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GROW WITH US As the largest 100% employee-owned company in the resource recovery industry, Recology has a unique workplace culture that guides how we support employees, interact with our customers, service our communities, and care for our environment. We encourage Recology employees to  G.R.O.W. with Us  professionally and personally by: G iving back to our communities and our environment by volunteering time and resources R ecovering resources to achieve their best and highest use Exhibiting  O wnership in a company that does the right things for the right reasons, ensuring that our actions benefit the company, the communities we serve, and our environment. W orking together to develop camaraderie and facilitate collaboration. By demonstrating an inclusive attitude that values different backgrounds and ideas, we can get the job done. You can G.R.O.W. with Us by becoming our Waste Zero Specialist 1 THE ROLE Under close...

Job Summary Hourly Position, Grade H15, Hours vary, no benefits. Performs naturalist work in County parks and natural resource areas. The work involves carrying out educational programs for school classes. The work requires experience conducting environmental education programs for school classes. Workers report to a technical supervisor. Essential Job Functions/Other Duties/KSA Prepares educational programs for presentation to school classes: researches subjects, ascertains learning objectives and develops activities and materials for the program. Organizes materials, volunteers and materials and conducts programs; cleans up and reorganizes materials upon completion, and evaluates program effectiveness. Other Duties Performs related work as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.) Knowledge of-- Principles and practices of the biological sciences as applied to the programs of the...

Description of Work The North Carolina Forest Service is a team of professionals who provide forest protection, emergency response, resource management and environmental education to the residents and landowners of North Carolina through a variety of programs. The NC Forest Service provides services to the 100 counties in North Carolina. The Assistant County Ranger works with the County Ranger to provide services. Position requires : Assist with servicing landowner requests for forestry assistance Assist with programs to promote the importance of trees and tree care in the urban setting Provide and promote forestry education through interaction with forestry partners, schools, civic groups and school organizations such as Tree Farm, National Wild Turkey Federation, FFA and 4-H Promote the protection of the State’s natural resources through development of wildfire suppression planning Respond in times of emergency such as wildland fires and natural disasters...

Earthjustice’s Sustainable Food and Farming Program is seeking an Associate Attorney to conduct legal advocacy and litigation.  The position is available immediately and is located in New York, NY. The Sustainable Food and Farming Program, within the Healthy Communities Department, engages in litigation and advocacy to improve our nation’s food system, from crop selection and farming practices to food processing and sustainability.  Working in partnership with communities, advocacy groups, scientists, and others, we fight for safe and healthy food, climate-friendly farming, reduced reliance on dangerous pesticides and chemical fertilizers, and animal farms—not animal factories.  We take on cases with regional and national scope. Responsibilities: Work closely with Earthjustice attorneys to build cases and support policies that serve a diverse set of clients. Participate in the full range of tasks involved in administrative advocacy and complex litigation, including factual...

Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Chicago, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Honolulu, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, and Washington, DC. This position provides legislative and administrative strategy development and implementation on environmental and justice issue priorities for Earthjustice on broad issue areas on our Policy and Legislation Department’s Climate and Energy team. Approximately 50% of the docket will consist of issues at the intersection of climate and agriculture.  The balance of the position’s portfolio will focus on advancing equitable and just climate solutions in partnership with clients and partners as assigned by Supervisor. Responsibilities: LOBBY STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND...

TerraCorps is an innovative national service program that prepares and mobilizes emerging leaders to help communities conserve and secure land for the health and well-being of people and nature. We do this by supporting AmeriCorps members who serve with nonprofit organizations across MA and RI to tackle issues around land access, sustainable agriculture, and conservation. This year we are looking for 60+ members to join the TerraCorps team! Youth Education Coordinators (YEC)   build the long-term capacity of their Service Site by engaging youth in service learning, experiential education, and inquiry-based science and nature learning projects. They collaborate with schools, libraries, and youth groups on projects that connect young people to the natural world, improve science literacy, and encourage healthy lifestyles. By serving with youth in an outdoor learning environment, they reinforce the connection between people, nature, and community and foster an inclusive land...