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Position summary: The Senior Associate, Media Relations is responsible for media outreach in the US, proactive and reactive. He/she contributes to the strategic objectives of the Rainforest Alliance by increasing our visibility, amplifying thought leadership, strengthening our position and securing endorsement through media relations. This role is in the Media Relations team within the Communications Department. Our Communications Department is an international team of over 20 mission-driven and fun professionals based mostly in Amsterdam and New York. Our recently merged organization provides considerable space for initiative, creativity and contribution to new strategies in this position.  Responsibilities:   Develop and execute the US media relations strategy, spearheading media outreach related to Rainforest Alliance news, opinions, achievements, and key events; Draft, edit, and proofread pitches, media advisories, opinion pieces, press releases, and other...

Fire Drill Fridays is an exciting collaboration between Greenpeace and Jane Fonda to raise attention about the need for climate action equal to the scale of the problem, communicate a sense of urgency, provide accessible information about the climate crisis to demystify it, help people overcome their apathy and despair, and inspire others to act by taking bold action alongside known and trusted cultural icons.   In just its first three months, Fire Drill Fridays  has  both ignited and tapped into the growing sense of urgency that something must be done - and it is clear that we are the ones who must do it. It is time for bold, broad, and courageous advocacy and activism.   Now that 2020 is here, we're ready to take the next step for Fire Drill Fridays to continue and become a national project bringing in activists from around the country. The Organizing Lead role is integral to the leadership team of FDF, leading the efforts of organizing and mobilizing hundreds of...

Summary This position is in the Office of Research and Development, Office of Science Advisor, Policy, and Engagement, Extramural Research and Partnership Division, Partnerships Branch.  If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement.  About the  Office of Research and Development. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities You will: - Provide scientific and technical advise to support overall Collaborative Challenges and Innovative Programs (CChIPS) and Office of Research and Development (ORD) scientific goals which include supporting and/or leading efforts to advance ORD’s innovations programs and align them with Agency, ORD and Office of Science Advisor, Policy, and Engagement (OSAPE) priorities and programs; - Provide advice, coordinate, and implement OSAPE Collaborative Challenge and Innovation Programs;  - Communicate program goals, objectives, and results, and engage internal and external partners; - Maintain a proactive...

Summary This position is located within a USDA Natural Resources Conservation state, area, or field office within a designated state. This position provides assistance to the Soil and Water Conservation District assigned to the field office within the assigned Natural Resources area; and to work with landowners to apply and maintain a number of conservation practices and review of financial assistance requests under the provision of federal, state, and local agriculture programs. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Provides information to farmers, ranchers and other rural residents on the kind of assistance available from NRCS and other USDA agencies. Assists with conducting engineer surveys to design mechanical practices to be utilized in conservation planning. Advises landowners on eligibility prerequisites and conditions that must be satisfied to qualify for program acceptance and payments. Remember to say you found this opportunity at...

Summary This position is located within a USDA Natural Resources Conservation state, area, or field office within a designated state. This position provides assistance to the Soil and Water Conservation District assigned to the field office within the assigned Natural Resources area; and to work with landowners to apply and maintain a number of conservation practices and review of financial assistance requests under the provision of federal, state, and local agriculture programs. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Provides information to farmers, ranchers and other rural residents on the kind of assistance available from NRCS and other USDA agencies. Assists with conducting engineer surveys to design mechanical practices to be utilized in conservation planning. Advises landowners on eligibility prerequisites and conditions that must be satisfied to qualify for program acceptance and payments. Provides technical support to conservation planners in...

Summary This position provides assistance in the development, planning, contracting and application of land conservation practices and programs consistent with NRCS policy and procedures. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Assists in gathering and assembling preliminary data for all resource concerns for use in developing complete basic farm conservation plans. Understands all applicable NRCS and Farm Bill programs available to address resource concerns and explains cost share programs and payment procedures to applicants and contract holders. Carries out a follow-up schedule for applying soil conservation practices in accordance with plan and contract schedules. With supervision, utilizes most current technology programs in the documentation and management of conservation plans and technical assistance by the service center. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Grassroots Campaign Staff Job Description Inform and educate citizens on crucial environmental issues Inspire citizen activism through petition signing, membership, and letter writing to targeted public officials. FULL-TIME FIELD STAFF Now Hiring in: Syracuse and Farmingdale (Long Island), NY and Hamden, CT.  Work Monday-Friday 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Farmingdale: $540+/Wk Hamden: $490+/Wk Syracuse: $450+/Wk PHONE STAFF Now Hiring in Farmingdale on Long Island  Hours: Three to five shifts each week. Monday through Thursday hours are 4:30pm-9:00 p.m., Friday 4pm-8:30 p.m., and Saturday 10am-2:30pm Earn $11/hour BENEFITS: Health Insurance for Full-Time Employees Advancement & Career Opportunities Attend National Conferences  Travel Opportunities Upbeat and Fun Work Environment Active Member of a Dynamic and Progressive Team Learn About Environmental and Political Issues Build strong Communication and Organizing Skills Expand Your Resume Work Outside (field...

Description Hiring Immediately - Outdoor Work with Social Distancing!   Offering SIGNING BONUS up to $750!  Position:  Field Technician 2 Industry:   Field Services  Location:   Ashland, VA Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused environmental consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex. Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing environmental consulting and engineering firms in the US. We take pride in keeping our clients happy and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and  we want you to grow with us. Your Responsibilities as a Landscape/Stormwater Field Technician: Perform landscaping, light construction, and maintenance repairs for...

About James Madison University Mission We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives. Vision To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world. Who We Are Established in 1908, James Madison University is a comprehensive public institution offering undergraduate, masters and doctoral programs to more than 20,000 students.   JMU   is regarded as one of the finest regional universities in the nation and has been continuously cited in U.S. News and World Report, Changing Times and Money Magazine as an outstanding public university. Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. Known for its livability, diversity, local food, arts and natural surroundings, this Virginia Main Street community is a great place to live and work. General...

Job Description The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District is currently seeking an Environmental Health Specialist Senior. This position will be responsible for interpreting and applying environmental laws, regulations, policies and procedures in order to determine compliance and reduce risks to the public's health. In addition, primary responsibilities will include: performing periodic sanitary inspections of food services for the Food Safety Program (documenting violations and recommending corrective action), inspecting and permitting migrant labor camps, tourist establishments (including TES pools) and temporary food booths at festivals and fairs, investigating animal bites following established guidelines for confinement and quarantine of animals or testing for rabies and investigating/documenting public health complaints and enforcing compliance with regulations (sewage, food-borne illnesses, water). As well as, onsite sewage, alternative discharge and water services...

The Environmental Leadership Program is now accepting applications for the   2020 Pacific Regional Fellowship  (California and Hawaii). The fellowship consists of a series of 3 immersive retreats exploring topics such as diversity and leading across difference, systems thinking, building an organizational culture of learning, strength-based leadership, network weaving and happiness. The fellowship will be taking place using a hybrid format this year to combine virtual and in-person retreats based on the reopening of centers and updated health guidelines. To apply, please complete this short survey .   Testimonials from some of our 2020 participants: "I am excited to witness the teachings experienced through ELP come alive in my work, with coworkers, project-based partnerships, and my personal inner journeys --- just, life in itself. Thank you endlessly for making this such a thoughtful, beautiful retreat while being virtual due to COVID-19 and giving us space to...

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...

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Environmental Program Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating marine conservation efforts, providing highly technical ecological reviews, public outreach, education, and reporting on the protection, conservation, and enhancement of the hardbottom (coral reef) resources of the county. This is an advanced professional and supervisory position responsible for providing all technical expertise and policy guidance in the conservation, mitigation of environmental impacts, management, and enhancement of the County's coastal resources, with emphasis on coral reefs and nearshore hardbottom resources, as part of the Marine Resources Section.  The position serves as the primary technical expert for the valuation of reef resources and the quantification of impacts and development of mitigation strategies to compensate for...

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...

The Development Writer is responsible for writing and editing donor materials that are informed, accurate, and consistent with the Earthjustice brand. These materials support the organization’s ambitious fundraising goals and play a critical role in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of all Earthjustice supporters. Reporting to the Donor Communications Manager, the Development Writer works closely with program VPs, attorneys, Communications and Marketing staff, and the entire Development team to craft effective donor-facing messages and engaging stories with a particular focus on major gift fundraising. Materials the Development Writer will produce include the annual report, donor reports and proposals, events and trip collateral, newsletters, fact sheets, brochures, invitations, program updates, cover letters, email messages, and website text. This role can be located in San Francisco, CA (preferred) or remote. We will also consider remote candidates, ideally...

Duration:  10 hours/week, 4 months - $15 per hour Context:  The organizing intern will implement voter contact components of the Minnesota Sierra Club’s 2020 electoral program. The intern will support the work of staff and volunteers and be supported to develop their own skills and expertise as an organizer. Scope:  This position assists in voter education and Get Out the Vote efforts during the 2020 election and supporting the North Star Chapter’s Sierra Votes volunteer team. Job Activities:* Coordinate electoral volunteer activities, to include phone banks and text banks. Coordinate and support volunteer recruitment and training Administrative support and data entry Other duties as assigned *Work and volunteer activities will be conducted online and virtually until the Sierra Club determines that it is safe to resume in-person events and re-open our St. Paul office. Knowledge & Skills: Interest in the electoral process; prior...

Context:  Works with community members, volunteers, staff and partners to build grassroots power through organizing campaigns that will build deep relationships, increase the number of people involved, and support leadership development to achieve our conservation and power-building goals. On a collaborative team, the Community Organizer plans, supports, and coordinates the activities of staff and volunteers in carrying out the organizing activities for assigned climate justice and clean energy campaigns or programs. Helps to develop organizing strategies and priorities for assigned campaigns or programs. Scope:  The Community Organizer is responsible for recruiting, engaging, and motivating large numbers of new people to take repeated action which will further Sierra Club’s targeted campaign and power-building goals. Provides leadership in working with volunteer leaders and staff on climate justice and clean energy campaigns. Identifies and develops volunteers to take on...