Senior Manager, Food and Forests (Forest Carbon Credit)
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description & Responsibilities
Ceres’ Food and Forests team works to protect forests from the impacts of agriculture, largely with a focus on influencing the largest food and beverage companies to improve the sustainability of their agricultural sourcing policies and practices. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Food and Forests to support key projects on the role of forests and land in corporate climate strategies.
The Senior Manager...
Dec 01, 2020
Full time
Senior Manager, Food and Forests (Forest Carbon Credit)
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description & Responsibilities
Ceres’ Food and Forests team works to protect forests from the impacts of agriculture, largely with a focus on influencing the largest food and beverage companies to improve the sustainability of their agricultural sourcing policies and practices. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Food and Forests to support key projects on the role of forests and land in corporate climate strategies.
The Senior Manager...
Austin Water
625 East 10th Street, Austin, TX, USA
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to the job, plus seven years of environmental policy and/or protection-related experience, including two years of experience in a managerial capacity.
A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience up to two years.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated vision relating to environmental stewardship in the context of providing water, wastewater, transportation or other core infrastructure services
Experience successfully leading a team in developing and/or implementing environmental protection and environmental resource management programs
Experience as a subject matter expert in a political environment and defending potentially controversial positions with stakeholders which have conflicting interests
Experience with or knowledge of environmental management...
Nov 23, 2020
Full time
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to the job, plus seven years of environmental policy and/or protection-related experience, including two years of experience in a managerial capacity.
A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience up to two years.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated vision relating to environmental stewardship in the context of providing water, wastewater, transportation or other core infrastructure services
Experience successfully leading a team in developing and/or implementing environmental protection and environmental resource management programs
Experience as a subject matter expert in a political environment and defending potentially controversial positions with stakeholders which have conflicting interests
Experience with or knowledge of environmental management...
Taino Farm is looking for enthusiastic, creative, and self-driven people with passion for agriculture and sustainability to take part in our Sustainable Living, Permaculture, and Aquaponics Internship program. We are currently accepting applications for our hands-on intensive submersion into managing fish, vegetable production, and other farm projects. For anyone who envisions starting their own farm or aquaponics project, or is just looking for an outdoor tropical get away this is a unique and invaluable opportunity! Participants in our internship get an intensive real world practicum on how to run an eco-friendly farm and live sustainably. Topics include aquaponics system function and maintenance, worm-composting, product packaging and marketing, and cooking creative meals based on the daily harvest. We would be happy to work with schools to give students academic credit or provide a report outlining the learning outcomes and deliverables achieved during the...
Nov 17, 2020
Internship- Unpaid
Taino Farm is looking for enthusiastic, creative, and self-driven people with passion for agriculture and sustainability to take part in our Sustainable Living, Permaculture, and Aquaponics Internship program. We are currently accepting applications for our hands-on intensive submersion into managing fish, vegetable production, and other farm projects. For anyone who envisions starting their own farm or aquaponics project, or is just looking for an outdoor tropical get away this is a unique and invaluable opportunity! Participants in our internship get an intensive real world practicum on how to run an eco-friendly farm and live sustainably. Topics include aquaponics system function and maintenance, worm-composting, product packaging and marketing, and cooking creative meals based on the daily harvest. We would be happy to work with schools to give students academic credit or provide a report outlining the learning outcomes and deliverables achieved during the...
Job Summary
LAND USE/ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER III CLIMATE ACTION PLAN OPTION This is a series recruitment subject to suspend on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at 11:59 p.m.
The County of San Diego is committed to helping communities thrive while protecting the region's unique and diverse natural resources. Through operational excellence and attention to customer service, the Planning & Development Services (PDS) department strives to balance community, economic and environmental interests to ensure the highest quality of life for the public of San Diego County. PDS is responsible for long range land use planning, including the County of San Diego's General Plan, Climate Action Plan (CAP) , and Zoning Ordinance. The department evaluates land use projects for regulatory compliance and environmental impacts, manages long-range planning policy formulation, and related ordinances. PDS advises the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission on all land use projects,...
Nov 16, 2020
Full time
Job Summary
LAND USE/ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER III CLIMATE ACTION PLAN OPTION This is a series recruitment subject to suspend on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at 11:59 p.m.
The County of San Diego is committed to helping communities thrive while protecting the region's unique and diverse natural resources. Through operational excellence and attention to customer service, the Planning & Development Services (PDS) department strives to balance community, economic and environmental interests to ensure the highest quality of life for the public of San Diego County. PDS is responsible for long range land use planning, including the County of San Diego's General Plan, Climate Action Plan (CAP) , and Zoning Ordinance. The department evaluates land use projects for regulatory compliance and environmental impacts, manages long-range planning policy formulation, and related ordinances. PDS advises the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission on all land use projects,...
Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa
St Paul, MN, USA
Youth Outdoors leaders serve February-December leading crews of Saint Paul and Minneapolis youth in environmental education and community service projects after-school and on Saturdays. In addition to completing environmental restoration projects, education curriculum is taught that helps youth build practical skills, connect to the natural environment, become active citizens and prepare for meaningful careers. The program focuses on youth development and job training, with environmental conservation as a learning vehicle.
While not leading youth, members will be part of an AmeriCorps field crew that involves physically-challenging, team-oriented outdoor service projects while learning about the environment and networking with natural resource professionals. Projects sites are located throughout the state, including urban settings and extreme wilderness. Service work is performed almost exclusively outdoors and may involve camping for several days at a time.
Corpsmembers...
Nov 11, 2020
Full time
Youth Outdoors leaders serve February-December leading crews of Saint Paul and Minneapolis youth in environmental education and community service projects after-school and on Saturdays. In addition to completing environmental restoration projects, education curriculum is taught that helps youth build practical skills, connect to the natural environment, become active citizens and prepare for meaningful careers. The program focuses on youth development and job training, with environmental conservation as a learning vehicle.
While not leading youth, members will be part of an AmeriCorps field crew that involves physically-challenging, team-oriented outdoor service projects while learning about the environment and networking with natural resource professionals. Projects sites are located throughout the state, including urban settings and extreme wilderness. Service work is performed almost exclusively outdoors and may involve camping for several days at a time.
Corpsmembers...
Applications for the 2021 Ohio Department of Natural Resources Summer Internship Program are currently being accepted for positions statewide and from students of all disciplines.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) offers some of the most diverse career opportunities in state government. Opportunities expand well beyond parks and recreation. The team of biologists, communications professionals, engineers, and IT specialists, just to name a few, helps the department fulfill its responsibility to manage and protect some of Ohio’s most critical resources – forests, rivers, breath-taking natural areas, shorelines and islands, astounding geologic formations, wildlife, oil, gas, minerals and water resources.
About the ODNR Summer Internship Through the ODNR Summer Internship Program, interns will:
Gain a comprehensive knowledge of what the Department does and why.
Have access to unique professional development and training opportunities.
Play a...
Nov 04, 2020
Internship- Paid
Applications for the 2021 Ohio Department of Natural Resources Summer Internship Program are currently being accepted for positions statewide and from students of all disciplines.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) offers some of the most diverse career opportunities in state government. Opportunities expand well beyond parks and recreation. The team of biologists, communications professionals, engineers, and IT specialists, just to name a few, helps the department fulfill its responsibility to manage and protect some of Ohio’s most critical resources – forests, rivers, breath-taking natural areas, shorelines and islands, astounding geologic formations, wildlife, oil, gas, minerals and water resources.
About the ODNR Summer Internship Through the ODNR Summer Internship Program, interns will:
Gain a comprehensive knowledge of what the Department does and why.
Have access to unique professional development and training opportunities.
Play a...
Defenders of Wildlife
Remote (Washington, D.C., USA)
Qualifications :
Interns must be self-starters driven by the opportunity to help transform wildlife conservation using science and technology while learning new skills. Interns should have a passion for wildlife conservation, strong research and analytical skills, a proven ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Graduate students are preferred, but we will also consider exceptional undergraduates.
Preferred qualifications :
Experience collecting, managing , and analyzing research data;
Basic familiarity with the ESA process and associated regulatory documents;
Basic familiarity with geographical information systems software (ArcGIS or QGIS);
General understanding of animal and plant biology, particularly for North American species; and
Basic knowledge of R and/or another statistical analysis program for data management, statistical analysis, and visualization;...
Oct 28, 2020
Internship- Unpaid
Qualifications :
Interns must be self-starters driven by the opportunity to help transform wildlife conservation using science and technology while learning new skills. Interns should have a passion for wildlife conservation, strong research and analytical skills, a proven ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Graduate students are preferred, but we will also consider exceptional undergraduates.
Preferred qualifications :
Experience collecting, managing , and analyzing research data;
Basic familiarity with the ESA process and associated regulatory documents;
Basic familiarity with geographical information systems software (ArcGIS or QGIS);
General understanding of animal and plant biology, particularly for North American species; and
Basic knowledge of R and/or another statistical analysis program for data management, statistical analysis, and visualization;...
Join Cardno’s Science and Environment team in Sacramento, CA to play an integral role in reviewing of utility projects for potential environmental impacts and collaboration with a large interdisciplinary team of scientists to complete clearances on a timely basis.
Job Description:
Cardno is seeking Aquatic Biologists for our Sacramento, CA Office.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
· Assisting technical specialists in the field with fisheries, aquatics, temperature, water quality, and geomorphic surveys and monitoring efforts,
· Conducting research and compiling/summarizing data and information under the direction of project managers and/or technical specialists,
· Preconstruction resource surveys and construction monitoring activities to ensure consistency with permit requirements
· Entering technical data and preparing graphs and tables as needed, and
· Assisting with...
Oct 21, 2020
Part time
Join Cardno’s Science and Environment team in Sacramento, CA to play an integral role in reviewing of utility projects for potential environmental impacts and collaboration with a large interdisciplinary team of scientists to complete clearances on a timely basis.
Job Description:
Cardno is seeking Aquatic Biologists for our Sacramento, CA Office.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
· Assisting technical specialists in the field with fisheries, aquatics, temperature, water quality, and geomorphic surveys and monitoring efforts,
· Conducting research and compiling/summarizing data and information under the direction of project managers and/or technical specialists,
· Preconstruction resource surveys and construction monitoring activities to ensure consistency with permit requirements
· Entering technical data and preparing graphs and tables as needed, and
· Assisting with...
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. Job Summary This position requires an engineer with significant experience in the environmental and solid waste industry. The ideal candidate will possess superior problem solving and management skills that will be applied to a diverse portfolio of technical projects. You will be directly responsible for engineering and construction at solid waste disposal facilities, will communicate with senior management, and direct...
Oct 19, 2020
Full time
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. Job Summary This position requires an engineer with significant experience in the environmental and solid waste industry. The ideal candidate will possess superior problem solving and management skills that will be applied to a diverse portfolio of technical projects. You will be directly responsible for engineering and construction at solid waste disposal facilities, will communicate with senior management, and direct...
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Douglas, AZ, USA
Summary
The Pathways Recent Graduate Program is for recently graduated or graduating individuals who are looking for developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service. Recent Graduates will serve on this appointment for one year learning the fundamentals of the position for which they can be converted. For more information on the Pathways Recent Graduate Program, please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads.
Learn more about this agency
Responsibilities
Makes plant identifications and evaluations; determines plant community characteristics, basic soil-plant relationships, response of plants to grazing use, and productivity of grazing lands.
Develops resource inventories, including identification of ecological sites, forage suitability groups, range conditions, range trends, and forage production.
Develops resource inventories, including identification of wildlife habitat, watershed qualities and...
Oct 19, 2020
Full time
Summary
The Pathways Recent Graduate Program is for recently graduated or graduating individuals who are looking for developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service. Recent Graduates will serve on this appointment for one year learning the fundamentals of the position for which they can be converted. For more information on the Pathways Recent Graduate Program, please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads.
Learn more about this agency
Responsibilities
Makes plant identifications and evaluations; determines plant community characteristics, basic soil-plant relationships, response of plants to grazing use, and productivity of grazing lands.
Develops resource inventories, including identification of ecological sites, forage suitability groups, range conditions, range trends, and forage production.
Develops resource inventories, including identification of wildlife habitat, watershed qualities and...
