38 jobs found

Director, Federal Policy Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses. For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ). Description & Responsibilities The Director, Federal Policy is designed for a high energy person who enjoys advocating for strong federal policies related to climate, clean energy, water, and related policies with members of Capitol Hill.  This full-time position may be based in Washington, D.C. or Boston, MA.  This position is designed for a highly motivated, self-starter with prior policy campaign experience.  The position will report to the Vice President, Government Relations. Specific duties...

Manager, Clean Energy & Climate Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses. For more information about Ceres, please visit our website ( www.ceres.org ). Description & Responsibilities The Manager, Clean Energy & Climate, will organize and coordinate work with investors, companies and other key stakeholders focused on encouraging companies to make ambitious corporate clean energy commitments. This position will collaborate closely with various teams across the organization working on corporate clean energy and climate commitments and policy. The Manager, Clean Energy & Climate will manage key projects and campaigns, including initiatives...

Manager, Electric Power  Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses. For more information about Ceres, please visit our website ( www.ceres.org ).  Description & Responsibilities The Manager, Electric Power, will organize and coordinate work with investors, companies and other key stakeholders focused on encouraging power companies to make ambitious climate commitments and advocate for climate and clean energy policies. This position will collaborate closely with various teams across the organization working on corporate climate commitments and policy. The Manager, Electric Power will manage key projects and campaigns related to the electric power...

Part-time, seasonal position from May 15th through August 31st Hours: Flexible, Fridays through Mondays, 20-30 hours/week Salary Range: $14.00 - $16.00/hour Start date:  May 15th  Barnstable Clean Water Coalition (BCWC) is a non-profit organization working to restore and preserve clean water in Barnstable. BCWC owns and manages the eastern end of Dead Neck Sampson’s Island, a 1.4-mile barrier beach that is the site of protected, nesting shorebirds.         Duties Include: Patrol eastern end of Dead Neck Sampson’s Island and promote compliance with island rules and regulations regarding protected shorebird species. Enforce island regulations to protect listed shorebird species. Educate visitors regarding island rules, regulations, and safety concerns. Educate visitors on Dead Neck Sampson’s Island about coastal water birds and barrier island ecology. Collect data on visitors. Carry out other tasks as needed and assigned by Island Manager....

Part-time, seasonal position from April through August Hours: Flexible, Fridays through Mondays, 20-30 hours/week Salary Range: $14.00 - $16.00/hour Start date:  April 1st  Barnstable Clean Water Coalition (BCWC) is a non-profit organization working to restore and preserve clean water throughout Barnstable. BCWC owns and manages the eastern end of Dead Neck Sampson’s Island, a 1.4-mile barrier beach that is the site of protected nesting shorebirds.     Duties Include: Monitor nesting piping plovers and least terns on barrier island in conjunction with MA Audubon Coastal Waterbird Program staff. Locate and identify piping plover and least tern nesting sites and broods. Collect and record biological and behavioral data on piping plovers, least terns, and other listed shorebirds, including nest locations and abundance, along with associated environmental data. Monitor avian and mammalian predator activity. Educate island visitors on coastal waterbird conservation...

Full-time, seasonal position from March 15th through August 31st  Hours Variable, including weekends and holidays, 40 hours/week for 20 weeks Salary Range: $18.00-$20.00/hour Start Date: March 15th   Barnstable Clean Water Coalition (BCWC) is a non-profit organization working to restore and preserve clean water throughout Barnstable. BCWC owns and manages the eastern end of Dead Neck Sampson’s Island, a 1.4-mile barrier beach that is the site of protected nesting shorebirds.       Duties Include, but not limited to: Coordinate management of Dead Neck Sampson’s Island shorebird monitoring program in conjunction with MA Audubon Coastal Waterbird Program staff. Train and supervise island monitors and rangers.    Assist with construction and maintenance of symbolic and electric fencing. Monitor avian and mammalian predator activity.     Produce weekly reports on island activities including shorebird and island visitor data. Educate public on coastal waterbird...

Manager, Policy, Communications and Marketing  Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses. For more information about Ceres, please visit our website ( www.ceres.org ).   Description and Responsibilities The Manager, Policy, Communications and Marketing role will support the policy and communications teams at Ceres with writing, research, and message and content development to elevate the business voice in support of climate policy and environmental equity in key states and at the federal level. We seek a highly-motivated, skillful writer looking to join a fast-paced sustainability advocacy organization to carry out advocacy communications strategies....

Manager, Transportation  Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses. For more information about Ceres, please visit our website ( www.ceres.org ).  Description & Responsibilities The Manager, Transportation, will organize and coordinate work with investors, companies and other key stakeholders focused on promoting strong clean transportation policies and encouraging transportation companies and companies with a significant transportation footprint to make ambitious climate commitments and align lobbying with climate science.  The Manager will collaborate closely with various teams across the organization working on corporate climate commitments and...

Senior Manager, Environmental Justice Policy  Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.  For more information about Ceres, please visit our website (www.ceres.org).  Description & Responsibilities The Senior Manager supports Ceres’ state and federal-level policy work. This position is designed for a highly motivated, self-starter with prior policy experience who is looking to be an advocate for strong and effective state and federal climate and environmental justice goals. The position will report to the Vice President, Government Relations. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following: Lead Ceres’ environmental, equity and...

Senior Manager, Federal Policy   Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses. For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ). Description & Responsibilities The Senior Manager, Federal Policy position focuses on federal-level climate, clean energy and clean transportation policy.  This position is designed for a highly motivated, self-starter with prior policy experience looking to be an advocate for strong and effective federal climate, clean energy, and clean transportation policies.  This is a full-time position and will report to the Director, Federal Policy.  We are open to this person working in our Boston office or...

Locations Anchorage, AK Boise, ID Portland, OR Seattle, WA Summary This position is in Region 10.  The location will be determined after a selection has been made for the position; if selected, you must work at one of the locations stated in this announcement.  The salary will be commensurate with the location. About Region 10:   Region 10 Learn more about this agency Responsibilities At the entry level of this position, you will: Perform duties related to environmental engineering, physical science or life science to support environmental protection work in a program area (air, water, waste, etc.); a functional area ( enforcement, compliance, permitting, etc.); or a cross media effort (environmental justice, etc.). Perform recurring, well-precedented projects and tasks using standard methods and techniques. Determine the adequacy and accuracy of data and processes, proper preservation and collection of samples and specimens,...

Locations Anchorage, AK Boise, ID Portland, OR Seattle, WA Summary This position is in Region 10.  The location will be determined after a selection has been made for this position; if selected, you must work at one of the locations stated in this announcement.  About Region 10:   EPA Region 10 Salary will be based on the grade level for which you are selected and the duty location. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities At the entry-level of this position, you will: Perform duties related to environmental engineering, physical science or life science to support environmental protection work in a program area (air, water, waste, etc.); a functional area ( enforcement, compliance, permitting, etc.); or a cross-media effort (environmental justice, etc.). Perform recurring, well-precedented projects and tasks using standard methods and techniques. Determine the adequacy and accuracy of data and processes, proper...

About the opportunity SWCA is seeking a Natural Resources Summer Intern for Summer 2021 for our Westborough, MA location.  SWCA provides a range of services including ecological design, landscape architecture, environmental site assessment, resource identification, environmental planning, permitting, mitigation, restoration, and remediation. The Firm employs designers and scientists with expertise, interest, and experience to perform tasks with professional acumen and attention to detail. The Natural Resources department employs professional wetland scientists, certified soil scientists, certified wildlife biologists, GIS specialists, environmental designers and planners, and environmental engineers. What you will accomplish The Natural Resources Internship is specifically targeted to assisting wetland scientists with wetland delineations in the field. However, the intern may also have the opportunity to work on other projects such as rare species and...

About the opportunity SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding our team and looking for full-time, temporary Biological and Botanical Field Technicians with backgrounds in botany, ecology, environmental science, and/or wildlife biology to work from our Salt Lake City, UT office.  These positions would work on a variety of projects and field efforts throughout the Intermountain West.   What you will accomplish Following established scientific protocols to conduct wildlife, vegetation, and wetland field surveys, complete environmental inspections, wildlife and vegetation baseline studies, and reclamation monitoring.  Collect reliable and accurate field data, including identification of fauna and flora. Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other maps and tools to determine exact locations of project areas, habitat types, species of interest, and associated landforms. Photograph and record appropriate habitat, species, and landforms....

About the opportunity SWCA Environmental Consultants has an exciting opportunity for field biologists with particular experience completing botanical surveys in the southwest. We are looking for biologists for both Tucson and Phoenix offices. This is a temporary, hourly position depending on workload needs, with the potential for career growth.    What you will accomplish  Under the supervision of a botany crew leader, the successful applicant will survey and map plants in the southwestern deserts, including native and non-native species. These surveys will be conducted in various vegetation types throughout central and southern Arizona and southern New Mexico. Tasks required include field surveys (primarily for vegetation, but also wildlife when needed), data collection such as photographing and documenting field site conditions, habitat, identification of species and landforms. Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other maps and tools to...

Summary The Sustainability department is responsible for developing the sustainability strategy and plans for NYPA and the Canal Corp., managing performance and preparing annual reports. The Sustainability program aligns with and supports the strategic vision and New York State’s ambitious climate and energy goals. The Lead Sustainability Analyst is responsible for managing the climate and energy program areas and works on a variety of projects and initiatives. These include:   Developing a comprehensive greenhouse inventory that meets full reporting standards Analyzing energy use and greenhouse emissions across the  value chain and identifying opportunities to reduce the  organization’s carbon footprint Assessing climate change impacts and developing climate resilience and adaptation plans   The Lead Sustainability Analyst is expected to serve as a strategic sustainability advisor to business units and departments across the organization, providing...