20 jobs found

Senior Manager, Investor Engagement, Water REQ22-72   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 website ( 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 resources.   The Senior Manager, Investor Engagement position helps lead our work with the investment community...

Job Summary: As the Communications Manager for the Center for Sustainable Business,  you will develop, craft and disseminate messages and materials that are understandable and actionable for the business community and the stakeholders that influence it. In this position, you will build upon and protect WRI’s brand as an independent and trusted NGO. You will be responsible for a communications strategy to disseminate The Center for Sustainable Business’s research, tools and thought leadership, and act as a critical part of the team supporting WRI’s Corporate Consultative Group communications. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications with regular collaboration with the Global Director of the Center for Sustainable Business as well as a wide network of communications professionals across WRI. The role requires both comfort working independently and a collaborative nature. This position is remote due to Covid-19 and follows WRI’s...

Job Title:       Administrator - Legal, Policy, and Markets Team Location:       Remote - Worldwide (requires some overlap with US business hours) Start Date:     Immediately Reports to:    Chief Legal, Policy, and Markets Officer Verra  is a global leader helping to tackle the world’s most intractable environmental and social challenges. As a mission-driven non-profit organization, Verra is committed to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve livelihoods and protect natural resources across the private and public sectors. We support climate action and sustainable development with standards, tools, and programs that credibly, transparently, and robustly assess environmental and social impacts and enable funding for sustaining and scaling up projects that verifiably deliver these benefits. We work in any arena where we see a need for clear standards, a role for market-based mechanisms, and an opportunity to generate significant environmental and...

Sustainability Specialist I/II/III Energy County of San Mateo $6,559 - $9,748 / Month   Are you passionate about sustainability, including issues such as energy efficiency and decarbonization, and being part of the evolving ways local governments can develop and implement programs to help San Mateo County communities?   The County of San Mateo's Office of Sustainability (OOS) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of  Sustainability Specialist (Energy)  to   coordinate energy efficiency and electrification programs, and assist our departments, community partners, and community members in planning for and implementing projects that reduce and manage energy use.   The  ideal candidate  has extensive expertise in energy efficiency, decarbonization, energy auditing, building performance, electric vehicles, water conservation, and/or associated sustainability issues. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, with the ability to...

Manager, Investor Engagement (Banking)   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 website ( www.ceres.org ).   Description and Responsibilities Ceres' Ambition 2030 is building a zero emissions economy by driving corporate ambition, transparency, and accountability for aggressive reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.  A key economic player is the banking sector.  Banks play a critical role in aligning the real economy to achieve the goals of net zero emissions by 205 and limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees.   The Manager, Investor Engagement, Banks will work with institutional investors advocating for...

Manager, Clean Vehicles REQ22-43   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 website ( www.ceres.org ).   Description & Responsibilities The Manager, Clean Vehicles, will join the transportation team at Ceres, supporting the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance (the Alliance).  The transportation team works with businesses and investors to  support companies with setting and achieving ambitious  fleet electrification goals  to accelerate the deployment of zero emission light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles in the U.S. The Manager will report to the Director, Clean Vehicles, and collaborate...

Job Title:                       Program Officer, Agriculture Innovation   Location:                       Remote - Worldwide (with significant overlap with Europe and US business hours)   Start Date:                    Immediately   Reports to:                   Senior Manager, Agriculture Innovation   Verra  is a global leader helping to tackle the world’s most intractable environmental and social challenges. As a mission-driven non-profit organization, Verra is committed to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve livelihoods and protect natural resources across the private and public sectors. We support climate action and sustainable development with standards, tools, and programs that credibly, transparently, and robustly assess environmental and social impacts and enable funding for sustaining and scaling up projects that verifiably deliver these benefits. We work in any arena where we see a need for clear standards, a role for...

Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Saguaro National Park is seeking Two Members to contribute to Trails Projects alongside NPS Staff. For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org . For more information on this position and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/778366.html   Start Date: June 22, 2022 End Date: November 2, 2022 *a 20-week minimum commitment is required * Location: Saguaro National Park, Tucson, AZ Saguaro National Park is located outside of the city of Tucson, AZ. The park is host to camping, hiking, and backpacking trails for every level of adventurer. The park protects its namesake, our nation's largest species of cacti, the giant saguaro. Summers in the Sonoran Desert can be extremely hot with temperatures exceeding 110 degrees and evening lows averaging 72 degrees. Winters present...

The Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG) is the largest nonprofit consumer and environmental advocacy organization in Vermont. Founded in 1972, VPIRG’s mission is to promote the health and well-being of Vermont’s people, environment, and locally based economy by informing and mobilizing individuals and communities across the state. Our staff of organizers and advocates has won dozens of victories including landmark legislation regulating clean energy, toxic chemical reform, campaign finance, health care, genetically engineered food labeling, and many more. Each year, VPIRG runs a massive summer outreach campaign from our Burlington office, Monday through Thursday. As a canvasser, you’ll be biking or walking door to door, talking to Vermonters about current political issues, fundraising, and building our membership base – and every week, there are opportunities to camp and work out of one of Vermont’s scenic state parks! Canvassers earn $15/hr to start, with bonuses and...

Job Title: Program Officer (PO)/Senior Program Officer (SPO), Auditor and Accreditation Body Engagement (multiple positions) Location: Remote - Worldwide (with significant overlap with US business hours) Start Date: Immediately (or whenever the hiring manager wants this person to be brought onboard Reports to: Senior Manager Auditor and Accreditation Body Engagement   Verra is a global leader helping to tackle the world’s most intractable environmental and social challenges. As a mission-driven non-profit organization, Verra is committed to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve livelihoods and protect natural resources across the private and public sectors. We support climate action and sustainable development with standards, tools and programs that credibly, transparently and robustly assess environmental and social impacts and enable funding for sustaining and scaling up projects that verifiably deliver these benefits. We work in...

Open Role: Strategy Manager Location:   Flexible, Global location Reports to:   Strategy Director Salary:   Generous salary and benefits package in line with experience. $90,000 - $100,000 USD with healthcare on top if based in the US, adjusted for the market and experience depending on the candidate’s location. BACKGROUND/SUMMARY The   Stichting Funder Forum   (SFF) is a small team supporting a network of funders that work to create a systemic shift away from oil and gas, in service to a safer climate future. Established in 2021, SFF is an informal forum of actors and organizations engaged in assessing and discussing the energy transformations that are taking place globally. To achieve the objective SFF works with both global and regional philanthropies to help enhance existing initiatives or help incubate new initiatives to have the most impact in support of these goals. To enhance our impact the SFF is seeking a highly motivated and proactive...

RRS is a mission orientated company dedicated to community-centered sustainability, materials management, and climate solutions since incorporating in 1986. In that time, we have grown to nearly 60 employees in four countries and have conducted over 1,000 projects around the globe.  RRS is composed of strategists, planners, engineers, economists, technical analysts, businesspeople, and communications specialists. Our experts operate confidently across the materials management supply chain, identifying the best opportunities to effect change, and developing pathways to long-term value.      RRS has grown with the industry, developed new solutions for waste and recycling operations and paved the way for clients, both public and private, to develop waste diversion and recycling operations that are aligned with client context and grounded in technology, proven metrics, and decades of experience. Our breadth of experience includes stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, program...

Join American Conservation Experience and come see the country, explore your public lands, and do meaningful work to conserve the environment while supporting local communities. Participate in ACE's Crew program to experience your public lands in a whole new way while learning valuable job skills, making money towards education, and building lasting personal and professional connections. Start your journey with ACE today, and discover where your path will lead! Members of our crew program can expect to get a wide range of experiences while working alongside land management professionals and ACE staff. Members learn new skills and do everything from building new trails, removing invasive plants, planting native plants, historic preservation, to fencing for wildlife and range management on public lands. Member compensation and benefits offer exceptional value. This package includes free housing, program meals, industry recognized job skills training, project transportation,...

Rose Companies is one of the country’s leading developers and investors in sustainable, affordable, and mixed- income multifamily real estate. The company’s mission is to strengthen communities of opportunity by developing innovative real estate solutions that build value, enhance resilience, and cultivate well-being. Since its founding in 1989, the firm has been recognized for design excellence and for creating successful models that enhance the ability of our residents, and the communities they live in, to thrive. The firm’s innovative work has modeled widely duplicated solutions and won awards from a wide range of notable organizations, including the Urban Land Institute, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the American Planning Association, the American Institute of Architects, and many others. Rose Companies is a leader in developing beautiful, green affordable and mixed-income projects that help equalize the landscape of opportunity for all. The Development...

Summary: American Conservation Experience, a non-profit conservation corps with a divisional branch in Hurricane, Utah is looking for members to come join our team of young adults working on meaningful conservation projects throughout the Mountain West region. This opportunity is intended for those looking to learn valuable skills for their career while immersed in a community of like-minded young professionals from around the country. Members work for 12 or 24 weeks on projects including ecological restoration, habitat improvement, and trail maintenance and construction, all while completing a term of AmeriCorps service. While serving, members typically have 6 days off between each project to enjoy the Mountain West region's abundant beauty and recreational opportunities with their friends and colleagues. Take your first step towards beginning or advancing your career by applying with us today! Start Date: May 18th, June 1st, and July 12th, 2022 Estimated End...