Organization: Institute for Transportation & Development Policy
Job Title: Outreach and Policy Intern
Location: New York, NY
Hours and Compensation: 15 hours/week minimum and possible stipend
Application Deadline: open until filled
Position Dates: starting late January
Posted On: Jan. 15, 2013
Organization Overview
The Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP) is a not-for-profit organization based in New York City with offices in Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Guangzhou, Ahmedabad, Jakarta, and Bogota. ITDP works to promote environmentally sustainable and socially equitable transportation policies and projects around the world, with an emphasis on developing countries. ITDP’s programs focus on bus rapid transit, cycling and walking, travel demand management, parking, and urban revitalization. More information about ITDP can be found at www.itdp.org.
Description
ITDP is seeking an Outreach and Policy Intern to begin work in January 2013 across departments and on a variety of projects. The intern will report to the Director of Development, and work closely with all members of the team. read more…
Organization: New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission
Job Title: Fisheries Seasonal Intern
Location: Lowell, MA
Hours and Compensation: full time and paid
Application Deadline: open until filled
Position Dates: Start date for the six month term will be March 4, 2013 and end date will be September 4, 2013 (not to exceed six months). Start date for the three month position will be March 18, 2013 and end date will be May 18, 2013 (not to exceed three months).
Posted On: Jan. 2, 2013
Organization Overview
The New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC), located in Lowell, Massachusetts, serves to protect, preserve, and restore water quality in the Northeast.
The Hudson River Estuary Management Program was established, pursuant to Section 11-0306 of New York State’s Environmental Conservation Law. The programs were undertaken to protect and improve the natural and human resources of the Hudson River Basin. Partners in the program include the NYS DEC Division of Water, NEIWPCC and other federal state and local agencies. Projects may include, but not be limited to, nonpoint source pollution, wetlands
protection, toxics pollutants, stormwater and combined sewer overflows, pollution prevention, and overall watershed and resource protection.
Description
NEIWPCC is seeking three six-month interns and one three-month intern (40 hours/week) for a paid internship to assist with fishery dependent and independent sampling programs to assess spawning stocks of river herring species with in Hudson River. These studies provide information critical to fulfilling key initiatives of the Governor’s Hudson River Estuary Management Program (HREMP) and data requirements of important interstate fishery management compacts. read more…
Organization: National Wildlife Federation
Job Title: Climate & Energy Intern
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: 40 hours/week and $10/hour
Application Deadline: open until filled
Position Dates: 30 weeks
Posted On: Jan. 11, 2013
Organization Overview
National Wildlife Federation is America’s conservation organization passionate about protecting wildlife for our children’s future.
Description
The NWF National Advocacy Center seeks a motivated individual with strong organization skills for a full-time paid 30-week internship in Washington, DC. The intern for the Climate & Energy team at NWF will work to build support for domestic legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to promote adoption of clean energy technology.
Major team initiatives include federal initiatives to drive America away from dirty, polluting fossil fuel energy and towards cleaner, more efficient alternatives. The intern will play a key role in the development and communication of key Climate & Energy policy priorities for the organization. read more…
Organization: Kinship Foundation
Job Title: Kinship Conservation Fellow
Location: Bellingham, Washington
Hours and Compensation: $6,000 stipend and lodging for 1 month program
Application Deadline: Jan. 26, 2013
Position Dates: June 29 – July 26, 2013
Organization Overview
Established in 2001, Kinship’s mission is to develop a community of leaders dedicated to collaborative approaches to environmental issues with an emphasis on market-based principles. For more information about Kinship Conservation Fellows, please contact Catherine Rabenstine at (312) 803-6200, [email protected], or visit www.KinshipFellows.org.
Kinship Foundation has opened applications for its 2013 cohort of Kinship Conservation Fellows. Eighteen applicants will be selected as Fellows, awarded a $6,000 stipend and lodging for the month-long program, and gain membership into a global community of inspired leaders. read more…
Organization: The Climate Trust
Job Title: Project Analyst
Location: Portland, OR
Hours and Compensation: full time and a competitive salary with exceptional benefits
Application Deadline: open until filled
Posted On: Jan. 12, 2013
Organization Overview
The Climate Trust’s mission is to provide expertise, financing, and inspiration to accelerate innovative climate solutions that endure.
Description
This position, based in Portland, Oregon, is responsible for providing analytical expertise to support The Climate Trust’s project acquisition efforts primarily in the forestry sector, climate services initiatives, and management of our 20 plus greenhouse gas mitigation project portfolio. The position requires an individual with strong technical and analytical capabilities, interpersonal skills, and project evaluation expertise. read more…
Organization: Verified Carbon Standard
Job Title: Program Manager
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: Full Time & A competitive salary, along with a generous bonus structure, is available and other terms and conditions will be discussed during the application process.
Application Deadline: Feb. 8, 2013
Posted On: Jan. 11, 2013
Organization Overview
Launched in November 2007, the VCS is the leading global greenhouse gas (GHG) standard and program in the voluntary carbon market. Increasingly, emerging GHG programs around the world look to the VCS for best practices and guidance as they develop their own systems. Since our inception, almost 1,000 projects around the world have issued more than 113 million Verified Carbon Units.
Description
The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) seeks a bright and ambitious Program Manager to guide the continuing growth of the world’s largest voluntary greenhouse gas program. The right person for this position will oversee the work of validation/verification bodies (VVBs) and VCS registries working under the VCS Program, manage a growing staff of program officers and play an important role in the on-going development of the program. read more…
Organization: Conservation International
Job Title: Intern, Strategic Engagement Team, Center for Environment and Peace
Location: Arlington, VA
Hours and Compensation: at least 15 hours/week – no pay specified
Application Deadline: open
Position Dates: flexible
Posted On: Jan. 14, 2013
Organization Overview
Through science, policy and field work, we’re applying smart solutions to protect the resources that we all depend on. We help communities, countries and societies protect tropical forests, lush grasslands, rivers, wetlands, abundant lakes and the sea. Only through properly valuing the essential services these ecosystems provide can we create a sustainable development path that will benefit all people for generations to come.
Description
Conservation International (CI) is looking for an intern to work with the Strategic Engagement team, within CI’s Center for Environment and Peace (CEP), which engages governments to help them balance conservation with their respective development goals, economic interests and political realities. This position will support the preparation for upcoming major international meetings with implications for the conservation of natural capital, including UN Convention meetings (UNFCCC and UNCBD) and other relevant meetings so that engagement is logistically effective and achieves organizational goals and outcomes. read more…
Organization: SeaWeb
Job Title: Communications Intern
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Hours and Compensation: 20 hours/week minimum and unpaid
Application Deadline: rolling
Position Dates: flexible
Posted On: Jan. 11, 2013
Organization Overview
SeaWeb, an international, nonprofit, communications organization dedicated to using the science of communications to convince people to take greater responsibility for ocean health.
SeaWeb has offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, London, Paris, Fiji and Papua New Guinea. SeaWeb is the only international, non-profit organization exclusively dedicated to using the science of communications to convince people to take greater responsibility for ocean health. We work collaboratively to inform and empower diverse ocean voices and conservation champions in strategic, targeted sectors to encourage market solutions, policies and behaviors that result
in a healthy thriving ocean. We transform knowledge into action by shining a spotlight on workable, science-based solutions to the most serious threats facing the ocean such as climate change, pollution and over-exploitation. Our Washington, D.C. office is located in Silver Spring, Maryland (within one block from the Silver Spring Metro station).
Description
SeaWeb seeks an Intern to be based in the Washington, D.C. area office. The Intern will provide support to the communications team. This internship is a valuable opportunity for someone who is dedicated to improving ocean conservation and gaining experience working for a non-profit organization. Hours are flexible to accommodate class schedule or other commitments. We request a minimum commitment of 20 hours a week, and prefer someone who can work four days a week. read more…
Organization: Climate Corps Bay Area
Job Title: Multiple Positions
Location: Bay Area, California
Hours and Compensation:
In exchange for their service, each Member receives the following benefits:
- Living Allowance of Approximately $1200 per month (before taxes)
- Segal Education Award of approximately $2500 at the completion of service
- Forbearance on existing qualified student loans and payment of interest accrued during your service
- Childcare Assistance — (to qualifying Members), paid to an eligible provider of your choice
- Significant professional development training.
Application Deadline: rolling for immediate opening
Position Dates: Jan – August 2013
Posted On: Jan. 11, 2013
Organization Overview
See Website for even more positions: http://www.climatecorps-bayarea.org
In 2010-11 CCBA:
- Helped 85% of Members obtain jobs or return to school in a sustainability field
- Provided over 200 hours of professional development training to Members
- Implemented or accelerated over 50 GHG mitigation projects
- Contributed over 40,000 hrs towards Bay Area Climate Protection Efforts
- Realized 81% improvement in emissions reductions in 75% of programs
- Recruited and Supported 1450+ Volunteers for a total of 5,400 hours
Description
For these mid year placements (from January – August 2013) 4 AmeriCorps Members will work with either nonprofits or local governments on greenhouse gas emissions reductions programs, including energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, waste conservation campaigns, and sustainability education and outreach. This program will bring AmeriCorps’ well-established “service as a solution” model for community action to the arena of climate change management. During the 900 hour Term of Service Members spend approximately 3/4 of their time on program implementation and 1/4 of their time on volunteer coordination. read more…
Organization: ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability
Job Title: Climate Intern
Location: Bonn, Germany
Hours and Compensation: full time with 880 € before tax and social insurance fees
Application Deadline: Jan. 31, 2013
Position Dates: Feb – August 2013
Posted On: Jan. 11, 2013
Organization Overview
“ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability” is the world’s leading association of cities and local governments dedicated to sustainable development. ICLEI is a powerful movement of 12 mega-cities, 100 super-cities and urban regions, 450 large cities as well as 450 small and medium-sized cities and towns in 84 countries. ICLEI promotes local action for global sustainability and supports cities to become sustainable, resilient, resource-efficient, biodiverse, low-carbon; to build a smart infrastructure; and to develop an inclusive, green urban economy with the ultimate aim is to achieve healthy and happy communities.
ICLEI´s Global Climate Program focuses on 3 main action areas; mitigation, adaptation and advocacy. ICLEI also acts as the focal point of local government and municipal authorities constituency at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, hosts the Secretariat of the World Mayors Council on Climate Change (WMCCC) and Bonn Center for Local Climate Action and Reporting (carbonn) that operates the carbonn Cities Climate Registry (cCCR). We work in a highly multicultural environment and in a truly global fashion with partners around the globe.
Description
The successful candidate will be a part of the international team ICLEI World Secretariat based in Bonn, Germany and working within the team of the project “Promoting Low Emission Urban Development Strategies in Emerging Economy Countries”. read more…
Organization: Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy
Job Title: Research Associate
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: full time with competitive salary
Application Deadline: Feb. 11, 2013
Posted On: Jan. 11, 2013
Organization Overview
CDDEP is a public health research organization with offices in Washington, D.C. and New Delhi. Its mission is “to produce independent, multidisciplinary research to advance the health and well-being of human populations in the United States and around the world.” Founded in 2009 as a center of Resources for the Future, CDDEP is now an independent non-profit organization. CDDEP’s team of economists, epidemiologists, disease modelers, policy and risk analysts carry out research on malaria, antibiotic resistance, disease control priorities, environmental health, alcohol and tobacco, and various other diseases. Research is divided across four areas: disease dynamics and behavior, disease dynamics and information structure, delivery of new technologies for disease control, and innovative financing.
Description
The Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy (CDDEP) seeks an independent thinker with at least five years of experience in global health for a position in Washington, D.C. with the Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership (GARP). The successful candidate will work under the direction of the project coordinator, bringing ideas and energy to GARP, which operates in six countries in Africa and Asia. He or she will help to establish GARP in two additional countries and liaise with national working group members in the established programs. Some travel is required. read more…
Organization: Oceana
Job Title: Policy Intern
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: Paid, 40 hours/week
Application Deadline: currently accepting applications for late January/early February.
Position Dates: 3-6 months, flexible
Posted On: Jan. 9, 2013
Description
Oceana seeks a Policy Intern to work closely with the policy team in support of its advocacy work. The intern will assist on a variety of projects including writing, editing and researching. There may be opportunities to accompany staff to Congressional and Administration meetings, attend hearings, and network with other ocean advocates. read more…
Organization: Institute for Applied Ecology
Job Title: Conservation Research Internship
Location: Corvallis, OR
Hours and Compensation: $10.00/hr plus travel expenses associated with overnight field work (food and lodging). Housing in Corvallis is not provided.
Application Deadline: Feb. 4, 2013
Position Dates: April 8 – July 25 with possible extension
Posted On: Jan. 8, 2013
Organization Overview
The mission of the Institute for Applied Ecology is to conserve native ecosystems through restoration, research and education.
Description
The Conservation Research Program at the Institute for Applied Ecology (www.appliedeco.org) will be hiring up to five interns this summer for field work and related activities. Our paid positions are intended to provide field experience to individuals considering conservation biology or restoration ecology as a career. Internships are partially supported by the Native Plant Society of Oregon, and interns are encouraged to write a short article for the NPSO Bulletin and contribute to our research blog.
Interns will work on a variety of projects throughout the state of Oregon, including rare plant habitat surveys, threatened and endangered species research and monitoring, and invasive species research. Approximately 50% of the work is conducted out-of-town/overnight (accommodations include both hotels and primitive camping sites). Internships will start April 8th. Internships will last until July 25th, with the potential for an extension. read more…
Organization: Worldwatch Institute
Job Title: Climate & Energy Intern: Climate-Compatible Development in the Caribbean
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: Part time/full time (flexible) – unpaid
Application Deadline: rolling
Position Dates: 3 months (and flexible for longer commitment) starting in January 2013
Posted On: Jan. 8, 2013
Organization Overview
Climate & Energy Program, Worldwatch Institute: Worldwatch’s Climate & Energy program identifies key components of energy and transportation systems that aim to de-carbonize the global economy, boost energy efficiency, spur innovation and job creation, address resource scarcity, and reduce local environmental pollution. Our team focuses on a variety of important topics including international climate policy and finance, climate-compatible development strategies, and small-scale renewable energy entrepreneurship.
Description
The Worldwatch Institute, headquartered in Washington DC, seeks to hire DC-based interns to work in our Climate & Energy program. The successful candidate will work closely with Institute staff to conduct research and analysis on issues related to international climate negotiations, climate finance, renewable energy policy, and low-emissions development strategies, with a particular geographic focus on the Caribbean region. read more…
Organization: Oceana
Job Title: Campaign Director, Climate
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: full time and salary is negotiable. Oceana provides a competitive total compensation package, including comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 403(b) plan, and generous leave.
Application Deadline: Feb. 28, 2013
Posted On: Jan. 9, 2013
Description
Oceana, an international conservation organization dedicated to protecting the world’s oceans, is seeking a Campaign Director for its Washington, DC office. The Campaign Director will lead a multidisciplinary team to plan, develop, implement and win Oceana’s policy campaigns on climate and energy issues. Candidates must have experience working on and leading campaigns designed to make changes in environmental policy, or a related issue area. To be successful, the candidate should be a skilled and experienced manager, a strategic thinker, and have background in energy policy, marine pollution or climate issues. read more…
Organization: Food & Water Watch
Job Title: Spring Research & Policy Internship – Food Team
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: This position is 16-25 hours per week, and will run for 10 weeks. Fall internships are unpaid.
Application Deadline: rolling
Position Dates: Spring 2013
Posted On: Jan. 9, 2013
Organization Overview
Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns that challenge the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources, empower people to take action and transform the public consciousness about what we eat and drink. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets. For more information check out our website at www.foodandwaterwatch.org.
Description
The Food Research & Policy intern will work directly with the food team to challenge factory farms and other industrialized agriculture, and promote local, sustainable food systems. This position mainly involves policy research to support the efforts of the food campaign. read more…
Organization: Haitian American Caucus
Job Title: Environmental Sustainability Internship
Location: Croix des Bouquets, Haiti
Hours and Compensation: 40 hours a week and unpaid
Application Deadline:
Session 1: May 27th to June 30th – Application Deadline: April 1st
Session 2: July 8th to August 11th – Application Deadline: May 1st
Position Dates:
Session 1: May 27th to June 30th
Session 2: July 8th to August 11th
Posted On: Jan. 9, 2013
Description
The internship program consists of three main components:
- Service projects – work on and off the HAC compound in your area of focus
- Visit partner organizations – travel to other non-profits in the area to tour their facilities and learn about development work being done all over Haiti
- Cultural Excursions – visit various landmarks throughout Port au Prince and provinces
Accommodations: Interns live in a shared space on the second floor of our compound. 3 meals a day, twin or bunk style beds, Western style bathrooms with running water, and wi-fi internet access is available for all interns. Haitian Creole lessons will also be provided. Interns are expected to pay an accommodation fee for their housing, meals, and transportation in Haiti. They are also responsible for airfare and any personal expenses throughout the program.
Agriculture and Environment
Much of the food purchased within Haiti has been imported and comes at a higher price to the consumer than if the product was grown locally. HAC-Haiti strongly believes in the skills and efforts of our local small land owning farmers and seeks to continue to provide them with support and skills training that will help them expand their practices and sell their goods to a larger community. In addition to our agricultural skills program we also run an animal husbandry program. read more…
http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/apa/3530025750.html
$750 Studio apartment (Rhinebeck / Red Hook)
We have a studio apartment for rent in Rhinebeck.
Basement apartment has a private entrance, bath, and kitchen.
All utilities are included.
The room comes furnished with a bed, desk and dresser or can come unfurnished.
Big back yard with flower garden, veggie garden and a bbq.
References, first month (prorated) and security deposit required.
Close to Bard, CIA, Marist and Omega.
Please provide phone number.
No smokers please.
No pets please
Contact Yvette: [email protected]
Organization: Audubon New York
Job Title: 2013 Women in Conservation Fellow
Location: Albany, NY
Hours and Compensation: Approximately 25-30 hours per week and Paid (not specified)
Application Deadline: Jan. 31, 2013
Position Dates: January 2013 – June 2013
Posted On: Jan. 7, 2013
Organization Overview
Now in its second century, Audubon is dedicated to protecting birds and other wildlife and the habitat that supports them. Audubon’s mission is engaging people in bird conservation on a hemispheric scale through science, policy, education and on-the-ground conservation action. By mobilizing and aligning its network of Chapters, Centers, State and Important Bird Area programs in the four major migratory flyways in the Americas, the organization will bring the full power of Audubon to bear on protecting common and threatened bird species and the critical habitat they need to survive. And as part of BirdLife International, Audubon will join people in over 100 in-country organizations all working to protect a network of Important Bird Areas around the world, leveraging the impact of actions they take at a local level. What defines Audubon’s unique value is a powerful grassroots network of nearly 500 local chapters, 23 state offices, 43 Audubon Centers, Important Bird Area Programs in 46 states, and 700 staff across the country. Audubon is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Help Audubon build & further develop its exciting Woman in Conservation Program! We are now accepting applications for our Women in Conservation Fellowship position.
Description
This paid fellowship/internship position will be based at Audubon’s national headquarters in their beautiful Platinum LEED Certified “green” offices in New York City. S/he will work directly with Audubon’s development staff on the Women in Conservation Program and the organization’s prestigious Rachel Carson Award. Additionally the s/he will be working with Award Council Founding Chair, Allison Rockefeller, in her midtown offices near Rockefeller Center.
As a result of this experience, the intern/fellow will have the opportunity to:
- Be introduced to the environmental non-profit world, National Audubon Society and the concept and developments of its Women in Conservation Program.
- Work alongside Audubon staff and other key players and individuals that are invested in the mission and success of the program.
- Tailor projects and duties in order to showcase your individual strengths, talents and interests.
- Contribute to projects in the areas of Non-Profit Project Management, Public Relations, Event Planning, Donor Relations, Press and Publications, Design Work, and Website Development. read more…
Organization: Climate Reality Project
Job Title: Solutions Associate
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: Salary TBD based upon skills and experience. Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, 401K, etc.
Application Deadline: January 22, 2013
Position Dates: start date Feb. 15, 2013
Posted On: Jan. 7, 2013
Organization Overview
The Climate Reality Project, a nonprofit organization founded by former Vice President Al Gore, is fast-paced organization that uses cutting-edge advertising and communications strategies to demonstrate the urgency and solvability of the climate crisis.
Description
The Climate Reality Project, a nonprofit organization founded by former Vice President Al Gore, is offering a full-time position on its Solutions Team. The Solutions Associate will play an integral role in a fast-paced organization that uses cutting-edge advertising and communications strategies to demonstrate the urgency and solvability of the climate crisis. read more…
