sPower
2180 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
The sPower finance team is comprised of over 30 members, divided into Structured Finance, M&A, FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Treasury as well as working with the development team’s Origination department. The rotation program will cover four of those areas over two years. At the end of the two-year program, analysts will join a group permanently. We’re looking for smart, motivated individuals with diverse and educational backgrounds to help drive our future success and share in our collective achievements.
The position will be a permanent hire in Salt Lake City. The rotation would then likely be the following:
(1) Structured Finance, (2) Treasury, (3) Origination, (4) M&A
Rotational Program offers
The sPower Rotational program is a two-year development program designed to (1) create a fundamental skill set in project finance and M&A, (2) teach crucial leadership skills and (3) provide a rich experience through a challenging, fast-paced rotational program. Candidates will get a holistic view of the company through cross-business unit and cross-functional rotations and participation in development opportunities, including mentoring, and exposure to executives. Candidates will have the opportunity to be paired with a mentor to build a strong relationship and establish short - and long- range career goals. Active participation in the program will equip candidates with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive performance and integration among business functions
The Recruiting Process
HR will source resumes and circulate to hiring managers. Selected applicants will be invited to interview with the hiring team.
Who is Eligible?
Candidates must be graduating with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (MA is a plus). Degrees with a business focus (economics, finance, applied math, science, etc.) will be considered but the key is the person, not the degree. Strong candidates will exhibit the following:
Strong business and financial savvy with the ability to support a high-performance organization that will deliver operational excellence and meet or exceed financial targets
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Knowledge and capabilities to work in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point
Diligent, detailed oriented, and dynamic. Able to self-organize priorities
Strong aptitude to learn complex concepts (tax rules, energy policy, financial structures, etc.)
Fun to work with
How is Performance on the Program Evaluated
Performance will be evaluated at two levels. Each hosting manager will evaluate candidates twice during the rotation: at the mid-point and upon completion. Upon completion of the two-year program, candidates will coordinate with hosting managers to transition to a full-time challenging position consistent with career interests and the needs of the company.
The Finance Group is Comprised of the Following Groups:
Structured Finance – supports all aspects of project development, PPA execution and project construction with financial analysis and capital raising. The team is exposed to an assortment of innovative financing options. This variety of deals requires team members to adapt to each one quickly and it presents the opportunity to learn from unique interconnected financial, legal, tax, and project execution challenges. In 2018, the team raised approximately $1.3 billion in construction debt and tax equity. The rotational analyst will be responsible for the financial modeling of tax equity and debt transactions and will be a key deal team member supporting the execution and financial closing for sPower renewable energy projects.
Mergers & Acquisitions – focused on analyzing potential project acquisitions in all stages of development which would support sPower’s continued growth. The team members screen all potential deals by gathering supporting information on the asset’s projected cash flows and development status (including engineering, interconnection, permitting, etc.). In 2018, the team acquired a $39 million interest in a project based in Idaho and screened over [ ] projects. The Rotational Analyst will be expected to participate in the financial modeling and due diligence process for all potential acquisitions.
Treasury – Oversees and maintains the sPower’s cash forecasting process, works with project managers to forecast future costs, coordinates cash forecast items and payments, processes capital call requests and parent loans with company’s shareholders, cash draws on revolving line of credit, manage issuance letters of credit
Accounting – responsible for supervising all day-to-day operations of the sPower’s accounting including review of account reconciliations, management of the month-end close process, accounts payable, journal entries, intercompany transactions, prepaid and leasing transactions and providing accurate and timely financial reports.
Tax – responsible for managing and coordinating sPower’s process over Hypothetical Liquidation at Book Value (HLBV) accounting including updating and managing the related models as well as making the appropriate journal entries. This position will also coordinate and manage several other tax accounting matters as needed.
FP&A – responsible for managing and coordinating sPower’s GAAP budgeting and forecast processes and plays a key role in company’s monthly reporting processes. Works with various corporate directors to develop and build budgets and forecasts, management of sPower’s adaptive planning system.
Origination (Development Team) - work with the team to craft proposals to sell the power from our solar, wind and storage assets to utilities, banks and increasing the large corporate buyers (like Microsoft and Facebook).
sPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation and gender identity. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Feb 14, 2020
Full time
The sPower finance team is comprised of over 30 members, divided into Structured Finance, M&A, FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Treasury as well as working with the development team’s Origination department. The rotation program will cover four of those areas over two years. At the end of the two-year program, analysts will join a group permanently. We’re looking for smart, motivated individuals with diverse and educational backgrounds to help drive our future success and share in our collective achievements.
The position will be a permanent hire in Salt Lake City. The rotation would then likely be the following:
(1) Structured Finance, (2) Treasury, (3) Origination, (4) M&A
Rotational Program offers
The sPower Rotational program is a two-year development program designed to (1) create a fundamental skill set in project finance and M&A, (2) teach crucial leadership skills and (3) provide a rich experience through a challenging, fast-paced rotational program. Candidates will get a holistic view of the company through cross-business unit and cross-functional rotations and participation in development opportunities, including mentoring, and exposure to executives. Candidates will have the opportunity to be paired with a mentor to build a strong relationship and establish short - and long- range career goals. Active participation in the program will equip candidates with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive performance and integration among business functions
The Recruiting Process
HR will source resumes and circulate to hiring managers. Selected applicants will be invited to interview with the hiring team.
Who is Eligible?
Candidates must be graduating with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (MA is a plus). Degrees with a business focus (economics, finance, applied math, science, etc.) will be considered but the key is the person, not the degree. Strong candidates will exhibit the following:
Strong business and financial savvy with the ability to support a high-performance organization that will deliver operational excellence and meet or exceed financial targets
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Knowledge and capabilities to work in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point
Diligent, detailed oriented, and dynamic. Able to self-organize priorities
Strong aptitude to learn complex concepts (tax rules, energy policy, financial structures, etc.)
Fun to work with
How is Performance on the Program Evaluated
Performance will be evaluated at two levels. Each hosting manager will evaluate candidates twice during the rotation: at the mid-point and upon completion. Upon completion of the two-year program, candidates will coordinate with hosting managers to transition to a full-time challenging position consistent with career interests and the needs of the company.
The Finance Group is Comprised of the Following Groups:
Structured Finance – supports all aspects of project development, PPA execution and project construction with financial analysis and capital raising. The team is exposed to an assortment of innovative financing options. This variety of deals requires team members to adapt to each one quickly and it presents the opportunity to learn from unique interconnected financial, legal, tax, and project execution challenges. In 2018, the team raised approximately $1.3 billion in construction debt and tax equity. The rotational analyst will be responsible for the financial modeling of tax equity and debt transactions and will be a key deal team member supporting the execution and financial closing for sPower renewable energy projects.
Mergers & Acquisitions – focused on analyzing potential project acquisitions in all stages of development which would support sPower’s continued growth. The team members screen all potential deals by gathering supporting information on the asset’s projected cash flows and development status (including engineering, interconnection, permitting, etc.). In 2018, the team acquired a $39 million interest in a project based in Idaho and screened over [ ] projects. The Rotational Analyst will be expected to participate in the financial modeling and due diligence process for all potential acquisitions.
Treasury – Oversees and maintains the sPower’s cash forecasting process, works with project managers to forecast future costs, coordinates cash forecast items and payments, processes capital call requests and parent loans with company’s shareholders, cash draws on revolving line of credit, manage issuance letters of credit
Accounting – responsible for supervising all day-to-day operations of the sPower’s accounting including review of account reconciliations, management of the month-end close process, accounts payable, journal entries, intercompany transactions, prepaid and leasing transactions and providing accurate and timely financial reports.
Tax – responsible for managing and coordinating sPower’s process over Hypothetical Liquidation at Book Value (HLBV) accounting including updating and managing the related models as well as making the appropriate journal entries. This position will also coordinate and manage several other tax accounting matters as needed.
FP&A – responsible for managing and coordinating sPower’s GAAP budgeting and forecast processes and plays a key role in company’s monthly reporting processes. Works with various corporate directors to develop and build budgets and forecasts, management of sPower’s adaptive planning system.
Origination (Development Team) - work with the team to craft proposals to sell the power from our solar, wind and storage assets to utilities, banks and increasing the large corporate buyers (like Microsoft and Facebook).
sPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation and gender identity. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
sPower Development Rotational Program
The sPower development team comprises approximately 70 members, located in five separate offices (Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Long Beach, Richmond and New York). Teams are divided into eight areas of expertise and the rotation program will cover four of those areas over two years. At the end of the two-year program, analysts will join a group permanently.
The position will be a permanent hire in Salt Lake City. The rotation would then likely be the following:
(1) Origination, (2) Trading, Markets and Pricing, (3) Land Acquisition & Real Estate, (4) Strategic Development
Rotational Program Offers
The sPower Rotational program is a two-year, four track level development program designed to (1) create a fundamental skill set in project development, (2) teach crucial leadership skills and (3) provide a rich experience through a challenging, fast-paced rotational program.
Candidates will get a holistic view of the company through cross-business unit and cross-functional rotations and participation in development opportunities, including mentoring, and exposure to executives. Candidates will have the opportunity to be paired with a mentor to build a strong relationship and establish short - and long- range career goals. Active participation in the program will equip candidates with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive performance and integration among business functions.
The Recruiting Process
HR will source resumes and circulate to hiring managers. Selected applicants will be invited to interview with the hiring team. Candidates should include cover letter with resume.
Who is Eligible?
Candidates must be graduating with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Strong candidates will exhibit sound leadership, analytical and communication skills. The following degrees will be considered but the key is the person, not the nature of the degree:
Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Computer Science, Manufacturing, Chemical, Civil
All things environmentally focused or else good for the world
City/Urban Planners
Anything ending with …ology
Degrees that are not listed above but which you are passionate about
How is Performance on the Program Evaluated
Performance will be evaluated at two levels. Each hosting manager will evaluate candidates twice during the rotation: at the mid-point and upon completion. Upon completion of the two-year program, candidates will coordinate with hosting managers to transition to a full-time challenging position consistent with career interests and the needs of the company.
The Development Group is Comprised of the Following Groups:
Origination – work with the team to craft proposals to sell the power from our solar, wind and storage assets to utilities, banks and increasing the large corporate buyers (like Microsoft and Facebook)
Development – developers are the quarterbacks of the overall multi-year process, closely working with each individual team to craft a product that can be economically built
Land Acquisition – The land team is the first in the field. This team helps to build the underlying project position working regularly with the local owners to find the perfect spot and get the necessary permissions
Real Estate – What the land acquisition team buys or leases, the real estate team makes perfect. Did grandpa really have the right to give that land parcel to his best friend? As we build the projects, it’s the real estate team that is most likely to detect any differences between where we said we were digging a hole or building a road and where we did it
Permitting – many authorities must agree to our renewable projects (cities and states, protectors of the local flora and fauna, owners of the electric grid, the FAA and sometimes the Navajo nation). This group coordinates the interaction and permitting process with them all
Interconnection – projects are cool to visit but the secret sauce is in connecting them to the almost impossible to comprehend electrical grid. This group accomplishes that goal filing new queue positions, managing the integration of our power to the grid and ultimately helping us to understand how we can do the same better and faster on the next project
Strategic Development – this group crafts the company’s long-term strategy selecting the states and regions that we want to enter 3 – 5 years before the origination team sells the power. Heavier on research and strategy and less project specific than some other groups
Trading, Markets and Pricing – This group is the analytical core of the dev team providing a wide suite of services ranging from creation of the underlying financial models, assessment of the quantifiable risks in our contracts and in the long-term managing the revenue of our market based trades.
sPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation and gender identity. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Feb 12, 2020
Full time
sPower Development Rotational Program
The sPower development team comprises approximately 70 members, located in five separate offices (Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Long Beach, Richmond and New York). Teams are divided into eight areas of expertise and the rotation program will cover four of those areas over two years. At the end of the two-year program, analysts will join a group permanently.
The position will be a permanent hire in Salt Lake City. The rotation would then likely be the following:
(1) Origination, (2) Trading, Markets and Pricing, (3) Land Acquisition & Real Estate, (4) Strategic Development
Rotational Program Offers
The sPower Rotational program is a two-year, four track level development program designed to (1) create a fundamental skill set in project development, (2) teach crucial leadership skills and (3) provide a rich experience through a challenging, fast-paced rotational program.
Candidates will get a holistic view of the company through cross-business unit and cross-functional rotations and participation in development opportunities, including mentoring, and exposure to executives. Candidates will have the opportunity to be paired with a mentor to build a strong relationship and establish short - and long- range career goals. Active participation in the program will equip candidates with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive performance and integration among business functions.
The Recruiting Process
HR will source resumes and circulate to hiring managers. Selected applicants will be invited to interview with the hiring team. Candidates should include cover letter with resume.
Who is Eligible?
Candidates must be graduating with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Strong candidates will exhibit sound leadership, analytical and communication skills. The following degrees will be considered but the key is the person, not the nature of the degree:
Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Computer Science, Manufacturing, Chemical, Civil
All things environmentally focused or else good for the world
City/Urban Planners
Anything ending with …ology
Degrees that are not listed above but which you are passionate about
How is Performance on the Program Evaluated
Performance will be evaluated at two levels. Each hosting manager will evaluate candidates twice during the rotation: at the mid-point and upon completion. Upon completion of the two-year program, candidates will coordinate with hosting managers to transition to a full-time challenging position consistent with career interests and the needs of the company.
The Development Group is Comprised of the Following Groups:
Origination – work with the team to craft proposals to sell the power from our solar, wind and storage assets to utilities, banks and increasing the large corporate buyers (like Microsoft and Facebook)
Development – developers are the quarterbacks of the overall multi-year process, closely working with each individual team to craft a product that can be economically built
Land Acquisition – The land team is the first in the field. This team helps to build the underlying project position working regularly with the local owners to find the perfect spot and get the necessary permissions
Real Estate – What the land acquisition team buys or leases, the real estate team makes perfect. Did grandpa really have the right to give that land parcel to his best friend? As we build the projects, it’s the real estate team that is most likely to detect any differences between where we said we were digging a hole or building a road and where we did it
Permitting – many authorities must agree to our renewable projects (cities and states, protectors of the local flora and fauna, owners of the electric grid, the FAA and sometimes the Navajo nation). This group coordinates the interaction and permitting process with them all
Interconnection – projects are cool to visit but the secret sauce is in connecting them to the almost impossible to comprehend electrical grid. This group accomplishes that goal filing new queue positions, managing the integration of our power to the grid and ultimately helping us to understand how we can do the same better and faster on the next project
Strategic Development – this group crafts the company’s long-term strategy selecting the states and regions that we want to enter 3 – 5 years before the origination team sells the power. Heavier on research and strategy and less project specific than some other groups
Trading, Markets and Pricing – This group is the analytical core of the dev team providing a wide suite of services ranging from creation of the underlying financial models, assessment of the quantifiable risks in our contracts and in the long-term managing the revenue of our market based trades.
sPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation and gender identity. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Please note that we are hiring 2 different positions for the Energy and Climate team through this one posting. The skill set and responsibilities are the same but the portfolio of the work is different. The positions are:
Energy Campaign Representative- 18 month assignment
Climate & Public Lands Campaign Representative- Permanent position
As you move through this application you will be asked which one you would like to be considered for or if you would like to be considered for both.
**Please submit your resume and cover letter through the online application**
The Wilderness Society (TWS) is expanding its Energy & Climate Program, which defends places too wild to drill and works to ensure public lands are managed as part of a solution to climate change. TWS seeks a highly motivated and collaborative individual to join our team in DC to help advocate for and defend policies to reduce the impact coal, oil and gas development has on our wildlands, climate and people.
TWS is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to protect wilderness and inspire Americans to care for our wild places. We believe public lands belong to and should benefit all of us. We strive to ensure our organization and work embodies the cultures and perspectives of people and communities across our nation, and connects and inspires people to care about the outdoors.
The Energy and Climate Campaign Representative will assist in developing campaign strategies and tactics, produce education and advocacy materials, and represent TWS in meetings with partners and decision makers. Working with the Communications team and others, the Campaign Representative will develop messaging and materials for various campaigns, oversee execution of tactics that drive coverage consistent with our messages, and translate opportunities to influence national policy to on-the-ground advocacy. Where appropriate, the Campaign Representative will educate the public about our issues as a public spokesperson through media outreach, editorial board meetings, and other communications tactics to build and demonstrate support for our campaign goals. This is a highly collaborative role that involves quick turnaround and attention to detail to help ensure the needs of the campaign are met. Reporting to the Campaign Manager for the Energy and Climate Campaign this position works in an integrated fashion with other TWS staff in communications, regional field offices, government relations, policy and planning experts, and research staff.
This position plays an important role in supporting an inclusive organizational culture that is grounded in trust and accountability to shared goals and outcomes. TWS has made diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic priorities for the organization and the Energy and Climate Campaign Representative will integrate these priorities throughout our advocacy work. Across our team, we aspire to be campaign oriented, nimble, collaborative, innovative, transparent, and supportive of staff – our greatest asset.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Organize and execute equitable and inclusive priority Too Wild To Drill and fossil fuel emissions reduction campaigns; coordinating across government relations, communications, and the core team to achieve programmatic goals to reduce the impact oil, gas, and coal has on our wildlands and climate. (Energy Campaign Representative)
Or
Organize and execute equitable and inclusive priority “Climate Plan for Public Lands” campaign, by coordinating across government relations, communications, and the core team to achieve programmatic goals to make public lands part of the climate solution. (Climate & Public Lands Campaign Representative)
Duties for both, Energy Campaign Rep and Climate & Public Lands Rep:
Work with government relations and regional staff to engage Members of Congress, including managing lobby trips in D.C. for grasstops advocates and identifying and engaging new and non-traditional advocates.
Research and produce advocacy materials and products including but not limited to fact sheets, reports, story maps, issue briefs and web content for multiple audiences, including Congress, TWS members, and the public.
Represent TWS in coalitions; ensure effective collaboration and coordination with partners.
Support other Energy & Climate programmatic work as needed, including development and implementation of digital product, assisting with events and trainings, etc.
Qualifications
2 to 5years of experience related to advocacy campaigns, policy or communications.
Experience working with state, local or national coalitions and engaging diverse partners.
Experience using communication and digital campaign tactics, especially running digital, and text message platforms such as Hustle and other tools alike.
Ability to successfully manage internal and external collaborative efforts (meetings) with diverse teams from across the country in different time zones.
Live the values of equity and inclusion and understand the importance that they play in the environmental movement.
Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with many simultaneous moving pieces.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
Track record working successfully in teams representing a rich mix of talent, backgrounds, and perspectives—across race and gender.
Strong ability to craft advocacy materials, including digital and social media pieces.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
The Wilderness Society offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; sick and vacation leave; a sabbatical program; and a retirement plan. TWS is an equal opportunity employer and actively works to ensure fair treatment of our employees and constituents across culture, socioeconomic status, race, marital or family situation, gender, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, physical ability, veteran status or sexual orientation.
As an organization, we aspire to being inclusive in the work that we do, and in the kind of organization we are. Internally this means working as a team that listens to different points of view, recognizes the contributions of every employee and empowers each employee to bring their whole selves to work every day. Externally this means ensuring that public lands are inclusive and welcoming, so that our shared wildlands can help people and nature to thrive. We are committed to equity throughout our work, which we define as our commitment to realizing the promise of our public lands and ensuring that all can share in their universal benefits.
To learn more about our commitment, please see http://wilderness.org/our-commitment-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-wilderness-society
Feb 10, 2020
Full time
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Please note that we are hiring 2 different positions for the Energy and Climate team through this one posting. The skill set and responsibilities are the same but the portfolio of the work is different. The positions are:
Energy Campaign Representative- 18 month assignment
Climate & Public Lands Campaign Representative- Permanent position
As you move through this application you will be asked which one you would like to be considered for or if you would like to be considered for both.
**Please submit your resume and cover letter through the online application**
The Wilderness Society (TWS) is expanding its Energy & Climate Program, which defends places too wild to drill and works to ensure public lands are managed as part of a solution to climate change. TWS seeks a highly motivated and collaborative individual to join our team in DC to help advocate for and defend policies to reduce the impact coal, oil and gas development has on our wildlands, climate and people.
TWS is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to protect wilderness and inspire Americans to care for our wild places. We believe public lands belong to and should benefit all of us. We strive to ensure our organization and work embodies the cultures and perspectives of people and communities across our nation, and connects and inspires people to care about the outdoors.
The Energy and Climate Campaign Representative will assist in developing campaign strategies and tactics, produce education and advocacy materials, and represent TWS in meetings with partners and decision makers. Working with the Communications team and others, the Campaign Representative will develop messaging and materials for various campaigns, oversee execution of tactics that drive coverage consistent with our messages, and translate opportunities to influence national policy to on-the-ground advocacy. Where appropriate, the Campaign Representative will educate the public about our issues as a public spokesperson through media outreach, editorial board meetings, and other communications tactics to build and demonstrate support for our campaign goals. This is a highly collaborative role that involves quick turnaround and attention to detail to help ensure the needs of the campaign are met. Reporting to the Campaign Manager for the Energy and Climate Campaign this position works in an integrated fashion with other TWS staff in communications, regional field offices, government relations, policy and planning experts, and research staff.
This position plays an important role in supporting an inclusive organizational culture that is grounded in trust and accountability to shared goals and outcomes. TWS has made diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic priorities for the organization and the Energy and Climate Campaign Representative will integrate these priorities throughout our advocacy work. Across our team, we aspire to be campaign oriented, nimble, collaborative, innovative, transparent, and supportive of staff – our greatest asset.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Organize and execute equitable and inclusive priority Too Wild To Drill and fossil fuel emissions reduction campaigns; coordinating across government relations, communications, and the core team to achieve programmatic goals to reduce the impact oil, gas, and coal has on our wildlands and climate. (Energy Campaign Representative)
Or
Organize and execute equitable and inclusive priority “Climate Plan for Public Lands” campaign, by coordinating across government relations, communications, and the core team to achieve programmatic goals to make public lands part of the climate solution. (Climate & Public Lands Campaign Representative)
Duties for both, Energy Campaign Rep and Climate & Public Lands Rep:
Work with government relations and regional staff to engage Members of Congress, including managing lobby trips in D.C. for grasstops advocates and identifying and engaging new and non-traditional advocates.
Research and produce advocacy materials and products including but not limited to fact sheets, reports, story maps, issue briefs and web content for multiple audiences, including Congress, TWS members, and the public.
Represent TWS in coalitions; ensure effective collaboration and coordination with partners.
Support other Energy & Climate programmatic work as needed, including development and implementation of digital product, assisting with events and trainings, etc.
Qualifications
2 to 5years of experience related to advocacy campaigns, policy or communications.
Experience working with state, local or national coalitions and engaging diverse partners.
Experience using communication and digital campaign tactics, especially running digital, and text message platforms such as Hustle and other tools alike.
Ability to successfully manage internal and external collaborative efforts (meetings) with diverse teams from across the country in different time zones.
Live the values of equity and inclusion and understand the importance that they play in the environmental movement.
Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with many simultaneous moving pieces.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
Track record working successfully in teams representing a rich mix of talent, backgrounds, and perspectives—across race and gender.
Strong ability to craft advocacy materials, including digital and social media pieces.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
The Wilderness Society offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; sick and vacation leave; a sabbatical program; and a retirement plan. TWS is an equal opportunity employer and actively works to ensure fair treatment of our employees and constituents across culture, socioeconomic status, race, marital or family situation, gender, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, physical ability, veteran status or sexual orientation.
As an organization, we aspire to being inclusive in the work that we do, and in the kind of organization we are. Internally this means working as a team that listens to different points of view, recognizes the contributions of every employee and empowers each employee to bring their whole selves to work every day. Externally this means ensuring that public lands are inclusive and welcoming, so that our shared wildlands can help people and nature to thrive. We are committed to equity throughout our work, which we define as our commitment to realizing the promise of our public lands and ensuring that all can share in their universal benefits.
To learn more about our commitment, please see http://wilderness.org/our-commitment-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-wilderness-society
American Conservation Experience
Santa Fe, NM, USA
Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) National Trails office (NTIR), is seeking ONE (1) Santa Fe Trail Fellow to work directly with the NTIR staff and assist primarily with Santa Fe Trail Bicentennial event planning, outreach, and collaboration, but also with outreach work with eight other national historic trails.
These opportunities are intended for enthusiastic individuals with a background in community engagement, visitor or customer service, event planning, outreach, or other related fields who possess an interest in gaining experience in National Trails System or National Park Service careers that are different than the typical careers found in most National Parks.
Start Date: April 27 or May 4, 2020 (some flexibility may exist for the right candidate)
End Date: 78 weeks from the start date (18 months duration)
* A minimum 78-week commitment is required for this Fellowship *
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
This position will work out of 1100 Old Santa Fe Trail - Santa Fe, NM, in the National Park Service's Old Santa Fe Trail Building.
Santa Fe is the oldest capital city in the United States. In 2012 it had a population of 69,204. The city sits at 7,199 feet in elevation; the climate is dry, with chilly, dry winters and hot summers with monsoon thunderstorms. This city is known for its arts, culture, food, and recreation. For more information visit: http://www.santafenm.gov/
Project Website: For more information about the Santa Fe Nat'l Historic Trail please visit nps.gov/safe . The What is a National Historic Trail page explains how historic trails are different than scenic or recreation trails. The National Trail System website provides an introduction to the broader trail system, and for more about what the National Trails office does and the trails the office administers visit NTIR's webpage .
For more information regarding the ACE EPIC Program, please visit: http://www.usaconservation.org .
Living Allowance: The ACE Fellow is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $350/week to cover the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the Fellow and not provided by ACE or the NPS. A reimbursement NTE $1200 per month will be available to the Fellow for the duration of the Fellowship. The NPS may provide limited assistance with a housing search.
AmeriCorps: This position may be eligible for a 1700-hour AmeriCorps Education Award of $6,096 upon successful completion of Fellowship service hours. Additional enrollment is required.
Scheduling: Intern will be expected to contribute 80 hours within a two-week period. General hours will be Monday thru Friday, but weekend or holiday work may be expected for travel and events. Standard office hours are 8 4:30 but some flexibility is permitted. Travel days may be longer than eight hours.
Position Description:
This project provides support to the Santa Fe National Historic Trail 2021 bicentennial with a youth intern to assist with Trail-wide event planning and collaboration. The intern will coordinate efforts between four National Parks along the Trail, at least two state parks, two US Forest Service National Grasslands, the Santa Fe Trail Association (SFTA) and other public and private partners. In addition to working with the Santa Fe Trail, the intern will also assist NTIR with development of outreach plans for up to eight other national historic trails.
The goals are to have a coordinated set of bicentennial events and media available for the public that tell Santa Fe NHT stories in a manner that is cohesive, accessible, engaging, and inclusive, and to increase local and national awareness of the Santa Fe NHT, other national historic trails, and the National Trails System.
Fellowship responsibilities include:
Communicating with public and private sites along the NHTs
Planning and facilitating bicentennial planning meetings with partners at various locations along the Trail
Providing guidance to partners on event planning and ways to make events accessible, engaging, and inclusive to diverse and new audiences
Attending and reporting on planning efforts at partner meetings
Maintain a calendar of events for both public and partnership use
Creating shared content for websites and social media
Preparing a social media plan for approval and posting content on NTIR social media platforms
Supporting development of a public affairs plan in coordination with partners and NTIR staff
Supporting development of and initiating outreach plans, in coordination with partners, for eight other national historic trails
Project Background:
Fellowship project objectives include:
Developing communication and collaboration skills for future career goals;
Provide consistent and reliable communication for a range of federal, state, non-profit organizations, and other trail partners to collaborate on planning for the Santa Fe Trail (SAFE) bicentennial;
Coordinate SAFE bicentennial plans between all participating agencies and entities to ensure a seamless experience for the public;
Develop outreach plans for up to eight national historic trails in coordination with partners;
And encourage youth participation and engagement with national historic trails throughout the system.
Qualifications:
Required:
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Willing and able to represent ACE and the NPS in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
Proven ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group
Must be 18-30 years of age (This position's age limitations are a requirement of the Public Land Corps Act. Additionally, members must be 21+ to apply for an ACE position that requires or anticipates operation of agency or ACE vehicles for duties.)
Military Veterans up to 35 are encouraged to apply
When driving is required, valid driver's license and an insurable driving record are necessary.
Documentation to be provided upon request.
Willing to undergo (and must pass) a federal criminal background check
Preferred:
Applicants for the position must hold or be pursuing a minimum of a bachelor's degree and/or have relevant experience in subject areas such as communications, public affairs, interpretation, recreation, history or others.
Knowledge of: US History, principles of youth engagement outside of formal classrooms, principles of relevancy and inclusion, grammar, sentence structure, and style guides for composing professional documents.
Ability and willingness to:
Travel across up to 24 states and work in mixed climates
Work with partners with a lot of passion but with varying abilities and technological skills
Find or create solutions to unique dilemmas;
Be flexible and accommodating with partners and NTIR staff
Communicate with a wide range of people with preferences for different communication styles and mediums
Deep interest in working collaboratively, making historical events relevant to today's national dialogues, teamwork and partnerships.
To Apply: Please submit your resume, thoughtful cover letter, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/ . Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC National Division Director (NPS) Peter Woodruff at 801-989-7069 or pwoodruff@usaconservation.org .
E EO: American Conservation Experience provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Conservation Experience complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Feb 19, 2020
Graduate Assistant/Fellowship
Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) National Trails office (NTIR), is seeking ONE (1) Santa Fe Trail Fellow to work directly with the NTIR staff and assist primarily with Santa Fe Trail Bicentennial event planning, outreach, and collaboration, but also with outreach work with eight other national historic trails.
These opportunities are intended for enthusiastic individuals with a background in community engagement, visitor or customer service, event planning, outreach, or other related fields who possess an interest in gaining experience in National Trails System or National Park Service careers that are different than the typical careers found in most National Parks.
Start Date: April 27 or May 4, 2020 (some flexibility may exist for the right candidate)
End Date: 78 weeks from the start date (18 months duration)
* A minimum 78-week commitment is required for this Fellowship *
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
This position will work out of 1100 Old Santa Fe Trail - Santa Fe, NM, in the National Park Service's Old Santa Fe Trail Building.
Santa Fe is the oldest capital city in the United States. In 2012 it had a population of 69,204. The city sits at 7,199 feet in elevation; the climate is dry, with chilly, dry winters and hot summers with monsoon thunderstorms. This city is known for its arts, culture, food, and recreation. For more information visit: http://www.santafenm.gov/
Project Website: For more information about the Santa Fe Nat'l Historic Trail please visit nps.gov/safe . The What is a National Historic Trail page explains how historic trails are different than scenic or recreation trails. The National Trail System website provides an introduction to the broader trail system, and for more about what the National Trails office does and the trails the office administers visit NTIR's webpage .
For more information regarding the ACE EPIC Program, please visit: http://www.usaconservation.org .
Living Allowance: The ACE Fellow is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $350/week to cover the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the Fellow and not provided by ACE or the NPS. A reimbursement NTE $1200 per month will be available to the Fellow for the duration of the Fellowship. The NPS may provide limited assistance with a housing search.
AmeriCorps: This position may be eligible for a 1700-hour AmeriCorps Education Award of $6,096 upon successful completion of Fellowship service hours. Additional enrollment is required.
Scheduling: Intern will be expected to contribute 80 hours within a two-week period. General hours will be Monday thru Friday, but weekend or holiday work may be expected for travel and events. Standard office hours are 8 4:30 but some flexibility is permitted. Travel days may be longer than eight hours.
Position Description:
This project provides support to the Santa Fe National Historic Trail 2021 bicentennial with a youth intern to assist with Trail-wide event planning and collaboration. The intern will coordinate efforts between four National Parks along the Trail, at least two state parks, two US Forest Service National Grasslands, the Santa Fe Trail Association (SFTA) and other public and private partners. In addition to working with the Santa Fe Trail, the intern will also assist NTIR with development of outreach plans for up to eight other national historic trails.
The goals are to have a coordinated set of bicentennial events and media available for the public that tell Santa Fe NHT stories in a manner that is cohesive, accessible, engaging, and inclusive, and to increase local and national awareness of the Santa Fe NHT, other national historic trails, and the National Trails System.
Fellowship responsibilities include:
Communicating with public and private sites along the NHTs
Planning and facilitating bicentennial planning meetings with partners at various locations along the Trail
Providing guidance to partners on event planning and ways to make events accessible, engaging, and inclusive to diverse and new audiences
Attending and reporting on planning efforts at partner meetings
Maintain a calendar of events for both public and partnership use
Creating shared content for websites and social media
Preparing a social media plan for approval and posting content on NTIR social media platforms
Supporting development of a public affairs plan in coordination with partners and NTIR staff
Supporting development of and initiating outreach plans, in coordination with partners, for eight other national historic trails
Project Background:
Fellowship project objectives include:
Developing communication and collaboration skills for future career goals;
Provide consistent and reliable communication for a range of federal, state, non-profit organizations, and other trail partners to collaborate on planning for the Santa Fe Trail (SAFE) bicentennial;
Coordinate SAFE bicentennial plans between all participating agencies and entities to ensure a seamless experience for the public;
Develop outreach plans for up to eight national historic trails in coordination with partners;
And encourage youth participation and engagement with national historic trails throughout the system.
Qualifications:
Required:
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Willing and able to represent ACE and the NPS in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
Proven ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group
Must be 18-30 years of age (This position's age limitations are a requirement of the Public Land Corps Act. Additionally, members must be 21+ to apply for an ACE position that requires or anticipates operation of agency or ACE vehicles for duties.)
Military Veterans up to 35 are encouraged to apply
When driving is required, valid driver's license and an insurable driving record are necessary.
Documentation to be provided upon request.
Willing to undergo (and must pass) a federal criminal background check
Preferred:
Applicants for the position must hold or be pursuing a minimum of a bachelor's degree and/or have relevant experience in subject areas such as communications, public affairs, interpretation, recreation, history or others.
Knowledge of: US History, principles of youth engagement outside of formal classrooms, principles of relevancy and inclusion, grammar, sentence structure, and style guides for composing professional documents.
Ability and willingness to:
Travel across up to 24 states and work in mixed climates
Work with partners with a lot of passion but with varying abilities and technological skills
Find or create solutions to unique dilemmas;
Be flexible and accommodating with partners and NTIR staff
Communicate with a wide range of people with preferences for different communication styles and mediums
Deep interest in working collaboratively, making historical events relevant to today's national dialogues, teamwork and partnerships.
To Apply: Please submit your resume, thoughtful cover letter, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/ . Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC National Division Director (NPS) Peter Woodruff at 801-989-7069 or pwoodruff@usaconservation.org .
E EO: American Conservation Experience provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Conservation Experience complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
To apply:
Please visit https://www.idahocc.org/interns and scroll to the application form. Select "ICC - Craters Interpretation" as the position applied for.
Position Summary: The intern will communicate with the public and educational groups about the natural and cultural resources of Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (CRMO), staff the visitor center and provide orientation and information about CRMO and the National Park Service including recreational opportunities and park regulations, and provide educational programs to students focusing on the significance of volcanic resources at CRMO. This will include leading guided cave walks and hikes, giving formal presentations, and roving trails. Training is provided to learn interpretive/educational techniques and methods. Time is also provided to research and compile the content for each interpretive and educational program with the help of a mentor and supervisor.
Duties and Responsibilities: Providing interpretative presentations. Leading guided tours. Staffing visitor center front desk. Researching and compiling content for educational programs.
Required Qualifications: Capable of hiking up to 5 miles at a time. Comfortable speaking to large groups of people.
Desired Qualifications: Students pursuing a degree in a natural science field are highly encouraged to apply.
Duty Location: Duties are performed within the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve.
Terms of Employment: Intern will complete the 10 week program from March-June 2020 (exact start/ end dates dependent on availability and date of hire). The member will average 40 hours of labor per week, minus holidays.
Program Benefits: The selected intern will receive a $560 weekly stipend dispersed on a monthly basis. The stipend is taxable. Interns are responsible for providing their own food. On-site housing is provided at no cost to the intern. All cooking and dinning equipment provided. Laundry facility on-site. Applicants need to bring their own towels and bedding. Personal transportation needed to buy groceries, etc.
Feb 19, 2020
Internship- Paid
To apply:
Please visit https://www.idahocc.org/interns and scroll to the application form. Select "ICC - Craters Interpretation" as the position applied for.
Position Summary: The intern will communicate with the public and educational groups about the natural and cultural resources of Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (CRMO), staff the visitor center and provide orientation and information about CRMO and the National Park Service including recreational opportunities and park regulations, and provide educational programs to students focusing on the significance of volcanic resources at CRMO. This will include leading guided cave walks and hikes, giving formal presentations, and roving trails. Training is provided to learn interpretive/educational techniques and methods. Time is also provided to research and compile the content for each interpretive and educational program with the help of a mentor and supervisor.
Duties and Responsibilities: Providing interpretative presentations. Leading guided tours. Staffing visitor center front desk. Researching and compiling content for educational programs.
Required Qualifications: Capable of hiking up to 5 miles at a time. Comfortable speaking to large groups of people.
Desired Qualifications: Students pursuing a degree in a natural science field are highly encouraged to apply.
Duty Location: Duties are performed within the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve.
Terms of Employment: Intern will complete the 10 week program from March-June 2020 (exact start/ end dates dependent on availability and date of hire). The member will average 40 hours of labor per week, minus holidays.
Program Benefits: The selected intern will receive a $560 weekly stipend dispersed on a monthly basis. The stipend is taxable. Interns are responsible for providing their own food. On-site housing is provided at no cost to the intern. All cooking and dinning equipment provided. Laundry facility on-site. Applicants need to bring their own towels and bedding. Personal transportation needed to buy groceries, etc.
At Maritime Gloucester we have 2 internship tracks: Education and Aquatic Animal Husbandry. Internships are designed to be a learning experience for any college student or recent graduate. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to gain real-world experience and valuable professional development while exploring a career in public marine education and/or aquatic animal husbandry.
Please read the entire description of both internships to determine which track is best for you at :
https://www.maritimegloucester.org/internships
COLLEGE AQUARIUM INTERN
Our aquarium is home to local species that are brought to us by different branches of our community. Aquarium Interns will work closely with our aquarium manager to gain skills in aquarium equipment and tank maintenance as well as animal husbandry. Aquarium Interns engage with the public, assist visitors with proper animal interactions at our touch tank and assist staff with educational programs. The goal for our aquarium interns is to gain the skills and familiarity with our aquarium systems so that they can operate our aquarium systems without guidance.
COLLEGE EDUCATION INTERN
Maritime Gloucester’s historic and active working waterfront site is an amazing resource for the community and visitors. Working with staff, education interns will gain skills as educators in hands on interpretive design, curriculum development and teaching techniques. Education interns will assist staff in public programming including field trips and daily drop in programs, with the goal to gain knowledge, skills and confidence for a professional track in education.
Internship time commitment
At least 2 full days per week for at least an 8 week period. Extending the internship is a possibility for exceptional candidates.
Desired qualities:
A passion for learning, self-responsibility, ability to take initiative and a desire to grow professionally.
Biology, marine biology, environmental education experience or prior field experience preferred but not necessary.
Feb 13, 2020
Internship- Unpaid
At Maritime Gloucester we have 2 internship tracks: Education and Aquatic Animal Husbandry. Internships are designed to be a learning experience for any college student or recent graduate. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to gain real-world experience and valuable professional development while exploring a career in public marine education and/or aquatic animal husbandry.
Please read the entire description of both internships to determine which track is best for you at :
https://www.maritimegloucester.org/internships
COLLEGE AQUARIUM INTERN
Our aquarium is home to local species that are brought to us by different branches of our community. Aquarium Interns will work closely with our aquarium manager to gain skills in aquarium equipment and tank maintenance as well as animal husbandry. Aquarium Interns engage with the public, assist visitors with proper animal interactions at our touch tank and assist staff with educational programs. The goal for our aquarium interns is to gain the skills and familiarity with our aquarium systems so that they can operate our aquarium systems without guidance.
COLLEGE EDUCATION INTERN
Maritime Gloucester’s historic and active working waterfront site is an amazing resource for the community and visitors. Working with staff, education interns will gain skills as educators in hands on interpretive design, curriculum development and teaching techniques. Education interns will assist staff in public programming including field trips and daily drop in programs, with the goal to gain knowledge, skills and confidence for a professional track in education.
Internship time commitment
At least 2 full days per week for at least an 8 week period. Extending the internship is a possibility for exceptional candidates.
Desired qualities:
A passion for learning, self-responsibility, ability to take initiative and a desire to grow professionally.
Biology, marine biology, environmental education experience or prior field experience preferred but not necessary.
The Opportunity.
The Stewardship Manager (SM) coordinates, oversees and performs property management and stewardship operations for 56 Community Gardens, City Natives and Leatherbee Woods in Boston, and the Governor Hutchinson’s Field and the Pierce Reservation in Milton. This is a leadership position on the team, engaging with our gardeners, volunteers, and neighborhood partners. The SM will supervise one employee, support signature events, coordinate a significant group of volunteer community garden leaders, and manage individual and group volunteers. The SM is also responsible for following The Trustees’ community engagement and stewardship policies, guidelines, and specific property management plans. They will lead the development, execution and oversight of an annual scope and schedule of work in coordination with the Greater Boston Director and statewide specialist teams. The SM works to support each property’s visitor services infrastructure and revenue generating activities, if applicable, to ensure that visitors have an enjoyable, exceptional, and safe experience at Trustees’ properties.
In This Role You Will:
Stewardship and Conservation
Ensure that the landscapes, buildings, visitor amenities, wayfinding, gardens and outdoor areas are developed and maintained to The Trustees' conservation standards and that the distinctive specialness of each property is preserved.
Work within our organizational tools and systems to ensure that stewardship work on properties supports property plans, Trustees’ standards, best practices, and policies
Oversee and execute routine grounds, buildings and landscape maintenance and larger landscaping and grounds projects involving staff or contractors
Conduct annual baseline standards assessments
Track routine maintenance and performance towards conservation targets
Visitor Experience
Deliver enjoyable visitor experiences on the properties and ensures visitor safety and wayfinding
Provide support for events, programming, and enterprise
Act as ambassador for the Trustees with communities, recruiting and training volunteers and partners to promote the stewardship work that we do through presentations and responding to public inquiries and face-to-face interaction on site
Support Boston Director in projects, permits and contracts with partner organizations, and community gardeners
Maintain communications with our garden coordinators for infrastructure upgrades, routine maintenance, garden clean ups, dispute resolution and collection of garden dues
Supervision and Administration
Supervise the use and maintenance of work areas, vehicles, tools and equipment to the highest safety standards and ensure that scheduled preventative maintenance is completed on time
Develop annual work plans for employee and conduct annual performance reviews
Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation
Other Information
Education and Experience
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Park Management, Forestry, Ecology, or another natural resource field and/or at least 3 years’ experience in these areas or related fields
Minimum 3 years of experience managing staff/volunteers and operations
Skills/Qualifications
A strong commitment to the mission of The Trustees
Proven leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively manage people.
Proven ability to work independently and unsupervised
Familiarity and/or experience managing invasive plants
Experience managing volunteer programs
Must have proven property management skills including basic tool and equipment maintenance; snowblower, rototiller and chainsaw experience preferred.
Excellent written, verbal, and in-person communication skills to work across internal reporting structures, stakeholder groups and in multiple mediums
Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Candidate must be more than proficient in Excel and in using social media channels
Enjoy working with a diverse group of people, have excellent people skills and competency working with committees, volunteers, and speaking to the public
Familiar with Boston neighborhoods.
Other
Valid driver’s license required for driving Trustees vehicles; must pass satisfactory driver record check
DOT Medical Card, and other licenses may be required to perform certain functions of the position
A satisfactory criminal background check (CORI)
Flexibility to work nights and weekends
Candidates fluent in two or more languages highly encouraged
Organizational Relationships/Scope
Reports to Greater Boston Director; supervises one full time staff, seasonal staff, and volunteers
Working Conditions
Physically hard work; must be able to lift at least 50 lbs., pull and push heavy items, and climb ladders
Outside work with exposure to all weather conditions
This position is based out of 200 High Street in Boston as the primary office space
Please Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
Compensation and Benefits
In addition to competitive pay, The Trustees offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team across New England who believe in celebrating and protecting our special places, for everyone, forever.
In support of our staff and their families, we provide comprehensive top-notch benefits and an array of special perks. Full-time, year-round staff can enjoy:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer premium contributions ranging from 75%-85%
Traditional and Roth 401(k) plan with 5% employer match after one year of employment
Employer-paid life and disability plans
Paid vacation, sick and personal time; thirteen paid holidays; eight early release Fridays
Day of Service to travel to another site to work in a division and location other than your own in a fun group project such as reinforcing beach shorebird fences, planting seedlings or bulbs, organizing archival documents, or making phone calls to thank donors
Day of Wonder to explore the wonders of any of our Trustees properties
Complimentary Member-level access and discounts and 50% discount for Trustees summer camps
Reciprocity program offering free and discounted admissions and memberships to more than 50 Massachusetts museums and cultural institutions
And much more!
About The Trustees
The Trustees is one of Massachusetts’ largest non-profits and the nation’s first conservation and preservation organization. Today, the places we care about are going fast, and the forces undermining them, including climate change, are moving faster. Our passion is to protect and share with everyone the irreplaceable natural and cultural treasures under our care. We are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and more than 60,000 member households.
The Trustees has been featured in the Top 100 Women-Led Organizations in Massachusetts for six consecutive years.
In addition to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trustees aims to create a thriving, inclusive workplace that values each member of its team. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts who are at the core of our mission.
The Trustees is a signer of the Boston Women’s Workforce Council and a Member of the Boston College Center for Work and Family.
We kindly request that you do not call to inquire about the status of your application. Those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.
Feb 06, 2020
Full time
The Opportunity.
The Stewardship Manager (SM) coordinates, oversees and performs property management and stewardship operations for 56 Community Gardens, City Natives and Leatherbee Woods in Boston, and the Governor Hutchinson’s Field and the Pierce Reservation in Milton. This is a leadership position on the team, engaging with our gardeners, volunteers, and neighborhood partners. The SM will supervise one employee, support signature events, coordinate a significant group of volunteer community garden leaders, and manage individual and group volunteers. The SM is also responsible for following The Trustees’ community engagement and stewardship policies, guidelines, and specific property management plans. They will lead the development, execution and oversight of an annual scope and schedule of work in coordination with the Greater Boston Director and statewide specialist teams. The SM works to support each property’s visitor services infrastructure and revenue generating activities, if applicable, to ensure that visitors have an enjoyable, exceptional, and safe experience at Trustees’ properties.
In This Role You Will:
Stewardship and Conservation
Ensure that the landscapes, buildings, visitor amenities, wayfinding, gardens and outdoor areas are developed and maintained to The Trustees' conservation standards and that the distinctive specialness of each property is preserved.
Work within our organizational tools and systems to ensure that stewardship work on properties supports property plans, Trustees’ standards, best practices, and policies
Oversee and execute routine grounds, buildings and landscape maintenance and larger landscaping and grounds projects involving staff or contractors
Conduct annual baseline standards assessments
Track routine maintenance and performance towards conservation targets
Visitor Experience
Deliver enjoyable visitor experiences on the properties and ensures visitor safety and wayfinding
Provide support for events, programming, and enterprise
Act as ambassador for the Trustees with communities, recruiting and training volunteers and partners to promote the stewardship work that we do through presentations and responding to public inquiries and face-to-face interaction on site
Support Boston Director in projects, permits and contracts with partner organizations, and community gardeners
Maintain communications with our garden coordinators for infrastructure upgrades, routine maintenance, garden clean ups, dispute resolution and collection of garden dues
Supervision and Administration
Supervise the use and maintenance of work areas, vehicles, tools and equipment to the highest safety standards and ensure that scheduled preventative maintenance is completed on time
Develop annual work plans for employee and conduct annual performance reviews
Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation
Other Information
Education and Experience
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Park Management, Forestry, Ecology, or another natural resource field and/or at least 3 years’ experience in these areas or related fields
Minimum 3 years of experience managing staff/volunteers and operations
Skills/Qualifications
A strong commitment to the mission of The Trustees
Proven leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively manage people.
Proven ability to work independently and unsupervised
Familiarity and/or experience managing invasive plants
Experience managing volunteer programs
Must have proven property management skills including basic tool and equipment maintenance; snowblower, rototiller and chainsaw experience preferred.
Excellent written, verbal, and in-person communication skills to work across internal reporting structures, stakeholder groups and in multiple mediums
Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Candidate must be more than proficient in Excel and in using social media channels
Enjoy working with a diverse group of people, have excellent people skills and competency working with committees, volunteers, and speaking to the public
Familiar with Boston neighborhoods.
Other
Valid driver’s license required for driving Trustees vehicles; must pass satisfactory driver record check
DOT Medical Card, and other licenses may be required to perform certain functions of the position
A satisfactory criminal background check (CORI)
Flexibility to work nights and weekends
Candidates fluent in two or more languages highly encouraged
Organizational Relationships/Scope
Reports to Greater Boston Director; supervises one full time staff, seasonal staff, and volunteers
Working Conditions
Physically hard work; must be able to lift at least 50 lbs., pull and push heavy items, and climb ladders
Outside work with exposure to all weather conditions
This position is based out of 200 High Street in Boston as the primary office space
Please Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
Compensation and Benefits
In addition to competitive pay, The Trustees offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team across New England who believe in celebrating and protecting our special places, for everyone, forever.
In support of our staff and their families, we provide comprehensive top-notch benefits and an array of special perks. Full-time, year-round staff can enjoy:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer premium contributions ranging from 75%-85%
Traditional and Roth 401(k) plan with 5% employer match after one year of employment
Employer-paid life and disability plans
Paid vacation, sick and personal time; thirteen paid holidays; eight early release Fridays
Day of Service to travel to another site to work in a division and location other than your own in a fun group project such as reinforcing beach shorebird fences, planting seedlings or bulbs, organizing archival documents, or making phone calls to thank donors
Day of Wonder to explore the wonders of any of our Trustees properties
Complimentary Member-level access and discounts and 50% discount for Trustees summer camps
Reciprocity program offering free and discounted admissions and memberships to more than 50 Massachusetts museums and cultural institutions
And much more!
About The Trustees
The Trustees is one of Massachusetts’ largest non-profits and the nation’s first conservation and preservation organization. Today, the places we care about are going fast, and the forces undermining them, including climate change, are moving faster. Our passion is to protect and share with everyone the irreplaceable natural and cultural treasures under our care. We are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and more than 60,000 member households.
The Trustees has been featured in the Top 100 Women-Led Organizations in Massachusetts for six consecutive years.
In addition to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trustees aims to create a thriving, inclusive workplace that values each member of its team. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts who are at the core of our mission.
The Trustees is a signer of the Boston Women’s Workforce Council and a Member of the Boston College Center for Work and Family.
We kindly request that you do not call to inquire about the status of your application. Those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.
Position Description: The Forest Service partners with Idaho State Parks and Recreation, Land of the Yankee Fork Historical Association (Custer), and the Dredge Historical Association to interpret and preserve the settlement and mining history in the Yankee Fork River drainage. The ghost town of Custer as well as the Yankee Fork Gold Dredge receive thousands of visitors each year, making this area among the Forest’s busiest (if not the busiest) day use sites. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, this intern will be at the town site to assist volunteers, Forest, and State personnel in welcoming visitors and interpreting the history of the area for them. Tours as well as a slide show are provided to all visitors. Site interpreters also spend countless hours teaching the art of gold panning to young and old alike.
Term Length: May 18th - October (exact start/ end dates are dependent on date of hire and will be based on the 960 required hours of service).
Duties/ Responsibilities: Working on cataloging artifacts with a plan for exhibiting them on a rotating schedule into the collection displayed at Custer as well as at the State’s interpretive Center. Work with our Archaeology program on the Forest completing projects at Custer as well as surveys for other Forest projects. Working with the State on various educational programs they provide to schools and to the local community. This would include planning new projects as well as participating in ones already scheduled. Fine-tune the “walking tour” brochure in light of the newer interpretive signs around town and decide if the numbered stops are still relevant. Provide input on updates to the brochure for a walking tour. Update and make edits to the mobile tour of the area that can be downloaded. . Possibly expand content to include other areas on the Forest. Update displays and prepare for fabrication of a new narrative display. Work with managers to develop options for securing artifacts. Interpretive and customer service work on site at Custer and the Dredge during the summer months as well as at the LOYF Interpretive Center and the Challis-Yankee Fork District office during the months of October – December.
Qualifications: U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident. A background in education or interpretation. o Formal or informal experience in teaching or public programming in history, wildlife biology, natural resources, or a related field preferred. Upper level or recent college graduate. Driver’s license required. Strongly prefer experience developing and conducting inquiry- based programs. Prefer experience correlating programs with national and state educational standards. Prefer experience working with the general public and children in indoor and outdoor settings. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational and computer skills. An independent, self-motivated, and resourceful individual able to work with diverse groups of people. Ability to speak Spanish a plus.
Additional Qualifications Desired: A desire to serve and promote public land stewardship and an ethic of service. Communicate and interact in a positive, professional manner with various populations, including project partner(s), colleagues, community volunteers, youth, and the general public. A cooperative manner and the ability to serve as part of a team. The ability to work independently. A willingness to ask questions for clarification and job completion. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends. Ability to commit to the full term of service. Regular and reliable attendance and dependability. Computer skills related to editing and creating content for applications.
Program Benefits NYC will provide RA with a weekly stipend of $402.50 for a total stipend of $9660.00 (assuming a 24- week term) along with health care coverage and workers compensation. RA will earn a Noncompetitive Hiring Authority and Direct Hire Authority upon completion of their 960 hours of service. Housing will be provided at nearby Bonanza Guard Station during the summer season and at the Challis compound housing for the rest of the term.
About the Salmon-Challis National Forest Covering over 4.3 million acres of east-central Idaho, individuals have the opportunity to enjoy the natural landscapes of the Continental Divide, the vast, 1.3 million acres of the Frank Church-- River of No Return Wilderness, the newly designated Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness, the snow-covered cap of the tallest peak in Idaho, Borah Peak, or the free-flowing waters of the Wild & Scenic Salmon River and the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. The Salmon-Challis National Forest is rich with history as evidenced through the numerous rock shelters displaying pictographs and from what are now ghost towns of the mining days. The Sheepeater Indians of the Shoshone Tribe were among the first to populate this remote region; living along the river banks, they would often share their bountiful fishing and hunting grounds with the Nez Perce and Flathead Indians. In the early 1800’s, the Lewis and Clark Expedition crossed the continental divide into unchartered territory; and through the help of Indian guides Toby and Sacajawea (who was born in Lemhi County of the Salmon Challis National Forest), they opened the west to trappers, fur traders, miners, ranchers, lumbermen, and missionaries. Today, visitors can view remnants of history as they explore the mining ghost towns found in Mackay, Gilmore, Custer, Leesburg, and Yankee Fork; hike a portion of the Lewis and Clark Trail; or view pictographs while floating down one of the Salmon Rivers.
How to Apply: Send a copy of your resume and cover letter to javierl@idahocc.org with the subject line, “Salmon Challis Application.”
Contact:
Javier Luna Internship Program Officer javierl@idahocc.org 208-805-0325
Jody Wisner Recreation Technician jody.wisner@usda.gov 208-879-4135
Jan 16, 2020
Internship- Paid
Position Description: The Forest Service partners with Idaho State Parks and Recreation, Land of the Yankee Fork Historical Association (Custer), and the Dredge Historical Association to interpret and preserve the settlement and mining history in the Yankee Fork River drainage. The ghost town of Custer as well as the Yankee Fork Gold Dredge receive thousands of visitors each year, making this area among the Forest’s busiest (if not the busiest) day use sites. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, this intern will be at the town site to assist volunteers, Forest, and State personnel in welcoming visitors and interpreting the history of the area for them. Tours as well as a slide show are provided to all visitors. Site interpreters also spend countless hours teaching the art of gold panning to young and old alike.
Term Length: May 18th - October (exact start/ end dates are dependent on date of hire and will be based on the 960 required hours of service).
Duties/ Responsibilities: Working on cataloging artifacts with a plan for exhibiting them on a rotating schedule into the collection displayed at Custer as well as at the State’s interpretive Center. Work with our Archaeology program on the Forest completing projects at Custer as well as surveys for other Forest projects. Working with the State on various educational programs they provide to schools and to the local community. This would include planning new projects as well as participating in ones already scheduled. Fine-tune the “walking tour” brochure in light of the newer interpretive signs around town and decide if the numbered stops are still relevant. Provide input on updates to the brochure for a walking tour. Update and make edits to the mobile tour of the area that can be downloaded. . Possibly expand content to include other areas on the Forest. Update displays and prepare for fabrication of a new narrative display. Work with managers to develop options for securing artifacts. Interpretive and customer service work on site at Custer and the Dredge during the summer months as well as at the LOYF Interpretive Center and the Challis-Yankee Fork District office during the months of October – December.
Qualifications: U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident. A background in education or interpretation. o Formal or informal experience in teaching or public programming in history, wildlife biology, natural resources, or a related field preferred. Upper level or recent college graduate. Driver’s license required. Strongly prefer experience developing and conducting inquiry- based programs. Prefer experience correlating programs with national and state educational standards. Prefer experience working with the general public and children in indoor and outdoor settings. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational and computer skills. An independent, self-motivated, and resourceful individual able to work with diverse groups of people. Ability to speak Spanish a plus.
Additional Qualifications Desired: A desire to serve and promote public land stewardship and an ethic of service. Communicate and interact in a positive, professional manner with various populations, including project partner(s), colleagues, community volunteers, youth, and the general public. A cooperative manner and the ability to serve as part of a team. The ability to work independently. A willingness to ask questions for clarification and job completion. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends. Ability to commit to the full term of service. Regular and reliable attendance and dependability. Computer skills related to editing and creating content for applications.
Program Benefits NYC will provide RA with a weekly stipend of $402.50 for a total stipend of $9660.00 (assuming a 24- week term) along with health care coverage and workers compensation. RA will earn a Noncompetitive Hiring Authority and Direct Hire Authority upon completion of their 960 hours of service. Housing will be provided at nearby Bonanza Guard Station during the summer season and at the Challis compound housing for the rest of the term.
About the Salmon-Challis National Forest Covering over 4.3 million acres of east-central Idaho, individuals have the opportunity to enjoy the natural landscapes of the Continental Divide, the vast, 1.3 million acres of the Frank Church-- River of No Return Wilderness, the newly designated Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness, the snow-covered cap of the tallest peak in Idaho, Borah Peak, or the free-flowing waters of the Wild & Scenic Salmon River and the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. The Salmon-Challis National Forest is rich with history as evidenced through the numerous rock shelters displaying pictographs and from what are now ghost towns of the mining days. The Sheepeater Indians of the Shoshone Tribe were among the first to populate this remote region; living along the river banks, they would often share their bountiful fishing and hunting grounds with the Nez Perce and Flathead Indians. In the early 1800’s, the Lewis and Clark Expedition crossed the continental divide into unchartered territory; and through the help of Indian guides Toby and Sacajawea (who was born in Lemhi County of the Salmon Challis National Forest), they opened the west to trappers, fur traders, miners, ranchers, lumbermen, and missionaries. Today, visitors can view remnants of history as they explore the mining ghost towns found in Mackay, Gilmore, Custer, Leesburg, and Yankee Fork; hike a portion of the Lewis and Clark Trail; or view pictographs while floating down one of the Salmon Rivers.
How to Apply: Send a copy of your resume and cover letter to javierl@idahocc.org with the subject line, “Salmon Challis Application.”
Contact:
Javier Luna Internship Program Officer javierl@idahocc.org 208-805-0325
Jody Wisner Recreation Technician jody.wisner@usda.gov 208-879-4135
SENIOR COUNSELOR (ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SPECIALIST): -Work under direction of dean and designated leadership staff members as part of counseling team.
-Develop activities to teach about nature and the environmental, including composting and global issues. Train staff on nature and environmental education.
-Assume counseling duties for individual house/cabin and other appropriate groups; assume lead counselor duties as appropriate.
-Participate in language instruction in both large-and small-group formats; assume leadership as appropriate.
-Lead and assist with activities as assigned; participate in all Village programs.
-Create a physically and emotionally safe environment in which participants ("villagers") feel accepted by staff and peers.
-Be attentive to supervising villagers at all times; assume leadership as appropriate.
-Motivate villagers to participate actively in the target language and culture (in the community setting).
-Assist with the development of evening programs and cultural presentations; assume leadership as appropriate.
-Assist with supervising credit villagers during interim weekend as required.
-Complete villager progress reports to be sent to parents.
-Manage villager groups to promote safety, minimize injury/illness and meet developmental needs.
Positions available in 14 languages (Arabic, Chinese, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Swedish) for Summer 2020 in counseling, teaching, culinary arts and health care.
For more information, visit http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/work-at-the-villages . To apply, visit HR.cord.edu and search the language you wish to teach; all related openings will appear in the search results.
Questions? Contact Mark Chen ( mchen@cord.edu ), Group Director.
About Concordia Language Villages
Our mission is to inspire courageous global citizens.
Language without limits: creating a world where everyone understands. For over 50 years, Concordia Language Villages, based in the beautiful North Woods of Minnesota, has been boldly and optimistically pursuing a vision of peace and understanding by introducing learners to the languages and cultures of our world. We are advocates for language learning and we take pride in our role in creating more language advocates. It is through exposure to language and culture that we believe we can best serve our mission: to prepare young people for responsible citizenship in our global community. With an annual enrollment of approximately 10,000 young people and 1,500 adults, we offer a wide variety of options with sessions varying in length from one weekend to four weeks. All language levels are welcome, from beginning to advanced. Our villagers come from all 50 states and more than 40 countries. We are a program of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota.
Jan 15, 2020
Internship- Paid
SENIOR COUNSELOR (ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SPECIALIST): -Work under direction of dean and designated leadership staff members as part of counseling team.
-Develop activities to teach about nature and the environmental, including composting and global issues. Train staff on nature and environmental education.
-Assume counseling duties for individual house/cabin and other appropriate groups; assume lead counselor duties as appropriate.
-Participate in language instruction in both large-and small-group formats; assume leadership as appropriate.
-Lead and assist with activities as assigned; participate in all Village programs.
-Create a physically and emotionally safe environment in which participants ("villagers") feel accepted by staff and peers.
-Be attentive to supervising villagers at all times; assume leadership as appropriate.
-Motivate villagers to participate actively in the target language and culture (in the community setting).
-Assist with the development of evening programs and cultural presentations; assume leadership as appropriate.
-Assist with supervising credit villagers during interim weekend as required.
-Complete villager progress reports to be sent to parents.
-Manage villager groups to promote safety, minimize injury/illness and meet developmental needs.
Positions available in 14 languages (Arabic, Chinese, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Swedish) for Summer 2020 in counseling, teaching, culinary arts and health care.
For more information, visit http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/work-at-the-villages . To apply, visit HR.cord.edu and search the language you wish to teach; all related openings will appear in the search results.
Questions? Contact Mark Chen ( mchen@cord.edu ), Group Director.
About Concordia Language Villages
Our mission is to inspire courageous global citizens.
Language without limits: creating a world where everyone understands. For over 50 years, Concordia Language Villages, based in the beautiful North Woods of Minnesota, has been boldly and optimistically pursuing a vision of peace and understanding by introducing learners to the languages and cultures of our world. We are advocates for language learning and we take pride in our role in creating more language advocates. It is through exposure to language and culture that we believe we can best serve our mission: to prepare young people for responsible citizenship in our global community. With an annual enrollment of approximately 10,000 young people and 1,500 adults, we offer a wide variety of options with sessions varying in length from one weekend to four weeks. All language levels are welcome, from beginning to advanced. Our villagers come from all 50 states and more than 40 countries. We are a program of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota.
