The National Audubon Society
The National Audubon Society is one of the oldest, largest, and most influential conservation organizations in the United States. Since 1905, a passion for birds and nature has been the driving force behind Audubon’s legacy. The organization has played a critical role in some of the most significant victories for birds and the environment, including: the establishment of the first National Wildlife Refuges; the banning of DDT in 1972; landmark legislation like the Clean Water and Clean Air Acts and the establishment of the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Audubon advocates broadly for conservation through science, policy, education and on-the-ground conservation action.
Today’s Audubon is tackling the most pressing conservation challenges of our time.
Audubon is a powerful distributed network with an unparalleled reach that includes more than one million members, 463 chapters, 22 state and regional offices (or field offices?) and 34 nature centers. In addition, Audubon works with dozens of international partnerships throughout the Western Hemisphere that also support protection of migratory birds and the habitats they need to thrive today, and in the future.
The National Audubon Society is a $140M+, 800+ employee, 1.65M member organization. In 2010, David Yarnold was appointed by the Board of Trustees and assumed leadership as CEO, with a goal of creating the most effective conservation network in the U.S. David and his executive team are achieving this goal, tackling the most pressing conservation challenges of our time. When developing a case study for nonprofit excellence in the fall of 2017, Harvard Business School selected David Yarnold’s leadership of Audubon and remarked, “It was the most impressive turnaround of a legacy organization we’ve ever seen.”
Audubon Washington
A field office of the National Audubon Society, Audubon Washington (AWA) works to protect the places and policies that birds need to thrive across the state of Washington. Within the network of connections that make up a healthy ecosystems, birds are uniquely positioned to act as an environmental indicator of the health of the landscape. We know that what is good for birds is good for entire ecosystems – including people.
To this end, we build and engage a diverse network of volunteers, communities, and conservation professionals. Together we address the greatest threats to birds, such as climate change, habitat loss, and invasive species. Our strategies are driven by cutting-edge science that informs where and how we work to protect birds and guides our policy objectives. The outcome of this approach is a reinforcing strategy that addresses the biggest threats faced by birds and people in our region. Together we are saving birds and improving the quality of life for the people of Washington.
Position Summary : The National Audubon Society (NAS) seeks a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and strategic candidate to lead and grow our Audubon Washington office. The successful person will lead a talented team to advance overall conservation objectives, strengthen and mobilize our bipartisan network, and deliver durable policy solutions across Washington. They also serve as a Vice President of the National Audubon Society and, with their peers, are responsible for shaping and delivering national objectives, initiatives, and processes. Over time, they will explore opportunities to expand the National Audubon Society’s reach and impact across the Pacific Northwest.
Audubon Washington builds practical and durable conservation and policy solutions that benefit the birds and people of the state. With chapters and members in every legislative district, Audubon brings an unparalleled grassroots network to take action on important issues for birds. In 2008, we expanded our reach by opening the Seward Park Audubon Center . With an emphasis on connecting Seattle’s diverse communities with nature, programming at the Center and in the park includes school, youth, community, arts in the environment, and special events. Guided by science and powered by a bipartisan grassroots network, our work spans from the coastal estuaries of Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor to the stagebrush steppe ecosystem of Eastern Washington to the legislative chambers of Olympia. Driven by science that demonstrates that climate is the greatest threat to North America’s birds , Audubon was a leader in the passage of the Washington’s 100% Clean Energy bill, SB 5116.
As we look to the future, we see opportunities to expand our impact across the Pacific Northwest in partnership with our conservation partners and more than 61,000 members and 39 chapters in the region to address the most important issues facing birds.
The incoming Executive Director and Vice President must have demonstrated success in crafting and driving innovative conservation, policy, engagement, and development strategies that inspire the region’s decision makers, conservation partners, and philanthropic community to invest in Audubon’s conservation vision and strategic plan. Building on the success of the Audubon Washington’s well-respected conservation program, they will inspire collaboration among our conservation, legislative, and philanthropic partners to deepen our impact and influence across the Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
This is a high-profile position with the potential to grow National Audubon Society’s reach and affect change at the local, regional, and national levels. The Executive Director and Vice President will report to Audubon’s Vice President for the Central/Pacific Flyway. They will be jointly reviewed by the Flyway VP with input from the chair of the Audubon Washington Board of Advisors.
Audubon offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. This position will be located in Seattle, Washington.
Essential Functions :
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Deliver operational and strategic excellence through the leadership, management, and mentoring of a mature and diverse staff while preserving open communication and recognizing the value of the management team.
Define a clear vision for Audubon across the Pacific Northwest that distinguishes Audubon Washington from our conservation partners and that builds on current strengths, a strong business case for investment, and engagement of a bipartisan network.
Focus resources on the most critical, high-leverage projects and strategies, including policy development and public engagement, focused on population centers.
Leverage the impact of the Seward Park Audubon Center to achieve state, regional, and national goals.
Build upon the strong foundation of building a representative team and developing programs and initiatives that are resonant and relevant for the diverse population of the Pacific Northwest
Manage the day-to-day operations of the office, including setting financial and programmatic goals, analyzing results and taking corrective action in close collaboration with local and national staff.
Ensure that all Audubon financial standards, operating policies, programmatic commitment and legal/statutory requirements are met.
CONSERVATION STRATEGIC EXECUTION
Craft and achieve strategic goals and initiatives that are integrated fully with the National Audubon Society’s conservation, network, and philanthropic goals.
Increase our region-wide capacity to achieve the conservation of priority birds and their habitats. Priorities include:
Advancing a healthy Puget Sound and Coastal Northwest conservation strategy
Inspiring our bipartisan network and decision makers throughout Washington and the region to take action to limit carbon emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change
Create durable policy solutions that address the most critical threats to birds at the local, state, and federal levels
Establishing a Columbia Plateau healthy lands initiative that protects thesagebrush-steppe ecosystem through influencing public lands management, renewable energy siting, and wildfire management.
Engaging the diversity of communities that represent the population of the region to build durable conservation and policy strategies and resonant education programs
Integrate Seward Park Audubon Center into our conservation, policy, and engagement strategies
FUNDRAISING AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Partner with Audubon’s development team to cultivate existing and to solicit new major donors, foundations, corporations and government agencies to significantly increase contributions.
Represent Audubon Washington throughout the region to raise profile and visibility of our priorities and impact with funders, partners, policy makers, and the public, resulting in deeper donor satisfaction and investment.
Strengthen the financially sustainable business and development plans for the state with a focus on expanding new funding sources, inspiring new donors, and cultivating strategic partnerships with agencies and other NGOs.
Support fundraising for national priority projects with Audubon’s leadership and development teams.
Collaborate meaningfully and significantly with other Audubon state programs and national development staff on donor strategies under the One Audubon approach to members and donors
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
Deepen the engagement of the Audubon Washington Board of Advisors to inspire their advocacy for our programmatic priorities and to inspire their individual and external fundraising capacity.
Work closely with, support and provide guidance to the chapters in the region to expand Audubon’s capacity for on-the-ground conservation, policy change, and education at scale.
Prioritize engagement and activation of the region’s diverse population communities in the Audubon movement, including college chapters, chapter leadership, advisory board participation, staffing, volunteers, program participation, and partnerships across the region.
Work with government departments and non-governmental organizations to promote and prioritize bird science and habitat conservation.
Qualifications and Experience :
Experience
Experience in the field of conservation; knowledge of how conservation work is advanced in Washington and the Pacific Northwest and knowledge of key conservation leaders and partners is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading the execution of complex projects through to success, including meeting financial goals, project deadlines, and coordinating the work of key staff and partners, in organizations of similar or greater size.
Demonstrated success in fundraising; experience with major donors, foundations, corporations and government funders.
An array of experience in public policy development and advocacy, campaigns, lobbying, and/or involvement in the state legislature and/or working with members of Congress is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment; ability to build and lead a diverse team of staff, board members and supporters.
Skills
Strong leadership skills, with an entrepreneurial spirit, solid business acumen and management operations skills; demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, donors and potential partners a must.
Demonstrated ability to succeed in a distributed network and a highly matrixed, complex organization – strong ability to influence and persuade others required.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, judgment, and a demonstrate ability to collaborate and build coalitions with a wide range of individuals and organizations at the local, regional and national levels.
Excellent and persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal, including substantial public speaking experience, and the ability to effectively represent Audubon to its members, state and federal elected officials, donors and chapter leaders as well as in traditional, social and digital media.
Personal Knowledge & Characteristics
Knowledge of the regional political and demographic reality with broad connections to partners and the philanthropic community strongly desired.
Knowledge and appreciation of, as well as connection to the Pacific Northwest region area and its environment.
Knowledge of funders and donors engaged in conservation philanthropy in the Pacific Northwest region preferred.
Willingness and ability to travel routinely through the region and nationally, as required.
A strong and demonstrated commitment to the mission, values and programs of the National Audubon Society.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree strongly preferred.
10+ years’ experience in organizational leadership, preferably connected to conservation or civic engagement, including 3+ years as an enterprise executive with accountability over multiple programs and/or regions.
Audubon is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
To apply:
Please upload a resume and cover letter in one document detailing your connection to the Audubon Washington mission and how your skills align to the position requirements to the following URL: //valtasgroup.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk03i8z/
Application deadline is 12/13. First round Zoom interviews will take place mid December through early January. Second and third round interviews will take place mid January through early February.
Nov 14, 2019
Full time
The National Audubon Society
The National Audubon Society is one of the oldest, largest, and most influential conservation organizations in the United States. Since 1905, a passion for birds and nature has been the driving force behind Audubon’s legacy. The organization has played a critical role in some of the most significant victories for birds and the environment, including: the establishment of the first National Wildlife Refuges; the banning of DDT in 1972; landmark legislation like the Clean Water and Clean Air Acts and the establishment of the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Audubon advocates broadly for conservation through science, policy, education and on-the-ground conservation action.
Today’s Audubon is tackling the most pressing conservation challenges of our time.
Audubon is a powerful distributed network with an unparalleled reach that includes more than one million members, 463 chapters, 22 state and regional offices (or field offices?) and 34 nature centers. In addition, Audubon works with dozens of international partnerships throughout the Western Hemisphere that also support protection of migratory birds and the habitats they need to thrive today, and in the future.
The National Audubon Society is a $140M+, 800+ employee, 1.65M member organization. In 2010, David Yarnold was appointed by the Board of Trustees and assumed leadership as CEO, with a goal of creating the most effective conservation network in the U.S. David and his executive team are achieving this goal, tackling the most pressing conservation challenges of our time. When developing a case study for nonprofit excellence in the fall of 2017, Harvard Business School selected David Yarnold’s leadership of Audubon and remarked, “It was the most impressive turnaround of a legacy organization we’ve ever seen.”
Audubon Washington
A field office of the National Audubon Society, Audubon Washington (AWA) works to protect the places and policies that birds need to thrive across the state of Washington. Within the network of connections that make up a healthy ecosystems, birds are uniquely positioned to act as an environmental indicator of the health of the landscape. We know that what is good for birds is good for entire ecosystems – including people.
To this end, we build and engage a diverse network of volunteers, communities, and conservation professionals. Together we address the greatest threats to birds, such as climate change, habitat loss, and invasive species. Our strategies are driven by cutting-edge science that informs where and how we work to protect birds and guides our policy objectives. The outcome of this approach is a reinforcing strategy that addresses the biggest threats faced by birds and people in our region. Together we are saving birds and improving the quality of life for the people of Washington.
Position Summary : The National Audubon Society (NAS) seeks a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and strategic candidate to lead and grow our Audubon Washington office. The successful person will lead a talented team to advance overall conservation objectives, strengthen and mobilize our bipartisan network, and deliver durable policy solutions across Washington. They also serve as a Vice President of the National Audubon Society and, with their peers, are responsible for shaping and delivering national objectives, initiatives, and processes. Over time, they will explore opportunities to expand the National Audubon Society’s reach and impact across the Pacific Northwest.
Audubon Washington builds practical and durable conservation and policy solutions that benefit the birds and people of the state. With chapters and members in every legislative district, Audubon brings an unparalleled grassroots network to take action on important issues for birds. In 2008, we expanded our reach by opening the Seward Park Audubon Center . With an emphasis on connecting Seattle’s diverse communities with nature, programming at the Center and in the park includes school, youth, community, arts in the environment, and special events. Guided by science and powered by a bipartisan grassroots network, our work spans from the coastal estuaries of Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor to the stagebrush steppe ecosystem of Eastern Washington to the legislative chambers of Olympia. Driven by science that demonstrates that climate is the greatest threat to North America’s birds , Audubon was a leader in the passage of the Washington’s 100% Clean Energy bill, SB 5116.
As we look to the future, we see opportunities to expand our impact across the Pacific Northwest in partnership with our conservation partners and more than 61,000 members and 39 chapters in the region to address the most important issues facing birds.
The incoming Executive Director and Vice President must have demonstrated success in crafting and driving innovative conservation, policy, engagement, and development strategies that inspire the region’s decision makers, conservation partners, and philanthropic community to invest in Audubon’s conservation vision and strategic plan. Building on the success of the Audubon Washington’s well-respected conservation program, they will inspire collaboration among our conservation, legislative, and philanthropic partners to deepen our impact and influence across the Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
This is a high-profile position with the potential to grow National Audubon Society’s reach and affect change at the local, regional, and national levels. The Executive Director and Vice President will report to Audubon’s Vice President for the Central/Pacific Flyway. They will be jointly reviewed by the Flyway VP with input from the chair of the Audubon Washington Board of Advisors.
Audubon offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. This position will be located in Seattle, Washington.
Essential Functions :
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Deliver operational and strategic excellence through the leadership, management, and mentoring of a mature and diverse staff while preserving open communication and recognizing the value of the management team.
Define a clear vision for Audubon across the Pacific Northwest that distinguishes Audubon Washington from our conservation partners and that builds on current strengths, a strong business case for investment, and engagement of a bipartisan network.
Focus resources on the most critical, high-leverage projects and strategies, including policy development and public engagement, focused on population centers.
Leverage the impact of the Seward Park Audubon Center to achieve state, regional, and national goals.
Build upon the strong foundation of building a representative team and developing programs and initiatives that are resonant and relevant for the diverse population of the Pacific Northwest
Manage the day-to-day operations of the office, including setting financial and programmatic goals, analyzing results and taking corrective action in close collaboration with local and national staff.
Ensure that all Audubon financial standards, operating policies, programmatic commitment and legal/statutory requirements are met.
CONSERVATION STRATEGIC EXECUTION
Craft and achieve strategic goals and initiatives that are integrated fully with the National Audubon Society’s conservation, network, and philanthropic goals.
Increase our region-wide capacity to achieve the conservation of priority birds and their habitats. Priorities include:
Advancing a healthy Puget Sound and Coastal Northwest conservation strategy
Inspiring our bipartisan network and decision makers throughout Washington and the region to take action to limit carbon emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change
Create durable policy solutions that address the most critical threats to birds at the local, state, and federal levels
Establishing a Columbia Plateau healthy lands initiative that protects thesagebrush-steppe ecosystem through influencing public lands management, renewable energy siting, and wildfire management.
Engaging the diversity of communities that represent the population of the region to build durable conservation and policy strategies and resonant education programs
Integrate Seward Park Audubon Center into our conservation, policy, and engagement strategies
FUNDRAISING AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Partner with Audubon’s development team to cultivate existing and to solicit new major donors, foundations, corporations and government agencies to significantly increase contributions.
Represent Audubon Washington throughout the region to raise profile and visibility of our priorities and impact with funders, partners, policy makers, and the public, resulting in deeper donor satisfaction and investment.
Strengthen the financially sustainable business and development plans for the state with a focus on expanding new funding sources, inspiring new donors, and cultivating strategic partnerships with agencies and other NGOs.
Support fundraising for national priority projects with Audubon’s leadership and development teams.
Collaborate meaningfully and significantly with other Audubon state programs and national development staff on donor strategies under the One Audubon approach to members and donors
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
Deepen the engagement of the Audubon Washington Board of Advisors to inspire their advocacy for our programmatic priorities and to inspire their individual and external fundraising capacity.
Work closely with, support and provide guidance to the chapters in the region to expand Audubon’s capacity for on-the-ground conservation, policy change, and education at scale.
Prioritize engagement and activation of the region’s diverse population communities in the Audubon movement, including college chapters, chapter leadership, advisory board participation, staffing, volunteers, program participation, and partnerships across the region.
Work with government departments and non-governmental organizations to promote and prioritize bird science and habitat conservation.
Qualifications and Experience :
Experience
Experience in the field of conservation; knowledge of how conservation work is advanced in Washington and the Pacific Northwest and knowledge of key conservation leaders and partners is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading the execution of complex projects through to success, including meeting financial goals, project deadlines, and coordinating the work of key staff and partners, in organizations of similar or greater size.
Demonstrated success in fundraising; experience with major donors, foundations, corporations and government funders.
An array of experience in public policy development and advocacy, campaigns, lobbying, and/or involvement in the state legislature and/or working with members of Congress is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment; ability to build and lead a diverse team of staff, board members and supporters.
Skills
Strong leadership skills, with an entrepreneurial spirit, solid business acumen and management operations skills; demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, donors and potential partners a must.
Demonstrated ability to succeed in a distributed network and a highly matrixed, complex organization – strong ability to influence and persuade others required.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, judgment, and a demonstrate ability to collaborate and build coalitions with a wide range of individuals and organizations at the local, regional and national levels.
Excellent and persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal, including substantial public speaking experience, and the ability to effectively represent Audubon to its members, state and federal elected officials, donors and chapter leaders as well as in traditional, social and digital media.
Personal Knowledge & Characteristics
Knowledge of the regional political and demographic reality with broad connections to partners and the philanthropic community strongly desired.
Knowledge and appreciation of, as well as connection to the Pacific Northwest region area and its environment.
Knowledge of funders and donors engaged in conservation philanthropy in the Pacific Northwest region preferred.
Willingness and ability to travel routinely through the region and nationally, as required.
A strong and demonstrated commitment to the mission, values and programs of the National Audubon Society.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree strongly preferred.
10+ years’ experience in organizational leadership, preferably connected to conservation or civic engagement, including 3+ years as an enterprise executive with accountability over multiple programs and/or regions.
Audubon is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
To apply:
Please upload a resume and cover letter in one document detailing your connection to the Audubon Washington mission and how your skills align to the position requirements to the following URL: //valtasgroup.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk03i8z/
Application deadline is 12/13. First round Zoom interviews will take place mid December through early January. Second and third round interviews will take place mid January through early February.
OPEN recruitment for 2020
HOT JOBS WITH NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PARK RANGERS and PARK GUIDES
See current list of National Park Service Summer-Seasonal-Temporary PAR RANGER and GUIDE Jobs 2020!
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Environmental Education and Interpretation Natural and Cultural Resources Management Wilderness and Backcountry Law Enforcement Outdoor Recreation Visitor Assistance
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2020 SUMMER JOBS and other temporary-seasonal NPS parks jobs.
Nov 11, 2019
Temporary
OPEN recruitment for 2020
HOT JOBS WITH NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PARK RANGERS and PARK GUIDES
See current list of National Park Service Summer-Seasonal-Temporary PAR RANGER and GUIDE Jobs 2020!
Check back frequently - jobs list is updated daily
Environmental Education and Interpretation Natural and Cultural Resources Management Wilderness and Backcountry Law Enforcement Outdoor Recreation Visitor Assistance
These are temporary Park Ranger and Park Guide jobs for fiscal year 2020.
Get experience. Make professional contacts. Work in great places. Launch your career!
Short Deadlines
APPLY NOW
2020 SUMMER JOBS and other temporary-seasonal NPS parks jobs.
Service Description : Green Iowa AmeriCorps operates through the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy and Environmental Education (UNI CEEE) in Cedar Falls. The program looking to recruit passionate and motivated individuals for a six-month service experience, beginning February 2020, in one of our service locations throughout Iowa. As a member of our new and existing programs sites, you will have the opportunity to create plans in conjunction with city officials, nonprofit leaders, school districts, and execute projects that will greatly impact the communities we serve. The leadership and empowerment experienced as part of our program will be like no other!
Our program hopes to train the next generation of ‘green-collar’ workers through a combination of field trips, presentations, and hands-on learning. Members have the opportunity to build leadership abilities through specific coordinator roles, which allow each member to contribute unique skills to the program. Members have access to free trainings, hands-on skill development, and extensive community engagement.
Our mission is empowering Iowa's communities and school districts to make more environmental, conservation-minded decisions and improvements through direct service work, environmental education, professional development opportunities and volunteer engagement. Green Iowa AmeriCorps consists of three branches: Energy & Community, Sustainable Schools and Land & Water Stewards. Each branch of our program will provide AmeriCorps members with the unique opportunity to enhance their professional development goals, cultivate community-wide relationships, and work toward making Iowa a more sustainable, eco-nomic state.
Energy & Community - members serve in a team-based setting providing residential energy efficiency services to underserved populations, conducting environmental education, and engaging in community service projects with available service locations in Cedar Falls , Cedar Rapids , Des Moines & Dubuque
Sustainable Schools -members serve in Iowa school districts as sustainability coordinators to reduce energy and waste, support teachers and students in environment education efforts, and create project based learning opportunities with available service locations in Vinton-Shellsburg CSD & Waverly-Shell Rock CSD
Land & Water Stewards -members create environmental education and community programming related to healthy water and land stewardship in conjunction with many local and state partners with service locations in Cedar Falls
Program Benefits : Federal Loan Deferment , Training and Certification, Individualized Professional Development opportunities, Segal Education Award upon successful completion, Monthly Living stipend, Leadership experience, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualification , Interest Accrual Repayment
Living Allowance : Energy & Community AND Land & Water Stewards - $6,996.00 (TOTAL FOR 6 MONTHS) Sustainable Schools - $4,938.00 (TOTAL FOR 6 MONTHS) Living allowances are distributed evenly in monthly installments over the course of the service term.
Segal Education Award : Energy & Community AND Land & Water Stewards - $3,047.50 Sustainable Schools - $2,321.00. Education Awards are contingent upon successful completion of the program.
Terms: Position based on completion of 900 hours (E/C and LWS) of service in a full-time work schedule (37-38 hours/week) OR 675 hours (SS) of service in a reduced full-time scheduled (27-28 hours/week); flexible vacation and sick leave. Outside employment available during the off hours, school attendance available during off hours
Service Areas: Neighborhood Revitalization, Habitat Restoration, Housing, Community Engagement, Storm Water Management, Outreach Education, Community and Economic Development, Environment, and Capacity Building
Oct 23, 2019
Flexible - Several Options
Service Description : Green Iowa AmeriCorps operates through the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy and Environmental Education (UNI CEEE) in Cedar Falls. The program looking to recruit passionate and motivated individuals for a six-month service experience, beginning February 2020, in one of our service locations throughout Iowa. As a member of our new and existing programs sites, you will have the opportunity to create plans in conjunction with city officials, nonprofit leaders, school districts, and execute projects that will greatly impact the communities we serve. The leadership and empowerment experienced as part of our program will be like no other!
Our program hopes to train the next generation of ‘green-collar’ workers through a combination of field trips, presentations, and hands-on learning. Members have the opportunity to build leadership abilities through specific coordinator roles, which allow each member to contribute unique skills to the program. Members have access to free trainings, hands-on skill development, and extensive community engagement.
Our mission is empowering Iowa's communities and school districts to make more environmental, conservation-minded decisions and improvements through direct service work, environmental education, professional development opportunities and volunteer engagement. Green Iowa AmeriCorps consists of three branches: Energy & Community, Sustainable Schools and Land & Water Stewards. Each branch of our program will provide AmeriCorps members with the unique opportunity to enhance their professional development goals, cultivate community-wide relationships, and work toward making Iowa a more sustainable, eco-nomic state.
Energy & Community - members serve in a team-based setting providing residential energy efficiency services to underserved populations, conducting environmental education, and engaging in community service projects with available service locations in Cedar Falls , Cedar Rapids , Des Moines & Dubuque
Sustainable Schools -members serve in Iowa school districts as sustainability coordinators to reduce energy and waste, support teachers and students in environment education efforts, and create project based learning opportunities with available service locations in Vinton-Shellsburg CSD & Waverly-Shell Rock CSD
Land & Water Stewards -members create environmental education and community programming related to healthy water and land stewardship in conjunction with many local and state partners with service locations in Cedar Falls
Program Benefits : Federal Loan Deferment , Training and Certification, Individualized Professional Development opportunities, Segal Education Award upon successful completion, Monthly Living stipend, Leadership experience, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualification , Interest Accrual Repayment
Living Allowance : Energy & Community AND Land & Water Stewards - $6,996.00 (TOTAL FOR 6 MONTHS) Sustainable Schools - $4,938.00 (TOTAL FOR 6 MONTHS) Living allowances are distributed evenly in monthly installments over the course of the service term.
Segal Education Award : Energy & Community AND Land & Water Stewards - $3,047.50 Sustainable Schools - $2,321.00. Education Awards are contingent upon successful completion of the program.
Terms: Position based on completion of 900 hours (E/C and LWS) of service in a full-time work schedule (37-38 hours/week) OR 675 hours (SS) of service in a reduced full-time scheduled (27-28 hours/week); flexible vacation and sick leave. Outside employment available during the off hours, school attendance available during off hours
Service Areas: Neighborhood Revitalization, Habitat Restoration, Housing, Community Engagement, Storm Water Management, Outreach Education, Community and Economic Development, Environment, and Capacity Building
Natural Resources Council of Maine
Forests and Wildlife Program Director
The Natural Resources Council of Maine, the state’s leading environmental advocacy organization, is seeking to hire a new Forests and Wildlife Program Director. This is a senior policy position with substantial responsibilities aimed at helping protect the integrity and unique natural character of more than 10 million acres of forestland known as Maine’s North Woods. Responsibilities include advocacy before the legislature and administrative bodies, communications with the media and general public, collaboration with coalition partners, and program planning and implementation. The Program Director develops and maintains expertise on all key policy issues in NRCM’s Forest and Wildlife Program and uses this knowledge as the basis for persuasive advocacy and sound strategic and political judgment. This is full-time permanent position based at NRCM’s office in Augusta, Maine. The Program Director reports to NRCM’s Senior Director of Advocacy.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and at least one writing sample to jobs@nrcm.org . The position will be posted until filled.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide leadership for NRCM’s Forests and Wildlife Program, including policy development; program planning, management, and implementation; developing and delivering testimony and analysis of pending legislation, permit applications, and rules and regulations; public speaking and media engagement; and strategic decisions.
Help design and implement issue campaigns that involve outreach, media, policy analysis, lobbying, public communications, and coalition-building.
Represent NRCM on program issues to external audiences, including the Maine Legislature and administrative bodies.
Identify and develop support from legislators, business and community members, NRCM members, and the general public
Produce advocacy communication materials in support of the organization’s agenda
Develop annual program plans, an annual program budget, and manage and track workplan progress and expenditures.
Work with an internal team of colleagues on policy work, and with NRCM’s development staff on grants and fundraising strategies.
Qualifications:
Excellent communications and advocacy skills, including persuasive writing and strong public speaking skills.
Law degree or graduate degree preferred.
Commitment and passion for environmental issues and NRCM’s mission.
At least three years professional experience, with a demonstrated record of excellence and accomplishments.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including ability to think strategically and motivate others toward common goals.
Ability to learn policy issues quickly, and to translate complex issues in simple and persuasive terms.
Ability to supervise staff; and provide, receive, and respond to ongoing feedback.
Ability to work with diverse constituencies, including legislators, staff from other non-profit organizations, business leaders, NRCM members, and the general public.
Enterprising, motivated, entrepreneurial, and undaunted.
About the Natural Resources Council of Maine
Started in 1959, the Natural Resources Council of Maine is the state’s leading environmental advocacy organization. NRCM has a strong legacy of accomplishments across a broad range of policy areas, including river restoration, protecting Maine’s North Woods, clean energy and climate advocacy, addressing plastic pollution, and much more. NRCM works statewide to improve the quality of Maine’s environment, working in coalition with other non-profit organizations, business and community leaders, elected officials, NRCM members, and the public at-large. Over the past 60 years, NRCM has led efforts to keep Maine a special place.
NRCM is based in Augusta, with a staff of 30. NRCM is committed to a positive work culture where diversity is honored and respected. The work environment is friendly, fun, cooperative, and fast-paced. Staff members need to be able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities. NRCM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, ethnicity, race, religion, physical/mental ability, sexual orientation, or national origin. NRCM will provide reasonable accommodation to employees with disabilities where appropriate. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Oct 09, 2019
Full time
Natural Resources Council of Maine
Forests and Wildlife Program Director
The Natural Resources Council of Maine, the state’s leading environmental advocacy organization, is seeking to hire a new Forests and Wildlife Program Director. This is a senior policy position with substantial responsibilities aimed at helping protect the integrity and unique natural character of more than 10 million acres of forestland known as Maine’s North Woods. Responsibilities include advocacy before the legislature and administrative bodies, communications with the media and general public, collaboration with coalition partners, and program planning and implementation. The Program Director develops and maintains expertise on all key policy issues in NRCM’s Forest and Wildlife Program and uses this knowledge as the basis for persuasive advocacy and sound strategic and political judgment. This is full-time permanent position based at NRCM’s office in Augusta, Maine. The Program Director reports to NRCM’s Senior Director of Advocacy.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and at least one writing sample to jobs@nrcm.org . The position will be posted until filled.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide leadership for NRCM’s Forests and Wildlife Program, including policy development; program planning, management, and implementation; developing and delivering testimony and analysis of pending legislation, permit applications, and rules and regulations; public speaking and media engagement; and strategic decisions.
Help design and implement issue campaigns that involve outreach, media, policy analysis, lobbying, public communications, and coalition-building.
Represent NRCM on program issues to external audiences, including the Maine Legislature and administrative bodies.
Identify and develop support from legislators, business and community members, NRCM members, and the general public
Produce advocacy communication materials in support of the organization’s agenda
Develop annual program plans, an annual program budget, and manage and track workplan progress and expenditures.
Work with an internal team of colleagues on policy work, and with NRCM’s development staff on grants and fundraising strategies.
Qualifications:
Excellent communications and advocacy skills, including persuasive writing and strong public speaking skills.
Law degree or graduate degree preferred.
Commitment and passion for environmental issues and NRCM’s mission.
At least three years professional experience, with a demonstrated record of excellence and accomplishments.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including ability to think strategically and motivate others toward common goals.
Ability to learn policy issues quickly, and to translate complex issues in simple and persuasive terms.
Ability to supervise staff; and provide, receive, and respond to ongoing feedback.
Ability to work with diverse constituencies, including legislators, staff from other non-profit organizations, business leaders, NRCM members, and the general public.
Enterprising, motivated, entrepreneurial, and undaunted.
About the Natural Resources Council of Maine
Started in 1959, the Natural Resources Council of Maine is the state’s leading environmental advocacy organization. NRCM has a strong legacy of accomplishments across a broad range of policy areas, including river restoration, protecting Maine’s North Woods, clean energy and climate advocacy, addressing plastic pollution, and much more. NRCM works statewide to improve the quality of Maine’s environment, working in coalition with other non-profit organizations, business and community leaders, elected officials, NRCM members, and the public at-large. Over the past 60 years, NRCM has led efforts to keep Maine a special place.
NRCM is based in Augusta, with a staff of 30. NRCM is committed to a positive work culture where diversity is honored and respected. The work environment is friendly, fun, cooperative, and fast-paced. Staff members need to be able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities. NRCM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, ethnicity, race, religion, physical/mental ability, sexual orientation, or national origin. NRCM will provide reasonable accommodation to employees with disabilities where appropriate. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
General Description
The Wilderness Society (TWS) seeks an entry level candidate to join our team as National Wildlife Refuge Associate. The Associate will be an integral part of the TWS Campaign team and working under the direction of the Senior Campaign Director, will lead TWS’s engagement on the designation of new National Wildlife Refuges. Specifically, this position will lay the groundwork for The Wilderness Society in efforts to designate new refuges and ensure they are part of the solution to climate change.
This position plays an important role in supporting an inclusive organizational culture that is grounded in trust and accountability to shared goals and outcomes. TWS has made diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic priorities for the organization and the National Wildlife Refuge Campaign Coordinator will integrate these priorities throughout our work. Across our team, we aspire to be campaign oriented, nimble, collaborative, innovative, transparent, and supportive of staff – our greatest asset. This is a termed position lasting for two years from the start date.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of a science-based vision and campaign strategy to designate new National Wildlife Refuges
Conduct research and writing assignments designed to deepen TWS and the conservation community’s knowledge base around detailed aspects of the designation process including applicable law and agency policy, historic precedent and other factors.
In conjunction with TWS Campaign and Science Teams, research and detail top tier refuge proposals from across the country.
In reviewing potential proposals, analyze factors such as political viability, value in protecting critical wildlife habitat with an eye towards diverse representation of habitat and ecosystem type, value from the perspective of climate adaptation and resiliency as well as other factors
Identify, evaluate and conduct outreach to a diverse group of potential partners associated with top tier refuge designation campaigns for both specific landscapes as well as overarching themes including sportsmen, climate resiliency, and underserved communities.
Draft recommendations and an initial campaign plan based on above activities that can serve to guide the community in implementation of National Wildlife Refuge Campaign.
Initiate work to execute campaign plan
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience, Competencies, and Education
Minimum 1 year experience in political or advocacy campaigns or natural resource management
Proven ability to deliver results, work independently and communicate effectively
Familiarity with and preferable some course work in issue/advocacy, campaigns or public policy and public land or an eagerness to learn about them
Motivated self-starter with the ability to take initiative, be proactive in managing projects and solving problems, develop ideas, and see them through implementation.
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team. Able to keep a level head and function at a high level when responding to rapid changes in campaign dynamics and plans.
Commitment to helping TWS foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization
Track record working successfully in teams and with people representing a rich mix of talent, backgrounds, and perspectives—across race and gender.
Excellent analytical and verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to write and speak concisely and persuasively to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically to achieve campaign goals.
Superb organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. The Wilderness Society offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; sick and vacation leave; a sabbatical program; and a retirement plan. TWS is an equal opportunity employer and actively works to ensure fair treatment of our employees and constituents across culture, socioeconomic status, race, marital or family situation, gender, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, physical ability, veteran status or sexual orientation. As an organization, we aspire to being inclusive in the work that we do, and in the kind of organization we are. Internally this means working as a team that listens to different points of view, recognizes the contributions of every employee and empowers each employee to bring their whole selves to work every day. Externally this means ensuring that public lands are inclusive and welcoming, so that our shared wildlands can help people and nature to thrive. We are committed to equity throughout our work, which we define as our commitment to realizing the promise of our public lands and ensuring that all can share in their universal benefits.
To learn more about our commitment, please see http://wilderness.org/our-commitment-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-wilderness-society
For consideration, please submit your resume & cover letter through our online application system.
Oct 02, 2019
Full time
General Description
The Wilderness Society (TWS) seeks an entry level candidate to join our team as National Wildlife Refuge Associate. The Associate will be an integral part of the TWS Campaign team and working under the direction of the Senior Campaign Director, will lead TWS’s engagement on the designation of new National Wildlife Refuges. Specifically, this position will lay the groundwork for The Wilderness Society in efforts to designate new refuges and ensure they are part of the solution to climate change.
This position plays an important role in supporting an inclusive organizational culture that is grounded in trust and accountability to shared goals and outcomes. TWS has made diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic priorities for the organization and the National Wildlife Refuge Campaign Coordinator will integrate these priorities throughout our work. Across our team, we aspire to be campaign oriented, nimble, collaborative, innovative, transparent, and supportive of staff – our greatest asset. This is a termed position lasting for two years from the start date.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of a science-based vision and campaign strategy to designate new National Wildlife Refuges
Conduct research and writing assignments designed to deepen TWS and the conservation community’s knowledge base around detailed aspects of the designation process including applicable law and agency policy, historic precedent and other factors.
In conjunction with TWS Campaign and Science Teams, research and detail top tier refuge proposals from across the country.
In reviewing potential proposals, analyze factors such as political viability, value in protecting critical wildlife habitat with an eye towards diverse representation of habitat and ecosystem type, value from the perspective of climate adaptation and resiliency as well as other factors
Identify, evaluate and conduct outreach to a diverse group of potential partners associated with top tier refuge designation campaigns for both specific landscapes as well as overarching themes including sportsmen, climate resiliency, and underserved communities.
Draft recommendations and an initial campaign plan based on above activities that can serve to guide the community in implementation of National Wildlife Refuge Campaign.
Initiate work to execute campaign plan
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience, Competencies, and Education
Minimum 1 year experience in political or advocacy campaigns or natural resource management
Proven ability to deliver results, work independently and communicate effectively
Familiarity with and preferable some course work in issue/advocacy, campaigns or public policy and public land or an eagerness to learn about them
Motivated self-starter with the ability to take initiative, be proactive in managing projects and solving problems, develop ideas, and see them through implementation.
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team. Able to keep a level head and function at a high level when responding to rapid changes in campaign dynamics and plans.
Commitment to helping TWS foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization
Track record working successfully in teams and with people representing a rich mix of talent, backgrounds, and perspectives—across race and gender.
Excellent analytical and verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to write and speak concisely and persuasively to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically to achieve campaign goals.
Superb organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. The Wilderness Society offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; sick and vacation leave; a sabbatical program; and a retirement plan. TWS is an equal opportunity employer and actively works to ensure fair treatment of our employees and constituents across culture, socioeconomic status, race, marital or family situation, gender, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, physical ability, veteran status or sexual orientation. As an organization, we aspire to being inclusive in the work that we do, and in the kind of organization we are. Internally this means working as a team that listens to different points of view, recognizes the contributions of every employee and empowers each employee to bring their whole selves to work every day. Externally this means ensuring that public lands are inclusive and welcoming, so that our shared wildlands can help people and nature to thrive. We are committed to equity throughout our work, which we define as our commitment to realizing the promise of our public lands and ensuring that all can share in their universal benefits.
To learn more about our commitment, please see http://wilderness.org/our-commitment-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-wilderness-society
For consideration, please submit your resume & cover letter through our online application system.
Rainforest Trust works with local communities and conservation leaders to save endangered species by protecting at-risk rainforests and tropical habitats through land purchase and the designation of protected areas.
Click here, for the full job description of this position.
The Chief Executive Officer of Rainforest Trust reports to its Board of Directors and is ultimately responsible for managing all aspects of the organization. The key challenges for the new CEO include:
Vision and strategy Lead Rainforest Trust Board and staff in developing a new strategic plan with clearly defined priorities, goals, funding expectations, and measures of success. Especially important will be to determine how best to identify opportunities for growth and scale, and to emphasize areas that have the greatest mission aligned impact. Once the plan is in place, the CEO will be expected to galvanize and coalesce staff, Board, and other stakeholders in ensuring its successful implementation.
Development and donor engagement Cultivate and steward existing and new donors for Rainforest Trust. Serve personally as a dynamic and active fundraiser for the organization and ensure a strong and well-supported development team.
Communications and public representation Champion Rainforest Trust’s vision, values, achievements, and potential to broad audiences, including donors, project partners, policymakers, and private sector leaders. Raise the profile of the organization and strengthen its messaging and media presence.
Organizational leadership and management Serve as an inspiring, accessible, and supportive staff leader, promoting an organizational culture that attracts, retains, and motivates a diverse, highly talented team. Reinforce rigor, quality, clarity, and transparency of communication and decision-making. Promote constructive and collegial collaboration among departments.
Ensure the organization’s fiscal sustainability and continue its record of disciplined, lean financial management. Following upon strategic planning, assess its structure, operations, policies, staffing, business model, and funding requirements and make adjustments as Isaacson, Miller – Page 6 appropriate. Strengthen and creatively leverage the use of technology in all aspects of the organization’s work. Ensure exceptional stewardship and hold to very high standards to ensure the integrity of the organization’s operations on behalf of its public trust.
Partnerships Reinforce and extend Rainforest Trust’s partnerships with in-country NGOs and governments, helping organizations working at the community level to design and implement projects that are rigorous and will succeed and endure. Build productive collaborations, where appropriate, with other international conservation organizations in such engagements as the Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) Partnership and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Board relations Engage the Board in helping to set organizational vision and serving as ambassadors for Rainforest Trust. Keep Board members well informed and energized about the organization’s ongoing activities and provide them with concise information to exercise sound policy and fiduciary oversight. Reinforce the important role of Board members in helping to cultivate potential donors.
Qualifications and Experience: For this pivotal CEO role, Rainforest Trust seeks a leader and spokesperson who is passionate about the organization’s mission and legacy, committed to its standards of excellence, and farsighted about its future potential. Rainforest Trust welcomes a CEO who is prepared to take calculated risks, will lead by example, and will make hard choices. At the same time, the organization requires an inspirational and diplomatic leader who will motivate, support, and coalesce staff, encourage a culture of transparency, and will ensure an operationally high-performing and fiscally strong organization. The CEO must be sufficiently knowledgeable about wildlife conservation and land protection to be a highly credible representative of Rainforest Trust with its partners and donors worldwide.
An ideal candidate for the CEO position at Rainforest Trust will bring many of the following professional experiences and personal attributes:
15+ years of work experience, ideally in wildlife conservation. Experience working on-the-ground outside the U.S. preferred. Experience negotiating land purchases or designations would be a distinct asset.
Record of senior leadership and effective management within a complex organization. Experience managing growth and change. Proven business acumen, including discipline and focus in setting priorities and meeting or exceeding goals. Strengths in recruiting, developing, motivating, and retaining high-potential staff.
Fundraising skills. Ideally significant experience raising funds from a variety of sources, especially individuals and private foundations. Without question, an enthusiasm for fundraising and willingness to be actively engaged in development.
Very strong communication and presentation skills, including in public speaking. A keen sense of marketing. Experience with media, including social media, would be an advantage.
Track record of building and participating in successful cross-sector partnerships.
Experience working with or reporting to a volunteer board would be an advantage.
Demonstrated commitment to and experience in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
An outgoing, open personality. Authenticity and approachability. The ability to connect with people at all levels, across cultures and communities.
Entrepreneurial spirit and drive.
High integrity, gracious self-confidence, and good humor.
B.A. required; relevant postgraduate degree strongly preferred.
Willingness to travel internationally as much as 30-50% of the time, to field locations, to meet with donors, and to otherwise represent the organization.
How to Apply:
Inquiries, nominations/referrals, and applications (including resumes and 1-3-page letters of interest responding to the objectives outlined above) should be sent electronically to:
Karen Wilcox and Tatiana Oberkoetter Isaacson, Miller 263 Summer Street Boston, MA 02210 1-888-873-6989 www.imsearch.com/7259
Applications will be held in strict confidence.
In the administration of its employment policies and practices, Rainforest Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, matriculation, political affiliation or genetic information.
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Nov 19, 2019
Full time
Rainforest Trust works with local communities and conservation leaders to save endangered species by protecting at-risk rainforests and tropical habitats through land purchase and the designation of protected areas.
Click here, for the full job description of this position.
The Chief Executive Officer of Rainforest Trust reports to its Board of Directors and is ultimately responsible for managing all aspects of the organization. The key challenges for the new CEO include:
Vision and strategy Lead Rainforest Trust Board and staff in developing a new strategic plan with clearly defined priorities, goals, funding expectations, and measures of success. Especially important will be to determine how best to identify opportunities for growth and scale, and to emphasize areas that have the greatest mission aligned impact. Once the plan is in place, the CEO will be expected to galvanize and coalesce staff, Board, and other stakeholders in ensuring its successful implementation.
Development and donor engagement Cultivate and steward existing and new donors for Rainforest Trust. Serve personally as a dynamic and active fundraiser for the organization and ensure a strong and well-supported development team.
Communications and public representation Champion Rainforest Trust’s vision, values, achievements, and potential to broad audiences, including donors, project partners, policymakers, and private sector leaders. Raise the profile of the organization and strengthen its messaging and media presence.
Organizational leadership and management Serve as an inspiring, accessible, and supportive staff leader, promoting an organizational culture that attracts, retains, and motivates a diverse, highly talented team. Reinforce rigor, quality, clarity, and transparency of communication and decision-making. Promote constructive and collegial collaboration among departments.
Ensure the organization’s fiscal sustainability and continue its record of disciplined, lean financial management. Following upon strategic planning, assess its structure, operations, policies, staffing, business model, and funding requirements and make adjustments as Isaacson, Miller – Page 6 appropriate. Strengthen and creatively leverage the use of technology in all aspects of the organization’s work. Ensure exceptional stewardship and hold to very high standards to ensure the integrity of the organization’s operations on behalf of its public trust.
Partnerships Reinforce and extend Rainforest Trust’s partnerships with in-country NGOs and governments, helping organizations working at the community level to design and implement projects that are rigorous and will succeed and endure. Build productive collaborations, where appropriate, with other international conservation organizations in such engagements as the Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) Partnership and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Board relations Engage the Board in helping to set organizational vision and serving as ambassadors for Rainforest Trust. Keep Board members well informed and energized about the organization’s ongoing activities and provide them with concise information to exercise sound policy and fiduciary oversight. Reinforce the important role of Board members in helping to cultivate potential donors.
Qualifications and Experience: For this pivotal CEO role, Rainforest Trust seeks a leader and spokesperson who is passionate about the organization’s mission and legacy, committed to its standards of excellence, and farsighted about its future potential. Rainforest Trust welcomes a CEO who is prepared to take calculated risks, will lead by example, and will make hard choices. At the same time, the organization requires an inspirational and diplomatic leader who will motivate, support, and coalesce staff, encourage a culture of transparency, and will ensure an operationally high-performing and fiscally strong organization. The CEO must be sufficiently knowledgeable about wildlife conservation and land protection to be a highly credible representative of Rainforest Trust with its partners and donors worldwide.
An ideal candidate for the CEO position at Rainforest Trust will bring many of the following professional experiences and personal attributes:
15+ years of work experience, ideally in wildlife conservation. Experience working on-the-ground outside the U.S. preferred. Experience negotiating land purchases or designations would be a distinct asset.
Record of senior leadership and effective management within a complex organization. Experience managing growth and change. Proven business acumen, including discipline and focus in setting priorities and meeting or exceeding goals. Strengths in recruiting, developing, motivating, and retaining high-potential staff.
Fundraising skills. Ideally significant experience raising funds from a variety of sources, especially individuals and private foundations. Without question, an enthusiasm for fundraising and willingness to be actively engaged in development.
Very strong communication and presentation skills, including in public speaking. A keen sense of marketing. Experience with media, including social media, would be an advantage.
Track record of building and participating in successful cross-sector partnerships.
Experience working with or reporting to a volunteer board would be an advantage.
Demonstrated commitment to and experience in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
An outgoing, open personality. Authenticity and approachability. The ability to connect with people at all levels, across cultures and communities.
Entrepreneurial spirit and drive.
High integrity, gracious self-confidence, and good humor.
B.A. required; relevant postgraduate degree strongly preferred.
Willingness to travel internationally as much as 30-50% of the time, to field locations, to meet with donors, and to otherwise represent the organization.
How to Apply:
Inquiries, nominations/referrals, and applications (including resumes and 1-3-page letters of interest responding to the objectives outlined above) should be sent electronically to:
Karen Wilcox and Tatiana Oberkoetter Isaacson, Miller 263 Summer Street Boston, MA 02210 1-888-873-6989 www.imsearch.com/7259
Applications will be held in strict confidence.
In the administration of its employment policies and practices, Rainforest Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, matriculation, political affiliation or genetic information.
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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Brainerd, MN, USA
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers Days of Work : Monday - Thursday, 4-10 hour days Travel Required : Yes - Up to 75% of the time
Job Summary
This posting may be used to fill more than one Temporary Environmental Specialist 1 position in Brainerd. Recon sampling sites; Lead a crew of 1-4 students to sample approximately 50 sites per year for fish, invertebrates, habitat measurements, stream channel condition, and water chemistry in order to assess water quality of Minnesota's streams. Help maintain field equipment, train students, and keep field records. Enter and manage data on Agency computers; Calculate summary data for each monitoring site and conduct QA/QC. Assist in conducting preassessment reviews of data. Work hours are typically Monday - Thursday, 10 hour days with overnight travel.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in water related science or environmental protection, or related field.
OR a technical environmental degree (e.g., Natural Resources Technology A.A.S.) AND one year of technical/professional-level environmental protection experience;
OR two years of technical/professional-level environmental protection experience. Ability to pass the MPCA fish identification test Ability to work with data using Microsoft Excel and Access Valid Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications
Field experience sampling fish, invertebrates using MPCA standard operating procedures Course work in ichthyology, fisheries science, aquatic invertebrates, water chemistry or habitat. Leadership experience in prior work, civic or school projects Familiarity with biological indicators of water quality Experience with statistical packages and graphics Experience and or course work using GPS and or GIS equipment and software
Physical Requirements
Must be physically able to perform fieldwork associated with monitoring projects. This may include loading/unloading vehicles and boats with field equipment, carrying equipment to sites, launching boats, or portaging canoes. Frequently may need to lift and carry approximately 50 pounds in the water or over land. Capable of moderate physical exertion in summer heat and sun.
Driver’s License Requirements:
A driver’s license is an essential function of this position. This requires possession of an unrestricted Class D Driver’s License. The job offer is contingent on confirmation of a valid driver’s license AND a satisfactory DLR check.
Requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.
Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact Jane Walton at jane.walton@state.mn.us .
To Apply :
Search for Job Opening ID: 36683 here .
ALSO see additional Biological job openings as follows:
Biological Monitoring Specialist 1 - St Paul. Job Opening ID 36688
Biological Monitoring Student Worker - St Paul. Job Opening ID 36676
Biological Monitoring Technician - St Paul. Job Opening ID 36674
Biological MonitoringTechnician - Brainerd. Job Opening ID 36682
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Nov 18, 2019
Temporary
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers Days of Work : Monday - Thursday, 4-10 hour days Travel Required : Yes - Up to 75% of the time
Job Summary
This posting may be used to fill more than one Temporary Environmental Specialist 1 position in Brainerd. Recon sampling sites; Lead a crew of 1-4 students to sample approximately 50 sites per year for fish, invertebrates, habitat measurements, stream channel condition, and water chemistry in order to assess water quality of Minnesota's streams. Help maintain field equipment, train students, and keep field records. Enter and manage data on Agency computers; Calculate summary data for each monitoring site and conduct QA/QC. Assist in conducting preassessment reviews of data. Work hours are typically Monday - Thursday, 10 hour days with overnight travel.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in water related science or environmental protection, or related field.
OR a technical environmental degree (e.g., Natural Resources Technology A.A.S.) AND one year of technical/professional-level environmental protection experience;
OR two years of technical/professional-level environmental protection experience. Ability to pass the MPCA fish identification test Ability to work with data using Microsoft Excel and Access Valid Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications
Field experience sampling fish, invertebrates using MPCA standard operating procedures Course work in ichthyology, fisheries science, aquatic invertebrates, water chemistry or habitat. Leadership experience in prior work, civic or school projects Familiarity with biological indicators of water quality Experience with statistical packages and graphics Experience and or course work using GPS and or GIS equipment and software
Physical Requirements
Must be physically able to perform fieldwork associated with monitoring projects. This may include loading/unloading vehicles and boats with field equipment, carrying equipment to sites, launching boats, or portaging canoes. Frequently may need to lift and carry approximately 50 pounds in the water or over land. Capable of moderate physical exertion in summer heat and sun.
Driver’s License Requirements:
A driver’s license is an essential function of this position. This requires possession of an unrestricted Class D Driver’s License. The job offer is contingent on confirmation of a valid driver’s license AND a satisfactory DLR check.
Requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.
Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact Jane Walton at jane.walton@state.mn.us .
To Apply :
Search for Job Opening ID: 36683 here .
ALSO see additional Biological job openings as follows:
Biological Monitoring Specialist 1 - St Paul. Job Opening ID 36688
Biological Monitoring Student Worker - St Paul. Job Opening ID 36676
Biological Monitoring Technician - St Paul. Job Opening ID 36674
Biological MonitoringTechnician - Brainerd. Job Opening ID 36682
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Job Description
RTC seeks an enthusiastic trail and active transportation advocate and organizer to serve as the Project Manager for the Baltimore Greenway Trails Network (BGTN). The BGTN is working to create a 35-mile world-class network of urban trails that link together the diverse neighborhoods, cultural amenities and outdoor resources of Baltimore City. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic-thinking, advocacy-minded and creative candidate who enjoys collaborating with a variety of stakeholders at all levels.
The Project Manager will be engaged in all aspects of project planning and implementation to support the completion of the BGTN—with a focus on gathering diverse perspectives and promoting trails as tools to improve the quality of life for residents, while supporting already adopted public plans and strategies related to Baltimore’s built environment.
Responsibilities include the following :
Coalition/Relationship Building
Strong relationships are key to the success of the BGTN. This position will be responsible regular coalition-building activities, including:
Maintaining and building upon existing relationships with a broad range of residents and local leaders from within Baltimore’s diverse neighborhoods, as well as professionals representing local and state government entities, nonprofits, the environmental/conservation sector, transportation organizations, local businesses, anchor institutions and land developers, community development organizations, and the local planning and design community
Identifying new potential partners and implementing relationship-cultivation activities to ensure a robust coalition moving forward
Project Management, Planning and Advocacy
To ensure project sustainability, a significant portion of this position is dedicated to managing multiple, but related, projects, grants and advocacy initiatives. Typical duties include:
Implementing regular coalition meetings to ensure healthy engagement with the BGTN by both coalition partners and the public
Managing subcontractors and volunteer designers working on conceptual designs and project implementation strategies
Supporting the Director and Development team in the preparation of fundraising and grant materials related to the BGTN
Working closely with city agencies and community organizations to implement interrelated strategies and tactics associated with the BGTN and the city’s Green Network Plan; may include programs, public events and other activities related to community mobilization and engagement
Working closely with RTC staff to utilize communications, mapping, research and support resources to support work related to the BGTN
Community Engagement
Keeping residents informed and engaged with accurate information about the BGTN is essential to growing and maintaining a grassroots base of supporters to demonstrate public support for trail and active transportation projects. Some examples of this aspect of the work include:
Hosting community events and charrette-style meetings individually or with RTC staff and external partners in key trail-corridor gaps
Maintaining a schedule of, and attending, existing community events, festivals and gatherings to promote the BGTN, build community support and grow RTC’s list of grassroots and community activists
Engaging with our growing list of contacts through social media, blog posts email, newsletters, etc. with support from the RTC communications team
Supervisory Responsibilities
None. This position will report to the Director of TrailNation Projects and will work closely with the RTC Trail Development Department and other internal departments as needed (e.g., Communications, Fundraising/Development, Public Policy).
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have a proven track record with four to six years of experience within one or more of the following areas of work: trail/bike-ped/transportation advocacy, organizing and planning; community development; public administration; natural resource planning; and economic development.
The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple tasks and a widely varied workload. Specific skills and attributes include:
Excellent skills in building and maintaining collaborative and strategic relationships with a variety of stakeholders, such as local and state government officials and agencies; transportation, planning, economic development, conservation and health organizations; residents; and community-based nonprofits
Demonstrated advocacy experience related to public planning, transportation or the built environment
Strong people and group-facilitation skills and experience with coalition building
Deep understanding of Baltimore’s neighborhoods, and thorough familiarity with the historical and political landscape of economic, housing and community development histories
A solid understanding of the process of moving a trail plan from concept through to the design-build phase
Advanced project management skills and experience, including: setting short- and long-term planning goals in line with program priorities and available resources; taking multifaceted projects plans from conception through to completion, and the ability to develop/manage complex budgets
A deep understanding of the relationship between advancing policy decisions and building community support
Outstanding oral and written communication and strong interpersonal skills
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop strategic approaches for stakeholder involvement and meeting facilitation
Consensus-building skills, with the ability to read an audience and be decisive
Ability and willingness to participate in outdoor park and trail programming either with project partners or as the lead
Experience supporting grant writing
Valid driver’s license
The following qualifications are preferred but not required:
A bachelor’s degree in urban/transportation planning, conservation planning, economic development, public health or a related field. A master’s degree in related fields may be substituted for the required years of experience.
Proficiency in GIS
Proficiency in Excel
Familiarity using design software for presentations and materials preparation
Experience working with or for local government
Work Environment
Normal office setting with low-to-moderate noise level. Travel required, including some evenings and weekends.
Employer's Rights
RTC reserves the right to revise, change or reclassify this job description at any time in accordance with RTC’s business needs. This job description is by no means an implied contract.
How to Apply
Please use one form of transmitting your résumé. No phone calls please, unless contacted for an in-person interview. Recruiters, please do not contact our offices.
Mail, fax or email cover letter, résumé and three professional references to:
Human Resources Manager Rails-to-Trails Conservancy The Duke Ellington Building 2121 Ward Court, NW, 5th Floor Washington, D.C. 20037
Email: elton@railstotrails.org Fax: 202.223.9257
Commitment to Diversity
RTC is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or national origin. Women and diverse applicants are encouraged to apply. EOE
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Nov 18, 2019
Full time
Job Description
RTC seeks an enthusiastic trail and active transportation advocate and organizer to serve as the Project Manager for the Baltimore Greenway Trails Network (BGTN). The BGTN is working to create a 35-mile world-class network of urban trails that link together the diverse neighborhoods, cultural amenities and outdoor resources of Baltimore City. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic-thinking, advocacy-minded and creative candidate who enjoys collaborating with a variety of stakeholders at all levels.
The Project Manager will be engaged in all aspects of project planning and implementation to support the completion of the BGTN—with a focus on gathering diverse perspectives and promoting trails as tools to improve the quality of life for residents, while supporting already adopted public plans and strategies related to Baltimore’s built environment.
Responsibilities include the following :
Coalition/Relationship Building
Strong relationships are key to the success of the BGTN. This position will be responsible regular coalition-building activities, including:
Maintaining and building upon existing relationships with a broad range of residents and local leaders from within Baltimore’s diverse neighborhoods, as well as professionals representing local and state government entities, nonprofits, the environmental/conservation sector, transportation organizations, local businesses, anchor institutions and land developers, community development organizations, and the local planning and design community
Identifying new potential partners and implementing relationship-cultivation activities to ensure a robust coalition moving forward
Project Management, Planning and Advocacy
To ensure project sustainability, a significant portion of this position is dedicated to managing multiple, but related, projects, grants and advocacy initiatives. Typical duties include:
Implementing regular coalition meetings to ensure healthy engagement with the BGTN by both coalition partners and the public
Managing subcontractors and volunteer designers working on conceptual designs and project implementation strategies
Supporting the Director and Development team in the preparation of fundraising and grant materials related to the BGTN
Working closely with city agencies and community organizations to implement interrelated strategies and tactics associated with the BGTN and the city’s Green Network Plan; may include programs, public events and other activities related to community mobilization and engagement
Working closely with RTC staff to utilize communications, mapping, research and support resources to support work related to the BGTN
Community Engagement
Keeping residents informed and engaged with accurate information about the BGTN is essential to growing and maintaining a grassroots base of supporters to demonstrate public support for trail and active transportation projects. Some examples of this aspect of the work include:
Hosting community events and charrette-style meetings individually or with RTC staff and external partners in key trail-corridor gaps
Maintaining a schedule of, and attending, existing community events, festivals and gatherings to promote the BGTN, build community support and grow RTC’s list of grassroots and community activists
Engaging with our growing list of contacts through social media, blog posts email, newsletters, etc. with support from the RTC communications team
Supervisory Responsibilities
None. This position will report to the Director of TrailNation Projects and will work closely with the RTC Trail Development Department and other internal departments as needed (e.g., Communications, Fundraising/Development, Public Policy).
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have a proven track record with four to six years of experience within one or more of the following areas of work: trail/bike-ped/transportation advocacy, organizing and planning; community development; public administration; natural resource planning; and economic development.
The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple tasks and a widely varied workload. Specific skills and attributes include:
Excellent skills in building and maintaining collaborative and strategic relationships with a variety of stakeholders, such as local and state government officials and agencies; transportation, planning, economic development, conservation and health organizations; residents; and community-based nonprofits
Demonstrated advocacy experience related to public planning, transportation or the built environment
Strong people and group-facilitation skills and experience with coalition building
Deep understanding of Baltimore’s neighborhoods, and thorough familiarity with the historical and political landscape of economic, housing and community development histories
A solid understanding of the process of moving a trail plan from concept through to the design-build phase
Advanced project management skills and experience, including: setting short- and long-term planning goals in line with program priorities and available resources; taking multifaceted projects plans from conception through to completion, and the ability to develop/manage complex budgets
A deep understanding of the relationship between advancing policy decisions and building community support
Outstanding oral and written communication and strong interpersonal skills
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop strategic approaches for stakeholder involvement and meeting facilitation
Consensus-building skills, with the ability to read an audience and be decisive
Ability and willingness to participate in outdoor park and trail programming either with project partners or as the lead
Experience supporting grant writing
Valid driver’s license
The following qualifications are preferred but not required:
A bachelor’s degree in urban/transportation planning, conservation planning, economic development, public health or a related field. A master’s degree in related fields may be substituted for the required years of experience.
Proficiency in GIS
Proficiency in Excel
Familiarity using design software for presentations and materials preparation
Experience working with or for local government
Work Environment
Normal office setting with low-to-moderate noise level. Travel required, including some evenings and weekends.
Employer's Rights
RTC reserves the right to revise, change or reclassify this job description at any time in accordance with RTC’s business needs. This job description is by no means an implied contract.
How to Apply
Please use one form of transmitting your résumé. No phone calls please, unless contacted for an in-person interview. Recruiters, please do not contact our offices.
Mail, fax or email cover letter, résumé and three professional references to:
Human Resources Manager Rails-to-Trails Conservancy The Duke Ellington Building 2121 Ward Court, NW, 5th Floor Washington, D.C. 20037
Email: elton@railstotrails.org Fax: 202.223.9257
Commitment to Diversity
RTC is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or national origin. Women and diverse applicants are encouraged to apply. EOE
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Will support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southeast Regional Office (SERO) Habitat Conservation Division (HCD). The focus is on providing scientific policy support to monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) consultation requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Act for federal actions in the Southeast U.S. The candidate will assist the NMFS SERO HCD EFH Coordinator by establishing contacts across federal agencies and providing groundwork for reviewing, updating, and entering into new EFH "findings" agreements. Specific duties include:
* Coordinating with field personnel and conducting research to obtain information necessary for preparing reports on habitat conservation efforts. * Preparing reports of HCD field and regional office activities as required by HCD protocols and standards. * Collecting and compiling habitat conservation efforts pertaining to habitat types identified in the Habitat Enterprise Strategic Plan and/or SERO strategic plan. * Providing data management support including maintenance of records, data collection, analysis and interpretation, and preparation of reports and data visualizations for various audiences. * Establishing and maintaining contacts within consulting programs at federal agencies with existing EFH "findings" agreements with SERO federal agencies, including, preparation of correspondence and arrangement of meetings to initiate new EFH consultation "findings" agreements.
Required Skills 1 year of experience in the field of marine science and understanding and/or knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the consultation requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. Must have knowledge of Southeast Region species-related habitats (ocean, nearshore marine, estuarine, or rivers where SERO species occur); coastal ecology and marine biology of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; and aquatic habitat restoration or aquatic habitat impact assessment.
Strong communications and organizational skills along with strong professional writing skills in a variety of styles including scientific and plain language and for internal and external customers, required. Must have strong research and synthesis skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google web-based software office suite.
Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.
Education BS in environmental policy, ecology, biology, fisheries science, related discipline, or equivalent.
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Nov 15, 2019
Will support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southeast Regional Office (SERO) Habitat Conservation Division (HCD). The focus is on providing scientific policy support to monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) consultation requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Act for federal actions in the Southeast U.S. The candidate will assist the NMFS SERO HCD EFH Coordinator by establishing contacts across federal agencies and providing groundwork for reviewing, updating, and entering into new EFH "findings" agreements. Specific duties include:
* Coordinating with field personnel and conducting research to obtain information necessary for preparing reports on habitat conservation efforts. * Preparing reports of HCD field and regional office activities as required by HCD protocols and standards. * Collecting and compiling habitat conservation efforts pertaining to habitat types identified in the Habitat Enterprise Strategic Plan and/or SERO strategic plan. * Providing data management support including maintenance of records, data collection, analysis and interpretation, and preparation of reports and data visualizations for various audiences. * Establishing and maintaining contacts within consulting programs at federal agencies with existing EFH "findings" agreements with SERO federal agencies, including, preparation of correspondence and arrangement of meetings to initiate new EFH consultation "findings" agreements.
Required Skills 1 year of experience in the field of marine science and understanding and/or knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the consultation requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. Must have knowledge of Southeast Region species-related habitats (ocean, nearshore marine, estuarine, or rivers where SERO species occur); coastal ecology and marine biology of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; and aquatic habitat restoration or aquatic habitat impact assessment.
Strong communications and organizational skills along with strong professional writing skills in a variety of styles including scientific and plain language and for internal and external customers, required. Must have strong research and synthesis skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google web-based software office suite.
Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.
Education BS in environmental policy, ecology, biology, fisheries science, related discipline, or equivalent.
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Archbold Biological Station
Avon Park Air Force Range, Avon Park, FL, USA
FLORIDA SCRUB-JAY FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANT (1) needed 17 February to 31 July, 2020 for monitoring of threatened Florida Scrub-Jays (FSJs) at the Avon Park Air Force Range in south-central Florida. The position is associated with Archbold Biological Station’s Avian Ecology Program, headed by Dr. Reed Bowman.
Duties will include nest-searching, monitoring reproductive success, reading color bands, regular censuses, assisting in trapping, banding, and bleeding adults and nestlings, data entry using Access, orienting with aerial photos and a compass, and GPS data collection. There may be opportunities to assist with the other projects conducted by our office working with Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Florida Grasshopper Sparrows.
Qualifications :
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Wildlife or a related field, along with previous field experience.
A good work ethic, a good sense of direction, highly motivated, excellent behavioral observation skills, and attention to detail.
Experience with nest searching or detailed behavioral observations preferred.
A willingness to work independently in oak scrub habitat, often in remote areas on an active military base.
An interest in birds, experience in reading color bands, capturing, handling and banding birds, tolerance for a vast array of snakes and biting insects, and working long hours under hot-humid field conditions will be helpful, though not essential.
Willingness to work a non-regular schedule that will often include weekends.
Archbold Biological Station is a renowned research facility located in south-central Florida, and has been conducting endangered species monitoring at the Avon Park Air Force Range since 1993. For more information about our program see our lab website: http://www.archboldstation.org/html/research/avian/avian.html .
Avon Park Air Force Range is a 106,000-acre military reserve that protects some of the best examples of native habitats in the region. Military training activities occur daily, and our monitoring protocols involve working around these training missions. The successful applicant will be stationed at Avon Park Air Force Range but will also have access to the main research station in Lake Placid, about 40 miles away.
Archbold Biological Station is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups.
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Nov 15, 2019
FLORIDA SCRUB-JAY FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANT (1) needed 17 February to 31 July, 2020 for monitoring of threatened Florida Scrub-Jays (FSJs) at the Avon Park Air Force Range in south-central Florida. The position is associated with Archbold Biological Station’s Avian Ecology Program, headed by Dr. Reed Bowman.
Duties will include nest-searching, monitoring reproductive success, reading color bands, regular censuses, assisting in trapping, banding, and bleeding adults and nestlings, data entry using Access, orienting with aerial photos and a compass, and GPS data collection. There may be opportunities to assist with the other projects conducted by our office working with Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Florida Grasshopper Sparrows.
Qualifications :
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Wildlife or a related field, along with previous field experience.
A good work ethic, a good sense of direction, highly motivated, excellent behavioral observation skills, and attention to detail.
Experience with nest searching or detailed behavioral observations preferred.
A willingness to work independently in oak scrub habitat, often in remote areas on an active military base.
An interest in birds, experience in reading color bands, capturing, handling and banding birds, tolerance for a vast array of snakes and biting insects, and working long hours under hot-humid field conditions will be helpful, though not essential.
Willingness to work a non-regular schedule that will often include weekends.
Archbold Biological Station is a renowned research facility located in south-central Florida, and has been conducting endangered species monitoring at the Avon Park Air Force Range since 1993. For more information about our program see our lab website: http://www.archboldstation.org/html/research/avian/avian.html .
Avon Park Air Force Range is a 106,000-acre military reserve that protects some of the best examples of native habitats in the region. Military training activities occur daily, and our monitoring protocols involve working around these training missions. The successful applicant will be stationed at Avon Park Air Force Range but will also have access to the main research station in Lake Placid, about 40 miles away.
Archbold Biological Station is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups.
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Conserving Marine Life in the United States
Pew's conserving marine life in the United States program focuses on protecting essential habitats found in coastal waters like oyster reefs, seagrass meadows, kelp forests, and salt marsh that provide nursery areas, food and refuge for a diversity of marine wildlife. This work includes working with communities and partners to advance management measures at the state and federal levels that conserve and restore economically and ecologically valuable coastal habitats. Additionally, the program promotes an ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management that takes into account the interdependent nature of ocean life. This work includes advancing measures that protect forage fish that feed dependent marine life, protect ocean habitat such as deep-sea corals, reduce the incidental capture and killing of non-target species (known as bycatch), and integrate the use of comprehensive ecosystem plans into fisheries conservation and management.
Position Overview The senior associate, conserving marine life in the U.S. is responsible for the development and implementation of the campaign strategies and outreach supporting the conserving marine life in the U.S. program’s conservation policy objectives along the Atlantic coast. The position develops and implements strategies to build strong relationships with regional and state policymakers, including engaging policymakers and their staff directly, leading coalition efforts and coordinating input from stakeholders, recruiting volunteers and partner groups, assisting in generating positive media coverage, and developing campaign materials. The senior associate coordinates with Pew staff throughout the institution to develop, oversee, and execute outreach and campaign strategies.
The position is based in Washington, D.C. and reports to the project director, conserving marine life in the U.S. The position has a set time frame that could be extended based on the success of the program, funding sources, and board decisions on continued support.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead efforts to build and mobilize an influential constituency to support the advancement of Pew’s policy objectives at the state, regional, and federal levels.
Assume responsibility, coordinate, and execute specific projects including outreach to state fishery commission members, state agency officials responsible for managing coastal habitat, elected officials, and conservation stakeholders, including helping to secure positive media coverage of the campaign.
Build coalition support for the campaign, including outreach trips and public presentations to collaborative organizations and mobilize supporters to participate in key decisions.
Take the lead in creating high-quality work products including fact sheets, web-based materials, action alerts, letters of support, sign-on letters, talking points, postcards, and other outreach materials.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and supervisory staff to coordinate activities with Pew’s other conserving marine life in the U.S. staff and with Pew’s field, science, outreach, government relations, and communications teams, as well as with external partners.
Track campaign’s outreach performance, and then provide recommendations and lead efforts to make any necessary changes to improve performance.
Monitor and inform the Atlantic team within Pew’s conserving marine life in the U.S. program of political developments that may have an impact on campaign initiatives.
Work closely with the project director to set goals and objectives, priorities, timelines and tactics for the campaign.
Other projects and duties as assigned by the project director.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree in public policy and/or marine conservation issues strongly preferred.
At least four years of applicable in natural resource conservation, advocacy campaigns, or public policy work.
Prior to commencing employment with Pew, candidates for this position who were registered to lobby in any jurisdiction must certify termination of previous registration(s) and provide copies of termination notices with said jurisdiction(s) to Pew.
Experience organizing successful campaigns including demonstrated expertise in mobilizing public support and working effectively with diverse constituencies.
Strong strategic and interpersonal skills; able to develop and manage productive relationships with colleagues, consultants, partners, and decision-makers.
Excellent listening and oral, presentation, facilitation, and written communication skills with a talent for translating complex information to inspire various audiences to act.
A detail-oriented style with a results-oriented ethic, ability to focus on achieving ambitious goals by demonstrating autonomy and personal leadership in a cooperative spirit with a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to meet multiple project deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization.
Ability to be highly-productive and balance responsibilities in the office, on the road during travel and at meetings. Available outside normal business hours when essential to organizational or campaign priorities.
Proven ability to thrive and adapt in a quickly changing work environment.
A strong network of regional contacts and/or experience with or knowledge of ocean fisheries and coastal habitats preferred.
Travel Frequent travel is expected.
Total Rewards We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.
The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Nov 15, 2019
Full time
Conserving Marine Life in the United States
Pew's conserving marine life in the United States program focuses on protecting essential habitats found in coastal waters like oyster reefs, seagrass meadows, kelp forests, and salt marsh that provide nursery areas, food and refuge for a diversity of marine wildlife. This work includes working with communities and partners to advance management measures at the state and federal levels that conserve and restore economically and ecologically valuable coastal habitats. Additionally, the program promotes an ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management that takes into account the interdependent nature of ocean life. This work includes advancing measures that protect forage fish that feed dependent marine life, protect ocean habitat such as deep-sea corals, reduce the incidental capture and killing of non-target species (known as bycatch), and integrate the use of comprehensive ecosystem plans into fisheries conservation and management.
Position Overview The senior associate, conserving marine life in the U.S. is responsible for the development and implementation of the campaign strategies and outreach supporting the conserving marine life in the U.S. program’s conservation policy objectives along the Atlantic coast. The position develops and implements strategies to build strong relationships with regional and state policymakers, including engaging policymakers and their staff directly, leading coalition efforts and coordinating input from stakeholders, recruiting volunteers and partner groups, assisting in generating positive media coverage, and developing campaign materials. The senior associate coordinates with Pew staff throughout the institution to develop, oversee, and execute outreach and campaign strategies.
The position is based in Washington, D.C. and reports to the project director, conserving marine life in the U.S. The position has a set time frame that could be extended based on the success of the program, funding sources, and board decisions on continued support.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead efforts to build and mobilize an influential constituency to support the advancement of Pew’s policy objectives at the state, regional, and federal levels.
Assume responsibility, coordinate, and execute specific projects including outreach to state fishery commission members, state agency officials responsible for managing coastal habitat, elected officials, and conservation stakeholders, including helping to secure positive media coverage of the campaign.
Build coalition support for the campaign, including outreach trips and public presentations to collaborative organizations and mobilize supporters to participate in key decisions.
Take the lead in creating high-quality work products including fact sheets, web-based materials, action alerts, letters of support, sign-on letters, talking points, postcards, and other outreach materials.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and supervisory staff to coordinate activities with Pew’s other conserving marine life in the U.S. staff and with Pew’s field, science, outreach, government relations, and communications teams, as well as with external partners.
Track campaign’s outreach performance, and then provide recommendations and lead efforts to make any necessary changes to improve performance.
Monitor and inform the Atlantic team within Pew’s conserving marine life in the U.S. program of political developments that may have an impact on campaign initiatives.
Work closely with the project director to set goals and objectives, priorities, timelines and tactics for the campaign.
Other projects and duties as assigned by the project director.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree in public policy and/or marine conservation issues strongly preferred.
At least four years of applicable in natural resource conservation, advocacy campaigns, or public policy work.
Prior to commencing employment with Pew, candidates for this position who were registered to lobby in any jurisdiction must certify termination of previous registration(s) and provide copies of termination notices with said jurisdiction(s) to Pew.
Experience organizing successful campaigns including demonstrated expertise in mobilizing public support and working effectively with diverse constituencies.
Strong strategic and interpersonal skills; able to develop and manage productive relationships with colleagues, consultants, partners, and decision-makers.
Excellent listening and oral, presentation, facilitation, and written communication skills with a talent for translating complex information to inspire various audiences to act.
A detail-oriented style with a results-oriented ethic, ability to focus on achieving ambitious goals by demonstrating autonomy and personal leadership in a cooperative spirit with a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to meet multiple project deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization.
Ability to be highly-productive and balance responsibilities in the office, on the road during travel and at meetings. Available outside normal business hours when essential to organizational or campaign priorities.
Proven ability to thrive and adapt in a quickly changing work environment.
A strong network of regional contacts and/or experience with or knowledge of ocean fisheries and coastal habitats preferred.
Travel Frequent travel is expected.
Total Rewards We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.
The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Job Summary
AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Entry Level Biologist for employment in the Mechanicsburg, PA office. This position provides unlimited career growth potential while working on an excellent team comprised of a variety of staff and project managers in support of AECOM’s clients. Client projects are currently related to natural gas development, land development, mining/quarrying, transportation, and water resource management.
AECOM is pleased to include you in a unique development opportunity, the Graduate Development Program (GDP). This program is designed to support your assimilation into the organization and assist with creating a foundation of knowledge for a successful career at AECOM. You will gain experience in your discipline through learning on the job and participate in development opportunities during the program, including access to AECOM's social media resources, group mentoring, and professional networking. The program also has learning activities that will be available to you, including webinars and on-line programs.
Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture, and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team, working with award-winning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally, with opportunities to work on projects nationally or internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Collecting and analyzing biological data to determine natural resource impact.
Will specialize in wetland delineation, reporting, and permitting.
Writing technical documents and permit applications.
May specialize in research centering on particular plants and animals and/or the ecology of these organisms.
Position involves a large amount of time in the field – Must be able to walk long distances in rugged terrain and carry up to 50lbs of equipment at times.
Overnight travel is required and may be for extended periods of time.
Utilizes basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
Collects and enters data, and applies technical principles and theories.\
Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
Entry-level position; may not require previous experience.
Minimum Requirements
BA/BS + None or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Valid State's Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in science
Proficient use of MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
Capable of working in small or large groups.
Capable of delivering high quality technical scientific documentation and reports.
Must be able to walk long distances in rugged terrain.
Must be physically able to carry up to 50lbs of equipment as needed.
Must be willing and able to travel with little notice
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Nov 11, 2019
Full time
Job Summary
AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Entry Level Biologist for employment in the Mechanicsburg, PA office. This position provides unlimited career growth potential while working on an excellent team comprised of a variety of staff and project managers in support of AECOM’s clients. Client projects are currently related to natural gas development, land development, mining/quarrying, transportation, and water resource management.
AECOM is pleased to include you in a unique development opportunity, the Graduate Development Program (GDP). This program is designed to support your assimilation into the organization and assist with creating a foundation of knowledge for a successful career at AECOM. You will gain experience in your discipline through learning on the job and participate in development opportunities during the program, including access to AECOM's social media resources, group mentoring, and professional networking. The program also has learning activities that will be available to you, including webinars and on-line programs.
Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture, and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team, working with award-winning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally, with opportunities to work on projects nationally or internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Collecting and analyzing biological data to determine natural resource impact.
Will specialize in wetland delineation, reporting, and permitting.
Writing technical documents and permit applications.
May specialize in research centering on particular plants and animals and/or the ecology of these organisms.
Position involves a large amount of time in the field – Must be able to walk long distances in rugged terrain and carry up to 50lbs of equipment at times.
Overnight travel is required and may be for extended periods of time.
Utilizes basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
Collects and enters data, and applies technical principles and theories.\
Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
Entry-level position; may not require previous experience.
Minimum Requirements
BA/BS + None or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Valid State's Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in science
Proficient use of MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
Capable of working in small or large groups.
Capable of delivering high quality technical scientific documentation and reports.
Must be able to walk long distances in rugged terrain.
Must be physically able to carry up to 50lbs of equipment as needed.
Must be willing and able to travel with little notice
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Location: Remote - Preference for Alaska, Oakland, CA or Washington, DC
Context: The Sierra Club’s Our Wild America Campaign expands on the Sierra Club’s long legacy of protecting public lands and special places- building powerful movements to protect land, waters, wildlife, climate, and communities in the face of threats from fossil fuel extraction and other destructive industries. We achieve this vision through three programs: Lands, Water, Wildlife; Beyond Dirty Fuels; and Sierra Club Outdoors, each of which are rooted in our organizational commitment to improving both our natural and human environment through a lense of equity, inclusion and justice. This position, part of the Lands, Water, Wildlife campaign, which works to build a national movement to protect our public lands, waters and wildlife, will lead the Arctic Refuge Campaign. As the Arctic Refuge Campaigner, this position:
Leads the Sierra Club Arctic Refuge Campaign team in planning and implementing the strategies and activities to protect the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge;
Fosters partnerships with Indigenous-led organizations at the frontline of the fight to defend the Arctic;
Elevates innovative strategies to protect the Arctic Refuge within the broader coalition of organizations; and
Ensures equity, justice, and inclusion are integral throughout the campaign work.
Scope:
The Campaign Representative’s role is primarily divided into three inter-connected sets of responsibilities:
Leading the internal Sierra Club Arctic team, elevating the Arctic Refuge work within Sierra Club, and ensuring the campaign is supported. The Campaign Representative is responsible for leading the Sierra Club Arctic team’s internal strategic planning and team building and elevating the campaign within the organization. The campaign representative supports implementation of Arctic Refuge campaign strategies by coordinating across capacity units such as organizing, legal, communications, federal policy, and digital strategies. The Campaign Representative also assists in securing financial resources for the campaign.
Forming and fostering partnerships with Indigenous led organizations at the frontline of the fight to defend the Arctic Refuge. Critical to the long term success of this campaign is working to address underlying power and inequity that has led to the continued attempted destruction of the Arctic Refuge and Indigenous lands across the U.S.. Sierra Club seeks opportunities to form relationships and partnership with Indigenous-led organizations at the frontlines of Arctic and related fights on lands across the country, to center the voices and lift up the power of people most directly impacted by these threats.
Elevating innovative strategies to protect the Arctic Refuge within the broader coalition of organizations working together, including corporate campaigning. The Campaign Representative will work closely with coalition partners to contribute to the overall scope of coalition work to defend the Arctic Refuge; as well as bringing in key leaders from within Sierra Club to participate in planning. The Campaign Representative will also elevate and drive innovative strategies to protect the Arctic, including corporate campaigning. This representative will represent the Sierra Club to government officials, the media, business, and community leaders; as well as identify new grasstops allies and partners.
Throughout these responsibilities, the Campaign Representative ensures equity, justice, and inclusion are integral throughout the campaign work. This includes fostering inclusive team dynamics internally, working with coalition partners to further equity within the broader campaign work, setting campaign benchmarks that include inclusivity and equity, and focusing on shifting power dynamics that have led to these threats at the same time as ensuring the Arctic Refuge remains intact. Job Activities:
Acts as the lead staff member responsible for planning and implementation of the national campaign to defend the Arctic Refuge. Develops a strategic campaign plan, goals, and objectives in collaboration with the Sierra Club Arctic team. Facilitates close coordination with Sierra Club’s Environmental Law Program, Alaska Chapter, Communications Department, Organizing Department, Digital Strategies, Political Team, Dirty Fuels Team, and other Sierra Club’s programs including but not limited to Environmental Justice, Labor, Partnerships, and volunteer leadership.
Develops and fosters just and equitable partnerships with Indigenous-led organizations at the front lines of the fight to defend the Arctic Refuge; including allies in related fights. Serves as primary organizational liaison with these organizations.
Represents the Sierra Club and advances planning within the broader coalition to defend the Arctic Refuge, including driving innovative campaigning strategies such as corporate campaigning. This will require consistently being part of coalition planning meetings and ongoing calls, including setting the agenda/leading subgroup calls as needed.
Identifies new grasstops and organizational partners to bring in to the fight to defend the Refuge.
Closely coordinates with the Advancement Department to achieve associated Arctic Refuge campaign fundraising targets, including donor cultivation, proposal writing and internal updates.
Represents the Sierra Club Arctic Campaign within the public eye where strategic, including within traditional and social media, through presentations, etc.
Writes, edits, and reviews educational and advocacy materials.
Introduces creative ideas and approaches for consideration.
Handles miscellaneous Alaska projects and duties as assigned.
Knowledge & Skills:
B.A./B.S. degree in Environmental Studies, Political Science or a closely related field; or the equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and experience.
3- 5+ years' experience in a comparable position which includes substantial experience planning and managing grassroots campaigns, including strategy, facilitation, grassroots organizing, lobbying, media, partnership development, working with volunteers and external coalitions, and work with political leaders. Experience with managing a program budget desirable.
At least 3 years’ experience in working with Alaska Native led organizations, including NGOs, volunteer organizations, or Tribal Governments.
Commitment to advancing equity, inclusion and justice throughout all of our work.
Proficient knowledge of federal lands management processes. Familiarity with or experience working on Alaska environmental issues.
Excellent demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated public speaking and media presentation ability. Strong personal organization and prioritization skills. Strong listening skills with the ability to help resolve conflict. Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback – and commitment to a culture of flexibility, learning and growth.
Experience and demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers.
Ability to lead a dynamic campaign with the understanding of how to prioritize, and advocating for the needs of the position and the team/partners to ensure the campaign is well supported and informed.
Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required.
Extensive travel required.
The Sierra Club’s Our Wild America Campaign is committed to building an equitable and inclusive campaign that represents the communities in which we work. This position has a social justice component that encourages critical thinking about how external systems of oppression impact our work. Valuing diversity and championing campaigning that undermines these systems of oppression and builds power for marginalized communities are core values. As an equal opportunity organization, we highly encourage people of color to apply for this position.
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 3 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.
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Nov 11, 2019
Location: Remote - Preference for Alaska, Oakland, CA or Washington, DC
Context: The Sierra Club’s Our Wild America Campaign expands on the Sierra Club’s long legacy of protecting public lands and special places- building powerful movements to protect land, waters, wildlife, climate, and communities in the face of threats from fossil fuel extraction and other destructive industries. We achieve this vision through three programs: Lands, Water, Wildlife; Beyond Dirty Fuels; and Sierra Club Outdoors, each of which are rooted in our organizational commitment to improving both our natural and human environment through a lense of equity, inclusion and justice. This position, part of the Lands, Water, Wildlife campaign, which works to build a national movement to protect our public lands, waters and wildlife, will lead the Arctic Refuge Campaign. As the Arctic Refuge Campaigner, this position:
Leads the Sierra Club Arctic Refuge Campaign team in planning and implementing the strategies and activities to protect the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge;
Fosters partnerships with Indigenous-led organizations at the frontline of the fight to defend the Arctic;
Elevates innovative strategies to protect the Arctic Refuge within the broader coalition of organizations; and
Ensures equity, justice, and inclusion are integral throughout the campaign work.
Scope:
The Campaign Representative’s role is primarily divided into three inter-connected sets of responsibilities:
Leading the internal Sierra Club Arctic team, elevating the Arctic Refuge work within Sierra Club, and ensuring the campaign is supported. The Campaign Representative is responsible for leading the Sierra Club Arctic team’s internal strategic planning and team building and elevating the campaign within the organization. The campaign representative supports implementation of Arctic Refuge campaign strategies by coordinating across capacity units such as organizing, legal, communications, federal policy, and digital strategies. The Campaign Representative also assists in securing financial resources for the campaign.
Forming and fostering partnerships with Indigenous led organizations at the frontline of the fight to defend the Arctic Refuge. Critical to the long term success of this campaign is working to address underlying power and inequity that has led to the continued attempted destruction of the Arctic Refuge and Indigenous lands across the U.S.. Sierra Club seeks opportunities to form relationships and partnership with Indigenous-led organizations at the frontlines of Arctic and related fights on lands across the country, to center the voices and lift up the power of people most directly impacted by these threats.
Elevating innovative strategies to protect the Arctic Refuge within the broader coalition of organizations working together, including corporate campaigning. The Campaign Representative will work closely with coalition partners to contribute to the overall scope of coalition work to defend the Arctic Refuge; as well as bringing in key leaders from within Sierra Club to participate in planning. The Campaign Representative will also elevate and drive innovative strategies to protect the Arctic, including corporate campaigning. This representative will represent the Sierra Club to government officials, the media, business, and community leaders; as well as identify new grasstops allies and partners.
Throughout these responsibilities, the Campaign Representative ensures equity, justice, and inclusion are integral throughout the campaign work. This includes fostering inclusive team dynamics internally, working with coalition partners to further equity within the broader campaign work, setting campaign benchmarks that include inclusivity and equity, and focusing on shifting power dynamics that have led to these threats at the same time as ensuring the Arctic Refuge remains intact. Job Activities:
Acts as the lead staff member responsible for planning and implementation of the national campaign to defend the Arctic Refuge. Develops a strategic campaign plan, goals, and objectives in collaboration with the Sierra Club Arctic team. Facilitates close coordination with Sierra Club’s Environmental Law Program, Alaska Chapter, Communications Department, Organizing Department, Digital Strategies, Political Team, Dirty Fuels Team, and other Sierra Club’s programs including but not limited to Environmental Justice, Labor, Partnerships, and volunteer leadership.
Develops and fosters just and equitable partnerships with Indigenous-led organizations at the front lines of the fight to defend the Arctic Refuge; including allies in related fights. Serves as primary organizational liaison with these organizations.
Represents the Sierra Club and advances planning within the broader coalition to defend the Arctic Refuge, including driving innovative campaigning strategies such as corporate campaigning. This will require consistently being part of coalition planning meetings and ongoing calls, including setting the agenda/leading subgroup calls as needed.
Identifies new grasstops and organizational partners to bring in to the fight to defend the Refuge.
Closely coordinates with the Advancement Department to achieve associated Arctic Refuge campaign fundraising targets, including donor cultivation, proposal writing and internal updates.
Represents the Sierra Club Arctic Campaign within the public eye where strategic, including within traditional and social media, through presentations, etc.
Writes, edits, and reviews educational and advocacy materials.
Introduces creative ideas and approaches for consideration.
Handles miscellaneous Alaska projects and duties as assigned.
Knowledge & Skills:
B.A./B.S. degree in Environmental Studies, Political Science or a closely related field; or the equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and experience.
3- 5+ years' experience in a comparable position which includes substantial experience planning and managing grassroots campaigns, including strategy, facilitation, grassroots organizing, lobbying, media, partnership development, working with volunteers and external coalitions, and work with political leaders. Experience with managing a program budget desirable.
At least 3 years’ experience in working with Alaska Native led organizations, including NGOs, volunteer organizations, or Tribal Governments.
Commitment to advancing equity, inclusion and justice throughout all of our work.
Proficient knowledge of federal lands management processes. Familiarity with or experience working on Alaska environmental issues.
Excellent demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated public speaking and media presentation ability. Strong personal organization and prioritization skills. Strong listening skills with the ability to help resolve conflict. Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback – and commitment to a culture of flexibility, learning and growth.
Experience and demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers.
Ability to lead a dynamic campaign with the understanding of how to prioritize, and advocating for the needs of the position and the team/partners to ensure the campaign is well supported and informed.
Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required.
Extensive travel required.
The Sierra Club’s Our Wild America Campaign is committed to building an equitable and inclusive campaign that represents the communities in which we work. This position has a social justice component that encourages critical thinking about how external systems of oppression impact our work. Valuing diversity and championing campaigning that undermines these systems of oppression and builds power for marginalized communities are core values. As an equal opportunity organization, we highly encourage people of color to apply for this position.
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 3 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.
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Summary
This position is part of the R8-Hopper Mountain Nat'l Wildlife Refuge Complex. As a Wildlife Biologist you will serve as a senior field biologist with the California Condor Recovery Program. This announcement is being advertised concurrently under R8-20-10646668-SG (MP) and is open to current/former federal employees. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.
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Responsibilities
Design and conduct studies to gather field data on various aspects of the Condor Recovery Program to include trapping, handling, nest searching, nest entries, radio transmitter and tag replacements, maintaining equipment, etc. Gathering data requires rappelling and ascent from high-angle environments.
Perform data entry, maintenance, and analysis using geographic information systems, and summarize data. Prepare technical reports, presentations, outreach documents, and scientific journal articles based on analysis.
Oversee and instruct others in the capture, handling and application of tag or collar on condors.
Travel Required
75% or less - Extensive travel (up to 15 nights per month) will be required.
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Nov 08, 2019
Summary
This position is part of the R8-Hopper Mountain Nat'l Wildlife Refuge Complex. As a Wildlife Biologist you will serve as a senior field biologist with the California Condor Recovery Program. This announcement is being advertised concurrently under R8-20-10646668-SG (MP) and is open to current/former federal employees. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.
Learn more about this agency
Responsibilities
Design and conduct studies to gather field data on various aspects of the Condor Recovery Program to include trapping, handling, nest searching, nest entries, radio transmitter and tag replacements, maintaining equipment, etc. Gathering data requires rappelling and ascent from high-angle environments.
Perform data entry, maintenance, and analysis using geographic information systems, and summarize data. Prepare technical reports, presentations, outreach documents, and scientific journal articles based on analysis.
Oversee and instruct others in the capture, handling and application of tag or collar on condors.
Travel Required
75% or less - Extensive travel (up to 15 nights per month) will be required.
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McCarthy Keville O’Sullivan (MKO) is a specialist environmental and planning consultancy, based in Galway City. The company employs over 65 people across its five internal teams, which offer services in the fields of Ecology, Ornithology, Environmental, Planning and Estates & Project Management.
We deliver challenging and complex projects on behalf of our clients and our range of nationwide expertise and multi-disciplinary service offering add real value to their projects. Full details of the company’s services are outlined on the company website, www.mkoireland.ie .
The company is seeking to recruit a Specialist Bat Ecologist to join its Ecology team and meet the increasing demand for the company’s services. The successful candidate will be working on projects in the wind energy, road and built infrastructure sectors and it is essential that prospective candidates have relevant and recent experience in these sectors. The position available will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects utilising the various skills they may have acquired through formal training, personal interest and previous work experience.
Prospective candidates must possess an honours degree in ecology, zoology or natural science .
The successful candidate would be expected to:
Lead and develop our in-house bat capability and provide mentoring support for graduate ecologists.
Have excellent bat survey field skills, highlighting any specialist bat related expertise (either academic or interest) in their application;
Have experience and expertise in data collection and bat call analysis
Hold a current bat survey licence
Have experience of derogation licencing in relation to bats,
Have an excellent working knowledge of National and European wildlife and planning legislation.
Have excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Have excellent data management and GIS skills
Possess a full driver’s licence
The key responsibilities associated with the role will include:
Preparing, compiling and project managing bat impact assessments being produced by the company’s bat ecology team;
Scoping and design of survey requirements (e.g. Wind Farms) in accordance with BCT and SNH Guidance.
Project management of bat assessments and surveys, from inception to completion including interaction with project stakeholders, clients and other project team members;
Managing field work schedules for members of the specialist bat ecology team
Undertaking background research, desk studies and ecological fieldwork and impact assessment reporting, to best-practice guidelines and methodologies;
Efficiently managing interactions with project team members and sub-consultants;
Liaising with client representatives to progress projects effectively;
Finding solutions to ecological challenges on projects;
Engaging with relevant authorities and stakeholders in ecological projects;
Delivering fit for purpose project outputs within set deadlines;
Reporting (prepare and/or compile information for weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for Project Directors i.e. job proposals issued, current projects, upcoming deadlines, etc.)
The candidate should thrive in a busy work environment and on delivering to required project deadlines.
The successful candidates will have a minimum of five years post-graduate ecological experience, ideally in a consultancy environment.
Candidates interested in the available position should apply by emailing an up to date Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter/Email to info@mkoireland.ie
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Nov 08, 2019
McCarthy Keville O’Sullivan (MKO) is a specialist environmental and planning consultancy, based in Galway City. The company employs over 65 people across its five internal teams, which offer services in the fields of Ecology, Ornithology, Environmental, Planning and Estates & Project Management.
We deliver challenging and complex projects on behalf of our clients and our range of nationwide expertise and multi-disciplinary service offering add real value to their projects. Full details of the company’s services are outlined on the company website, www.mkoireland.ie .
The company is seeking to recruit a Specialist Bat Ecologist to join its Ecology team and meet the increasing demand for the company’s services. The successful candidate will be working on projects in the wind energy, road and built infrastructure sectors and it is essential that prospective candidates have relevant and recent experience in these sectors. The position available will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects utilising the various skills they may have acquired through formal training, personal interest and previous work experience.
Prospective candidates must possess an honours degree in ecology, zoology or natural science .
The successful candidate would be expected to:
Lead and develop our in-house bat capability and provide mentoring support for graduate ecologists.
Have excellent bat survey field skills, highlighting any specialist bat related expertise (either academic or interest) in their application;
Have experience and expertise in data collection and bat call analysis
Hold a current bat survey licence
Have experience of derogation licencing in relation to bats,
Have an excellent working knowledge of National and European wildlife and planning legislation.
Have excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Have excellent data management and GIS skills
Possess a full driver’s licence
The key responsibilities associated with the role will include:
Preparing, compiling and project managing bat impact assessments being produced by the company’s bat ecology team;
Scoping and design of survey requirements (e.g. Wind Farms) in accordance with BCT and SNH Guidance.
Project management of bat assessments and surveys, from inception to completion including interaction with project stakeholders, clients and other project team members;
Managing field work schedules for members of the specialist bat ecology team
Undertaking background research, desk studies and ecological fieldwork and impact assessment reporting, to best-practice guidelines and methodologies;
Efficiently managing interactions with project team members and sub-consultants;
Liaising with client representatives to progress projects effectively;
Finding solutions to ecological challenges on projects;
Engaging with relevant authorities and stakeholders in ecological projects;
Delivering fit for purpose project outputs within set deadlines;
Reporting (prepare and/or compile information for weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for Project Directors i.e. job proposals issued, current projects, upcoming deadlines, etc.)
The candidate should thrive in a busy work environment and on delivering to required project deadlines.
The successful candidates will have a minimum of five years post-graduate ecological experience, ideally in a consultancy environment.
Candidates interested in the available position should apply by emailing an up to date Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter/Email to info@mkoireland.ie
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Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources
Lacon, IL, USA
Description of Duties/Essential Functions
Under the general supervision of the Regional Wildlife Resources Administrator, provides professional, highly complex and comprehensive wildlife resource management and related outdoor recreation planning services to public and private landowners within the District; recommends Departmental positions on land, water and wildlife resources pertaining to private lands; provides technical direction to other district assigned personnel providing wildlife resource planning and management expertise to private landowners; assists in the preparation of the operations budget for the district; has discretionary spending authorities.
Minimum Requirements
Requires knowledge, skill and mental ability equivalent to a master's degree in wildlife resource mgt. or a directly related biological science; or requires a bachelor's degree in the field supplemented by two years of directly related professional experience. Requires possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in IL. Requires thorough knowledge of, and skill to use, specialized conservation techniques and equipment operation & maintenance. Requires extensive knowledge of flora, fauna & modern wildlife mgt. techniques. Requires extensive knowledge of division objectives, programs and services. Requires extensive knowledge of state/federal laws & regulations pertaining to wildlife mgt. Requires ability to collect information & assist in analyzing & evaluating technical data/reports. Requires ability to prepare records & written reports. Requires working knowledge of public relations principles, techniques, theories & practices, including the ability to deliver informational presentations. Requires ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with federal, state & local governments, conservation organizations, Natural Resource employees, & the general public. Requires ability to work under adverse environmental conditions. Requires ability to lift loads which exceed 60 lbs., to traverse rough and broken terrain on foot without mechanical assistance to use various equipment and to negotiate a variety of natural obstacles while using, carrying or otherwise transporting a variety of equipment.
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Nov 08, 2019
Full time
Description of Duties/Essential Functions
Under the general supervision of the Regional Wildlife Resources Administrator, provides professional, highly complex and comprehensive wildlife resource management and related outdoor recreation planning services to public and private landowners within the District; recommends Departmental positions on land, water and wildlife resources pertaining to private lands; provides technical direction to other district assigned personnel providing wildlife resource planning and management expertise to private landowners; assists in the preparation of the operations budget for the district; has discretionary spending authorities.
Minimum Requirements
Requires knowledge, skill and mental ability equivalent to a master's degree in wildlife resource mgt. or a directly related biological science; or requires a bachelor's degree in the field supplemented by two years of directly related professional experience. Requires possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in IL. Requires thorough knowledge of, and skill to use, specialized conservation techniques and equipment operation & maintenance. Requires extensive knowledge of flora, fauna & modern wildlife mgt. techniques. Requires extensive knowledge of division objectives, programs and services. Requires extensive knowledge of state/federal laws & regulations pertaining to wildlife mgt. Requires ability to collect information & assist in analyzing & evaluating technical data/reports. Requires ability to prepare records & written reports. Requires working knowledge of public relations principles, techniques, theories & practices, including the ability to deliver informational presentations. Requires ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with federal, state & local governments, conservation organizations, Natural Resource employees, & the general public. Requires ability to work under adverse environmental conditions. Requires ability to lift loads which exceed 60 lbs., to traverse rough and broken terrain on foot without mechanical assistance to use various equipment and to negotiate a variety of natural obstacles while using, carrying or otherwise transporting a variety of equipment.
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Job Duties
Did you know 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. Our team of biologists, communications professionals, engineers, and IT specialists, just to name a few, help 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. If you’re interested in joining a team of passionate employees who stay up to date on the latest research, act on good ideas, and work hard to maintain public trust, the ODNR wants you to apply! 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 role in ensuring a balance between wise use and protection of Ohio’s natural resources for the benefit of all
The deadline to apply is December 6, 2019. Applications for the ODNR Summer 2020 Internship Program are currently being accepted for positions statewide and from students of all disciplines. ODNR seeks applicants from a wide variety of academic majors, including, but not limited to:
ARTS : digital arts, graphic design, journalism, visual communication design
BUSINESS : advertising, accounting, business, communication, English, finance, history, hospitality management, human resources, information management, information systems, marketing, operations management, public affairs
HUMAN SERVICES: criminal justice, fire science, outdoor recreation and education, recreation management, tourism
ENGINEERING : architectural, civil, environmental, geological, mechanical, mining, petroleum, engineering technology
SCIENCE : biology, botany, chemistry, conservation management, earth science, ecology, environmental studies, entomology, forestry, geography, geology, natural resource management, wildlife management, water management, zoology
TECHNICAL : carpentry, facilities maintenance, geographic information science (GIS), welding
An ODNR internship offers:
Hands-on, practical experience
Flexible hours
The option to gain school credit
A safe, inclusive, respectful workplace
ODNR Core Values:
Do The Right Thing, The Right Way
Promote Science-Based Stewardship
If It’s Worth Doing, It’s Worth Doing Now
Strive for Excellence in Customer Service
Commit to Great Communication
To apply, visit ohiodnr.gov/jobs .
Qualifications
To apply, review program details and access the intern application by visiting www.ohiodnr.gov/jobs - Summer 2020 Internship Program section.
Must be enrolled as a student at an accredited college, university, or community college which offers or leads to an associate, bachelor, or graduate degree & in good academic standing (2.5 GPA or higher)
To apply, review program details and access the intern application by visiting www.ohiodnr.gov/jobs - Summer 2020 Internship Program section.
Background Check Information The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
Nov 08, 2019
Internship- Paid
Job Duties
Did you know 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. Our team of biologists, communications professionals, engineers, and IT specialists, just to name a few, help 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. If you’re interested in joining a team of passionate employees who stay up to date on the latest research, act on good ideas, and work hard to maintain public trust, the ODNR wants you to apply! 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 role in ensuring a balance between wise use and protection of Ohio’s natural resources for the benefit of all
The deadline to apply is December 6, 2019. Applications for the ODNR Summer 2020 Internship Program are currently being accepted for positions statewide and from students of all disciplines. ODNR seeks applicants from a wide variety of academic majors, including, but not limited to:
ARTS : digital arts, graphic design, journalism, visual communication design
BUSINESS : advertising, accounting, business, communication, English, finance, history, hospitality management, human resources, information management, information systems, marketing, operations management, public affairs
HUMAN SERVICES: criminal justice, fire science, outdoor recreation and education, recreation management, tourism
ENGINEERING : architectural, civil, environmental, geological, mechanical, mining, petroleum, engineering technology
SCIENCE : biology, botany, chemistry, conservation management, earth science, ecology, environmental studies, entomology, forestry, geography, geology, natural resource management, wildlife management, water management, zoology
TECHNICAL : carpentry, facilities maintenance, geographic information science (GIS), welding
An ODNR internship offers:
Hands-on, practical experience
Flexible hours
The option to gain school credit
A safe, inclusive, respectful workplace
ODNR Core Values:
Do The Right Thing, The Right Way
Promote Science-Based Stewardship
If It’s Worth Doing, It’s Worth Doing Now
Strive for Excellence in Customer Service
Commit to Great Communication
To apply, visit ohiodnr.gov/jobs .
Qualifications
To apply, review program details and access the intern application by visiting www.ohiodnr.gov/jobs - Summer 2020 Internship Program section.
Must be enrolled as a student at an accredited college, university, or community college which offers or leads to an associate, bachelor, or graduate degree & in good academic standing (2.5 GPA or higher)
To apply, review program details and access the intern application by visiting www.ohiodnr.gov/jobs - Summer 2020 Internship Program section.
Background Check Information The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Sustainable Landscapes and Seascapes (SLS) Economics Fellow will lead the development of a robust approach to assess the systemic economic conditions that under current conditions drive investment decisions at all relevant scales towards unsustainability in CI’s priority landscapes and seascapes. This information will allow SLS sites to determine the best opportunities to pivot financial flows and incentives to drive a transition in the right direction towards the sustainable use of natural resources. This work is expected to reveal, amongst other things, how national economic development policy and landuse/spatial plans along with financial structures and policy (e.g. access to credit, PES funds, carbon taxes, carbon or ecosystem loss offset mechanisms, subsidies, incentives, fines) might inadvertantly promote short term conversion of natural capital, rather than long-term stewardship of these natural life support systems on which all humanity depends. The Fellow will report to CI’s SLS Lead, which sits within the office of the Executive Vice President.
Given the strong links between national policy and economic development, the fellow will work closely with the SLS policy working group led by CI’s Policy Center and the Moore Center for Science’s Ecosystem Values and Accounting program. Additionally, the SLS Economics Fellow will work closely with and inform the work of the Climate Teams/Center for Environmental Leadership and Business’s Climate Positive Jurisdictions Fellow and work led by CI’s Conservation and Finance Division’s Finance Hub and Enterprise Development staff to inform their efforts to develop landscape finance plans and enterprise development in SLS sites. To develop innovative financing mechanisms to fund landscape finance plans the SLS Economics Fellow will work with the SLS Innovative Finance Working Group and to identify ways to channel financing to enterprise, the Fellow will liase with the Conservation Finance Division’s CI-Ventures credit facility. As all SLS sites fall in CI’s Field Divisions, the Fellow will coordinate all field based work with CI’s three Field Divisions, and in areas where work involves indigenous peoples and local communities, the Fellow will work CI’s Center for Communities and Conservation to ensure all work follows CI’s Rights Based Approach and other key tools to ensure appropriate community engagement and outcomes. The Fellow will ensure national economic assessments are coordinated with the Moore Center for Science’s Ecosystem Values and Accounting program.
The SLS Economist’s primary duties will be to: 1) Conduct a desktop review of relevant existing approaches to evaluate economic drivers of unsustainable natural resource use at the country or subnational regions, including approaches used by development banks, UN agencies, research institutes, and related institutions. Special attention should be given to those approaches that aim to promote sustainable development; 2) Undertake a preliminary assessment of all 16 SLS sites to determine which would serve as best candidates for deep dive assessments; 3) Conduct deep dive economic assessments in the number of sites as appropriate and resources permit to generate recommendations for the most promising issues on which CI could focus to drive transformative change at scale; 4) Jointly with CI’s Finance Hub and Enterprise Development Fellow, develop Landscape Finance Plans for at least two sites that include the establishment of new enterprises 5) Drawing on the deep dives, develop a robust general methodology that can be applied to all SLS sites; 6) Teach the application of the methodology to other field teams so they can undertake as much of it as possible on their own; and 7) Participate with multidisciplinary teams that sit with business, governments and impact investors to help generate the policy changes, business decisions and investment commitments required to transition SLS sites to sustainability.
The role is also part of CI’s Technical Fellowship program, which hosts conservation fellows who work to create dynamic and unconventional approaches to address existing barriers to sustainability and contribute to a shift in how nature is valued. These fellowships provide unparalleled opportunities for intensive focus and achievement at the intersection of climate, conservation, business and technology.
The program engages emerging talent to provide fresh thinking and extensive leadership to CI's work around the world. By strategically combining the skills and knowledge of both groups, the fellows are able to expand the breadth of their skills, gain valuable experience in their fields, and find innovative solutions together with CI program staff and local partners. The fellowship is distinguished by four key areas of opportunity: travel, access to resources, professional development and direct participation in CI programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the development of a landscape/seascape economic assessment methodology
Develop a detailed conceptual framework for conducting economic opportunity assessments across CI’s diverse portfolio of 16 priority sites.
Coordinate internal consultations with other CI teams and divisions to develop the conceptual framework, with particular focus on driving alignment and synergy with CI’s SLS working groups, other technical Fellows, but especially the Climate Positive Jurisdiction and Enterprise Development Fellows, CFD’s Finance Hub, Moore Center’s EVA (NCA) Team, CI’s Center for Communities and Conservation
Lead external consultations with peer organizations and partners to develop the conceptual framework
Represent and serve as overall point person for all SLS economics and finance focused work as needed
Conduct deep dive economic assessments to build, test and refine the methodology in selected SLS sites and produce recommendations to address systemic weaknesses and take advantage of emerging opportunities
Identify, in collaboration with all relevant CI teams the best locations for economic assessments within the “sustainable landscape and seascape’ portfolio.
With relevant CI teams, carry out the deep dive assessments
Support relevant CI teams in developing landscape finance plans for assessed sites
Support relevant CI teams in developing blended finance approaches that combine public, private and investment funding that underwrite the costs of transitioning a site to sustainability and through developing ‘green’ businesses.
Internal communications and capacity building
Participate in SLS Technical Working Groups and other divisional or regional team meetings (as appropriate) to advance internal awareness and co-creation of the SLS economic assessment methodology and work plan
Provide training and capacity building materials to staff, as needed
Oversee the creation of products/materials such as videos, factsheets, and brochures on the relationship policy, economics, landscape scale business planning and enterprise development relationships and needs to transition SLS sites from their current unsustainable state to sustainability.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is based in Arlington, Virginia
Travel time up to 10-15%.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Graduate degree in environmental economics or public policy or similar
At least 10 years experience in leading natural resource economics research in developing countries
Strong publication record relating to evaluating tradeoffs between conservation and development, including projects that include large-scale infrastructure development or other initiatives that result in the transformation or degradation of natural ecosystems
Experience with assessing ecosystem service values, development planning and the use of negotiated agreements to incentivize conservation of natural resourches
Experience in assessing the relationship between economics and protected areas in achieving large scale conservation success
Experience with the use of payment for ecosystem services (PES) and other market and financial approaches to catalyze sustainable production, in particular with respect to coffee, palm oil, fisheries, small-scale agriculture and/or ecotourism
Excellent presentation, communications and networking skills
Demonstrated experience in working effectively and in line with CI’s Rights Based Approach with indigenous peoples and local communities
Able to effectively work in a team across the full diversity of CI’s global organization
Experience convening a broad range of individuals
Demonstrated track record of working effectively with multicultural, multidisciplinary teams to produce concrete results
Excellent oral and written skills in English and fluency in at least one other language where CI’s Sustainable Landscapes and Seascapes Initiative operates, including Spanish, French, Portuguese, Bahasa Indonesia
Preferred
Fundraising experience
Large project design and management experience
Experience mentoring or training others to improve their research skills relating to natural resource economics and public policy
Computer skills including the use of statistical and GIS software relating to economic and spatial analyses
Conservation International Values
We expect that all employees will embrace the values of our organization.
Passion: We are inspired by nature and cherish the diversity of life in all of its forms.
Respect: We respect and trust each other, and we embrace our diversity of cultures, talents, and experiences.
Integrity: We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions.
Optimism: We are optimistic about the future of life on Earth and are confident that, with our partners, we will achieve unprecedented conservation results.
Courage: We tirelessly pursue our vision, taking bold action and persevering through challenges.
Teamwork: We work together, recognizing that openness, collaboration and cooperation are fundamental to achieving a healthy and prosperous world for all.
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Nov 07, 2019
Full time
POSITION SUMMARY
The Sustainable Landscapes and Seascapes (SLS) Economics Fellow will lead the development of a robust approach to assess the systemic economic conditions that under current conditions drive investment decisions at all relevant scales towards unsustainability in CI’s priority landscapes and seascapes. This information will allow SLS sites to determine the best opportunities to pivot financial flows and incentives to drive a transition in the right direction towards the sustainable use of natural resources. This work is expected to reveal, amongst other things, how national economic development policy and landuse/spatial plans along with financial structures and policy (e.g. access to credit, PES funds, carbon taxes, carbon or ecosystem loss offset mechanisms, subsidies, incentives, fines) might inadvertantly promote short term conversion of natural capital, rather than long-term stewardship of these natural life support systems on which all humanity depends. The Fellow will report to CI’s SLS Lead, which sits within the office of the Executive Vice President.
Given the strong links between national policy and economic development, the fellow will work closely with the SLS policy working group led by CI’s Policy Center and the Moore Center for Science’s Ecosystem Values and Accounting program. Additionally, the SLS Economics Fellow will work closely with and inform the work of the Climate Teams/Center for Environmental Leadership and Business’s Climate Positive Jurisdictions Fellow and work led by CI’s Conservation and Finance Division’s Finance Hub and Enterprise Development staff to inform their efforts to develop landscape finance plans and enterprise development in SLS sites. To develop innovative financing mechanisms to fund landscape finance plans the SLS Economics Fellow will work with the SLS Innovative Finance Working Group and to identify ways to channel financing to enterprise, the Fellow will liase with the Conservation Finance Division’s CI-Ventures credit facility. As all SLS sites fall in CI’s Field Divisions, the Fellow will coordinate all field based work with CI’s three Field Divisions, and in areas where work involves indigenous peoples and local communities, the Fellow will work CI’s Center for Communities and Conservation to ensure all work follows CI’s Rights Based Approach and other key tools to ensure appropriate community engagement and outcomes. The Fellow will ensure national economic assessments are coordinated with the Moore Center for Science’s Ecosystem Values and Accounting program.
The SLS Economist’s primary duties will be to: 1) Conduct a desktop review of relevant existing approaches to evaluate economic drivers of unsustainable natural resource use at the country or subnational regions, including approaches used by development banks, UN agencies, research institutes, and related institutions. Special attention should be given to those approaches that aim to promote sustainable development; 2) Undertake a preliminary assessment of all 16 SLS sites to determine which would serve as best candidates for deep dive assessments; 3) Conduct deep dive economic assessments in the number of sites as appropriate and resources permit to generate recommendations for the most promising issues on which CI could focus to drive transformative change at scale; 4) Jointly with CI’s Finance Hub and Enterprise Development Fellow, develop Landscape Finance Plans for at least two sites that include the establishment of new enterprises 5) Drawing on the deep dives, develop a robust general methodology that can be applied to all SLS sites; 6) Teach the application of the methodology to other field teams so they can undertake as much of it as possible on their own; and 7) Participate with multidisciplinary teams that sit with business, governments and impact investors to help generate the policy changes, business decisions and investment commitments required to transition SLS sites to sustainability.
The role is also part of CI’s Technical Fellowship program, which hosts conservation fellows who work to create dynamic and unconventional approaches to address existing barriers to sustainability and contribute to a shift in how nature is valued. These fellowships provide unparalleled opportunities for intensive focus and achievement at the intersection of climate, conservation, business and technology.
The program engages emerging talent to provide fresh thinking and extensive leadership to CI's work around the world. By strategically combining the skills and knowledge of both groups, the fellows are able to expand the breadth of their skills, gain valuable experience in their fields, and find innovative solutions together with CI program staff and local partners. The fellowship is distinguished by four key areas of opportunity: travel, access to resources, professional development and direct participation in CI programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the development of a landscape/seascape economic assessment methodology
Develop a detailed conceptual framework for conducting economic opportunity assessments across CI’s diverse portfolio of 16 priority sites.
Coordinate internal consultations with other CI teams and divisions to develop the conceptual framework, with particular focus on driving alignment and synergy with CI’s SLS working groups, other technical Fellows, but especially the Climate Positive Jurisdiction and Enterprise Development Fellows, CFD’s Finance Hub, Moore Center’s EVA (NCA) Team, CI’s Center for Communities and Conservation
Lead external consultations with peer organizations and partners to develop the conceptual framework
Represent and serve as overall point person for all SLS economics and finance focused work as needed
Conduct deep dive economic assessments to build, test and refine the methodology in selected SLS sites and produce recommendations to address systemic weaknesses and take advantage of emerging opportunities
Identify, in collaboration with all relevant CI teams the best locations for economic assessments within the “sustainable landscape and seascape’ portfolio.
With relevant CI teams, carry out the deep dive assessments
Support relevant CI teams in developing landscape finance plans for assessed sites
Support relevant CI teams in developing blended finance approaches that combine public, private and investment funding that underwrite the costs of transitioning a site to sustainability and through developing ‘green’ businesses.
Internal communications and capacity building
Participate in SLS Technical Working Groups and other divisional or regional team meetings (as appropriate) to advance internal awareness and co-creation of the SLS economic assessment methodology and work plan
Provide training and capacity building materials to staff, as needed
Oversee the creation of products/materials such as videos, factsheets, and brochures on the relationship policy, economics, landscape scale business planning and enterprise development relationships and needs to transition SLS sites from their current unsustainable state to sustainability.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is based in Arlington, Virginia
Travel time up to 10-15%.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Graduate degree in environmental economics or public policy or similar
At least 10 years experience in leading natural resource economics research in developing countries
Strong publication record relating to evaluating tradeoffs between conservation and development, including projects that include large-scale infrastructure development or other initiatives that result in the transformation or degradation of natural ecosystems
Experience with assessing ecosystem service values, development planning and the use of negotiated agreements to incentivize conservation of natural resourches
Experience in assessing the relationship between economics and protected areas in achieving large scale conservation success
Experience with the use of payment for ecosystem services (PES) and other market and financial approaches to catalyze sustainable production, in particular with respect to coffee, palm oil, fisheries, small-scale agriculture and/or ecotourism
Excellent presentation, communications and networking skills
Demonstrated experience in working effectively and in line with CI’s Rights Based Approach with indigenous peoples and local communities
Able to effectively work in a team across the full diversity of CI’s global organization
Experience convening a broad range of individuals
Demonstrated track record of working effectively with multicultural, multidisciplinary teams to produce concrete results
Excellent oral and written skills in English and fluency in at least one other language where CI’s Sustainable Landscapes and Seascapes Initiative operates, including Spanish, French, Portuguese, Bahasa Indonesia
Preferred
Fundraising experience
Large project design and management experience
Experience mentoring or training others to improve their research skills relating to natural resource economics and public policy
Computer skills including the use of statistical and GIS software relating to economic and spatial analyses
Conservation International Values
We expect that all employees will embrace the values of our organization.
Passion: We are inspired by nature and cherish the diversity of life in all of its forms.
Respect: We respect and trust each other, and we embrace our diversity of cultures, talents, and experiences.
Integrity: We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions.
Optimism: We are optimistic about the future of life on Earth and are confident that, with our partners, we will achieve unprecedented conservation results.
Courage: We tirelessly pursue our vision, taking bold action and persevering through challenges.
Teamwork: We work together, recognizing that openness, collaboration and cooperation are fundamental to achieving a healthy and prosperous world for all.
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Conservation International
Antananarivo, Madagascar
POSITION SUMMARY
Madagascar is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to cyclones; for example, cyclone Enawo (2017) caused 81 deaths and destroyed over 300,000 buildings, including 38,000 homes. Non-engineered traditional structures make up 86.5% of houses, and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) are working to train local people to improve the wind resistance of their homes. Apart from Conservation International, the project will collaborate with local NGOs to create impact in Madagascar. Catholic Relief Service, Red Cross Madagascar and Care International were directly involved in response operations after cyclone Enawo in 2017, including building shelters and settlements, and have been training and employing local people to build traditional houses to resist natural disasters. The guidance developed has improved resilience to cyclones, however NGOs lack a detailed understanding of how these construction materials and systems behave, and therefore how effective their guidance is. This project will assess the resilience of traditional structures across Madagascar. It is an innovative application of a holistic vulnerability model, taking into account the true structural capacity of local building systems, the current and future climate and the capacity of society to respond and adapt to cyclones. The project is a collaboration between Conservation International, the University of Edinburgh, Liverpool John Moores University, École Supériere U-Magis within Order of Engineers and Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.
The objectives of the project are to:
Develop a tool to assess the structural capacity of traditional houses to resist cyclone wind loads;
Characterize the exposure of Madagascar to cyclones in the current climate and project exposure under future climate change scenarios;
Assess the current and future capacity for Malagasy society to respond and adapt to natural disasters related to cyclone;
Combine structural, climatic and social models to develop a probabilistic model to predict current and future resilience; and
Engage with NGOs and local stakeholders to transfer identified adaptive measures to local practice.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As Postdoctoral Research Associate on Adaptive Capacity, you will be employed and supervised by Conservation International and technically supported by project partners at MMUST1. Your role will be to gather quantitative and qualitative primary survey data from highland and coastal Malagasy
communities regarding their capacity to adapt their homes and built environment in anticipation of and following a cyclone. You will develop community surveys questionnaires, or other appropriate tools to gather this data. You will process that data using appropriate techniques, working closely with climatologists and civil engineers in the project team to incorporate the information they produce, to draw conclusions regarding the vulnerability of these communities and their built environment. You will review historical documented data on adaptation to cyclones in Madagascar which will be sourced from government, companies, NGOs and UN agencies (UN-Habitat).
Our partners in NGOs and the Malagasy government will use the outcomes of this research to critically assess and update their guidance and to refine their priorities for investment.
As the Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will offer support to the Capacity Building, Dissemination and impact workshops organized by Conservation International and the NGO representative project participants with government agencies. Where appropriate, you will attend international meetings and conferences to present your findings to academics and humanitarian professionals engaged in building resilience and climate change adaptation.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is located in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
A PhD in either disaster risk management, social aspects of natural or man-made disaster or environmental change, or a similar field
Skills in social science research through surveys or other appropriate methodologies
Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary team and communicate with engineers, climatologists, conservationists and risk management specialists
Proficiency in English language.
Preferred
An appreciation of climate change and vulnerability analysis
Some engineering knowledge to match the overall project direction
Proficiency in Malagasy and French language
The project offers a multidisciplinary, collegial research environment and believes that diversity of its researchers contributes to excellence. The duration is for 2 years. We encourage women professionals to apply.
To apply, please send your curriculum vitae with a cover letter of no more than 2 pages clearly stating why you feel you are the right candidate for this position, providing examples that specifically address the essential duties, required qualifications and the project’s special requirements above.
Conservation International Values
We expect that all employees will embrace the values of our organization.
Passion: We are inspired by nature and cherish the diversity of life in all of its forms.
Respect: We respect and trust each other, and we embrace our diversity of cultures, talents, and experiences.
Integrity: We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions.
Optimism: We are optimistic about the future of life on Earth and are confident that, with our partners, we will achieve unprecedented conservation results.
Courage: We tirelessly pursue our vision, taking bold action and persevering through challenges.
Teamwork: We work together, recognizing that openness, collaboration and cooperation are fundamental to achieving a healthy and prosperous world for all.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !
Nov 07, 2019
Full time
POSITION SUMMARY
Madagascar is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to cyclones; for example, cyclone Enawo (2017) caused 81 deaths and destroyed over 300,000 buildings, including 38,000 homes. Non-engineered traditional structures make up 86.5% of houses, and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) are working to train local people to improve the wind resistance of their homes. Apart from Conservation International, the project will collaborate with local NGOs to create impact in Madagascar. Catholic Relief Service, Red Cross Madagascar and Care International were directly involved in response operations after cyclone Enawo in 2017, including building shelters and settlements, and have been training and employing local people to build traditional houses to resist natural disasters. The guidance developed has improved resilience to cyclones, however NGOs lack a detailed understanding of how these construction materials and systems behave, and therefore how effective their guidance is. This project will assess the resilience of traditional structures across Madagascar. It is an innovative application of a holistic vulnerability model, taking into account the true structural capacity of local building systems, the current and future climate and the capacity of society to respond and adapt to cyclones. The project is a collaboration between Conservation International, the University of Edinburgh, Liverpool John Moores University, École Supériere U-Magis within Order of Engineers and Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.
The objectives of the project are to:
Develop a tool to assess the structural capacity of traditional houses to resist cyclone wind loads;
Characterize the exposure of Madagascar to cyclones in the current climate and project exposure under future climate change scenarios;
Assess the current and future capacity for Malagasy society to respond and adapt to natural disasters related to cyclone;
Combine structural, climatic and social models to develop a probabilistic model to predict current and future resilience; and
Engage with NGOs and local stakeholders to transfer identified adaptive measures to local practice.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As Postdoctoral Research Associate on Adaptive Capacity, you will be employed and supervised by Conservation International and technically supported by project partners at MMUST1. Your role will be to gather quantitative and qualitative primary survey data from highland and coastal Malagasy
communities regarding their capacity to adapt their homes and built environment in anticipation of and following a cyclone. You will develop community surveys questionnaires, or other appropriate tools to gather this data. You will process that data using appropriate techniques, working closely with climatologists and civil engineers in the project team to incorporate the information they produce, to draw conclusions regarding the vulnerability of these communities and their built environment. You will review historical documented data on adaptation to cyclones in Madagascar which will be sourced from government, companies, NGOs and UN agencies (UN-Habitat).
Our partners in NGOs and the Malagasy government will use the outcomes of this research to critically assess and update their guidance and to refine their priorities for investment.
As the Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will offer support to the Capacity Building, Dissemination and impact workshops organized by Conservation International and the NGO representative project participants with government agencies. Where appropriate, you will attend international meetings and conferences to present your findings to academics and humanitarian professionals engaged in building resilience and climate change adaptation.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is located in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
A PhD in either disaster risk management, social aspects of natural or man-made disaster or environmental change, or a similar field
Skills in social science research through surveys or other appropriate methodologies
Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary team and communicate with engineers, climatologists, conservationists and risk management specialists
Proficiency in English language.
Preferred
An appreciation of climate change and vulnerability analysis
Some engineering knowledge to match the overall project direction
Proficiency in Malagasy and French language
The project offers a multidisciplinary, collegial research environment and believes that diversity of its researchers contributes to excellence. The duration is for 2 years. We encourage women professionals to apply.
To apply, please send your curriculum vitae with a cover letter of no more than 2 pages clearly stating why you feel you are the right candidate for this position, providing examples that specifically address the essential duties, required qualifications and the project’s special requirements above.
Conservation International Values
We expect that all employees will embrace the values of our organization.
Passion: We are inspired by nature and cherish the diversity of life in all of its forms.
Respect: We respect and trust each other, and we embrace our diversity of cultures, talents, and experiences.
Integrity: We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions.
Optimism: We are optimistic about the future of life on Earth and are confident that, with our partners, we will achieve unprecedented conservation results.
Courage: We tirelessly pursue our vision, taking bold action and persevering through challenges.
Teamwork: We work together, recognizing that openness, collaboration and cooperation are fundamental to achieving a healthy and prosperous world for all.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !
