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2021-2022 Position Openings with TerraCorps Whether you are passionate about conservation, land access, or sustainable agriculture, TerraCorps is here to help you serve local communities and build professional skills through transformative experiences! Apply to serve with TerraCorps and join a cohort of passionate members taking on dynamic projects that connect communities to the land. TerraCorps is an AmeriCorps affiliated environmental nonprofit growing a more equitable ecosystem of people and organizations to protect and steward land for broader good. We do this by supporting AmeriCorps members who serve with nonprofit organizations across MA, RI, and CT to tackle issues around land access, sustainable agriculture, and conservation. This year we are looking for (Insert Number) members to join the TerraCorps team! As a member you can serve with one of our nonprofit partners, in one of five coordinator positions: Community Engagement Coordinator, Youth Education...

Education Programs Manager The Education Programs Manager is responsible for the education programming at LNC. This person will supervise 2 full time staff, an AmeriCorps Member, as well as several part time educators and education volunteers. Programs include Swallowtail Forest School, school field trips, day camps, birthday parties, scout programs, etc, and are geared primarily for children. School programs are all aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. Responsibilities: • Supervises education staff and volunteers • Schedules and coordinates staffing of education programs and events • Develops and conducts educational programs and instructs diverse ages of students in both a classroom and outdoor setting • Organizes and ensures that all programs materials (copies, art supplies, etc.) are prepared in advance of the program • Coordinates and participates in set up and take down of programs – checking to ensure all areas (education room, bathrooms, library, lobby...

Environmental Educator/ Swallowtail Forest School Teacher Forest School teachers guide children age 3-5 to connect with the natural world, and coach them in their social and emotional growth. Full-time, teaches Forest School (August - May), and summer camp in the summer. $14-$15/hr. Requirements: • A love of children is the highest priority! We work with a very diverse audience, including young children and people with disabilities. • A love of the outdoors is the next highest priority. Natural history knowledge and enthusiasm for conservation is very helpful. • First Aid and CPR certification, or the ability to obtain it upon employment. • An ideal candidate will be flexible, creative, growth-minded, and a team player. Responsibilities: • Conducts engaging and educational activities, and instructs diverse ages of students, primarily in an outdoor setting (including in inclement weather) • Organizes and ensures that all program materials (copies, art...

Service Description :  Green Iowa AmeriCorps operates through the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy and Environmental Education (UNI CEEE) in Cedar Falls.  The program is looking to recruit passionate and motivated individuals for an 11-month service experience in one of our service locations throughout Iowa. As a member of our new and existing programs sites, you will have the opportunity to create plans in conjunction with city officials, nonprofit leaders and school districts, and execute projects that will greatly impact the communities we serve. The leadership and empowerment experienced as part of our program will be like no other!  Our program hopes to train the next generation of ‘green-collar’ workers through a combination of field trips, presentations, and hands-on learning. Members have the opportunity to build leadership abilities through specific coordinator roles, which will allow each member to contribute their own unique skills to the...

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, has a full-time position available for a hydropower environmental planner to join our water resources group in one of our Mead & Hunt offices. Responsibilities include assisting with FERC hydropower licensing and compliance projects including writing licensing documents; completing permit applications; consulting with stakeholders and resource agencies; scheduling and participating in stakeholder meetings; writing technical reports, compliance plans, and documents; creating and filing annual compliance reports; completing field surveys and site visits; assisting with business development through client relationships and proposal writing. A valid driver’s license and some travel will be required.   The successful candidate will have all of the following: bachelor’s degree (or higher) in environmental sciences, biology, ecology, or a related field at least two years of relevant work...

Are you a passionate conservation professional with experience leading complex projects to achieve tangible conservation outcomes on the ground? This is an opportunity to join one of the most successful land trusts in the country and to protect and care for the spectacular landscapes of the San Francisco Peninsula, South Bay, and Santa Cruz Mountains for the benefit of all. The Senior Stewardship Project Manager is responsible for leading the development and implementation of a portfolio of conservation projects that advance Redwood and other program priorities on POST properties and at a regional scale. In particular, this position will lead POST’s engagement with our conservation partners in managing San Vicente Redwoods (SVR), a nearly 9,000-acre forest managed for multiple benefits including forest restoration, fire resilience, wildlife habitat, water quality, timber production, and public access in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains. At SVR, which was significantly...

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 Coordinator 1 ROLE Under close...