28 jobs found

Summary: American Conservation Experience (ACE), a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), is seeking ONE Aquatic Resources Member to assist the Blue Ridge Parkway staff in drafting sections of the environmental consequences for an Environmental Assessment (EA). For more information on this position and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/790149.html Start Date : July 17, 2022 (flexibility is available) End Date : October 29, 2022 (or 15 weeks after start date) * A 15-week minimum commitment is required * Location: Asheville, NC with the potential to be remote/hybrid. Candidates must be able to access the Parkway for fieldwork. Blue Ridge Parkway Background: The Blue Ridge National Parkway is more than just a road, this varied habitat travels 469 miles through the southern Appalachian region, ranging from 649 feet at James River in Virginia to 6,047...

Job Summary: As the Communications Manager for the Center for Sustainable Business,  you will develop, craft and disseminate messages and materials that are understandable and actionable for the business community and the stakeholders that influence it. In this position, you will build upon and protect WRI’s brand as an independent and trusted NGO. You will be responsible for a communications strategy to disseminate The Center for Sustainable Business’s research, tools and thought leadership, and act as a critical part of the team supporting WRI’s Corporate Consultative Group communications. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications with regular collaboration with the Global Director of the Center for Sustainable Business as well as a wide network of communications professionals across WRI. The role requires both comfort working independently and a collaborative nature. This position is remote due to Covid-19 and follows WRI’s...

Sustainability Specialist I/II/III Energy County of San Mateo $6,559 - $9,748 / Month   Are you passionate about sustainability, including issues such as energy efficiency and decarbonization, and being part of the evolving ways local governments can develop and implement programs to help San Mateo County communities?   The County of San Mateo's Office of Sustainability (OOS) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of  Sustainability Specialist (Energy)  to   coordinate energy efficiency and electrification programs, and assist our departments, community partners, and community members in planning for and implementing projects that reduce and manage energy use.   The  ideal candidate  has extensive expertise in energy efficiency, decarbonization, energy auditing, building performance, electric vehicles, water conservation, and/or associated sustainability issues. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, with the ability to...

Manager, Investor Engagement (Banking)   Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.  For more information about Ceres, please visit our website ( www.ceres.org ).   Description and Responsibilities Ceres' Ambition 2030 is building a zero emissions economy by driving corporate ambition, transparency, and accountability for aggressive reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.  A key economic player is the banking sector.  Banks play a critical role in aligning the real economy to achieve the goals of net zero emissions by 205 and limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees.   The Manager, Investor Engagement, Banks will work with institutional investors advocating for...

Overview World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world's leading conservation organizations, seeks a Senior Director, US Climate Policy Action. Responsibilities Federal and International Policy Engagement: The Senior Director ensures effective development and timely preparation of WWF-US strategies for federal and sub-national climate policy. The Senior Director is responsible for developing work plans, and budgets for the Climate Policy Action team related to influencing climate action (both adaptation and mitigation) of the U.S. governments at the Federal and subnational levels. The Senior Director is responsible for tracking performance towards meeting the goals under the strategy and ensuring effective management of grants in this area. The Senior Director builds and maintains relationships with the Federal Government and subnational governments, and WWF corporate partners around climate policy in close coordination, collaboration and across shared...

Inspiring Hikers to Create Trails for Everyone, Forever Washington Trails Association (WTA) is the nation’s largest state-based hiking and trail maintenance organization, with 15,000-member households, an online community of more than 100,000. Powered by hikers for more than 50 years, WTA works to ensure Washington's trails stand the test of time, connecting people to the outdoors—from everyday adventures to backcountry explorations. Each year, our volunteers contribute more than 160,000 hours to improve hundreds of trails around Washington; one quarter of volunteers are youth. WTA's strength is in its community and future success depends on fostering an inclusive organization and hiking community, where everyone feels welcome and represented.   Position summary Washington Trails Association is seeking a Trail Crew Leader who loves working with people and shares our commitment to trail stewardship and volunteerism. The Trail Crew Leader works outdoors leading...

Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Saguaro National Park is seeking Two Members to contribute to Trails Projects alongside NPS Staff. For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org . For more information on this position and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/778366.html   Start Date: June 22, 2022 End Date: November 2, 2022 *a 20-week minimum commitment is required * Location: Saguaro National Park, Tucson, AZ Saguaro National Park is located outside of the city of Tucson, AZ. The park is host to camping, hiking, and backpacking trails for every level of adventurer. The park protects its namesake, our nation's largest species of cacti, the giant saguaro. Summers in the Sonoran Desert can be extremely hot with temperatures exceeding 110 degrees and evening lows averaging 72 degrees. Winters present...

Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (CARL) is seeking ONE Invasive Plant Management Team Member who will work alongside CARL staff and assist the Southeast Invasive Plant Management Team (SE-IPMT) staff with the management, control, and eradication of invasive plants and forest pathogens. For more information on the ACE, please visit:   www.usaconservation.org Start Date: June 2022, flexibility may be available for the right candidate End Date: September 2022, 14 weeks after start date *A 14-week minimum commitment is required* Location: Carl Sandburg National Historic Site, Flat Rock, NC Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site preserves Connemara, the home of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and writer Carl Sandburg. Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (CARL) is located in Flat...

Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking THREE Invasive Plant Management Members who will assist Southeast Invasive Plant Management Team (SE-IPMT) staff with the management, control, and eradication of invasive plants and forest pathogens. For more information on the ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org Start Date: June 2022, start date flexible for the right candidate End Date: 26 weeks from the start date * A 26-week minimum commitment is required * Location: The SE-IPMT is based in Asheville, NC. Fieldwork will primarily be conducted at the Blue Ridge Parkway, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with the possibility of traveling further out if travel restrictions lift later in the season. Project Background and Objectives: One of the many ways the NPS is...

Summary: American Conservation Experience, a Non-Profit Conservation Corps in partnership with the National Park Service at Lava Beds National Monument, CA is seeking THREE Interpretation and Education Members for 18 weeks to create and provide interpretive programs on the cultural and natural resources of Lava Beds alongside NPS Staff. For more information about ACE, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/781522.html Start Date: Mid July/Early August 2022 (flexibility may be available for the right candidate) End Date: 18 weeks from the start date * A 18-week minimum commitment is required* Location: Lava Beds National Monument, CA. Lava Beds is located in remote northeastern California and sits on the slope of the largest volcano in the Cascade Ranger District. The high desert landscape converts into a ponderosa pine forest along the south boundary. Under the sagebrush landscape, you'll find lava flows,...

Open Role: Strategy Manager Location:   Flexible, Global location Reports to:   Strategy Director Salary:   Generous salary and benefits package in line with experience. $90,000 - $100,000 USD with healthcare on top if based in the US, adjusted for the market and experience depending on the candidate’s location. BACKGROUND/SUMMARY The   Stichting Funder Forum   (SFF) is a small team supporting a network of funders that work to create a systemic shift away from oil and gas, in service to a safer climate future. Established in 2021, SFF is an informal forum of actors and organizations engaged in assessing and discussing the energy transformations that are taking place globally. To achieve the objective SFF works with both global and regional philanthropies to help enhance existing initiatives or help incubate new initiatives to have the most impact in support of these goals. To enhance our impact the SFF is seeking a highly motivated and proactive...

Summary : American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking  ONE Fellow  to contribute to fabricating and installing new trail signs and assist with trail maintenance in order to provide better visitor orientation and access to park trails. For more information about ACE, please visit:  www.usaconservation.org . Start Date : 07/05/2022 End Date:  10/07/2022 (with a possibility of extending). *a  14 week minimum commitment is required * Location:  Twentynine Palms, CA Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California. For more information about Joshua Tree...

RRS is a mission orientated company dedicated to community-centered sustainability, materials management, and climate solutions since incorporating in 1986. In that time, we have grown to nearly 60 employees in four countries and have conducted over 1,000 projects around the globe.  RRS is composed of strategists, planners, engineers, economists, technical analysts, businesspeople, and communications specialists. Our experts operate confidently across the materials management supply chain, identifying the best opportunities to effect change, and developing pathways to long-term value.      RRS has grown with the industry, developed new solutions for waste and recycling operations and paved the way for clients, both public and private, to develop waste diversion and recycling operations that are aligned with client context and grounded in technology, proven metrics, and decades of experience. Our breadth of experience includes stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, program...

Join American Conservation Experience and come see the country, explore your public lands, and do meaningful work to conserve the environment while supporting local communities. Participate in ACE's Crew program to experience your public lands in a whole new way while learning valuable job skills, making money towards education, and building lasting personal and professional connections. Start your journey with ACE today, and discover where your path will lead! Members of our crew program can expect to get a wide range of experiences while working alongside land management professionals and ACE staff. Members learn new skills and do everything from building new trails, removing invasive plants, planting native plants, historic preservation, to fencing for wildlife and range management on public lands. Member compensation and benefits offer exceptional value. This package includes free housing, program meals, industry recognized job skills training, project transportation,...

Summary:  American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with  Sequoia and Kings Canyon  National Parks is seeking  ONE Member  to serve as an  Invasive Species Technician  and assist NPS Staff with fuels reduction projects through preventing the spread of invasive species and ecosystem degradation in the front country areas of Ash Mountain and Cedar Grove. For more information about ACE, please visit:  www.usaconservation.org . Start Date: May 30, 2022 *or earliest date available End Date: October 14, 2022 * a  20-week  minimum commitment is required * Location:  Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park located at 47050 Generals Highway, Three Rivers, CA 93271. For more information about the park, please visit  https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.html . Living Allowance:  ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $500/week to offset the costs of housing, food, and...