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

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...

Overview The responsibility of this extremely important role is to provide visionary and cost-minded leadership to staff, community, and regional partners in implementing and operating a  Regional Wasteshed Plan  that includes a 40% waste diversion goal.   To learn more about our operations and our huge project of building a new landfill,  click here.  Details The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of broad and progressively responsible work experience in the area of landfill operations, composting, hazardous waste management, transfer station and/or recycling.  Ideally, we would prefer a candidate who has experience opening and closing a new landfill and one that is experienced in dealing with environmental impacts from an “unlined” landfill.   This position offers a unique opportunity for anyone who has a passion for waste management.  Our facility will be closing an existing landfill, opening a “modern” landfill, building a transfer station, beginning yard...

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

Summary This position is that of Environmental Engineer for the Great Plains Area Office of Environmental Health and Engineering, Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction, Indian Health Service, Minot District Office located in Minot, North Dakota. The purpose of this position is to assist in project development, design, construction, as-built development, and project training of individual and community water supply, wastewater disposal, and solid waste disposal facilities. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19. Collecting and analyzing data on water distribution systems, water storage facilities, sewage collection and treatment infrastructure, and waste management systems for design of new construction or improvements to existing facilities. Performs duties concerned with the administration of contracts for sanitation facility construction; insuring construction...

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

Summary This position is that of Environmental Engineer for the Great Plains Area Office of Environmental Health and Engineering, Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction, Indian Health Service, Pierre District, located in Martin, SD. The purpose of this position is to assist in project development, design, construction, as-build development, and project training of individual and community water supply, wastewater disposal and solid waste disposal facilities. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19. Serves as the Project Engineer in the planning, design, and construction of sanitation facilities construction projects on assigned reservations. Acts as Contracting Officer's Representative for construction contracts to verify quantities, reporting and record keeping, construction safety, public relations, fiscal project integrity and warranty inspections. Responsible for...

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

The Role Where you fit in The role is as a Global Environmental Projects Manager within the Environmental Products Trading Business (EPTB). You will be expected to manage a global portfolio of carbon credit generating projects. You will be working in a rapidly evolving business area, often in challenging regulatory and legal environments, requiring you to be agile and perform well under pressure. You will be a part of a global team of capable and motivated individuals and as such, will benefit from the ability to work and form relationships with a diverse set of individuals. What’s the role? The role is as a Global Environmental Projects Manager within the Environmental Products Trading Business (EPTB). You will be expected to manage a global portfolio of carbon credit generating projects. You will be working in a rapidly evolving business area, often in challenging regulatory and legal environments, requiring you to be agile and perform well under pressure. You will be...

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran  Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength.  WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.   I. Job Summary Utilizes highly advanced expert knowledge to ensure efficient operations and to prevent and control on and off-site noise, odor and other nuisances. Serves as district EP contact to assist field operations personnel and management with technical guidance on EP topics and regulatory environments.  Monitors and investigates compliance status providing training and to site and district...

Overall Function   EDF’s Global Climate team seeks a Analyst to provide critical research, analysis, and coordination to support our efforts to advance market-based policy solutions to address climate change.  The Analyst will inform our advocacy as we work to strengthen and expand international carbon pricing cooperation.  The Analyst will undertake, assist team members and partners with, and coordinate strategic outreach with developing country governments, civil society, industry, and other diverse stakeholders, with the aim of broadening perspectives and participation in carbon market development and infrastructure.  A portion of this outreach will be undertaken at meetings held under the auspices of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).  S/he will also assist in preparing EDF staff for UNFCCC climate conferences and coordinating EDF’s outreach at these events In addition, the Analyst...

POSITION OVERVIEW Applications Accepted from : ALL PERSONS INTERESTED Service Line : Houston Water  Jos Posting : # 23548 Section : Wastewater Operations/ Regulatory Compliance  Reporting Location : 10500 Bellaire Blvd, Houston TX 77072 Workdays & Hours : Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. *Subject to change DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Supervises the daily technical work activities of the wastewater operations environmental compliance program.   Plan, supervise and coordinate investigative and compliance work. Manage the issuance and renewal of wastewater treatment permits. Track compliance for Title V, New Source Review and Greenhouse Gas to maintain timely submittals. Identify and report noncompliance, including monthly discharge monitoring, permit noncompliances and unauthorized discharges in accordance with the City of Houston wastewater discharge permit requirements. Manage inspection and investigation of wastewater treatment...

What you'll do At Walmart.org, we aspire to reshape whole systems to achieve significant and lasting improvement in social, environmental and economic outcomes.  We focus on driving shared valued within the business, and catalyzing broad sector change through our philanthropy.  We are currently seeking a program officer to join our Walmart.org team who will focus on helping to accelerate sustainability in supply chains.  This role will have an emphasis on preserving natural capital, especially for the world’s most irreplaceable landscapes. This program officer will focus on issues such as deforestation, ocean health, regenerative agriculture, and supporting circular economies to reduce waste.  The role will be embedded in a team that is working globally across various parts of the supply chains, and insights are shared across that team. The skills we are looking for include the ability to balance strategic planning and program design, with an ability to manage governance and...

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran  Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength.  WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.   I. Job Summary Under general supervision, administer and implement Environmental Protection (EP) programs in assigned Market Area(s).  Serves as Market Area EP contact and assists field operations personnel and management with technical guidance on EP topics and regulatory environments.  Monitor and investigate compliance status providing training and specific recommendations to site, district and MA...

Overview As a Solid Waste Engineer/Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc., (CEC), you will be involved in:   The geotechnical evaluation of municipal solid waste landfills, to include performing slope stability analyses, evaluating and developing waste and other material properties, and designing and leading field studies The design, analyses, permitting and preparation of drawings and technical specifications and construction services for solid waste management facilities. The design of all aspects of landfill environmental control systems Client management and project management   Qualifications 10-15 years experience in the design, permitting, document preparation and CQA of waste disposal facilities, with an emphasis on the geotechnical evaluation of these facilities;  Ability to closely interact with clients to provide guidance and recommendations Proficient in the use of slope stability software B.S. in Civil,...

Overview Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Technician for projects located throughout the western United States. Performing testing and observation activities at solid waste landfills and other facilities. CQA Technician will observe and test soil and geosynthetic liner components of landfill systems as well as the installation of landfill gas and leachate collection systems. Other field work to support environmental investigations, monitoring events and construction efforts may be part of this job. This position is geared towards individuals who like to work outside and who work well independently. Responsibilities : • Oversee construction work performed by construction contractors at solid waste landfills and other similar sites. • Perform observation and testing of solid waste landfill construction projects including liner systems, leachate collection and management systems, landfill gas collection and control systems, and final cover systems. • Record...