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Position Summary:   This is a great opportunity to  build your  career in  environmental  and land stewardship!   The  Land Steward  Individual Placement  is an internship position  with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation  (VOF)  in  Northern Virginia.   The Land Steward Individual Placements will  serve with  the  VOF , other  partners , and private landowners   to  support  the  open -space  easement program across Northern Virginia and neighboring counties.  The position will require 40 hours per week  for 50 weeks, with frequent weekly and bi-weekly travel throughout the Piedmont region. The Individual Placements  will assist with open-space easement monitoring, digital file organization, database entry  and other duties including:   Traveling across the Piedmont stewardship region to conduct site visits.   Visiting easement properties to document any physical changes using iPhone applications, GPS and GIS....

Director, Campaigns, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets 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 ). Here is more information on the Ceres Accelerator   https://www.ceres.org/accelerator .  Description & Responsibilities Ceres is searching for a full-time Campaign Director to coordinate all actors and pieces of mobilizing investors and financial institutions to step up action to address the climate crisis. The first project to manage is Ceres’ Accelerator Net Zero Finance Campaign. This position is designed for a highly...

Director, Federal Policy 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 The Director, Federal Policy is designed for a high energy person who enjoys advocating for strong federal policies related to climate, clean energy, water, and related policies with members of Capitol Hill.  This full-time position may be based in Washington, D.C. or Boston, MA.  This position is designed for a highly motivated, self-starter with prior policy campaign experience.  The position will report to the Vice President, Government Relations....

Purpose As our new Energy Analyst you will support development and implementation of an equitable and regenerative  100% Savannah  energy transition plan that is directly informed by community feedback and science.   This work will involve significant interaction and engagement with internal departments and divisions, public sector and industry stakeholders, consultant teams, educational institutions, non-governmental organizations, and the community-at-large.  This interaction and engagement will include oral and written presentations and reports for idea generation and feedback on possible measures, technical and cost-benefit analyses, and ultimate recommendation of the final 100% Savannah energy transition plan to City administration and Council, and the implementation of actions identified in the plan. Essential Job Functions Serve as a technical advisor to the Sustainability Director on energy projects and energy policy Coordinate and guide development of...

Senior Manager, Environmental Justice Policy  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 website (www.ceres.org).  Description & Responsibilities The Senior Manager supports Ceres’ state and federal-level policy work. This position is designed for a highly motivated, self-starter with prior policy experience who is looking to be an advocate for strong and effective state and federal climate and environmental justice goals. The position will report to the Vice President, Government Relations. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:...

Manager, Policy, Communications and Marketing  Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses. For more information about Ceres, please visit our website ( www.ceres.org ).   Description and Responsibilities The Manager, Policy, Communications and Marketing role will support the policy and communications teams at Ceres with writing, research, and message and content development to elevate the business voice in support of climate policy and environmental equity in key states and at the federal level. We seek a highly-motivated, skillful writer looking to join a fast-paced sustainability advocacy organization to carry out advocacy...

Manager, Clean Energy & Climate 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 website ( www.ceres.org ). Description & Responsibilities The Manager, Clean Energy & Climate, will organize and coordinate work with investors, companies and other key stakeholders focused on encouraging companies to make ambitious corporate clean energy commitments. This position will collaborate closely with various teams across the organization working on corporate clean energy and climate commitments and policy. The Manager, Clean Energy & Climate will manage key projects and campaigns, including...

Job purpose and background If you are passionate about climate action and want to have a global environmental impact by working at the nexus of private and public sectors - this is the perfect job for you. CDP’s Associate Director, Climate will be responsible for overseeing delivery of a select number of CDP’s funded projects, ensuring implementation of CDP’s climate change strategy, fundraising, and team management. This role requires you to drive private sector action, provide insights to policy makers and support funding efforts, whilst working to mainstream corporate reporting on this topic by companies and investors a new business norm. The successful candidate will be recognized as an expert in the field. You will have a strong record of excellence, and demonstrable achievement of leading teams and initiatives in complex, fast-paced, and fluid environments. You should have experience working in multi-stakeholder settings and be comfortable communicating with...

Title: Wilderness Fellow Reports To: National Program Director Classification: Hourly Locations: Positions are available nationwide, including in Alaska, California, Idaho, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oregon, and Washington Start Date: June 7, 2021 (Fellowships range from 6 months to a year) Time: Full Time (40 hours), Seasonal Salary: $15 hourly Benefits: 1 earned personal day per month (vacation is not eligible to be cashed out at any time) and federal holidays; Forest Service housing or a housing stipend provided. Application Closing Date: March 19th, 2021   Partners The Society for Wilderness Stewardship (SWS) is a non-profit organization seeking to promote excellence in the professional practice of wilderness stewardship, science, and education to ensure the life-sustaining benefits of wilderness.  In other words, we are a professional society working to set the standard for wilderness management.  The Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research...

Some of what you'll be doing:   The Port of Seattle is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader for their Sr. Director, Environment, Sustainability & Engineering position. This critical position will be an integral part of the Port’s executive leadership team. The Sr. Director, Environment, Sustainability & Engineering plays a key role in helping the Port achieve its goal to be the greenest and most energy-efficient port in North America.  Leading a team of professionals and subject matter experts, this position will meet the Port’s goals by meeting all increased energy needs through conservation and renewable sources, meeting or exceeding environmental agency requirements for buildings on, and stormwater leaving, Port owned or operated facilities, reducing air pollutants and carbon emissions, and restoring, creating and enhancing Green/Duwamish/Elliott habitat.  It will also provide strategic oversight to the Engineering and Construction Management staff...

Description Sustainability Internship 10 hours per week for 15 Weeks$16.00 per hour THIS IS A CONTINUOUS OPENING WITH A FIRST REVIEW DATE OF FEBRUARY 12 , 2021   Why It's a Great Opportunity:     This is a great learning  designed to provide public sector sustainability job experience in a career field that is growing rapidly.  The Sustainable Resources Division of Planning and Public Works is focused on making Pierce County a better place to live through safe and effective solid waste management and reducing greenhouse gases. Our employees are very focused on the work and care deeply about doing a good job.   Why It's a Great Department:  The Planning and Public Works Department has an excellent reputation for being an employer that is committed to providing top-notch service to its customers.  This is a department that is customer service oriented, with a wide scope of work and a supportive management team. The department values training and peer mentorship, and...

Job Summary: The Hershey Company is seeking a talented sustainability professional with environmental expertise to join the Global Sustainability and Social Impact team. The Global Sustainability and Social Impact team has strategic responsibly for Hershey’s ESG activities and works with business partners across the organization to implement Hershey’s ESG policies and programs.  As a member of the team, the individual will design and implement programs and work cross-functionally to enable Hershey to deliver on its external and internal environmental sustainability commitments and improve Hershey’s overall environmental sustainability performance.    Role Responsibilities: Manage Hershey’s environmental sustainability strategy across the entire environmental footprint (owned facilities, co-manufacturing partnerships, and supply chain).  Coordinate with specific area or site owners towards delivering company commitments and reducing/negating Hershey’s...

We are currently seeking candidates to fill the position of Corporate Sustainability Consultant in both our Boston and Zurich offices. These team members will participate in a wide variety of projects in sustainability consulting, working for various clients from small and medium-sized companies to large multinational corporations in sustainability strategy, quantitative assessments of sustainability and sustainability report development. Consultant in Corporate Sustainability (100%), Boston Sustainserv, a twenty-year-old Swiss, German and US-based sustainability consultancy, is seeking to hire a full-time consultant for its office in Boston. This team member will participate in a wide variety of projects in sustainability consulting, working for various clients from small and medium-sized companies to large multinational corporations in sustainability strategy, quantitative assessments of sustainability and sustainability report development. We are a global leader...

Come join our team! Located minutes from downtown Washington DC, Prince George's is the  perfect family-friendly community to live, work, and play! We are Prince George's Proud! Located in the heart of the Baltimore/Washington corridor, Prince George’s County borders Washington D.C. and is just 37 miles south of the city of Baltimore. Encompassing almost 500 square miles, with over 900,000 residents Prince George's County has an urban atmosphere that still manages to provide a scenic and peaceful place to live, work, and play. The Department of Environment’s mission is to protect and enhance the natural and built environments of Prince George's County by enforcing all federal, state, and County laws to create a healthy, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment for all residents and businesses of the County. The Prince George’s County Department of Environment (DOE) is a critical component of the County Executive’s Proud Priority...

Manager, Climate & Infrastructure LOCATION: NEW YORK OR SAN FRANCISCO Position Overview   Managers work collaboratively across BSR’s industry and practice teams on a range of consulting, grant-funded projects, and collaborative initiatives. Managers ensure exceptional project execution and high-quality engagement with BSR member companies and other partners.     Project Management and Implementation : Assume responsibility for implementing consulting and grant-funded projects, which includes overseeing project scope, timeline, deliverable quality and budget; managing clients and project teams; providing subject matter expertise; conducting primary research, including leading stakeholder interviews; utilizing tools; and presenting at and facilitating client meetings.    Member and Client Management : Maintain day-to-day client relationships; oversee member relationships; and support member recruitment and business  development.​   Team...

Job Summary: The   Global Sustainability Director   is responsible for helping lead the development and execution of a company-wide strategic sustainability mission, and for integrating sustainability throughout the company. The Director will measure and analyze company sustainability progress, will work with diverse regional businesses to monitor progress, and assess potential sustainability initiatives. Their work will support various third-party certifications and provide internal and external metrics for reporting.  Ensure that the company’s sustainability effort enhances business performance and supports the long-term interests of the company by creating and implementing programs and strategies to help us achieve our mission, being an ambassador and managing key initiatives.  Also managing interactions with diverse stakeholders outside of our global business. Essential Duties Advise on and help create a sustainability approach and plan for the company, including...

ABOUT THE POSITION The Department of Environment and Sustainability is seeking qualified candidates for a Sustainability Program Administrator position. This position leads the department’s efforts to plan, coordinate and implement the  All-In Clark County  sustainability and climate action plan; coordinates with other divisions, departments, and external agencies on regional sustainability and climate action. Supervises, coordinates and directs the work of professional and technical support staff; supervises and coordinates special projects and provides highly responsible and complex technical and administrative support to the Assistant Director and/or Director of Department of Environment and Sustainability on sustainability and climate issues. This examination will establish an Open Competitive and Promotional list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by the Office of Human Resources.  The...

Boston, MA, or  Minneapolis, MN, Company Overview:     Edison Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Edison International (NYSE: EIX), provides independent, global advisory solutions to help large corporate, industrial, and institutional clients better understand and navigate the choices and risks of managing energy. Through a portfolio approach, Edison Energy enables decision-makers in organizations to deliver on their strategic, financial and sustainability goals.   Providing a suite of specialized services across sustainability, analytics, renewables, supply, and demand, Edison Energy addresses the three biggest challenges in energy today: cost, carbon, and complex choices.     Position Overview:   As a member of Strategy & Sustainability team, this role is responsible for building-out Edison Energy’s Strategy & Sustainability practice, with a focus on helping clients define and execute decarbonization strategies. Key to this role will be defining...