Organization: The Climate Reality Project
Job Title: Solutions Fellow
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: monthly stipend (and medical, dental, vision)
Position Dates: Sept. 2012 – Nov. 2012
Application Deadline: Sept. 4, 2012
Posted On: Aug. 29, 2012
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 three-month fellowship (September-November 2012) on its Solutions Team. The Solutions Fellow 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.
Responsibilities
Working in The Climate Reality Project’s Washington, D.C. office, the Solutions Fellow will track developments in climate solutions and climate and energy policy. The candidate will help review relevant reports and studies, attend conferences and hearings, assist in writing briefing documents, generate blog content and perform miscellaneous research and administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in energy technology, engineering, economics, environmental science or a relevant field.
- Excellent analytical research skills and a passion for accuracy.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.
- Flexibility to accommodate irregular and sometimes long work hours.
How to Apply
Please send a resume, cover letter and 1-2 page writing sample to [email protected]
This session will look at the latest issues and policies in planning and designing urban mobility networks and how these can best integrate with greenway and trail networks to create seamless metro-wide systems.
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The first 100 to sign up for the webinar receive a complimentary digital copy of the bookThe Third Mode: Towards a Green Society (Once the webinar has taken place, you will receive a coupon and instructions to receive your complimentary digital copy of the book.)
Jeff Olson, a partner with Alta Planning + Design, has just written a new book called The Third Mode: Towards a Green Society. This webinar will be the national launch event for The Third Mode, and is hosted by American trails.
The webinar will connect to the book’s theme with simultaneous presentations by three of America’s leaders in active mobility joining in from three different places:
- Jeff Olson will be at the American Metropolitan Planning Organization conference in Saratoga Springs, NY;
- Andy Clarke, President of the League of American Bicyclists will be at the ProWalk/ProBike Conference in Long Beach, CA, and
- Bob Searns, Chairman of the Board of American Trails and Owner of The Greenway Team will moderate from Denver, CO.
Communities around the globe are looking for better solutions that engage more people in traveling by bike, on foot, and other human powered modes for both transportation and recreation. In the face of an epidemic of physical inactivity, climate change, and rising energy costs, this know-how is becoming increasingly important for public health and quality of life. These improvements are increasingly recognized as essential for communities to be competitive as places to live and to attract new businesses.
This session will look at the latest issues and policies in the planning and design of urban mobility networks and how these can best integrate with greenway and trail networks to create seamless metro-wide systems. The webinar will provide participants with a chance to see how the trails and active transportation movement can be seen as part of larger cultural trends. We will also look at the current funding environment in the face of the new MAP-21 federal legislation and how to best navigate change. A free e-book copy of the The Third Mode will be provided to the first 100 people who register for the webinar. Proceeds from this webinar and national book launch event will benefit American Trails.
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DATE: Wednesday, September 12, 2012
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The Center for Sustainability, Greensburg GreenTown, and GreenTown Joplin are proud to present the 2012 Sustainable Disaster Recovery Conference to be held on the campus of Saint Louis University on Monday, October 29 and Tuesday, October 30.
The conference aims to help cities stricken by natural disasters rebuild strong, livable communities by identifying ways to efficiently and effectively weave elements of sustainability into the disaster recovery process, while increasing collaboration among all parties working toward this goal.
Greensburg, Kansas is a model city for sustainable disaster recovery and green rebuilding. They are now providing measured building performance that proves the benefits of sustainable design. Learn more.
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Questions: Contact the Center for Sustainability
Organization: HIGHSTEAD AND THE WILDLANDS AND WOODLANDS INITIATIVE
Job Title: Communications Director
Location: Redding, CT or Boston, MA
Hours and Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with experience
Position Dates: Full Time
Application Deadline: Sept. 26, 2012
Posted On: Aug. 30, 2012
Organization Overview
Highstead is a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving the natural landscapes of New England. Highstead is located on 100-plus acres of conserved land in Redding, Connecticut and has a staff of six conservation professionals. It was founded in 1982 as an arboretum and wooded natural area and has expanded into a regional conservation organization that works to advance the W&W Initiative in partnership with the Harvard Forest, Harvard University (harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu) and in collaboration with an expanding number of regional partners. The Communications Director will report to the Conservation Director of Highstead, who is also the W&W Initiative Coordinator.
The goal of Highstead and the W&W partners is to ensure that Wildlands and Woodlands**, A Vision for the New England Landscape, an influential 2010 report spearheaded by Harvard Forest scientists and a team of academics across the region, becomes an effective, enduring, and widely-embraced conservation initiative. W&W has already crafted a number of value-added regional initiatives. A central strategy for success includes development and implementation of a compelling multi-media outreach and communications plan.
**New England-wide Wildlands and Woodlands (W&W) Initiative (www.wildlandsandwoodlands.org), which seeks to inspire people across the region to double the pace of conservation and protect at least 70% of the landscape in forests and also increase sustainable farming.
Description
A creative self-starter with an extensive communications background and strong conservation ethic to be the Communications Director of Highstead (www.highstead.net). The Communications Director will develop and implement a comprehensive outreach and communications plan for the rapidly evolving, New England-wide Wildlands and Woodlands (W&W) Initiative.
The ideal candidate will have a background in regional conservation as well as communications and will be committed to the Wildlands and Woodlands vision. S/he will welcome the challenge of stepping into a newly created role and working with Highstead’s Conservation Director and a diverse leadership team at Highstead and the Harvard Forest to shape and implement innovative and sophisticated print, digital, and social communication strategies that resonate regionally and inspire people to double the pace of conservation in New England.
This is a full-time position based in Redding, CT with limited evening and weekend work and occasional regional travel for W&W events. The position may also be based at Highstead’s small Boston, MA office, in which case regular weekly presence (1-2 days/week) in Redding will be required. The Communications Director is supervised by the Conservation Director of Highstead and works in close partnership with the Communications Director of Harvard Forest, the W&W leadership, and the Highstead Board of Directors. Highstead is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a generous benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities
General Outreach and Communication
• Develop and coordinate a comprehensive outreach and communication strategy to advance the Wildlands and Woodlands Initiative, with a focus on traditional media augmented by web/social media.
• Help shape the public messages and identity for the W&W Initiative and develop new approaches for positioning W&W effectively within target markets in order to build broad-based, regional support.
• Help shape the public messages and identity for Highstead as a natural area and organization that embodies the W&W vision.
• Design, coordinate and monitor an online communication plan utilizing the web and social networking tools, including oversight of both the W&W and Highstead websites.
• Identify and implement robust communication technologies for recording and broadcasting meetings, lectures, video specials, and other events to expand the visibility of the W&W Initiative.
• Manage activities, communications, and outreach for special events, workshops, meetings, and conferences.
• Oversee and manage the communication activities of office staff and interns; coordinate closely with the outreach and communication staff at the Harvard Forest and other partners.
Media Relations
• Develop and implement a comprehensive media strategy for the W&W Initiative including earned, paid advertising, feature story opportunities, and new media presence.
• Implement media roll-out activities related to major W&W projects.
• Engage writers and journalists in the W&W Initiative through activities such as workshops and field trips.
Publications and Multi-Media Content
• Develop, coordinate, help write, edit, and oversee the production and dissemination of W&W publications, including annual W&W Updates and e-newsletters as well as targeted W&W initiatives.
• Develop, coordinate, help write, edit, and oversee the production of the Highstead newsletter, event announcements, and other publications.
• Lead new approaches to creating and distributing multi-media content related to W&W.
Qualifications
• Masters in communications-related field and environmental experience or degree or equivalent experience in environmental journalism.
• Minimum of five years experience in cause marketing, public relations, media campaigns, and non-profit communication.
• Familiarity with the New England landscape and a commitment to its conservation.
• Fluency with conservation and science and ability to translate complex information into persuasive text appropriate for multiple media formats and conservation outreach.
• Nonprofit organization experience or demonstrated understanding of the nonprofit environment.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Extensive event organization and promotion experience.
• Demonstrated success in organizational branding and positioning.
• Strong experience with website development and content management systems.
• Proficiency in videography and new media tools.
• Strong organizational habits, extremely detail-oriented and quality-focused.
• Ability to organize time, manage varied activities, and balance multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Willingness to travel regionally on occasion in support of W&W events and other outreach.
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume and reference Communications Director Application as the email subject. Please send a writing sample no longer than three pages and provide names and contact information for three relevant references as part of your application. The application deadline is: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at close of business.
Organization: Appalachian Mountain Club
Job Title: Conservation Internship
Location: Boston, MA
Hours and Compensation: $2500 over 12 weeks ($550 for projects) and undisclosed lodging benefits
Position Dates: Approximately Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, 2012
Application Deadline: Sept. 14 priority deadline (open until filled)
Posted On: 8/31/12
Organization Overview
The AMC promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the mountains, forests, waters, and trails of the Appalachian region. We believe these resources have intrinsic worth and also provide recreational opportunities, spiritual renewal, and ecological and economic health for the region.
Description
The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) seeks a talented and enthusiastic Conservation Intern to assist and support the development of a new coalition, Outdoor Americans for Clean Air to engage recreationists, hunters/anglers and outdoor retailers in clean air issues. The intern will develop conservation messaging, online advocacy actions, including social media-based advocacy, and grassroots organizing in order to effectively engage our members, supporters, and other outdoor enthusiasts in air quality, energy, and climate change issues and policies. This individual will also be responsible for developing and updating conservation content for AMC’s website (www.outdoors.org) and social media outlets; creating shareable online content; working with AMC conservation and communications staff on social media-based advocacy messaging; reaching out to like-minded organizations to increase the number of coalition members, as well as assisting AMC’s Staff Scientist and Director of Conservation Strategies in developing advocacy campaigns around priority air quality and related energy and climate change issues.
A new coalition, Outdoors Americans for Clean Air (OA4CA), will provide a unified voice for all people who spend time in the outdoors. The coalition aims to increase the awareness of “Outdoors Americans” about the air they breathe, linking resource protection as well as their personal health to strong clean air policies. We will promote the voices of hikers, hunters, anglers, boaters, birders, gardeners, and outdoor retailers as important and effective constituents to weigh-in with decision makers on clean air issues and ensure that the Clean Air Act continues to move us forward toward cleaner air. We will focus our initial outreach in the Northeast where our organizational base is.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of advocacy campaigns to engage our members, supporters and partners in priority clean air and energy issues.
- Create a directory of potential coalition members and begin outreach to them.
- Help to coordinate and rally key outdoor partners by providing them with a “toolkit” for grassroots involvement including draft action alerts, template sign-on letters etc.
- Work with AMC’s Social Media Associate to promote conservation messaging and priority conservation campaigns via existing social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. Share this content with key partners to help engage them in priority campaigns.
- Analyze web stats and analytics to evaluate effectiveness of online advocacy strategies.
- Assist in tabling at events andmanaging speaker opportunities as required.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in environmental science/policy or related field of study.
- Strong writing and communication skills including persuasive and engaging writing.
- Experience with social networking such as Facebook and Twitter as well as experience or familiarity with internet organizing.
- Ability to initiate and develop projects involving staff and volunteers.
- Creative approach to problem solving.
- Well-organized, accurate, self-motivated, and able to perform a variety of tasks both independently and in a team environment.
- Passionate about protecting the environment and outdoor recreation.
- Physical abilities required: Most work is performed in a standard office setting. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and operate standard office equipment.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
How to Apply
Submit a cover letter, resume, two writing samples and contact information for three references electronically to[email protected]. Applications will be until the position is filled, priority will be given to applications received by September 14, 2012. No phone calls, please.
Organization: American Conservation Experience & the National Park Service
Job Title: GIS/Resource Management Internship
Location: Cumberland Gap National Historic Park, KY
Hours and Compensation: $250/week + Park housing is provided at a rate of $145/month
Position Dates:
Start Date: September 17, 2012 (flexible for the right candidate)
End Date: September 16, 2013 (or 52-weeks from the start date)
Application Deadline:
Posted On: August 23, 2012
Organization Overview
American Conservation Experience is a Non-Profit conservation corps dedicated to providing service learning opportunities for emerging land managers and conservation-minded volunteers in culturally diverse and naturally inspiring settings. ACE members embody an ethic of environmental stewardship, learn practical conservation skills, and explore career options while accomplishing vital conservation projects in many of America’s most spectacular open spaces. (http://www.usaconservation.org/)
Description
The ACE intern will assist Park staff in accomplishing a variety of tasks. Eighty percent of the work performed by the intern will be GIS focused and involves data collection, database management, and creating maps. The intern will spend the remaining 20% of their time in the field performing tasks as assigned. The fieldwork, which is physically demanding, will be focused on the control of either exotic plants or hemlock woolly adelgids.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a degree in a natural resource based curriculum or other related disciplines. A combination of relevant education and appropriate experience is also acceptable. Resumes must contain enough information to show that the applicant meets the experience as defined in the
Required Qualifications:
- Internship is available to US Citizens and Green Card holders only.
- Intern must be between the age of 18 and 25 (candidates who are 26-29 years old and have recently?completed a relevant Master’s Degree will be considered).
- A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record, (documentation to be provided upon request).
- A personal vehicle is required.
- Personal medical insurance is required for the duration of their participation with ACE.
- Ability to undergo a federal criminal background check.
Requested Qualifications:
- The NPS is interested in recruiting from a diverse group of candidates.
- Ability to apply GIS and related technology in support of natural resource management.
- Practical knowledge of the techniques used in the analysis of multiple resources, combined with ?knowledge of the magnitude and complexity of GIS databases.
- Practical knowledge of geographic/cartographic sciences, interdisciplinary resource management, and ?database management.
- Practical knowledge of the general land use-planning process and land management programs.
- Knowledge of the interrelationships of various natural and cultural resources; for example, range, ?wildlife, soil, water, minerals and others.
- Ability to communicate clearly about the application of GIS with planners, resource specialists, ?managers, and peer professionals in Federal, State, and local agencies.
- Ability to communicate ?effectively with a multi-disciplinary group in a knowledgeable and accurate manner.
- Plant identification (field work may require collection of threatened and endangered plant species).
- Experience in backcountry hiking and navigation in steep terrain.
- Ability to work independently in remote areas.
- Strong desire to enter the public service field as a GIS/Natural Resources professional.
How to Apply
Please email a resume and cover letter along with 3 professional references in ONE document to [email protected] with “NPS CUGA GIS Internship” in the subject heading of your email. NOTE: Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to call the Conservation Internship Supervisor, Melissa Burns at (801) 946-5379.
Room for Rent
Furnished bedroom room available in charming 2-bedroom house in Bearsville (4 miles from center of Town of Woodstock) and approximately 35 minutes by car to Bard and Hunter for skiing. The house is situated on quiet dead-end road and is surrounded by 3.5 acres of woods. It features a furnished living room, dining area, back deck, glass enclosed front porch, bathroom, kitchen with dishwasher and utility room with washer/dryer. Great place to study and relax. $750 a month plus full utilities, plus 1 months rent for security deposit. Available December 1st-May 1 (flexible). Please contact Liz at 917-817-3783 or [email protected]. References required upon request.
Price: $750 Frequency: Month
Type: Room
Term: Rental
Location: Other
Bedrooms: 2
Date Listed: 08-23-12
3 bdrm apt for rent
Great apt in two family house. 20 Minutes to Bard. Quiet Ponchockie neighborhood near Rondout in Kingston. Clean, new kitchen floor and cabinets, hard wood floors, large rooms, lots of light. 3 bedrooms, off street parking. NO smokers/pets.(fish ok). Available now. $1150 heat/hw included. First, last, 1/2 mo security. Lots of dry storage space. Washer/dryer hook up available. Call 845 338 3876 . Perks can include: garden space, front porch space, fun people to socialize with. Call to find out more.
Price: $1150 Frequency: Month
Type: Apartment
Term: Rental
Location: Kingston
Bedrooms: 3
Date Listed: 08-22-12
2 bedroom Cottage
2 bedrooms Large Sleeping Enclosed Porch, 2 Baths, Living room, with Dining Area, Good Sized Kitchen Private Lake Rights & Beach Dead End Road Very private. 10 Minutes to Bard & Red Hook Village. Diner & Country Store nearby Non-refundable Renter’s Fee- one half months rent Easily Room for 3 students. Call Anne at 914-263-9757 to preview
Price: $1300 Frequency: Month
Type: Other
Term: Rental
Location: Elizaville
Bedrooms: 2
Date Listed: 08-22-12
2 bedroom loft apartment
2 bedroom apartment with loft / work area for rent. It has carpet, a/c and a view of a lake. The rent is 800.00 plus utilities. It is very private and about 15 min from Bard College. My cell is 845-581-5725 and pictures can be provided.
Price: $800 Frequency: Month
Type: Apartment
Term: Rental
Location: Other
Bedrooms: 2
Date Listed: 08-22-12
Room for rent
Pretty, spacious bedroom for rent in a 2 bedroom house with 1 cat. Gorgeous kitchen, attractive living areas, w/d, driveway for car parking, utilities, monthly housekeeping, and internet included in the rent. Roommate is a female Bard senior. Responsible non-smokers required. 550/month. Two block walk to Bard shuttle. Please contact: [email protected] #845 269 2030
Price: $550 Frequency: Month
Type: Room
Term: Rental
Location: Red Hook
Bedrooms: 1
Date Listed: 08-27-12
Organization: Defenders of Wildlife
Job Title: Alaska Representative
Location: Anchorage, AK
Hours and Compensation: Full time; $43K-48K
Position Dates:
Application Deadline:
Posted On: August 24, 2012
Organization Overview
Defenders of Wildlife is a national, non-profit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities.
At Defenders of Wildlife, we focus our programs on what scientists consider two of the most serious environmental threats to the planet: the accelerating rate of extinction of species and the associated loss of biological diversity, and habitat alteration and destruction. We work to protect and restore America’s native wildlife, safeguard habitat, resolve conflicts, work across international borders and educate and mobilize the public. We stand out in our commitment to saving imperiled wildlife and championing the Endangered Species Act, the landmark law that protects them.
We seek talented individuals dedicated to the conservation of our nation’s wildlife and natural resources, and we offer our staff competitive salary and exceptional benefits.
Description
This professional-level position is responsible for assisting in promoting and expanding the Alaska field conservation program and implementing assigned work plans for the Alaska field office implementing Defenders’ strategic plan. The position will involve advancing specific campaigns and working in areas involving climate change adaptation, species conservation, habitat conservation, media, and fundraising. This position requires a strong grounding in the biological and physical sciences and works as part of a team to design conservation and ecosystem-based management strategies at a range of spatial scales. It requires a high level of creativity and capacity to evaluate information needs and opportunities, as well as strong conceptual and communication skills to frame activities within larger strategic objectives. Assignments are results- or goal-oriented, requiring substantial discretion on the part of the position in determining how to meet the assigned goal (e.g., putting together a new conservation campaign or producing a research report) in a timely manner.
Defenders of Wildlife is launching an exciting organization-wide strategic plan for FY2013 forward. The Alaska Program will focus on two focal landscapes: the Arctic and Alaska Gulf and Mountains encompassing Cook Inlet, the Kenai Peninsula and the Chugach National Forest. The primary responsibilities for this position at the focal landscape level are to: develop and promote conservation and climate change policy reforms that will effectively maintain the ecological integrity of target landscapes, with an emphasis on the conservation of at-risk and vulnerable wildlife species; and, to work to ensure that these conservation approaches and strategies inform national policy and serve as models for implementation elsewhere to help Defenders meet conservation benchmarks for priority species and their habitats.
The Alaska Representative will work with an integrated team to understand the impacts of climate change in Alaska on wildlife and habitat; develop adaptation strategies, guidance or tools to mitigate the impacts; and communicate these impacts and strategies to policymakers, media, government agencies, the scientific community, Defenders’ members and the public. He/she will identify and link technical scientific findings to conservation action and will offer technical assistance and play a leading role in integrating climate adaptation strategies into Defenders’ conservation programs and into federal and state government agency programs.
Responsibilities
- Actively promote and expand Defenders’ Alaska program through science, field-based projects, testimony, comments on proposed policies, media development, lobbying and coalition-building with our traditional partners in the conservation community, relevant government land management agencies as well as Alaska Native and rural communities.
- Maintain strong connections to the climate change adaptation community, including building effective, enduring collaborations with relevant academic and government institutions
- Prepare technical analyses and written comments in response to the climate change adaptation policy initiatives. In particular, advance effective wildlife and climate change adaptation policy by engaging Alaska and Arctic-based organizations. U.S federal agencies and in the development of the programs and research agendas.
- Represent Defenders in public meetings, hearings, press events, conferences, and elsewhere
- Work with Defenders’ Communications team in drafting articles, editorial pieces, op-eds, and letters to editors, and in pursuing national, regional, and local coverage.
- Work with staff and attorneys to prepare legal affidavits to support litigation.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Education: A masters degree in conservation biology, ecology, climate change, conservation planning or a related discipline in the natural resources disciplines.
- Experience: Experience with climate change adaptation science, conservation biology and conservation policy.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
- Other:
- Demonstrated ability to work independently to initiate, implement, apply, and/or publish scientific research and to communicate such research to both professional and lay audiences.
- Familiarity with some of the major climate research organizations, such as the Alaska Center for Climate Action and Policy (ACCAP), Scenarios Network for Alaska (SNAP), Alaska Climate Services Partnership, National Climate Change and Wildlife Center, U.S. Global Change Research Program and/or the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
- Experience coordinating and managing complex projects over time.
- Strong research, writing, organizational, and verbal communications skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team whether it is leading the team or being an effective and responsive member of the team.
How to Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter with salary history to [email protected].
Organization: The Nature Conservancy
Job Title: Freshwater Project Director
Location: Austin, TX
Hours and Compensation: Full time;
Position Dates:
Application Deadline: October 1, 2012.
Posted On: August 24, 2012
Organization Overview
The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Since our founding in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 117 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide — and we operate more than 100 marine conservation projects globally. We have more than 1 million members and dedicated staff working in all 50 United States and more than 30 countries around the world — we are everywhere you want to be!
Description
The Freshwater Project Director directs some or all aspects of protection, science, stewardship and community relations for a region within an Operating Unit (OU). S/he serves as the principle contact to government agencies, other conservation organizations, foundations and the academic community. Geographic size and scope is larger than a preserve and smaller than an OU, or overseeing one or more components of the Conservation function for an entire OU.
Responsibilities
- Establishes the Conservancy as a major conservation partner within the area of freshwater
- Helps to define conservation priorities in the area of freshwater
- Is part of a team which supports and improves freshwater conservation and protection efforts
- Builds strategic, scientific, and technical capacity in the field of freshwater in Texas
- Develops key partnerships with public and private organizations in order to identify and resolve technical issues and to widely communicate solutions and best practices
- Develops innovative scientific methods, analyses, tools and frameworks to address the natural system needs
- Engages local community support for local freshwater conservation efforts
- Negotiates complex and innovative solutions with government agencies and landowners to conserve and protect natural communities
- Develops and implements conservation strategies
- Assists in completing proposal deliverables and completing case studies
- Helps inform freshwater policy work with on-the-ground science work
Qualifications
- BA/BS degree and 5-7 years experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation policy and plans
- Knowledge of current trends and practices in freshwater in Texas
- Developing practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes
- Knowledge of methods and standards of biodiversity information systems and initiatives
- Delivering practical, adaptable products and services to customers
- Knowledge of politics and society with respect to environmental affairs
- Managing time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results
- Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages
- Successful experience in partnership development (partners, community, government, etc); political savvy.
- Proven interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
How to Apply
For more information and to apply, please visit www.nature.org/careers and search for job ID# 40317 in the keyword search. Deadline to apply is October 1, 2012.
Impacts of Tropical Storms Irene and Lee on the Hudson River
Organized by the Hudson River Environmental Society (HRES) – September 19, 2012 for details see http://www.hres.org/joomla/
Abstracts for the poster session are due COB Tuesday August 28th.
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook, NY
Last Year, two significant tropical storms dropped an estimated 12-18 inches of rainfall and disrupted many lives in the Hudson Valley, Catskills and beyond. This conference will explore the ecological impacts these two storms had on the Hudson River.
A wonderful bedroom in a 3-br/1 bath apartment in Rhinebeck is availableSeptember 1, or later.
The rent includes heat/hot water, electricity and cable run about $15/month per person. The rent is month-to-month, with one month’s deposit needed to save the place and first-month’s rent due at move-in. A minimum of a month’s notice needed upon moving out.
The room is approximately 12’by 12′, with a huge closet, hardwood floors, large sunny window overlooking the beautiful trees nearby. The room stays warm in the winter and is well insulated.
We are: two females late 20s, early 30s, clean, quiet, professionals, one has an old and friendly cat who is very quiet, gets along with other pets, hardly leaves her room where her food and toilet are, so the house has no pet belongings in the common areas.
You are: Clean, responsible, pays bills on time, respects other people’s belongings and space. Female preferred, but we would consider a clean and responsible male.
The apartment is spacious and located on the 3rd and top floor of a house in Wynkoop Lane, about half a mile away from downtown Rhinebeck, 5 miles from Bard, 3 miles to the Kingston bridge. Stop & Shop is a mile away, and the mall area with Target, Walmart, etc. is just over the bridge, about 6 miles away.
The neighbors are friendly and quiet, great landlord, the house is well-maintained, and all of the cable/electrical/water supply have been renovated this summer. This is a non-smoking apartment, we could consider smokers if the non-smoking policy is respected and maintained.
Please, respond to this e-mail (“Georgi Gospodinov” <[email protected]>) and cc
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Organization: City of Boston Environmental and Energy Services
Job Title: Greenovate Boston Fellow
Location: Boston, MA
Hours and Compensation: $75,000 + benefits
Position Dates: November 2012
Application Deadline: September 7, 2012; Interview session: October 2012
Posted On: August 24, 2012
Organization Overview
Mayor Thomas M. Menino
GREENOVATE BOSTON FELLOWSHIPS
In April 2012, Mayor Thomas Menino launched Greenovate Boston, a brand and campaign that will unify the city’s drive toward sustainability, including a 25-percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. The Greenovate Boston Fellowship Program will link imaginative, energetic proponents of urban sustainability with opportunities for expanding sustainability in the Boston community. Fellows will report to the Mayor and the Chief of Environment and Energy, who oversees the City’s sustainability programs, and interact with all segments of the Boston community.
Description/Responsibilities
The two Greenovate Boston Fellows will act as green champions for the city by:
- Creating innovative entrepreneurial environmental policy
- Increasing personal, corporate, and institutional participation in Greenovate Boston
- Expanding Greenovate Boston’s presence in social and traditional media
- Supporting management of the Greenovate Boston brand
- Supporting development of performance measures for sustainability and making them widely available
- Developing campaigns to reach critical sectors to maximize participation in the City’s energy efficiency and renewable energy programs
- Identifying and reducing obstacles to increased participation or individual success
Qualifications
Greenovate Boston Fellows understand the need for action, and have the patience and persistence required to catalyze change in a complex society. Fellows will make a two-year commitment to the City of Boston. Strongest candidates will possess:
- Entrepreneurial, creative self-starter Masters degree in communications, business, environmental policy, or related field, or equivalent, preferred
- Three years of experience in related field, including web development and social media, social marketing, or performance measurement
- Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders with grace and diplomacy
- Ability to translate climate change and environmental issues to diverse audiences
- Boston Residency Required
How to Apply
Please complete the entire application including a personnal statement which can be found at http://www.cityofboston.gov/internships/
Completed applications and requests for additional information should be sent to:
Patricia Boyle-McKenna at [email protected]
Improving Citizen Access to Governmental Scientific Information
Save the Date!
Join the UCS Center for Science and Democracy for a forum series focused on barriers to citizen access to governmental scientific information.
Webinar: September 18, 2:00 p.m. EDT
Call: September 24, 7:00 p.m. EDT
Symposium: September 25, 8:30 a.m. EDT
This September, the Union of Concerned ScientistsCenter for Science and Democracy will hold a forum series focused on barriers to citizen access to governmental scientific information—such as data about air quality around Ground Zero, the location of coal ash dumps, or the prevalence of toxic chemicals in the FEMA trailers provided to Hurricane Katrina victims.
The forum series will consist of the following events:
- Attend a webinar on Tuesday, September 18, 2:00 p.m. EDT. To kick off the series, UCS will host a webinar to highlight the consequences of inadequate information and recent attempts to restrict access.
- Participate in a conference call on Monday, September 24, 7:00 p.m. EDT. We will host a call to introduce Dr. Andrew Rosenberg, the new director of the Center for Science and Democracy, and provide insight as to how the new center plans to address the challenge of access to government data.
- Join us in Washington, DC, or via webcast for a symposium on Tuesday, September 25, 8:30 a.m. EDT. The centerpiece of the forum series, the symposium will be held at the Newseum in Washington, DC, and is co-sponsored by the First Amendment Center. You’ll hear from top scientific experts and government officials about problems with access to information and ways the government is trying to solve those problems.
You can register today for any or all of these events.
We look forward to you joining us and contributing to the conversation!
For more information, please contact Pallavi Phartiyal at [email protected].
Organization: Union of Concerned Scientists
Job Title: Coalition Program Coordinator (Part-time); Food and Environment Program
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: This is a 20-hour per week position based in UCS’s Washington, DC, office and funded by a three-year grant with a possibility of renewal. The salary for this half-time position is in the low $20,000s (pro-rated based on a full-time salary in the low $40,000s) for candidates who meet all position requirements. This position is eligible for UCS’s excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance and generous holiday and vacation time. UCS is an equal opportunity employer continually seeking to diversify its staff.
Position Dates:
Application Deadline: July 30 or until filled.
Posted On: August 24, 2012
Organization Overview
The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. UCS combines independent scientific research and citizen action to develop innovative, practical solutions and to secure responsible changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices.
What began as a collaboration between students and faculty members at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1969 is now an alliance of more than 400,000 citizens and scientists. UCS members are people from all walks of life: parents and businesspeople, biologists and physicists, teachers and students. Our achievements over the decades show that thoughtful action based on the best available science can help safeguard our future and the future of our planet. http://www.ucsusa.org/
Description
Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Coalition Program Coordinator provides a broad range of high-level and proactive support to UCS-led “Equity First” coalition aimed at bringing a more diverse set of constituencies to food and farm policy debates. In particular, the Coalition Coordinator manages the meetings, communication, and other activities of the “Equity First” coalition. The Coalition Coordinator also on occasion provides select administrative, outreach, research, lobbying, and problem-solving support to the UCS Food and Environment team. This is a half-time position.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategies and plans collaborative activities with UCS staff and members of the five-organization Equity First coalition; organize and schedules coalition calls and meetings; proactively manage logistics for in-person coalition meetings and events; provide timely, well-organized background information and materials; record meeting minutes; assist in facilitating discussions and driving decision-making; and distribute follow-up materials; lead tracking of coalition projects and activities to ensure that progress is made on collective workplans.
- Serve as primary point of contact for the coalition, responding to requests for information and assistance from coalition members and allies; build and maintain lists of contacts and maintain regular communications with those constituencies.
- Assist UCS staff in preparing progress reports and evaluations for the Equity First project funder.
- Coordinate Washington, DC, lobby days and other Hill efforts (including logistical arrangements, scheduling, and attending meetings with decision-makers) and in-district/state outreach activities; work with the DC-based representatives of all coalition members to craft effective advocacy approaches.
- Work with UCS web staff to build and maintain coalition website; lead efforts to build support for coalition goals through the use of social media; and stay abreast of new opportunities and strategies for effective dissemination of messages.
- As appropriate, provide UCS staff with a variety of administrative, outreach, research, lobbying, and problem-solving support; support broad organizational goals, including cultural competency; draft contributions to UCS newsletters and other publications; and perform other related functions as directed.
Qualifications
A minimum of three to five years of relevant experience, preferably in a non-profit environment, is required. Position requires a demonstrated interest in and passion for work that serves the public interest and mission of UCS and the Equity First coalition—in particular, issues of diversity and racial equity. Considerable self-motivation, cultural competency, attention to detail, and knowledge of office and administrative support procedures, including business English, word processing, spreadsheet and database software are needed. Strong organizational abilities, good written and oral communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills—including the ability to interact professionally and sensitively with individuals with a wide range of experiences, skills, backgrounds and responsibilities—are a must. Experience working in non-profit environment and knowledge of food and agricultural issues are highly desirable but not required. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required. At UCS, comparable training and/or experience can be substituted for degrees when appropriate.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter, salary requirements, how you learned about the position and resume via email to [email protected] and include “Coalition Program Coordinator” in the subject line. Email materials in Word or PDF format only. No phone calls please. Deadline: July 30 or until filled.
Organization: Union of Concerned Scientists
Job Title: Temporary Energy Analyst; Climate and Energy Program
Location: Cambridge, MA
Hours and Compensation: Full time; For candidates who meet all position requirements, the salary is in the range of $50,000 annually, pro-rated to reflect the nine-month term. This position offers health and dental insurance. UCS is an equal opportunity employer continually seeking to diversify its staff.
Position Dates: This is a full-time, nine-month position based in UCS’s Cambridge office, with projected start date of October 1, 2012 and end date of June 28, 2013.
Application Deadline: September 4, 2012 or until filled.
Posted On: August 24, 2012
Organization Overview
The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. UCS combines independent scientific research and citizen action to develop innovative, practical solutions and to secure responsible changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices.
What began as a collaboration between students and faculty members at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1969 is now an alliance of more than 400,000 citizens and scientists. UCS members are people from all walks of life: parents and businesspeople, biologists and physicists, teachers and students. Our achievements over the decades show that thoughtful action based on the best available science can help safeguard our future and the future of our planet. http://www.ucsusa.org/
Description
Conduct research and analysis to advance understanding of renewable and conventional energy technologies, policies, and markets. This includes writing basic-level reports, fact sheets, and other materials to document and communicate research results. The Temporary Energy Analyst would also be responsible for supporting the Assistant Research Director and other senior researchers on a variety of projects related to our renewable energy and coal work, as well as assist with the development of assumptions and processing of results for our in-house modeling of clean energy and global warming policies at the state, regional and national level.
Responsibilities
- Participate in a variety of national, regional, and state level analyses and reports. Gather and analyze data using spreadsheets and basic models, and assist in writing reports and other materials highlighting the results of various analyses. Solicit review and feedback from editor, internal and external colleagues, and supervisor; present information and answer questions. Respond to questions and criticisms; edit manuscripts and reports as needed. Maintain accuracy, credibility, readability and timeliness of all written material. Tailor style and content of materials for technical and /or general audiences, as appropriate. Respond to follow-up requests for further information.
- Work with other UCS energy analysts to collect, analyze and evaluate cost and performance data on existing energy projects (all technologies) and future projections for use in the development of assumptions for in-house modeling of energy and climate policies, as well as to provide input on external modeling exercises, including those designed to evaluate long-term energy technology and transmission needs.
- Implement methodologies in accordance with scientifically sound principles and techniques. Conduct literature reviews and searches to monitor and assess current and ongoing research and trends in advanced clean energy technology, market, and policy issues, and related fields. Evaluate and synthesize articles, books, abstracts and other publications.
- Participate in the development and evaluation of legislative and regulatory initiatives promoting or supporting UCS clean energy policies and positions. Help evaluate proposed legislation and regulations and develop potential amendments and alternatives. Assist in developing and preparing testimony, letters, and technical comments of public proceedings. Track, acquire, and maintain files of relevant legislative bills, policies, and regulations.
- Research and respond to inquiries from members, sponsors, other organizations and general public about energy related issues; promote UCS position and objectives.
- Help maintain clean energy section of UCS website by working with research, outreach, and communication staff to strengthen web presence and content, including drafting, reviewing, editing and posting web pages as appropriate.
- Perform other related functions as directed.
Qualifications
Position requires comprehensive knowledge of energy field, with emphasis on renewable energy technologies, policies and markets, and their political, social, environmental, and economic ramifications. Also needed is a familiarity with general economic and environmental concepts and issues, and strong quantitative and analytical skills. Proficiency in personal computer applications, including spreadsheet, word processing, specialized research software and basic programming is necessary. Detailed understanding of renewable energy technologies, electric industry operations, markets, and regulation, global warming issues and policy, energy efficiency, and electricity modeling techniques is also preferred. Bachelor’s degree in energy field, with emphasis on a broad array of both clean and conventional energy technologies, policies and markets is required, Master’s preferred.
Position requires two to three years of progressively responsible related experience in energy analysis and modeling, with more experience preferred.
At UCS, comparable training and/or experience can be substituted for degrees when appropriate.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter, salary requirements, how you learned about the position and resume via email to [email protected] and include “Temp Energy Analyst” in the subject line. Email materials in Word or PDF format only. No phone calls please. Deadline: September 4, 2012 or until filled.
