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Reports to :                              Executive Director, Conservation Studies Location:                                  flexible Country Program/Sector :      Global Conservation Program / Conservation Solutions Position Type :                        Full-Time Internal liaison:                      Forest Climate change lead and REDD+ technical staff in regions and country programs  Expected travel :                     Approximately 25%. As required to field sites and to donor/technical meetings as needed/possible.   Organization Background : The Wildlife Conservation Society (“WCS”) is a New York not-for-profit corporation founded by statute in 1895 as the New York Zoological Society. WCS saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through research, science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. That mission is achieved through our global conservation programs (WCS currently oversees a portfolio of more than 500...

Reports to : Executive Director, Conservation Studies Location: United Kingdom Country Program/Sector : Global Conservation Program / Conservation Studies Position Type : Full-Time Internal liaison: Conservation Solutions team, Communications team, Grants Management team Expected travel : TBD Organization Background : The Wildlife Conservation Society (“WCS”) is a New York not-for-profit corporation founded by statute in 1895 as the New York Zoological Society. WCS saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through research, science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. That mission is achieved through our global conservation programs (WCS currently oversees a portfolio of more than 500 conservation projects in 65 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and North America, and the oceans between them) and through the management of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife...

Position Overview The Energy, Extractives, and ESG Manager will be responsible for supporting BSR’s work with companies as part of the Infrastructure and Finance team with a specific focus on Energy & Extractives and general ESG topics. BSR’s global consulting work with Energy and Extractives companies covers a range of sustainability topics and encompasses a range of work, such as stakeholder and community engagement and development efforts; assessing human rights impacts, risks, and opportunities; sustainability strategy development; developing risk mitigation strategies, policies, and impact management plans; supporting sustainability and human rights reporting; and addressing human rights in the supply chain. Our broader work on ESG involves collaborating with energy, extractives, infrastructure, finance, and other companies to understand ESG topics, integrate ESG into business strategy, add ESG considerations to investment approaches, respond to rising investor and...

About the Position The Climate Program Manager provides leadership directing and coordinating implementation of the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan and energy and sustainability programs across all City departments and the community. This position will concentrate on education and outreach, advancing a legislative agenda, and working with elected officials and regional partners to implement the Climate Mitigation Plan.  Develops strategic partnerships to meet the carbon emissions reduction goals of the Climate Mitigation Plan, energy conservation programs, sustainability initiatives and associated education and outreach programs. Serves as a City-wide resource for emissions reduction and sustainability efforts. Responsibilities include program development, implementation and reporting. Uses technical software to model, monitor and evaluate progress towards meeting goals. Serves as staff liaison to both internal and external community partner organizations.  Reports on compliance...

THE POSITION SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE DEPARTMENT / ENERGY AND CLIMATE DIVISION To perform a wide variety of administrative and analytical support duties for the Energy and Climate division; participate and implement in administrative processes, procedures and programs especially related to division budgets; design and implement energy and climate related initiatives.  Participate in the preparation and administration of the Energy and Climate budget, maintain and monitor budgeting controls; assist in the preparation of quarterly budget reports and other budget-related documents.  Provide budget assistance to other divisions or initiatives in the Sustainability and Resilience Department as needed.  Provide technical assistance to City departments, residential and business customers and local institutions with energy and climate related efforts aimed at reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions and increasing local development of renewable energy generation and...

The Reserve is hiring for a Business Development Manager position. The primary responsibilities of the Business Development Manager is to promote the work of the Reserve, establish and grow relationships with carbon market participants, and represent the organization in various settings.  Desired Competencies Thinks strategically about the Reserve’s goals, promotes them internally and externally, and coordinates ideas and resources to achieve them. Uses good judgment and makes sound decisions. Provides honest, ethical, and positive leadership in the promotion of the Reserve’s mission and goals. Focuses on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them. Manages time and resources to effectively achieve organizational goals. Builds and sustains trusting internal and external relationships to ensure the Reserve’s mission and goals are achieved. Has a successful track record of supporting the development of programs in new markets....

Description The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) seeks a Regional Planning GIS Intern to support members of the Data Services Department on data analysis and mapping for local and regional planning projects.  The ideal candidate will be an experienced Esri ArcMap user with a strong interest in planning, sustainability, and social equity. Our team works on projects stemming from departments across the agency. Candidates should also be excited to work on several projects at once in diverse topic areas. This internship is a unique opportunity to work as part of a dynamic, collaborative, and interdisciplinary team focused on using data and technology to support informed regional planning. The Data Services Department is recognized as a national leader in data dissemination, regional indicators, scenario modeling, spatial analysis, and open source interactive websites. This position is part of the department’s Analytical Services team and will report to the manager of...

Description The Metropolitan Area Planning Council seeks an innovative and technically-skilled Research Analyst to conduct policy-oriented research in support of equitable and sustainable regional planning. The Analyst will help to  design, manage, and execute mixed-methods research to advance MAPC’s policy and planning initiatives. Research will encompass topics such as housing and economic development, public health, arts and culture, clean energy and the environment, land use, municipal governance, demographics, transportation, and others. Examples of recent projects include  Climate Vulnerability  mapping, analysis of the  housing impacts of COVID-19 , and analysis of the  diversity of the municipal workforce  in Metro Boston.  Applicants must be proficient in quantitative and spatial analysis, possess strong communication and data storytelling skills, and be familiar with issues and topics relevant to regional planning. This is an ideal position for someone excited...

DESCRIPTION At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. As part of our Climate Pledge to reach net zero carbon by 2040, we’re inventing solutions to drive carbon emissions out of our real-estate portfolio. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. As a Sustainability Program Manager you will be responsible for developing strategy and executing programs that reduce carbon emissions and improve the sustainability of our facilities and emerging business operations. This candidate will work with stakeholders throughout various Amazon teams, such as Real Estate, Transaction, Pre-Construction, Construction, Facility Maintenance, and new business teams to help design zero carbon facility solutions into new Amazon facilities. This role will focus on incorporating sustainable factors for new Amazon fulfillment/ sortation/ delivery stations. The role will focus on accelerating the deployment of sustainability broadly into our...