Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group
Seattle, WA, USA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
For 35 years Puget Soundkeeper Alliance (PSA) has been a leader in the fight to restore and protect Puget Sound. PSA has taken on formidable opponents and trends that endanger the ecosystem on which the region’s iconic salmon and orcas, as well as economic prosperity, depend. As the Seattle area population grows and national pollution prevention regulation is weakened, strong advocacy is ever more critical to saving Puget Sound from oil spills, industrial stormwater, agricultural run-off, marine debris, and pharmaceutical waste. PSA patrols and monitors the Sound, hosts clean-ups, promotes best business practices, and enforces pollution permits.
Today PSA is seeking an Executive Director (ED) to propel the organization into the next generation of protection and recovery of Puget Sound. The new ED will be a visionary consensus builder and an innovative strategist who can engage residents of the Puget Sound, advocates, policymakers, and partners around the crucial work of protecting the Sound. The new ED will also serve as the designated Puget Soundkeeper and act as the lead external-facing clean water advocate for the organization and the face of the organization’s advocacy efforts, spearheading clean water litigation, testifying on legislation and agency rulemaking, as well as speaking and writing as needed on how we can better protect waterways. The ED will oversee efforts to protect more than 16,000 square miles of land and water – from the rocky shores of the San Juan Islands to the mudflats of the South Sound inlets – that form the complex Puget Sound marine estuary system.
The new ED will manage and inspire a talented staff of 12 as they develop new initiatives, advance policy agendas, plan litigation, and increase the visibility of PSA in media and the advocacy community. The ED will also drive PSA’s culture of equity internally and externally and increase engagement between PSA and leaders of color, underserved communities, youth advocates, and tribal representatives. The new ED will engage media outlets to raise public awareness of critical threats to the Sound and ways to help protect it.
The ideal candidate will be, first and foremost, committed to preserving the Sound from all forms of pollution so that Washingtonians have access to clean water, a safe place for recreation, and a vibrant economy. This person will be a seasoned senior manager with experience leading small to medium-sized organizations. He/she/they will be an innovator, a proven fundraiser, and consensus builder. Internally he/she/they will be a coach, mentor, and a talent developer who models and maintains cooperative workflow. He/she/they will have deep networks and rapport in the science and environmental advocacy communities. To succeed in this role, the new ED will need the passion, focus, creativity, humility, and humor to master the co-equal aspects of this work: executive leadership and environmental advocacy.
This search is being conducted by NPAG . Application instructions can be found at the end of this document.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
PSA’s mission is to protect and preserve the waters of Puget Sound by: monitoring water quality; helping set strong policies and regulations to better protect area waterways; enforcing environmental regulations; engaging citizens and businesses in waterway cleanup and recovery projects; educating and involving the public in local water pollution issues; and partnering with local and regional groups to advance solutions that protect Puget Sound.
Founded in 1984 as the Puget Sound Alliance, it was the first grassroots group in Washington to focus exclusively on protecting the aquatic environment of Puget Sound and was the first environmental organization to focus on stormwater pollution, which is now recognized as a major conduit for toxic pollution. Initially, the organization fought successfully for secondary wastewater treatment at West Point in Seattle and for a Puget Sound Management Plan. In 1990, following the successful model of the Hudson Riverkeeper, the organization launched the 6th licensed Waterkeeper program in the nation when it hired its first Soundkeeper and began patrolling the waters of the Puget Sound by boat.
Renamed Puget Soundkeeper Alliance (PSA) in 1992, the organization was a founding member of the Waterkeeper Alliance , an international movement led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the many member programs. Today, Waterkeeper Alliance and its member organizations are the fastest growing water-focused environmental movement in the world with over 340 licensed Waterkeepers and affiliates in 43 countries and on six continents.
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
PSA prioritizes its work to protect and preserve the waters of Puget Sound along three lines of action:
Policy and Civic Engagement : PSA increases meaningful environmental protection by improving policies, regulations, and funding for protecting Puget Sound while building a community voice for clean water. PSA furthers these goals by actively engaging with decision-makers, businesses, government agencies, and Puget Sound communities. PSA submits expert testimony, fosters grassroots action, builds awareness, legally appeals substandard regulations, and fights against environmental rollbacks. PSA has established national precedents in stormwater regulation and improved water quality standards, including recently securing a federal no discharge zone for boat sewage in Puget Sound and Seattle-area lakes in collaboration with area partners.
Stewardship and Education: PSA is committed to stopping pollution at the source and partners with businesses to help reduce pollution and host cleanup and education events to involve community members in caring for Puget Sound. PSA established an award-winning Clean Marina certification program and engages over 2500 volunteers annually in marine debris cleanup and environmental stewardship events.
Monitoring and Enforcement : The Soundkeeper actively patrols the waters of Puget Sound every week by boat, kayak, foot and/or airplane to monitor for environmental problems and to detect, document, and report illegal pollution. The Clean Water Act of 1972 grants individuals and communities the power to sue under provisions of the Act to bring egregious polluters into compliance with the law. PSA has an impressive record of success in the over 100 Clean Water Act cases it has filed. On average, PSA’s settlements result in the control of over 120 million gallons of polluted stormwater runoff annually.
To date, PSA’s enforcement team has awarded over $5.1 million to third-party restoration, education, and water quality mitigation projects to heal the damage in the affected watershed and provide an incentive for future compliance. PSA does not receive any settlement money from Clean Water Act cases except for attorney’s fees.
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FACING THE NEW POSITION
Developing and sustaining collaborative relationships with the Board, staff, and Partners is key to the success of the next Executive Director. The new Executive Director will be a visionary, willing to take on difficult challenges, and innovate and lead the organization to the next level of accomplishing PSA’s mission. More specifically, the new ED will:
Cultivate, mentor, and lead a dynamic team. The new ED will inspire staff to advance the mission, develop short- and long-term goals, and identify and implement action steps. He/she will model direct and clear interpersonal communication strategies, delegate responsibilities, and support team member growth.
Nurture and Facilitate Board Development and Learning. The ED will support the Board in further development of effective and efficient governing practices. He/she will nurture a board culture that integrates a diverse cohort of members and maximizes individual and collective contributions to the sustainability and impact of the organization.
Increase PSA’s revenue and membership. The new ED will build a financial strategy with short- and long-term fundraising goals. The ED will lead the Board and staff on campaigns to enhance member engagement and capitalizes on the strong support from the residents of the Pacific Northwest for protecting our natural resources in the face of competing priorities for other compelling political and social causes.
Monitor Puget Sound as Soundkeeper. As a citizen “attorney general” under the Clean Water Act, the Soundkeeper oversees efforts to patrol the waters, enforce discharge permits, coordinate clean-ups, and enlist community partners in advancing policies that will further the recovery of the Sound.
Elevate PSA’s mission and impact through external relationships. The ED will capitalize on PSA’s current credibility and track record to increase public awareness of threats to the Sound. Working with the water conservation community, policy makers, advocates, and others throughout the region, it is critical for PSA to engage in difficult conversations with supporters and “naysayers” to build a consensus on regional initiatives. PSA must also help deepen relationships with emergent leaders and leaders of color, including and especially those from tribal communities, and learn from their experiences in addressing environmental injustice.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The next Executive Director of the Puget Soundkeeper Alliance should first and foremost be passionate about waterway health, especially that of the Puget Sound. He/she/they will also be a seasoned manager who empowers the staff, partners with the board, and builds robust and trusting external relationships. While no one candidate will meet all of these criteria, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:
Experience managing small and/or medium sized teams to transform internal systems and ensure collaborative workflow;
Track record of building and sustaining the economic viability of an organization;
Success conceiving and implementing strategic, innovative initiatives addressing complex environmental challenges;
An entrepreneurial spirit and an inherent curiosity for exploring new project areas and opportunities for growth;
Demonstrated experience working in and with diverse communities;
Willingness to set measurable goals, experiment and course correct;
Ability to inspire Board, staff, and regional partners to take on new challenges in the face of opposition and competing priorities;
Ability to integrate diverse perspectives into consensus solutions both within the organization and in the community-at-large;
Effective oral and written communication;
Familiarity with the technical aspects of ecological protection and ecosystem management;
A bachelor’s degree in business, communications, nonprofit management, ecology, or a related field is required; an advanced degree is an added asset.
Experience with boats is desirable, but not required.
TO APPLY
This search is being conducted by Tamar Datan, Erica Nicole Richardson & Chris Cannon of Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group.
Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please send nominations and/or resumes, including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications to: PSA-ED@nonprofitprofessionals.com
The Puget Soundkeeper Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
More information about the PSA may be found at: http://www.pugetsoundkeeper.org/
Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group is a national executive search and consulting firm dedicated to serving the mission-driven community. We partner with global mission-driven clients to deliver highly-tailored, innovative, and strategic senior- and executive-level search services.
www.nonprofitprofessionals.com .
May 27, 2019
Full time
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
For 35 years Puget Soundkeeper Alliance (PSA) has been a leader in the fight to restore and protect Puget Sound. PSA has taken on formidable opponents and trends that endanger the ecosystem on which the region’s iconic salmon and orcas, as well as economic prosperity, depend. As the Seattle area population grows and national pollution prevention regulation is weakened, strong advocacy is ever more critical to saving Puget Sound from oil spills, industrial stormwater, agricultural run-off, marine debris, and pharmaceutical waste. PSA patrols and monitors the Sound, hosts clean-ups, promotes best business practices, and enforces pollution permits.
Today PSA is seeking an Executive Director (ED) to propel the organization into the next generation of protection and recovery of Puget Sound. The new ED will be a visionary consensus builder and an innovative strategist who can engage residents of the Puget Sound, advocates, policymakers, and partners around the crucial work of protecting the Sound. The new ED will also serve as the designated Puget Soundkeeper and act as the lead external-facing clean water advocate for the organization and the face of the organization’s advocacy efforts, spearheading clean water litigation, testifying on legislation and agency rulemaking, as well as speaking and writing as needed on how we can better protect waterways. The ED will oversee efforts to protect more than 16,000 square miles of land and water – from the rocky shores of the San Juan Islands to the mudflats of the South Sound inlets – that form the complex Puget Sound marine estuary system.
The new ED will manage and inspire a talented staff of 12 as they develop new initiatives, advance policy agendas, plan litigation, and increase the visibility of PSA in media and the advocacy community. The ED will also drive PSA’s culture of equity internally and externally and increase engagement between PSA and leaders of color, underserved communities, youth advocates, and tribal representatives. The new ED will engage media outlets to raise public awareness of critical threats to the Sound and ways to help protect it.
The ideal candidate will be, first and foremost, committed to preserving the Sound from all forms of pollution so that Washingtonians have access to clean water, a safe place for recreation, and a vibrant economy. This person will be a seasoned senior manager with experience leading small to medium-sized organizations. He/she/they will be an innovator, a proven fundraiser, and consensus builder. Internally he/she/they will be a coach, mentor, and a talent developer who models and maintains cooperative workflow. He/she/they will have deep networks and rapport in the science and environmental advocacy communities. To succeed in this role, the new ED will need the passion, focus, creativity, humility, and humor to master the co-equal aspects of this work: executive leadership and environmental advocacy.
This search is being conducted by NPAG . Application instructions can be found at the end of this document.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
PSA’s mission is to protect and preserve the waters of Puget Sound by: monitoring water quality; helping set strong policies and regulations to better protect area waterways; enforcing environmental regulations; engaging citizens and businesses in waterway cleanup and recovery projects; educating and involving the public in local water pollution issues; and partnering with local and regional groups to advance solutions that protect Puget Sound.
Founded in 1984 as the Puget Sound Alliance, it was the first grassroots group in Washington to focus exclusively on protecting the aquatic environment of Puget Sound and was the first environmental organization to focus on stormwater pollution, which is now recognized as a major conduit for toxic pollution. Initially, the organization fought successfully for secondary wastewater treatment at West Point in Seattle and for a Puget Sound Management Plan. In 1990, following the successful model of the Hudson Riverkeeper, the organization launched the 6th licensed Waterkeeper program in the nation when it hired its first Soundkeeper and began patrolling the waters of the Puget Sound by boat.
Renamed Puget Soundkeeper Alliance (PSA) in 1992, the organization was a founding member of the Waterkeeper Alliance , an international movement led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the many member programs. Today, Waterkeeper Alliance and its member organizations are the fastest growing water-focused environmental movement in the world with over 340 licensed Waterkeepers and affiliates in 43 countries and on six continents.
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
PSA prioritizes its work to protect and preserve the waters of Puget Sound along three lines of action:
Policy and Civic Engagement : PSA increases meaningful environmental protection by improving policies, regulations, and funding for protecting Puget Sound while building a community voice for clean water. PSA furthers these goals by actively engaging with decision-makers, businesses, government agencies, and Puget Sound communities. PSA submits expert testimony, fosters grassroots action, builds awareness, legally appeals substandard regulations, and fights against environmental rollbacks. PSA has established national precedents in stormwater regulation and improved water quality standards, including recently securing a federal no discharge zone for boat sewage in Puget Sound and Seattle-area lakes in collaboration with area partners.
Stewardship and Education: PSA is committed to stopping pollution at the source and partners with businesses to help reduce pollution and host cleanup and education events to involve community members in caring for Puget Sound. PSA established an award-winning Clean Marina certification program and engages over 2500 volunteers annually in marine debris cleanup and environmental stewardship events.
Monitoring and Enforcement : The Soundkeeper actively patrols the waters of Puget Sound every week by boat, kayak, foot and/or airplane to monitor for environmental problems and to detect, document, and report illegal pollution. The Clean Water Act of 1972 grants individuals and communities the power to sue under provisions of the Act to bring egregious polluters into compliance with the law. PSA has an impressive record of success in the over 100 Clean Water Act cases it has filed. On average, PSA’s settlements result in the control of over 120 million gallons of polluted stormwater runoff annually.
To date, PSA’s enforcement team has awarded over $5.1 million to third-party restoration, education, and water quality mitigation projects to heal the damage in the affected watershed and provide an incentive for future compliance. PSA does not receive any settlement money from Clean Water Act cases except for attorney’s fees.
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FACING THE NEW POSITION
Developing and sustaining collaborative relationships with the Board, staff, and Partners is key to the success of the next Executive Director. The new Executive Director will be a visionary, willing to take on difficult challenges, and innovate and lead the organization to the next level of accomplishing PSA’s mission. More specifically, the new ED will:
Cultivate, mentor, and lead a dynamic team. The new ED will inspire staff to advance the mission, develop short- and long-term goals, and identify and implement action steps. He/she will model direct and clear interpersonal communication strategies, delegate responsibilities, and support team member growth.
Nurture and Facilitate Board Development and Learning. The ED will support the Board in further development of effective and efficient governing practices. He/she will nurture a board culture that integrates a diverse cohort of members and maximizes individual and collective contributions to the sustainability and impact of the organization.
Increase PSA’s revenue and membership. The new ED will build a financial strategy with short- and long-term fundraising goals. The ED will lead the Board and staff on campaigns to enhance member engagement and capitalizes on the strong support from the residents of the Pacific Northwest for protecting our natural resources in the face of competing priorities for other compelling political and social causes.
Monitor Puget Sound as Soundkeeper. As a citizen “attorney general” under the Clean Water Act, the Soundkeeper oversees efforts to patrol the waters, enforce discharge permits, coordinate clean-ups, and enlist community partners in advancing policies that will further the recovery of the Sound.
Elevate PSA’s mission and impact through external relationships. The ED will capitalize on PSA’s current credibility and track record to increase public awareness of threats to the Sound. Working with the water conservation community, policy makers, advocates, and others throughout the region, it is critical for PSA to engage in difficult conversations with supporters and “naysayers” to build a consensus on regional initiatives. PSA must also help deepen relationships with emergent leaders and leaders of color, including and especially those from tribal communities, and learn from their experiences in addressing environmental injustice.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The next Executive Director of the Puget Soundkeeper Alliance should first and foremost be passionate about waterway health, especially that of the Puget Sound. He/she/they will also be a seasoned manager who empowers the staff, partners with the board, and builds robust and trusting external relationships. While no one candidate will meet all of these criteria, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:
Experience managing small and/or medium sized teams to transform internal systems and ensure collaborative workflow;
Track record of building and sustaining the economic viability of an organization;
Success conceiving and implementing strategic, innovative initiatives addressing complex environmental challenges;
An entrepreneurial spirit and an inherent curiosity for exploring new project areas and opportunities for growth;
Demonstrated experience working in and with diverse communities;
Willingness to set measurable goals, experiment and course correct;
Ability to inspire Board, staff, and regional partners to take on new challenges in the face of opposition and competing priorities;
Ability to integrate diverse perspectives into consensus solutions both within the organization and in the community-at-large;
Effective oral and written communication;
Familiarity with the technical aspects of ecological protection and ecosystem management;
A bachelor’s degree in business, communications, nonprofit management, ecology, or a related field is required; an advanced degree is an added asset.
Experience with boats is desirable, but not required.
TO APPLY
This search is being conducted by Tamar Datan, Erica Nicole Richardson & Chris Cannon of Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group.
Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please send nominations and/or resumes, including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications to: PSA-ED@nonprofitprofessionals.com
The Puget Soundkeeper Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
More information about the PSA may be found at: http://www.pugetsoundkeeper.org/
Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group is a national executive search and consulting firm dedicated to serving the mission-driven community. We partner with global mission-driven clients to deliver highly-tailored, innovative, and strategic senior- and executive-level search services.
www.nonprofitprofessionals.com .
New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission
Rochester, NY, USA
The New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Bureau of Water Supply Protection (BWSP) are seeking highly organized and detail-oriented candidates for an Environmental Analyst – Drinking Water Specialist to conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as source water assessment and protection, water storage, treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment and discharge, point-source and non-point source pollution, permitting, or other compliance and regulatory issues.
The incumbent will develop and update source water assessment plans (SWAPs), collect, or oversee the collection of environmental samples for analysis, and summarize, evaluate, and present environmental information and data. Will develop written materials to provide guidance and training for local municipalities, governmental and non-governmental agencies, and local health departments (LHDs) on source water protection strategies and implementation. Will provide support for associated programs by implementing procedures and performing sampling and testing to ensure compliance and will develop concise and coherent multi-media documents for communicating program activities and accomplishments.
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, environmental health, natural science, toxicology, or public health and must have knowledge and understanding of state and federal environmental regulations. Knowledge of Safe Drinking Water Act and SWAP programs, as well as groundwater and surface water hydrology required. Specific experience in microbiology or groundwater and surface water modeling is preferred. Candidate must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and have demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Excellent computer skills including Geographical Information Systems (GIS) required.
Refer to www.neiwpcc.org for full position description. To apply, submit cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample by June 14, 2019 to jobs@neiwpcc.org . Please reference 19-NYS-SW-DOH-007 in the email subject line. No phone calls please.
May 27, 2019
Full time
The New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Bureau of Water Supply Protection (BWSP) are seeking highly organized and detail-oriented candidates for an Environmental Analyst – Drinking Water Specialist to conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as source water assessment and protection, water storage, treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment and discharge, point-source and non-point source pollution, permitting, or other compliance and regulatory issues.
The incumbent will develop and update source water assessment plans (SWAPs), collect, or oversee the collection of environmental samples for analysis, and summarize, evaluate, and present environmental information and data. Will develop written materials to provide guidance and training for local municipalities, governmental and non-governmental agencies, and local health departments (LHDs) on source water protection strategies and implementation. Will provide support for associated programs by implementing procedures and performing sampling and testing to ensure compliance and will develop concise and coherent multi-media documents for communicating program activities and accomplishments.
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, environmental health, natural science, toxicology, or public health and must have knowledge and understanding of state and federal environmental regulations. Knowledge of Safe Drinking Water Act and SWAP programs, as well as groundwater and surface water hydrology required. Specific experience in microbiology or groundwater and surface water modeling is preferred. Candidate must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and have demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Excellent computer skills including Geographical Information Systems (GIS) required.
Refer to www.neiwpcc.org for full position description. To apply, submit cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample by June 14, 2019 to jobs@neiwpcc.org . Please reference 19-NYS-SW-DOH-007 in the email subject line. No phone calls please.
Earthjustice is seeking an experienced Staff Attorney to join its Florida Regional Office in Miami. The position will build our capacity to protect lands, oceans and wildlife in Florida and the region. Earthjustice typically litigates these issues in federal court, but our work also encompasses state court litigation and administrative advocacy. The Staff Attorney will be based in Miami and collaborate with colleagues in the Tallahassee office, as well as with program staff dedicated to work on lands, oceans and wildlife throughout Earthjustice.
Earthjustice is the nation’s 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, supporters, individuals and communities 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 those who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment for all. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices across the U.S., including Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman and Washington, D.C.
For nearly thirty years, Earthjustice’s Florida Regional Office has fought to protect and restore Florida’s waters for the benefit of the people, ecosystems and wildlife that depend on them. Earthjustice’s Oceans Program works throughout the country and the world to protect ocean ecosystems; safeguard imperiled marine life; prevent the expansion of offshore drilling; and build resiliency against climate change. To learn more about recent Oceans cases in Florida, click here (coral reefs) and here (oil drilling). To learn more about Earthjustice’s work to protect public lands and wildlife, visit http://earthjustice.org/the-wild .
The lands, oceans and wildlife Staff Attorney in Florida will work collaboratively with colleagues in the Florida Regional Office and program staff throughout the organization; help develop a strategic docket; lead litigation in Florida and the region; expand our partnerships with affected communities; supervise the work of junior attorneys, interns and litigation assistants; integrate communications and legislative advocacy into legal strategies; and promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
The Staff Attorney’s time will be spent on program (70%), supervision/mentoring (20%) and administrative tasks (10%).
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 clients.
Participate in long-term planning, strategy development, goal-setting, and work plan management to advance a collective vision for future work by the Florida Regional Office.
Contribute to a learning and mentorship culture, and engage with colleagues in a manner that is respectful, professional, and supportive.
Engage in organizational and office-specific efforts to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and personally engage with colleagues, clients, and partners in a manner that is consistent with those efforts.
Supervise the work of Associate Attorneys, Law Clerks, and Litigation Assistants as part of a litigation team.
Develop and manage relationships with co-counsel, and with a diverse group of clients and coalition partners.
Work effectively with other departments within Earthjustice, including Communications, Development, Operations, and Policy and Legislation.
Qualifications:
Lawyer with at least six years of litigation experience and capable of leading litigation who is admitted, or willing to apply for admission, to the Florida bar.
A commitment to public interest work and a passion for Earthjustice’s mission.
Proven research, analysis, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others.
Initiative, good judgment, and a strong work ethic.
Ability to travel as needed for case work, court appearances and presentations.
Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.
Commitment to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits, including payment of certain bar-related expenses. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply. To Apply:
Using the Jobvite application tool, interested candidates should submit a:
Resume.
One- or two-page cover letter.
Legal writing sample.
List of contact information for three professional references.
If you cannot attach one or more of the requested documents because of a technical difficulty, please email jobs@earthjustice.org .
Please, no phone calls, hard copies, or drop-ins.
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.
May 20, 2019
Full time
Earthjustice is seeking an experienced Staff Attorney to join its Florida Regional Office in Miami. The position will build our capacity to protect lands, oceans and wildlife in Florida and the region. Earthjustice typically litigates these issues in federal court, but our work also encompasses state court litigation and administrative advocacy. The Staff Attorney will be based in Miami and collaborate with colleagues in the Tallahassee office, as well as with program staff dedicated to work on lands, oceans and wildlife throughout Earthjustice.
Earthjustice is the nation’s 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, supporters, individuals and communities 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 those who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment for all. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices across the U.S., including Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman and Washington, D.C.
For nearly thirty years, Earthjustice’s Florida Regional Office has fought to protect and restore Florida’s waters for the benefit of the people, ecosystems and wildlife that depend on them. Earthjustice’s Oceans Program works throughout the country and the world to protect ocean ecosystems; safeguard imperiled marine life; prevent the expansion of offshore drilling; and build resiliency against climate change. To learn more about recent Oceans cases in Florida, click here (coral reefs) and here (oil drilling). To learn more about Earthjustice’s work to protect public lands and wildlife, visit http://earthjustice.org/the-wild .
The lands, oceans and wildlife Staff Attorney in Florida will work collaboratively with colleagues in the Florida Regional Office and program staff throughout the organization; help develop a strategic docket; lead litigation in Florida and the region; expand our partnerships with affected communities; supervise the work of junior attorneys, interns and litigation assistants; integrate communications and legislative advocacy into legal strategies; and promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
The Staff Attorney’s time will be spent on program (70%), supervision/mentoring (20%) and administrative tasks (10%).
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 clients.
Participate in long-term planning, strategy development, goal-setting, and work plan management to advance a collective vision for future work by the Florida Regional Office.
Contribute to a learning and mentorship culture, and engage with colleagues in a manner that is respectful, professional, and supportive.
Engage in organizational and office-specific efforts to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and personally engage with colleagues, clients, and partners in a manner that is consistent with those efforts.
Supervise the work of Associate Attorneys, Law Clerks, and Litigation Assistants as part of a litigation team.
Develop and manage relationships with co-counsel, and with a diverse group of clients and coalition partners.
Work effectively with other departments within Earthjustice, including Communications, Development, Operations, and Policy and Legislation.
Qualifications:
Lawyer with at least six years of litigation experience and capable of leading litigation who is admitted, or willing to apply for admission, to the Florida bar.
A commitment to public interest work and a passion for Earthjustice’s mission.
Proven research, analysis, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others.
Initiative, good judgment, and a strong work ethic.
Ability to travel as needed for case work, court appearances and presentations.
Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.
Commitment to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits, including payment of certain bar-related expenses. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply. To Apply:
Using the Jobvite application tool, interested candidates should submit a:
Resume.
One- or two-page cover letter.
Legal writing sample.
List of contact information for three professional references.
If you cannot attach one or more of the requested documents because of a technical difficulty, please email jobs@earthjustice.org .
Please, no phone calls, hard copies, or drop-ins.
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.
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We are currently recruiting for an Environmental Engineering Coordinator position to support compliance at the Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant as part of the Regulatory Programs Division.
The Water Pollution Control Plant is amid a long-term capital program, called the CleanWater Program, to replace or rehabilitate the facility to meet future community and environmental needs. The Regulatory Programs Division is an interdisciplinary technical team whose services include laboratory support for water and wastewater operations, outreach and inspection services for wastewater and stormwater quality protection, oversight and reporting for wastewater and citywide stormwater compliance, and coordination of the City's sustainability initiatives. The Environmental Engineering Coordinator will work under the general direction of an Environmental Services Department Division Manager or Senior Environmental Engineer performing professional environmental management duties in the office and field for the Environmental Services Department. The position supporting the Regulatory Programs Division – WPCP Technical Support works with a diverse team of operations and maintenance staff, environmental consultants and contractors, and managers to ensure WPCP compliance with air and water quality regulations including the WPCP's National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit and Title V Air Permit requirements; reviews, analyzes, and interprets operational and monitoring data; and prepares technical memoranda and reports. The position also participates in technical support projects such as evaluating process and performance data and special studies of treatment technologies.
The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. The minimum qualification can be met with A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, natural sciences, environmental studies, chemistry, biology, geology or a related field; and three years of project management experience involving solid waste management or landfill engineering, water quality management, environmental regulatory compliance or a related environmental field.
A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver’s license and a safe driving record is required for this position. The position opens on May 15, 2019 and the final filing date is June 5, 2018 at 5:00 pm.
For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.
May 17, 2019
Full time
We are currently recruiting for an Environmental Engineering Coordinator position to support compliance at the Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant as part of the Regulatory Programs Division.
The Water Pollution Control Plant is amid a long-term capital program, called the CleanWater Program, to replace or rehabilitate the facility to meet future community and environmental needs. The Regulatory Programs Division is an interdisciplinary technical team whose services include laboratory support for water and wastewater operations, outreach and inspection services for wastewater and stormwater quality protection, oversight and reporting for wastewater and citywide stormwater compliance, and coordination of the City's sustainability initiatives. The Environmental Engineering Coordinator will work under the general direction of an Environmental Services Department Division Manager or Senior Environmental Engineer performing professional environmental management duties in the office and field for the Environmental Services Department. The position supporting the Regulatory Programs Division – WPCP Technical Support works with a diverse team of operations and maintenance staff, environmental consultants and contractors, and managers to ensure WPCP compliance with air and water quality regulations including the WPCP's National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit and Title V Air Permit requirements; reviews, analyzes, and interprets operational and monitoring data; and prepares technical memoranda and reports. The position also participates in technical support projects such as evaluating process and performance data and special studies of treatment technologies.
The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. The minimum qualification can be met with A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, natural sciences, environmental studies, chemistry, biology, geology or a related field; and three years of project management experience involving solid waste management or landfill engineering, water quality management, environmental regulatory compliance or a related environmental field.
A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver’s license and a safe driving record is required for this position. The position opens on May 15, 2019 and the final filing date is June 5, 2018 at 5:00 pm.
For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.
Description
Renowned for its accredited researched-based undergraduate field programs, Wildlands Studies seeks candidates holding an MSc or PhD to be the Lead Instructor for new field programs. Students consistently report that their Wildlands Studies experience added depth and meaning to their on-campus classes and “changed their lives”. Wildlands Studies instructors enhance their own credentials with unique opportunities to teach in the field while engaging students in active research.
The Lead Instructor will direct students on an academically rigorous, wilderness-based six-week field study to explore habitats and cultures of specific international locales, with the aim to offer the course repeatedly each year. Students earn 15 quarter credits for three field classes covering Environmental Studies, Field Research Practices, and Environment and Culture. Lead Instructor is responsible for on-going seminars, lectures, instruction, guided field work and field methods, and assessment of all student work, as well as group dynamics and the overall well-being of participants. Compensation is competitive.
Requirements
Knowledge and experience of field study location required. Applicants must have graduate degree in hand. A qualified Lead Instructor will have experience leading field study programs and teaching at the undergraduate level, specifically upper division environmental studies classes; a good sense of humor, flexibility, patience, and understanding; and the know-how to work with and manage 16 students and the group dynamics that occur on a six-week field study.
Program Dates
We are currently accepting proposals for our 2020-2021 academic year (Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Winter 2021, Spring 2021). We especially need a new international six-week program starting Summer 2020, and would like to add one more international six week program in Spring 2021. Our instructors tend to stay for several years, and strong candidates would need to be in a position to establish a program in 2020-2021 and continue to lead for at least a couple following years. Locations that include a wildlife study are always preferred. Review www.wildlandsstudies.com for details.
Application Process
Review website and current course offerings to ensure understanding of program requirements. Submit CV, cover letter detailing experience with course topics/field study experience and brief initial course proposal. WS staff will work with applicants on formal proposals. Email application materials to positions@wildlandsstudies.com .
May 01, 2019
Seasonal
Description
Renowned for its accredited researched-based undergraduate field programs, Wildlands Studies seeks candidates holding an MSc or PhD to be the Lead Instructor for new field programs. Students consistently report that their Wildlands Studies experience added depth and meaning to their on-campus classes and “changed their lives”. Wildlands Studies instructors enhance their own credentials with unique opportunities to teach in the field while engaging students in active research.
The Lead Instructor will direct students on an academically rigorous, wilderness-based six-week field study to explore habitats and cultures of specific international locales, with the aim to offer the course repeatedly each year. Students earn 15 quarter credits for three field classes covering Environmental Studies, Field Research Practices, and Environment and Culture. Lead Instructor is responsible for on-going seminars, lectures, instruction, guided field work and field methods, and assessment of all student work, as well as group dynamics and the overall well-being of participants. Compensation is competitive.
Requirements
Knowledge and experience of field study location required. Applicants must have graduate degree in hand. A qualified Lead Instructor will have experience leading field study programs and teaching at the undergraduate level, specifically upper division environmental studies classes; a good sense of humor, flexibility, patience, and understanding; and the know-how to work with and manage 16 students and the group dynamics that occur on a six-week field study.
Program Dates
We are currently accepting proposals for our 2020-2021 academic year (Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Winter 2021, Spring 2021). We especially need a new international six-week program starting Summer 2020, and would like to add one more international six week program in Spring 2021. Our instructors tend to stay for several years, and strong candidates would need to be in a position to establish a program in 2020-2021 and continue to lead for at least a couple following years. Locations that include a wildlife study are always preferred. Review www.wildlandsstudies.com for details.
Application Process
Review website and current course offerings to ensure understanding of program requirements. Submit CV, cover letter detailing experience with course topics/field study experience and brief initial course proposal. WS staff will work with applicants on formal proposals. Email application materials to positions@wildlandsstudies.com .
Citizens Campaign for the Environment
Syracuse, NY, USA
Grassroots Campaign Staff Job Description
Inform and educate citizens on crucial environmental issues
Inspire citizen activism through petition signing, membership, and letter writing to targeted public officials.
FULL-TIME FIELD STAFF
Now Hiring in: Syracuse and Farmingdale (Long Island), NY and Hamden, CT. Work Monday-Friday 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Farmingdale: $540+/Wk Hamden: $490+/Wk Syracuse: $450+/Wk
PHONE STAFF
Now Hiring in Farmingdale on Long Island Hours: Three to five shifts each week. Monday through Thursday hours are 4:30pm-9:00 p.m., Friday 4pm-8:30 p.m., and Saturday 10am-2:30pm Earn $11/hour
BENEFITS:
Health Insurance for Full-Time Employees Advancement & Career Opportunities Attend National Conferences Travel Opportunities Upbeat and Fun Work Environment Active Member of a Dynamic and Progressive Team Learn About Environmental and Political Issues Build strong Communication and Organizing Skills Expand Your Resume Work Outside (field staff)
Make A Difference & Save the Planet!
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Jun 19, 2019
Grassroots Campaign Staff Job Description
Inform and educate citizens on crucial environmental issues
Inspire citizen activism through petition signing, membership, and letter writing to targeted public officials.
FULL-TIME FIELD STAFF
Now Hiring in: Syracuse and Farmingdale (Long Island), NY and Hamden, CT. Work Monday-Friday 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Farmingdale: $540+/Wk Hamden: $490+/Wk Syracuse: $450+/Wk
PHONE STAFF
Now Hiring in Farmingdale on Long Island Hours: Three to five shifts each week. Monday through Thursday hours are 4:30pm-9:00 p.m., Friday 4pm-8:30 p.m., and Saturday 10am-2:30pm Earn $11/hour
BENEFITS:
Health Insurance for Full-Time Employees Advancement & Career Opportunities Attend National Conferences Travel Opportunities Upbeat and Fun Work Environment Active Member of a Dynamic and Progressive Team Learn About Environmental and Political Issues Build strong Communication and Organizing Skills Expand Your Resume Work Outside (field staff)
Make A Difference & Save the Planet!
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
National Disaster Recovery Technical Assistance Consultants, Inc
Nationwide, USA
The specialists will provide their technical expertise in support of FEMA’s recovery projects within the designated disaster area to ensure that these actions comply with environmental laws, regulations, and Executive Orders.
Environmental
o Review FEMA’s projects for compliance with environmental regulations and prepare environmental documents (e.g., Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements) as required in accordance with criteria in 44 CFR Part 10 – Environmental Consideration Regulations, and 40 CFR Parts 1500-1508 – Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Regulations
o Conduct Biological Assessments and surveys to determine the existence of, and potential impact to, endangered species in accordance with criteria in 50 CFR Part 402 – Interagency Cooperation – Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended
o Conduct surveys, assessments, and reviews of other potential areas of impact such as water quality, wetland delineations, sole or principle drinking aquifers, prime farmlands, and other ecologically significant or geographically unique areas
o Perform analyses to ensure that all reasonable alternatives have been evaluated in accordance with criteria in 40 CFR Parts 1500-1508, and that these alternatives meet all Federal laws and requirements. The results of the study shall be documented in written reports based on guidance from applicable regulations.
NEPA, National Environmental Policy Act
Clean Water Act
Clean Air Act
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
Endangered Species Act
Coastal Barrier Resources Act
Coastal Zone Management Act
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Executive Order – 12898 Environmental Justice
The Farmland Protection Policy Act
Biologists
5 to 10 or more years of experience in biological evaluations and threatened and
endangered species.
An undergraduate degree in biology or an environmental science or related field
Experience with Endangered Species Act and federal project reviews.
Experience in conducting environmental reviews of infrastructure projects preferred.
Preferred experience with ESA compliance for the PA Program and other FEMA grant programs, including preparation of Biological Assessments (BAs), and support for consultations with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
Jun 14, 2019
Temporary
The specialists will provide their technical expertise in support of FEMA’s recovery projects within the designated disaster area to ensure that these actions comply with environmental laws, regulations, and Executive Orders.
Environmental
o Review FEMA’s projects for compliance with environmental regulations and prepare environmental documents (e.g., Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements) as required in accordance with criteria in 44 CFR Part 10 – Environmental Consideration Regulations, and 40 CFR Parts 1500-1508 – Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Regulations
o Conduct Biological Assessments and surveys to determine the existence of, and potential impact to, endangered species in accordance with criteria in 50 CFR Part 402 – Interagency Cooperation – Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended
o Conduct surveys, assessments, and reviews of other potential areas of impact such as water quality, wetland delineations, sole or principle drinking aquifers, prime farmlands, and other ecologically significant or geographically unique areas
o Perform analyses to ensure that all reasonable alternatives have been evaluated in accordance with criteria in 40 CFR Parts 1500-1508, and that these alternatives meet all Federal laws and requirements. The results of the study shall be documented in written reports based on guidance from applicable regulations.
NEPA, National Environmental Policy Act
Clean Water Act
Clean Air Act
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
Endangered Species Act
Coastal Barrier Resources Act
Coastal Zone Management Act
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Executive Order – 12898 Environmental Justice
The Farmland Protection Policy Act
Biologists
5 to 10 or more years of experience in biological evaluations and threatened and
endangered species.
An undergraduate degree in biology or an environmental science or related field
Experience with Endangered Species Act and federal project reviews.
Experience in conducting environmental reviews of infrastructure projects preferred.
Preferred experience with ESA compliance for the PA Program and other FEMA grant programs, including preparation of Biological Assessments (BAs), and support for consultations with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
Context: Builds grassroots power, by leading the implementation of organizing campaigns that will increase the number of people involved, leaders trained, and engagement of people with influence to achieve our conservation goals Plans, organizes and coordinates the activities of staff and volunteers in carrying out the organizing activities for assigned campaign or program. Develops organizing strategies and priorities for assigned campaign or program.
Scope: The Organizing Representative is responsible for recruiting, engaging, and motivating large numbers of new people to take repeated action which will further Sierra Club’s targeted campaign or program goals. Identifies and develops volunteers to take on the role of team leaders and build grassroots power and networks. Identifies and builds alliances with other organizations which can influence decision-makers.
The Organizing Representative is responsible for the coordination and effective implementation of the organizing goals within the assigned campaign or program. Oversees creating the organizing plan and developing the strategy and helps to carry out organizational and issue visibility in regional, national media and in the local community. Participates in activities and services provided by the regional office. Provides leadership in working with volunteer leaders, national, state and local conservation staff on conservation. Evaluates and measures success of activities with manager and campaign or program leads to ensure progress towards the campaign or program's mission and goals. Helps determine changes to strategies needed to reach goals.
Job Activities:
Develops organizing strategy, marshals resources, organizes staff and volunteer efforts monitors and tracks expenses on select campaigns.
Coordinates actions and ensures the effective implementation of the organizing plan to identify, recruit volunteers both in Sierra Club and other groups around campaign or program. Seeks opportunities to advance the Sierra Club’s equity and inclusion initiatives through new partnerships and engagement strategies where appropriate.
Engages people and develops volunteer leadership in both social and environmental advocacy activities that will create strong environmental communities and build power at the community, state, and national level.
Develops and implements a variety of engagement strategies including on-line and face-to-face social networks to support Sierra Club cause.
Maintains and develops new partnerships with affinity groups who share many common goals and values.
Plans and coordinates strategy and activities to obtain media coverage in regional and national media outlets. Participates in the development of media campaigns; may represent the Sierra Club in the media; promotes volunteer media exposure.
Develops grasstop networks and cultivates relationships with public officials. Lobbies Members of Congress and other public officials on behalf of the Club on national and regional conservation priorities. Develops relationships with Congressional Members and staff within region.
Ensures information, research, and other assistance to Sierra Club leaders, the public and others about the campaigns and priority issues are provided. Provides support to other internal departments for campaign synergy:
Communications Department in the implementation of media and public outreach communications.
Advancement Department in the development of effective relationships with donors and foundations within or with an interest in the assigned communities and may assist with the development of organizing objectives and strategies as part of grant projects and proposals.
National Political Program to advance the Club’s conservation priorities through relationships with elected officials and via electoral campaigns. Coordinates political organizing in Congressional and other electoral campaigns
Represents Sierra Club in regional coalitions, at regional events, and to the general public.
Represents the Sierra Club to the media, public forums and venues, public education, and media strategy.
Identifies and develops volunteers who will take work as part of a team and take on the role of team leaders to build our grassroots power and networks. Helps those leaders succeed by training and coaching them how to strategize, organize, inspire and motivate.
Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Seasonal Activities:
Heavier seasonal workloads may occur as a result of project deadlines, staff absences and vacancies, and during peak activity periods. Frequent weekend and/or evening work required.
Knowledge & Skills:
B.A./B.S. degree in Environmental Studies, Political Science or a closely related field or relevant experience.
At least 3 years experience in grassroots organizing, training, and motivating volunteers, coalition building and lobbying.
Strong demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated public speaking ability.
Excellent knowledge and background in a specific issue area of the environmental field related to assigned programs and campaigns.
Prior experience and knowledge of either the legislative process or administrative process.
Demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers.
Familiarity with data tools preferred.
Extensive travel required.
Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required.
This position is represented by a collective bargaining unit and is subject to the terms and conditions of the contract between Sierra Club and Progressive Workers Union.
The Sierra Club offers competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience plus excellent benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a retirement savings 401(k) plan.
This is a category 4 exempt position.
Sierra Club is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. Sierra Club employees are not eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Sierra Club does not sponsor H1B visas.
The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.
Explore, enjoy and protect the planet.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Jun 12, 2019
Context: Builds grassroots power, by leading the implementation of organizing campaigns that will increase the number of people involved, leaders trained, and engagement of people with influence to achieve our conservation goals Plans, organizes and coordinates the activities of staff and volunteers in carrying out the organizing activities for assigned campaign or program. Develops organizing strategies and priorities for assigned campaign or program.
Scope: The Organizing Representative is responsible for recruiting, engaging, and motivating large numbers of new people to take repeated action which will further Sierra Club’s targeted campaign or program goals. Identifies and develops volunteers to take on the role of team leaders and build grassroots power and networks. Identifies and builds alliances with other organizations which can influence decision-makers.
The Organizing Representative is responsible for the coordination and effective implementation of the organizing goals within the assigned campaign or program. Oversees creating the organizing plan and developing the strategy and helps to carry out organizational and issue visibility in regional, national media and in the local community. Participates in activities and services provided by the regional office. Provides leadership in working with volunteer leaders, national, state and local conservation staff on conservation. Evaluates and measures success of activities with manager and campaign or program leads to ensure progress towards the campaign or program's mission and goals. Helps determine changes to strategies needed to reach goals.
Job Activities:
Develops organizing strategy, marshals resources, organizes staff and volunteer efforts monitors and tracks expenses on select campaigns.
Coordinates actions and ensures the effective implementation of the organizing plan to identify, recruit volunteers both in Sierra Club and other groups around campaign or program. Seeks opportunities to advance the Sierra Club’s equity and inclusion initiatives through new partnerships and engagement strategies where appropriate.
Engages people and develops volunteer leadership in both social and environmental advocacy activities that will create strong environmental communities and build power at the community, state, and national level.
Develops and implements a variety of engagement strategies including on-line and face-to-face social networks to support Sierra Club cause.
Maintains and develops new partnerships with affinity groups who share many common goals and values.
Plans and coordinates strategy and activities to obtain media coverage in regional and national media outlets. Participates in the development of media campaigns; may represent the Sierra Club in the media; promotes volunteer media exposure.
Develops grasstop networks and cultivates relationships with public officials. Lobbies Members of Congress and other public officials on behalf of the Club on national and regional conservation priorities. Develops relationships with Congressional Members and staff within region.
Ensures information, research, and other assistance to Sierra Club leaders, the public and others about the campaigns and priority issues are provided. Provides support to other internal departments for campaign synergy:
Communications Department in the implementation of media and public outreach communications.
Advancement Department in the development of effective relationships with donors and foundations within or with an interest in the assigned communities and may assist with the development of organizing objectives and strategies as part of grant projects and proposals.
National Political Program to advance the Club’s conservation priorities through relationships with elected officials and via electoral campaigns. Coordinates political organizing in Congressional and other electoral campaigns
Represents Sierra Club in regional coalitions, at regional events, and to the general public.
Represents the Sierra Club to the media, public forums and venues, public education, and media strategy.
Identifies and develops volunteers who will take work as part of a team and take on the role of team leaders to build our grassroots power and networks. Helps those leaders succeed by training and coaching them how to strategize, organize, inspire and motivate.
Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Seasonal Activities:
Heavier seasonal workloads may occur as a result of project deadlines, staff absences and vacancies, and during peak activity periods. Frequent weekend and/or evening work required.
Knowledge & Skills:
B.A./B.S. degree in Environmental Studies, Political Science or a closely related field or relevant experience.
At least 3 years experience in grassroots organizing, training, and motivating volunteers, coalition building and lobbying.
Strong demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated public speaking ability.
Excellent knowledge and background in a specific issue area of the environmental field related to assigned programs and campaigns.
Prior experience and knowledge of either the legislative process or administrative process.
Demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers.
Familiarity with data tools preferred.
Extensive travel required.
Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required.
This position is represented by a collective bargaining unit and is subject to the terms and conditions of the contract between Sierra Club and Progressive Workers Union.
The Sierra Club offers competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience plus excellent benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a retirement savings 401(k) plan.
This is a category 4 exempt position.
Sierra Club is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. Sierra Club employees are not eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Sierra Club does not sponsor H1B visas.
The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.
Explore, enjoy and protect the planet.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Earthjustice’s Fossil Fuels Program is hiring a Staff Attorney to join us in using the power of the law to protect communities and our environment from an onslaught of new oil and gas development. The position will focus on the Appalachian region. The attorney will preferably be based in our Midwest Regional office in Chicago, but for the right candidate we would consider placing the position elsewhere.
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, Tallahassee, Miami, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, Chicago, and Washington, DC.
At a time when we desperately need to reduce greenhouse emissions to stay below 1.5 or 2˚ c., the oil and gas industry is aggressively expanding fossil fuel infrastructure, locking us into decades of future fossil fuel use and directly harming communities already hardest hit by climate disruption. Earthjustice’s Fossil Fuels program seeks to confront this massive build-out. We use litigation, administrative advocacy, and partnership to advance an end to U.S. oil and gas extraction and production, and stop new infrastructure (e.g. pipelines, petrochemical facilities, and export terminals) that would lock us in to decades of continued fossil fuel reliance. The Staff Attorney’s work will focus on challenging new and expanding fossil fuel infrastructure development, particularly targeting ill-conceived petrochemical facilities and related infrastructure, and pipelines, with an emphasis on the Appalachian Ohio River Valley Region. The attorney will be supervised by the Senior Fossil Fuels attorney, and will collaborate with other program staff and offices working on related matters.
Responsibilities:
Develop new cases in a strategic fashion; conduct factual investigations; develop legal theories; and otherwise manage new and existing cases within state or federal courts and administrative agencies.
Litigate cases from beginning to end, performing all aspects of litigation.
Support partnerships and outreach to new clients, allies, and coalition partners in litigation and other advocacy.
Collaborate and manage relationships with co-counsel, clients, and coalition partners.
Supervise the work of Associate Attorneys, interns and Litigation Assistants.
Integrate communications and legislative advocacy into litigation and other legal strategies, working effectively with other departments within Earthjustice, including Communications, Development, and Policy and Legislation.
Support efforts to ensure a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
Qualifications:
Lawyer who is admitted or willing to apply for admission to the bar in the state in which they will reside;
At least six years of litigation experience;
Excellent litigation skills, including proven legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills, and ability to manage a litigation docket effectively;
Strong skills in communicating litigation and advocacy goals and messages to the media;
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with client partners and in leading a team;
Strong and demonstrated initiative, good judgment, creativity, and work ethic;
Ability and willingness to travel as needed for case work, court appearances, and presentations;
Commitment to serving the public interest, and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission;
Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations;
Commitment to help create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
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 applicants should submit the following:
Resume.
One or two-page cover letter that addresses what draws you to Earthjustice, and to work focusing on fossil fuels. Please also describe any experiences you have working with people or communities who have been disproportionately affected by environmental harms or from backgrounds that differ from your own, and how you might apply those experiences in working with communities affected by fossil fuel development.
Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum that primarily reflects your work.
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.
Jun 10, 2019
Full time
Earthjustice’s Fossil Fuels Program is hiring a Staff Attorney to join us in using the power of the law to protect communities and our environment from an onslaught of new oil and gas development. The position will focus on the Appalachian region. The attorney will preferably be based in our Midwest Regional office in Chicago, but for the right candidate we would consider placing the position elsewhere.
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, Tallahassee, Miami, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, Chicago, and Washington, DC.
At a time when we desperately need to reduce greenhouse emissions to stay below 1.5 or 2˚ c., the oil and gas industry is aggressively expanding fossil fuel infrastructure, locking us into decades of future fossil fuel use and directly harming communities already hardest hit by climate disruption. Earthjustice’s Fossil Fuels program seeks to confront this massive build-out. We use litigation, administrative advocacy, and partnership to advance an end to U.S. oil and gas extraction and production, and stop new infrastructure (e.g. pipelines, petrochemical facilities, and export terminals) that would lock us in to decades of continued fossil fuel reliance. The Staff Attorney’s work will focus on challenging new and expanding fossil fuel infrastructure development, particularly targeting ill-conceived petrochemical facilities and related infrastructure, and pipelines, with an emphasis on the Appalachian Ohio River Valley Region. The attorney will be supervised by the Senior Fossil Fuels attorney, and will collaborate with other program staff and offices working on related matters.
Responsibilities:
Develop new cases in a strategic fashion; conduct factual investigations; develop legal theories; and otherwise manage new and existing cases within state or federal courts and administrative agencies.
Litigate cases from beginning to end, performing all aspects of litigation.
Support partnerships and outreach to new clients, allies, and coalition partners in litigation and other advocacy.
Collaborate and manage relationships with co-counsel, clients, and coalition partners.
Supervise the work of Associate Attorneys, interns and Litigation Assistants.
Integrate communications and legislative advocacy into litigation and other legal strategies, working effectively with other departments within Earthjustice, including Communications, Development, and Policy and Legislation.
Support efforts to ensure a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
Qualifications:
Lawyer who is admitted or willing to apply for admission to the bar in the state in which they will reside;
At least six years of litigation experience;
Excellent litigation skills, including proven legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills, and ability to manage a litigation docket effectively;
Strong skills in communicating litigation and advocacy goals and messages to the media;
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with client partners and in leading a team;
Strong and demonstrated initiative, good judgment, creativity, and work ethic;
Ability and willingness to travel as needed for case work, court appearances, and presentations;
Commitment to serving the public interest, and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission;
Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations;
Commitment to help create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
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 applicants should submit the following:
Resume.
One or two-page cover letter that addresses what draws you to Earthjustice, and to work focusing on fossil fuels. Please also describe any experiences you have working with people or communities who have been disproportionately affected by environmental harms or from backgrounds that differ from your own, and how you might apply those experiences in working with communities affected by fossil fuel development.
Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum that primarily reflects your work.
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.
Argentina, Brasil, Colombia
350.org’s Latin America s looking for an enthusiastic and diligent Latin America Climate Defenders Campaigner !
About the Latin America Climate Defenders Campaigner
The Latin America Climate Defenders Campaigner will be responsible for providing support to the 350.org Climate Defenders Program's activities in the region, either implemented directly and or by partners, dealing with themes such as defense of human rights of those climate and environment defenders, Indigenous Peoples and frontline communities. Special attention is on those defenders that have been or are potentially impacted, threatened, or displaced by the the driving forces of greenhouse gas emissions and the fossil fuel industry.
The Latin America Climate Defenders Campaigner will work with volunteers, groups and partners across the Latin America region to support local campaigns and identify opportunities for new campaigns to protect climate defenders and create safer conditions for activism.
The Campaigner will work alongside the 350.org Latin America teams to provide trainings and educational activities, from time to time make field visits to affected communities, and work with our communications and digital teams to tell stories from on the ground. The Campaigner will support regional and global initiatives such as 350.org’s campaigns at the United Nations climate talks in Santiago, Chile. The Campaigner will be responsible for dialogue with public servants and authorities involved in the preventative measures and investigations of threats and violence against defenders.
This role offers a unique window into the inner workings of the organisation and the climate movement. It will be ideal for a highly organised, detail-oriented individual who has a strong interest in progressive social change and the way organisations work. The right candidate will be kind and approachable, and ready to take on challenges. They will be committed to their own well-being and the well-being of others, an excellent communicator, and able to function in a remote team that rarely meets in-person. They’ll have the ability to exercise discretion, maintain calm under pressure, and have strong prioritisation and time-management instincts.
Responsibilities
Plan, develop and report on campaigns and initiatives related to climate defenders by 350.org in Latin America;
Engage and provide support to climate defenders, either in preventative measures or emergency response situations, through the collaboration of 350.org staff and local partners;
Build relationships with and participate in regional and national alliances, networks and special initiatives related to the defense of climate defenders in Latin America;
Coordinate with staff (campaigners, organizers etc) of the diverse 350.org campaigns and partners across Latin America, so as to "internalize" climate defenders concerns/issues in the diverse campaigns carried out by 350.org;
Maintain a working knowledge of climate defenders issues and of the social, political, legislative, regulatory and economic framework relevant to promote their rights, from a climate justice and regional perspectives;
Represent 350.org at events, with grassroots activist groups, decision-makers, donors, and other allies, including the environmental community at large;
Communicate threats, risks and or opportunities for 350.org campaigns and mission in the region;
Build networks: link 350.org’s activities with local partners and people interested in 350.org climate defenders' activities.
Required Qualifications:
At least three (3) years of experience with campaigns and projects developed by civil society organisations, particularly in issues related to the promotion and defence of rights, citizenship, and sustainable development
Experience with strategic planning, budget management, and finance accountability, ideally in an international context
Strong interpersonal skills
A commitment to your own personal growth and development
Proficient with virtual meeting technology, google drive and other digital technologies
Fluent in Spanish and or Portuguese, as well as reasonable proficiency in English
Confidence in using internet-based software for calendaring/scheduling
Desired (but not required) skills and experiences
High level proficiency in Google Suites and Zoom Video Conferencing preferred
Has an interest in social & environmental justice issues
Position Type: , Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Application Deadline: This position is open until filled
Start Date: As soon as possible
Selection process : Review of resumé (CV), interviews and written or oral tests may apply
Compensation Ranges: Competitive compensation based on experience
Argentina: 837,000 ( We shall pay an additional currency devaluation allowance for Argentina)
Brasil: 139,500
Colombia: 79,050,000
Travel: May travel occasionally (domestic and international)
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
May 29, 2019
Full time
Argentina, Brasil, Colombia
350.org’s Latin America s looking for an enthusiastic and diligent Latin America Climate Defenders Campaigner !
About the Latin America Climate Defenders Campaigner
The Latin America Climate Defenders Campaigner will be responsible for providing support to the 350.org Climate Defenders Program's activities in the region, either implemented directly and or by partners, dealing with themes such as defense of human rights of those climate and environment defenders, Indigenous Peoples and frontline communities. Special attention is on those defenders that have been or are potentially impacted, threatened, or displaced by the the driving forces of greenhouse gas emissions and the fossil fuel industry.
The Latin America Climate Defenders Campaigner will work with volunteers, groups and partners across the Latin America region to support local campaigns and identify opportunities for new campaigns to protect climate defenders and create safer conditions for activism.
The Campaigner will work alongside the 350.org Latin America teams to provide trainings and educational activities, from time to time make field visits to affected communities, and work with our communications and digital teams to tell stories from on the ground. The Campaigner will support regional and global initiatives such as 350.org’s campaigns at the United Nations climate talks in Santiago, Chile. The Campaigner will be responsible for dialogue with public servants and authorities involved in the preventative measures and investigations of threats and violence against defenders.
This role offers a unique window into the inner workings of the organisation and the climate movement. It will be ideal for a highly organised, detail-oriented individual who has a strong interest in progressive social change and the way organisations work. The right candidate will be kind and approachable, and ready to take on challenges. They will be committed to their own well-being and the well-being of others, an excellent communicator, and able to function in a remote team that rarely meets in-person. They’ll have the ability to exercise discretion, maintain calm under pressure, and have strong prioritisation and time-management instincts.
Responsibilities
Plan, develop and report on campaigns and initiatives related to climate defenders by 350.org in Latin America;
Engage and provide support to climate defenders, either in preventative measures or emergency response situations, through the collaboration of 350.org staff and local partners;
Build relationships with and participate in regional and national alliances, networks and special initiatives related to the defense of climate defenders in Latin America;
Coordinate with staff (campaigners, organizers etc) of the diverse 350.org campaigns and partners across Latin America, so as to "internalize" climate defenders concerns/issues in the diverse campaigns carried out by 350.org;
Maintain a working knowledge of climate defenders issues and of the social, political, legislative, regulatory and economic framework relevant to promote their rights, from a climate justice and regional perspectives;
Represent 350.org at events, with grassroots activist groups, decision-makers, donors, and other allies, including the environmental community at large;
Communicate threats, risks and or opportunities for 350.org campaigns and mission in the region;
Build networks: link 350.org’s activities with local partners and people interested in 350.org climate defenders' activities.
Required Qualifications:
At least three (3) years of experience with campaigns and projects developed by civil society organisations, particularly in issues related to the promotion and defence of rights, citizenship, and sustainable development
Experience with strategic planning, budget management, and finance accountability, ideally in an international context
Strong interpersonal skills
A commitment to your own personal growth and development
Proficient with virtual meeting technology, google drive and other digital technologies
Fluent in Spanish and or Portuguese, as well as reasonable proficiency in English
Confidence in using internet-based software for calendaring/scheduling
Desired (but not required) skills and experiences
High level proficiency in Google Suites and Zoom Video Conferencing preferred
Has an interest in social & environmental justice issues
Position Type: , Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Application Deadline: This position is open until filled
Start Date: As soon as possible
Selection process : Review of resumé (CV), interviews and written or oral tests may apply
Compensation Ranges: Competitive compensation based on experience
Argentina: 837,000 ( We shall pay an additional currency devaluation allowance for Argentina)
Brasil: 139,500
Colombia: 79,050,000
Travel: May travel occasionally (domestic and international)
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
This position is based remotely in the Southwest region. Our preference is the position be based in Colorado or Utah but we are also open to candidates being based in NV, AZ or NM.
350.org is looking for a motivated organizer who is excited about building a movement powered by volunteers that is ready to take on the fossil fuel industry.
350.org strives to be an inclusive, collaborative, fun and equitable work environment that brings a variety of approaches to addressing the climate crisis. We’re committed to building an organization that is self-reflective, high-impact, innovative and integrates principles of justice and equity into our campaigning and movement-building. Diverse perspectives and experiences improve the way 350.org carries out its work and we value new perspectives, creative ideas and different ways of working. We do our best to make staff positions accessible to all potential team members, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation or identity. We particularly encourage applicants from communities most impacted by climate change or other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustice.
If you have suggestions for us on how to do this better, we really value your input and strongly encourage you to write to us at jobs@350.org with the subject line ‘Hiring Feedback’.
About the Southwest Regional Field Organizer
350.org is hiring a Regional Organizer who can help us recruit, train and support volunteer leaders in the Southwest region with a focus on Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado and Nevada. This person will use digital platforms and traditional organizing skills to grow 350’s organizing networks in the region and increase public participation in campaigns to stop fossil fuels and win equitable climate solutions. The organizer will be part of our national field team working to build a powerful, grassroots climate justice movement.
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience in the nuts and bolts of organizing including recruiting, organizing, training, and supporting volunteer-led grassroots organizations and experience supporting the development of effective leaders.
Experience or familiarity organizing with an orientation to movement building and broader social justice approach, including working in diverse coalitions, especially in communities of color, low-income communities, and communities impacted by climate change.
Campaign strategy, planning, and volunteer management experience.
Proven ability to work effectively with people from diverse racial, ethnic, class, age, gender, and sexual orientation backgrounds.
Ability to adapt to and juggle evolving and competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
Comfortable working independently as part of a remote team and communicating over phone, Slack, and messaging programs.
Enthusiasm and ability to travel up to 25% of your staff time including a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Desired (but not required) skills and experiences
Experience working on grassroots campaigns to influence decision makers.
Experience building or leading a local activist organization, including creating effective structures, decision-making and campaign development.
Fluency in additional languages beyond English (particularly Spanish)
Experience creating externally facing, written and/or visual content for organizing campaigns
Familiarity or excitement to learn digital organizing skills using new strategies and platforms.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent time management & organizational skills and ability to keep track of multiple projects and relationships.
A typical week in this position could include:
Daily interaction with local leaders and volunteers on the ground, troubleshooting, building relationships and general support
Drafting emails to a volunteer base, hosts or leaders for distributed actions
Several calls with internal teams on specific projects (e.g. an upcoming action), an internal campaign call, or a check in with your manager
Helping develop organizing plans for our network and activists
We are looking for someone who is comfortable working both independently and in teams, highly responsive, and able to lead initiatives as well as take direction from others.
Position Type: Full Time
Application Deadline: Although we hope to begin interviews during the week of June 3rd, 2019, this job is open until filled, or the hiring manager determines that they can no longer accept applications.
Start Date: Flexible, Ideally the week of July 15th
Location: This position is based remotely in the Southwest region. Our preference is the position be based in Colorado or Utah but we are also open to candidates being based in NV, AZ or NM.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
May 29, 2019
Full time
This position is based remotely in the Southwest region. Our preference is the position be based in Colorado or Utah but we are also open to candidates being based in NV, AZ or NM.
350.org is looking for a motivated organizer who is excited about building a movement powered by volunteers that is ready to take on the fossil fuel industry.
350.org strives to be an inclusive, collaborative, fun and equitable work environment that brings a variety of approaches to addressing the climate crisis. We’re committed to building an organization that is self-reflective, high-impact, innovative and integrates principles of justice and equity into our campaigning and movement-building. Diverse perspectives and experiences improve the way 350.org carries out its work and we value new perspectives, creative ideas and different ways of working. We do our best to make staff positions accessible to all potential team members, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation or identity. We particularly encourage applicants from communities most impacted by climate change or other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustice.
If you have suggestions for us on how to do this better, we really value your input and strongly encourage you to write to us at jobs@350.org with the subject line ‘Hiring Feedback’.
About the Southwest Regional Field Organizer
350.org is hiring a Regional Organizer who can help us recruit, train and support volunteer leaders in the Southwest region with a focus on Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado and Nevada. This person will use digital platforms and traditional organizing skills to grow 350’s organizing networks in the region and increase public participation in campaigns to stop fossil fuels and win equitable climate solutions. The organizer will be part of our national field team working to build a powerful, grassroots climate justice movement.
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience in the nuts and bolts of organizing including recruiting, organizing, training, and supporting volunteer-led grassroots organizations and experience supporting the development of effective leaders.
Experience or familiarity organizing with an orientation to movement building and broader social justice approach, including working in diverse coalitions, especially in communities of color, low-income communities, and communities impacted by climate change.
Campaign strategy, planning, and volunteer management experience.
Proven ability to work effectively with people from diverse racial, ethnic, class, age, gender, and sexual orientation backgrounds.
Ability to adapt to and juggle evolving and competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
Comfortable working independently as part of a remote team and communicating over phone, Slack, and messaging programs.
Enthusiasm and ability to travel up to 25% of your staff time including a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Desired (but not required) skills and experiences
Experience working on grassroots campaigns to influence decision makers.
Experience building or leading a local activist organization, including creating effective structures, decision-making and campaign development.
Fluency in additional languages beyond English (particularly Spanish)
Experience creating externally facing, written and/or visual content for organizing campaigns
Familiarity or excitement to learn digital organizing skills using new strategies and platforms.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent time management & organizational skills and ability to keep track of multiple projects and relationships.
A typical week in this position could include:
Daily interaction with local leaders and volunteers on the ground, troubleshooting, building relationships and general support
Drafting emails to a volunteer base, hosts or leaders for distributed actions
Several calls with internal teams on specific projects (e.g. an upcoming action), an internal campaign call, or a check in with your manager
Helping develop organizing plans for our network and activists
We are looking for someone who is comfortable working both independently and in teams, highly responsive, and able to lead initiatives as well as take direction from others.
Position Type: Full Time
Application Deadline: Although we hope to begin interviews during the week of June 3rd, 2019, this job is open until filled, or the hiring manager determines that they can no longer accept applications.
Start Date: Flexible, Ideally the week of July 15th
Location: This position is based remotely in the Southwest region. Our preference is the position be based in Colorado or Utah but we are also open to candidates being based in NV, AZ or NM.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Are you interested in working for indigenous rights and rainforest protection? Amazon Watch is a nonprofit advocacy organization with offices in Oakland, CA and Washington, DC supporting communities threatened by shortsighted natural resources exploitation projects in the Amazon Basin. Amazon Watch works with indigenous and environmental movements to defend the forest and advance indigenous peoples' rights in the face of large-scale industrial development-oil & gas pipelines, power lines, roads, and other mega-projects. As an Amazon Watch intern, you can earn credits while gaining real-life experience and working to protect the Earth's largest tropical rainforest.
Interns work directly with an Amazon Watch staff person but are expected to be self-motivated, creative, and willing to make a set time commitment based on project needs. Internships require a three-month minimum commitment and a minimum of two days per week. If you are unable to commit to three months, we recommend you explore volunteer opportunities at Amazon Watch.
To Apply:
Please send your cover letter, resume, links to your social media accounts, and a writing sample to amazon@amazonwatch.org .
Amazon Watch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, political belief, age, gender, sexual orientation or class. People of color and indigenous people strongly encouraged to apply. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Current Available Internships
Database Intern
Location: Oakland, CA
Duties:
Assist Development Officer with Salesforce management
Keep donor mailing list up to date
Preparation of donor mailings and acknowledgement letters
Donor Research
Data management research
Field General inquiries
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Salesforce CRM
Interns must be comfortable using basic computer programs: Word, Excel, Google Drive, on Apple computers.
The right candidates are enthusiastic, dependable, resourceful, detail-oriented, and exhibit great communication skills.
Strong organizational, and independent time management skills
Strong interest in the environment and human rights issues
Spanish proficiency is preferred, but not required
As an intern, you will:
Work with dedicated and connected environmental activists
Learn about the history and issues relating to environmental and human rights threats currently affecting communities in the Amazon basin
Attend various online webinars for development, administration, event support
Strengthen critical thinking and analysis skills
Details
The work will take place during regular business hours here in our office in downtown Oakland, CA.
This is an unpaid internship
Interns are expected to commit to 20 to 40 hours per week for 3 to 5 months
Development Intern
Location: Oakland, CA
Duties:
In kind sponsorships for annual gala
Tabling and community outreach
Manage and keep organized inventory of event materials
Database entry from events
Support event planning and production
Preferred Qualifications:
Interns must be comfortable using basic computer programs: Word, Excel, Google Drive, on Apple computers.
The right candidates are enthusiastic, dependable, resourceful, detail-oriented, and exhibit great communication skills.
Strong organizational, and independent time management skills
Strong interest in the environment and human rights issues
Spanish proficiency is preferred, but not required
As an intern, you will:
Work with dedicated and connected environmental activists
Learn about the history and issues relating to environmental and human rights threats currently affecting communities in the Amazon basin
Attend various online webinars for development, administration, event support
Strengthen critical thinking and analysis skills
Details:
The work will take place during regular business hours here in our office in downtown Oakland, CA.
This is an unpaid internship.
Interns are expected to commit between 15 to 24 hours per week for the months of March until the end of October.
PR & Communications Assistant
Location: Oakland, CA
Duties:
Assist with creating and managing a PR strategy
Assist with strategic analysis and organization of social media contacts (specifically Twitter)
Research, identify and manage a list of key social media accounts (i.e. journalists, government officials, etc.) to follow and connect via Twitter
Research, curate, and draft a press list of key contacts and news media sources
Research, familiarize and thoroughly understand Amazon Watch's main campaigns and relevant issues by reading previously created content and searching online content
Critically analyze findings, use this understanding to update and fact check existing Wikipedia pages
Fact check and cross verify information from sources online and identify content that is misrepresentative of the truth
Communicate these findings, both in written and verbal form
Write and edit factually correct content
Organize photo and media archive
Edit B-roll film footage
Preferred Qualifications:
Active social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest (an active Twitter account is required)
Extensive experience and understanding of Twitter
Ability to think strategically about messaging and image management
Keen analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong organizational, and independent time management skills
Self-motivated
Strong interest in the environment and human rights issues
College graduate with focus and experience in PR and strategic communications preferred
Experience editing film is preferred, but not required
Spanish proficiency is preferred, but not required
As an intern, you will:
Work with dedicated and connected environmental activists
Gain familiarity with and experience building a PR and communications strategy for an international NGO
Experience organizing social media contacts and communications (particularly related to Twitter)
Experience organizing information, researching, and corresponding with key contacts or journalists
Learn about the history and issues relating to environmental and human rights threats currently affecting communities in the Amazon basin
Strengthen critical thinking and analysis skills
Gain experience organizing information and fact checking
Intern Scholarships
Below are some of the many scholarships that may be available to our interns:
Intern Service Award – Amount: $1,000. Deadline: Dec. 31st annually. Open to all interns at non-profit organizations. Apply to Asia Times .
Women’s Leadership Scholarship – Amount: $1,000. Deadline: March 31st annually. Offered to high-achieving women, working as an intern in a non-profit. Apply to AirSafe Research .
EU International Intern Scholarship – Amount: $1,000. Deadline: Dec. 31st annually. Open to U.S. and international students, working as interns at a non-profit. Apply to EU Business .
Minority College Scholarship – Amount: $1,000. Deadline: March 15th annually. Available to minority students with GPA above 3.0, interning at a non-profit organization. Apply to PakTribune .
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
May 13, 2019
Are you interested in working for indigenous rights and rainforest protection? Amazon Watch is a nonprofit advocacy organization with offices in Oakland, CA and Washington, DC supporting communities threatened by shortsighted natural resources exploitation projects in the Amazon Basin. Amazon Watch works with indigenous and environmental movements to defend the forest and advance indigenous peoples' rights in the face of large-scale industrial development-oil & gas pipelines, power lines, roads, and other mega-projects. As an Amazon Watch intern, you can earn credits while gaining real-life experience and working to protect the Earth's largest tropical rainforest.
Interns work directly with an Amazon Watch staff person but are expected to be self-motivated, creative, and willing to make a set time commitment based on project needs. Internships require a three-month minimum commitment and a minimum of two days per week. If you are unable to commit to three months, we recommend you explore volunteer opportunities at Amazon Watch.
To Apply:
Please send your cover letter, resume, links to your social media accounts, and a writing sample to amazon@amazonwatch.org .
Amazon Watch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, political belief, age, gender, sexual orientation or class. People of color and indigenous people strongly encouraged to apply. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Current Available Internships
Database Intern
Location: Oakland, CA
Duties:
Assist Development Officer with Salesforce management
Keep donor mailing list up to date
Preparation of donor mailings and acknowledgement letters
Donor Research
Data management research
Field General inquiries
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Salesforce CRM
Interns must be comfortable using basic computer programs: Word, Excel, Google Drive, on Apple computers.
The right candidates are enthusiastic, dependable, resourceful, detail-oriented, and exhibit great communication skills.
Strong organizational, and independent time management skills
Strong interest in the environment and human rights issues
Spanish proficiency is preferred, but not required
As an intern, you will:
Work with dedicated and connected environmental activists
Learn about the history and issues relating to environmental and human rights threats currently affecting communities in the Amazon basin
Attend various online webinars for development, administration, event support
Strengthen critical thinking and analysis skills
Details
The work will take place during regular business hours here in our office in downtown Oakland, CA.
This is an unpaid internship
Interns are expected to commit to 20 to 40 hours per week for 3 to 5 months
Development Intern
Location: Oakland, CA
Duties:
In kind sponsorships for annual gala
Tabling and community outreach
Manage and keep organized inventory of event materials
Database entry from events
Support event planning and production
Preferred Qualifications:
Interns must be comfortable using basic computer programs: Word, Excel, Google Drive, on Apple computers.
The right candidates are enthusiastic, dependable, resourceful, detail-oriented, and exhibit great communication skills.
Strong organizational, and independent time management skills
Strong interest in the environment and human rights issues
Spanish proficiency is preferred, but not required
As an intern, you will:
Work with dedicated and connected environmental activists
Learn about the history and issues relating to environmental and human rights threats currently affecting communities in the Amazon basin
Attend various online webinars for development, administration, event support
Strengthen critical thinking and analysis skills
Details:
The work will take place during regular business hours here in our office in downtown Oakland, CA.
This is an unpaid internship.
Interns are expected to commit between 15 to 24 hours per week for the months of March until the end of October.
PR & Communications Assistant
Location: Oakland, CA
Duties:
Assist with creating and managing a PR strategy
Assist with strategic analysis and organization of social media contacts (specifically Twitter)
Research, identify and manage a list of key social media accounts (i.e. journalists, government officials, etc.) to follow and connect via Twitter
Research, curate, and draft a press list of key contacts and news media sources
Research, familiarize and thoroughly understand Amazon Watch's main campaigns and relevant issues by reading previously created content and searching online content
Critically analyze findings, use this understanding to update and fact check existing Wikipedia pages
Fact check and cross verify information from sources online and identify content that is misrepresentative of the truth
Communicate these findings, both in written and verbal form
Write and edit factually correct content
Organize photo and media archive
Edit B-roll film footage
Preferred Qualifications:
Active social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest (an active Twitter account is required)
Extensive experience and understanding of Twitter
Ability to think strategically about messaging and image management
Keen analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong organizational, and independent time management skills
Self-motivated
Strong interest in the environment and human rights issues
College graduate with focus and experience in PR and strategic communications preferred
Experience editing film is preferred, but not required
Spanish proficiency is preferred, but not required
As an intern, you will:
Work with dedicated and connected environmental activists
Gain familiarity with and experience building a PR and communications strategy for an international NGO
Experience organizing social media contacts and communications (particularly related to Twitter)
Experience organizing information, researching, and corresponding with key contacts or journalists
Learn about the history and issues relating to environmental and human rights threats currently affecting communities in the Amazon basin
Strengthen critical thinking and analysis skills
Gain experience organizing information and fact checking
Intern Scholarships
Below are some of the many scholarships that may be available to our interns:
Intern Service Award – Amount: $1,000. Deadline: Dec. 31st annually. Open to all interns at non-profit organizations. Apply to Asia Times .
Women’s Leadership Scholarship – Amount: $1,000. Deadline: March 31st annually. Offered to high-achieving women, working as an intern in a non-profit. Apply to AirSafe Research .
EU International Intern Scholarship – Amount: $1,000. Deadline: Dec. 31st annually. Open to U.S. and international students, working as interns at a non-profit. Apply to EU Business .
Minority College Scholarship – Amount: $1,000. Deadline: March 15th annually. Available to minority students with GPA above 3.0, interning at a non-profit organization. Apply to PakTribune .
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Wetland Studies and Solutions
Gainesville, VA, USA
Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. is seeking a mid-level environmental compliance specialist to join our team. Ideal candidates will have a B.S. in Environmental Studies or related field and at least 1 year of experience performing environmental compliance in relation to Virginia Pollution Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) inspections and reporting. Job responsibilities will include inspections and reporting, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) development, and coordinating with federal and state resource agencies with regard to wetlands, erosion and sediment control and stormwater compliance.
Erosion and sediment control certifications are a plus, but not required (CPESC, CESSWI, CISEC, or Virginia DEQ Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector Training & Certifications).
Candidates should be organized individuals and possess outstanding communication skills. Daily tasks include coordinating with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies regarding environmental concerns associated with development. Work will concentrate on environmental permit compliance and reporting for active construction sites. Weekend, holiday work, and out-of-town travel may be required at times and are considered within the realm of job responsibility.
Apr 30, 2019
Full time
Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. is seeking a mid-level environmental compliance specialist to join our team. Ideal candidates will have a B.S. in Environmental Studies or related field and at least 1 year of experience performing environmental compliance in relation to Virginia Pollution Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) inspections and reporting. Job responsibilities will include inspections and reporting, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) development, and coordinating with federal and state resource agencies with regard to wetlands, erosion and sediment control and stormwater compliance.
Erosion and sediment control certifications are a plus, but not required (CPESC, CESSWI, CISEC, or Virginia DEQ Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector Training & Certifications).
Candidates should be organized individuals and possess outstanding communication skills. Daily tasks include coordinating with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies regarding environmental concerns associated with development. Work will concentrate on environmental permit compliance and reporting for active construction sites. Weekend, holiday work, and out-of-town travel may be required at times and are considered within the realm of job responsibility.
