge research, investor mobilization, corporate engagement and advocacy. We are hiring a Senior Manager to lead Ceres’ efforts to influence the largest food sector companies to mitigate the water impacts and increase the resiliency of their agricultural supply chains. In this role, the Senior Manager will lead a team working with investors and food companies to advance the adoption of agricultural practices that protect freshwater. This is a full-time position, based in Boston, MA, that will report to the Water Program Director and partners with a number of program teams at Ceres.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Overall responsibility for success of this initiative, including strategy development, execution and fundraising.
Develop and oversee strategies for mobilizing investors to engage companies in high water impact sectors, with an initial focus on the food and agriculture sector.
Engage directly with food sector companies, including Ceres Company Network members, on opportunities for improving their management of water risk.
Manage the production, release and distribution of research reports and related blog posts and articles.
Supervise and mentor staff that contribute to this initiative, including current full-time staff and relevant consultants and interns.
Serve as an internal resource and external spokesperson for Ceres’ water and agriculture related work, representing Ceres as a speaker at conferences and events, on webinars and dialogue meetings with companies, investors and stakeholders.
Work in partnership with the Water Program Director and the Development team to draft and edit fundraising proposals and reports and to manage relationships with current and prospective funders.
Manage the budget for this initiative and oversee all expenditures.
Work across Ceres teams, with a particular focus on the Food & Forests, Investor Network, and Company Network programs, as well as non-programmatic teams.
Manage planning related to this initiative for the Ceres annual conference program and other events to educate stakeholders on water.
Support the implementation and development of program management systems including developing goals, tracking KPIs and evaluating the results and progress of the program.
Assure that programmatic strategies maximize the impacts of our work through a lens of social and racial equity.
Qualifications
Minimum of seven years of work experience.
Substantial experience working with or within private sector institutions on environmental sustainability/sustainable agriculture.
Substantial expertise on environmental sustainability issues, with a preference for expertise in freshwater sustainability, soil health and sustainable agriculture.
An understanding of the following entities; corporations, large-scale agricultural operations, investment firms, financial institutions, or institutional investors.
Strong writing and research skills.
Effective presentation style and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
Experience managing within budgets and making trade-off decisions.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Experience cultivating effective supervisory relationships (across gender identify, race ethnicity, and socio-economic background) with direct reports.
Desire to work in a not-for-profit, advocacy-focused organization.
Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above.
Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Jan 10, 2020
Full time
Senior Manager, Water and Agriculture
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description & Responsibilities
Ceres’ Water Program seeks to protect freshwater resources by changing the way the world’s largest economic actors value and manage water. Ceres accelerates private sector leadership on water protection through cutting-edge research, investor mobilization, corporate engagement and advocacy. We are hiring a Senior Manager to lead Ceres’ efforts to influence the largest food sector companies to mitigate the water impacts and increase the resiliency of their agricultural supply chains. In this role, the Senior Manager will lead a team working with investors and food companies to advance the adoption of agricultural practices that protect freshwater. This is a full-time position, based in Boston, MA, that will report to the Water Program Director and partners with a number of program teams at Ceres.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Overall responsibility for success of this initiative, including strategy development, execution and fundraising.
Develop and oversee strategies for mobilizing investors to engage companies in high water impact sectors, with an initial focus on the food and agriculture sector.
Engage directly with food sector companies, including Ceres Company Network members, on opportunities for improving their management of water risk.
Manage the production, release and distribution of research reports and related blog posts and articles.
Supervise and mentor staff that contribute to this initiative, including current full-time staff and relevant consultants and interns.
Serve as an internal resource and external spokesperson for Ceres’ water and agriculture related work, representing Ceres as a speaker at conferences and events, on webinars and dialogue meetings with companies, investors and stakeholders.
Work in partnership with the Water Program Director and the Development team to draft and edit fundraising proposals and reports and to manage relationships with current and prospective funders.
Manage the budget for this initiative and oversee all expenditures.
Work across Ceres teams, with a particular focus on the Food & Forests, Investor Network, and Company Network programs, as well as non-programmatic teams.
Manage planning related to this initiative for the Ceres annual conference program and other events to educate stakeholders on water.
Support the implementation and development of program management systems including developing goals, tracking KPIs and evaluating the results and progress of the program.
Assure that programmatic strategies maximize the impacts of our work through a lens of social and racial equity.
Qualifications
Minimum of seven years of work experience.
Substantial experience working with or within private sector institutions on environmental sustainability/sustainable agriculture.
Substantial expertise on environmental sustainability issues, with a preference for expertise in freshwater sustainability, soil health and sustainable agriculture.
An understanding of the following entities; corporations, large-scale agricultural operations, investment firms, financial institutions, or institutional investors.
Strong writing and research skills.
Effective presentation style and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
Experience managing within budgets and making trade-off decisions.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Experience cultivating effective supervisory relationships (across gender identify, race ethnicity, and socio-economic background) with direct reports.
Desire to work in a not-for-profit, advocacy-focused organization.
Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above.
Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
The Opportunity:
As executive director of The Wetlands Conservancy, you will work with a team of highly dedicated staff and board members – conservation advocates, all – to create our next chapter, helping us build on our current initiatives and expand our opportunities. You’ll play a lead role in regional collaborative conservation, building communities’ resiliency to the effects of climate change, and contributing to local, state, and federal conservation policy. Your exceptional leadership and management skills will ensure that TWC effectively fulfills its mission, working with culturally diverse communities throughout the state. Your sharp partnership development, advocacy, team building, and financial management skills will strengthen TWC’s organizational health and sustainability while advancing us toward strategic goals. We will appreciate your guidance as we begin our equity journey in earnest, as well as your approachability, passion for our work, mindfulness, courage, and sense of humor.
Mission / Organization:
The Wetland Conservancy’s mission it to partner with communities across our state in conserving, enhancing, and restoring the physical and ecological values of Oregon’s greatest wetlands for current and future generations. Our boots are in Oregon’s wetlands. Founded in 1981, The Wetlands Conservancy is the only organization in Oregon dedicated to working in partnership with community members, public and private sector partners, and regional tribes. Our nationally recognized work includes ownership, enhancement, and stewardship of 32 preserves and over 1,500 acres of Oregon wetlands, valued at $11 million. TWC has a budget of $600,000 and 5 staff members (4.1 FTE). The ED supervises 4 people plus a contracted fundraising professional. Learn more with this three-minute video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxrehjfYpgA
The Wetlands Conservancy Website: https://wetlandsconservancy.org
Education and Experience Required:
BA or BS in Environmental Sciences, Management, Communications, or related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum of five years of relevant, paid experience as a director or manager of a nonprofit organization.
Experience in wetlands conservation and/or land acquisition preferred.
Additional Knowledge and Skills Required:
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Ability to lead strategic planning and implementation.
Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural, diverse environment. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals and groups.
Fiscal management, including experience in developing and managing budgets in excess of $500,000.
General understanding of employment laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to coach, counsel, supervise, and evaluate job performance of assigned staff in a timely manner.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Salary and Benefits Information:
$80,000 - $90,000, depending on experience
Premium medical benefit through Providence
3 hours / month vacation (4 weeks)
10 hours / month sick time (3 weeks)
10 paid holidays
Retirement program
How to submit an application:
Send a cover letter and chronological resume to our search consultant, Kathy Kniep, at kathy@kathykniep.com , by January 24, 2020. In your cover letter, please answer these questions, supplying a one- paragraph answer to each:
What are your one or two biggest leadership accomplishments?
What motivates you to want to conserve wetlands?
An email acknowledgement will be sent to all applicants within two business days. If you do not receive an acknowledgment within that timeframe, please contact Kathy Kniep: kathy@kathykniep.com / 503-309-3433.
All inquiries will be handled confidentially.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The board and staff of The Wetlands Conservancy believe they can meet the organization’s mission only with a diverse board and staff who actively cultivate a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging
Jan 10, 2020
Full time
The Opportunity:
As executive director of The Wetlands Conservancy, you will work with a team of highly dedicated staff and board members – conservation advocates, all – to create our next chapter, helping us build on our current initiatives and expand our opportunities. You’ll play a lead role in regional collaborative conservation, building communities’ resiliency to the effects of climate change, and contributing to local, state, and federal conservation policy. Your exceptional leadership and management skills will ensure that TWC effectively fulfills its mission, working with culturally diverse communities throughout the state. Your sharp partnership development, advocacy, team building, and financial management skills will strengthen TWC’s organizational health and sustainability while advancing us toward strategic goals. We will appreciate your guidance as we begin our equity journey in earnest, as well as your approachability, passion for our work, mindfulness, courage, and sense of humor.
Mission / Organization:
The Wetland Conservancy’s mission it to partner with communities across our state in conserving, enhancing, and restoring the physical and ecological values of Oregon’s greatest wetlands for current and future generations. Our boots are in Oregon’s wetlands. Founded in 1981, The Wetlands Conservancy is the only organization in Oregon dedicated to working in partnership with community members, public and private sector partners, and regional tribes. Our nationally recognized work includes ownership, enhancement, and stewardship of 32 preserves and over 1,500 acres of Oregon wetlands, valued at $11 million. TWC has a budget of $600,000 and 5 staff members (4.1 FTE). The ED supervises 4 people plus a contracted fundraising professional. Learn more with this three-minute video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxrehjfYpgA
The Wetlands Conservancy Website: https://wetlandsconservancy.org
Education and Experience Required:
BA or BS in Environmental Sciences, Management, Communications, or related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum of five years of relevant, paid experience as a director or manager of a nonprofit organization.
Experience in wetlands conservation and/or land acquisition preferred.
Additional Knowledge and Skills Required:
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Ability to lead strategic planning and implementation.
Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural, diverse environment. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals and groups.
Fiscal management, including experience in developing and managing budgets in excess of $500,000.
General understanding of employment laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to coach, counsel, supervise, and evaluate job performance of assigned staff in a timely manner.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Salary and Benefits Information:
$80,000 - $90,000, depending on experience
Premium medical benefit through Providence
3 hours / month vacation (4 weeks)
10 hours / month sick time (3 weeks)
10 paid holidays
Retirement program
How to submit an application:
Send a cover letter and chronological resume to our search consultant, Kathy Kniep, at kathy@kathykniep.com , by January 24, 2020. In your cover letter, please answer these questions, supplying a one- paragraph answer to each:
What are your one or two biggest leadership accomplishments?
What motivates you to want to conserve wetlands?
An email acknowledgement will be sent to all applicants within two business days. If you do not receive an acknowledgment within that timeframe, please contact Kathy Kniep: kathy@kathykniep.com / 503-309-3433.
All inquiries will be handled confidentially.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The board and staff of The Wetlands Conservancy believe they can meet the organization’s mission only with a diverse board and staff who actively cultivate a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging
Senior Manager, Climate and Financial Regulation
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our website ( www.ceres.org ).
Description and Responsibilities
This a full-time position, preferably based in the Washington, D.C. or the greater Boston area, that will run from Jan 2020 to Dec 2022. This position is designed for a highly motivated, self-starter with prior policy campaign experience looking to be an advocate for strong and effective federal climate and clean energy policies. The position will report to the Senior Program Director, Capital Market Systems.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Partner with Senior Program Director on developing and refining strategy and workflow for the Financial Regulators’ Strategy, and how it fits within the organization’s overall goals.
Lead the development of a report to make the business case that climate change poses a risk to the US economy, and develop a blueprint for engaging with regulators.
Work with Senior Program Director, CMS, Ceres’ policy team and external consultants to identify policy priorities, develop a plan for policy engagement, and execute the plan.
Drive an external campaign to get financial regulators to address climate change as a financial risk.
Track key policy and regulatory developments related to the role of financial regulators.
Stay abreast of policy issues on the federal level related to climate change and energy.
Use earned media, advocacy days, national & regional meetings, direct engagement with policymakers, and other strategies to impact policy positions & outcomes.
Develop, maintain, and expand relationships with external partners and key allies, such as non-profits, trade associations, think tanks, communications firms, lobbyists.
Represent Ceres at conferences, seminars, press conferences and meetings as a spokesperson for project or program work.
Prepare materials and prepare Ceres staff and investor and company network members to engage with the press, legislative staffers, and federal lawmakers.
Recruit investors and business leaders to engage in federal policy advocacy.
Coordinate with other program teams (such as Investor Network, Communications, Development, Climate & Energy, and Operations) as needed to accomplish organizational objectives.
Help craft fundraising proposals to support the project and program work.
As needed, participate in meetings with current and potential funders.
Support organizing and logistical activities related to Ceres’ Annual Conference.
Qualifications
Seven years or more of direct experience working on policy issues, such as environmental and/or climate change policy. Background or demonstrable focus on financial regulators is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to bring an advocacy perspective to both analysis and corporate engagement and to make clear recommendations for actions and next steps.
Prior experience in driving complex projects or campaigns.
Effective presentation style as well as strong speaking and written communication skills.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative, and motivation.
Experience cultivating effective supervisory relationships (across gender identity, race, ethnicity, and socio-economic backgrounds) with direct reports.
Demonstrated strong project management skills of multiple, complex projects.
Planning expertise and delivering projects on deadline and within time and resource budgets.
Record of success coordinating and facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogues.
Ability to work as part of a team and to take a collaborative approach.
Ability to bring a positive outlook to working at Ceres.
Interest in being part of a diverse workforce and willingness to support Ceres’ Commitment to Inclusion and Equity
Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Jan 10, 2020
Full time
Senior Manager, Climate and Financial Regulation
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our website ( www.ceres.org ).
Description and Responsibilities
This a full-time position, preferably based in the Washington, D.C. or the greater Boston area, that will run from Jan 2020 to Dec 2022. This position is designed for a highly motivated, self-starter with prior policy campaign experience looking to be an advocate for strong and effective federal climate and clean energy policies. The position will report to the Senior Program Director, Capital Market Systems.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Partner with Senior Program Director on developing and refining strategy and workflow for the Financial Regulators’ Strategy, and how it fits within the organization’s overall goals.
Lead the development of a report to make the business case that climate change poses a risk to the US economy, and develop a blueprint for engaging with regulators.
Work with Senior Program Director, CMS, Ceres’ policy team and external consultants to identify policy priorities, develop a plan for policy engagement, and execute the plan.
Drive an external campaign to get financial regulators to address climate change as a financial risk.
Track key policy and regulatory developments related to the role of financial regulators.
Stay abreast of policy issues on the federal level related to climate change and energy.
Use earned media, advocacy days, national & regional meetings, direct engagement with policymakers, and other strategies to impact policy positions & outcomes.
Develop, maintain, and expand relationships with external partners and key allies, such as non-profits, trade associations, think tanks, communications firms, lobbyists.
Represent Ceres at conferences, seminars, press conferences and meetings as a spokesperson for project or program work.
Prepare materials and prepare Ceres staff and investor and company network members to engage with the press, legislative staffers, and federal lawmakers.
Recruit investors and business leaders to engage in federal policy advocacy.
Coordinate with other program teams (such as Investor Network, Communications, Development, Climate & Energy, and Operations) as needed to accomplish organizational objectives.
Help craft fundraising proposals to support the project and program work.
As needed, participate in meetings with current and potential funders.
Support organizing and logistical activities related to Ceres’ Annual Conference.
Qualifications
Seven years or more of direct experience working on policy issues, such as environmental and/or climate change policy. Background or demonstrable focus on financial regulators is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to bring an advocacy perspective to both analysis and corporate engagement and to make clear recommendations for actions and next steps.
Prior experience in driving complex projects or campaigns.
Effective presentation style as well as strong speaking and written communication skills.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative, and motivation.
Experience cultivating effective supervisory relationships (across gender identity, race, ethnicity, and socio-economic backgrounds) with direct reports.
Demonstrated strong project management skills of multiple, complex projects.
Planning expertise and delivering projects on deadline and within time and resource budgets.
Record of success coordinating and facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogues.
Ability to work as part of a team and to take a collaborative approach.
Ability to bring a positive outlook to working at Ceres.
Interest in being part of a diverse workforce and willingness to support Ceres’ Commitment to Inclusion and Equity
Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Senior Director, The Ceres’ Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and equitable workplaces.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our website ( www.ceres.org ).
Description and Responsibilities
Ceres is seeking a highly qualified Senior Director of the Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets to oversee Ceres’ new initiative that seeks to address challenges and take advantages of opportunities to transform the rules, policies, and signals that govern capital markets to accelerate action on climate change.
This new position will directly oversee the launch of a portfolio of capital markets-focused projects and ensure integration with other Ceres program teams to build off the organization’s long history of work, experience and thought leadership in this space. The Accelerator Director will help to strengthen and support capital markets-focused projects managed out of those programs. In addition, s/he will play a lead role in representing Ceres and its intellectual capital externally, including building and managing new, high-level partnerships with key capital markets players and influencers. The position will also be central to increasing the financial resources of the Accelerator, in partnership with Ceres Development program, through conducting targeted outreach and cultivation of key funding partners, including individual donors and foundations.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional with capital markets expertise to advance private sector leadership on a wide range of sustainability issues. This role is for someone with strong internal management capabilities, who can be extremely effective at representing Ceres externally in a wide range of settings with capital markets partners and members, funders, and donors. For the first year, while the Accelerator is being launched and initial projects are gaining traction, the Senior Director will report to the Vice President of Innovation and Evaluation and work closely with the CEO. The position will also be closely aligned with Ceres Network programs, enabling the Accelerator team to tap into the collective power and impact of Ceres’ relationships with influential investors and companies.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Lead and coordinate the development, launch and/or implementation of the Accelerator’s major strategies and campaigns in partnership with key program directors across the organization.
Develop and manage a set of critical organizational projects and partnerships to elevate Ceres influence and impact within the capital markets, including new partnership models aimed at increasing collaboration on key issues with other NGOs.
Directly oversee the establishment of new projects associated with the Accelerator, such as an advisory board, a fellows program and/or prize.
Identify and foster a pipeline of potential new projects and initiatives to advance the Accelerator’s goals, in partnership with the VP of Innovation & Evaluation and other program leads across the organization.
Participate in high-level external relationship building and public speaking events in order to enhance Ceres influence, thought leadership, visibility and partnerships in this space.
Contribute to fundraising goals for the Accelerator, including cultivating and managing relationships with current and prospective individual donors and foundation funders.
Hire, guide and mentor an initial team of two to three staff members.
Serve as external spokesperson for the Accelerator and represent its work to a range of external audiences, from the media, investor, business and NGO partners, to critical sustainability audiences and capital markets actors, funders and donors.
Other duties as they arise.
Qualifications
15 years of relevant work experience in roles of progressive responsibility.
Experience in private sector, particularly working with and/or in the investment and finance communities.
Prior role focused on addressing environmental, social, and governance issues within a company.
Experience as a senior leader and manager in a fast-paced and growing enterprise.
Demonstrated record of supervising senior staff to achieve programmatic and fundraising goals.
Proven track record of results-driven strategic program management is required,
Experience cultivating effective supervisory relationships (across gender identity, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic background) with direct reports and managing senior level staff and teams, supporting an inclusive workplace, where everyone has an opportunity for advancement.
Broad understanding of how to build effective collaborations across other program areas, departments, and different levels of staff both internal and external to the organization.
Experience and appreciation for a matrix management environment.
Strong relationship management skills with external partners and funders is necessary for success in this position.
Entrepreneurial attitude
Ability to both build strong, stable programs and to innovate and take advantage of strategic opportunities.
Demonstrated success in both halves of the resource equation—cultivating and closing income prospects, and managing and deploying staff and budgets
Superior communication skills, both oral and written is critical to the success in this role
Interest in being part of a diverse workforce and willingness to support Ceres’ Commitment to Inclusion and Equity
Ability to travel to support programmatic and fundraising goals.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Jan 10, 2020
Full time
Senior Director, The Ceres’ Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and equitable workplaces.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our website ( www.ceres.org ).
Description and Responsibilities
Ceres is seeking a highly qualified Senior Director of the Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets to oversee Ceres’ new initiative that seeks to address challenges and take advantages of opportunities to transform the rules, policies, and signals that govern capital markets to accelerate action on climate change.
This new position will directly oversee the launch of a portfolio of capital markets-focused projects and ensure integration with other Ceres program teams to build off the organization’s long history of work, experience and thought leadership in this space. The Accelerator Director will help to strengthen and support capital markets-focused projects managed out of those programs. In addition, s/he will play a lead role in representing Ceres and its intellectual capital externally, including building and managing new, high-level partnerships with key capital markets players and influencers. The position will also be central to increasing the financial resources of the Accelerator, in partnership with Ceres Development program, through conducting targeted outreach and cultivation of key funding partners, including individual donors and foundations.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional with capital markets expertise to advance private sector leadership on a wide range of sustainability issues. This role is for someone with strong internal management capabilities, who can be extremely effective at representing Ceres externally in a wide range of settings with capital markets partners and members, funders, and donors. For the first year, while the Accelerator is being launched and initial projects are gaining traction, the Senior Director will report to the Vice President of Innovation and Evaluation and work closely with the CEO. The position will also be closely aligned with Ceres Network programs, enabling the Accelerator team to tap into the collective power and impact of Ceres’ relationships with influential investors and companies.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Lead and coordinate the development, launch and/or implementation of the Accelerator’s major strategies and campaigns in partnership with key program directors across the organization.
Develop and manage a set of critical organizational projects and partnerships to elevate Ceres influence and impact within the capital markets, including new partnership models aimed at increasing collaboration on key issues with other NGOs.
Directly oversee the establishment of new projects associated with the Accelerator, such as an advisory board, a fellows program and/or prize.
Identify and foster a pipeline of potential new projects and initiatives to advance the Accelerator’s goals, in partnership with the VP of Innovation & Evaluation and other program leads across the organization.
Participate in high-level external relationship building and public speaking events in order to enhance Ceres influence, thought leadership, visibility and partnerships in this space.
Contribute to fundraising goals for the Accelerator, including cultivating and managing relationships with current and prospective individual donors and foundation funders.
Hire, guide and mentor an initial team of two to three staff members.
Serve as external spokesperson for the Accelerator and represent its work to a range of external audiences, from the media, investor, business and NGO partners, to critical sustainability audiences and capital markets actors, funders and donors.
Other duties as they arise.
Qualifications
15 years of relevant work experience in roles of progressive responsibility.
Experience in private sector, particularly working with and/or in the investment and finance communities.
Prior role focused on addressing environmental, social, and governance issues within a company.
Experience as a senior leader and manager in a fast-paced and growing enterprise.
Demonstrated record of supervising senior staff to achieve programmatic and fundraising goals.
Proven track record of results-driven strategic program management is required,
Experience cultivating effective supervisory relationships (across gender identity, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic background) with direct reports and managing senior level staff and teams, supporting an inclusive workplace, where everyone has an opportunity for advancement.
Broad understanding of how to build effective collaborations across other program areas, departments, and different levels of staff both internal and external to the organization.
Experience and appreciation for a matrix management environment.
Strong relationship management skills with external partners and funders is necessary for success in this position.
Entrepreneurial attitude
Ability to both build strong, stable programs and to innovate and take advantage of strategic opportunities.
Demonstrated success in both halves of the resource equation—cultivating and closing income prospects, and managing and deploying staff and budgets
Superior communication skills, both oral and written is critical to the success in this role
Interest in being part of a diverse workforce and willingness to support Ceres’ Commitment to Inclusion and Equity
Ability to travel to support programmatic and fundraising goals.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
The Northwest Office of Earthjustice is looking to hire an Associate Attorney that is available to start any time between now and fall of 2020. We are flexible as to start date during this period.
Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups to engage on the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer .
Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Miami, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Chicago, Seattle, Bozeman, and Washington, DC.
The Northwest Office opened in 1987 to enable Earthjustice to take a more active role in preserving the unique natural resources and environment of the Pacific Northwest. Since that time, the Northwest office has undertaken campaigns to protect old growth forests, promote salmon recovery, improve water quality, protect Puget Sound and the Salish Sea and the communities that depend on them, stop coal-fired power plants, prevent the Pacific Northwest from becoming a fossil fuel fossil fuel export hub, and protect farmworkers and communities from toxic pesticides, among other things. We are building out southern resident orca recovery work and partnerships with environmental justice communities in Seattle and Portland. We frequently work in close partnership with Native American Tribes and fence-line communities.
Although the primary focus of the Northwest office is representing environmental and community groups in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, we often take cases with national and international scope. For example, the Northwest office is representing the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in fighting the Dakota Access Pipeline and is challenging the Bayou Bridge pipeline in Louisiana. The office is also litigating numerous cases fighting rollbacks of environmental and health protections by the Trump administration, including a reversal of a proposed ban on a dangerous pesticide, chlorpyrifos, the Trump executive order requiring the repeal of two regulations to offset the costs of any new one, and EPA’s directive to kick EPA grantees off of scientific advisory committees.
Our office is located in the heart of downtown Seattle near the federal and state courthouses and the water front. Our goal is to produce the highest quality legal work in a diverse, inclusive, supportive, and collegial environment. The Northwest Office has a staff of 15, including 12 attorneys.
Responsibilities
Work closely with Staff Attorneys and clients to investigate, develop, and litigate cases.
Participate in the full range of tasks involved in complex litigation, including factual investigation, legal research, discovery, briefing, witness preparation, and oral advocacy.
As the attorney gains experience, typically her or his case load will include both cases for which he or she has primary responsibility under the supervision of a Staff Attorney, and cases on which he or she works in a supporting role with Staff Attorneys.
The Associate Attorney position is a three-year positions. This position helps attorneys develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates skilled in the various phases of public interest litigation. Associate attorneys often move into other positions within Earthjustice or with other public interest organizations.
Qualifications
Law school graduate and admitted to, or willing to apply for admission to, the Washington State Bar.
Two-to-five years of litigation experience is strongly preferred.
Excellent research, analytic, writing and communication skills.
Strong work ethic, initiative, sound judgment.
Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.
Contributes to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
Commitment to public interest work and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission, including a desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment.
Salary is dependent on experience and location. Salary range in Seattle, WA: $75,335 - $95,285 0-5 years experience
We offer a mission-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a:
Resume.
One or two page cover letter that addresses (1) why you are drawn to Earthjustice’s mission; and/or, (2) any experiences you have working with people or communities from backgrounds that differ from your own or with those who have been disproportionately affected by environmental harms.
Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum that primarily reflects your work.
Law school transcript.
List of three references.
We are looking to hire a candidate that is available to start any time between now and the fall of 2020. We are flexible as to start date during this period. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position.
For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !
Jan 10, 2020
Full time
The Northwest Office of Earthjustice is looking to hire an Associate Attorney that is available to start any time between now and fall of 2020. We are flexible as to start date during this period.
Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups to engage on the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer .
Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Miami, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Chicago, Seattle, Bozeman, and Washington, DC.
The Northwest Office opened in 1987 to enable Earthjustice to take a more active role in preserving the unique natural resources and environment of the Pacific Northwest. Since that time, the Northwest office has undertaken campaigns to protect old growth forests, promote salmon recovery, improve water quality, protect Puget Sound and the Salish Sea and the communities that depend on them, stop coal-fired power plants, prevent the Pacific Northwest from becoming a fossil fuel fossil fuel export hub, and protect farmworkers and communities from toxic pesticides, among other things. We are building out southern resident orca recovery work and partnerships with environmental justice communities in Seattle and Portland. We frequently work in close partnership with Native American Tribes and fence-line communities.
Although the primary focus of the Northwest office is representing environmental and community groups in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, we often take cases with national and international scope. For example, the Northwest office is representing the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in fighting the Dakota Access Pipeline and is challenging the Bayou Bridge pipeline in Louisiana. The office is also litigating numerous cases fighting rollbacks of environmental and health protections by the Trump administration, including a reversal of a proposed ban on a dangerous pesticide, chlorpyrifos, the Trump executive order requiring the repeal of two regulations to offset the costs of any new one, and EPA’s directive to kick EPA grantees off of scientific advisory committees.
Our office is located in the heart of downtown Seattle near the federal and state courthouses and the water front. Our goal is to produce the highest quality legal work in a diverse, inclusive, supportive, and collegial environment. The Northwest Office has a staff of 15, including 12 attorneys.
Responsibilities
Work closely with Staff Attorneys and clients to investigate, develop, and litigate cases.
Participate in the full range of tasks involved in complex litigation, including factual investigation, legal research, discovery, briefing, witness preparation, and oral advocacy.
As the attorney gains experience, typically her or his case load will include both cases for which he or she has primary responsibility under the supervision of a Staff Attorney, and cases on which he or she works in a supporting role with Staff Attorneys.
The Associate Attorney position is a three-year positions. This position helps attorneys develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates skilled in the various phases of public interest litigation. Associate attorneys often move into other positions within Earthjustice or with other public interest organizations.
Qualifications
Law school graduate and admitted to, or willing to apply for admission to, the Washington State Bar.
Two-to-five years of litigation experience is strongly preferred.
Excellent research, analytic, writing and communication skills.
Strong work ethic, initiative, sound judgment.
Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.
Contributes to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
Commitment to public interest work and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission, including a desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment.
Salary is dependent on experience and location. Salary range in Seattle, WA: $75,335 - $95,285 0-5 years experience
We offer a mission-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a:
Resume.
One or two page cover letter that addresses (1) why you are drawn to Earthjustice’s mission; and/or, (2) any experiences you have working with people or communities from backgrounds that differ from your own or with those who have been disproportionately affected by environmental harms.
Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum that primarily reflects your work.
Law school transcript.
List of three references.
We are looking to hire a candidate that is available to start any time between now and the fall of 2020. We are flexible as to start date during this period. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position.
For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !
Earthjustice is now accepting applications for an Associate Attorney to join our team of lawyers and advocates in the Midwest Regional Office.
Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to combat climate change and promote clean energy. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.
Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Chicago, Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Miami, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, and Washington, DC.
The Midwest Regional Office will work across all three of Earthjustice’s program areas—climate and energy, healthy communities, and lands and wildlife.
The Associate Attorney position is a three-year position with the opportunity for extension. Many Associates have gone on to other positions within Earthjustice and with other public interest organizations. The Associate Attorney program is designed to help attorneys who are in the early stages of their careers to develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates skilled in the various phases of public interest litigation. As Associate Attorneys gain experience, they gradually take on more independent responsibility for their cases, but work throughout their tenure under the supervision of a Staff Attorney or a Deputy Managing Attorney or the Managing Attorney.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with Staff Attorneys, a Deputy Managing Attorney, the Managing Attorney, and clients to investigate, develop, and prosecute cases.
Participate in the full range of tasks involved in complex litigation, including factual investigation, legal research and analysis, discovery, briefing, witness preparation, and oral advocacy.
Engage in proceedings before state and federal courts and other administrative tribunals.
Prepare comments on proposed agency actions, permits, and environmental review documents.
Interact with clients, coalition partners, and experts, and learn how to handle press work.
Hire and supervise law students who work at Earthjustice as interns or clerks.
Qualifications:
Law school graduates who are admitted, or willing to apply for admission, to the state bar where they are located.
Up to five years of litigation experience.
Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills.
Strong work ethic and initiative, and sound yet creative judgment.
Strong desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment.
Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others.
Willingness to travel at least 15% of the time.
Commitment to serving the public interest.
Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
Contributes to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
Salary is based on experience and location. Salary range in Chicago, IL: 0-5 years $75,335 - $95,285 We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should submit a:
Resume.
One or two page cover letter that addresses each of the following: (1) aspects of your background that are relevant to the qualifications listed above; (2) why you are drawn to Earthjustice’s mission and whether there are particular legal, environmental, or justice issues that inspire you; and (3) how your time at Earthjustice would contribute to your career aspirations.
Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum that primarily reflects your work.
Law school transcript.
List of three references.
Applications are due by 2/3, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the due date.
Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.
Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position.
For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !
Jan 10, 2020
Full time
Earthjustice is now accepting applications for an Associate Attorney to join our team of lawyers and advocates in the Midwest Regional Office.
Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to combat climate change and promote clean energy. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.
Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Chicago, Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Miami, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, and Washington, DC.
The Midwest Regional Office will work across all three of Earthjustice’s program areas—climate and energy, healthy communities, and lands and wildlife.
The Associate Attorney position is a three-year position with the opportunity for extension. Many Associates have gone on to other positions within Earthjustice and with other public interest organizations. The Associate Attorney program is designed to help attorneys who are in the early stages of their careers to develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates skilled in the various phases of public interest litigation. As Associate Attorneys gain experience, they gradually take on more independent responsibility for their cases, but work throughout their tenure under the supervision of a Staff Attorney or a Deputy Managing Attorney or the Managing Attorney.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with Staff Attorneys, a Deputy Managing Attorney, the Managing Attorney, and clients to investigate, develop, and prosecute cases.
Participate in the full range of tasks involved in complex litigation, including factual investigation, legal research and analysis, discovery, briefing, witness preparation, and oral advocacy.
Engage in proceedings before state and federal courts and other administrative tribunals.
Prepare comments on proposed agency actions, permits, and environmental review documents.
Interact with clients, coalition partners, and experts, and learn how to handle press work.
Hire and supervise law students who work at Earthjustice as interns or clerks.
Qualifications:
Law school graduates who are admitted, or willing to apply for admission, to the state bar where they are located.
Up to five years of litigation experience.
Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills.
Strong work ethic and initiative, and sound yet creative judgment.
Strong desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment.
Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others.
Willingness to travel at least 15% of the time.
Commitment to serving the public interest.
Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
Contributes to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
Salary is based on experience and location. Salary range in Chicago, IL: 0-5 years $75,335 - $95,285 We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should submit a:
Resume.
One or two page cover letter that addresses each of the following: (1) aspects of your background that are relevant to the qualifications listed above; (2) why you are drawn to Earthjustice’s mission and whether there are particular legal, environmental, or justice issues that inspire you; and (3) how your time at Earthjustice would contribute to your career aspirations.
Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum that primarily reflects your work.
Law school transcript.
List of three references.
Applications are due by 2/3, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the due date.
Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.
Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position.
For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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Position Title: Executive Director
Posting Date: January 6, 2020
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin February 9, 2020, but the position will remain open to applications until filled.
The Yaak Valley Forest Council was formed in 1997 by local residents concerned with the health and management of the million-acre Yaak Valley. The Yaak's unique location, with its combination of Pacific coast and Rocky Mountain weather, has resulted in a uniquely biodiverse ecosystem of sensitive species. We endeavor to protect the Yaak’s water, woods, and wild places and support our local Yaak community towards sustainable land practices ( http://yaakvalley.org).
Our long-time executive director is retiring and we are looking for a strong new leader, able to dynamically coordinate between staff and board of directors to achieve our conservation goals.
YVFC desires that the Executive Director has strong communication & listening skills and coaches employees effectively. The executive director should have the ability to learn from the past, think outside the box, a willingness to take calculated risks and possess a realistic yet optimistic outlook.
Position Overview and Definitions:
The executive and conservation director position is a full-time, year-round position that will make a major contribution to the fulfillment of the Yaak Valley Forest Council’s conservation goals. This position will report to the YVFC Board of Directors, some of whom are active subcommittee participants.
Qualifications:
Education and/or experience in at least one and ideally two or more of the following areas: environmental conservation, environmental law, natural resource management or biological sciences, forestry and federal lands policy. This should include a working knowledge of forest ecology, principles of conservation and landscape biology, watershed and stream restoration, sustainable land use, and current threats to biodiversity.
Demonstrated experience in leading an organization in a time of change. Ability to develop and implement long term and short term strategy in the accomplishment of goals.
The ability to represent the YVFC in order to effectively raise funds necessary to finance and forward the organizational objectives.
A professional track-record of proven excellence in management, delegation, and staff leadership.
The ability to effectively network and communicate in order to build relationships with government agencies, elected officials and in collaborative groups and partnerships.
Capable of leading public outreach events for stakeholders, donors, and other interested parties.
Technological proficiency in the use of software for word and data processing (e.g. Word and Excel or equivalents) as well as social media and web-based platforms for communication and organization.
An understanding of financial processes and non-profit accounting practices.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Desired Skills and Attributes:
A strategic thinker able to guide the organization, preferably with a background in organization development.
Due to the ever-changing issues that confront the Yaak Valley, new projects, concerns, and issues arise in a dynamic and sometimes unpredictable fashion. The executive and conservation director must be able to identify environmental / conservation threats to the Yaak Valley and to develop tactics with staff and board members to overcome those threats to ensure success.
Effective at interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
The ability to work independently, prioritize projects and meet multiple deadlines in a changing environment.
An inspiring leader capable of bringing together staff, board, stakeholders, supporters, and donors in pursuing the strong conservation ethics of YVFC.
Strong moral character, a person with integrity, authenticity and a commitment to the protection of the Yaak Valley.
General Responsibilities:
YVFC’s executive and conservation director is responsible for the thorough and competent implementation and maintenance of conservation program activities that include, but are not limited to:
Grizzly Bear Protection and Recovery -We seek to advance the recovery of the Yaak grizzly bear subpopulation and connectivity to adjacent populations. The director will be responsible for advancing creative recovery efforts, partnering with state and federal agencies tasked with recovery, education, and outreach on behalf of this goal, lobbying, and advocacy, and keeping the plight of the Yaak grizzlies—the most endangered subpopulations in Montana and the West—at the top of news cycles. It will be the responsibility of the director as well to cultivate and nurture, in conjunction with board and staff, significant relationships with other grizzly advocates in the state, around the region, and across the country, as well as globally. Twenty-five bears are not enough.
Wilderness Advocacy – Promote and implement YVFC Wilderness Goals and Objectives. Identify and prioritize landscape-scale restoration projects and wilderness protection. Build on existing coalitions and relationships to advocate for wilderness designation in the Yaak Valley ecosystem. This position requires effective communication and the building of relationships across ideological lines within the Yaak community and with local, state and national organizations and stakeholders. This position will engage in advocacy, campaign strategy, media outreach and elements of fundraising.
Conservation Education and Community Development - Our goal is to increase critical thinking skills and ecological literacy, in addition to positive outdoor experiences. We achieve this through educational programs and summer camps designed for students in local school districts. In collaboration with local gardeners and city officials, YVFC has been instrumental in establishing a Troy Farmers Market that enjoys a steadily growing base of support and participation. We seek to expand these successes to other communities adjacent to the Yaak as well as in the community of Yaak itself.
Forest Watch - We work to protect the wild, roadless areas in the Yaak and support wilderness designation while developing long term forest restoration projects that employ local contractors. We engage in scoping proposals with the U.S. Forest Service to see that our values are being addressed. We monitor vegetative management proposals both before and after logging to hold the agency accountable for its projects.
Headwaters Restoration Partnership Project - The Headwaters program works to improve habitat for native fish species. We are actively working to expand the effectiveness of the program, both in the U.S. and Canada where the main stem of the Yaak River originates. We continue to perform bank stability surveys, restoration projects and non-toxic weed treatment on both public and private lands to restore the health and productivity of waters within the Yaak watershed.
Other Areas of Responsibility:
Team Leadership, management, and evaluation of staff including office manager and social media coordinator, headwaters field crew leader, crew, conservation education, and community development coordinator, and grants manager.
Work with grants manager and YVFC board of directors in conjunction with the contracted YVFC bookkeeper to create a yearly program budget and maintain the financial health of the organization. With the assistance of the bookkeeper prepare Quarterly progress and financial reports for the board of directors.
Coordinate and communicate quarterly (and as needed) with the board of directors on organization issues and projects.
Provide prescriptive recommendations for a combination of commercial and noncommercial vegetative management techniques designed to promote ecosystem health through habitat and water quality restoration, erosion control, and protection of endangered and sensitive species.
Facilitate and provide overhead administrative support for future research efforts targeting threats to biodiversity in the Yaak under realistic climate change scenarios and in light of recreational and economic land management practices.
Assist in community organization of a local restoration workforce, a task that requires an understanding of national land management policies, stewardship, and implementation of contracts.
Submit materials and provide quality control for material published on the YVFC website, external correspondence, op-eds, press releases, newsletters, campaigns and partner requests.
Represent Yaak Valley Forest Council within the conservation community and in the public arena.
Participate in training opportunities for individual, organizational and program development
Salary and Benefits:
Salary - $45,000 to $55,000 annually, depending on experience.
Permanent full-time position
Medical Insurance monthly stipend
Paid holidays
3 weeks paid vacation after one year
Application Materials:
Please submit the following items to YVFCJobs@gmail.com
Resume
Cover letter explaining the motivation for your application
A 1-4 page statement describing your approach towards and previous experience with organizational management, development, and project outreach.
A 1-4 page statement detailing your background with environmental conservation and your specific motivation for contributing towards conservation in the Yaak.
Jan 10, 2020
Full time
Position Title: Executive Director
Posting Date: January 6, 2020
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin February 9, 2020, but the position will remain open to applications until filled.
The Yaak Valley Forest Council was formed in 1997 by local residents concerned with the health and management of the million-acre Yaak Valley. The Yaak's unique location, with its combination of Pacific coast and Rocky Mountain weather, has resulted in a uniquely biodiverse ecosystem of sensitive species. We endeavor to protect the Yaak’s water, woods, and wild places and support our local Yaak community towards sustainable land practices ( http://yaakvalley.org).
Our long-time executive director is retiring and we are looking for a strong new leader, able to dynamically coordinate between staff and board of directors to achieve our conservation goals.
YVFC desires that the Executive Director has strong communication & listening skills and coaches employees effectively. The executive director should have the ability to learn from the past, think outside the box, a willingness to take calculated risks and possess a realistic yet optimistic outlook.
Position Overview and Definitions:
The executive and conservation director position is a full-time, year-round position that will make a major contribution to the fulfillment of the Yaak Valley Forest Council’s conservation goals. This position will report to the YVFC Board of Directors, some of whom are active subcommittee participants.
Qualifications:
Education and/or experience in at least one and ideally two or more of the following areas: environmental conservation, environmental law, natural resource management or biological sciences, forestry and federal lands policy. This should include a working knowledge of forest ecology, principles of conservation and landscape biology, watershed and stream restoration, sustainable land use, and current threats to biodiversity.
Demonstrated experience in leading an organization in a time of change. Ability to develop and implement long term and short term strategy in the accomplishment of goals.
The ability to represent the YVFC in order to effectively raise funds necessary to finance and forward the organizational objectives.
A professional track-record of proven excellence in management, delegation, and staff leadership.
The ability to effectively network and communicate in order to build relationships with government agencies, elected officials and in collaborative groups and partnerships.
Capable of leading public outreach events for stakeholders, donors, and other interested parties.
Technological proficiency in the use of software for word and data processing (e.g. Word and Excel or equivalents) as well as social media and web-based platforms for communication and organization.
An understanding of financial processes and non-profit accounting practices.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Desired Skills and Attributes:
A strategic thinker able to guide the organization, preferably with a background in organization development.
Due to the ever-changing issues that confront the Yaak Valley, new projects, concerns, and issues arise in a dynamic and sometimes unpredictable fashion. The executive and conservation director must be able to identify environmental / conservation threats to the Yaak Valley and to develop tactics with staff and board members to overcome those threats to ensure success.
Effective at interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
The ability to work independently, prioritize projects and meet multiple deadlines in a changing environment.
An inspiring leader capable of bringing together staff, board, stakeholders, supporters, and donors in pursuing the strong conservation ethics of YVFC.
Strong moral character, a person with integrity, authenticity and a commitment to the protection of the Yaak Valley.
General Responsibilities:
YVFC’s executive and conservation director is responsible for the thorough and competent implementation and maintenance of conservation program activities that include, but are not limited to:
Grizzly Bear Protection and Recovery -We seek to advance the recovery of the Yaak grizzly bear subpopulation and connectivity to adjacent populations. The director will be responsible for advancing creative recovery efforts, partnering with state and federal agencies tasked with recovery, education, and outreach on behalf of this goal, lobbying, and advocacy, and keeping the plight of the Yaak grizzlies—the most endangered subpopulations in Montana and the West—at the top of news cycles. It will be the responsibility of the director as well to cultivate and nurture, in conjunction with board and staff, significant relationships with other grizzly advocates in the state, around the region, and across the country, as well as globally. Twenty-five bears are not enough.
Wilderness Advocacy – Promote and implement YVFC Wilderness Goals and Objectives. Identify and prioritize landscape-scale restoration projects and wilderness protection. Build on existing coalitions and relationships to advocate for wilderness designation in the Yaak Valley ecosystem. This position requires effective communication and the building of relationships across ideological lines within the Yaak community and with local, state and national organizations and stakeholders. This position will engage in advocacy, campaign strategy, media outreach and elements of fundraising.
Conservation Education and Community Development - Our goal is to increase critical thinking skills and ecological literacy, in addition to positive outdoor experiences. We achieve this through educational programs and summer camps designed for students in local school districts. In collaboration with local gardeners and city officials, YVFC has been instrumental in establishing a Troy Farmers Market that enjoys a steadily growing base of support and participation. We seek to expand these successes to other communities adjacent to the Yaak as well as in the community of Yaak itself.
Forest Watch - We work to protect the wild, roadless areas in the Yaak and support wilderness designation while developing long term forest restoration projects that employ local contractors. We engage in scoping proposals with the U.S. Forest Service to see that our values are being addressed. We monitor vegetative management proposals both before and after logging to hold the agency accountable for its projects.
Headwaters Restoration Partnership Project - The Headwaters program works to improve habitat for native fish species. We are actively working to expand the effectiveness of the program, both in the U.S. and Canada where the main stem of the Yaak River originates. We continue to perform bank stability surveys, restoration projects and non-toxic weed treatment on both public and private lands to restore the health and productivity of waters within the Yaak watershed.
Other Areas of Responsibility:
Team Leadership, management, and evaluation of staff including office manager and social media coordinator, headwaters field crew leader, crew, conservation education, and community development coordinator, and grants manager.
Work with grants manager and YVFC board of directors in conjunction with the contracted YVFC bookkeeper to create a yearly program budget and maintain the financial health of the organization. With the assistance of the bookkeeper prepare Quarterly progress and financial reports for the board of directors.
Coordinate and communicate quarterly (and as needed) with the board of directors on organization issues and projects.
Provide prescriptive recommendations for a combination of commercial and noncommercial vegetative management techniques designed to promote ecosystem health through habitat and water quality restoration, erosion control, and protection of endangered and sensitive species.
Facilitate and provide overhead administrative support for future research efforts targeting threats to biodiversity in the Yaak under realistic climate change scenarios and in light of recreational and economic land management practices.
Assist in community organization of a local restoration workforce, a task that requires an understanding of national land management policies, stewardship, and implementation of contracts.
Submit materials and provide quality control for material published on the YVFC website, external correspondence, op-eds, press releases, newsletters, campaigns and partner requests.
Represent Yaak Valley Forest Council within the conservation community and in the public arena.
Participate in training opportunities for individual, organizational and program development
Salary and Benefits:
Salary - $45,000 to $55,000 annually, depending on experience.
Permanent full-time position
Medical Insurance monthly stipend
Paid holidays
3 weeks paid vacation after one year
Application Materials:
Please submit the following items to YVFCJobs@gmail.com
Resume
Cover letter explaining the motivation for your application
A 1-4 page statement describing your approach towards and previous experience with organizational management, development, and project outreach.
A 1-4 page statement detailing your background with environmental conservation and your specific motivation for contributing towards conservation in the Yaak.
Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center
Carnation, WA, USA
OXBOW’S MISSION
Our mission is to inspire people to eat healthy, sustainably grown food and to steward our natural resources for future generations.
WHAT WE DO
The Center is located on 230 acres of forest and grassland bordered by Western Washington’s Snoqualmie River. We use this mixed landscape to:
Produce food . We cultivate 30 acres of mixed vegetable crops using agro-ecological principles and engage in research to inform conservation farming practice.
Grow native plants . We operate a native plant nursery that produces plants for habitat restoration projects, educational gardens, and urban landscapes, and conducts research on native plant propagation using sustainable growing methods.
Connect children to nature . We offer environmental education programs for children pre-K thru high school to build their comfort in the outdoors and provide them with opportunities to learn about the links between agriculture, conservation, and the environment.
Restore and sustain habitat . We carry out conservation projects and research to learn how humans can use land to our benefit while protecting biodiversity.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Oxbow is embarking on an ambitious ten-year plan that will propel us to a new level of impact and effectiveness. As we evolve, the Finance & Operations Manager will provide leadership to support the sound financial operation, continuing growth and overall success of the organization. As a critical part of Oxbow’s leadership team, the Finance & Operations Manager will manage streamlined administrative/financial systems, including accounting, legal, information technology (IT), and human resources (HR). The Finance & Operations Manager also provides accurate tracking of grant expenditures, compliance with grant requirements and tracks budgets to ensure effective expenditures of funds. The Finance & Operations Manager supervises the Administrative Associate who manages many HR functions and provides basic accounting support.
The Finance & Operations Manager will report directly to the Executive Director and will work closely with the Board’s Finance and Audit Committee.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Management (50%)
Oversee the day-to-day management of accounting, financial reporting, cash flow analysis and yearly budgeting process
Ensure compliance with GAAP, OMB standards, and other regulatory requirements as may be required for proper non-profit fiscal management and compliance with grant regulations
Develop and maintain effective internal controls and accounting standards and procedures
Educate and assist staff with the stated policies
Assist in preparations for the annual audit and implement changes and recommendations of auditors
Maintain updated chart of accounts and general ledger
Provide timely and accurate month-end financial closing
Prepare and clearly communicate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for Board of Directors and staff
Process accounts payable, including vendor bills, employee reimbursements, and credit cards, with support from the Administrative Associate
Process accounts receivable, with support from the Administrative Associate, including customer invoicing and receiving cash, checks and credit card payments
Prepare and process payroll and benefits, review payroll tax filings as provided by payroll platform, and manage staff payroll allocations
Other duties as required by the Executive Director
Administration and Human Resources (30%)
Oversee office management
Ensure completion and filing of relevant local and state registration and licensing documents
Lead performance evaluation processes
Perform benefits administration
Develop, recommend, and implement personnel policies and procedures
Ensure personnel files are maintained in compliance with funders and state and federal laws
Monitor and evaluate Risk Management, including liability insurance needs of the organization and recommend proposals to the Executive Director
General Organization Systems (10%)
Create and maintain organizational office systems in coordination with Administrative Associate
Coordinate troubleshooting and maintenance of Oxbow’s computers and computer network and coordinate computer repair and replacement needs with IT contractor(s)
Track equipment purchases and oversee Oxbow’s equipment inventory in coordination with supervisors
Oversee systems to support the infrastructure that supports the needs of the organization
Grants Management (10%)
Understand and adhere to all contract compliance guidelines
Create and/or refine internal instructions for grant billing or reimbursement
Communicate with staff to ensure contract compliance, accurate expenditures, adherence to all rules and regulations, deliverables are met and contract provisions are followed
Create grant-specific invoices as required for grant reimbursements using QuickBooks
Track individual grant budgets, provide reports to staff, assist with grant or contract spending and close-out plans
Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and end-of grant reports with project managers and coordinators
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Non-profit Management, Business Administration, or Public Administration.
5+ years of experience in relevant finance, Human Resources, or administrative position
Substantial knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and procedures, payroll and benefits processing and engagement in preparation of audited financial statements and tax returns
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Demonstrated commitment to ethical business practices and ability to generate trust and credibility with colleagues across all levels of an organization
Acute organization and planning skills, with an ability to set up systems and processes to streamline accounting and finance functions
Professionalism, maturity, and an understanding of how to handle sensitive and confidential information
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent computer skills, including, Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, Word, SharePoint navigation), CRM database software, and QuickBooks
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to work some evenings and weekends when necessary
Ability to provide professional references and clear background checks
COMPENSATION
This is a regular, full-time position, with a competitive compensation package, including 100% employer paid healthcare, annual dental stipend, generous holiday, vacation and sick leave. Salary depends on experience.
TO APPLY
Please read carefully, incomplete applications will not be considered. Email a resume, letter of interest, and 3 references as a single PDF to: thedirt@oxbow.org
Please write Finance & Operations Manager in the email subject line and include where you found this position in the message body.
Deadline for Applications is January 20, 2020 .
To see this job posting, and our other open jobs, on our website, click here .
Jan 07, 2020
Full time
OXBOW’S MISSION
Our mission is to inspire people to eat healthy, sustainably grown food and to steward our natural resources for future generations.
WHAT WE DO
The Center is located on 230 acres of forest and grassland bordered by Western Washington’s Snoqualmie River. We use this mixed landscape to:
Produce food . We cultivate 30 acres of mixed vegetable crops using agro-ecological principles and engage in research to inform conservation farming practice.
Grow native plants . We operate a native plant nursery that produces plants for habitat restoration projects, educational gardens, and urban landscapes, and conducts research on native plant propagation using sustainable growing methods.
Connect children to nature . We offer environmental education programs for children pre-K thru high school to build their comfort in the outdoors and provide them with opportunities to learn about the links between agriculture, conservation, and the environment.
Restore and sustain habitat . We carry out conservation projects and research to learn how humans can use land to our benefit while protecting biodiversity.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Oxbow is embarking on an ambitious ten-year plan that will propel us to a new level of impact and effectiveness. As we evolve, the Finance & Operations Manager will provide leadership to support the sound financial operation, continuing growth and overall success of the organization. As a critical part of Oxbow’s leadership team, the Finance & Operations Manager will manage streamlined administrative/financial systems, including accounting, legal, information technology (IT), and human resources (HR). The Finance & Operations Manager also provides accurate tracking of grant expenditures, compliance with grant requirements and tracks budgets to ensure effective expenditures of funds. The Finance & Operations Manager supervises the Administrative Associate who manages many HR functions and provides basic accounting support.
The Finance & Operations Manager will report directly to the Executive Director and will work closely with the Board’s Finance and Audit Committee.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Management (50%)
Oversee the day-to-day management of accounting, financial reporting, cash flow analysis and yearly budgeting process
Ensure compliance with GAAP, OMB standards, and other regulatory requirements as may be required for proper non-profit fiscal management and compliance with grant regulations
Develop and maintain effective internal controls and accounting standards and procedures
Educate and assist staff with the stated policies
Assist in preparations for the annual audit and implement changes and recommendations of auditors
Maintain updated chart of accounts and general ledger
Provide timely and accurate month-end financial closing
Prepare and clearly communicate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for Board of Directors and staff
Process accounts payable, including vendor bills, employee reimbursements, and credit cards, with support from the Administrative Associate
Process accounts receivable, with support from the Administrative Associate, including customer invoicing and receiving cash, checks and credit card payments
Prepare and process payroll and benefits, review payroll tax filings as provided by payroll platform, and manage staff payroll allocations
Other duties as required by the Executive Director
Administration and Human Resources (30%)
Oversee office management
Ensure completion and filing of relevant local and state registration and licensing documents
Lead performance evaluation processes
Perform benefits administration
Develop, recommend, and implement personnel policies and procedures
Ensure personnel files are maintained in compliance with funders and state and federal laws
Monitor and evaluate Risk Management, including liability insurance needs of the organization and recommend proposals to the Executive Director
General Organization Systems (10%)
Create and maintain organizational office systems in coordination with Administrative Associate
Coordinate troubleshooting and maintenance of Oxbow’s computers and computer network and coordinate computer repair and replacement needs with IT contractor(s)
Track equipment purchases and oversee Oxbow’s equipment inventory in coordination with supervisors
Oversee systems to support the infrastructure that supports the needs of the organization
Grants Management (10%)
Understand and adhere to all contract compliance guidelines
Create and/or refine internal instructions for grant billing or reimbursement
Communicate with staff to ensure contract compliance, accurate expenditures, adherence to all rules and regulations, deliverables are met and contract provisions are followed
Create grant-specific invoices as required for grant reimbursements using QuickBooks
Track individual grant budgets, provide reports to staff, assist with grant or contract spending and close-out plans
Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and end-of grant reports with project managers and coordinators
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Non-profit Management, Business Administration, or Public Administration.
5+ years of experience in relevant finance, Human Resources, or administrative position
Substantial knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and procedures, payroll and benefits processing and engagement in preparation of audited financial statements and tax returns
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Demonstrated commitment to ethical business practices and ability to generate trust and credibility with colleagues across all levels of an organization
Acute organization and planning skills, with an ability to set up systems and processes to streamline accounting and finance functions
Professionalism, maturity, and an understanding of how to handle sensitive and confidential information
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent computer skills, including, Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, Word, SharePoint navigation), CRM database software, and QuickBooks
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to work some evenings and weekends when necessary
Ability to provide professional references and clear background checks
COMPENSATION
This is a regular, full-time position, with a competitive compensation package, including 100% employer paid healthcare, annual dental stipend, generous holiday, vacation and sick leave. Salary depends on experience.
TO APPLY
Please read carefully, incomplete applications will not be considered. Email a resume, letter of interest, and 3 references as a single PDF to: thedirt@oxbow.org
Please write Finance & Operations Manager in the email subject line and include where you found this position in the message body.
Deadline for Applications is January 20, 2020 .
To see this job posting, and our other open jobs, on our website, click here .
TEXAS CAMPAIGN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (TCE) envisions a Texas free from pollution, where all communities have equal access to healthy land, water, and air.
We are the largest and most successful environmental nonprofit in Texas, and the only one with a state-wide presence in all 181 legislative districts in Texas. A few of our successes include:
Win recycling in apartments and condos in Dallas by 2020
Win Austin curbside composting
Pressure polluters to pay for and complete cleanup at a toxic waste site in Houston after Hurricane Harvey
Phase out toxic flame retardants from furniture at Fort Worth-based Pier 1 Imports
Rayovac publicly announcing its support for manufacturer-led battery recycling programs
Our dedicated year-round presence in our community, and the crucial grassroots organizing that we do every day, has resulted in monumental changes in our state and local environmental policies, and we've held polluters accountable for their actions! TCE has truly pioneered a community-based structure of organizing.
We need new voices to add to our current staff of professional, skilled, and passionate activists to strengthen our community lobbying presence. We offer extensive training, and opportunities for management experience and travel.
Qualified candidates possess strong communication skills and a genuine passion for the environment and progressive politics. Some related non-profit, political, or volunteer experience is preferred but not required.
The Community Organizer will be responsible for creating relationships within designated community areas of the city and building our grassroots base of supporters. The Organizer will be held to high expectations of performance with weekly and monthly goals for various organizing activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Further our political organizing and public education efforts through:
Grassroots community organizing
Membership recruitment and fundraising
Grassroots community outreach and coalition-building
Identifying voters and volunteers
Planning and participating in demonstrations and political actions
Meeting with elected officials and other policymakers
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Pay:
Full time: $450/week +bonuses
Benefits include:
Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental and vision available for full time employees after 90 days
2 weeks paid vacation per year with holidays and sick days
Potential for rapid advancement and management training
Opportunities for travel throughout Texas and the U.S., including national and regional conferences
Valuable campaign experience from the perspective of an NGO advocate
Qualifications:
High-level relationship building skills with the ability to build consensus, engage a wide range of diverse stakeholders and allies, and navigate complex community and political dynamics.
Ability to work independently, problem solve, and manage time and priorities.
Good listening, speaking, and writing communication skills.
Team-player.
Genuine commitment to the environment, progressive politics, and the vision of a just and equitable society.
Some related non-profit, political, or volunteer experience is preferred but not required.
Bilingual skills a plus.
To apply: Complete our application: https://www.texasenvironment.org/careers/#Dallas
Find us:
Web: www.texasenvironment.org
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/texas-campaign-for-the-environment
Facebook: www.facebook.com/texasenvironment
Twitter: www.twitter.com/txenvironment
Instagram: www.instagram.com/txenvironment
Jan 07, 2020
Full time
TEXAS CAMPAIGN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (TCE) envisions a Texas free from pollution, where all communities have equal access to healthy land, water, and air.
We are the largest and most successful environmental nonprofit in Texas, and the only one with a state-wide presence in all 181 legislative districts in Texas. A few of our successes include:
Win recycling in apartments and condos in Dallas by 2020
Win Austin curbside composting
Pressure polluters to pay for and complete cleanup at a toxic waste site in Houston after Hurricane Harvey
Phase out toxic flame retardants from furniture at Fort Worth-based Pier 1 Imports
Rayovac publicly announcing its support for manufacturer-led battery recycling programs
Our dedicated year-round presence in our community, and the crucial grassroots organizing that we do every day, has resulted in monumental changes in our state and local environmental policies, and we've held polluters accountable for their actions! TCE has truly pioneered a community-based structure of organizing.
We need new voices to add to our current staff of professional, skilled, and passionate activists to strengthen our community lobbying presence. We offer extensive training, and opportunities for management experience and travel.
Qualified candidates possess strong communication skills and a genuine passion for the environment and progressive politics. Some related non-profit, political, or volunteer experience is preferred but not required.
The Community Organizer will be responsible for creating relationships within designated community areas of the city and building our grassroots base of supporters. The Organizer will be held to high expectations of performance with weekly and monthly goals for various organizing activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Further our political organizing and public education efforts through:
Grassroots community organizing
Membership recruitment and fundraising
Grassroots community outreach and coalition-building
Identifying voters and volunteers
Planning and participating in demonstrations and political actions
Meeting with elected officials and other policymakers
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Pay:
Full time: $450/week +bonuses
Benefits include:
Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental and vision available for full time employees after 90 days
2 weeks paid vacation per year with holidays and sick days
Potential for rapid advancement and management training
Opportunities for travel throughout Texas and the U.S., including national and regional conferences
Valuable campaign experience from the perspective of an NGO advocate
Qualifications:
High-level relationship building skills with the ability to build consensus, engage a wide range of diverse stakeholders and allies, and navigate complex community and political dynamics.
Ability to work independently, problem solve, and manage time and priorities.
Good listening, speaking, and writing communication skills.
Team-player.
Genuine commitment to the environment, progressive politics, and the vision of a just and equitable society.
Some related non-profit, political, or volunteer experience is preferred but not required.
Bilingual skills a plus.
To apply: Complete our application: https://www.texasenvironment.org/careers/#Dallas
Find us:
Web: www.texasenvironment.org
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/texas-campaign-for-the-environment
Facebook: www.facebook.com/texasenvironment
Twitter: www.twitter.com/txenvironment
Instagram: www.instagram.com/txenvironment
Chincoteague Bay Field Station
Wallops Island, VA, USA
Gain hands-on experience at a marine science field station while learning valuable technical and interpersonal skills. University & Research (U&R) Interns are immersed in the daily operations of the Chincoteague Bay Field Station, conduct research, and develop leadership skills as they support college students as resident advisors. Internships occur during our four summer sessions, beginning two weeks prior to, and ending at the completion of summer sessions. The intern will work three out of the four sessions, and may attend a course during their session off.
Dates of employment: May 6 - August 8, 2020
Duties
U&R Interns will be immersed with the U&R program staff in all aspects of the summer U&R program including equipment and lab maintenance, assisting U&R staff with field excursions, and leading and supporting the college community. Interns will also be responsible for designing, implementing, and reporting an original relevant research project. Duties of U&R Interns are split into three categories: Research, Program Maintenance, and Residential.
Research - approximately 8 hrs/week
Design and conduct a field based research project relevant to the goals of the Field Station
Assist in ongoing research projects with CBFS faculty as available
Report on research during the final session of the summer to staff, students, and faculty
Program Maintenance (PGM) - approximately 16 hrs/week
Establish and maintain aquaria, water quality, and locally collected organisms
Prepare and maintain lab and field equipment
Maintain and prepare labs for faculty and summer programs
Assist in the field with summer courses when needed
Assist with office tasks
Residential (RA) - approximately 16 hrs/week
Create a welcoming atmosphere for all students
Assist with check-in and check-out procedures
Enforce rules and assist students with residential issues
Develop and lead recreation activities
Act in a role similar to residential advisor on university campuses
Be on call 2 or 3 nights per week to assist with student needs (does not accrue towards internship hours unless called into action
Required Qualifications
Must have completed a minimum of 60 college credits, or be a recent graduate
Ability to work independently
Must be willing to work night and weekends
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs
CPR & First Aid certified – valid through August 2020
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record (2 or fewer minor traffic violations in the last 2 years)
Desired Qualifications
Enjoy working with peers and being a leader
Responsible and able to be a role model to peers
Interest in fieldwork, field equipment, and aquaria
Ability to actively seek guidance and learn from mentors (staff, administrators, educators and peers)
Previous experience at the Chincoteague Bay Field Station
Computer skills (Microsoft Office, database management, etc.)
Experience with or desire to learn water quality management, animal husbandry, and standards for maintenance of aquaria
Terms of service
Dates: May 6 - August 8, 2020; Interns will work approximately 40 hours a week three of the four sessions
Housing will be provided as a private room in a shared suite in updated Salicornia Hall
Complementary meals in the cafeteria when open
Stipend of $400; $200 paid at midpoint of summer, $200 at end of sessions
Report daily to U&R Director and Assistant Director
Application Procedure
Fill out the U&R Intern application form on our website (www.cbfieldstation.org/internships), including contact information for three academic and/or professional references, as well as an electronic attachment of a cover letter and resume
Applications accepted until January 27th, 2020
Jan 07, 2020
Internship- Paid
Gain hands-on experience at a marine science field station while learning valuable technical and interpersonal skills. University & Research (U&R) Interns are immersed in the daily operations of the Chincoteague Bay Field Station, conduct research, and develop leadership skills as they support college students as resident advisors. Internships occur during our four summer sessions, beginning two weeks prior to, and ending at the completion of summer sessions. The intern will work three out of the four sessions, and may attend a course during their session off.
Dates of employment: May 6 - August 8, 2020
Duties
U&R Interns will be immersed with the U&R program staff in all aspects of the summer U&R program including equipment and lab maintenance, assisting U&R staff with field excursions, and leading and supporting the college community. Interns will also be responsible for designing, implementing, and reporting an original relevant research project. Duties of U&R Interns are split into three categories: Research, Program Maintenance, and Residential.
Research - approximately 8 hrs/week
Design and conduct a field based research project relevant to the goals of the Field Station
Assist in ongoing research projects with CBFS faculty as available
Report on research during the final session of the summer to staff, students, and faculty
Program Maintenance (PGM) - approximately 16 hrs/week
Establish and maintain aquaria, water quality, and locally collected organisms
Prepare and maintain lab and field equipment
Maintain and prepare labs for faculty and summer programs
Assist in the field with summer courses when needed
Assist with office tasks
Residential (RA) - approximately 16 hrs/week
Create a welcoming atmosphere for all students
Assist with check-in and check-out procedures
Enforce rules and assist students with residential issues
Develop and lead recreation activities
Act in a role similar to residential advisor on university campuses
Be on call 2 or 3 nights per week to assist with student needs (does not accrue towards internship hours unless called into action
Required Qualifications
Must have completed a minimum of 60 college credits, or be a recent graduate
Ability to work independently
Must be willing to work night and weekends
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs
CPR & First Aid certified – valid through August 2020
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record (2 or fewer minor traffic violations in the last 2 years)
Desired Qualifications
Enjoy working with peers and being a leader
Responsible and able to be a role model to peers
Interest in fieldwork, field equipment, and aquaria
Ability to actively seek guidance and learn from mentors (staff, administrators, educators and peers)
Previous experience at the Chincoteague Bay Field Station
Computer skills (Microsoft Office, database management, etc.)
Experience with or desire to learn water quality management, animal husbandry, and standards for maintenance of aquaria
Terms of service
Dates: May 6 - August 8, 2020; Interns will work approximately 40 hours a week three of the four sessions
Housing will be provided as a private room in a shared suite in updated Salicornia Hall
Complementary meals in the cafeteria when open
Stipend of $400; $200 paid at midpoint of summer, $200 at end of sessions
Report daily to U&R Director and Assistant Director
Application Procedure
Fill out the U&R Intern application form on our website (www.cbfieldstation.org/internships), including contact information for three academic and/or professional references, as well as an electronic attachment of a cover letter and resume
Applications accepted until January 27th, 2020
Dunes Learning Center
Dunes Learning Center, Howe Road, Porter, IN, USA
ABOUT DUNES LEARNING CENTER
With a mission to inspire lasting curiosity and stewardship with nature, Dunes Learning Center is the nonprofit education partner of Indiana Dunes National Park. Since 1998, more than 144,000 students from diverse communities and backgrounds have participated in our programs to discover, learn, explore, and reflect on the science and wonder of nature. For many, Dunes Learning Center is the gateway to Indiana Dunes National Park and the beginning of their environmental science education. These experiences support students on the pathway to science-based careers, inspiring the next generation of scientists, environmental advocates, and educators.
Looking back on 20+ years of exploration and investigation in nature’s classroom, Dunes Learning Center is proud to be at the forefront of environmental education in the Indiana Dunes. We serve a diverse community and seek a diverse workforce. Dunes Learning Center is an equal opportunity provider and does not discriminate.
SUMMARY
Dunes Learning Center is proud to carry on a tradition of learning in the dunes that dates back more than 100 years ago by the “Father of Ecology in North America,” Dr. Henry Chandler Cowles. Our residential programs provide a critical and beneficial connection to nature for learners of all ages—inspiring curiosity, scientific literacy, and environmental stewardship. Interpretive Naturalists are key members of the Dunes Learning Center team and are responsible for providing meaningful experiences for children and adults regarding the diversity of ecosystems and cultural history of the Indiana Dunes all year long. They help students create connections, build confidence, and develop a sense of place by providing opportunities to explore, ask questions, reflect and work together as a team. Our Interpretive Naturalist Internship program provides an opportunity for next generation leaders to receive training and coaching to develop their naturalist, outdoor education, and resource interpretation skills and techniques. Interpretive Naturalists often work in pairs during the summer to give each the opportunity to shadow peers and provide/receive feedback. During the school year, Interpretive Naturalists have opportunities to extend their professional development through workshops, in-services, and shadowing National Park Service staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Prepare for and lead educational/interpretive programs in natural and cultural history, inquiry-based science, and resource stewardship for a diverse community of students; ages 6-17.
• Maintain a Positive Mental Attitude and serve as a role model for responsible environmental behavior and literacy.
• Ensure safety and well-being of program participants using sound judgement and applying appropriate decisions by following safety protocol and reporting incidents, near misses or possible hazards.
• Attend program staff training workshops and regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Assist in the maintenance of all program supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Actively participate to support fundraising efforts.
• Comply with all Dunes Learning Center policies and represent DLC in a professional manner at all times.
• Perform all assigned duties critical to the operation of the Dunes Learning Center.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify for the Interpretive Naturalist Internship program, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. Dunes Learning Center aims to make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. All Dunes Learning Center employees must submit to a background check and possible drug screening.
REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or some formal education with equivalent experience, by June 2020
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to equity and inclusion
• Physically able to perform duties outdoors, in all weather conditions, and hike several miles over dunes terrain while carrying a 25-lb backpack
• A willingness to be coached and to receive feedback
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends
• Official government identification
DESIRABLE
• Experience with environmental education and/or interpretation
• Knowledge of the natural history of the Calumet Region
• Ability to speak Spanish
• Possess valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation for local travel
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Interpretive Naturalists are required to regularly stand for long periods of time and walk up to 5 miles per day on sandy dune terrain while carrying a 25-lb backpack in all weather conditions. Naturalists must be able to verbally communicate and have visual abilities that allow them to deliver programs safely.
Jan 03, 2020
Internship- Paid
ABOUT DUNES LEARNING CENTER
With a mission to inspire lasting curiosity and stewardship with nature, Dunes Learning Center is the nonprofit education partner of Indiana Dunes National Park. Since 1998, more than 144,000 students from diverse communities and backgrounds have participated in our programs to discover, learn, explore, and reflect on the science and wonder of nature. For many, Dunes Learning Center is the gateway to Indiana Dunes National Park and the beginning of their environmental science education. These experiences support students on the pathway to science-based careers, inspiring the next generation of scientists, environmental advocates, and educators.
Looking back on 20+ years of exploration and investigation in nature’s classroom, Dunes Learning Center is proud to be at the forefront of environmental education in the Indiana Dunes. We serve a diverse community and seek a diverse workforce. Dunes Learning Center is an equal opportunity provider and does not discriminate.
SUMMARY
Dunes Learning Center is proud to carry on a tradition of learning in the dunes that dates back more than 100 years ago by the “Father of Ecology in North America,” Dr. Henry Chandler Cowles. Our residential programs provide a critical and beneficial connection to nature for learners of all ages—inspiring curiosity, scientific literacy, and environmental stewardship. Interpretive Naturalists are key members of the Dunes Learning Center team and are responsible for providing meaningful experiences for children and adults regarding the diversity of ecosystems and cultural history of the Indiana Dunes all year long. They help students create connections, build confidence, and develop a sense of place by providing opportunities to explore, ask questions, reflect and work together as a team. Our Interpretive Naturalist Internship program provides an opportunity for next generation leaders to receive training and coaching to develop their naturalist, outdoor education, and resource interpretation skills and techniques. Interpretive Naturalists often work in pairs during the summer to give each the opportunity to shadow peers and provide/receive feedback. During the school year, Interpretive Naturalists have opportunities to extend their professional development through workshops, in-services, and shadowing National Park Service staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Prepare for and lead educational/interpretive programs in natural and cultural history, inquiry-based science, and resource stewardship for a diverse community of students; ages 6-17.
• Maintain a Positive Mental Attitude and serve as a role model for responsible environmental behavior and literacy.
• Ensure safety and well-being of program participants using sound judgement and applying appropriate decisions by following safety protocol and reporting incidents, near misses or possible hazards.
• Attend program staff training workshops and regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Assist in the maintenance of all program supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Actively participate to support fundraising efforts.
• Comply with all Dunes Learning Center policies and represent DLC in a professional manner at all times.
• Perform all assigned duties critical to the operation of the Dunes Learning Center.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify for the Interpretive Naturalist Internship program, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. Dunes Learning Center aims to make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. All Dunes Learning Center employees must submit to a background check and possible drug screening.
REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or some formal education with equivalent experience, by June 2020
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to equity and inclusion
• Physically able to perform duties outdoors, in all weather conditions, and hike several miles over dunes terrain while carrying a 25-lb backpack
• A willingness to be coached and to receive feedback
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends
• Official government identification
DESIRABLE
• Experience with environmental education and/or interpretation
• Knowledge of the natural history of the Calumet Region
• Ability to speak Spanish
• Possess valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation for local travel
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Interpretive Naturalists are required to regularly stand for long periods of time and walk up to 5 miles per day on sandy dune terrain while carrying a 25-lb backpack in all weather conditions. Naturalists must be able to verbally communicate and have visual abilities that allow them to deliver programs safely.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Display Horticulturist
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is empowered by its mission to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants; to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research; and to celebrate its historic glasshouse.
Phipps is seeking a full-time Display Horticulturist to be responsible for the design, installation, care and presentation of horticultural displays. The Display Horticulturist will act as team leader for installation of shows, troubleshoot garden problems, evaluate crops for future display feasibility and work with the integrated pest management specialist to monitor and treat plant conditions.
A bachelor's degree in horticulture or plant-related field is required, along with two years’ experience in growing and maintaining plants in a professional capacity using the highest industry standards. Knowledge of a vast plant palette and the ability to research the needs of individual crops and suggest suitable plants to add to displays are required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a willingness to interact graciously with the general public are required. Evening and weekend work may be required.
Qualified candidates should email a resume, cover letter and salary history to hr@phipps.conservatory.org or mail to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Human Resources Department, One Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. No telephone calls, please.
For more information about Phipps, please visit our website: www.phipps.conservatory.org.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is an equal opportunity employer.
Jan 03, 2020
Full time
Display Horticulturist
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is empowered by its mission to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants; to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research; and to celebrate its historic glasshouse.
Phipps is seeking a full-time Display Horticulturist to be responsible for the design, installation, care and presentation of horticultural displays. The Display Horticulturist will act as team leader for installation of shows, troubleshoot garden problems, evaluate crops for future display feasibility and work with the integrated pest management specialist to monitor and treat plant conditions.
A bachelor's degree in horticulture or plant-related field is required, along with two years’ experience in growing and maintaining plants in a professional capacity using the highest industry standards. Knowledge of a vast plant palette and the ability to research the needs of individual crops and suggest suitable plants to add to displays are required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a willingness to interact graciously with the general public are required. Evening and weekend work may be required.
Qualified candidates should email a resume, cover letter and salary history to hr@phipps.conservatory.org or mail to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Human Resources Department, One Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. No telephone calls, please.
For more information about Phipps, please visit our website: www.phipps.conservatory.org.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is an equal opportunity employer.
YSI SEA - Young Sustainable Impact Southeast Asia
Remote (ASEAN)
Innovate a more sustainable future. Are you passionate about innovating for impact and changing the face of sustainability landscape? Dive into any of the 3 verticals, each with its unique opportunities and challenges, to drive change and build a start-up with immense market potential.
Circular Economy
Future of Food & Agriculture
Clean Energy Transitions
YSI SEA’s 5-month Innovation Programme provides you with the frameworks, mentorship and resources to start a company which enables you to bring your ideas in any of the above 3 focus areas into reality.
Our fully funded Innovation Programme focuses on shaping you into an entrepreneur, and enables you to work in strong teams or individually to create lasting solutions to Southeast Asia’s pressing Energy, Food & Circular Economy problems.
Who Are We Looking For :
18 - 35 years old Southeast Asian residents with potential and drive to create an impact startup
Current or aspiring entrepreneurs looking to create an impact start-up who are looking for a founding team, or are confident in being a solo founder
Committed individuals with a passion for one of the 3 focus areas and a drive to see through the implementation of a solution and execution of their business plan
People who have one (or more) of the following:
Demonstrated a track record of action to address issues related to a focus area
Has technical expertise to create software or hardware solutions
Has started or played a key role in a start-up in an area unrelated to sustainability
Programme Details : https://www.ysisea.com/our-program
No Resume Needed - Apply By 18 Jan 2020!
Jan 03, 2020
Part time
Innovate a more sustainable future. Are you passionate about innovating for impact and changing the face of sustainability landscape? Dive into any of the 3 verticals, each with its unique opportunities and challenges, to drive change and build a start-up with immense market potential.
Circular Economy
Future of Food & Agriculture
Clean Energy Transitions
YSI SEA’s 5-month Innovation Programme provides you with the frameworks, mentorship and resources to start a company which enables you to bring your ideas in any of the above 3 focus areas into reality.
Our fully funded Innovation Programme focuses on shaping you into an entrepreneur, and enables you to work in strong teams or individually to create lasting solutions to Southeast Asia’s pressing Energy, Food & Circular Economy problems.
Who Are We Looking For :
18 - 35 years old Southeast Asian residents with potential and drive to create an impact startup
Current or aspiring entrepreneurs looking to create an impact start-up who are looking for a founding team, or are confident in being a solo founder
Committed individuals with a passion for one of the 3 focus areas and a drive to see through the implementation of a solution and execution of their business plan
People who have one (or more) of the following:
Demonstrated a track record of action to address issues related to a focus area
Has technical expertise to create software or hardware solutions
Has started or played a key role in a start-up in an area unrelated to sustainability
Programme Details : https://www.ysisea.com/our-program
No Resume Needed - Apply By 18 Jan 2020!
Dunes Learning Center
Dunes Learning Center, Howe Road, Porter, IN, USA
ABOUT DUNES LEARNING CENTER
With a mission to inspire lasting curiosity and stewardship with nature, Dunes Learning Center is the nonprofit education partner of Indiana Dunes National Park. Since 1998, more than 144,000 students from diverse communities and backgrounds have participated in our programs to discover, learn, explore, and reflect on the science and wonder of nature. For many, Dunes Learning Center is the gateway to Indiana Dunes National Park and the beginning of their environmental science education. These experiences support students on the pathway to science-based careers, inspiring the next generation of scientists, environmental advocates, and educators.
Looking back on 20+ years of exploration and investigation in nature’s classroom, Dunes Learning Center is proud to be at the forefront of environmental education in the Indiana Dunes. We serve a diverse community and seek a diverse workforce. Dunes Learning Center is an equal opportunity provider and does not discriminate.
SUMMARY
Dunes Learning Center is proud to carry on a tradition of learning in the dunes that dates back more than 100 years ago by the “Father of Ecology in North America,” Dr. Henry Chandler Cowles. Our residential programs provide a critical and beneficial connection to nature for learners of all ages—inspiring curiosity, scientific literacy, and environmental stewardship. Our internship program offers training and professional development to set you up for success. Communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity are developed and practiced at camp. Supervising campers, engaging in decision-making, managing behavior, and being a role model are all necessary skills for strong leaders.
Cabin Leaders are key members of the Dunes Learning Center team and are responsible for providing meaningful experiences for campers during summer camp. They help students create connections, build confidence, and develop a sense of place by providing opportunities to explore, ask questions, reflect, and work together as a team. They facilitate the evening programs (campfire, group games, night hike, ice cream social, etc), lead meal and flag raising activities, and provide overnight supervision of campers throughout the week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Prepare for and lead evening programming for a diverse community of campers; ages 8-17.
• Supervise and be responsible for campers overnight in modern cabins as well as tent camping (1 night per week).
• Maintain a Positive Mental Attitude and serve as a role model for responsible environmental behavior and literacy.
• Ensure safety and well-being of campers using sound judgement and applying appropriate decisions by following safety protocol and reporting incidents, near misses, or possible hazards.
• Attend program staff training workshops and regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Assist in the maintenance of all program supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Actively participate to support fundraising efforts.
• Comply with all Dunes Learning Center policies and represent DLC in a professional manner at all times.
• Perform all assigned duties critical to the operation of the Dunes Learning Center. • Assist with other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify for the Cabin Leader Internship program, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. Dunes Learning Center aims to make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. All Dunes Learning Center employees must submit to a background check and possible drug screening.
REQUIRED
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Enrolled in an Associate or BA/BS academic program for the 2020-2021 school year
• Enthusiastic about working with children in an outdoor setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to equity and inclusion
• Physically able to perform duties outdoors in all weather conditions
• A willingness to be coached and to receive feedback
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team
• Official government identification
DESIRABLE
• Prior experience in outdoor education, residential camp setting, nature centers, or day camps
• Ability to speak Spanish
• Participation in leadership programs at school/ in your community
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Cabin Leaders are required to regularly stand for long periods of time and be active and engaging with campers with hikes, games, and campfires. Cabin Leaders are responsible for campers overnight and must be able to respond to their needs at all hours of the night. Cabin Leaders must be able to verbally communicate and have visual abilities that allow them to deliver programs safely.
Jan 02, 2020
Seasonal
ABOUT DUNES LEARNING CENTER
With a mission to inspire lasting curiosity and stewardship with nature, Dunes Learning Center is the nonprofit education partner of Indiana Dunes National Park. Since 1998, more than 144,000 students from diverse communities and backgrounds have participated in our programs to discover, learn, explore, and reflect on the science and wonder of nature. For many, Dunes Learning Center is the gateway to Indiana Dunes National Park and the beginning of their environmental science education. These experiences support students on the pathway to science-based careers, inspiring the next generation of scientists, environmental advocates, and educators.
Looking back on 20+ years of exploration and investigation in nature’s classroom, Dunes Learning Center is proud to be at the forefront of environmental education in the Indiana Dunes. We serve a diverse community and seek a diverse workforce. Dunes Learning Center is an equal opportunity provider and does not discriminate.
SUMMARY
Dunes Learning Center is proud to carry on a tradition of learning in the dunes that dates back more than 100 years ago by the “Father of Ecology in North America,” Dr. Henry Chandler Cowles. Our residential programs provide a critical and beneficial connection to nature for learners of all ages—inspiring curiosity, scientific literacy, and environmental stewardship. Our internship program offers training and professional development to set you up for success. Communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity are developed and practiced at camp. Supervising campers, engaging in decision-making, managing behavior, and being a role model are all necessary skills for strong leaders.
Cabin Leaders are key members of the Dunes Learning Center team and are responsible for providing meaningful experiences for campers during summer camp. They help students create connections, build confidence, and develop a sense of place by providing opportunities to explore, ask questions, reflect, and work together as a team. They facilitate the evening programs (campfire, group games, night hike, ice cream social, etc), lead meal and flag raising activities, and provide overnight supervision of campers throughout the week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Prepare for and lead evening programming for a diverse community of campers; ages 8-17.
• Supervise and be responsible for campers overnight in modern cabins as well as tent camping (1 night per week).
• Maintain a Positive Mental Attitude and serve as a role model for responsible environmental behavior and literacy.
• Ensure safety and well-being of campers using sound judgement and applying appropriate decisions by following safety protocol and reporting incidents, near misses, or possible hazards.
• Attend program staff training workshops and regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Assist in the maintenance of all program supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Actively participate to support fundraising efforts.
• Comply with all Dunes Learning Center policies and represent DLC in a professional manner at all times.
• Perform all assigned duties critical to the operation of the Dunes Learning Center. • Assist with other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify for the Cabin Leader Internship program, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. Dunes Learning Center aims to make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. All Dunes Learning Center employees must submit to a background check and possible drug screening.
REQUIRED
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Enrolled in an Associate or BA/BS academic program for the 2020-2021 school year
• Enthusiastic about working with children in an outdoor setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to equity and inclusion
• Physically able to perform duties outdoors in all weather conditions
• A willingness to be coached and to receive feedback
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team
• Official government identification
DESIRABLE
• Prior experience in outdoor education, residential camp setting, nature centers, or day camps
• Ability to speak Spanish
• Participation in leadership programs at school/ in your community
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Cabin Leaders are required to regularly stand for long periods of time and be active and engaging with campers with hikes, games, and campfires. Cabin Leaders are responsible for campers overnight and must be able to respond to their needs at all hours of the night. Cabin Leaders must be able to verbally communicate and have visual abilities that allow them to deliver programs safely.
Manager, Events & Sponsorship
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses. For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description & Responsibilities
The Ceres Events & Sponsorship team is responsible for planning, organizing and executing the annual Ceres Conference (a signature event), the biennial Investors Summit, anniversary special events and other day/half-day events throughout the year. The team coordinates sponsorship for these events through research, internal/external outreach and follow-up, and by tracking all sponsorship on an organization-wide basis. The Events & Sponsorship team engages with all Ceres program teams on these efforts and works closely with the Development, Operations, and Communications and Marketing teams. The Manager will report to the Director, Events & Sponsorship to manage the Ceres sponsorship program, lead various aspects of the conference program and support other organization-wide events. This job offers an opportunity for a professional, highly organized, detail oriented, self-motivated and energetic individual to engage with staff in all program areas of Ceres, interact with external constituents and assume a supervisory role. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Oversee and manage outreach, timeline and revenue related to sponsorship including but not limited to:
Develop and/or update sponsorship materials
Develop and prioritize a strategic sponsor prospect list for over 150 network members in collaboration with the Ceres relationship managers
Create and propose sponsorship packages that are appropriate and attractive for the company/investor while optimizing revenue and aligning with Ceres mission and work.
Draft and coordinate invitation letters and outreach e-mail messages for sponsors
Coordinate with Company Network, Investor Network, and Policy Network teams on outreach following a pre-determined timeline
Manage all engagement with sponsors including participation in events
Draft and organize follow-up acknowledgements to sponsors post-events such as thank you letters
Conduct post-event surveys/feedback from sponsors
Coordinate with Company Network to secure carbon offset sponsor and follow up post-event
Lead several discrete projects related to content and speakers for the annual conference, such as World Ceres Talks and the Bavaria Award
Manage relationships with hotels and other external vendors and oversee logistics, audio/visual needs, and menu selection for events.
Oversee onsite logistical activities for the Ceres Conference, Investor Summit, and other special events as needed.
Supervise and mentor interns to include hiring, onboarding, training and evaluation duties.
Train and support other team members in managing vendors, staff travel, lodging, vendor exhibits, and supplies
Provide training to other team members to meet the obligations of the team.
Perform administrative duties as needed.
Continue to refine knowledge of Ceres overall work, goals and program objectives.
Qualifications
Five years or more of direct experience planning and managing large scale, complex, multi-day events.
Knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues, a plus.
Self-starter focused on execution, with ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
Ability to make strong connections between sustainability issues and articulate the impacts and implications for corporate and investor audiences.
Demonstrated ability to bring an advocacy perspective to corporate dialogues will be viewed as beneficial.
Demonstrated strong project management, planning skills and attention to detail are required.
Strong speaking and written communication skills for external and internal audiences.
Effective presentation style as well
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Prior experience supervising or training staff, a plus.
Successful record of organizing multiple projects, engaging with senior-level professionals, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work as part of a team and take a collaborative approach to working across the organization.
Planning and prioritization skills with the ability to make adjustments and still deliver projects on deadline and within time and resource budgets.
Interest in being part of a diverse workforce and willingness to support Ceres’ Commitment to Inclusion and Equity
Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above.
Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Dec 26, 2019
Full time
Manager, Events & Sponsorship
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses. For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description & Responsibilities
The Ceres Events & Sponsorship team is responsible for planning, organizing and executing the annual Ceres Conference (a signature event), the biennial Investors Summit, anniversary special events and other day/half-day events throughout the year. The team coordinates sponsorship for these events through research, internal/external outreach and follow-up, and by tracking all sponsorship on an organization-wide basis. The Events & Sponsorship team engages with all Ceres program teams on these efforts and works closely with the Development, Operations, and Communications and Marketing teams. The Manager will report to the Director, Events & Sponsorship to manage the Ceres sponsorship program, lead various aspects of the conference program and support other organization-wide events. This job offers an opportunity for a professional, highly organized, detail oriented, self-motivated and energetic individual to engage with staff in all program areas of Ceres, interact with external constituents and assume a supervisory role. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Oversee and manage outreach, timeline and revenue related to sponsorship including but not limited to:
Develop and/or update sponsorship materials
Develop and prioritize a strategic sponsor prospect list for over 150 network members in collaboration with the Ceres relationship managers
Create and propose sponsorship packages that are appropriate and attractive for the company/investor while optimizing revenue and aligning with Ceres mission and work.
Draft and coordinate invitation letters and outreach e-mail messages for sponsors
Coordinate with Company Network, Investor Network, and Policy Network teams on outreach following a pre-determined timeline
Manage all engagement with sponsors including participation in events
Draft and organize follow-up acknowledgements to sponsors post-events such as thank you letters
Conduct post-event surveys/feedback from sponsors
Coordinate with Company Network to secure carbon offset sponsor and follow up post-event
Lead several discrete projects related to content and speakers for the annual conference, such as World Ceres Talks and the Bavaria Award
Manage relationships with hotels and other external vendors and oversee logistics, audio/visual needs, and menu selection for events.
Oversee onsite logistical activities for the Ceres Conference, Investor Summit, and other special events as needed.
Supervise and mentor interns to include hiring, onboarding, training and evaluation duties.
Train and support other team members in managing vendors, staff travel, lodging, vendor exhibits, and supplies
Provide training to other team members to meet the obligations of the team.
Perform administrative duties as needed.
Continue to refine knowledge of Ceres overall work, goals and program objectives.
Qualifications
Five years or more of direct experience planning and managing large scale, complex, multi-day events.
Knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues, a plus.
Self-starter focused on execution, with ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
Ability to make strong connections between sustainability issues and articulate the impacts and implications for corporate and investor audiences.
Demonstrated ability to bring an advocacy perspective to corporate dialogues will be viewed as beneficial.
Demonstrated strong project management, planning skills and attention to detail are required.
Strong speaking and written communication skills for external and internal audiences.
Effective presentation style as well
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Prior experience supervising or training staff, a plus.
Successful record of organizing multiple projects, engaging with senior-level professionals, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work as part of a team and take a collaborative approach to working across the organization.
Planning and prioritization skills with the ability to make adjustments and still deliver projects on deadline and within time and resource budgets.
Interest in being part of a diverse workforce and willingness to support Ceres’ Commitment to Inclusion and Equity
Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above.
Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Native Plant Trust
Garden in the Woods, Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA, USA
The Marylee Everett Conservation Internship
Native Plant Trust is the nation’s first plant conservation organization and the only one solely focused on New England’s native plants. We save native plants in the wild, grow them for gardens and restorations, and educate others on their value and use. We are based at Garden in the Woods, a renowned native plant botanic garden that attracts visitors from all over the world. From this flagship property in Framingham, Massachusetts, 25 staff and many of our 1,500 trained volunteers work throughout New England each year to monitor and protect rare and endangered plants, collect and preserve seeds to ensure biological diversity, detect and control invasive species, conduct research, and offer a range of educational programs. Native Plant Trust also operates a nursery at Nasami Farm in western Massachusetts and manages six sanctuaries in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont that are open to the public. Native Plant Trust is among the first organizations worldwide to receive Advanced Conservation Practitioner accreditation by London-based Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), which included an endorsement by an International Advisory Council representing six continents. Please visit www.NativePlantTrust.org .
Two of Native Plant Trust’s core initiatives – the New England Plant Conservation Program (NEPCoP) and the Plant Conservation Volunteer (PCV) program – engage professional and community volunteers in rare species monitoring, habitat management, invasive species monitoring and control, reintroduction and augmentation projects, and long-term conservation planning. We work closely with Natural Heritage programs and with conservation organizations in all six New England states.
This internship offers a range of learning opportunities in areas that are integral to these programs, from coordinating with landowners and volunteers to conducting botanical surveys and processing data. The intern will also work with conservation staff to create an education plan and complete an independent project on a topic based on their interests in the field of botany. In addition, the intern will have the opportunity to take Native Plant Trust’s educational programs and courses at no cost.
Description
Native Plant Trust is offering one 13-week internship for the 2020 season. The accepted applicant will have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of the organization’s conservation programs while assisting staff in obtaining landowner permission for rare plant surveys, sending out volunteer assignments, retrieving and processing data, and participating in botanically interesting field trips throughout the region. Additionally, the intern will be involved in seasonal contract work which may include the planning and implementation of habitat restoration and management activities, invasive species initiatives, species monitoring, and floristic surveys. The Everett intern can expect to spend a majority of their time in the office with roughly one or two days per week spent in the field.
Desired Skills
Candidates should be passionate about plant conservation, have some familiarity with the flora of New England and ecological systems, excellent speaking and writing skills, a willingness to call landowners to secure access to their property, and a sense of humor. Experience with survey data and data management is preferred. The intern must respect and maintain the confidentiality of rare species locations. Some long days in difficult situations (hot, buggy, and wet) are required. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license to operate work vehicles. Native Plant Trust is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Details
Internship: 1 full-time, 13-week position
Starting date: Flexible, as early as May 1st, no later than June 1st
Location: Based at Garden in the Woods in Framingham, MA
Hours and compensation: 40 hours/week at $12.57/hour. Conservation interns have the option of renting a room for the duration of the internship, in a newly renovated house steps away from the Garden, for $300/month. This includes all utilities except internet and phone.
Questions
Please contact Micah Jasny, Botanical Coordinator, at (508) 877-7630 ext. 3204 or mjasny@NativePlantTrust.org
To Apply
Submit cover letter, resume, and reference list by email to:
Micah Jasny
Botanical Coordinator
Native Plant Trust
mjasny@NativePlantTrust.org
Application Deadline: 31 January 2020 for current year's internship
Dec 19, 2019
Internship- Paid
The Marylee Everett Conservation Internship
Native Plant Trust is the nation’s first plant conservation organization and the only one solely focused on New England’s native plants. We save native plants in the wild, grow them for gardens and restorations, and educate others on their value and use. We are based at Garden in the Woods, a renowned native plant botanic garden that attracts visitors from all over the world. From this flagship property in Framingham, Massachusetts, 25 staff and many of our 1,500 trained volunteers work throughout New England each year to monitor and protect rare and endangered plants, collect and preserve seeds to ensure biological diversity, detect and control invasive species, conduct research, and offer a range of educational programs. Native Plant Trust also operates a nursery at Nasami Farm in western Massachusetts and manages six sanctuaries in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont that are open to the public. Native Plant Trust is among the first organizations worldwide to receive Advanced Conservation Practitioner accreditation by London-based Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), which included an endorsement by an International Advisory Council representing six continents. Please visit www.NativePlantTrust.org .
Two of Native Plant Trust’s core initiatives – the New England Plant Conservation Program (NEPCoP) and the Plant Conservation Volunteer (PCV) program – engage professional and community volunteers in rare species monitoring, habitat management, invasive species monitoring and control, reintroduction and augmentation projects, and long-term conservation planning. We work closely with Natural Heritage programs and with conservation organizations in all six New England states.
This internship offers a range of learning opportunities in areas that are integral to these programs, from coordinating with landowners and volunteers to conducting botanical surveys and processing data. The intern will also work with conservation staff to create an education plan and complete an independent project on a topic based on their interests in the field of botany. In addition, the intern will have the opportunity to take Native Plant Trust’s educational programs and courses at no cost.
Description
Native Plant Trust is offering one 13-week internship for the 2020 season. The accepted applicant will have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of the organization’s conservation programs while assisting staff in obtaining landowner permission for rare plant surveys, sending out volunteer assignments, retrieving and processing data, and participating in botanically interesting field trips throughout the region. Additionally, the intern will be involved in seasonal contract work which may include the planning and implementation of habitat restoration and management activities, invasive species initiatives, species monitoring, and floristic surveys. The Everett intern can expect to spend a majority of their time in the office with roughly one or two days per week spent in the field.
Desired Skills
Candidates should be passionate about plant conservation, have some familiarity with the flora of New England and ecological systems, excellent speaking and writing skills, a willingness to call landowners to secure access to their property, and a sense of humor. Experience with survey data and data management is preferred. The intern must respect and maintain the confidentiality of rare species locations. Some long days in difficult situations (hot, buggy, and wet) are required. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license to operate work vehicles. Native Plant Trust is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Details
Internship: 1 full-time, 13-week position
Starting date: Flexible, as early as May 1st, no later than June 1st
Location: Based at Garden in the Woods in Framingham, MA
Hours and compensation: 40 hours/week at $12.57/hour. Conservation interns have the option of renting a room for the duration of the internship, in a newly renovated house steps away from the Garden, for $300/month. This includes all utilities except internet and phone.
Questions
Please contact Micah Jasny, Botanical Coordinator, at (508) 877-7630 ext. 3204 or mjasny@NativePlantTrust.org
To Apply
Submit cover letter, resume, and reference list by email to:
Micah Jasny
Botanical Coordinator
Native Plant Trust
mjasny@NativePlantTrust.org
Application Deadline: 31 January 2020 for current year's internship
Native Plant Trust
Garden in the Woods, Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA, USA
The Herbert J. Esther M. Atkinson Conservation Internship
The Lovejoy Conservation Internship
Native Plant Trust is the nation’s first plant conservation organization and the only one solely focused on New England’s native plants. We save native plants in the wild, grow them for gardens and restorations, and educate others on their value and use. We are based at Garden in the Woods, a renowned native plant botanic garden that attracts visitors from all over the world. From this flagship property in Framingham, Massachusetts, 25 staff and many of our 1,500 trained volunteers work throughout New England each year to monitor and protect rare and endangered plants, collect and preserve seeds to ensure biological diversity, detect and control invasive species, conduct research, and offer a range of educational programs. Native Plant Trust also operates a nursery at Nasami Farm in western Massachusetts and manages six sanctuaries in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont that are open to the public. Native Plant Trust is among the first organizations worldwide to receive Advanced Conservation Practitioner accreditation by London-based Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), which included an endorsement by an International Advisory Council representing six continents. Please visit www.NativePlantTrust.org .
Two of Native Plant Trust’s core initiatives – the New England Plant Conservation Program (NEPCoP) and the Plant Conservation Volunteer (PCV) program – engage professional and community volunteers in rare species monitoring, habitat management, invasive species monitoring and control, reintroduction and augmentation projects, and long-term conservation planning. We work closely with Natural Heritage programs and with conservation organizations in all six New England states.
The two internships offer a range of learning opportunities in areas that are integral to these programs, from coordinating with landowners and volunteers to conducting botanical surveys and processing data. Interns also work with conservation staff to create an education plan and complete an independent project on a topic based on their interests in the field of botany. In addition, interns have the opportunity to take Native Plant Trust’s educational programs and courses at no cost.
Description
Native Plant Trust is offering two 25-week internships for the 2020 season. Accepted applicants will have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of the organization’s conservation programs while assisting staff in obtaining landowner permission for rare plant surveys, sending out volunteer assignments, retrieving and processing data, and participating in botanically interesting field trips throughout the region. Additionally, interns are involved in seasonal contract work which may include the planning and implementation of habitat restoration and management activities, invasive species initiatives, species monitoring, and floristic surveys. Interns can expect to spend a majority of their time in the office with roughly one or two days per week spent in the field.
Desired Skills
Candidates should be passionate about plant conservation, have some familiarity with the flora of New England and ecological systems, excellent speaking and writing skills, a willingness to call landowners to secure access to their property, and a sense of humor. Experience with survey data and data management is preferred. Interns must respect and maintain the confidentiality of rare species locations. Some long days in difficult situations (hot, buggy, and wet) are required. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license to operate work vehicles. Native Plant Trust is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Details
Internships: 2 full-time, 25-week positions
Starting date: April 6
Location: Based at Garden in the Woods in Framingham, MA
Hours and Compensation: 40 hours/week at $12.75/hour. Conservation interns have the option of renting a room for the duration of the internship, in a newly renovated house steps away from the Garden, for $300/month. This includes all utilities except internet and phone.
Questions
Please contact Micah Jasny, Botanical Coordinator, at (508) 877-7630 ext. 3204 or mjasny@NativePlantTrust.org
To Apply
Submit cover letter, resume, and reference list by email to:
Micah Jasny
Botanical Coordinator
Native Plant Trust
mjasny@NativePlantTrust.org
Application Deadline: 31 January 2020 for current year's internships.
Dec 19, 2019
Internship- Paid
The Herbert J. Esther M. Atkinson Conservation Internship
The Lovejoy Conservation Internship
Native Plant Trust is the nation’s first plant conservation organization and the only one solely focused on New England’s native plants. We save native plants in the wild, grow them for gardens and restorations, and educate others on their value and use. We are based at Garden in the Woods, a renowned native plant botanic garden that attracts visitors from all over the world. From this flagship property in Framingham, Massachusetts, 25 staff and many of our 1,500 trained volunteers work throughout New England each year to monitor and protect rare and endangered plants, collect and preserve seeds to ensure biological diversity, detect and control invasive species, conduct research, and offer a range of educational programs. Native Plant Trust also operates a nursery at Nasami Farm in western Massachusetts and manages six sanctuaries in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont that are open to the public. Native Plant Trust is among the first organizations worldwide to receive Advanced Conservation Practitioner accreditation by London-based Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), which included an endorsement by an International Advisory Council representing six continents. Please visit www.NativePlantTrust.org .
Two of Native Plant Trust’s core initiatives – the New England Plant Conservation Program (NEPCoP) and the Plant Conservation Volunteer (PCV) program – engage professional and community volunteers in rare species monitoring, habitat management, invasive species monitoring and control, reintroduction and augmentation projects, and long-term conservation planning. We work closely with Natural Heritage programs and with conservation organizations in all six New England states.
The two internships offer a range of learning opportunities in areas that are integral to these programs, from coordinating with landowners and volunteers to conducting botanical surveys and processing data. Interns also work with conservation staff to create an education plan and complete an independent project on a topic based on their interests in the field of botany. In addition, interns have the opportunity to take Native Plant Trust’s educational programs and courses at no cost.
Description
Native Plant Trust is offering two 25-week internships for the 2020 season. Accepted applicants will have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of the organization’s conservation programs while assisting staff in obtaining landowner permission for rare plant surveys, sending out volunteer assignments, retrieving and processing data, and participating in botanically interesting field trips throughout the region. Additionally, interns are involved in seasonal contract work which may include the planning and implementation of habitat restoration and management activities, invasive species initiatives, species monitoring, and floristic surveys. Interns can expect to spend a majority of their time in the office with roughly one or two days per week spent in the field.
Desired Skills
Candidates should be passionate about plant conservation, have some familiarity with the flora of New England and ecological systems, excellent speaking and writing skills, a willingness to call landowners to secure access to their property, and a sense of humor. Experience with survey data and data management is preferred. Interns must respect and maintain the confidentiality of rare species locations. Some long days in difficult situations (hot, buggy, and wet) are required. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license to operate work vehicles. Native Plant Trust is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Details
Internships: 2 full-time, 25-week positions
Starting date: April 6
Location: Based at Garden in the Woods in Framingham, MA
Hours and Compensation: 40 hours/week at $12.75/hour. Conservation interns have the option of renting a room for the duration of the internship, in a newly renovated house steps away from the Garden, for $300/month. This includes all utilities except internet and phone.
Questions
Please contact Micah Jasny, Botanical Coordinator, at (508) 877-7630 ext. 3204 or mjasny@NativePlantTrust.org
To Apply
Submit cover letter, resume, and reference list by email to:
Micah Jasny
Botanical Coordinator
Native Plant Trust
mjasny@NativePlantTrust.org
Application Deadline: 31 January 2020 for current year's internships.
