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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...

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...

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...

NEW OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: GAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND EXPLORE CAREERS IN NATURAL RESOURCES! MCC’s Conservation and Climate Resiliency Fellows (CF) program makes a measurable difference in conservation and climate change efforts while preparing individuals to attain meaningful natural resource careers. The program is designed specifically for young adults to gain a better understanding of potential natural resource career opportunities while building necessary skillsets to move forward in careers that combat climate change, improve watersheds and positively impact communities through sustainability initiatives. Projects include: climate resiliency initiatives, wildlife and fisheries habitat restoration, rangeland science/botany, soil science/health, forestry, invasive species treatment, recreation management, ArcGIS mapping, stream and wetland restoration, cave and karst feature surveys, conservation education and outreach, volunteer management and more....