Puget Sound Clean Air Agency seeks a talented professional with technical and analytical experience in areas related to air quality, emission inventories, transportation, and/or climate models.
The Air Resources Specialis t will work closely with colleagues in the Planning, Analysis, and Forecasting team, with direction from the Technical Analysis Manager to deliver specific objectives of our strategic plan to communicate air quality throughout the region and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) from transportation.
A typical pathway to qualify for this position would be a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s level desirable) in a science or engineering field relevant to climate change and/or air quality, and 5+ years of technical and analytical experience in relevant activities.
Please apply by May 6, 2019 to be considered in the first review of applications. For a complete job announcement and instructions on how to apply, please visit, www.pscleanair.org/jobs
Job Duties Include:
• Work closely with internal and external partners to identify, evaluate, and implement strategies that reduce harmful air pollution and GHG emissions from transportation in our region. • Evaluate and analyze air monitoring data, understand dispersion and other air quality modeling results, and conduct emissions inventories as needed. • Author and edit technical reports that synthesize complex technical information into coherent policy/strategy options for review and use by a broad-based audience. • Communicate technical information clearly to a variety of internal and external audiences. • Build and maintain relationships and partnerships with appropriate counterparts in other agencies, community organizations, and other entities. • Develop ideas and find ways to make air quality more equitable in our region for underrepresented communities. • Develop, implement, and manage project plans that support the Agency’s strategic priorities. • Develop technical tools to communicate air quality concepts, working closely with information technology (IT) colleagues. • Provide technical and/or general assistance to internal and external customers. • Participate in meteorological and air quality forecasting, as needed. • Align and integrate project work with the Agency’s strategic plan to attain Agency goals, objectives and long-term vision.
Required Skills and Abilities Include:
• Experience working independently to research air quality information and apply sound professional judgment to determine reliable sources. • Dedication to teamwork, i.e., works collaboratively with internal and external teams, and assists in the development of solutions to project-related problems and issues. • Successful experience working independently with minimal supervision; self-directed. • Strong project management and organizational skills to initiate and run projects, following the Agency’s project management system. • Proven ability to work successfully under tight deadlines and high quality standards. • Expertise with emission inventories, air quality, transportation, or climate models. • Expertise with technical tools such as GIS, R, Matlab, SPSS, desirable. Intermediate level knowledge of MS Office products. • Desire to explore ways to make air quality more equitable for underrepresented communities. • Demonstrated skill working collaboratively with diverse organizations and individuals, creating and maintaining strong relationships with them, and persuading others to take action. • Demonstrated excellent written, verbal and presentation skills suitable for interaction with internal and external technical and nontechnical colleagues, stakeholders, partners, contractors, and consultants. • Knowledge and understanding of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and how it applies to the Agency’s work.
Apr 17, 2019
Full time
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency seeks a talented professional with technical and analytical experience in areas related to air quality, emission inventories, transportation, and/or climate models.
The Air Resources Specialis t will work closely with colleagues in the Planning, Analysis, and Forecasting team, with direction from the Technical Analysis Manager to deliver specific objectives of our strategic plan to communicate air quality throughout the region and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) from transportation.
A typical pathway to qualify for this position would be a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s level desirable) in a science or engineering field relevant to climate change and/or air quality, and 5+ years of technical and analytical experience in relevant activities.
Please apply by May 6, 2019 to be considered in the first review of applications. For a complete job announcement and instructions on how to apply, please visit, www.pscleanair.org/jobs
Job Duties Include:
• Work closely with internal and external partners to identify, evaluate, and implement strategies that reduce harmful air pollution and GHG emissions from transportation in our region. • Evaluate and analyze air monitoring data, understand dispersion and other air quality modeling results, and conduct emissions inventories as needed. • Author and edit technical reports that synthesize complex technical information into coherent policy/strategy options for review and use by a broad-based audience. • Communicate technical information clearly to a variety of internal and external audiences. • Build and maintain relationships and partnerships with appropriate counterparts in other agencies, community organizations, and other entities. • Develop ideas and find ways to make air quality more equitable in our region for underrepresented communities. • Develop, implement, and manage project plans that support the Agency’s strategic priorities. • Develop technical tools to communicate air quality concepts, working closely with information technology (IT) colleagues. • Provide technical and/or general assistance to internal and external customers. • Participate in meteorological and air quality forecasting, as needed. • Align and integrate project work with the Agency’s strategic plan to attain Agency goals, objectives and long-term vision.
Required Skills and Abilities Include:
• Experience working independently to research air quality information and apply sound professional judgment to determine reliable sources. • Dedication to teamwork, i.e., works collaboratively with internal and external teams, and assists in the development of solutions to project-related problems and issues. • Successful experience working independently with minimal supervision; self-directed. • Strong project management and organizational skills to initiate and run projects, following the Agency’s project management system. • Proven ability to work successfully under tight deadlines and high quality standards. • Expertise with emission inventories, air quality, transportation, or climate models. • Expertise with technical tools such as GIS, R, Matlab, SPSS, desirable. Intermediate level knowledge of MS Office products. • Desire to explore ways to make air quality more equitable for underrepresented communities. • Demonstrated skill working collaboratively with diverse organizations and individuals, creating and maintaining strong relationships with them, and persuading others to take action. • Demonstrated excellent written, verbal and presentation skills suitable for interaction with internal and external technical and nontechnical colleagues, stakeholders, partners, contractors, and consultants. • Knowledge and understanding of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and how it applies to the Agency’s work.
Manager, Deforestation
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’ Food and Capital Markets team works to protect forests from the impacts of agriculture, largely with a focus on influencing the largest food and beverage companies to improve the sustainability of their agricultural sourcing policies and practices. We are seeking a Manager, Deforestation to support key projects and contribute to research and development of thought leadership on land-use change and deforestation impacts of agricultural supply chains. The Manager supports the research and programmatic work of the Food and Capital Markets team and reports to the Director of Food and Capital Markets. This role would serve as the primary technical focal point on deforestation issues, working with investors, companies, and partner organizations to accelerate adoption and implementation of no-deforestation commitments. We seek a solution oriented individual to work in close collaboration with colleagues at Ceres as well as external partners.
This is a full-time position, based in our Boston office. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Support the development and execution of programmatic strategy for Ceres’ commodity-based deforestation work. Develop policy positions, programmatic approaches, and technical messaging
Partner with Development on relationship management activities for specific deforestation grants including directing ongoing collaboration efforts with NGO partners and conducting annual evaluation of programmatic work and support production of progress reports
Manage production, release and distribution of new research and analysis on material risks from land use change and deforestation
Develop media messaging and communications materials, including op-eds, press releases and blogs.
Represent Ceres at conferences, seminars, press conferences and meetings as spokesperson for project or program work
Coordinate with other Ceres program teams (e.g. Investor Network, Company Network, Communications, Development, Operations) as needed to accomplish organizational objectives
Partner with the Director in funder meetings and outreach to potential new funders, with the Ceres Development Team
Assist in the planning of the annual Ceres Conference program and other events
Travel to meetings and events, including international travel, as required
Support special projects of Food and Capital Markets team, as necessary
Qualifications
Graduate degree in environmental studies, environmental science, sustainability, or natural resources required OR bachelor degree plus, 5 years of working directly on international deforestation issues within a company or NGO workplace.
Direct experience working on deforestation and land use change issues preferred. In-depth understanding of climate change and agriculture issues preferred. Technical and scientific competencies, required.
Demonstrate knowledge of supply chain dynamics and corporate sustainable sourcing best practices through academic course work or direct work experience.
Experience in North American context is required, coupled with an understanding of the broader international context for sustainability.
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills for both internal colleagues and external business audiences. Ability to translate complex, technical science into information that can be used effectively by financial decision-makers. Experience writing blogs, is a plus.
Effective facilitation skills with the ability to bring divergent ideas to a productive conclusion.
Sound judgment, experience working with diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Ability to move seamlessly between collaborative, team-driven activities and independent projects.
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, 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.
Apr 17, 2019
Full time
Manager, Deforestation
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’ Food and Capital Markets team works to protect forests from the impacts of agriculture, largely with a focus on influencing the largest food and beverage companies to improve the sustainability of their agricultural sourcing policies and practices. We are seeking a Manager, Deforestation to support key projects and contribute to research and development of thought leadership on land-use change and deforestation impacts of agricultural supply chains. The Manager supports the research and programmatic work of the Food and Capital Markets team and reports to the Director of Food and Capital Markets. This role would serve as the primary technical focal point on deforestation issues, working with investors, companies, and partner organizations to accelerate adoption and implementation of no-deforestation commitments. We seek a solution oriented individual to work in close collaboration with colleagues at Ceres as well as external partners.
This is a full-time position, based in our Boston office. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Support the development and execution of programmatic strategy for Ceres’ commodity-based deforestation work. Develop policy positions, programmatic approaches, and technical messaging
Partner with Development on relationship management activities for specific deforestation grants including directing ongoing collaboration efforts with NGO partners and conducting annual evaluation of programmatic work and support production of progress reports
Manage production, release and distribution of new research and analysis on material risks from land use change and deforestation
Develop media messaging and communications materials, including op-eds, press releases and blogs.
Represent Ceres at conferences, seminars, press conferences and meetings as spokesperson for project or program work
Coordinate with other Ceres program teams (e.g. Investor Network, Company Network, Communications, Development, Operations) as needed to accomplish organizational objectives
Partner with the Director in funder meetings and outreach to potential new funders, with the Ceres Development Team
Assist in the planning of the annual Ceres Conference program and other events
Travel to meetings and events, including international travel, as required
Support special projects of Food and Capital Markets team, as necessary
Qualifications
Graduate degree in environmental studies, environmental science, sustainability, or natural resources required OR bachelor degree plus, 5 years of working directly on international deforestation issues within a company or NGO workplace.
Direct experience working on deforestation and land use change issues preferred. In-depth understanding of climate change and agriculture issues preferred. Technical and scientific competencies, required.
Demonstrate knowledge of supply chain dynamics and corporate sustainable sourcing best practices through academic course work or direct work experience.
Experience in North American context is required, coupled with an understanding of the broader international context for sustainability.
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills for both internal colleagues and external business audiences. Ability to translate complex, technical science into information that can be used effectively by financial decision-makers. Experience writing blogs, is a plus.
Effective facilitation skills with the ability to bring divergent ideas to a productive conclusion.
Sound judgment, experience working with diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Ability to move seamlessly between collaborative, team-driven activities and independent projects.
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, 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.
Earthjustice is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Climate and Energy team in its Northeast office. The Climate and Energy work is at the heart of Earthjustice’s efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and prevent catastrophic climate change. The attorney selected for this position will work closely with other professionals (attorneys, policy analysts, communications experts) to force a shift from dirty to clean energy. The position will be based in our office in New York City. 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 and supporters 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 Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, Tallahassee, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, and Washington, DC.
The Climate and Energy work in the Northeast Office uses litigation and administrative advocacy to end the region’s reliance on fossil fuels and speed the transition to clean, renewable energy for power generation, home heating and cooking, and transportation. Our docket includes involvement in utility ratemaking proceedings in Albany, litigation to prevent construction of additional fossil fuel infrastructure, and other advocacy activities to foster a more rapid change to a zero emission future, especially in New York and New Jersey.
Applicants must be ready and able to develop and lead litigation from day one. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive and successful experience with most aspects of judicial and administrative proceedings—including developing cases, conducting discovery, assisting with expert reports, motion practice, evidentiary hearings, and post-hearing briefing. 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.
Responsibilities :
Manage new and existing cases from start to finish, performing all aspects of litigation, including: drafting pleadings, motions and briefs; conducting discovery; presenting oral arguments; and handling appeals.
Conduct factual investigations and develop legal theories for possible advocacy or litigation advancing the goals of our Climate and Energy work.
Assist in growing the Northeast Office’s work in fostering an equitable pathway to swift cuts to greenhouse gas emissions.
Serve as the office’s principal representative in Public Service Commission proceedings in Albany.
Join other staff in long-term planning, strategy development, goal-setting, and work plan management that advances a collective vision for future Climate and Energy work, generally, and zero-emission advocacy, specifically.
Participate actively in organizational and office efforts to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Supervise the work of Associate Attorneys, Law Clerks, and Litigation Assistants, who are part of the litigation team.
Develop and manage relationships with co-counsel, clients, and coalition partners, including increasing the Northeast Office’s ties to overburdened and marginalized communities.
Work effectively with other departments within Earthjustice, including Communications, Development, and Policy and Legislation.
Qualifications :
Admitted or willing to seek admission to the New York bar.
At least seven years of legal experience, including substantial experience with litigation and administrative proceedings.
Experience in pre-trial and administrative proceedings (e.g., regulatory comments; preparation of fact and expert witnesses; motion practice); evidentiary hearings; and post-trial or post-hearing briefing. Experience in appellate litigation is a plus.
Excellent research, analysis, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to implement collective plans.
Initiative, good judgment, a collegial work style, and a strong work ethic.
A commitment to public interest work and a passion for Earthjustice’s mission.
Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others.
Aware of and sensitive to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
Ability to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
Eager to help the office recruit, hire, develop, and retain a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Ability and willingness to travel for case work, court and regulatory proceedings, and presentations, including spending substantial time, as needed, in Albany, NY to participate in proceedings before the state’s Public Service Commission.
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.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a:
Resume.
One- or two-page cover letter that addresses at least the following subjects: (1) why you are drawn to Earthjustice’s mission and whether there are particular legal, environmental, or justice issues that inspire you; and (2) aspects of your background that demonstrate competence to work with diverse clients and colleagues.
Legal writing sample, preferably from litigation, that is either unedited or lightly edited by someone other than you. Please include a cover sheet explaining the extent of editing.
List of three references.
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
Apr 17, 2019
Full time
Earthjustice is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Climate and Energy team in its Northeast office. The Climate and Energy work is at the heart of Earthjustice’s efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and prevent catastrophic climate change. The attorney selected for this position will work closely with other professionals (attorneys, policy analysts, communications experts) to force a shift from dirty to clean energy. The position will be based in our office in New York City. 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 and supporters 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 Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, Tallahassee, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, and Washington, DC.
The Climate and Energy work in the Northeast Office uses litigation and administrative advocacy to end the region’s reliance on fossil fuels and speed the transition to clean, renewable energy for power generation, home heating and cooking, and transportation. Our docket includes involvement in utility ratemaking proceedings in Albany, litigation to prevent construction of additional fossil fuel infrastructure, and other advocacy activities to foster a more rapid change to a zero emission future, especially in New York and New Jersey.
Applicants must be ready and able to develop and lead litigation from day one. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive and successful experience with most aspects of judicial and administrative proceedings—including developing cases, conducting discovery, assisting with expert reports, motion practice, evidentiary hearings, and post-hearing briefing. 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.
Responsibilities :
Manage new and existing cases from start to finish, performing all aspects of litigation, including: drafting pleadings, motions and briefs; conducting discovery; presenting oral arguments; and handling appeals.
Conduct factual investigations and develop legal theories for possible advocacy or litigation advancing the goals of our Climate and Energy work.
Assist in growing the Northeast Office’s work in fostering an equitable pathway to swift cuts to greenhouse gas emissions.
Serve as the office’s principal representative in Public Service Commission proceedings in Albany.
Join other staff in long-term planning, strategy development, goal-setting, and work plan management that advances a collective vision for future Climate and Energy work, generally, and zero-emission advocacy, specifically.
Participate actively in organizational and office efforts to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Supervise the work of Associate Attorneys, Law Clerks, and Litigation Assistants, who are part of the litigation team.
Develop and manage relationships with co-counsel, clients, and coalition partners, including increasing the Northeast Office’s ties to overburdened and marginalized communities.
Work effectively with other departments within Earthjustice, including Communications, Development, and Policy and Legislation.
Qualifications :
Admitted or willing to seek admission to the New York bar.
At least seven years of legal experience, including substantial experience with litigation and administrative proceedings.
Experience in pre-trial and administrative proceedings (e.g., regulatory comments; preparation of fact and expert witnesses; motion practice); evidentiary hearings; and post-trial or post-hearing briefing. Experience in appellate litigation is a plus.
Excellent research, analysis, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to implement collective plans.
Initiative, good judgment, a collegial work style, and a strong work ethic.
A commitment to public interest work and a passion for Earthjustice’s mission.
Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others.
Aware of and sensitive to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
Ability to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
Eager to help the office recruit, hire, develop, and retain a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Ability and willingness to travel for case work, court and regulatory proceedings, and presentations, including spending substantial time, as needed, in Albany, NY to participate in proceedings before the state’s Public Service Commission.
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.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a:
Resume.
One- or two-page cover letter that addresses at least the following subjects: (1) why you are drawn to Earthjustice’s mission and whether there are particular legal, environmental, or justice issues that inspire you; and (2) aspects of your background that demonstrate competence to work with diverse clients and colleagues.
Legal writing sample, preferably from litigation, that is either unedited or lightly edited by someone other than you. Please include a cover sheet explaining the extent of editing.
List of three references.
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
Overview
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world's leading conservation organizations, seeks a Manager, Renewable Thermal Energy & Climate-Smart Land Use to join WWF's fast moving and influential US corporate climate and renewable energy team. The Manager leads WWF's strategic and technical work under the Renewable Thermal Collaborative. The RTC is a multi-stakeholder platform launched in September 2017 as a joint initiative of WWF, the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) and David Gardiner and Associates. The RTC is the leading coalition for organizations committed to scaling sustainable, renewable heating and cooling at their facilities and dramatically cutting carbon emissions. The manager is also the focal point for the Climate & Energy Team's work to advance accounting standards and scale implementation for corporate scope 3 targets that impact land use, forests and food systems.
Many large buyers (corporations, cities, education institutions, etc.) with large thermal energy loads are increasingly looking to renewable thermal solutions, just as they have been seeking renewable electricity solutions. However, renewable thermal solutions are far less commercially developed for a variety of reasons, including the availability and sustainability of bioenergy feedstocks. The goal of the RTC is to develop and implement sustainable, cost-competitive solutions. Within the RTC, the Manager will lead WWF's work to deepen the RTC coalition's strategy to develop buyer-focused solutions, particularly around biomass and bioenergy. The manager will also collaborate with staff across the WWF organization to drive standards for land-use accounting and target setting and to implement scalable solutions for companies with value chains touching land use, forests and food systems.
Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning for the RTC: Drives the effective development and execution of a joint vision, strategy and work plan for RTC in collaboration with WWF's RTC partners, RTC members and other supporting organizations.
WWF and RTC Thought Leadership: Advances WWF and RTC thought-leadership on the impacts and accounting for biomass, bioenergy and land use on climate change with key audiences through research and writing, media engagement, stakeholder dialogues and discussions with policy makers.
Relationship Management and Recruitment: The Manager leads WWF's role in the RTC partnership, leads WWF's RTC recruitment and manages relationships with member companies and cities.
Fundraising & Budget: In cooperation with the WWFUS Development Team and the Private Sector Engagement Team, the Manager identifies funding opportunities from RTC donors and members, cultivates opportunities, and prepares funding proposals and reports to donors, including joint funding proposals with RTC partners. The manager develops and tracks budgets for WWF's portion of the RTC initiative.
Scope 3 Standard Development and Implementation Solutions: Manages internal processes within WWFUS to advance collaborative work among members of the Climate and Energy team, as well as WWFUS's Food and Forest teams, and WWF Network Climate & Business Hub, on development of accounting standards and scalable implementation solutions to address Scope 3 corporate emissions touching land use, forest and food systems.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must have at least 8 years of relevant work experience, including work on biomass, bioenergy and other renewable thermal technologies; accounting for bioenergy and land use emissions; and process and relationship management involving these issues. A graduate degree in a related field of study may substitute for up to 2 years of experience.
Must have a bachelor's degree, preferably in fields such as environmental studies, forestry, or business. An advanced degree in these areas of study is preferred.
Experience working within or managing multi-stakeholder processes is desired.
Additional Skills/Abilities
Strong technical understanding of bioenergy sustainability issues – understanding of the emissions profile compared to fossil fuels, various accounting methodologies and considerations, issues around land-use accounting, and sustainability issues for bioenergy feedstocks and supply chain.
In-depth knowledge of relevant accounting and sustainability standards for biomass and bioenergy, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and other related voluntary standards, as well as offsets and renewable energy credits.
Knowledge of and connections with groups/companies/organizations that can advance renewable thermal solutions.
Relationships with key players on bioenergy accounting and policy standards.
Experience developing and managing corporate relationships.
Strong coalition building and management skills.
Strong program management skills – plan, execute and follow through.
A problem-solving and positive attitude, including a strong level of emotional intelligence with an understanding of how her/his emotional responses impact others positively and negatively.
Communicates clearly and concisely orally and in writing, including ability to convey complex information simply to corporate, policy and other audiences.
Familiarity with trade-offs between natural gas for heating and cooling and renewable alternatives, including electrification preferred.
Knowledge of a variety of potential solutions for meeting renewable thermal needs, including geothermal, solar thermal, biogas, electrification, etc. preferred.
Please Note:
Preference is for the person in this role to be based out of our DC office, but alternate arrangements can be considered for the right candidate.
We are looking to fill this position asap, so applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received
To Apply:
Please visit our Careers Page , job# 19093, to submit an online application including resume and cover letter
Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone
As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
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PI109305244
Apr 16, 2019
Full time
Overview
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world's leading conservation organizations, seeks a Manager, Renewable Thermal Energy & Climate-Smart Land Use to join WWF's fast moving and influential US corporate climate and renewable energy team. The Manager leads WWF's strategic and technical work under the Renewable Thermal Collaborative. The RTC is a multi-stakeholder platform launched in September 2017 as a joint initiative of WWF, the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) and David Gardiner and Associates. The RTC is the leading coalition for organizations committed to scaling sustainable, renewable heating and cooling at their facilities and dramatically cutting carbon emissions. The manager is also the focal point for the Climate & Energy Team's work to advance accounting standards and scale implementation for corporate scope 3 targets that impact land use, forests and food systems.
Many large buyers (corporations, cities, education institutions, etc.) with large thermal energy loads are increasingly looking to renewable thermal solutions, just as they have been seeking renewable electricity solutions. However, renewable thermal solutions are far less commercially developed for a variety of reasons, including the availability and sustainability of bioenergy feedstocks. The goal of the RTC is to develop and implement sustainable, cost-competitive solutions. Within the RTC, the Manager will lead WWF's work to deepen the RTC coalition's strategy to develop buyer-focused solutions, particularly around biomass and bioenergy. The manager will also collaborate with staff across the WWF organization to drive standards for land-use accounting and target setting and to implement scalable solutions for companies with value chains touching land use, forests and food systems.
Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning for the RTC: Drives the effective development and execution of a joint vision, strategy and work plan for RTC in collaboration with WWF's RTC partners, RTC members and other supporting organizations.
WWF and RTC Thought Leadership: Advances WWF and RTC thought-leadership on the impacts and accounting for biomass, bioenergy and land use on climate change with key audiences through research and writing, media engagement, stakeholder dialogues and discussions with policy makers.
Relationship Management and Recruitment: The Manager leads WWF's role in the RTC partnership, leads WWF's RTC recruitment and manages relationships with member companies and cities.
Fundraising & Budget: In cooperation with the WWFUS Development Team and the Private Sector Engagement Team, the Manager identifies funding opportunities from RTC donors and members, cultivates opportunities, and prepares funding proposals and reports to donors, including joint funding proposals with RTC partners. The manager develops and tracks budgets for WWF's portion of the RTC initiative.
Scope 3 Standard Development and Implementation Solutions: Manages internal processes within WWFUS to advance collaborative work among members of the Climate and Energy team, as well as WWFUS's Food and Forest teams, and WWF Network Climate & Business Hub, on development of accounting standards and scalable implementation solutions to address Scope 3 corporate emissions touching land use, forest and food systems.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must have at least 8 years of relevant work experience, including work on biomass, bioenergy and other renewable thermal technologies; accounting for bioenergy and land use emissions; and process and relationship management involving these issues. A graduate degree in a related field of study may substitute for up to 2 years of experience.
Must have a bachelor's degree, preferably in fields such as environmental studies, forestry, or business. An advanced degree in these areas of study is preferred.
Experience working within or managing multi-stakeholder processes is desired.
Additional Skills/Abilities
Strong technical understanding of bioenergy sustainability issues – understanding of the emissions profile compared to fossil fuels, various accounting methodologies and considerations, issues around land-use accounting, and sustainability issues for bioenergy feedstocks and supply chain.
In-depth knowledge of relevant accounting and sustainability standards for biomass and bioenergy, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and other related voluntary standards, as well as offsets and renewable energy credits.
Knowledge of and connections with groups/companies/organizations that can advance renewable thermal solutions.
Relationships with key players on bioenergy accounting and policy standards.
Experience developing and managing corporate relationships.
Strong coalition building and management skills.
Strong program management skills – plan, execute and follow through.
A problem-solving and positive attitude, including a strong level of emotional intelligence with an understanding of how her/his emotional responses impact others positively and negatively.
Communicates clearly and concisely orally and in writing, including ability to convey complex information simply to corporate, policy and other audiences.
Familiarity with trade-offs between natural gas for heating and cooling and renewable alternatives, including electrification preferred.
Knowledge of a variety of potential solutions for meeting renewable thermal needs, including geothermal, solar thermal, biogas, electrification, etc. preferred.
Please Note:
Preference is for the person in this role to be based out of our DC office, but alternate arrangements can be considered for the right candidate.
We are looking to fill this position asap, so applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received
To Apply:
Please visit our Careers Page , job# 19093, to submit an online application including resume and cover letter
Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone
As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
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PI109305244
Vice President, Networks
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 and Responsibilities
The Vice President, Networks will oversee Ceres Company Network, Investor Network, and Events and Sponsorship teams, in a fast-paced, not-for-profit, organization with a $19+ million budget. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional to build on Ceres’ solid achievements in advancing private sector leadership on a wide range of sustainability issues.
The Vice President, Networks will serve on the five-person Program Management Team to ensure programmatic alignment, coordination and impact across the organization. S/he will supervise a diverse team of senior staff who lead strategy development and staff management of Ceres’ high-profile Company and Investor Networks. S/he will oversee and collaborate with the Company and Investor Network directors in developing and implementing strategies to cultivate and grow the Networks, advance corporate and investor sustainability practices, and engage Network member companies and investors in Ceres’ initiatives and campaigns to advance Ceres’ mission. Position is responsible for developing projects and programs that take advantage of the collective power and impact of Ceres programs and Networks.
This role has cross-organization responsibilities focused on the efficient and effective deployment of Ceres Network members and other key assets, supporting initiative and campaign priorities, participating in regular assessment of existing programs and new opportunities, communicating Ceres impact and success, and managing special projects to grow or enhance Ceres Company and Investor Networks. The VP, Networks will also oversee the Events team to produce Ceres’ signature convenings, the Ceres Conference and Investor Summit. This role is well-suited for someone with strong internal management capabilities but who will also be able to represent Ceres externally in a wide range of settings, particularly as a high-level ambassador to Ceres’ company and investor stakeholders, funders, and donors representing the organization in public and private forums. The Vice President will report to the Chief Program Officer/Executive Vice President.
Primary responsibilities for the Vice President, Networks include, but are not limited to:
Lead overall strategy on building Ceres’ influence and impact with companies and investors through our Networks and Events.
Serve on the cross-organizational Program Management Team, collaboratively engaging with the Chief Program Officer/Executive Vice President and the Vice Presidents of Government Relations, Initiatives and Campaigns, and Innovation and Evaluation, providing expert input and guidance into decisions affecting the development of programmatic strategy.
Develop and implement new revenue streams for the Networks, including multiyear planning for Network growth, new fee structures, and expansion of fee-for-service work.
Partner with ET and PMT colleagues on strategic allocation of resources.
Oversee development of and continually increase the impact of the Ceres Conference and Investor Summit by growing participation of institutional investors, C-Suite company executives and capital market leaders, while ensuring incorporation of innovative approaches to scaling up sustainable solutions.
Design, develop, and implement cross-organizational efforts that integrate Ceres corporate and investor members.
Oversee development and execution of growth projects for the Company or Investor Networks.
Partner with Innovation and Evaluation to assess and propose new revenue models for company and investor engagement.
Supervise and support Program Directors ensuring they are resourced and empowered to lead on staff, program, and budget management to achieve the objectives of their specific teams.
Support senior staff to build diverse teams, to include a mixed composition of race, gender identity, and socio-economic background, to better reflect the populations we are working with and working to positively impact.
Guide and mentor staff in development of strategies to grow and steward Ceres’ Company and Investor Networks
Guide and mentor staff in development of strategy to optimize Ceres’ events, showcasing our impact, staff expertise, and our partners while increasing revenue.
Identify and implement new opportunities to integrate and leverage the work of the Company and Investor Networks.
Partner with the VP of Government Relations to assure coordination between Company Network and Policy Network, also identifying partnership opportunities between the two corporate networks.
Regularly solicit programmatic and issue expertise from senior staff, including the other Vice Presidents and Program Directors, within the organization to support effective decision-making and program development.
Oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of results-driven and integrated cross-program annual work plans.
Work in partnership with the Development and Finance teams to develop and deliver fundraising targets.
Support Development as needed in major donor and foundation cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.
Ensure senior staff are showcased as issue experts and elevate their and Ceres’ public profile, including serving as spokespeople for Ceres’ work.
When needed, engage in high-level external relationships on behalf of Ceres’ Company and Investor Networks to increase Ceres’ influence and support active campaigns.
Other duties as they arise.
Qualifications
Graduate degree, in relevant area, preferred. Bachelor degree required.
15 years of relevant work experience in roles of progressive responsibility. Experience in private sector desired.
Experience as a senior leader and manager in a fast-paced, nonprofit organization. Experience with environmental or sustainability issues desired.
Demonstrated record of supervising senior staff to achieve organizational programmatic and fundraising goals.
Proven track record of results-driven strategic program management is required, including demonstrated success in supervising senior staff to achieve organizational programmatic and fundraising goals.
Demonstrated success in building and managing diverse teams, including gender identity, people of color, and people from various socio-economic backgrounds, and supporting an inclusive work place, where everyone has an opportunity for advancement.
Strong relationship management skills with external partners and funders is necessary for success in this position.
Experienced cultivating effective supervisory relationships (across gender identity, race, ethnicity, and socio-economic background) with direct reports and managing senior level staff and teams.
Proven track record and successful engagement in a public relations or external communications role.
Demonstrated success in both halves of the resource equation—cultivating and closing income prospects, and managing and deploying staff and budgets.
Entrepreneurial attitude.
Ability to both build strong, stable programs and to innovate and take advantage of strategic opportunities.
Broad understanding of how to build effective collaborations across other program areas, departments, and different levels of staff across the organization.
Superior communication skills, both oral and written.
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 this position, please submit a resume and cover letter, 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.
Apr 16, 2019
Full time
Vice President, Networks
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 and Responsibilities
The Vice President, Networks will oversee Ceres Company Network, Investor Network, and Events and Sponsorship teams, in a fast-paced, not-for-profit, organization with a $19+ million budget. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional to build on Ceres’ solid achievements in advancing private sector leadership on a wide range of sustainability issues.
The Vice President, Networks will serve on the five-person Program Management Team to ensure programmatic alignment, coordination and impact across the organization. S/he will supervise a diverse team of senior staff who lead strategy development and staff management of Ceres’ high-profile Company and Investor Networks. S/he will oversee and collaborate with the Company and Investor Network directors in developing and implementing strategies to cultivate and grow the Networks, advance corporate and investor sustainability practices, and engage Network member companies and investors in Ceres’ initiatives and campaigns to advance Ceres’ mission. Position is responsible for developing projects and programs that take advantage of the collective power and impact of Ceres programs and Networks.
This role has cross-organization responsibilities focused on the efficient and effective deployment of Ceres Network members and other key assets, supporting initiative and campaign priorities, participating in regular assessment of existing programs and new opportunities, communicating Ceres impact and success, and managing special projects to grow or enhance Ceres Company and Investor Networks. The VP, Networks will also oversee the Events team to produce Ceres’ signature convenings, the Ceres Conference and Investor Summit. This role is well-suited for someone with strong internal management capabilities but who will also be able to represent Ceres externally in a wide range of settings, particularly as a high-level ambassador to Ceres’ company and investor stakeholders, funders, and donors representing the organization in public and private forums. The Vice President will report to the Chief Program Officer/Executive Vice President.
Primary responsibilities for the Vice President, Networks include, but are not limited to:
Lead overall strategy on building Ceres’ influence and impact with companies and investors through our Networks and Events.
Serve on the cross-organizational Program Management Team, collaboratively engaging with the Chief Program Officer/Executive Vice President and the Vice Presidents of Government Relations, Initiatives and Campaigns, and Innovation and Evaluation, providing expert input and guidance into decisions affecting the development of programmatic strategy.
Develop and implement new revenue streams for the Networks, including multiyear planning for Network growth, new fee structures, and expansion of fee-for-service work.
Partner with ET and PMT colleagues on strategic allocation of resources.
Oversee development of and continually increase the impact of the Ceres Conference and Investor Summit by growing participation of institutional investors, C-Suite company executives and capital market leaders, while ensuring incorporation of innovative approaches to scaling up sustainable solutions.
Design, develop, and implement cross-organizational efforts that integrate Ceres corporate and investor members.
Oversee development and execution of growth projects for the Company or Investor Networks.
Partner with Innovation and Evaluation to assess and propose new revenue models for company and investor engagement.
Supervise and support Program Directors ensuring they are resourced and empowered to lead on staff, program, and budget management to achieve the objectives of their specific teams.
Support senior staff to build diverse teams, to include a mixed composition of race, gender identity, and socio-economic background, to better reflect the populations we are working with and working to positively impact.
Guide and mentor staff in development of strategies to grow and steward Ceres’ Company and Investor Networks
Guide and mentor staff in development of strategy to optimize Ceres’ events, showcasing our impact, staff expertise, and our partners while increasing revenue.
Identify and implement new opportunities to integrate and leverage the work of the Company and Investor Networks.
Partner with the VP of Government Relations to assure coordination between Company Network and Policy Network, also identifying partnership opportunities between the two corporate networks.
Regularly solicit programmatic and issue expertise from senior staff, including the other Vice Presidents and Program Directors, within the organization to support effective decision-making and program development.
Oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of results-driven and integrated cross-program annual work plans.
Work in partnership with the Development and Finance teams to develop and deliver fundraising targets.
Support Development as needed in major donor and foundation cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.
Ensure senior staff are showcased as issue experts and elevate their and Ceres’ public profile, including serving as spokespeople for Ceres’ work.
When needed, engage in high-level external relationships on behalf of Ceres’ Company and Investor Networks to increase Ceres’ influence and support active campaigns.
Other duties as they arise.
Qualifications
Graduate degree, in relevant area, preferred. Bachelor degree required.
15 years of relevant work experience in roles of progressive responsibility. Experience in private sector desired.
Experience as a senior leader and manager in a fast-paced, nonprofit organization. Experience with environmental or sustainability issues desired.
Demonstrated record of supervising senior staff to achieve organizational programmatic and fundraising goals.
Proven track record of results-driven strategic program management is required, including demonstrated success in supervising senior staff to achieve organizational programmatic and fundraising goals.
Demonstrated success in building and managing diverse teams, including gender identity, people of color, and people from various socio-economic backgrounds, and supporting an inclusive work place, where everyone has an opportunity for advancement.
Strong relationship management skills with external partners and funders is necessary for success in this position.
Experienced cultivating effective supervisory relationships (across gender identity, race, ethnicity, and socio-economic background) with direct reports and managing senior level staff and teams.
Proven track record and successful engagement in a public relations or external communications role.
Demonstrated success in both halves of the resource equation—cultivating and closing income prospects, and managing and deploying staff and budgets.
Entrepreneurial attitude.
Ability to both build strong, stable programs and to innovate and take advantage of strategic opportunities.
Broad understanding of how to build effective collaborations across other program areas, departments, and different levels of staff across the organization.
Superior communication skills, both oral and written.
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 this position, please submit a resume and cover letter, 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.
WHO WE ARE The Puget Sound Partnership (PSP) leads the region's collective effort to restore, protect, and sustain Puget Sound. We align the work of our partners around a shared vision and science-driven, prioritized strategies. We ensure smart investments that help to allocate resources efficiently and effectively. By striving to remove financial, regulatory, and resource barriers for our partners, we serve as a catalyst for success in restoring health to Puget Sound. More information on the Partnership is available at our website: www.psp.wa.gov. PSP is a great place to work and has implemented several " Employer of Choice " initiatives, including:
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. PSP fosters an inclusive environment that encourages all employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. We strive to hire, develop, and retain a competent and diverse workforce that is reflective of the public and partners we serve.
We actively engage in climate change by offering free Intercity transit commuting options from Seattle and Olympia. In addition, the Partnership offers a generous Reduced Transportation Commute financial incentive and agency-paid ORCA cards to all employees.
We foster a healthy work/life balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules, and mobile and telework options (depending upon job duties).
We are making exciting steps towards modernizing our workplace by providing motivating and inspiring workspaces at three locations that promote creative thought, innovation, and collaboration among co-workers.
We support an Infant at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding. Eligible employees who are new mothers, fathers, or legal guardians can bring their infant (6 weeks to 6 months) when returning to work (depending upon job duties).
We also offer:
A main office located in the Center for Urban Waters , a LEED Platinum-certified building, on the beautiful Thea Foss Waterway of Commencement Bay in Tacoma, WA. We are within 10 minutes of downtown restaurants, shopping, museums and Farmer's Market. This building offers a lactation and first aid room, fitness room and full kitchen for employees.
A drop-in work location in downtown Olympia at Capitol Court with access to the Farmer's Market, Capitol Lake and the Capitol Campus. This location is located on an Intercity Transit bus line, including the DASH (free) shuttle.
A drop-in work location in the Pioneer Square neighborhood of Seattle with access to restaurants, shopping, bus service and a train station.
Duties Some of what you will enjoy doing will include: Local Action Agenda Implementation:
Support local participation and engagement in Action Agenda development and implementation
Work with the Local Integrating Organizations (LIOs) in the assigned Action Areas. These LIOs are composed of representatives of local governments, tribes, salmon recovery lead entities, private sector entities, watershed planning units, watershed councils, shellfish protection areas, regional fishery enhancement groups, marine resource committees, nearshore groups, non-governmental organizations, conservation districts, and community groups
Maintain contact, as needed, with the LIO leads and key partners in assigned geographies to identify needs and opportunities in line with the Action Agenda
Support development of LIO prioritization processes and decision-making
As needed, support reporting requirements for LIO sub-agreements managed by the Partnership's Ecosystem Recovery Team, including quarterly reports to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on LIO development and progress
Regional Initiatives and General Engagement:
Work as part of the Ecosystem Recovery team
The roles and responsibilities for the regional topics for this position will be "social approaches" and climate change
"Social approaches" is a term the Partnership assigns to the many ways to change human understanding, attitudes, and behaviors. Social approaches can be projects or programs for Puget Sound recovery that include: behavior change approaches, social marketing techniques, formal and informal education, technical assistance, incentives, and public outreach, among others
Climate change tasks will include: integrating consideration of climate change in the Puget Sound Action Agenda priority setting, developing guidance and resources to assist in integrating climate change considerations into Implementation Strategies, and providing leadership, coordination and support for the Puget Sound Climate Advisory Team
Inform watersheds and local communities about the Puget Sound Partnership and Action Agenda requirements for management and reporting and support watersheds and local communities to deliver established requirements
Manage contracts and sub-agreements, including tracking progress, approving invoices, and negotiating new scopes of work
Help connect watershed groups and local communities to technical resources to support Action Agenda implementation
Support initiating and completing priority actions to implement the Action Agenda at the local and regional scale
Qualifications Success in this position requires that one be a team player, defined as possessing initiative and a driving passion for the work, bringing humility to their job and interactions with others, and having excellent people skills. Leadership is expected of everyone in the organization, and is defined as follows: We are committed to achieving our mission of accelerating and advancing the recovery of Puget Sound. To ensure our success, we are equally committed to running our agency in a high-performance manner that focuses on high-quality products and processes and a collaborative approach. We achieve high performance by:
Valuing one another, our diversity, and our contribution to the agency and the mission.
Embracing shared leadership, and empowering all staff, as critical thinkers, to make timely evidence-based decisions in a collaborative manner.
Promoting learning--and implementing what we learn--by using the adaptive management cycle for both programs and internal operations. Optimizing our human and financial resources
Required Education, Experience, Knowledge and Familiarity: Bachelor's degree in natural resource management or related field and two (2) years of professional experience.
Experience working on climate change issues in the context of natural resource planning.
Experience with environmental education and outreach and other methods for public engagement and building awareness.
Experience with/Knowledge of community based social marketing as a method for achieving behavioral change.
Knowledge of ecosystem based management
Knowledge of environmental justice.
Knowledge of ecology and population biology of salmonids
Knowledge of contract management, monitoring, and tracking progress
Knowledge of adaptive management and natural resource planning
Familiarity with federal, state, and regional funding programs and annual/biennial funding cycles
Familiarity with Endangered Species Act recovery planning
Familiarity with institutions governing and implementing key habitat, harvest, and hatchery management programs
Familiarity with state legislative process
Required Competencies:
Communicates Effectively – Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. Attentively listens to others. Articulates messages in a way that is broadly understandable. Adjusts communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders
Manages Complexity – Asks the right questions to accurately analyze situations. Acquires data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems. Evaluates pros and cons, risks and benefits of different solution options. Looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers
Collaborates – Models collaboration across the organization. Facilitates an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders. Promotes high visibility of shared contributions to goals
Plans & Aligns – Focuses on highest priorities and sets aside less critical tasks. Breaks down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions. Stages activities with relevant milestones and schedules. Anticipates and adjusts effective contingency plans
Strategic Mindset – Anticipates future trends and implications accurately. Readily poses future scenarios. Articulates credible pictures and visions of possibilities that will create sustainable value
Ensures Accountability – Follows through on commitments and makes sure others do the same. Acts with a clear sense of ownership. Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and challenges. Provides balanced feedback at the most critical times
Preferred/Desired Experience, Knowledge, and Familiarity:
Experience in Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation or natural resource monitoring
Experience in conflict resolution/mediation between parties over natural resource issues
Experience working with local jurisdictions and tribes
Knowledge of collective impact and the role of a backbone organization.
Knowledge of the Puget Sound Action Agenda
Knowledge of the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Plan
General understanding of climate science and key players in the Puget Sound region
Familiarity with water pollution prevention
Familiarity with shellfish ecology
Preferred/Desired Competencies.
Manages Ambiguity – Deals comfortably with the uncertainty of change. Effectively handles risk. Can decide and act without the total picture. Is calm and productive, even when things are up in the air. Deals constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes
Manages Conflict – Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities. Asks questions and listens closely to all issues presented by stakeholders. Facilitates breakthroughs by integrating diverse views and finding common ground or acceptable alternatives
Resourcefulness – Gets the most out of limited resources. Adapts quickly to changing resource requirements. Applies knowledge of internal structures, processes, and culture to resourcing efforts
WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK AT PSP With or without an accommodation, I am willing and able to:
Work indoors, at a desk/workstation the majority of a work day, in an office environment.
Work in a tobacco-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free environment.
Work a 40 hour work week. A flexible work schedule may be considered upon request and supervisory approval, after an initial review period.
Occasionally work in excess of 40 hours per week and/or to adjust normally scheduled hours, which may include evening and weekends, to meet program needs and critical deadlines.
Occasionally travel throughout the state and nationwide which may include overnight stays, as required, while performing the duties of this position.
Work in a fast-paced/stressful environment with multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
Maintain confidentiality regarding information accessed or discussed while performing the duties of the position.
Interact and work with customers (some of whom may be frustrated or distressed) in a positive, friendly, and supportive manner that meets the needs and standards of the office and the agency.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Apr 19, 2019
Full time
WHO WE ARE The Puget Sound Partnership (PSP) leads the region's collective effort to restore, protect, and sustain Puget Sound. We align the work of our partners around a shared vision and science-driven, prioritized strategies. We ensure smart investments that help to allocate resources efficiently and effectively. By striving to remove financial, regulatory, and resource barriers for our partners, we serve as a catalyst for success in restoring health to Puget Sound. More information on the Partnership is available at our website: www.psp.wa.gov. PSP is a great place to work and has implemented several " Employer of Choice " initiatives, including:
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. PSP fosters an inclusive environment that encourages all employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. We strive to hire, develop, and retain a competent and diverse workforce that is reflective of the public and partners we serve.
We actively engage in climate change by offering free Intercity transit commuting options from Seattle and Olympia. In addition, the Partnership offers a generous Reduced Transportation Commute financial incentive and agency-paid ORCA cards to all employees.
We foster a healthy work/life balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules, and mobile and telework options (depending upon job duties).
We are making exciting steps towards modernizing our workplace by providing motivating and inspiring workspaces at three locations that promote creative thought, innovation, and collaboration among co-workers.
We support an Infant at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding. Eligible employees who are new mothers, fathers, or legal guardians can bring their infant (6 weeks to 6 months) when returning to work (depending upon job duties).
We also offer:
A main office located in the Center for Urban Waters , a LEED Platinum-certified building, on the beautiful Thea Foss Waterway of Commencement Bay in Tacoma, WA. We are within 10 minutes of downtown restaurants, shopping, museums and Farmer's Market. This building offers a lactation and first aid room, fitness room and full kitchen for employees.
A drop-in work location in downtown Olympia at Capitol Court with access to the Farmer's Market, Capitol Lake and the Capitol Campus. This location is located on an Intercity Transit bus line, including the DASH (free) shuttle.
A drop-in work location in the Pioneer Square neighborhood of Seattle with access to restaurants, shopping, bus service and a train station.
Duties Some of what you will enjoy doing will include: Local Action Agenda Implementation:
Support local participation and engagement in Action Agenda development and implementation
Work with the Local Integrating Organizations (LIOs) in the assigned Action Areas. These LIOs are composed of representatives of local governments, tribes, salmon recovery lead entities, private sector entities, watershed planning units, watershed councils, shellfish protection areas, regional fishery enhancement groups, marine resource committees, nearshore groups, non-governmental organizations, conservation districts, and community groups
Maintain contact, as needed, with the LIO leads and key partners in assigned geographies to identify needs and opportunities in line with the Action Agenda
Support development of LIO prioritization processes and decision-making
As needed, support reporting requirements for LIO sub-agreements managed by the Partnership's Ecosystem Recovery Team, including quarterly reports to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on LIO development and progress
Regional Initiatives and General Engagement:
Work as part of the Ecosystem Recovery team
The roles and responsibilities for the regional topics for this position will be "social approaches" and climate change
"Social approaches" is a term the Partnership assigns to the many ways to change human understanding, attitudes, and behaviors. Social approaches can be projects or programs for Puget Sound recovery that include: behavior change approaches, social marketing techniques, formal and informal education, technical assistance, incentives, and public outreach, among others
Climate change tasks will include: integrating consideration of climate change in the Puget Sound Action Agenda priority setting, developing guidance and resources to assist in integrating climate change considerations into Implementation Strategies, and providing leadership, coordination and support for the Puget Sound Climate Advisory Team
Inform watersheds and local communities about the Puget Sound Partnership and Action Agenda requirements for management and reporting and support watersheds and local communities to deliver established requirements
Manage contracts and sub-agreements, including tracking progress, approving invoices, and negotiating new scopes of work
Help connect watershed groups and local communities to technical resources to support Action Agenda implementation
Support initiating and completing priority actions to implement the Action Agenda at the local and regional scale
Qualifications Success in this position requires that one be a team player, defined as possessing initiative and a driving passion for the work, bringing humility to their job and interactions with others, and having excellent people skills. Leadership is expected of everyone in the organization, and is defined as follows: We are committed to achieving our mission of accelerating and advancing the recovery of Puget Sound. To ensure our success, we are equally committed to running our agency in a high-performance manner that focuses on high-quality products and processes and a collaborative approach. We achieve high performance by:
Valuing one another, our diversity, and our contribution to the agency and the mission.
Embracing shared leadership, and empowering all staff, as critical thinkers, to make timely evidence-based decisions in a collaborative manner.
Promoting learning--and implementing what we learn--by using the adaptive management cycle for both programs and internal operations. Optimizing our human and financial resources
Required Education, Experience, Knowledge and Familiarity: Bachelor's degree in natural resource management or related field and two (2) years of professional experience.
Experience working on climate change issues in the context of natural resource planning.
Experience with environmental education and outreach and other methods for public engagement and building awareness.
Experience with/Knowledge of community based social marketing as a method for achieving behavioral change.
Knowledge of ecosystem based management
Knowledge of environmental justice.
Knowledge of ecology and population biology of salmonids
Knowledge of contract management, monitoring, and tracking progress
Knowledge of adaptive management and natural resource planning
Familiarity with federal, state, and regional funding programs and annual/biennial funding cycles
Familiarity with Endangered Species Act recovery planning
Familiarity with institutions governing and implementing key habitat, harvest, and hatchery management programs
Familiarity with state legislative process
Required Competencies:
Communicates Effectively – Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. Attentively listens to others. Articulates messages in a way that is broadly understandable. Adjusts communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders
Manages Complexity – Asks the right questions to accurately analyze situations. Acquires data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems. Evaluates pros and cons, risks and benefits of different solution options. Looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers
Collaborates – Models collaboration across the organization. Facilitates an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders. Promotes high visibility of shared contributions to goals
Plans & Aligns – Focuses on highest priorities and sets aside less critical tasks. Breaks down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions. Stages activities with relevant milestones and schedules. Anticipates and adjusts effective contingency plans
Strategic Mindset – Anticipates future trends and implications accurately. Readily poses future scenarios. Articulates credible pictures and visions of possibilities that will create sustainable value
Ensures Accountability – Follows through on commitments and makes sure others do the same. Acts with a clear sense of ownership. Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and challenges. Provides balanced feedback at the most critical times
Preferred/Desired Experience, Knowledge, and Familiarity:
Experience in Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation or natural resource monitoring
Experience in conflict resolution/mediation between parties over natural resource issues
Experience working with local jurisdictions and tribes
Knowledge of collective impact and the role of a backbone organization.
Knowledge of the Puget Sound Action Agenda
Knowledge of the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Plan
General understanding of climate science and key players in the Puget Sound region
Familiarity with water pollution prevention
Familiarity with shellfish ecology
Preferred/Desired Competencies.
Manages Ambiguity – Deals comfortably with the uncertainty of change. Effectively handles risk. Can decide and act without the total picture. Is calm and productive, even when things are up in the air. Deals constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes
Manages Conflict – Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities. Asks questions and listens closely to all issues presented by stakeholders. Facilitates breakthroughs by integrating diverse views and finding common ground or acceptable alternatives
Resourcefulness – Gets the most out of limited resources. Adapts quickly to changing resource requirements. Applies knowledge of internal structures, processes, and culture to resourcing efforts
WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK AT PSP With or without an accommodation, I am willing and able to:
Work indoors, at a desk/workstation the majority of a work day, in an office environment.
Work in a tobacco-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free environment.
Work a 40 hour work week. A flexible work schedule may be considered upon request and supervisory approval, after an initial review period.
Occasionally work in excess of 40 hours per week and/or to adjust normally scheduled hours, which may include evening and weekends, to meet program needs and critical deadlines.
Occasionally travel throughout the state and nationwide which may include overnight stays, as required, while performing the duties of this position.
Work in a fast-paced/stressful environment with multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
Maintain confidentiality regarding information accessed or discussed while performing the duties of the position.
Interact and work with customers (some of whom may be frustrated or distressed) in a positive, friendly, and supportive manner that meets the needs and standards of the office and the agency.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Business for Social Responsibility
New York, NY, USA
Position Overview
The Manager, Infrastructure and Climate Change, will be a key team member driving forward BSR’s infrastructure and climate change work, which includes advisory services work with companies, thought leadership and research, collaborative initiatives, and overall practice management.
On infrastructure, BSR works broadly with a variety of companies in the energy, extractives, industrials, utilities, transportation, and logistics industries. The Manager will be expected to work across all infrastructure industries to lead on business development activities, project execution, and membership services, primarily in the U.S. but also globally when needed. More specific focuses of the position will depend on the successful candidate’s particular infrastructure expertise.
On climate change, BSR works with our member companies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience to unavoidable climate impacts, advancing the goals of the Paris Agreement. The Manager will work closely with BSR’s global climate team to build, align, and execute our portfolio of work. More specific focuses of the position will depend on the successful candidate’s particular climate expertise.
This position is full-time, based in either San Francisco (preferred) or New York, and reports to both the Managing Director, Infrastructure and Finance, and the Director, Climate Change. BSR will not consider candidates who will not be based in one of these two cities and would like to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Member Services : The Manager will work with BSR members on an individual and collective basis to ensure the membership value proposition is met. This requires close cooperation with other BSR departments, areas of expertise, and regions around the world. Typical member services activities include quarterly and annual member meetings, short-answer research, and on-demand advisory support.
Project Implementation : The Manager will play a key role in BSR’s delivery of consulting services, collaborative initiatives, and applied research on infrastructure and climate change. The successful candidate will design and manage infrastructure and climate projects for individual companies, and manage complex grant-funded projects with multiple workstreams. In addition, the Manager will align and operationalize synergies between infrastructure and climate streams of work.
Thought Leadership and External Representation : The Manager will keep up with the latest developments on private sector sustainable infrastructure and climate action, identify leading topics, and contribute to BSR’s published thought leadership in the area. He or she will represent the infrastructure and climate practice to external audiences, including at BSR Conference .
Business Development : The Manager will pursue business development opportunities in collaboration with BSR’s industry and area of expertise directors. He or she will also contribute to the recruitment of member companies to BSR and to our climate-related collaborative initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, law, public affairs, or other relevant discipline required. Master’s preferred.
7-10 years of relevant professional experience from a top-tier consulting firm, NGO working with business, or within the private sector, e.g. a CSR/sustainability department, corporate affairs, or business development.
Significant infrastructure experience (at least 3 years) required. Demonstrated expertise in the infrastructure industries and the range of material issues to corporations in these industries. It is likely that the successful candidate will not be an expert in all infrastructure industries (defined by BSR as energy, extractives, industrials, utilities, transportation, and logistics industries), but would be expected to have deep expertise in at least one, and preferably more than one.
Significant climate experience (at least 3 years) required. Demonstrated expertise on how the private sector addresses climate change, as well as on the landscape of other climate stakeholders.
Specialist climate expertise on corporate procurement of renewable energy, transportation fuels, and/or climate risk assessment and management, is a plus.
Outstanding project management skills required, including the demonstrated ability to manage long-term consulting projects, to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines, and to deliver for clients and funders.
Leadership and management skills, including the ability to mentor other team members.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
Willingness to undertake business travel (up to 20% of time).
Language skills: Fluent in English, with an additional language from a region in which BSR is based a plus.
Capacity to work and thrive in a growing, fast-paced entrepreneurial organization with a collaborative environment.
Collaborative mindset and the intellectual agility to work with companies across various industries, and with colleagues who are expert on other sustainability issues.
High ethical standards and commitment to BSR core values of Leadership, Respect and Integrity.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
Diversity
As part of our dedication to diversity, BSR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals seeking employment at BSR are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category.
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Apr 19, 2019
Full time
Position Overview
The Manager, Infrastructure and Climate Change, will be a key team member driving forward BSR’s infrastructure and climate change work, which includes advisory services work with companies, thought leadership and research, collaborative initiatives, and overall practice management.
On infrastructure, BSR works broadly with a variety of companies in the energy, extractives, industrials, utilities, transportation, and logistics industries. The Manager will be expected to work across all infrastructure industries to lead on business development activities, project execution, and membership services, primarily in the U.S. but also globally when needed. More specific focuses of the position will depend on the successful candidate’s particular infrastructure expertise.
On climate change, BSR works with our member companies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience to unavoidable climate impacts, advancing the goals of the Paris Agreement. The Manager will work closely with BSR’s global climate team to build, align, and execute our portfolio of work. More specific focuses of the position will depend on the successful candidate’s particular climate expertise.
This position is full-time, based in either San Francisco (preferred) or New York, and reports to both the Managing Director, Infrastructure and Finance, and the Director, Climate Change. BSR will not consider candidates who will not be based in one of these two cities and would like to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Member Services : The Manager will work with BSR members on an individual and collective basis to ensure the membership value proposition is met. This requires close cooperation with other BSR departments, areas of expertise, and regions around the world. Typical member services activities include quarterly and annual member meetings, short-answer research, and on-demand advisory support.
Project Implementation : The Manager will play a key role in BSR’s delivery of consulting services, collaborative initiatives, and applied research on infrastructure and climate change. The successful candidate will design and manage infrastructure and climate projects for individual companies, and manage complex grant-funded projects with multiple workstreams. In addition, the Manager will align and operationalize synergies between infrastructure and climate streams of work.
Thought Leadership and External Representation : The Manager will keep up with the latest developments on private sector sustainable infrastructure and climate action, identify leading topics, and contribute to BSR’s published thought leadership in the area. He or she will represent the infrastructure and climate practice to external audiences, including at BSR Conference .
Business Development : The Manager will pursue business development opportunities in collaboration with BSR’s industry and area of expertise directors. He or she will also contribute to the recruitment of member companies to BSR and to our climate-related collaborative initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, law, public affairs, or other relevant discipline required. Master’s preferred.
7-10 years of relevant professional experience from a top-tier consulting firm, NGO working with business, or within the private sector, e.g. a CSR/sustainability department, corporate affairs, or business development.
Significant infrastructure experience (at least 3 years) required. Demonstrated expertise in the infrastructure industries and the range of material issues to corporations in these industries. It is likely that the successful candidate will not be an expert in all infrastructure industries (defined by BSR as energy, extractives, industrials, utilities, transportation, and logistics industries), but would be expected to have deep expertise in at least one, and preferably more than one.
Significant climate experience (at least 3 years) required. Demonstrated expertise on how the private sector addresses climate change, as well as on the landscape of other climate stakeholders.
Specialist climate expertise on corporate procurement of renewable energy, transportation fuels, and/or climate risk assessment and management, is a plus.
Outstanding project management skills required, including the demonstrated ability to manage long-term consulting projects, to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines, and to deliver for clients and funders.
Leadership and management skills, including the ability to mentor other team members.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
Willingness to undertake business travel (up to 20% of time).
Language skills: Fluent in English, with an additional language from a region in which BSR is based a plus.
Capacity to work and thrive in a growing, fast-paced entrepreneurial organization with a collaborative environment.
Collaborative mindset and the intellectual agility to work with companies across various industries, and with colleagues who are expert on other sustainability issues.
High ethical standards and commitment to BSR core values of Leadership, Respect and Integrity.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
Diversity
As part of our dedication to diversity, BSR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals seeking employment at BSR are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category.
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Essential Responsibilities & Duties
Conduct studies to assess potential impacts of climate change and sea level rise on vulnerable infrastructure in a variety of coastal, natural and urban environments.
Lead adaptation planning and development of strategies to enhance resilience by actively engaging with agencies and communities in planning forums and public meetings.
Work with local and regional agencies to integrate adaptation strategies into existing planning processes including general plans, local coastal plans, capital infrastructure plans and environmental plans.
Prepare a variety of technical documents including client reports, agency plans, funding proposals and peer-reviewed publications.
Manage projects located throughout the West Coast, including technical leadership and oversight, risk management, safety and mentoring.
Travel to client/prospect/teaming partner/remote offices/headquarters required, including overnight travel.
Minimum Qualifications
M.S. or Ph.D. in engineering, earth sciences, or similar environmental science field
Knowledge and expertise in climate, coastal and environmental issues in the western states.
Expertise in preparation of long-range plans and associated environmental documents and permitting.
10+ years of professional resiliency planning experience.
Advanced oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within project team.
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Apr 19, 2019
Intermittent - On Call
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
Conduct studies to assess potential impacts of climate change and sea level rise on vulnerable infrastructure in a variety of coastal, natural and urban environments.
Lead adaptation planning and development of strategies to enhance resilience by actively engaging with agencies and communities in planning forums and public meetings.
Work with local and regional agencies to integrate adaptation strategies into existing planning processes including general plans, local coastal plans, capital infrastructure plans and environmental plans.
Prepare a variety of technical documents including client reports, agency plans, funding proposals and peer-reviewed publications.
Manage projects located throughout the West Coast, including technical leadership and oversight, risk management, safety and mentoring.
Travel to client/prospect/teaming partner/remote offices/headquarters required, including overnight travel.
Minimum Qualifications
M.S. or Ph.D. in engineering, earth sciences, or similar environmental science field
Knowledge and expertise in climate, coastal and environmental issues in the western states.
Expertise in preparation of long-range plans and associated environmental documents and permitting.
10+ years of professional resiliency planning experience.
Advanced oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within project team.
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Washington, DC; San Francisco, CA; Oakland, CA
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Greenpeace believes that climate change is the most urgent problem facing our planet right now, and the window for meaningful action is closing fast. Corporations and governments lack ambition, and in many cases are actively obstructing climate solutions.
Greenpeace is hiring a Climate Campaigner to work with supporters across the country and with allies to pressure our political institutions and some of our leading companies to take action on climate before it’s too late. The Climate Campaigner will work with our experts in communications, research, and digital to craft campaigns and interventions that change the conversation on climate and spur action at the highest levels of government and corporations to secure a just, green and peaceful future for all.
The Climate Campaigner will use their creative communications, campaigning and digital organizing skills to inform and engage Greenpeace supporters on issues of climate, and working in coalition with allies in the environmental, labor, civil rights and other movement sectors to advance our shared campaign goals. This is a full time, exempt, benefits eligible position reporting to the Climate Director based in Washington, DC.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify campaign opportunities in the external world and develop and deliver campaign strategies and interventions that move GPUS closer to our agreed campaign objectives
Creatively communicate climate issues, opportunities and interventions, esp through Greenpeace social media channels and via other platforms to reach, inspire and engage our supporters and allies
Represent Greenpeace US among external partners and in the media, and working within coalition spaces to further campaign and organizational goals
Work with GP grassroots, online and engagement staff to identify and act on strategic opportunities to mobilize GP’s network of supporters and activists
Contribute and cultivate issue expertise on climate issues within teams
Line manage individuals and coordinate teams as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
At least three (3) years of experience in developing and delivering campaigns.
Campaign strategy skills, including experiencing of setting campaign objectives, develop a critical pathway/campaign strategy to achieve these, and selecting an effective series of interventions that strengthens our supporter base and meets the campaign objectives.
Organizational skills, including experience with running fast paced, creative, engaging activist projects and campaigns project administration.
Proven understanding of and ability with social media practices, principles and implementation.
Clear understanding of the relationship between digital engagement and campaigning and advocacy and basic implementation skills, including experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools such as EveryAction, ActionKit, or a similar membership platform (Or if this experience is not deep, eagerness to build these skills)
Strong presentation skills, written and oral; comfort speaking to the public, Greenpeace supporters, allies and the media
Commitment to nonviolence as a means of effecting change.
Proven track record of reaching and inspiring people online to take action both online & offline
Experience working in coalitions, including cross-cultural, cross-movement sector coalitions
Experience in all phases of developing and running a project, from conception to completion
General knowledge of climate-related topics desired but not essential if eager to dive in and learn.
If you want to save the world from climate change and believe in environmental justice, please submit an application on our careers page. Applications will be review on a rolling basis and will conclude once we have found the best candidate. Greenpeace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes. We strongly encourage applications from marginalized communities. If you require assistance applying to this opportunity, please contact us.
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Apr 19, 2019
Full time
Washington, DC; San Francisco, CA; Oakland, CA
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Greenpeace believes that climate change is the most urgent problem facing our planet right now, and the window for meaningful action is closing fast. Corporations and governments lack ambition, and in many cases are actively obstructing climate solutions.
Greenpeace is hiring a Climate Campaigner to work with supporters across the country and with allies to pressure our political institutions and some of our leading companies to take action on climate before it’s too late. The Climate Campaigner will work with our experts in communications, research, and digital to craft campaigns and interventions that change the conversation on climate and spur action at the highest levels of government and corporations to secure a just, green and peaceful future for all.
The Climate Campaigner will use their creative communications, campaigning and digital organizing skills to inform and engage Greenpeace supporters on issues of climate, and working in coalition with allies in the environmental, labor, civil rights and other movement sectors to advance our shared campaign goals. This is a full time, exempt, benefits eligible position reporting to the Climate Director based in Washington, DC.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify campaign opportunities in the external world and develop and deliver campaign strategies and interventions that move GPUS closer to our agreed campaign objectives
Creatively communicate climate issues, opportunities and interventions, esp through Greenpeace social media channels and via other platforms to reach, inspire and engage our supporters and allies
Represent Greenpeace US among external partners and in the media, and working within coalition spaces to further campaign and organizational goals
Work with GP grassroots, online and engagement staff to identify and act on strategic opportunities to mobilize GP’s network of supporters and activists
Contribute and cultivate issue expertise on climate issues within teams
Line manage individuals and coordinate teams as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
At least three (3) years of experience in developing and delivering campaigns.
Campaign strategy skills, including experiencing of setting campaign objectives, develop a critical pathway/campaign strategy to achieve these, and selecting an effective series of interventions that strengthens our supporter base and meets the campaign objectives.
Organizational skills, including experience with running fast paced, creative, engaging activist projects and campaigns project administration.
Proven understanding of and ability with social media practices, principles and implementation.
Clear understanding of the relationship between digital engagement and campaigning and advocacy and basic implementation skills, including experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools such as EveryAction, ActionKit, or a similar membership platform (Or if this experience is not deep, eagerness to build these skills)
Strong presentation skills, written and oral; comfort speaking to the public, Greenpeace supporters, allies and the media
Commitment to nonviolence as a means of effecting change.
Proven track record of reaching and inspiring people online to take action both online & offline
Experience working in coalitions, including cross-cultural, cross-movement sector coalitions
Experience in all phases of developing and running a project, from conception to completion
General knowledge of climate-related topics desired but not essential if eager to dive in and learn.
If you want to save the world from climate change and believe in environmental justice, please submit an application on our careers page. Applications will be review on a rolling basis and will conclude once we have found the best candidate. Greenpeace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes. We strongly encourage applications from marginalized communities. If you require assistance applying to this opportunity, please contact us.
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Oakland, Washington, DC
Greenpeace is a global, independent campaigning organization that uses peaceful protest and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. For over fifty years, Greenpeace has fought to save the planet from the threat of global warming, destruction of ancient forests, deterioration of our oceans, and the threat of a nuclear disaster loom large. As an independent organization, Greenpeace does not accept funds from any corporations or government entities. Greenpeace is headquartered in the Netherlands, with offices all around the world in over fifty countries.
Greenpeace USA (GPUS) is hiring two (2) Action Team Warehouse Fellowships to work with the Action team to operate and maintain equipment in our warehouses located in Landover, MD and Oakland, CA. The warehouses also serve as the base of operations for our activist training program and function as community centers for the larger environmental and social justice movement. At a base level, this position helps ensure that each warehouse is a clean, fully functional, safe, and engaging space.
This role will:
Provide regular cleaning, maintenance of expensive and complex equipment.
Provide office support and work with volunteers, vendors, and contractors
Provide logistical support for the Action Team.
Minimum requirements include:
Having basic knowledge of or at least a strong interest in boating, trailering, climbing, USPS and out-of-the-ordinary shipping,
Artistic and handy with at least a basic familiarity with tools and building.
Must be able to work with, support, and help create a safe and constructive space for people of all different cultures, backgrounds, and preferences.
Driver’s license and at least 21 years of age
Additional qualifications include, but are not limited to:
Proven ability to work both independently and in close coordination with a team.
Managing multiple and changing priorities effectively
Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and integrity
Basic digital skills
If you want to save the world from climate change and believe in environmental justice, please submit an application on our careers page . Applications will be review on a rolling basis and will conclude once we have found the best candidate.
Greenpeace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes. We strongly encourage applications from marginalized communities. If you require assistance applying to this opportunity, please contact resumes@greenpeace.org.
Only applicants eligible to work and live in the United States without any legal restrictions need apply for this opportunity.
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Apr 19, 2019
Contractor - Independent Consultant
Oakland, Washington, DC
Greenpeace is a global, independent campaigning organization that uses peaceful protest and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. For over fifty years, Greenpeace has fought to save the planet from the threat of global warming, destruction of ancient forests, deterioration of our oceans, and the threat of a nuclear disaster loom large. As an independent organization, Greenpeace does not accept funds from any corporations or government entities. Greenpeace is headquartered in the Netherlands, with offices all around the world in over fifty countries.
Greenpeace USA (GPUS) is hiring two (2) Action Team Warehouse Fellowships to work with the Action team to operate and maintain equipment in our warehouses located in Landover, MD and Oakland, CA. The warehouses also serve as the base of operations for our activist training program and function as community centers for the larger environmental and social justice movement. At a base level, this position helps ensure that each warehouse is a clean, fully functional, safe, and engaging space.
This role will:
Provide regular cleaning, maintenance of expensive and complex equipment.
Provide office support and work with volunteers, vendors, and contractors
Provide logistical support for the Action Team.
Minimum requirements include:
Having basic knowledge of or at least a strong interest in boating, trailering, climbing, USPS and out-of-the-ordinary shipping,
Artistic and handy with at least a basic familiarity with tools and building.
Must be able to work with, support, and help create a safe and constructive space for people of all different cultures, backgrounds, and preferences.
Driver’s license and at least 21 years of age
Additional qualifications include, but are not limited to:
Proven ability to work both independently and in close coordination with a team.
Managing multiple and changing priorities effectively
Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and integrity
Basic digital skills
If you want to save the world from climate change and believe in environmental justice, please submit an application on our careers page . Applications will be review on a rolling basis and will conclude once we have found the best candidate.
Greenpeace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes. We strongly encourage applications from marginalized communities. If you require assistance applying to this opportunity, please contact resumes@greenpeace.org.
Only applicants eligible to work and live in the United States without any legal restrictions need apply for this opportunity.
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Associate, Investor Network
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: www.ceres.org .
Description & Responsibilities
The Associate, Investor Network position plays a key support role for Ceres’ Investor Network on Climate Risk and Sustainability. We are looking for candidates with strong organization skills and understanding of U.S. finance markets. The Ceres Investor Network is specifically looking for someone that will coordinate and organize our recruitment efforts, build systems and processes to support the engagement and retention of investors in the Ceres Investor Network on Climate Risk and Sustainability and to track their actions and commitments. This full-time position is based in Boston, MA, and reports to a senior staff member on the Investor Network. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Under the direction of the Senior Program Director, develop and oversee the Investor Network relationship management system and process, working with and supporting relationship managers to promote member engagement.
Support relationship managers in tracking investor progress on Ceres’ initiatives and their own sustainable investment practices in collaboration with Ceres Planning and Evaluation Team. Ensure there is consistency and follow through with relationship management.
Support relationship managers in tracking member engagement, participation and activities in Salesforce.
Maintain the Investor Network membership application process and support the application and onboarding of new Investor Network members.
With the Investor Program Assistant and the Senior Program Director, coordinate planning of Investor Network meetings and events and interface with other Ceres’ programs and staff on same.
Assume a portion of technical and content support duties on the Investor Portal.
As needed, conduct member surveys and evaluations of Investor Network member experience; solicit and analyze member feedback on member activities, opportunities and services.
Support relationship management for a subset of Investor Network members.
Using Partner Engagement Management System (PEMS), coordinate outreach to members by other Ceres’ staff members, including sign-on letters.
Manage, review and update investor content on Ceres website and Investor portal working closely with other program staff.
Partner with Finance Team on financial management of member dues.
Provide administrative and programmatic support for specific Investor Network working groups as time permits and needs require (for example, CA100+, LC/CE working group, etc.).
Qualifications
Three years of relevant administrative, research, data input and analysis, and project management experience.
Previous work experience is required, preferably direct experience working in corporate or investment sectors with a business audience. Experience in nonprofit sectors working on sustainability-related issues, including sustainable agriculture preferred.
An understanding of financial markets and investment firms, financial institutions, or institutional investors.
Strong writing and research skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Successful record of organizing multiple projects and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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.
Interest and willingness to be trained on specific applications necessary for work: ReadyTalk, Salesforce, listserv program, etc.
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 resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed on our webpage.
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.
Apr 19, 2019
Full time
Associate, Investor Network
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: www.ceres.org .
Description & Responsibilities
The Associate, Investor Network position plays a key support role for Ceres’ Investor Network on Climate Risk and Sustainability. We are looking for candidates with strong organization skills and understanding of U.S. finance markets. The Ceres Investor Network is specifically looking for someone that will coordinate and organize our recruitment efforts, build systems and processes to support the engagement and retention of investors in the Ceres Investor Network on Climate Risk and Sustainability and to track their actions and commitments. This full-time position is based in Boston, MA, and reports to a senior staff member on the Investor Network. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Under the direction of the Senior Program Director, develop and oversee the Investor Network relationship management system and process, working with and supporting relationship managers to promote member engagement.
Support relationship managers in tracking investor progress on Ceres’ initiatives and their own sustainable investment practices in collaboration with Ceres Planning and Evaluation Team. Ensure there is consistency and follow through with relationship management.
Support relationship managers in tracking member engagement, participation and activities in Salesforce.
Maintain the Investor Network membership application process and support the application and onboarding of new Investor Network members.
With the Investor Program Assistant and the Senior Program Director, coordinate planning of Investor Network meetings and events and interface with other Ceres’ programs and staff on same.
Assume a portion of technical and content support duties on the Investor Portal.
As needed, conduct member surveys and evaluations of Investor Network member experience; solicit and analyze member feedback on member activities, opportunities and services.
Support relationship management for a subset of Investor Network members.
Using Partner Engagement Management System (PEMS), coordinate outreach to members by other Ceres’ staff members, including sign-on letters.
Manage, review and update investor content on Ceres website and Investor portal working closely with other program staff.
Partner with Finance Team on financial management of member dues.
Provide administrative and programmatic support for specific Investor Network working groups as time permits and needs require (for example, CA100+, LC/CE working group, etc.).
Qualifications
Three years of relevant administrative, research, data input and analysis, and project management experience.
Previous work experience is required, preferably direct experience working in corporate or investment sectors with a business audience. Experience in nonprofit sectors working on sustainability-related issues, including sustainable agriculture preferred.
An understanding of financial markets and investment firms, financial institutions, or institutional investors.
Strong writing and research skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Successful record of organizing multiple projects and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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.
Interest and willingness to be trained on specific applications necessary for work: ReadyTalk, Salesforce, listserv program, etc.
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 resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed on our webpage.
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.
Overall Function
EDF’s Climate team seeks a Senior Analyst to provide critical research and analysis in support of our U.S. focused efforts to advance ambitious policy solutions to address climate change. As a key player on a growing team, the Senior Analyst will support our advocacy as we lay the foundation for climate legislation at the federal level, including limits and a price on carbon, and build our capacity to engage on a growing initiative for EDF focused on federal clean energy innovation. He/she will report to the Director of U.S. Climate Policy & Analysis and work in close collaboration with a range of EDF’s climate, economic, and political experts.
Conduct research and economic analysis related to U.S. climate and energy policy - including federal carbon pricing legislation, regulatory policy, as well as existing and proposed innovation programs and policies
Prepare economic and policy analysis of a range of U.S. federal policy proposals and potential legislation
Develop and deploy analytical tools designed to educate external stakeholders (e.g., Congressional staff) and inform EDF’s internal thinking on policy design
Review and synthesize academic literature and analysis as well as policy proposals on carbon pricing program design
Develop timely, comprehensible, politically salient materials for policy makers, media outlets, and other stakeholders (including analyses, fact sheets, answers to specific queries, and other information as needed), in close coordination with relevant EDF staff
Present analysis and findings through clear and compelling oral presentations to both internal and external audiences
Write and prepare white papers, technical reports, policy briefs, and communications materials
Respond to “rapid-response” queries relating to U.S. climate policy and/or economics from press/media, government, external partners, and internal sources
Represent EDF in external settings (e.g., meetings with policy makers, Congressional staff, other environmental organizations, research institutions, or corporations) and collaborate with key partners
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates who have a demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous research and economic analysis in the area of environmental and/or energy policy, preferably related to the use of market-based solutions. Candidates must have exceptional problem solving skills, be extremely detail-oriented and able to ensure consistency and quality of research products. You should also have:
At least four years relevant professional experience, or advanced degree with at least two years of experience
Experience working on environmental policy, particularly climate change and energy, and ideally the use of market-based solutions to address environmental problems
Familiarity with energy and economic analytical tools as well as major data sources of energy, environmental, and economic information
Familiarity with design and performance of carbon pricing and other market-based policies at the state, regional, and federal level, as well as federal regulatory approaches under the Clean Air Act
Advanced Excel skills; proficiency with statistical analytical tools a plus
Ability to effectively synthesize and communicate technical and policy findings in a clear and concise manner to colleagues internally and to external non-technical audiences through both written and oral communication
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment with changing needs and critical deadlines
Ability to take initiative and work independently with broad strategic guidance, as well as in support of and in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Apr 18, 2019
Full time
Overall Function
EDF’s Climate team seeks a Senior Analyst to provide critical research and analysis in support of our U.S. focused efforts to advance ambitious policy solutions to address climate change. As a key player on a growing team, the Senior Analyst will support our advocacy as we lay the foundation for climate legislation at the federal level, including limits and a price on carbon, and build our capacity to engage on a growing initiative for EDF focused on federal clean energy innovation. He/she will report to the Director of U.S. Climate Policy & Analysis and work in close collaboration with a range of EDF’s climate, economic, and political experts.
Conduct research and economic analysis related to U.S. climate and energy policy - including federal carbon pricing legislation, regulatory policy, as well as existing and proposed innovation programs and policies
Prepare economic and policy analysis of a range of U.S. federal policy proposals and potential legislation
Develop and deploy analytical tools designed to educate external stakeholders (e.g., Congressional staff) and inform EDF’s internal thinking on policy design
Review and synthesize academic literature and analysis as well as policy proposals on carbon pricing program design
Develop timely, comprehensible, politically salient materials for policy makers, media outlets, and other stakeholders (including analyses, fact sheets, answers to specific queries, and other information as needed), in close coordination with relevant EDF staff
Present analysis and findings through clear and compelling oral presentations to both internal and external audiences
Write and prepare white papers, technical reports, policy briefs, and communications materials
Respond to “rapid-response” queries relating to U.S. climate policy and/or economics from press/media, government, external partners, and internal sources
Represent EDF in external settings (e.g., meetings with policy makers, Congressional staff, other environmental organizations, research institutions, or corporations) and collaborate with key partners
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates who have a demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous research and economic analysis in the area of environmental and/or energy policy, preferably related to the use of market-based solutions. Candidates must have exceptional problem solving skills, be extremely detail-oriented and able to ensure consistency and quality of research products. You should also have:
At least four years relevant professional experience, or advanced degree with at least two years of experience
Experience working on environmental policy, particularly climate change and energy, and ideally the use of market-based solutions to address environmental problems
Familiarity with energy and economic analytical tools as well as major data sources of energy, environmental, and economic information
Familiarity with design and performance of carbon pricing and other market-based policies at the state, regional, and federal level, as well as federal regulatory approaches under the Clean Air Act
Advanced Excel skills; proficiency with statistical analytical tools a plus
Ability to effectively synthesize and communicate technical and policy findings in a clear and concise manner to colleagues internally and to external non-technical audiences through both written and oral communication
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment with changing needs and critical deadlines
Ability to take initiative and work independently with broad strategic guidance, as well as in support of and in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Environment New Jersey is hiring an experienced advocate to protect public health and the environment by expanding to 100% renewable energy and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. In the age of Trump, it is more critical than ever for the states to lead on policy. The Advocate will work with Environment New Jersey’s director and our national program team as well as with our organizers, stakeholders and key coalition allies to build momentum and expand support for New Jersey’s clean, renewable energy future.
For the last ten years, Environment New Jersey has played a leading role in building a bridge of New Jersey’s renewable energy future. We have helped achieve victories for the state’s environment to clean up our air and water and transition New Jersey to a clean energy economy—and to defend against the rollbacks and climate inaction at the state and national level. With new state leadership in the New Jersey State House and Gov. Murphy Administration, this is the time for the organization to be charting the path ahead for clean energy.
Historically, our research, grassroots education and mobilization, media outreach, coalition work and decision-maker education have mobilized public support for statewide environmental initiatives. This includes winning increased mandates for clean energy through a strong Renewable Portfolio Standard that requires New Jersey to produce 21% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020, increased clean car standards, and a solar power market that is still a regional leader. Each year, we reach hundreds of thousands of New Jerseyans through our online e-activist network (which is 60,000 strong), newsletters, and our door-to-door canvassing campaigns.
New Jersey has faced the direct impacts of extreme weather through increased flooding and nor'easters, extreme weather events like derechos and Hurricane Sandy and extreme heat and sustained high temperatures. But we also continue to have a robust clean energy sector and solar program that has taken off over the course of this decade, with about 2.2 gigawatts of clean energy. But we need to do more.
The clean energy advocate will help us to reach these clean energy campaign goals:
Expand Clean Energy: New Jersey has fallen behind on our clean energy goals compared to the actions of neighboring states. The advocate will work to build public support for clean, renewable energy and the jobs it provides, and to build the political support to achieve a clean, renewable energy future. Policies to support this vision include expanding the renewable portfolio standard to 50% clean energy by 2030 and 80% by 2040, achieving our off-shore wind goals and expanding energy efficiency programs, expanding our electric car infrastructure to be able to meet our clean cars goals and expanding solar power and battery storage technology. This will help New Jersey on a pathway to reach 100% clean, renewable energy future, as well as mobilize support from a diverse set of stakeholders, including mayors and city councilors, businesses, and the general public.
To win, we need to get more people engaged to press our decision-makers to outline their agenda for New Jersey’s clean energy agenda. We need to get more people, more opinion leaders, more organizations representing diverse constituencies engaged in this effort, especially in our work through the Jersey Renews coalition.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Campaign Coordination: Working with our staff and our campaign allies to win ongoing support for local, state and federal policies to support clean energy policies. This will include building partnerships with allies, especially in the clean energy sector, and being responsible for meeting our tactical campaign goals.
Coalition Building: Cultivating relationships with diverse and powerful allies across the state and expanding the constituencies supporting our efforts. This will include building and working with a coalition of more than 50 key allies and getting them actively involved in our campaign including attending events, participating in press conferences, and tapping into their networks to promote our campaign.
Media and Visibility: Getting the word out far and wide, in the media and through other channels is a critical part of our work. By elevating the issue in the public debate, we can better educate and motivate our supporters and hold decision-makers accountable. Opportunities for visibility will include releasing reports, writing and developing materials, including press releases, developing talking points, op-eds, letters to the editor, in addition to social media materials and doing outreach to the media.
Grassroots Mobilization: Working with our staff to mobilize citizens in support of our campaigns both on and offline and develop new leaders. Providing compelling information and opportunities for action to our members and general public will be a critical component of winning our clean energy campaigns.
Recruitment: Help recruit new interns and new volunteers to increase our impact and build more power.
Qualifications
Candidates must have at least 1-3 years of relevant professional experience. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to environmental and public interest issues and to citizen-based social change, as well as a track record of leadership. We're looking for goal-driven and results-oriented individuals who have excellent verbal, writing and analytical skills, the ability to speak persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and enthusiasm for the work.
Pay & Benefits
Target annual compensation for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or degrees that a candidate has. Environment America offers a competitive benefits package.
Location
Trenton or New Brunswick, New Jersey
Things To Know When You Apply
Environment America is part of The Public Interest Network—a group of organizations that share a vision of a better country, a set of core values, and a coordinated strategic approach to getting things done. Click here for things you should know about our network when you apply.
Environment America is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, disability, pregnancy or veteran status.
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Apr 18, 2019
Environment New Jersey is hiring an experienced advocate to protect public health and the environment by expanding to 100% renewable energy and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. In the age of Trump, it is more critical than ever for the states to lead on policy. The Advocate will work with Environment New Jersey’s director and our national program team as well as with our organizers, stakeholders and key coalition allies to build momentum and expand support for New Jersey’s clean, renewable energy future.
For the last ten years, Environment New Jersey has played a leading role in building a bridge of New Jersey’s renewable energy future. We have helped achieve victories for the state’s environment to clean up our air and water and transition New Jersey to a clean energy economy—and to defend against the rollbacks and climate inaction at the state and national level. With new state leadership in the New Jersey State House and Gov. Murphy Administration, this is the time for the organization to be charting the path ahead for clean energy.
Historically, our research, grassroots education and mobilization, media outreach, coalition work and decision-maker education have mobilized public support for statewide environmental initiatives. This includes winning increased mandates for clean energy through a strong Renewable Portfolio Standard that requires New Jersey to produce 21% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020, increased clean car standards, and a solar power market that is still a regional leader. Each year, we reach hundreds of thousands of New Jerseyans through our online e-activist network (which is 60,000 strong), newsletters, and our door-to-door canvassing campaigns.
New Jersey has faced the direct impacts of extreme weather through increased flooding and nor'easters, extreme weather events like derechos and Hurricane Sandy and extreme heat and sustained high temperatures. But we also continue to have a robust clean energy sector and solar program that has taken off over the course of this decade, with about 2.2 gigawatts of clean energy. But we need to do more.
The clean energy advocate will help us to reach these clean energy campaign goals:
Expand Clean Energy: New Jersey has fallen behind on our clean energy goals compared to the actions of neighboring states. The advocate will work to build public support for clean, renewable energy and the jobs it provides, and to build the political support to achieve a clean, renewable energy future. Policies to support this vision include expanding the renewable portfolio standard to 50% clean energy by 2030 and 80% by 2040, achieving our off-shore wind goals and expanding energy efficiency programs, expanding our electric car infrastructure to be able to meet our clean cars goals and expanding solar power and battery storage technology. This will help New Jersey on a pathway to reach 100% clean, renewable energy future, as well as mobilize support from a diverse set of stakeholders, including mayors and city councilors, businesses, and the general public.
To win, we need to get more people engaged to press our decision-makers to outline their agenda for New Jersey’s clean energy agenda. We need to get more people, more opinion leaders, more organizations representing diverse constituencies engaged in this effort, especially in our work through the Jersey Renews coalition.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Campaign Coordination: Working with our staff and our campaign allies to win ongoing support for local, state and federal policies to support clean energy policies. This will include building partnerships with allies, especially in the clean energy sector, and being responsible for meeting our tactical campaign goals.
Coalition Building: Cultivating relationships with diverse and powerful allies across the state and expanding the constituencies supporting our efforts. This will include building and working with a coalition of more than 50 key allies and getting them actively involved in our campaign including attending events, participating in press conferences, and tapping into their networks to promote our campaign.
Media and Visibility: Getting the word out far and wide, in the media and through other channels is a critical part of our work. By elevating the issue in the public debate, we can better educate and motivate our supporters and hold decision-makers accountable. Opportunities for visibility will include releasing reports, writing and developing materials, including press releases, developing talking points, op-eds, letters to the editor, in addition to social media materials and doing outreach to the media.
Grassroots Mobilization: Working with our staff to mobilize citizens in support of our campaigns both on and offline and develop new leaders. Providing compelling information and opportunities for action to our members and general public will be a critical component of winning our clean energy campaigns.
Recruitment: Help recruit new interns and new volunteers to increase our impact and build more power.
Qualifications
Candidates must have at least 1-3 years of relevant professional experience. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to environmental and public interest issues and to citizen-based social change, as well as a track record of leadership. We're looking for goal-driven and results-oriented individuals who have excellent verbal, writing and analytical skills, the ability to speak persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and enthusiasm for the work.
Pay & Benefits
Target annual compensation for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or degrees that a candidate has. Environment America offers a competitive benefits package.
Location
Trenton or New Brunswick, New Jersey
Things To Know When You Apply
Environment America is part of The Public Interest Network—a group of organizations that share a vision of a better country, a set of core values, and a coordinated strategic approach to getting things done. Click here for things you should know about our network when you apply.
Environment America is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, disability, pregnancy or veteran status.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
We know all about the damage we’re doing to the planet: climate change, plastic pollution, wildlife disappearing forever. But solutions are all around us: better solar panels, better energy storage technology, better electric cars, and on and on.
Our mission—the thing that drives everything we do—is to harness our country’s wealth, our technology and our imagination to make our world a greener, healthier and more sustainable place to live for all of us.
Imagine yourself organizing a town hall meeting on solar power. Or building a community coalition to keep local waters clean. Imagine building the organizational power—the funds, the membership, the activist base and more—that it takes to keep all of this critical work going for the long haul.
That’s what you’ll do with Environment America during this two-year fellowship program. We work to mobilize the support it takes to build more solar and wind power, reduce global warming pollution, keep our beaches, rivers and streams clean, protect our wildlife and wild places, and hold polluters accountable when they violate our environmental laws.
What you'll do
Build powerful coalitions: Reach out to small business owners, farmers, public health officials and others to demonstrate support for our policy goals
Earn traditional media and social media attention: Organize news conferences and write opinion pieces. Build a following on Facebook and Twitter for your campaigns
Lobby elected officials: Coordinate strategy with a champion in Congress. Make a convincing case to a legislator who is undecided on a particular vote. Work the “inside game” to complement our outside field operation, where most of our power is derived
Research and write reports: Catalogue and analyze sources of carbon pollution in the U.S. Detail the success of the Clean Water Act in our reports. Help influence public debate and earn media attention for our cause
Identify and cultivate donors: Reach out to foundations and major donors and ask them to fund our work to tackle global warming, promote clean energy, and protect our most spectacular natural areas
Run a grassroots campaign office each summer of your fellowship: Hire and manage a staff of 20 canvassers. Raise money, build our organization and membership, and help win one of our key campaigns
Pay & Benefits
The target annual compensation for this position is $27,000 in the first year. Environment America offers a competitive benefits package. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement. Positions start in August 2019. Immediate positions also available.
Locations
Washington, D.C.; Boston, MA; Denver, CO; Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Madison, WI; Oakland, CA; New Brunswick, NJ; Raleigh, NC
Things To Know When You Apply
Environment America is part of The Public Interest Network—a group of organizations that share a vision of a better country, a set of core values, and a coordinated strategic approach to getting things done. Click here for things you should know about our network when you apply. Environment America is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, disability, pregnancy or veteran status.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Apr 18, 2019
Graduate Assistant/Fellowship
We know all about the damage we’re doing to the planet: climate change, plastic pollution, wildlife disappearing forever. But solutions are all around us: better solar panels, better energy storage technology, better electric cars, and on and on.
Our mission—the thing that drives everything we do—is to harness our country’s wealth, our technology and our imagination to make our world a greener, healthier and more sustainable place to live for all of us.
Imagine yourself organizing a town hall meeting on solar power. Or building a community coalition to keep local waters clean. Imagine building the organizational power—the funds, the membership, the activist base and more—that it takes to keep all of this critical work going for the long haul.
That’s what you’ll do with Environment America during this two-year fellowship program. We work to mobilize the support it takes to build more solar and wind power, reduce global warming pollution, keep our beaches, rivers and streams clean, protect our wildlife and wild places, and hold polluters accountable when they violate our environmental laws.
What you'll do
Build powerful coalitions: Reach out to small business owners, farmers, public health officials and others to demonstrate support for our policy goals
Earn traditional media and social media attention: Organize news conferences and write opinion pieces. Build a following on Facebook and Twitter for your campaigns
Lobby elected officials: Coordinate strategy with a champion in Congress. Make a convincing case to a legislator who is undecided on a particular vote. Work the “inside game” to complement our outside field operation, where most of our power is derived
Research and write reports: Catalogue and analyze sources of carbon pollution in the U.S. Detail the success of the Clean Water Act in our reports. Help influence public debate and earn media attention for our cause
Identify and cultivate donors: Reach out to foundations and major donors and ask them to fund our work to tackle global warming, promote clean energy, and protect our most spectacular natural areas
Run a grassroots campaign office each summer of your fellowship: Hire and manage a staff of 20 canvassers. Raise money, build our organization and membership, and help win one of our key campaigns
Pay & Benefits
The target annual compensation for this position is $27,000 in the first year. Environment America offers a competitive benefits package. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement. Positions start in August 2019. Immediate positions also available.
Locations
Washington, D.C.; Boston, MA; Denver, CO; Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Madison, WI; Oakland, CA; New Brunswick, NJ; Raleigh, NC
Things To Know When You Apply
Environment America is part of The Public Interest Network—a group of organizations that share a vision of a better country, a set of core values, and a coordinated strategic approach to getting things done. Click here for things you should know about our network when you apply. Environment America is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, disability, pregnancy or veteran status.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Environment California is hiring an experienced advocate to protect public health and the environment by shifting California’s electricity, cars, and buildings to be powered by 100% clean, renewable energy. Especially when the federal government is rolling back clean air laws, the need for leadership from California is more critical than ever. The top area of focus will be the transportation system, our state’s largest source of air pollution and global warming pollution. We need to accelerate the transition to 100% clean electric vehicles, including clean trucks, buses and cars.
Mission and Background
Environment California is a policy and action group with tens of thousands of supporters across the state. Our mission is to protect clean air, clean water and open space. Over the last 15 years we have won campaigns to dramatically expand the use of solar and other clean energy, and get cleaner cars and buses on the road. We’ve reduced plastic pollution flowing into the Pacific Ocean, we’ve stopped oil drilling and blocked efforts to expand fracking, and protected our parks and beaches and forests throughout the state.
The Clean Energy Advocate is responsible for developing our strategy, approach and local message to win campaigns. The advocate will meet with local decision-makers and opinion leaders and represent our organization to allies and the media. Advocates also help to build and foster our membership, grassroots and online base of support. Finally, the advocate will help recruit staff and volunteers to join us, fundraise for our programs, and maintain good systems for tracking and building on our work.
Representative Responsibilities
Program: Run the California clean energy program, participating in and overseeing policy development, research and messaging.
Advocacy: Bring problems and solutions to the attention of decision-makers—including state legislators, people on the governor’s staff, state regulators and local officials. Develop appropriate messages and materials for making the case to decision-makers. Build relationships with key players in the state, the region and at the federal level.
Campaign strategy: Develop plans to win on our campaigns for trucks, buses and cars that run on 100% clean energy. Assess opportunities for building political support for our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots organizing, media coverage, endorsements and message development.
Media outreach: Serve as the public spokesperson for our environmental campaigns through media events, press releases, editorial board meetings and other outreach with a goal of building name recognition for the organization, educating the public about our issues, and building and demonstrating support for our positions.
Coalition building: Identify, reach out and work with partners who can help us win our campaigns.
Fundraising: Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff and meet with donors, all to bring more resources to campaigns we're waging to protect our environment.
Staff recruitment and development: Recruit new staff and volunteers to increase our impact and build our power.
Qualifications
Candidates must have at least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to environmental and public interest issues and to citizen-based social change, as well as a track record of leadership. We're looking for goal-driven and results-oriented individuals who have excellent verbal, writing and analytical skills, the ability to speak persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and enthusiasm for the work. The ideal candidate will have experience in state-level political advocacy and organizing, a proven ability to recruit, train and develop staff, the ability to raise money, and demonstrated success in building relationships with the full spectrum of environmental and political stakeholders.
Pay & Benefits
Target annual compensation for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate has. Environment California offers a competitive benefits package.
Location
Oakland, Sacramento or Los Angeles, CA
Things To Know When You Apply
Environment California is part of The Public Interest Network—a group of organizations that share a vision of a better country, a set of core values, and a coordinated strategic approach to getting things done. Click here for things you should know about our network when you apply.
Environment California is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, disability, pregnancy or veteran status. The Public Interest Network will consider for employment 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
Apr 18, 2019
Full time
Environment California is hiring an experienced advocate to protect public health and the environment by shifting California’s electricity, cars, and buildings to be powered by 100% clean, renewable energy. Especially when the federal government is rolling back clean air laws, the need for leadership from California is more critical than ever. The top area of focus will be the transportation system, our state’s largest source of air pollution and global warming pollution. We need to accelerate the transition to 100% clean electric vehicles, including clean trucks, buses and cars.
Mission and Background
Environment California is a policy and action group with tens of thousands of supporters across the state. Our mission is to protect clean air, clean water and open space. Over the last 15 years we have won campaigns to dramatically expand the use of solar and other clean energy, and get cleaner cars and buses on the road. We’ve reduced plastic pollution flowing into the Pacific Ocean, we’ve stopped oil drilling and blocked efforts to expand fracking, and protected our parks and beaches and forests throughout the state.
The Clean Energy Advocate is responsible for developing our strategy, approach and local message to win campaigns. The advocate will meet with local decision-makers and opinion leaders and represent our organization to allies and the media. Advocates also help to build and foster our membership, grassroots and online base of support. Finally, the advocate will help recruit staff and volunteers to join us, fundraise for our programs, and maintain good systems for tracking and building on our work.
Representative Responsibilities
Program: Run the California clean energy program, participating in and overseeing policy development, research and messaging.
Advocacy: Bring problems and solutions to the attention of decision-makers—including state legislators, people on the governor’s staff, state regulators and local officials. Develop appropriate messages and materials for making the case to decision-makers. Build relationships with key players in the state, the region and at the federal level.
Campaign strategy: Develop plans to win on our campaigns for trucks, buses and cars that run on 100% clean energy. Assess opportunities for building political support for our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots organizing, media coverage, endorsements and message development.
Media outreach: Serve as the public spokesperson for our environmental campaigns through media events, press releases, editorial board meetings and other outreach with a goal of building name recognition for the organization, educating the public about our issues, and building and demonstrating support for our positions.
Coalition building: Identify, reach out and work with partners who can help us win our campaigns.
Fundraising: Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff and meet with donors, all to bring more resources to campaigns we're waging to protect our environment.
Staff recruitment and development: Recruit new staff and volunteers to increase our impact and build our power.
Qualifications
Candidates must have at least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to environmental and public interest issues and to citizen-based social change, as well as a track record of leadership. We're looking for goal-driven and results-oriented individuals who have excellent verbal, writing and analytical skills, the ability to speak persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and enthusiasm for the work. The ideal candidate will have experience in state-level political advocacy and organizing, a proven ability to recruit, train and develop staff, the ability to raise money, and demonstrated success in building relationships with the full spectrum of environmental and political stakeholders.
Pay & Benefits
Target annual compensation for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate has. Environment California offers a competitive benefits package.
Location
Oakland, Sacramento or Los Angeles, CA
Things To Know When You Apply
Environment California is part of The Public Interest Network—a group of organizations that share a vision of a better country, a set of core values, and a coordinated strategic approach to getting things done. Click here for things you should know about our network when you apply.
Environment California is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, disability, pregnancy or veteran status. The Public Interest Network will consider for employment 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
Program Director, Water
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 promotes capital market solutions to the global water crisis by accelerating private sector leadership on sustainable water management, through cutting-edge research, investor mobilization and advocacy. Ultimately our work is about changing the way the world’s largest economic actors value and manage water.
Ceres advances its work to protect freshwater through a number of complementary initiatives, including the Ceres Investor Water Hub , a working group of over 100 institutional investors with $24 trillion in assets under management, with whom Ceres partners to accelerate deeper integration of water into investment decision-making and corporate engagement. Ceres also works with some of the biggest companies in the world to improve their water stewardship . We are particularly focused on improving practices in the food sector , which uses 70 percent of the world’s freshwater, largely in agricultural supply chains. Finally, through our California Connect the Drops campaign, we coordinate a coalition of 35 companies to urge policymakers to advance resilient water solutions that ensure sustainable management of the state’s water supplies.
The Program Director, Water will play a pivotal role in Ceres’ efforts to reduce the water impacts of large companies, including in the food and agriculture sector, and to improve how water is valued within the investment, and corporate communities and beyond. The position will supervise and mentor a team of issue experts and support staff to develop and implement effective strategies, initiatives, and campaigns that advance Ceres’ advocacy mission. S/he will play a critical role in budget and resource management, fundraising efforts, communicating Ceres’ Water Program impact and successes, and managing special projects to grow or enhance Water Program priorities. The Program Director, Water is a full-time, Boston-based position, reporting to the Vice President of Initiatives & Campaigns.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Oversee development and execution of the Water Program’s overall strategies and goals.
Lead a team of 8, ensuring they are resourced and empowered to lead on program, staff and budget management to achieve the objectives of their initiatives.
Supervise 4 staff including hiring, training, setting goals, assessing performance, and supporting professional development.
Guide and mentor senior staff in strategy development and execution.
Work in partnership with the Development team to manage and advance relationships and fundraising efforts with current and prospective foundations and major donors to the Water Program.
Oversee strategic communication efforts of the program, including working with Ceres’ Communications and Marketing department to identify and advance strategic opportunities to elevate the profile and impact of the Water Program’s work.
Maintain a dotted-line relationship to the Director, California Policy and Partnerships, providing strategic input and mentorship and ensuring alignment and synergy between the Water Program and Ceres’ Connect the Drops Campaign.
Ensure strong coordination between Ceres’ Water Program and other key programs and departments, including the Food and Forests team, the Government Relations team, Communications and Marketing and the Investor and Company Networks teams.
Ensure that the Water Program’s strategies maximize the impacts of our work through a lens of social justice and racial equity.
Represent Ceres at conferences, seminars, press conferences and senior-level meetings as spokesperson for project or program work.
Qualifications
At least 10 years of relevant program management experience and 3 years of management and strategy development experience.
Demonstrated record of supervising senior staff to achieve organizational programmatic and supporting them in professional development.
Experience advancing programmatic strategy and advocacy work essential.
Experience cultivating effective supervisory relationships (across gender identity, race, ethnicity, and socio-economic background) with direct reports and managing senior level to do the same.
Demonstrated success in both halves of the resource equation—cultivating and closing revenue prospects, and managing and deploying staff and budgets.
Familiarity with non-profit fundraising approaches and experience in crafting proposals and managing grants is a plus
Superior communication skills, both oral and written essential and experienced public speaker, blogger and social media writing desirable
Substantial expertise on freshwater sustainability/sustainable water management a bonus.
Experience working with or within private sector institutions on sustainability issues a bonus.
Knowledge of institutional investing practices and corporate social responsibility and shareholder engagement practices a bonus.
Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above.
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.
Apr 17, 2019
Full time
Program Director, Water
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 promotes capital market solutions to the global water crisis by accelerating private sector leadership on sustainable water management, through cutting-edge research, investor mobilization and advocacy. Ultimately our work is about changing the way the world’s largest economic actors value and manage water.
Ceres advances its work to protect freshwater through a number of complementary initiatives, including the Ceres Investor Water Hub , a working group of over 100 institutional investors with $24 trillion in assets under management, with whom Ceres partners to accelerate deeper integration of water into investment decision-making and corporate engagement. Ceres also works with some of the biggest companies in the world to improve their water stewardship . We are particularly focused on improving practices in the food sector , which uses 70 percent of the world’s freshwater, largely in agricultural supply chains. Finally, through our California Connect the Drops campaign, we coordinate a coalition of 35 companies to urge policymakers to advance resilient water solutions that ensure sustainable management of the state’s water supplies.
The Program Director, Water will play a pivotal role in Ceres’ efforts to reduce the water impacts of large companies, including in the food and agriculture sector, and to improve how water is valued within the investment, and corporate communities and beyond. The position will supervise and mentor a team of issue experts and support staff to develop and implement effective strategies, initiatives, and campaigns that advance Ceres’ advocacy mission. S/he will play a critical role in budget and resource management, fundraising efforts, communicating Ceres’ Water Program impact and successes, and managing special projects to grow or enhance Water Program priorities. The Program Director, Water is a full-time, Boston-based position, reporting to the Vice President of Initiatives & Campaigns.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Oversee development and execution of the Water Program’s overall strategies and goals.
Lead a team of 8, ensuring they are resourced and empowered to lead on program, staff and budget management to achieve the objectives of their initiatives.
Supervise 4 staff including hiring, training, setting goals, assessing performance, and supporting professional development.
Guide and mentor senior staff in strategy development and execution.
Work in partnership with the Development team to manage and advance relationships and fundraising efforts with current and prospective foundations and major donors to the Water Program.
Oversee strategic communication efforts of the program, including working with Ceres’ Communications and Marketing department to identify and advance strategic opportunities to elevate the profile and impact of the Water Program’s work.
Maintain a dotted-line relationship to the Director, California Policy and Partnerships, providing strategic input and mentorship and ensuring alignment and synergy between the Water Program and Ceres’ Connect the Drops Campaign.
Ensure strong coordination between Ceres’ Water Program and other key programs and departments, including the Food and Forests team, the Government Relations team, Communications and Marketing and the Investor and Company Networks teams.
Ensure that the Water Program’s strategies maximize the impacts of our work through a lens of social justice and racial equity.
Represent Ceres at conferences, seminars, press conferences and senior-level meetings as spokesperson for project or program work.
Qualifications
At least 10 years of relevant program management experience and 3 years of management and strategy development experience.
Demonstrated record of supervising senior staff to achieve organizational programmatic and supporting them in professional development.
Experience advancing programmatic strategy and advocacy work essential.
Experience cultivating effective supervisory relationships (across gender identity, race, ethnicity, and socio-economic background) with direct reports and managing senior level to do the same.
Demonstrated success in both halves of the resource equation—cultivating and closing revenue prospects, and managing and deploying staff and budgets.
Familiarity with non-profit fundraising approaches and experience in crafting proposals and managing grants is a plus
Superior communication skills, both oral and written essential and experienced public speaker, blogger and social media writing desirable
Substantial expertise on freshwater sustainability/sustainable water management a bonus.
Experience working with or within private sector institutions on sustainability issues a bonus.
Knowledge of institutional investing practices and corporate social responsibility and shareholder engagement practices a bonus.
Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above.
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.
Become an Educator for a More Equitable and Sustainable Future
The IslandWood Graduate Program in Education for Environment & Community is a 10-month immersive teaching residency based on a 250-acre forested campus preparing culturally responsive educators capable of catalyzing community and environmental stewardship.
Offered in partnership with the University of Washington's top-ranked College of Education , our graduate program is a unique pathway connecting to Master's degree options at the UW.
Through coursework in environmental education and inclusive instruction, biweekly field-teaching experiences, and 1:1 mentoring, you will -
learn best practices in integrated, experiential, and student-centered learning
develop culturally responsive teaching and curriculum development skills
deepen an understanding of the systems and theories behind educational practices
We are still accepting applications for the 2019-2020 academic year!
A monthly stipend is available to all enrolled students. Scholarships and service awards up to $10,000 are also available for qualified applicants.
Visit our website to request information and learn more: www.islandwood.org/eec
Apr 17, 2019
Graduate Assistant/Fellowship
Become an Educator for a More Equitable and Sustainable Future
The IslandWood Graduate Program in Education for Environment & Community is a 10-month immersive teaching residency based on a 250-acre forested campus preparing culturally responsive educators capable of catalyzing community and environmental stewardship.
Offered in partnership with the University of Washington's top-ranked College of Education , our graduate program is a unique pathway connecting to Master's degree options at the UW.
Through coursework in environmental education and inclusive instruction, biweekly field-teaching experiences, and 1:1 mentoring, you will -
learn best practices in integrated, experiential, and student-centered learning
develop culturally responsive teaching and curriculum development skills
deepen an understanding of the systems and theories behind educational practices
We are still accepting applications for the 2019-2020 academic year!
A monthly stipend is available to all enrolled students. Scholarships and service awards up to $10,000 are also available for qualified applicants.
Visit our website to request information and learn more: www.islandwood.org/eec
Senior Manager, Investor Network
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 Senior Manager plays a key relationship management role on the Investor Network. The Ceres Investor Network on Climate Risk and Sustainability is a group of more than 163 leading institutional investors with collective assets under management of over $25.4 trillion. We are looking for candidates with strong organization skills, relationship management skills and understanding of U.S. institutional investment finance markets. The Ceres Investor Network is specifically looking for someone that will coordinate and organize our recruitment, relationship management, and retention of investors on the East Coast. This full-time position is based in Boston, and reports to the Senior Program Director, Investor Network.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following: Manage the Investor Network:
Under the direction of the Senior Program Director, Investor Network, manage operations, recruitment and member services for the Ceres Investor Network, with goal of engaging, retaining and providing value to members.
Recruit new members to the Ceres Investor Network who will support Ceres programmatic goals.
Develop a prospect list for new Investor Network members with the Investor Team and manage investor recruitment process, to achieve annually established goals for growing the Investor Network.
Conduct annual evaluation of Investor Network member experience; solicit and analyze Investor Network member feedback on member activities, opportunities and services
Monitor activities of and coordination/collaboration with other investor groups (e.g., PRI, CDP, UNEP FI)
Oversee Investor Network member dues.
Assist with training and supervising investor team assistants and/or associates and interns.
Support Ceres Investor Network Members
As a relationship manager, develop and support, strategic plans for priority members, ensuring that the members are leaders in integrating ESG into their investment processes, engaging in climate, water, sustainable food and other of Ceres policy priorities, engaging with the companies in their portfolios, and moving money towards low carbon and clean energy investments.
Stay current with members’ priorities and support them with research, peer learning opportunities, and best practice examples of sustainable investing, corporate engagement and shareholder resolutions.
Attend asset owner board meetings.
Attend and participate in key west coast investor meetings and events.
Track Investor Network member progress and impact on sustainable investment metrics including implementation of 21st Century Investor Blueprint steps, new investment commitments, and participation in Ceres working groups utilizing the Ceres Salesforce platform.
Support Ceres programmatic priorities with Investor Members
Serve as a relationship manager with a group of asset owners and asset managers, to engage them in all aspects of Ceres investor work.
Coordinate planning and logistics of Investor Network meetings and events and interface with other Ceres programs and staff on same.
Monitor and coordinate outreach to Investor Network members by other Ceres’ staff members.
Support investor team project work with Investor Network members and fundraising proposal development on an as needed basis.
Manage, review and update investor content on Ceres website, working closely with other program staff.
Participate in team’s organization of Ceres Conference and Summit sessions, with special focus on investor engagement.
Build Ceres brand and participate in California Office priorities.
Make public presentations at investor conferences on ESG integration issues, low carbon/clean energy investment opportunities, Ceres policy priorities or other special topics of interest to Ceres and Investor Network members.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Graduate degree in business, finance, economics, or sustainability related fields preferred.
Seven years of work experience, preferably direct experience working in investment or nonprofit sectors on sustainability (ESG)-related issues.
An understanding of financial markets and investment firms, financial institutions, or institutional investors.
Demonstrated experience with relationship management.
Strong writing and research skills.
Effective presentation style and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Successful record of organizing multiple projects and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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.
Interest and willingness to be trained on specific applications necessary for work: ReadyTalk, Salesforce, listserv program, etc.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, 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.
Apr 16, 2019
Full time
Senior Manager, Investor Network
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 Senior Manager plays a key relationship management role on the Investor Network. The Ceres Investor Network on Climate Risk and Sustainability is a group of more than 163 leading institutional investors with collective assets under management of over $25.4 trillion. We are looking for candidates with strong organization skills, relationship management skills and understanding of U.S. institutional investment finance markets. The Ceres Investor Network is specifically looking for someone that will coordinate and organize our recruitment, relationship management, and retention of investors on the East Coast. This full-time position is based in Boston, and reports to the Senior Program Director, Investor Network.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following: Manage the Investor Network:
Under the direction of the Senior Program Director, Investor Network, manage operations, recruitment and member services for the Ceres Investor Network, with goal of engaging, retaining and providing value to members.
Recruit new members to the Ceres Investor Network who will support Ceres programmatic goals.
Develop a prospect list for new Investor Network members with the Investor Team and manage investor recruitment process, to achieve annually established goals for growing the Investor Network.
Conduct annual evaluation of Investor Network member experience; solicit and analyze Investor Network member feedback on member activities, opportunities and services
Monitor activities of and coordination/collaboration with other investor groups (e.g., PRI, CDP, UNEP FI)
Oversee Investor Network member dues.
Assist with training and supervising investor team assistants and/or associates and interns.
Support Ceres Investor Network Members
As a relationship manager, develop and support, strategic plans for priority members, ensuring that the members are leaders in integrating ESG into their investment processes, engaging in climate, water, sustainable food and other of Ceres policy priorities, engaging with the companies in their portfolios, and moving money towards low carbon and clean energy investments.
Stay current with members’ priorities and support them with research, peer learning opportunities, and best practice examples of sustainable investing, corporate engagement and shareholder resolutions.
Attend asset owner board meetings.
Attend and participate in key west coast investor meetings and events.
Track Investor Network member progress and impact on sustainable investment metrics including implementation of 21st Century Investor Blueprint steps, new investment commitments, and participation in Ceres working groups utilizing the Ceres Salesforce platform.
Support Ceres programmatic priorities with Investor Members
Serve as a relationship manager with a group of asset owners and asset managers, to engage them in all aspects of Ceres investor work.
Coordinate planning and logistics of Investor Network meetings and events and interface with other Ceres programs and staff on same.
Monitor and coordinate outreach to Investor Network members by other Ceres’ staff members.
Support investor team project work with Investor Network members and fundraising proposal development on an as needed basis.
Manage, review and update investor content on Ceres website, working closely with other program staff.
Participate in team’s organization of Ceres Conference and Summit sessions, with special focus on investor engagement.
Build Ceres brand and participate in California Office priorities.
Make public presentations at investor conferences on ESG integration issues, low carbon/clean energy investment opportunities, Ceres policy priorities or other special topics of interest to Ceres and Investor Network members.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Graduate degree in business, finance, economics, or sustainability related fields preferred.
Seven years of work experience, preferably direct experience working in investment or nonprofit sectors on sustainability (ESG)-related issues.
An understanding of financial markets and investment firms, financial institutions, or institutional investors.
Demonstrated experience with relationship management.
Strong writing and research skills.
Effective presentation style and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Successful record of organizing multiple projects and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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.
Interest and willingness to be trained on specific applications necessary for work: ReadyTalk, Salesforce, listserv program, etc.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, 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.
Chesapeake Climate Action Network
Takoma Park, Maryland, USA
SUMMER AND FALL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DESCRIPTION
The Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) works with partners across the Chesapeake region to promote renewable energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and stop the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure. Our campaigns focus on passing legislation that will dramatically reduce climate change pollution in across the region, while cleaning up our air, improving the health of our communities, and creating good-paying new jobs.
We’re looking for smart, talented students for summer and fall internships to stand up and take climate action. Apply today!
ABOUT CCAN
The Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is the only group in the Chesapeake region of Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. dedicated exclusively to building a powerful grassroots movement to fight climate change. Our mission is to build the kind of movement it will take to put our region on the path to climate stability, while using our proximity to the nation’s capital to inspire action in neighboring states, around the country and around the world.
OUR CAMPAIGNS
In 2019, we’re going to keep fighting: to stop massive fracked-gas pipelines across the farms and forests of Virginia, to double wind and solar in Maryland, and to make DC a national leader on climate action — right in Trump’s backyard.
We and our 50,000 supporters surrounding the nation’s capital are going to keep building the powerfully diverse grassroots climate movement our region needs – building local resistance, raising our voices, and taking concrete action.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
How to conduct research related to clean energy policies, energy efficiency, and other climate mitigation techniques
Process of conducting campaign research and preparation of materials
A deeper understanding of state legislative processes
Methods of conducting advocacy outreach to garner support for campaigns
An understanding of general office management
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
A driving passion to enact structural change to address the causes of climate change and win
Excellent research skills
A willingness to work hard
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to conduct a variety of tasks related to advocacy, research, and general office management
LOCATION
This internship will be based in our office in Takoma Park, Maryland.
DETAILS
Internships are typically 15-20 hours per week from early June through late August in the summer semester and early September through early December for the fall semester. Exact timing to be determined based on your course schedule.
Internships at CCAN are primarily education-focused, to arm you with experience toward your career and life goals. Interns receive a limited reimbursement for incidental expenditures. We encourage you to pursue course credit for this internship, or external grant opportunities if those are available, and we will support these pursuits in any way we can.
APPLY NOW AND SPEND YOUR SUMMER OR FALL INTERNING WITH US
To apply, please fill out this Google Form Application , where you will be prompted to upload your resume. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Apr 16, 2019
Internship- Paid
SUMMER AND FALL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DESCRIPTION
The Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) works with partners across the Chesapeake region to promote renewable energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and stop the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure. Our campaigns focus on passing legislation that will dramatically reduce climate change pollution in across the region, while cleaning up our air, improving the health of our communities, and creating good-paying new jobs.
We’re looking for smart, talented students for summer and fall internships to stand up and take climate action. Apply today!
ABOUT CCAN
The Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is the only group in the Chesapeake region of Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. dedicated exclusively to building a powerful grassroots movement to fight climate change. Our mission is to build the kind of movement it will take to put our region on the path to climate stability, while using our proximity to the nation’s capital to inspire action in neighboring states, around the country and around the world.
OUR CAMPAIGNS
In 2019, we’re going to keep fighting: to stop massive fracked-gas pipelines across the farms and forests of Virginia, to double wind and solar in Maryland, and to make DC a national leader on climate action — right in Trump’s backyard.
We and our 50,000 supporters surrounding the nation’s capital are going to keep building the powerfully diverse grassroots climate movement our region needs – building local resistance, raising our voices, and taking concrete action.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
How to conduct research related to clean energy policies, energy efficiency, and other climate mitigation techniques
Process of conducting campaign research and preparation of materials
A deeper understanding of state legislative processes
Methods of conducting advocacy outreach to garner support for campaigns
An understanding of general office management
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
A driving passion to enact structural change to address the causes of climate change and win
Excellent research skills
A willingness to work hard
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to conduct a variety of tasks related to advocacy, research, and general office management
LOCATION
This internship will be based in our office in Takoma Park, Maryland.
DETAILS
Internships are typically 15-20 hours per week from early June through late August in the summer semester and early September through early December for the fall semester. Exact timing to be determined based on your course schedule.
Internships at CCAN are primarily education-focused, to arm you with experience toward your career and life goals. Interns receive a limited reimbursement for incidental expenditures. We encourage you to pursue course credit for this internship, or external grant opportunities if those are available, and we will support these pursuits in any way we can.
APPLY NOW AND SPEND YOUR SUMMER OR FALL INTERNING WITH US
To apply, please fill out this Google Form Application , where you will be prompted to upload your resume. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Assistant, Shareholder Engagement, Investor Network
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 & Responsibilities
The Assistant for Shareholder Engagement on the Investor Network plays a key role in our work with investors on climate change and supports both the Manager and Director of Shareholder Engagement. This position will focus on coordinating and supporting investors who are seeking to improve corporate practices on climate change, renewable energy and environmental governance through engagements with the companies they own. Many of the investors are part of the Investor Network on Climate Risk and Sustainability, a group of more than 163 leading institutional investors with collective assets under management of over $25.4 trillion. This is a full-time staff position that will report to the Manager of Shareholder Engagement.
Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:
Organize and help facilitate multiple in-person and telephonic group meetings and briefings of investors throughout the year, and assist with meeting follow-up;
Support the Manager and Director administratively by tracking shareholder proposal filings and votes, collecting success stories, tracking corporate commitments and associated outcomes, event planning, scheduling calls and meetings and preparing minutes for meetings and conference calls, and taking notes;
With guidance from the Manager, coordinate, advise and support investors who engage companies on issues related to climate change;
Conduct research on the business impacts of climate change; clean energy opportunities, and the public policy context;
Under the direction of the Manager, draft memos, letters, blogs and other materials making the business case for investor and corporate leadership on climate change and related topics;
Work with the Ceres Communications Team to draft content for the Ceres Investor Network Portal, newsletter, press releases, reports and other publications;
As requested by the Manager or Director, support the Foundations Team with content on proposals, progress reports, and funder outreach;
Maintain and update project management tools and timelines;
Coordinate and support special projects and reports, as necessary.
Qualifications
Associate degree with 3 years of relevant work experience or Bachelor degree with minimum of one year of relevant work experience. In absence of either associate or bachelor degree, at least 5 years relevant office, research, and writing work experience required.
Outstanding organizational and administrative skills. Experience as an assistant to a senior executive, a plus.
1 year of work experience, preferably direct experience working in investment or nonprofit sectors on sustainability-related issues.
Knowledge or experience with climate change, energy or sustainability issues.
Understanding of the role of business, the financial sector / investment community.
Demonstrated initiative and motivation, and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, superior leadership ability, strong initiative and motivation.
Successful record of organizing and executing multiple projects and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Strong meeting facilitation and oral presentation skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, Google Docs, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications.
Interest and willingness to be trained on specific applications necessary for work: ReadyTalk, Salesforce, project management programs, etc.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website ( www.ceres.org ) to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying. Applicants should submit a resume, a cover letter, two writing samples, 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.
Apr 16, 2019
Full time
Assistant, Shareholder Engagement, Investor Network
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 & Responsibilities
The Assistant for Shareholder Engagement on the Investor Network plays a key role in our work with investors on climate change and supports both the Manager and Director of Shareholder Engagement. This position will focus on coordinating and supporting investors who are seeking to improve corporate practices on climate change, renewable energy and environmental governance through engagements with the companies they own. Many of the investors are part of the Investor Network on Climate Risk and Sustainability, a group of more than 163 leading institutional investors with collective assets under management of over $25.4 trillion. This is a full-time staff position that will report to the Manager of Shareholder Engagement.
Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:
Organize and help facilitate multiple in-person and telephonic group meetings and briefings of investors throughout the year, and assist with meeting follow-up;
Support the Manager and Director administratively by tracking shareholder proposal filings and votes, collecting success stories, tracking corporate commitments and associated outcomes, event planning, scheduling calls and meetings and preparing minutes for meetings and conference calls, and taking notes;
With guidance from the Manager, coordinate, advise and support investors who engage companies on issues related to climate change;
Conduct research on the business impacts of climate change; clean energy opportunities, and the public policy context;
Under the direction of the Manager, draft memos, letters, blogs and other materials making the business case for investor and corporate leadership on climate change and related topics;
Work with the Ceres Communications Team to draft content for the Ceres Investor Network Portal, newsletter, press releases, reports and other publications;
As requested by the Manager or Director, support the Foundations Team with content on proposals, progress reports, and funder outreach;
Maintain and update project management tools and timelines;
Coordinate and support special projects and reports, as necessary.
Qualifications
Associate degree with 3 years of relevant work experience or Bachelor degree with minimum of one year of relevant work experience. In absence of either associate or bachelor degree, at least 5 years relevant office, research, and writing work experience required.
Outstanding organizational and administrative skills. Experience as an assistant to a senior executive, a plus.
1 year of work experience, preferably direct experience working in investment or nonprofit sectors on sustainability-related issues.
Knowledge or experience with climate change, energy or sustainability issues.
Understanding of the role of business, the financial sector / investment community.
Demonstrated initiative and motivation, and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, superior leadership ability, strong initiative and motivation.
Successful record of organizing and executing multiple projects and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Strong meeting facilitation and oral presentation skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, Google Docs, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications.
Interest and willingness to be trained on specific applications necessary for work: ReadyTalk, Salesforce, project management programs, etc.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website ( www.ceres.org ) to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying. Applicants should submit a resume, a cover letter, two writing samples, 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.
