Suite for rent
Salisbury Turnpike, Rhinebeck, NY
Convenient location on a beautiful country road, just 15 minutes from Bard!
Private bedroom and bathroom suite, furnished, with all utilities included (yes, that includes Internet, laundry, and cable). Separate sliding glass door, private patio, and nice spacious room with hardwood floors. Share the large kitchen, pantry, dining room, and another huge patio in the backyard with a lovely couple (they’re quiet and rarely home). $650 for a month-to-month lease includes everything, and it’s available June 4th.
Please let me know ASAP if you’re interested. Photos are available.
Joanna Tanger ’07
Program Assistant, Alumni/ae Affairs
Bard College
845-758-7089
[email protected]
3 Bedroom House
3 Br, 1Bth large LR house ,3 blocks from Bard Shuttle, big back yard, parking. Asking:$550/per Br Available immed.
Price: $1650
Frequency: Month
Type: House
Term: Rental
Location: Other
Bedrooms: Any
Date Listed: 05-10-12
Contact: 917.733-3149 [email protected]
House
5 BR in the the Village of Rhinebeck. Inground swimming pool and stream in back yard. Large living room. $2500. Available May 15th.
Price: $2500
Frequency: Month
Type: House
Term: Rental
Location: Rhinebeck
Bedrooms: 5
Date Listed: 05-14-12
Contact: If interested call 845-758-6080 or email [email protected].
House for Rent
4 bedroom, 3 baths, 2 living rooms. Rent includes electricity and heat – Available June 1st
Price: $2800
Frequency: Month
Type: House
Term: Rental
Location: Germantown
Bedrooms: 4
Date Listed: 05-18-12
Contact: contact Frank : Residence Reslife
[email protected]
(518) 537-4034
6 Bedroom House
6 bedroom house for rent available June 1st 2012(for summer or fall term), with stove, frig, washer/dryer includes Electric. Has pond, Dutchess county loop service and Bard shuttle service outside the door. Includes snow plowing and Lawn Care. $500 per bedroom or open to options. Garage available by arrangement.
I have much furniture that can be arranged. The property is located at 5039 Route 9G Tivoli / Red Hook.
Price: $3000
Frequency: Month
Type: House
Term: Rental
Location: Red Hook
Bedrooms: 6
Date Listed: 05-21-12
Contact: Tamara Stafford
Email [email protected] or Call or text 845 633 3222. Pictures supplied upon request.
(845) 633-3222
1 bedroom apartment on Route 9G. Has washer/dryer. $800 per month Heat Included.
Pictures supplied upon request. I have much furniture that can be arranged. The property is located at 5039 Route 9G Tivoli / Red Hook.
Price: $800
Frequency: Month
Type: Apartment
Term: Rental
Location: Red Hook
Bedrooms: 1
Date Listed: 05-21-12
Contact: Tamara Stafford
Email [email protected] or Call or text 845 633 3222.
Organization: NYPIRG (NY Public Interest Research Group)
Job Title: Project Coordinator
Location: New York – Positions open statewide
Hours and Compensation: Full time; $28,500 + full benefits and paid vacation
Posted On: May 24, 2012
Organization Overview
NYPIRG empowers students to constructively address problems in New York State. Within that mission, our purposes include training students to become effective advocates, educating the student body on issues involving public decisions, and spurring civic engagement on campus. NYPIRG has played a critical role in advocating for the passage of more than 150 New York State laws.
NYPIRG’s 20 campus chapters provide much of NYPIRG’s energy, vitality and power. Each campus chapter consists of a full-time staff organizer — or project coordinator — who recruit and train college students in civic action skills including media outreach, event planning and coalition building. The full-time, on-campus Project Coordinator helps to provide the training, guidance, expertise, and organizational support that students need to mount viable campaigns for policy reform. Project Coordinators gain valuable, hands-on, leadership and organizing skills and are provided a rewarding, meaningful, exciting work experience and the opportunity to train the next generation of activists. NYPIRG is currently hiring for positions acoss the state for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Description
Training:
Since a key part of NYPIRG’s mission is to train leaders who can develop and lead social justice campaigns, project coordinators go through a minimum of two weeks of training each year, with workshops conducted by NYPIRG’s issue experts and campaign organizers. Project coordinators also participate in regular regional trainings and statewide conferences.
Responsibilities
- Recruitment: outreach to students on campus throughout the year; organize and lead large non-partisan voter registration drives on-campus;
- Student development: training students in civic leadership skills; in some cases oversee an intensive internship program for course credit, which includes preparing and delivering workshops on topics like public speaking;
- Event organizing: planning and executing forums, educational events, rallies and workshops, etc.;
- Generating media: making pitch calls, drafting news releases, organizing press conferences;
- Coalition building: reaching out to campus and community groups to build campaign support;
- Advocacy: organizing students to effectively bring their message to targeted elected officials through call-in days, letter-writing drives, and civic action days.
Qualifications
Applicants should have exceptional interpersonal communication and public speaking skills, strong writing skills as well as a commitment to social change, a desire to work with college students, and a willingness to be a part of local, statewide and national grassroots campaigns. Experience with student organizations, campaigns, or media is helpful. The ideal candidate is a versatile, energetic person who handles numerous tasks expeditiously to meet the demands of ever evolving multi-year campaigns.
Long hours, occasional weekends, and some travel is necessary. A bachelor’s degree, at minimum, is required.
How to Apply
Email cover letter and resume (MSWord or PDF only please) as attachments to [email protected] with PROJECT COORDINATOR in the subject line. No phone calls please. NYPIRG is an EOE.
Organization: TheCityFix
Job Title: Intern Blogger
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: Full-time (40hrs/wk); $12/hr
Position Dates: Three-month commitment, with the option to extend for the right candidate
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Posted On: May 24, 2012
Organization Overview
About WRI: The World Resources Institute (http:www.wri.org/wri//) is an environmental research and policy organization that creates solutions to protect the Earth and improve people’s lives.
Description
EMBARQ is looking for a full-time intern blogger(40 hours/week) to write for TheCityFix.com, an online resource for sustainable transport news, advocacy and best practice solutions from around the world. Available to start as early as April 30, the position is located in EMBARQ’s Washington, D.C. office and pays $12 per hour, plus the opportunity to share your writing and research with sustainable transport advocates and experts from around the world. The position is a three-month commitment, with the option to extend for the right candidate. Position open until filled.
Responsibilities
- Research, write and edit blog posts for TheCityFix.com
- Recruit volunteer writers
- Attend and cover live events, such as city council meetings, neighborhood association meetings, lectures, panel discussions, conferences, etc.
- Regularly interview experts in sustainable transport and urban planning
- Help expand traditional and social media outreach
- Help implement search engine optimization and online visibility strategy
- Write content for EMBARQ’s website, monthly newsletter and press releases, as needed
- Assist EMBARQ’s Information and Innovation (I+I) team with day-to-day administrative or research tasks
Qualifications
- Excellent writing skills; produces clean copy quickly and under tight deadlines
- Professional experience in blogging, journalism and online communications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, journalism, environmental studies, urban planning, transport engineering or other related field
- Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) Stylebook guidelines for newswriting
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Enthusiasm for online social networking and community outreach
- Strong social media presence, especially on Twitter and Facebook
- Ability to learn new software and systems quickly
- Attention to detail and highly organized
- Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of transportation, urban planning or environmental sustainability
- Proficient with WordPress and basic HTML
- Experience working with international or multi-cultural teams
- Native English speaker; fluency in Spanish, Portuguese or Turkish, a plus
- Experience working abroad, a plus
How to Apply
Qualified applicants should apply online at www.wri.org/careers. All applications must be submitted online in order to be formally considered.
Organization: Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)
Job Title: Communications Manager
Location: Arlington, VA
Hours and Compensation: Full time; Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits.
Position Dates: Start Immediately
Application Deadline: Rolling until filled
Posted On: May 24, 2012
Organization Overview
C2ES is the successor to the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, founded in 1998 with the support of the Pew Charitable Trusts, and widely recognized in the United States and abroad as a credible, independent force for pragmatic climate action. Named the world’s top environmental think tank in 2011 by the University of Pennsylvania, the nonpartisan Pew Center was a trusted source of information and analysis, a bridge between diverse interests, and a leader in catalyzing constructive business engagement.
Launched in November 2011, C2ES builds on this strong foundation, with the Pew Center’s founder, Eileen Claussen, and its senior team continuing to lead the effort. Principal activities include: providing timely, impartial information and analysis on the scientific, economic, technological and policy dimensions of climate and energy challenges; convening business, environmentalists, other stakeholders and policymakers to develop consensus solutions; working with members of its Business Environmental Leadership Council and others to take action on the ground; and working with policymakers and stakeholders to promote pragmatic, effective policies at the state, national and international levels. For more information about C2ES, visit http://www.c2es.org/
Description
The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) seeks a highly qualified and experienced individual to manage key communications functions, including media relations and in-house writing. The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate a commitment to C2ES’s mission and have at least 5-6 years’ communications experience, preferably in Washington and/or on environmental/energy issues. The position reports to the Executive Vice President and is based in our Arlington, VA, office.
Responsibilities
- Work with senior and program staff in developing and implementing communications strategies supporting C2ES’s programs and objectives
- Manage media relations, including: building and maintaining relationships with members of the media; maintaining press lists; coordinating responses to media inquiries; pitching announcements and stories; managing media events and materials; and supporting C2ES staff in their media engagement
- Draft (independently and in collaboration with other staff) materials including web content, press releases, talking points and speeches
- Manage C2ES’s Climate Compass blog
- Monitor climate/energy-related developments and public opinion research to identify communications opportunities and inform message development
- Contribute as needed on all other communications activities, including publications, social media and conferences/events
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Understanding of traditional and new media cycles and processes
- 5-6 years’ experience in communications/media relations; media experience a plus
- Experience with climate/energy issues preferred
- Detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment and adapt flexibly to changing needs
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
How to Apply
Send a resume, cover letter, and writing samples to:
Human Resources Administrator
Attn: Communications Manager Search
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 550
Arlington, VA 22201
Fax: 703-516-9551
Or electronically to: [email protected]
Organization: Virginia Clean Cities
Job Title: Director of Grants Administration
Location: Harrisonburg, VA
Hours and Compensation: Full time; commensurate with experience
Posted On: May 24, 2012
Organization Overview
Virginia Clean Cities is the Commonwealth of Virginia’s longstanding clean fuel coalition, and one of around 90 clean cities coalitions nationwide that supports domestic energy, environmental, and economic security through educational and deployment efforts towards reduction in petroleum use in the transportation sector.
See posting on Idealist.org
Description
Virginia Clean Cities Director of Grants Administration – 0404620
Virginia Clean Cities is actively searching for a new team member. We seek an experienced grant or project administrator to assist our management team with program administration across our current and future grants portfolio. Detailed information about this position is below and the application process can be found online at JMU JobLink. Applications will only be accepted through JMU JobLink. To find the application on JobLink’s website, click on “View/Apply for Administrative and Professional Faculty Positions”. The job title is listed as “Virginia Clean Cities Director of Grants Administration.”
Virginia Clean Cities seeks a qualified professional to serve as Director of Grants Administration to oversee the program’s portfolio of sponsored projects and contracts.
This position will provide management level support to a 15 year old nonprofit with a two year university partnership. It will be under the supervision of and provide support to an Executive Director and other senior staff, and have staff assistance with able program managers as project staff, and administrative financial assistance. The university grant projects also receive guidance and support from an office of sponsored programs, including program, legal, and accounting support funded by project indirect funds. This is primarily a grant funded position, though additional indirect resources are available for future grant writing if necessary.
Responsibilities
Project Management
- Oversees the management of the nonprofit grant portfolio for alternate transportation fuels infrastructure, vehicle deployment, education, and outreach in order to comprehensively reduce petroleum use and decrease harmful emissions.
- Oversees and works with project management and support staff.
- Reviews high-level deliverables across VCC portfolio.
- Works with Executive Director to implement quality assurance and evaluation procedures.
- Provides leadership within Shenandoah Valley regional office activities.
- Maintains and improves sound business practices within boundaries of non-profit and university environments.
- Pursues leverage opportunities to benefit across grant programs.
- Provides input and assistance to seek additional grants.
Project Accounting & Financial Management
- Works with Executive Director and other senior managers to develop and meet revenue and other financial goals.
- Creates detailed contracts as necessary while following university and nonprofit guidelines. Contract experience and attention to detail is highly valued in this position.
- Adjusts grant budgets when necessary.
- Helps create pipeline forecasts and broad-based financial picture for practice.
- Addresses and resolves all billing issues.
- Ensures grant practice meets or exceeds budgeted financial objectives, including deliverables done on time, good closeout reports, that budgets are spent on time, and that projects are leveraged
- Provide support to maintain grant and program revenue for ongoing support
- Grows long-term relationships with clients and capitalizes on equity and partnership opportunities.
Communication
- Ensures practice is well informed, at all times, of changes and news worthy events within our company.
- Effectively communicates relevant practice information to coalition management and external partners.
- Effectively communicate with support staff and project managers
- Involvement in personnel situations regarding project managers, using appropriate discretion, program HR assistance advice, and respect for the individual.
- Promotes Virginia Clean Cities as necessary through speaking engagements at industry conferences and involvement in local business organizations.
- Understands the implications of different technical choices and is able to guide our clients to the best solution for their situation.
Organizational Responsibilities
- Project Manager Development
- Maintains and supports the development of project managers and staff.
- Assigns tasks to practice management that give managers an opportunity to grow.
- Internal Operations
- Reviews status reports of Project Managers and Senior Managers and addresses issues as appropriate.
- Tracks quarterly reports and deliverables to ensure consistency and high quality
- Lends expertise to internal teams and task forces.
- Enforces and enhances standard policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- 4 years of related work experience in project management
- A bachelor’s degree in environmental, engineering, or similar fields requested. A master’s degree or advanced academic work would be preferable.
- Experience with project management and contracting
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work with a range of personalities
- Understanding of alternate fuels and the Clean Cities program
How to Apply
To view the posting and/or apply go to JobLink.jmu.edu and reference posting number 0404620. James Madison University is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action/equal access employer and especially encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Apply Here: http:www.Click2Apply.net/2nfsx79
Organization: Center for Neighborhood Techonology
Job Title: Senior Energy Efficiency Consultant
Location: Chicago, IL
Hours and Compensation: Full time; commensurate with experience
Position Dates:
Application Deadline:
Posted On: May 24, 2012
Organization Overview
CNT Energy is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide economic and environmental benefits to households, building owners, and communities through energy efficiency and conservation. CNT Energy is experiencing rapid growth in three main areas.
(1) Residential real-time electricity pricing and smart grid development
(2) Energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings
(3) Community energy planning and energy information center
CNT Energy is an affiliate of the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT), a 33-year old nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the development and perpetuation of vibrant urban communities that are environmentally and economically sustainable, both in the Chicago region and throughout the United States. CNT has a second affiliate, I-GO Car Sharing, Chicago’s only nonprofit car-sharing organization.
See posting on Idealist.org
Description
The senior energy efficiency consultant for CNT Energy will work to expand the successful Energy Savers Program to other markets. Energy Savers provides a one-stop energy efficiency shop to multifamily building owners across the Chicago Metropolitan area. The senior energy efficiency consultant will provide program design and implementation consulting services to support the following:
- Designing a version of our current multifamily energy efficiency program that can be replicated in other communities
- Training and developing a team of experts who can implement, oversee, and measure the success of the program
- Providing consulting, coaching, and advisory support
The senior energy efficiency consultant will work directly with energy efficiency program managers, funders and sponsors, multifamily rental building owners, municipal energy efficiency experts, developers, energy efficiency contractors, and property managers. The position is based in Chicago but will provide assistance to other cities mostly, but not limited to the Midwest.
Responsibilities
- Work with CNT Energy’s senior leadership and our consulting partners to develop systems and processes to transfer CNT Energy’s current multifamily retrofit program to other cities (i.e. program design).
- Coordinate and provide technical, program implementation, and consulting services to project participants, (i.e. property owners, property managers, developers and other project partners).
- Contribute to efforts related to outreach strategies and recruitment of property owners for newly implemented programs
- Communicate often and effectively with owners, contractors, CNT staff and other project partners.
- Coordinate the training and support of the local staff to support the full Energy Savers life cycle, which includes:
- Work with project partners throughout the energy retrofit process to develop work plans for retrofits. This involves the construction manager, contractors, and the client/building owner.
- Coordinate with Energy Savers experts in conducting on-site energy audits of multifamily buildings.
- Coordinate with Energy Savers experts including the construction managers in completing project inspections.
- Use and train others in the use of energy simulation software to estimate energy usage.
- Communicate with contractors and oversee construction management as necessary.
- Work with CNT Energy’s QA/QC manager on Energy Savers quality control processes.
- Write specifications for energy conservation measures.
- Work closely with onsite program managers to ensure audits move into retrofit projects.
- Conduct post-retrofit building energy performance monitoring.
- Contribute to business development of Energy Savers in other cities outside Chicago.
- Communicate with funders and manage quarterly and annual reporting.
- Lead and coordinate the drafting of program reports according to program guidelines.
- Provide post-implementation advisory support to program implementation management and staff in other locales.
- Contribute to other CNT Energy efforts as required
- Work collaboratively to improve program effectiveness and efficiency, and further CNT Energy’s energy efficiency mission.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in related field or additional relevant education preferred.
- Experience with management/strategic consulting preferred.
- Five to seven (5-7) years of experience in relevant preparatory work required, including:
- Experience managing and/or consulting in energy efficiency programs
- Administrative management involving managing contracts, reporting activities and business development
- Program participant recruitment and conversion
- Budget management
- Tracking and reporting on program performance
- Strong quantitative, analytical and broad problem solving skills
- Leadership experience and negotiation skills
- The ability to translate qualitative and quantitative data into strategic deliverables
- Demonstrates business maturity and the capacity to manage clients’ confidentiality requirements
- Energy research, financial analysis, modeling, and policy experience desired
- Experience managing and/or consulting in energy efficiency programs
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team as well as managing and coordinating the day-to-day activities of a small staff
- Ability to analyze data in order to identify program improvement opportunities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to travel for up to 50% – 75% of the time to other cities across the country to consult and implement energy efficiency programs
How to Apply
To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to:
Center for Neighborhood Technology
2125 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
Fax to 773-278-3840 or email to [email protected]
No phone calls please.
Organization: ForestEthics
Job Title: Online Specialist
Location: Bellingham, Washington OR San Francisco, California
Hours and Compensation: Full time
Position Dates:
Application Deadline:
Posted On: May 23, 2012
Organization Overview
Founded in 2000, ForestEthics is a nonprofit environmental organization with staff in Canada and the United States. Our mission is to protect Endangered Forests and wild places, wildlife, and human wellbeing. We catalyze environmental leadership among industry, governments and communities by running hard-hitting and highly effective campaigns that leverage public dialogue and pressure to achieve our goals. Over the past decade, we have transformed the environmental practices of Fortune 500 companies including Dell, Staples, Office Depot, Victoria’s Secret, Williams-Sonoma, and many others; and by leveraging these companies’ influence with their suppliers and governments, we have helped secure commitments to protect more than 65 million acres of endangered forest around the world.
Description
The Online Specialist will develop, implement, and manage the strategy of all online outreach to the more than 100,000 American and Canadian ForestEthics supporters via email, social networking, and online promotion. This position will involve organizing, campaigning, and fundraising, as well as collaborating with the teams responsible for these bodies of work. This position is responsible for updating supporters on campaign developments, moving supporters along a leadership & donation ladder, coordinating actions, assisting with development appeals, and engaging our online supporters in new and dynamic ways. This is a full time position, based out of our office in San Francisco, CA or Bellingham, WA. Relocation allowance will not be provided.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive, strategic, metrics-based online engagement and fundraising plans in collaboration with the Communications Director, Web Manager and Development Department. Such plans will include website interface and Facebook, Twitter and other social media outlets
- Strategize with campaigners to develop online activities and tactics that augment campaign goals and grow our base of grassroots support
- Provide advice on email list purchases and manage the supporter database, including: supporter list uploads, exclusion lists, unsubscribe requests, and change of email notices.
- Track metrics and report on email / action performance by comparing to industry benchmarks
- Work with development staff to create online fundraising asks on a quarterly basis including landing and gift pages
- Maintain the online calendar across campaigns and departments and ensure that we follow online best practices
- Provide strategic input on improving online performance
- Point on actions associated with our supporter database, including, but not limited to: (a) Pulling supporter lists for field organizers; (b) work with third-party database staff when tech support is needed; (c) Work with third-party database staff on special projects
- Check the [email protected] email account; responding or forwarding emails when appropriate
- Review and manage online requests from program staff
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience creating content for the web
- Knowledge of forest issues and market campaigns combined with an interest in, or passion for, the mission of ForestEthics
- Proven experience in messaging, writing and editing for social media and email appeals
- Capacity to understand what messages/actions resonate with Canadian vs. American audiences and relevant sub-groups
- Ability to think and act strategically, yet can also think and write creatively
- Proven managerial experience
- Strong fundraising skills
- Illustrated strategic planning and implementation experience
- Thorough understanding of Salsa’s DemocracyInAction (DIA)
- Familiar with best practices for online communications
- Proficient designing graphics for the web
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- High math skills as demonstrated by the ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, fractions, percentages, and ratios
- High reasoning skills as demonstrated by the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Computer proficiency in basic computer applications, including spreadsheet, word processing and database software, contact management systems and the internet
- Demonstrated track record of collaboration and strong interpersonal skills yet comfortable working independently
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment and handling numerous tasks at one time
How to Apply
Please send cover letter with resume to [email protected] with [your name-Online Specialist Position] in the subject line. No phone calls please.
We thank you for your application, but only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Join the SustainUS climate change negotiations delegation to COP18!
The SustainUS Agents of Change (AoC) program is now accepting applications to join the SustainUS youth delegation to the 18th session of the Conference of the Parties to the Climate Change Convention and the 8th Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (COP18 and CMP8), which will be held in Doha, Qatar from November 26 to December 7, 2012!
COP18 will help determine future international policy on climate change, and youth must make our voices heard. Young people from across the globe are organizing to bring a sense of urgency and rationality to the meeting. Countries at the negotiations must reach consensus and work together to make the kinds of pollution cuts that science tells us are necessary to avoid dangerous climate change.
This is where we come in. The SustainUS Agents of Change delegation, comprised of key leaders in the US youth climate movement from various organizations and backgrounds, will have a unique opportunity to represent US youth at the COP. Delegates will work with each other and with international youth in advance of the conference to educate themselves and their communities, develop policy priorities, acquire skills in effective lobbying, and engage the broader youth community in action related to international climate policy. As NGO representatives at the COP, delegates will work side-by-side with government delegates, leaders from international organizations, and fellow members of civil society to ensure a just and forward-looking outcome to the negotiations.
Applicants are required to be between the ages of 18 and 26 as of December 2012 and to either (a) be a US citizen or (b) have studied or worked in the US for more than six months. All application materials must be received by 5:00 pm EST on Sunday, June 3, 2012.
To learn more about SustainUS and apply to attend the 18th Conference of Parties in Doha, visit sustainus.org/apply-cop18. You may also direct questions to [email protected].
Organization: Chipotle Mexican Grill
Job Title: Sustainability Intern
Location: Denver-Wynkoop, CO
Hours and Compensation: Paid
Position Dates:
Application Deadline:
Posted On: May 23, 2012
Organization Overview
Description
This paid internship position will assist in the daily activities of our sustainability program. Primary functions in this role will be to support our national compost program including, but not limited to, researching and interviewing potential compost haulers, managing the relationship with compost partners, and assisting with any restaurant level issues relating to the compost program. This person will be responsible for capturing and analyzing data as well as assisting with various other sustainability initiatives in the field of impact and waste reduction.
Responsibilities
In addition to following Chipotle’s policies and procedures, principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting Sustainability Coordinator in developing and executing compost program
- Researching and interviewing potential compost haulers
- Working with our landlords and property managers to obtain permission to rollout compost and/or recycling programs
- Coordinating compost rollouts with regional and training teams
- Tracking results and date relating to composting to determine the effectiveness of the program
- Researching and gathering information surrounding potential sustainability initiatives as determined by Sustainability Coordinator
- Assisting Sustainability Coordinator with various other current sustainability initiatives in the field of impact and waste reduction
Qualifications
- Have a long term interest in corporate social responsibility role
- Be able to anticipate and quickly adapt to changing needs and expectations
- Have the ability to look for new ideas and approaches to problem-solving and continuous improvement
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Possess a B.A./B.S. in a related field
How to Apply
Apply online, Job Number 12003481
https://chipotle.taleo.net/careersection/staff/jobdetail.ftl?job=183560&src=JB-10063
Organization: Center for EcoTechnology
Job Title: MassDEP Green Business Specialist
Location: Boston, MA
Hours and Compensation: Full time – one year; competitive salary
Position Dates: Open immediately
Application Deadline:
Posted On: May 23, 2012
Organization Overview
Since 1976, the Center for Ecological Technology (CET), a non-profit (501c3) organization, engages in work that demonstrates and promotes practical, affordable solutions to the environmental challenges encountered in our daily activities. CET’s mission is “to research, develop, demonstrate and promote those technologies which have the least disruptive impact on the natural ecology of the Earth.” From offices in Pittsfield, Northampton and Springfield, CET finds sustainable solutions to complex issues in order to benefit our environment, health, economy, and community.
Description
The Center for EcoTechnology works with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) on the RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts program. This one year, full-time position will work closely with the Branch Chief of Waste Planning and Commercial Waste Reduction in the MassDEP office in Boston and report to the Green Business Manager within the Green Business department at CET.
The Center for EcoTechnology offers competitive pay rates and a comprehensive health plan which pays approximately 60% of the individual’s health insurance costs. New employees are eligible for health, dental and disability insurance after 30 days of employment. New employees accrue 10 days of paid vacation leave per year, 9 sick days and we offer 12 paid holidays. This position will be a full-time hourly position with benefits based in the Mass DEP office in Boston.
Responsibilities
Organics Diversion Focus:
- Conduct survey and needs assessment for food waste diversion from food manufacturers and processors.
- Assist with program analysis, reporting, and measurement for composting and recycling facilities.
- Provide outreach, education and technical assistance in the areas of food waste diversion.
- Administer assistance program for state-owned facility food waste diversion.
- Develop food waste diversion case studies for target sectors.
Waste Ban Analysis and Outreach:
- Analyze the waste ban compliance professional quarterly data
- Coordinate with Green Business Manager and MassDEP on waste ban compliance and outreach
- Coordinate stakeholder discussions on the increased diversion of carpet, asphalt, and other construction materials
- Analyze data from facilities handling construction and demolition materials and other recyclables
General Business Assistance:
- Work with businesses in the field to implement waste diversion from commercial generators and foster infrastructure development for the collection, hauling, and processing of recyclable and compostable materials.
- Communicate a working understanding of separation and collection mechanisms for commercial generators of various recyclable materials.
- Respond to resource management questions via phone and email about environmentally preferable purchasing, disposal, composting and recycling.
- Respond to businesses, institutions and colleges and universities in the immediate Boston area interested in reducing waste through Recycling Works.
Qualifications
- College degree and 3 years of related experience in the areas of solid waste, recycling, and composting
- Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation
- Professional appearance and professional communication style in business setting
- Excellent communication skills: public speaking and demonstrated concise and professional writing skills
- Strong project management skills including the ability to work independently and in an organized way, ability to track and report results and accomplish tasks within timelines
- Experience speaking to business owners, facility managers and all levels of staff in a wide range of business types.
- Ability to convey information in a straight forward unbiased way and adept at helping implement incremental change.
- Knowledge and experience researching information (online, print and telephone)
- Work-style – flexible, self-directed, professional, hard-work ethic, patient, works well independently, with others, or as team leader
- Attention to detail, good problem solving skills and observational skills
- Proficient in MS Office suite, and comfortable with using Excel for data tracking and analysis
How to Apply
Send cover letter and resume via email to
Penny Collins, HR/Payroll Specialist
112 Elm Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Organization: Earth Advantage Institute
Job Title: LEED for Homes Associate
Location: Portland, OR
Hours and Compensation: Full time; Salary commensurate with experience
Position Dates: Immediately
Application Deadline: June 14, 2012; open until filled
Posted On: May 23, 2012
Organization Overview
Promoting the wise use of energy and natural resources in a carbon constrained world, Earth Advantage Institute (EAI) will be the nation’s leading organization in providing green building and climate solutions for clients in the building trades. EAI, on Oregon 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, certifies new and remodeled homes as a third‐party verifier for the ENERGY STAR® and LEED for Homes® programs, as well as for its own residential, community, and commercial programs. In addition, EAI provides green design and consulting services, conducts education and training seminars, and is a key contributor to the development of green building standards. The organization includes over 400 builders, remodelers, and sponsors throughout Oregon, Southwest Washington, and Northern California, as well as licensed partners in Ashland and Eugene, Oregon.
To drive this mission, EAI is recruiting for a strong sales and technical expert to promote participation in the LEED for Homes and Earth Advantage Multifamily green building program.
Description
The LEED for Homes Associate will report to and be directed by the senior green building consultant (SGBC) – LEED for Homes, and is responsible for implementing the day-to-day activities of the LEED for Homes and Earth Advantage Multifamily Homes programs. This includes contributing to revenue and net income growth, as well as and monthly, quarterly, and annual goal management.
For complete job description and application instructions, go to: http://www.earthadvantage.org/about-us/careers/
Responsibilities
This position requires a combination of both strong sales and technical expertise to promote participation in the LEED for Homes and Multifamily green building programs. Discover, prospect and build relationships within the residential construction industry and its associated product vendors and allies for the purpose of successfully marketing the respective program. Reach agreements with project teams, builders, and developers ensuring that sales goals are met. Work with program participants in selecting measures and the respective installation of the measures to ensure program standards are maintained. Provide technical consulting, performance testing advice and certification of homes. Assist in the development of tools to successfully deliver the program to targeted markets. Represent LEED for Homes and Earth Advantage Multifamily programs at trade shows, home tours, and industry events.
Full description of responsibilities can be found here:
http://www.earthadvantage.org/assets/uploads/LEEDAssociateJD-120510-HR-EAIADM-v2-FNL.pdf
Qualifications
- Strong sales skills including persuasion and negotiation, group presentation, problem‐solving, and superior oral and written communication skills.
- Represent LEED for Homes and Earth Advantage in public venues such as industry events, trade shows, home shows and other events as appropriate.
- Passion for sustainability and green building strongly preferred.
- Thorough understanding of residential construction techniques, materials, and performance of energy‐related products as well as environmental and resource efficient products.
- Thorough knowledge of the features, advantages, and benefits of the equipment, materials, and construction/installation techniques promoted in the LEED for Homes, Earth Advantage, Energy Trust of Oregon and ENERGY STAR programs’ operations, technical specifications, and guidelines, including energy efficient and environmental measures.
- Thorough knowledge of the residential construction industry, including the permitting process, building codes, sub‐contracting, new home marketing, real estate sales, etc.
- Must be able to work remotely and independently using vehicle throughout the greater Portland metropolitan area, organize time effectively and keep appointments.
- Bachelors degree and minimum 4‐8 years professional experience preferred
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record and be able to occasionally carry heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs).
How to Apply
Please submit the following materials to apply for this position (PDF or Word format). Failure to include this specificity will discount your application from being reviewed or considered. Thank you for observing our detailed requirements.
- Resume
- Cover letter detailing qualifications and salary requirements
- Three professional references (can provide on request, if preferred)
Email application materials to:
[email protected]
Subject line should read: “LEED Associate – Last name, First name”
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Organization: Ursinus College Office of Sustainability (OS)
Job Title: Sustainability Program Coordinator (SPC)
Location: Collegeville, PA
Hours and Compensation: Full time, TBD
Position Dates: Begin immediately
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Posted On: May 23, 2012
Organization Overview
The UC Green Office of Sustainability at Ursinus College seeks to support student achievement by creating an atmosphere where creative, critical thinking about sustainability and environmental topics is paired with conscious citizenship. We provide students with opportunities to act independently on self-designed, campus community-oriented sustainability projects. This makes them accountable to their peers as well as to their own personal goals. As a program, we take an active approach to complex campus-wide issues and work collaboratively with stakeholders throughout the College community to build a more sustainable tomorrow. Our program, through multiple avenues, facilitates the synergistic development, implementation and evaluation of multiple sustainability initiatives across campus, from student interns to meeting our commitment to work towards climate neutrality. The UC Green program supports Ursinus as a leader in liberal arts education and sustainability.
Description
Applications are now being accepted for a full-time Sustainability Program Coordinator (SPC) to join the Ursinus College Office of Sustainability (OS). The SPC will collaborate with other OS staff to create/maintain cohesive programming across all levels of the College. He or she will coordinate existing campus-wide sustainability initiatives involving students, faculty, staff, and administrators, and foster a culture of sustainability across the campus.
Responsibilities
The SPC will be responsible for facilitating student involvement in sustainability initiatives including coordinating volunteers, classes, and student groups; developing new sustainability initiatives in conjunction with faculty, staff, and administrators; facilitating growth of projects initiated by faculty and students; overseeing administrative and logistical details of ongoing programs and projects; promoting OS programming internally and externally including, but not limited to, the development of written material and attendance at meetings and conferences; and providing advice and support to students, student groups, and the campus community on sustainability issues.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in environmental studies or related interdisciplinary field;
- Three to five years’ professional experience working on sustainability initiatives, preferably in a higher education setting;
- Professional experience overseeing undergraduate or graduate students;
- Excellent written and oral communications skills;
- A demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively without daily supervision, and to coordinate and lead multiple complex sustainability programs simultaneously involving a large number of diverse participants; and
- A willingness to work outside of regular office hours as necessary to support student initiatives.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and list of three references to the Human Resources Office via email to [email protected]. Cover letter should be specific in describing relevant experience and abilities. For information about the Office of Sustainability at Ursinus College, please see www.ursinus.edu/UCGreen. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Organization: Green Business Network
Job Title: Marketing and Membership Director
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: Full time, $40K-$45K annual + benefits
Position Dates: June 11, 2012
Application Deadline: May 28, 2012
Posted On: May 23, 2012
Organization Overview
Green America’s Green Business Network (GBN) is the first, largest and most diverse network of small green businesses, offering a tiered green business certification that is designed to educate and acknowledge businesses about social and environmental responsibility. Founded in 1983.
Description
This position is responsible for managing the Green Business Network’s membership and marketing areas working closely with the GBN Director, Online Membership Coordinator, certification team and interns.
This position is the key liaison with GBN members and potential members and includes: Outreach and recruitment to build membership; Retention and renewals of existing members; PR/outreach/social media to promote GBN; and managing/development of membership benefits to serve the members.
Responsibilities
1. Membership and Revenue Growth
- Manage New Member Recruitment and Renewals.
- Develop, write and implement new member recruitment and renewal strategies.
- Develop new joint membership programs and work with the current joint membership programs.
- Members Relations: responsible for cultivating and maintaining excellent relationships with members and facilitating connections amongst members.
- Monthly reporting on growth and work with Division Director in new ways to build membership.
- Manage GBN Leadership Forum of large businesses that contribute and donate to GBN.
- Manage the webinar series that provides tools and best practices to members and peers.
- Supervise all membership touch points provided by the Membership Assistant.
- Oversee/participate in the National Green Pages annual process of producing the directory listings that profiles Green Business Network members.
2. Social Media, Web and Print Marketing
- Manage and innovate the social media and communications strategy including Facebook, Twitter, and the member listserv.
- Manage and innovate the print branding and communications of all GBN print materials.
3. PR and Outreach
- Develop relations with other trade organizations and serve as resource person on green business.
- Serve as a spokesperson and speaker at events as requested.
- Assist in PR and outreach to media and perform interviews as needed.
4. Technical Management:
- Work with Technology to improve and integrate all new systems – major work in 2012.
- Manage membership database to ensure data integrity as well as accuracy of data entry procedures. Develop reporting needs assisting and creating reports.
5. Green Business Pavilion and Green Festivals
- Develop business programming, market, and staff the Green Business Pavilion(s) at all the Green Festivals in 5 cities each year. (Green Festivals in its 11th year is a project of Green America – greenfestivals.org)
- Work with Green Festival partners, especially the Seven Star sales team in exhibitor relations and in welcoming new exhibitors into GBN.
6. Royalty Programs:
- Ensure that all current royalty programs (earned income programs) are marketed to GBN members and achieve their goals.
- Develop new royalty programs that will meet the needs of small businesses.
7. Strategic and General Management:
- Work with the GBN director and GBN staff to develop overall GBN strategic development, , annual operating plans and budgets.
- Supervise GBN staff and perform annual reviews.
8. Green America General Staff Responsibilities:
- Participate in general staff meetings, fun days, annual operating plan process and Board meetings as requested.
- Serve on special teams or committees as needed.
Qualifications
- Proven marketing, membership development and fundraising experience 3-5 yrs.
- Membership services skills.
- Excellent writer, excellent verbal skills.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Experience with social media and web marketing.
- Project management – ability to learn quickly and synthesize a large amount of information.
- Experience in managing multiple projects and concurrent deadlines.
- Experience with Database management and experience with Excel, Access, and Word.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Interest in working with/learning about the socially and environmentally responsible business community.
- Ability to work independently and in teams.
- Ability to travel for work – up to 8 times per year.
- MBA or masters level work in related fields, highly preferred.
How to Apply
Send cover letter and resume to Denise Hamler, [email protected]
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Organization: Chewonki Foundation, Inc
Job Title: Seasonal Farm Apprentice
Location: Wiscasset, ME
Hours and Compensation: room and board, stipend of $100/wk
Benefits: insurance
Position Dates: summer
Application Deadline: rolling
Posted on: May 15
Organization Overview
Chewonki Foundation, Inc., is a year-round, nonprofit environmental education center based on a 400-acre peninsula in mid-coast Maine. We offer semester school for high school juniors, summer camps for boys and girls, co-ed wilderness expeditions for teens and adults, programs for independent and public school groups, and traveling natural history programs. Visit our web site at www.chewonki.org The farm itself is small and diversified, and its primary goal is to educate program participants while producing food, wood products, and fiber for the community. There are approximately 15 acres of open land. One acre is cultivated for vegetable gardens and the remaining 14 are pasture and hay fields. There are also approximately 150 acres of managed woodlot. The gardens are intensively managed and are the primary focus of our work during the growing season, producing 10-15,000 pounds of vegetables annually for consumption in our dining hall. We raise livestock for milk, meat, and fiber. We keep one or more dairy cows, which we milk by hand and breed them annually, resulting in steady milk production as well as beef for the kitchen. The farm keeps 7-10 brood ewes, producing 10-12 lambs each spring, for meat and fiber. We raise 40-100 laying hens, free-ranging most of the year. One hundred and fifty broilers are pasture-pen raised in the late summer/fall and slaughtered on-site. Spring piglets are purchased in May and raised throughout the growing season for fall slaughter. One Belgian draft horse provides much of the power for the farm operation including plowing and garden cultivation; hay cutting, tedding, and raking; winter logging and wood hauling; and a wide variety of other tasks. We are always looking for ways to expand our knowledge and effective, safe utilization of draft horsepower. Whenever possible, horsepower is emphasized as a sustainable and rewarding method of accomplishing valuable labor. We also have a tractor that we use primarily for moving material, turning the compost, cutting hay, and clipping pasture. We cut between 5-10 acres of our own hay with a sickle bar mower and bring it in loose. We buy in the remainder of our hay in bales from a local farmer. During hay season we retrieve the bales directly from local fields after he cuts them and unload them into our barn loft. The farm, in cooperation with the Maintenance staff, maintains the majority ofits own buildings, grounds, and
machinery.
Mission
Chewonki is dedicated to helping people grow individually and in community with others by providing
educational experiences that foster an understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of the natural world and that
emphasize the power of focused, collective effort.
Objective
Education is central to Chewonki’s mission and to that end the Apprentice must consider him/herself a teacher
as well as a learning farmer. Our working farm is the context for our educational programs, rather than a
traditional classroom setting, the Apprentice needs to be comfortable and adept with teaching as he/she works
alongside students and program staff
Responsibilities
• Help with tasks necessary for the production of crops and care of livestock
• Integrate workhorse into general farm tasks
• Help with maintenance and care of pasture and harvesting of hay
• Work with Semester School students during the academic year through work program and chores
• Work with Boys Camp participants and Outdoor Classroom students on various work projects during the
season
• Assist in overseeing student summer farm help
• Organize and maintain tools (mechanized and otherwise)
• Maintain buildings in coordination with facilities department
• Attend various staff meetings
Chores to care for livestock are done at the beginning and end of every day throughout the year. Generally, our
workday is between ten to 11 hours daily, five days a week, and can be more during hay season. Chore weekend
responsibilities alternate with “off” weekends. All farm crew members will attend Food Action Committee
meetings.
February – March: Semester School in session, work program, focus on firewood and woodlot work, early hoop
house growing, seed starting, portable fence repair, and lambing
April – May: Semester School and Outdoor Classroom in session, work program, seed starting, garden
plowing/cultivating/planting, pasture rotation, mowing, fence maintenance
June-August: Boys Camp in session, Farm Activity support, intensive garden and pasture work, haying,
harvesting for kitchen
September –December: Semester School and Outdoor Classroom in session, work program, harvesting and
storing crops, processing meat birds, cover cropping, manure spreading, machinery repair and winterizing,
livestock to slaughter, begin wood season preparations
Late December – January: Semester School and Outdoor Classroom on break, farm crew takes approximately
three weeks of downtime doing only chores and necessary tasks. Late January farm crew prepares for the
Semester.
Qualifications
• Interest in education-based, diversified farming
• Good communication skills
• Ability to live and work in a small community
• Ability to oversee a work crew, as well as manage projects collaboratively
How to Apply:
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, three references w/contact information to the address below or by fax
or email (single file electronic submission preferred).
Human Resources
Chewonki Foundation, Inc
485 Chewonki Neck Road
Wiscasset, Maine 04578
[email protected]
207-882-9564 Confidential Fax
