Earthjustice is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Climate and Energy team in its Northeast office. The Climate and Energy work is at the heart of Earthjustice’s efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and prevent catastrophic climate change. The attorney selected for this position will work closely with other professionals (attorneys, policy analysts, communications experts) to force a shift from dirty to clean energy. The position will be based in our office in New York City. Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups and supporters to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer .
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, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, Tallahassee, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, and Washington, DC.
The Climate and Energy work in the Northeast Office uses litigation and administrative advocacy to end the region’s reliance on fossil fuels and speed the transition to clean, renewable energy for power generation, home heating and cooking, and transportation. Our docket includes involvement in utility ratemaking proceedings in Albany, litigation to prevent construction of additional fossil fuel infrastructure, and other advocacy activities to foster a more rapid change to a zero emission future, especially in New York and New Jersey.
Applicants must be ready and able to develop and lead litigation from day one. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive and successful experience with most aspects of judicial and administrative proceedings—including developing cases, conducting discovery, assisting with expert reports, motion practice, evidentiary hearings, and post-hearing briefing. We offer a mission-and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.
Responsibilities :
Manage new and existing cases from start to finish, performing all aspects of litigation, including: drafting pleadings, motions and briefs; conducting discovery; presenting oral arguments; and handling appeals.
Conduct factual investigations and develop legal theories for possible advocacy or litigation advancing the goals of our Climate and Energy work.
Assist in growing the Northeast Office’s work in fostering an equitable pathway to swift cuts to greenhouse gas emissions.
Serve as the office’s principal representative in Public Service Commission proceedings in Albany.
Join other staff in long-term planning, strategy development, goal-setting, and work plan management that advances a collective vision for future Climate and Energy work, generally, and zero-emission advocacy, specifically.
Participate actively in organizational and office efforts to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Supervise the work of Associate Attorneys, Law Clerks, and Litigation Assistants, who are part of the litigation team.
Develop and manage relationships with co-counsel, clients, and coalition partners, including increasing the Northeast Office’s ties to overburdened and marginalized communities.
Work effectively with other departments within Earthjustice, including Communications, Development, and Policy and Legislation.
Qualifications :
Admitted or willing to seek admission to the New York bar.
At least seven years of legal experience, including substantial experience with litigation and administrative proceedings.
Experience in pre-trial and administrative proceedings (e.g., regulatory comments; preparation of fact and expert witnesses; motion practice); evidentiary hearings; and post-trial or post-hearing briefing. Experience in appellate litigation is a plus.
Excellent research, analysis, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to implement collective plans.
Initiative, good judgment, a collegial work style, and a strong work ethic.
A commitment to public interest work and a passion for Earthjustice’s mission.
Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others.
Aware of and sensitive to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
Ability to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
Eager to help the office recruit, hire, develop, and retain a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Ability and willingness to travel for case work, court and regulatory proceedings, and presentations, including spending substantial time, as needed, in Albany, NY to participate in proceedings before the state’s Public Service Commission.
We offer a mission and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a:
Resume.
One- or two-page cover letter that addresses at least the following subjects: (1) why you are drawn to Earthjustice’s mission and whether there are particular legal, environmental, or justice issues that inspire you; and (2) aspects of your background that demonstrate competence to work with diverse clients and colleagues.
Legal writing sample, preferably from litigation, that is either unedited or lightly edited by someone other than you. Please include a cover sheet explaining the extent of editing.
List of three references.
Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.
Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position. For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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Apr 17, 2019
Full time
Earthjustice is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Climate and Energy team in its Northeast office. The Climate and Energy work is at the heart of Earthjustice’s efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and prevent catastrophic climate change. The attorney selected for this position will work closely with other professionals (attorneys, policy analysts, communications experts) to force a shift from dirty to clean energy. The position will be based in our office in New York City. Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups and supporters to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer .
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, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, Tallahassee, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, and Washington, DC.
The Climate and Energy work in the Northeast Office uses litigation and administrative advocacy to end the region’s reliance on fossil fuels and speed the transition to clean, renewable energy for power generation, home heating and cooking, and transportation. Our docket includes involvement in utility ratemaking proceedings in Albany, litigation to prevent construction of additional fossil fuel infrastructure, and other advocacy activities to foster a more rapid change to a zero emission future, especially in New York and New Jersey.
Applicants must be ready and able to develop and lead litigation from day one. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive and successful experience with most aspects of judicial and administrative proceedings—including developing cases, conducting discovery, assisting with expert reports, motion practice, evidentiary hearings, and post-hearing briefing. We offer a mission-and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.
Responsibilities :
Manage new and existing cases from start to finish, performing all aspects of litigation, including: drafting pleadings, motions and briefs; conducting discovery; presenting oral arguments; and handling appeals.
Conduct factual investigations and develop legal theories for possible advocacy or litigation advancing the goals of our Climate and Energy work.
Assist in growing the Northeast Office’s work in fostering an equitable pathway to swift cuts to greenhouse gas emissions.
Serve as the office’s principal representative in Public Service Commission proceedings in Albany.
Join other staff in long-term planning, strategy development, goal-setting, and work plan management that advances a collective vision for future Climate and Energy work, generally, and zero-emission advocacy, specifically.
Participate actively in organizational and office efforts to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Supervise the work of Associate Attorneys, Law Clerks, and Litigation Assistants, who are part of the litigation team.
Develop and manage relationships with co-counsel, clients, and coalition partners, including increasing the Northeast Office’s ties to overburdened and marginalized communities.
Work effectively with other departments within Earthjustice, including Communications, Development, and Policy and Legislation.
Qualifications :
Admitted or willing to seek admission to the New York bar.
At least seven years of legal experience, including substantial experience with litigation and administrative proceedings.
Experience in pre-trial and administrative proceedings (e.g., regulatory comments; preparation of fact and expert witnesses; motion practice); evidentiary hearings; and post-trial or post-hearing briefing. Experience in appellate litigation is a plus.
Excellent research, analysis, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to implement collective plans.
Initiative, good judgment, a collegial work style, and a strong work ethic.
A commitment to public interest work and a passion for Earthjustice’s mission.
Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others.
Aware of and sensitive to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
Ability to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
Eager to help the office recruit, hire, develop, and retain a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Ability and willingness to travel for case work, court and regulatory proceedings, and presentations, including spending substantial time, as needed, in Albany, NY to participate in proceedings before the state’s Public Service Commission.
We offer a mission and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a:
Resume.
One- or two-page cover letter that addresses at least the following subjects: (1) why you are drawn to Earthjustice’s mission and whether there are particular legal, environmental, or justice issues that inspire you; and (2) aspects of your background that demonstrate competence to work with diverse clients and colleagues.
Legal writing sample, preferably from litigation, that is either unedited or lightly edited by someone other than you. Please include a cover sheet explaining the extent of editing.
List of three references.
Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.
Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position. For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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Assistant, Food and Forests
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with 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: www.ceres.org .
Description & Responsibilities
Ceres’ Food and Forests program works to protect forests from the impacts of agriculture, largely with a focus on influencing the largest food and beverage companies to improve the sustainability of their agricultural sourcing policies and practices. The Food and Forests team is seeking an Assistant to support the program broadly, as well as support key projects on agricultural initiatives. The Assistant will be part of a team of five working with investors, companies and other NGOS to improve agricultural sourcing practices. We seek an energetic, highly motivated, self-starter to play a critical administrative and programmatic support role, both internally and externally. This full-time position reports to the Program Director and will be located in Boston, MA. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Work with the Program Director in setting up and maintaining systems for the Food and Forest team. Responsibilities include:
Supporting staff on key projects, including organizing meetings with internal and external stakeholders and executing webinars;
Organizing and supporting team and cross functional meetings, including arranging schedules, organizing agendas, taking notes and following up;
Supporting the Director and other senior program staff on scheduling and travel logistics;
Supporting HR related efforts, including recruitment and team training;
Process the program staff’s expense reports, reimbursements, and other finance-related administrative duties;
Organize and enhance excel-based tracking of program spending versus budgets.'Assist in development and management of team planning, goal setting, and impact tracking, working in concert with the Director and project leads;
Support coordination, logistics, and management of team retreats, working closely with the Director and project leads;
Assist team in roll out and distribution activities of key reports and special projects;
Help buildout and maintain partner contact lists, resources and projects in platforms such as Salesforce, Excel, The Ceres Investor Portal, etc.;
Support monthly news flow tracking and newsletter to share with partners on food and forest risk issues;
Assist with planning, coordination, and logistics for Ceres annual conference, Investor Summit, and other organization-wide events;
Travel to meetings and events, as required.
Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor degree preferred, or 2 years of experience where in-depth organization, time management, and administrative skills were developed.
One to two years of work experience or internships, preferably direct experience working on sustainability-related issues
Outstanding organizational, time management and administrative skills. Experience as an assistant to a senior executive, a plus.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative, motivation
Ability to organize and execute multiple projects and to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with keen attention to detail
Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent research and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Docs, and e-mail computer applications
Knowledge of, or experience with, sustainability issues, particularly understanding of the role of business, the investment community, and/or NGOs, a plus.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying for this position, submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Apr 11, 2019
Full time
Assistant, Food and Forests
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with 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: www.ceres.org .
Description & Responsibilities
Ceres’ Food and Forests program works to protect forests from the impacts of agriculture, largely with a focus on influencing the largest food and beverage companies to improve the sustainability of their agricultural sourcing policies and practices. The Food and Forests team is seeking an Assistant to support the program broadly, as well as support key projects on agricultural initiatives. The Assistant will be part of a team of five working with investors, companies and other NGOS to improve agricultural sourcing practices. We seek an energetic, highly motivated, self-starter to play a critical administrative and programmatic support role, both internally and externally. This full-time position reports to the Program Director and will be located in Boston, MA. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Work with the Program Director in setting up and maintaining systems for the Food and Forest team. Responsibilities include:
Supporting staff on key projects, including organizing meetings with internal and external stakeholders and executing webinars;
Organizing and supporting team and cross functional meetings, including arranging schedules, organizing agendas, taking notes and following up;
Supporting the Director and other senior program staff on scheduling and travel logistics;
Supporting HR related efforts, including recruitment and team training;
Process the program staff’s expense reports, reimbursements, and other finance-related administrative duties;
Organize and enhance excel-based tracking of program spending versus budgets.'Assist in development and management of team planning, goal setting, and impact tracking, working in concert with the Director and project leads;
Support coordination, logistics, and management of team retreats, working closely with the Director and project leads;
Assist team in roll out and distribution activities of key reports and special projects;
Help buildout and maintain partner contact lists, resources and projects in platforms such as Salesforce, Excel, The Ceres Investor Portal, etc.;
Support monthly news flow tracking and newsletter to share with partners on food and forest risk issues;
Assist with planning, coordination, and logistics for Ceres annual conference, Investor Summit, and other organization-wide events;
Travel to meetings and events, as required.
Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor degree preferred, or 2 years of experience where in-depth organization, time management, and administrative skills were developed.
One to two years of work experience or internships, preferably direct experience working on sustainability-related issues
Outstanding organizational, time management and administrative skills. Experience as an assistant to a senior executive, a plus.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative, motivation
Ability to organize and execute multiple projects and to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with keen attention to detail
Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent research and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Docs, and e-mail computer applications
Knowledge of, or experience with, sustainability issues, particularly understanding of the role of business, the investment community, and/or NGOs, a plus.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying for this position, submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Associate, Investor Network
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with 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: www.ceres.org .
Description & Responsibilities
The Associate, Investor Network position plays a key support role for Ceres’ Investor Network on Climate Risk and Sustainability and Ceres’ Food and Capital Markets Team. We are looking for candidates with strong organizational skills and some understanding of responsible investment and the larger investment community. The Ceres Investor Network is looking for someone to support the monitoring and evaluation of investor progress on deforestation-related risks. This full-time position is based in Boston, MA, and reports to a Manager on the Investor Network. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
As directed by the Manager, Investor Network, engage with investors on their work to address deforestation-related risks in their portfolios.
Maintain and regularly update all datasets and Salesforce tracking systems to ensure contacts, meetings, deliverables, and other important information is tracked and available.
Monitor investor progress on deforestation through measurement and evaluation systems.
Research and conduct analyses of investor decision-making, and activity related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters.
Support relationship management with investors in tracking member engagement, participation, and activities in Salesforce.
Using Partner Engagement Management System (PEMS), coordinate outreach to members by other Ceres’ staff members, including sign-on letters.
Manage, review, and update content and promote investor activity on the Investor Portal
Assist in report preparation for internal and external audiences.
With the Manager, Investor Engagement, coordinate planning of conference sessions and presentations.
Participate in Food and Forests and Investor team meetings, quarterly and annual program reviews, and annual planning meetings.
Provide administrative and programmatic support for the Investor Initiative for Sustainable Forests collaboration
Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor degree preferred, or 4 years of experience where organization, writing, and research skills were developed.
Two-three years work experience, preferably direct experience working on sustainability-related issues.
An understanding of financial markets and investment firms, financial institutions, or institutional investors.
Strong writing and research skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Successful record of organizing multiple projects and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Desire to work in a not-for-profit, advocacy-focused organization.
Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above.
Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications.
Interest and willingness to be trained on specific applications necessary for work: ReadyTalk, Salesforce, listserv program, etc.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Apr 11, 2019
Full time
Associate, Investor Network
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with 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: www.ceres.org .
Description & Responsibilities
The Associate, Investor Network position plays a key support role for Ceres’ Investor Network on Climate Risk and Sustainability and Ceres’ Food and Capital Markets Team. We are looking for candidates with strong organizational skills and some understanding of responsible investment and the larger investment community. The Ceres Investor Network is looking for someone to support the monitoring and evaluation of investor progress on deforestation-related risks. This full-time position is based in Boston, MA, and reports to a Manager on the Investor Network. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
As directed by the Manager, Investor Network, engage with investors on their work to address deforestation-related risks in their portfolios.
Maintain and regularly update all datasets and Salesforce tracking systems to ensure contacts, meetings, deliverables, and other important information is tracked and available.
Monitor investor progress on deforestation through measurement and evaluation systems.
Research and conduct analyses of investor decision-making, and activity related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters.
Support relationship management with investors in tracking member engagement, participation, and activities in Salesforce.
Using Partner Engagement Management System (PEMS), coordinate outreach to members by other Ceres’ staff members, including sign-on letters.
Manage, review, and update content and promote investor activity on the Investor Portal
Assist in report preparation for internal and external audiences.
With the Manager, Investor Engagement, coordinate planning of conference sessions and presentations.
Participate in Food and Forests and Investor team meetings, quarterly and annual program reviews, and annual planning meetings.
Provide administrative and programmatic support for the Investor Initiative for Sustainable Forests collaboration
Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor degree preferred, or 4 years of experience where organization, writing, and research skills were developed.
Two-three years work experience, preferably direct experience working on sustainability-related issues.
An understanding of financial markets and investment firms, financial institutions, or institutional investors.
Strong writing and research skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Successful record of organizing multiple projects and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Desire to work in a not-for-profit, advocacy-focused organization.
Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above.
Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications.
Interest and willingness to be trained on specific applications necessary for work: ReadyTalk, Salesforce, listserv program, etc.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Wilderness Fellow Position Description
Title : Wilderness Fellow
Reports To : SWS National Program Director
Classification : Hourly
Location : 10 Positions are available, located in the following: Hungry Horse, Montana; Helena, Montana; Jackson, Wyoming (2 positions); Central Sierras, California; Tahoe, California; Rutland, Vermont; Rhinelander, Wisconsin; Hoonah and Yakutat, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska.
Duration : June 10, 2019 – December 3, 2019
Time : Full Time, Seasonal
Salary : $600 weekly stipend
Benefits: 1 earned personal day per month (vacation is not eligible to be cashed out at any time) and federal holidays; Forest Service housing provided.
Closing Date : April 26th, 2019
Partners
The Society for Wilderness Stewardship (SWS) is a non-profit organization seeking to promote excellence in the professional practice of wilderness stewardship, science, and education to ensure the life-sustaining benefits of wilderness. In other words, we are a professional society working to set the standard for wilderness management.
The Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute (Leopold) is dedicated to the development and dissemination of knowledge needed to improve management of wilderness, parks, and similarly protected areas. Leopold was established in 1993 under the Rocky Mountain Research Station and has been the wilderness research arm of federal agencies ever since. The Institute operates under an interagency agreement among the federal agencies that have wilderness management or research responsibility – the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and the U.S. Geological Survey.
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) was founded by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1905, and today oversees 445 wilderness areas or 33% of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Inaugural Chief of the USFS, Gifford Pinchot, stated that the USFS existed to “provide the greatest amount of good for the greatest amount of people in the long run.”
Program Overview
The Wilderness Fellows Program is a collaborative of the three organizations above, and was created in order to complete Wilderness Character Baseline Assessments, thereby continuing important assessment work that has been underway since 2001, and fulfilling the USFS Wilderness Stewardship Performance (WSP) element “Wilderness Character Baseline”. The Wilderness Character Baseline requires that steps be made to determine a baseline and provide the foundation for evaluating trends in wilderness character. These trends indicate the outcome of management actions and success at ‘preserving wilderness character’ as directed by the Wilderness Act.
As stated in Keeping It Wild 2: An Updated Interagency Strategy to Monitor Trends in Wilderness Character Across the National Wilderness Preservation System (Landres et. al, 2015), “the results of wilderness character monitoring provide [agency staff who manage wilderness day-to-day, and regional and national staff who develop wilderness policy and assess its effectiveness] some of the key data they need to improve wilderness stewardship and wilderness policy.” The report goes on to say that, “Implementing this monitoring strategy does not guarantee the preservation of wilderness character, but it informs and improves wilderness stewardship, and ensures managers are accountable to the central mandate of the 1964 Wilderness act – to preserve wilderness character.”
In 2001, the USFS Wilderness Monitoring Committee developed the first national framework for Wilderness Character Monitoring (WCM). Progression was attained by the USFS in 2006 with WCM pilot testing occurring in every FS region, the publication of the Applying the Concept of Wilderness Character to National Forest Planning, Monitoring and Management in 2008, and the 2009 distribution of the Technical Guide for Monitoring Selected Conditions Related to Wilderness Character .
The USFS and Leopold now stand at the brink of publishing the second generation Technical Guide (expected June 2019), a tool that promises to advance WCM across the nation. Wilderness Fellows will apply the tools in the Technical Guide to carry out wilderness character baseline assessments. Fellows will complete base level work for numerous wilderness areas that will inform future targeted assessments.
Position Overview
The Wilderness Fellow Program is seeking qualified candidates to fill Wilderness Fellow positions. Fellows are based in locations around the country, with a significant amount of travel within their base region. Work is roughly 80% office based and 20% field based and is performed at USFS offices to directly support the goals of a collaborative wilderness character monitoring initiative currently underway in the USFS.
Primary Wilderness Fellow Responsibilities
Attend one week training in Granby, Colorado (travel provided).
Work out of remote USFS locations, residing in USFS housing.
Coordinate meetings with USFS resource specialists and line officers to gather information regarding wilderness character.
Research, compile and analyze legislative and administrative historical data per wilderness area.
Travel to and into wilderness areas.
Compile and analyze data for selected monitoring indicators and complete components of a baseline assessment for wilderness character monitoring.
Implement inventory and monitoring strategies for tracking wilderness character.
Participate in weekly conference calls.
Set and meet benchmarks and deadlines for data collection, meetings, and draft and final reports.
Create a narrative report for each wilderness area worked in.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, Master’s degree preferred.
Educational background in Wilderness Management, Protected Area/Natural Resource Management, Recreation Resource Management, Conservation Social Science, Environmental Policy, Natural, Biological and/or Physical Science.
Deep interest in wilderness/resource management and the U.S. Forest Service.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
Research skill and attention to detail and organization.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on projects, high degree of initiative.
Understanding and ability to use GIS is a plus.
Results-oriented with the ability to set and follow realistic goals and objectives.
Flexibility to adapt when faced with changing needs and priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, comfort with technology.
Ability to travel to training and remote field locations (travel provided), and to relocate if necessary (assistance not provided).
To Apply : E-mail a resume, cover letter, a one-to-two page writing sample, and three professional or academic references to Heather MacSlarrow at: hiringmanager@wildernessstewardship.org
Essential Function : Employee may be required to sit, stand, and lift objects up to 50 lbs. Employee may be required to travel and camp in the backcountry, and to drive or fly to remote project locations.
The Society for Wilderness Stewardship is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.
Apr 03, 2019
Seasonal
Wilderness Fellow Position Description
Title : Wilderness Fellow
Reports To : SWS National Program Director
Classification : Hourly
Location : 10 Positions are available, located in the following: Hungry Horse, Montana; Helena, Montana; Jackson, Wyoming (2 positions); Central Sierras, California; Tahoe, California; Rutland, Vermont; Rhinelander, Wisconsin; Hoonah and Yakutat, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska.
Duration : June 10, 2019 – December 3, 2019
Time : Full Time, Seasonal
Salary : $600 weekly stipend
Benefits: 1 earned personal day per month (vacation is not eligible to be cashed out at any time) and federal holidays; Forest Service housing provided.
Closing Date : April 26th, 2019
Partners
The Society for Wilderness Stewardship (SWS) is a non-profit organization seeking to promote excellence in the professional practice of wilderness stewardship, science, and education to ensure the life-sustaining benefits of wilderness. In other words, we are a professional society working to set the standard for wilderness management.
The Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute (Leopold) is dedicated to the development and dissemination of knowledge needed to improve management of wilderness, parks, and similarly protected areas. Leopold was established in 1993 under the Rocky Mountain Research Station and has been the wilderness research arm of federal agencies ever since. The Institute operates under an interagency agreement among the federal agencies that have wilderness management or research responsibility – the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and the U.S. Geological Survey.
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) was founded by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1905, and today oversees 445 wilderness areas or 33% of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Inaugural Chief of the USFS, Gifford Pinchot, stated that the USFS existed to “provide the greatest amount of good for the greatest amount of people in the long run.”
Program Overview
The Wilderness Fellows Program is a collaborative of the three organizations above, and was created in order to complete Wilderness Character Baseline Assessments, thereby continuing important assessment work that has been underway since 2001, and fulfilling the USFS Wilderness Stewardship Performance (WSP) element “Wilderness Character Baseline”. The Wilderness Character Baseline requires that steps be made to determine a baseline and provide the foundation for evaluating trends in wilderness character. These trends indicate the outcome of management actions and success at ‘preserving wilderness character’ as directed by the Wilderness Act.
As stated in Keeping It Wild 2: An Updated Interagency Strategy to Monitor Trends in Wilderness Character Across the National Wilderness Preservation System (Landres et. al, 2015), “the results of wilderness character monitoring provide [agency staff who manage wilderness day-to-day, and regional and national staff who develop wilderness policy and assess its effectiveness] some of the key data they need to improve wilderness stewardship and wilderness policy.” The report goes on to say that, “Implementing this monitoring strategy does not guarantee the preservation of wilderness character, but it informs and improves wilderness stewardship, and ensures managers are accountable to the central mandate of the 1964 Wilderness act – to preserve wilderness character.”
In 2001, the USFS Wilderness Monitoring Committee developed the first national framework for Wilderness Character Monitoring (WCM). Progression was attained by the USFS in 2006 with WCM pilot testing occurring in every FS region, the publication of the Applying the Concept of Wilderness Character to National Forest Planning, Monitoring and Management in 2008, and the 2009 distribution of the Technical Guide for Monitoring Selected Conditions Related to Wilderness Character .
The USFS and Leopold now stand at the brink of publishing the second generation Technical Guide (expected June 2019), a tool that promises to advance WCM across the nation. Wilderness Fellows will apply the tools in the Technical Guide to carry out wilderness character baseline assessments. Fellows will complete base level work for numerous wilderness areas that will inform future targeted assessments.
Position Overview
The Wilderness Fellow Program is seeking qualified candidates to fill Wilderness Fellow positions. Fellows are based in locations around the country, with a significant amount of travel within their base region. Work is roughly 80% office based and 20% field based and is performed at USFS offices to directly support the goals of a collaborative wilderness character monitoring initiative currently underway in the USFS.
Primary Wilderness Fellow Responsibilities
Attend one week training in Granby, Colorado (travel provided).
Work out of remote USFS locations, residing in USFS housing.
Coordinate meetings with USFS resource specialists and line officers to gather information regarding wilderness character.
Research, compile and analyze legislative and administrative historical data per wilderness area.
Travel to and into wilderness areas.
Compile and analyze data for selected monitoring indicators and complete components of a baseline assessment for wilderness character monitoring.
Implement inventory and monitoring strategies for tracking wilderness character.
Participate in weekly conference calls.
Set and meet benchmarks and deadlines for data collection, meetings, and draft and final reports.
Create a narrative report for each wilderness area worked in.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, Master’s degree preferred.
Educational background in Wilderness Management, Protected Area/Natural Resource Management, Recreation Resource Management, Conservation Social Science, Environmental Policy, Natural, Biological and/or Physical Science.
Deep interest in wilderness/resource management and the U.S. Forest Service.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
Research skill and attention to detail and organization.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on projects, high degree of initiative.
Understanding and ability to use GIS is a plus.
Results-oriented with the ability to set and follow realistic goals and objectives.
Flexibility to adapt when faced with changing needs and priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, comfort with technology.
Ability to travel to training and remote field locations (travel provided), and to relocate if necessary (assistance not provided).
To Apply : E-mail a resume, cover letter, a one-to-two page writing sample, and three professional or academic references to Heather MacSlarrow at: hiringmanager@wildernessstewardship.org
Essential Function : Employee may be required to sit, stand, and lift objects up to 50 lbs. Employee may be required to travel and camp in the backcountry, and to drive or fly to remote project locations.
The Society for Wilderness Stewardship is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.
Campaign Director, Plastics
The Plastics Campaign Director will lead a multidisciplinary team to plan, develop, implement and win Oceana’s plastics campaign. The Director will lead Oceana’s campaign to significantly reduce the use of single-use plastics, that result in harmful pollution of our oceans, focusing primarily on reductions in single-use plastics at the source. Strong campaign skills, including in campaign development, leadership, and strategic thinking are essential to the success of the campaign. The campaign director will report to the Chief Policy Officer, North America.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead in the development and implementation of campaign strategies and tactics
Lead the development of annual and long-term campaign goals
Lead and manage a team of professionals, and manage consultants to achieve campaign goals
Develop and run a corporate campaign, including advocacy, communications, outreach and legal strategies to achieve goals
Develop campaign messages, approaches and materials
Establish and maintain Oceana leadership on plastics
Serve as spokesperson for the campaign to the press and other external audiences
Manage outside relationships with partners, vendors, supporters, and decision-makers
Manage the research and writing of reports, papers, and other materials
Maintain a working knowledge of science and policy practices related to plastics
Develop and manage a campaign budget
Assist in fundraising for the campaign
Take on other responsibilities as appropriate and necessary to achieve campaign objectives
Qualifications:
Seven (7) years of related professional experience including at least three (3) years managing staff and teams.
Some experience with pollution reduction campaigns, or specific knowledge of the plastics problem, including the science around plastics and some understanding of the solutions.
Must have exceptional management skills with proven ability to lead a professional staff and ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
Experience completing projects under tight deadlines and effectively managing a demanding work load.
Ability to work on and manage multiple projects in parallel.
Capability to effectively lead a campaign team.
Desire and ability to advocate for complex, aggressive conservation positions in both small and large settings.
Possess strong oral and written communication skills, and a keen analytical ability.
Strong writing and communications skills
Some travel is required
Graduate or law degree in a related field including political science, a natural science, engineering, or business,
Fluency in Spanish, or other second language a plus.
TO APPLY: PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR COVER LETTER TO YOUR RESUME.
Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Mar 20, 2019
Full time
Campaign Director, Plastics
The Plastics Campaign Director will lead a multidisciplinary team to plan, develop, implement and win Oceana’s plastics campaign. The Director will lead Oceana’s campaign to significantly reduce the use of single-use plastics, that result in harmful pollution of our oceans, focusing primarily on reductions in single-use plastics at the source. Strong campaign skills, including in campaign development, leadership, and strategic thinking are essential to the success of the campaign. The campaign director will report to the Chief Policy Officer, North America.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead in the development and implementation of campaign strategies and tactics
Lead the development of annual and long-term campaign goals
Lead and manage a team of professionals, and manage consultants to achieve campaign goals
Develop and run a corporate campaign, including advocacy, communications, outreach and legal strategies to achieve goals
Develop campaign messages, approaches and materials
Establish and maintain Oceana leadership on plastics
Serve as spokesperson for the campaign to the press and other external audiences
Manage outside relationships with partners, vendors, supporters, and decision-makers
Manage the research and writing of reports, papers, and other materials
Maintain a working knowledge of science and policy practices related to plastics
Develop and manage a campaign budget
Assist in fundraising for the campaign
Take on other responsibilities as appropriate and necessary to achieve campaign objectives
Qualifications:
Seven (7) years of related professional experience including at least three (3) years managing staff and teams.
Some experience with pollution reduction campaigns, or specific knowledge of the plastics problem, including the science around plastics and some understanding of the solutions.
Must have exceptional management skills with proven ability to lead a professional staff and ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
Experience completing projects under tight deadlines and effectively managing a demanding work load.
Ability to work on and manage multiple projects in parallel.
Capability to effectively lead a campaign team.
Desire and ability to advocate for complex, aggressive conservation positions in both small and large settings.
Possess strong oral and written communication skills, and a keen analytical ability.
Strong writing and communications skills
Some travel is required
Graduate or law degree in a related field including political science, a natural science, engineering, or business,
Fluency in Spanish, or other second language a plus.
TO APPLY: PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR COVER LETTER TO YOUR RESUME.
Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Citizens Campaign for the Environment
New York, USA
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 staff) Make A Difference & Save the Planet!
Please call or write to find out how you can get involved:
Long Island: 516-390-7150 | jobs.farmingdale@citizenscampaign.org Central New York: 315-472-1339 | jobs.syracuse@citizenscampaign.org Connecticut: 203-821-7050 | jobs.hamden@citizenscampaign.org
Or, download our job application to prepare before coming in for a scheduled interview.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Mar 13, 2019
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 staff) Make A Difference & Save the Planet!
Please call or write to find out how you can get involved:
Long Island: 516-390-7150 | jobs.farmingdale@citizenscampaign.org Central New York: 315-472-1339 | jobs.syracuse@citizenscampaign.org Connecticut: 203-821-7050 | jobs.hamden@citizenscampaign.org
Or, download our job application to prepare before coming in for a scheduled interview.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Earth Day Network is seeking a U.S. National Field Director who can help us build a broad, coordinated active 21st century environmental movement using the 50th anniversary in 2020 as the vehicle.
We are seeking an experienced self-starter, a highly motivated person who cares deeply about environmental issues and who has experience in movement building. We are seeking a person who cares about broadening the environmental movement and who can build diverse and deep partnerships with organizations across all segments of society . The Director will lead the national effort to build broad civic engagement starting now through November 2020. Working with senior management and a team of staff and volunteers, the Director will play a key role in developing the overall strategy for this campaign and will lead the effort to build momentum as we move toward the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and turn out millions of people in cities and towns across the United States.
This job requires the application to:
Help carry out EDN’s mission to build environmental democracy and to broaden, diversify and mobilize the environmental movement
Develop the overall strategy for US field operations for Earth Day 2019-2020
Research and carry out initiatives to reach a broad and diverse range of constituencies
Work with EDN’s digital and communications staff to plan, develop and implement the campaigns
Engage national, state, local and community leaders in a unified response to climate change and other issues
Define and implement a strategy for regular communications between EDN and environmental advocates
Work with communications staff to develop state and local media strategies, including new media, free and earned media events, media contacts, editorial mailings, and op-ed placement
Other duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: College degree preferred.
Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of the environmental field, grassroots organizing, field work, and building organizational capacity.
Work Experience: At least five years of field organizing on the state and/or national level. Significant supervisory and training experience.
Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal, supervisory strategic planning and training skills; excellent media skills; good computer skills; familiarity with database programs helpful.
Capabilities: Ability to work well with a wide range of people, work well under pressure, and adapt to changing situations.
Long hours possible; travel required;
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
EDN offers competitive salary commensurate with experience and a complete benefits package including: paid vacation, sick leave, and retirement.
TO APPLY:
Send a letter of interest, resume, and writing sample to hr@earthday.org
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Mar 13, 2019
Full time
Earth Day Network is seeking a U.S. National Field Director who can help us build a broad, coordinated active 21st century environmental movement using the 50th anniversary in 2020 as the vehicle.
We are seeking an experienced self-starter, a highly motivated person who cares deeply about environmental issues and who has experience in movement building. We are seeking a person who cares about broadening the environmental movement and who can build diverse and deep partnerships with organizations across all segments of society . The Director will lead the national effort to build broad civic engagement starting now through November 2020. Working with senior management and a team of staff and volunteers, the Director will play a key role in developing the overall strategy for this campaign and will lead the effort to build momentum as we move toward the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and turn out millions of people in cities and towns across the United States.
This job requires the application to:
Help carry out EDN’s mission to build environmental democracy and to broaden, diversify and mobilize the environmental movement
Develop the overall strategy for US field operations for Earth Day 2019-2020
Research and carry out initiatives to reach a broad and diverse range of constituencies
Work with EDN’s digital and communications staff to plan, develop and implement the campaigns
Engage national, state, local and community leaders in a unified response to climate change and other issues
Define and implement a strategy for regular communications between EDN and environmental advocates
Work with communications staff to develop state and local media strategies, including new media, free and earned media events, media contacts, editorial mailings, and op-ed placement
Other duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: College degree preferred.
Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of the environmental field, grassroots organizing, field work, and building organizational capacity.
Work Experience: At least five years of field organizing on the state and/or national level. Significant supervisory and training experience.
Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal, supervisory strategic planning and training skills; excellent media skills; good computer skills; familiarity with database programs helpful.
Capabilities: Ability to work well with a wide range of people, work well under pressure, and adapt to changing situations.
Long hours possible; travel required;
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
EDN offers competitive salary commensurate with experience and a complete benefits package including: paid vacation, sick leave, and retirement.
TO APPLY:
Send a letter of interest, resume, and writing sample to hr@earthday.org
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Environmental Defense Fund
San Francisco - CA, Austin - TX, Boston - MA, Boulder - CO, Chicago - IL, New York City - NY, Washington - D.C.
Location
This position can be based in any of our US offices including San Francisco - CA, Austin - TX, Boston - MA, Boulder - CO, Chicago - IL, New York City - NY and Washington D.C.
Program Overview
Ecosystems is one of four major programs within EDF. The program has bold goals to reach by 2025 that are centered around reversing habitat loss on working lands, building resilient coastal communities, rebalancing water systems and their ability to provide a resilient water supply, and ending agriculture fertilizer pollution. The VP, Ecosystems Working Lands will lead the teams and formulate the strategies associated with creating resilient working lands that benefit people and the planet by improving habitat, reduce impacts on water quality and rebalance management of water supplies, mitigating climate change, and contributing to thriving economies.
With a projected 9 billion mouths to feed by mid-century, meeting human needs for food and water in ways that benefit natural systems requires that we sustainably intensify agriculture - grow more on the same (or less) land with techniques that cut pollution and increase biodiversity.
EDF’s Working Lands program builds on our credibility as an unconventional but credible partner, working with ranchers, farmers and companies to bring sustainable farming practices and habitat protection to scale; developing better ways to track progress toward environmental outcomes; and aligning public and private financial incentives to reduce the risk for farmers and ranchers who adopt more sustainable and resilient farming systems.
The Working Lands Program has emerged from over a decade’s of work at EDF. This position leverages that record to position EDF as a national level leader, with opportunity for expanding internationally. The program requires deft management of science, policy, economics, business and communication. This role requires expert leadership, communication, and management skills, and the ability to develop meaningful relationships with EDF’s staff, board, funders, and external partners. This is an outstanding opportunity for a politically-savvy leader with fundraising experience.
Overall Function
The VP will provide the overall vision, strategy and leadership on sustainability of working lands. The VP will directly manage EDF’s teams working on the following core outcomes:
Partnering with farmers and companies to drive sustainability forward
Using data to drive improved fertilizer and soil health practices
Boosting the business case for conservation practices across the food supply chain
Working lands habitat protection campaigns
The VP will work collaboratively with peers across the organization, actively engaging them, and also keeping stakeholders informed. The VP will work closely with EDF’s+Biz program (corporate partnerships) on agriculture initiatives that pertain to the supply chain and with the U.S. and Global Climate programs on climate mitigation and policy. The VP will lead the process in implementing EDF’s agriculture and habitat related projects, and serve as a key strategic partner intertwining sound science, economics, policy, and strategic communications. The VP identifies opportunities, develops and implements projects, and manages advocacy efforts relating to their program. The VP works independently and supports the Senior Vice President of Ecosystems in a number of aspects of his leadership, and is a part of the Ecosystems leadership team, working in collaboration with other peers both within Ecosystems and across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Vision and Leadership
Create a focused, collaborative, entrepreneurial, and sustainable strategy across EDF to implement the goals of the Working Lands Program
Focus on the task of creating more resilient working lands
Develop the case for expanding the work of agriculture sustainability and habitat exchanges internationally
Demonstrate political skills with a track record of building non-partisan alliances, a strong understanding of public policy, and identify and lead the development of policy support needed to reach the goals of the program
Assess the needs to apply program’s principles with other market based strategies
Capitalize on opportunities and manage risks
Collaborate with senior program staff to manage delivery of outcomes as defined by the program vision
Continually stay abreast and informed of other organizations’ work and emerging habitat and agriculture issues
Ensure the scientific and economic foundations for the program’s strategy are robust and well supported
Effectively communicate program achievements, progress, challenges, and opportunities to stakeholders, board members, EDF senior leadership, and other internal and external audiences
2. External Relations and Partnerships
Collaborate with senior development staff to develop and execute a diversified fundraising action plan to secure a robust pipeline of funders interested in a resilient framework for agriculture and habitat work; contribute to proposal development and reporting
Work with development staff to craft and target outreach opportunities to maximize support for existing donors
Cultivate relationships with board members and other external stakeholders to identify other areas of program growth, including programmatic work and/or new funders.
Identify and implement partnerships with other members of the environmental community, influential academic institutions, and other stakeholders to achieve key programmatic goals
Working with the SVP, program staff, marketing & communications, and other expert leaders, create momentum within industry, agriculture, governmental and advocacy circles for the cause of ending fertilizer pollution and increasing habitat on working lands
Represent the organization externally, making public presentations as required and engaging and building relationships with the media, elected officials, and government (agency) representatives to keep them apprised of progress and establish EDF as a subject matter expert on species protection, biodiversity and agriculture sustainability issues
3. Organizational Management
Actively engage with peers to create stronger collaboration between and across programs and identify cross-cutting funding opportunities
Provide leadership, direction, and support for the staff
Promote an organizational culture and structure that fosters cooperation, communication, collaboration, teamwork, and trust, and embraces diversity
Hire, train, supervise, mentor, and provide staff with professional development activities that upgrade skills, support learning, motivate performance, and promote retention
Manage and select independent contractors who will maximize goals and objectives
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
10+ years of substantive, relevant work experience, including experience in an NGO or government setting leading and implementing applicable projects
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing a strategic vision
Proven success with fundraising both in stewarding donors and helping to secure large gifts
Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills with proven ability to attract funders and partners by communicating a compelling and inspired sense of purpose
Advanced degree in a relevant field required (e.g., economics, natural resource management, environmental science/policy, MBA, or legal)
Thorough knowledge of current agriculture trends, habitat protection mitigation as well as significant experience in, and understanding of supply chain, agriculture carbon markets, as well as familiarity with research, analysis, and academic publications pertaining to agriculture and species protection
A strong understanding of public policy with a proven track record of building alliances and working with policymakers—experience achieving results in public policy through outreach and advocacy preferred
Strong reputation and network among conservation organizations and leaders in the nonprofit, philanthropic, government, and for-profit sectors highly desirable
Team-building skills and a collaborative leadership style with the ability to empower and inspire staff and encourage staff development, as well as the capacity to enforce accountability and learn the strengths and weaknesses of a team in order to position teams for success
Experience managing geographically dispersed staff preferred
Experience leading and developing dynamic teams of 10+ staff members
Strong entrepreneurial capabilities and ability to foster innovation
Excellent communication skills and experience with public speaking and working with the media
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining effective relationships with relevant outside stakeholders, including media, elected officials, and academic institutions
Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
Willingness and ability to engage in regular regional travel, up to 30%
Commitment to and passion for EDF’s mission, vision, and values
Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Mar 08, 2019
Full time
Location
This position can be based in any of our US offices including San Francisco - CA, Austin - TX, Boston - MA, Boulder - CO, Chicago - IL, New York City - NY and Washington D.C.
Program Overview
Ecosystems is one of four major programs within EDF. The program has bold goals to reach by 2025 that are centered around reversing habitat loss on working lands, building resilient coastal communities, rebalancing water systems and their ability to provide a resilient water supply, and ending agriculture fertilizer pollution. The VP, Ecosystems Working Lands will lead the teams and formulate the strategies associated with creating resilient working lands that benefit people and the planet by improving habitat, reduce impacts on water quality and rebalance management of water supplies, mitigating climate change, and contributing to thriving economies.
With a projected 9 billion mouths to feed by mid-century, meeting human needs for food and water in ways that benefit natural systems requires that we sustainably intensify agriculture - grow more on the same (or less) land with techniques that cut pollution and increase biodiversity.
EDF’s Working Lands program builds on our credibility as an unconventional but credible partner, working with ranchers, farmers and companies to bring sustainable farming practices and habitat protection to scale; developing better ways to track progress toward environmental outcomes; and aligning public and private financial incentives to reduce the risk for farmers and ranchers who adopt more sustainable and resilient farming systems.
The Working Lands Program has emerged from over a decade’s of work at EDF. This position leverages that record to position EDF as a national level leader, with opportunity for expanding internationally. The program requires deft management of science, policy, economics, business and communication. This role requires expert leadership, communication, and management skills, and the ability to develop meaningful relationships with EDF’s staff, board, funders, and external partners. This is an outstanding opportunity for a politically-savvy leader with fundraising experience.
Overall Function
The VP will provide the overall vision, strategy and leadership on sustainability of working lands. The VP will directly manage EDF’s teams working on the following core outcomes:
Partnering with farmers and companies to drive sustainability forward
Using data to drive improved fertilizer and soil health practices
Boosting the business case for conservation practices across the food supply chain
Working lands habitat protection campaigns
The VP will work collaboratively with peers across the organization, actively engaging them, and also keeping stakeholders informed. The VP will work closely with EDF’s+Biz program (corporate partnerships) on agriculture initiatives that pertain to the supply chain and with the U.S. and Global Climate programs on climate mitigation and policy. The VP will lead the process in implementing EDF’s agriculture and habitat related projects, and serve as a key strategic partner intertwining sound science, economics, policy, and strategic communications. The VP identifies opportunities, develops and implements projects, and manages advocacy efforts relating to their program. The VP works independently and supports the Senior Vice President of Ecosystems in a number of aspects of his leadership, and is a part of the Ecosystems leadership team, working in collaboration with other peers both within Ecosystems and across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Vision and Leadership
Create a focused, collaborative, entrepreneurial, and sustainable strategy across EDF to implement the goals of the Working Lands Program
Focus on the task of creating more resilient working lands
Develop the case for expanding the work of agriculture sustainability and habitat exchanges internationally
Demonstrate political skills with a track record of building non-partisan alliances, a strong understanding of public policy, and identify and lead the development of policy support needed to reach the goals of the program
Assess the needs to apply program’s principles with other market based strategies
Capitalize on opportunities and manage risks
Collaborate with senior program staff to manage delivery of outcomes as defined by the program vision
Continually stay abreast and informed of other organizations’ work and emerging habitat and agriculture issues
Ensure the scientific and economic foundations for the program’s strategy are robust and well supported
Effectively communicate program achievements, progress, challenges, and opportunities to stakeholders, board members, EDF senior leadership, and other internal and external audiences
2. External Relations and Partnerships
Collaborate with senior development staff to develop and execute a diversified fundraising action plan to secure a robust pipeline of funders interested in a resilient framework for agriculture and habitat work; contribute to proposal development and reporting
Work with development staff to craft and target outreach opportunities to maximize support for existing donors
Cultivate relationships with board members and other external stakeholders to identify other areas of program growth, including programmatic work and/or new funders.
Identify and implement partnerships with other members of the environmental community, influential academic institutions, and other stakeholders to achieve key programmatic goals
Working with the SVP, program staff, marketing & communications, and other expert leaders, create momentum within industry, agriculture, governmental and advocacy circles for the cause of ending fertilizer pollution and increasing habitat on working lands
Represent the organization externally, making public presentations as required and engaging and building relationships with the media, elected officials, and government (agency) representatives to keep them apprised of progress and establish EDF as a subject matter expert on species protection, biodiversity and agriculture sustainability issues
3. Organizational Management
Actively engage with peers to create stronger collaboration between and across programs and identify cross-cutting funding opportunities
Provide leadership, direction, and support for the staff
Promote an organizational culture and structure that fosters cooperation, communication, collaboration, teamwork, and trust, and embraces diversity
Hire, train, supervise, mentor, and provide staff with professional development activities that upgrade skills, support learning, motivate performance, and promote retention
Manage and select independent contractors who will maximize goals and objectives
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
10+ years of substantive, relevant work experience, including experience in an NGO or government setting leading and implementing applicable projects
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing a strategic vision
Proven success with fundraising both in stewarding donors and helping to secure large gifts
Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills with proven ability to attract funders and partners by communicating a compelling and inspired sense of purpose
Advanced degree in a relevant field required (e.g., economics, natural resource management, environmental science/policy, MBA, or legal)
Thorough knowledge of current agriculture trends, habitat protection mitigation as well as significant experience in, and understanding of supply chain, agriculture carbon markets, as well as familiarity with research, analysis, and academic publications pertaining to agriculture and species protection
A strong understanding of public policy with a proven track record of building alliances and working with policymakers—experience achieving results in public policy through outreach and advocacy preferred
Strong reputation and network among conservation organizations and leaders in the nonprofit, philanthropic, government, and for-profit sectors highly desirable
Team-building skills and a collaborative leadership style with the ability to empower and inspire staff and encourage staff development, as well as the capacity to enforce accountability and learn the strengths and weaknesses of a team in order to position teams for success
Experience managing geographically dispersed staff preferred
Experience leading and developing dynamic teams of 10+ staff members
Strong entrepreneurial capabilities and ability to foster innovation
Excellent communication skills and experience with public speaking and working with the media
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining effective relationships with relevant outside stakeholders, including media, elected officials, and academic institutions
Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
Willingness and ability to engage in regular regional travel, up to 30%
Commitment to and passion for EDF’s mission, vision, and values
Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Earth Day Network
1616 P Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Earth Day Network 2019 Summer Internship
Earth Day Network’s mission is to broaden and diversify the worldwide environmental movement and to mobilize it as the most effective vehicle to build a healthy and sustainable environment, address climate change, and protect the Earth for future generations. Earth Day Network (EDN) is the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with more than 50,000 partners in 196 countries to build environmental democracy. We work through a combination of education, public policy, and consumer campaigns to accomplish our goals.
EDN is looking for qualified candidates with a strong interest and knowledge in current environmental issues and to play a vital role in the follow through of Earth Day’s 2019 Protect Our Species Campaign, the planning and implementation of Earth Day 2020 (Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary!!), and all year-round programming. Interns will work closely with EDN’s staff to gain experience by attending meetings, writing blogs, performing research, and assisting in grassroots outreach. EDN’s Internship Program goal is for the intern to have an intense and high-quality learning experience in a nonprofit environment which will increase their knowledge and experience in the environmental field, bolster their professional resume, and benefit from being a dedicated member of the EDN team.
Specific Responsibilities May Include :
Supporting Earth Day Network in our efforts to connect our global network of grassroots organizations, local authorities, educators, and youth.
Engaging in the day-to-day operations of Earth Day Network, including meetings, correspondence, and events.
Monitoring domestic and international environmental efforts.
Participating in the planning, execution, and promotion of year-round campaigns.
Creating blogs and social media posts to be published on our website and social media accounts.
Assisting in the research, evaluation, and outreach to prospective and current partners.
Contributing to the coordination, resource development, and planning of events, activities, and programs.
Qualifications :
A strong interest in and knowledge of current US and international environmental issues.
Currently enrolled or recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s degree program
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Professional demeanor.
Experience with web and multimedia design and/or development is a plus.
Proficiency in a language other than English is strongly preferred.
Desired Professional Qualities :
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Respectful, hardworking, results oriented individual
Enthusiastic, positive attitude that works well in a team but is also motivated, self-sufficient, and can work well independently as needed
Experience with web and multimedia design and/or development preferred
Prior campaign experience preferred
International background or experience, with intermediate to superior-level fluency in French, Spanish, Chinese Mandarin, or Arabic preferred
BENEFITS
This internship is unpaid. College credit can be awarded if your institution supports it.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should email your resume with a cover letter to our organization at internship@earthday.org . Please include how you heard about this position. Fill in the subject line as: 2019Summer_Last Name.
All candidates much also fill out this application which includes a writing sample.
*Please note: Start and end dates are flexible depending on applicant’s academic calendar.
Mar 07, 2019
Internship- Unpaid
Earth Day Network 2019 Summer Internship
Earth Day Network’s mission is to broaden and diversify the worldwide environmental movement and to mobilize it as the most effective vehicle to build a healthy and sustainable environment, address climate change, and protect the Earth for future generations. Earth Day Network (EDN) is the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with more than 50,000 partners in 196 countries to build environmental democracy. We work through a combination of education, public policy, and consumer campaigns to accomplish our goals.
EDN is looking for qualified candidates with a strong interest and knowledge in current environmental issues and to play a vital role in the follow through of Earth Day’s 2019 Protect Our Species Campaign, the planning and implementation of Earth Day 2020 (Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary!!), and all year-round programming. Interns will work closely with EDN’s staff to gain experience by attending meetings, writing blogs, performing research, and assisting in grassroots outreach. EDN’s Internship Program goal is for the intern to have an intense and high-quality learning experience in a nonprofit environment which will increase their knowledge and experience in the environmental field, bolster their professional resume, and benefit from being a dedicated member of the EDN team.
Specific Responsibilities May Include :
Supporting Earth Day Network in our efforts to connect our global network of grassroots organizations, local authorities, educators, and youth.
Engaging in the day-to-day operations of Earth Day Network, including meetings, correspondence, and events.
Monitoring domestic and international environmental efforts.
Participating in the planning, execution, and promotion of year-round campaigns.
Creating blogs and social media posts to be published on our website and social media accounts.
Assisting in the research, evaluation, and outreach to prospective and current partners.
Contributing to the coordination, resource development, and planning of events, activities, and programs.
Qualifications :
A strong interest in and knowledge of current US and international environmental issues.
Currently enrolled or recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s degree program
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Professional demeanor.
Experience with web and multimedia design and/or development is a plus.
Proficiency in a language other than English is strongly preferred.
Desired Professional Qualities :
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Respectful, hardworking, results oriented individual
Enthusiastic, positive attitude that works well in a team but is also motivated, self-sufficient, and can work well independently as needed
Experience with web and multimedia design and/or development preferred
Prior campaign experience preferred
International background or experience, with intermediate to superior-level fluency in French, Spanish, Chinese Mandarin, or Arabic preferred
BENEFITS
This internship is unpaid. College credit can be awarded if your institution supports it.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should email your resume with a cover letter to our organization at internship@earthday.org . Please include how you heard about this position. Fill in the subject line as: 2019Summer_Last Name.
All candidates much also fill out this application which includes a writing sample.
*Please note: Start and end dates are flexible depending on applicant’s academic calendar.
Action Team Fellowship (6-Month Contract)
Oakland, Washington, DC
Greenpeace is a global, independent campaigning organization that uses peaceful protest and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. For over fifty years, Greenpeace has fought to save the planet from the threat of global warming, destruction of ancient forests, deterioration of our oceans, and the threat of a nuclear disaster loom large. As an independent organization, Greenpeace does not accept funds from any corporations or government entities. Greenpeace is headquartered in the Netherlands, with offices all around the world in over fifty countries.
Greenpeace USA (GPUS) is hiring two (2) Action Team Warehouse Fellowships to work with the Action team to operate and maintain equipment in our warehouses located in Landover, MD and Oakland, CA. The warehouses also serve as the base of operations for our activist training program and function as community centers for the larger environmental and social justice movement. At a base level, this position helps ensure that each warehouse is a clean, fully functional, safe, and engaging space.
This role will :
Provide regular cleaning, maintenance of expensive and complex equipment.
Provide office support and work with volunteers, vendors, and contractors
Provide logistical support for the Action Team.
Minimum requirements include :
Having basic knowledge of or at least a strong interest in boating, trailering, climbing, USPS and out-of-the-ordinary shipping,
Artistic and handy with at least a basic familiarity with tools and building.
Must be able to work with, support, and help create a safe and constructive space for people of all different cultures, backgrounds, and preferences.
Driver’s license and at least 21 years of age
Additional qualifications include, but are not limited to :
Proven ability to work both independently and in close coordination with a team.
Managing multiple and changing priorities effectively
Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and integrity
Basic digital skills
If you want to save the world from climate change and believe in environmental justice, please submit an application on our careers page . Applications will be review on a rolling basis and will conclude once we have found the best candidate.
Greenpeace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes. We strongly encourage applications from marginalized communities. If you require assistance applying to this opportunity, please contact resumes@greenpeace.org.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Mar 04, 2019
Full time
Action Team Fellowship (6-Month Contract)
Oakland, Washington, DC
Greenpeace is a global, independent campaigning organization that uses peaceful protest and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. For over fifty years, Greenpeace has fought to save the planet from the threat of global warming, destruction of ancient forests, deterioration of our oceans, and the threat of a nuclear disaster loom large. As an independent organization, Greenpeace does not accept funds from any corporations or government entities. Greenpeace is headquartered in the Netherlands, with offices all around the world in over fifty countries.
Greenpeace USA (GPUS) is hiring two (2) Action Team Warehouse Fellowships to work with the Action team to operate and maintain equipment in our warehouses located in Landover, MD and Oakland, CA. The warehouses also serve as the base of operations for our activist training program and function as community centers for the larger environmental and social justice movement. At a base level, this position helps ensure that each warehouse is a clean, fully functional, safe, and engaging space.
This role will :
Provide regular cleaning, maintenance of expensive and complex equipment.
Provide office support and work with volunteers, vendors, and contractors
Provide logistical support for the Action Team.
Minimum requirements include :
Having basic knowledge of or at least a strong interest in boating, trailering, climbing, USPS and out-of-the-ordinary shipping,
Artistic and handy with at least a basic familiarity with tools and building.
Must be able to work with, support, and help create a safe and constructive space for people of all different cultures, backgrounds, and preferences.
Driver’s license and at least 21 years of age
Additional qualifications include, but are not limited to :
Proven ability to work both independently and in close coordination with a team.
Managing multiple and changing priorities effectively
Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and integrity
Basic digital skills
If you want to save the world from climate change and believe in environmental justice, please submit an application on our careers page . Applications will be review on a rolling basis and will conclude once we have found the best candidate.
Greenpeace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes. We strongly encourage applications from marginalized communities. If you require assistance applying to this opportunity, please contact resumes@greenpeace.org.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
