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Students are often at the forefront of movements to build a better future for our country. Whether or not those students make real progress depends on whether they are organized, have the skills to be effective and have a strategic plan to get things done. The Student PIRGs have been working for 50 years to amplify the power of student activism, and help students make real change, right now. By recruiting, training and working alongside student activists on campaigns that get results, our organizers are helping to build a greener and healthier future. And as the nation has struggled with the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve made sure that our crucial organizing work can happen digitally — and launched campaigns to advocate for policies that will keep people healthy and safe during the crisis. Our chapters on campuses across the country provide the training, professional support and resources students need to tackle climate change, protect public health, revitalize our democracy by...

OPEN recruitment for 2021   HOT JOBS WITH NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PARK RANGERS and PARK GUIDES   See the  current list  of National Park Service  Winter-Summer-Seasonal-Temporary  PAR RANGER and GUIDE Jobs! Check back frequently - jobs list is updated daily   Environmental Education and Interpretation Natural and Cultural Resources Management Wilderness and Backcountry Law Enforcement  Outdoor Recreation Visitor Assistance These are temporary Park Ranger and Park Guide jobs for fiscal year 2021.  Get experience.  Make professional contacts.  Work in great places. Launch your career! Short Deadlines APPLY NOW WINTER/SPRING/UMMER 2020-2021  Temporary-Seasonal NPS parks jobs.   Remember to say you found these opportunities at EnvironmentalCareer.com

The Climate and Energy Program is focused on laying the groundwork for ambitious federal climate policy driven by science, justice, and climate equity. We build political power for climate action from the ground up and promote new models of renewable energy production that support energy democracy. Our intersectional program of work seeks to advance economic and racial justice, and includes campaigns at the national level as well as in North Carolina and Memphis, Tennessee. Our approach is rooted in a position of solidarity domestically and internationally. Our climate and energy work strives to: (1)  ground our advocacy in the need for a rapid managed decline of the supply of fossil fuels to hold global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius; (2) center environmental justice, climate equity, and human and civil rights and protections of Black, Brown, Indigenous, low-wealth, immigrant, and other marginalized communities; and (3) support  the right to dignified livelihoods for...

Environmental Safety Officers coordinate environmental, safety, and health compliance programs and conduct inspections to support CIA’s environmental safety program at Agency facilities. About the Job As an Environmental Safety Officer for CIA, you will be responsible for supporting CIA’s environmental safety program at Agency facilities. You will serve as a technical expert and as a program manager when required. Responsibilities include: Coordinate all environmental, safety, and health (ES&H) compliance programs at your location of assignment Conduct ES&H inspections to ensure compliance with applicable standards and prevailing professional practices Provide ES&H training for Agency employees Investigate ES&H incidents to ensure that action is taken to correct deficiencies or violations of standards Investigate employee complaints and suggestions regarding hazardous conditions Maintain site ES&H records and manage support contracts...

This is a combined recruitment, hiring for the following: 1) 9920 Environmental Outreach Aide (3 vacancies), and 2) 9922 Environmental Outreach Associate (2 vacancies) Do you enjoy talking with people? Are you passionate about making a positive difference in your community? If so, we invite you to join the Environment Now team by applying for the Environmental Outreach positions. You’ll use your communications skills to engage the public in building a better future for San Franciscans. The San Francisco Department of Environment is recognized worldwide for its environmental policies, is a great place to work, and offers an attractive benefits package, including healthcare and paid time off. This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies for the 9920 Environmental Outreach Aide and 9922 Environmental Outreach Associate positions, including positions that may require bilingual skills in Chinese, Vietnamese, (Cantonese, Mandarin, or both) and Spanish. Who We Are The San...

Job Description The Virginia Department of Conservation ( DCR ) is the state’s lead conservation agency, and it takes a diverse agency to work for a diverse commonwealth.   DCR   protects what people care about – clean water, natural habitats, and access to the outdoors, open spaces, and safe infrastructure. The   DCR   Division of Soil and Water Conservation works with 47 Soil and Water Conservation Districts, farmers, urban and suburban landowners, and other land managers to reduce harmful runoff in Virginia’s waters. This division works to reduce nutrients and sediment that can impact the quality of Virginia’s waters, including the nation’s largest estuary, the Chesapeake Bay. DCR   seeks to hire a   Diversity Outreach Graduate Student Intern . The Diversity Intern will assist with the development, revision, and approval of certain policy initiatives that impact Virginia’s Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost Share ( VACS ) Program, as well as other...

Title:  Education and Interpretation Individual Placement Location:   Shenandoah National Park (Luray, Virginia) Estimated Project Dates:   March 1 – August 27, 2021 or April 25 – October 22, 2021 (or 26 weeks) Status:  This is a full-time, seasonal 900 hour AmeriCorps National Service position. Questions?   Contact   ACCrecruiting@conservationlegacy.org     Position Summary: The Education and Interpretation Individual Placement is an internship position based at Shenandoah National Park (SHEN) in Virginia. Interns may work out of Dickey Ridge Visitor Center (North District, mile 4.6), Byrd Visitor Center (Central District, mile 51) or the Education Office (Park Headquarters). The Individual Placement (IP) will work with and report directly to National Park Service Staff. Interpretation and Education Individual Placements are responsible for preparing and presenting programs for the general public and educational groups including guided walks and hikes,...

Director, Campaigns, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets 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 ). Here is more information on the Ceres Accelerator    https://www.ceres.org/accelerator .  Description & Responsibilities Ceres is searching for a full-time Campaign Director to coordinate all actors and pieces of mobilizing investors and financial institutions to step up action to address the climate crisis.   The first project to manage is Ceres’ Accelerator Net Zero Finance Campaign. This position is designed for a highly motivated, self-starter with prior...

Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Deputy Director, Siting, Transmission and Environmental Protection Division, the Energy Resources Specialist III (Managerial), Office Manager, manages, plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Compliance Office. This includes project managers, and other professional staff engaged in the review and analysis of energy facility compliance policies, power plant amendment projects, enforcement of conditions of certification, and other policy issues related to the Siting, Transmission and Environmental Protection Division’s compliance program. The incumbent advises the Deputy Director, the Executive Director, and the Commissioners on compliance program and policy matters. Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CECRecruitmentSurvey You will find additional information about the job in the   Duty Statement . Working Conditions Due to the...

MCC’s Conservation Intern (CI) program makes a measurable difference in conservation efforts while strengthening the experience of young adults. CI's serve at partnering federal/state agencies, nonprofits, tribal offices, and other community-based conservation organizations across the region. The three-month AmeriCorps term of service extends from May - August and members gain insight into natural resource-related fieldwork throughout Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and the Dakotas.   Term Dates: 5/12/21 – 8/13/21     Living Allowance: $504 bi-weekly AmeriCorps Education Award: $1,678 upon successful completion of the program Location: Varies based on host site placement Application Deadline: February 14, 2021     APPLY HERE: https://www.mtcorps.org/joinmcc/individual-placement-programs/conservation-interns-and-fellows.html Application deadline is February 14th   Please contact staff at ipprograms@mtcorps.org or 406-587-4475 with any questions....

MCC’s Conservation Fellow (CF) program makes a measurable difference in conservation efforts while strengthening the experience of recent college graduates. CFs serve at partnering federal/state agencies, nonprofits, tribal offices, and other community-based conservation organizations across the region gaining hands-on experience. The six-month term of service extends from May - October and members gain professional experience with partner organizations located throughout Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and the Dakotas. Members in this program are exposed to the various seasonally driven requirements for natural resource-related work throughout the west. Term Dates: 5/12/21 – 10/1/21     Living Allowance: $504 bi-weekly; Health Insurance at no cost AmeriCorps Education Award: $2,417 upon successful completion of the program Location: Varies based on host organization location Application Deadline: February 14, 2021     APPLY HERE:...