Organization: The Garrison Institute
Job Title: Contemplative Teaching and Learning (CTL) Initiative Intern
Location: Garrison, NY
Hours and Compensation: Flexible part-time opportunities; A competitive monthly stipend is offered as well as some meals on-site and room/board options.
Application Deadline: none
Position Dates: commitment of mid-January through mid-May
Posted On: Dec. 27, 2012
Organization Overview
The Garrison Institute, a non-profit, non-sectarian organization located in Garrison, NY is currently seeking a part-time intern to support the Institute’s Contemplative Teaching and Learning (CTL) Initiative during the winter/spring 2013. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience or to transition to the nonprofit sector. The mission of the Garrison Institute is to apply the transformative power of contemplation to today’s pressing social and environmental concerns. The Institute explores the intersection of contemplation and engaged action in the world, helping build a more compassionate, resilient future.
The Garrison Institute program initiatives in Education, Trauma and Ecology bring a contemplative dimension to key social change fields, applying relevanttechniques to professional care giving, teaching and environmental advocacy. The Institute researches and develops new ways of applying those techniques in specific vocational settings, from domestic violence shelters to classrooms. read more…
Organization: Mangrove Action Project
Job Title: Food Sustainability Intern
Location: Seattle, WA
Application Deadline: none
Position Dates: none
Posted On: Dec. 27, 2012
Organization Overview
Food sustainability campaign at an international environmental NGO
Are you interested in using your skills to promote the environment, sustainable food practices, and greater awareness among consumers and restaurants?
Project Background
Mangrove forests are among the most efficient absorbers of carbon in the world, are the nurseries for marine life, prevent coastal erosion, thus protecting coral reefs and sea grass beds, protect coastal communities from hurricanes and tsunamis, and provide several other vital services for the environment.
The Mangrove Action Project, an international NGO focused on conserving and restoring mangrove forests around the world, has launched a campaign called “Question Your Shrimp.” The campaign aims to increase awareness and change behaviors around the consumption of farmed shrimp from overseas, which has proven to be destructive of mangrove forests around the world and the rich ecology and marine life these forests support. read more…
Organization: The Nature Conservancy
Job Title: Executive and Communications Assistant
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Hours and Compensation: full time, competitive salary
Application Deadline: Jan. 11, 2013
Posted On: Dec. 13, 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 Nature Conservancy’s Latin America Region is seeking an Executive /Communications Assistant to provide operational and administrative support to the Regional Managing Director and Regional Chief of Staff, with an emphasis on communications. The position will help both regional leaders manage and communicate a high-return strategic agenda for the Conservancy’s conservation work in Latin America. S/he will work frequently with senior staff throughout the organization and with volunteer leaders and other prominent supporters outside of the Conservancy. Her/his main objectives are to organize and optimize the Regional Managing Director and Chief of Staff’s day-to-day and travel time and to assist with the implementation of key initiatives in the Region, particularly management of the Latin America Conservation Council (LACC) and associated communications, meetings and follow up. read more…
Organization: Green Technology Leadership Group
Job Title: Research and Policy Fellow
Location: Sacramento, CA
Hours and Compensation: $28,000-32,000 salary depending on experience. Benefits are not provided for this position.
Application Deadline: rolling
Position Dates: The position is for 12 months, with the possibility of extension depending on performance, project needs, and funding.
Posted On: Dec. 11, 2012
Description
The Green Technology Leadership Group seeks a Research and Policy Fellow to work on its Smart Electronics Initiative (SEI). SEI is a unique collaborative of consumer electronics developers, manufacturers and retailers working together with policymakers, academia and technical analysts to develop a framework to incentivize the production and use of energy efficient consumer electronics devices. The successful candidate will conduct research, help coordinate workshops and conferences and contribute to efforts to advance policies that support the innovation and adoption of energy efficient technologies in the consumer electronics sector. read more…
Organization: The Nature Conservancy
Job Title: Regional Ecologist
Location: Sacramento, CA
Hours and Compensation: full time, and competitive salary
Application Deadline: January 18, 2013
Posted On: Dec. 12, 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 Regional Ecologist provides technical and scientific support and leadership for projects and initiatives of The Nature Conservancy in the Great Central Valley and Mountain Region of California, with emphasis on the Sierra Nevada ecosystem and associated watersheds. The Regional Ecologist leads and supports conservation planning, prioritization, and monitoring projects, and supports implementation of land protection, threat abatement, and restoration strategies. S/he independently identifies conservation issues, and applies the scientific approach to address those issues. S/he develops and leverages a network of external scientific colleagues, collaborators, and partners to deliver information needed to advance the Conservancy’s conservation objectives. S/he conducts field surveys and assessments, manages data, writes project reports and proposals, and coordinates fieldwork and logistical support for research. S/he develops adaptive management plans and conceptual models, and participates on multidisciplinary teams to develop cutting-edge ecosystem conservation strategies. read more…
Organization: Audubon International
Job Title: External Communications Coordinator
Location: Albany, NY
Hours and Compensation: This is a full-time, permanent position. Audubon International offers a mission-driven work environment that promotes continued employee growth and development. The organization offers its employees a strong compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent health benefits, retirement benefits, and generous vacation. Diversity is highly valued.
Application Deadline: December 21, 2012
Posted On: Nov. 28, 2012
Organization Overview
Audubon International is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to delivering high-quality environmental education and using incentive-based approaches to implement sustainable natural resource management in all places people live, work, and play.
Audubon International presently has approximately 12 staff members and is headquartered in the Albany, New York area. It should be noted that the organization is in the process of moving its headquarters from Selkirk to a more centrally located commercial office building in Rensselaer Technology Park (http://www.rpitechpark.com/), and this move will be completed by early January 2013.
The organization, which has been in existence for over 25 years, works with a wide range of interested partners, including golf courses, developers, agriculture producers, small businesses, large corporations, academic institutions, fellow not-for-profits, community associations, local governments, and state and federal agencies. Through education, technical assistance, certification, and recognition, Audubon International facilitates the implementation of natural resource management practices that ensure land, water, wildlife, and other natural resources are sustainably used and conserved. Utilizing a set of award-winning environmental education and certification programs, Audubon International is able to positively impact environmental health at multiple geographic scales, including individual properties, communities, and ecoregions.
Description
Audubon International seeks a highly-qualified and enthusiastic individual to serve as its External Communications Coordinator. The incumbent will report directly to the Director for Finance and Administration and work closely with the Executive Director and other Audubon International staff and Board members to develop, manage, and implement innovative external communications strategies that effectively advance the organization’s programs, stakeholder relations, and overall mission. read more…
The Population Reference Bureau (PRB) is now accepting applications for its 2013-2014 Policy Communication Fellows Program. The program is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). It is open to individuals from developing countries currently enrolled in academic institutions pursuing doctoral programs and who are between their 3rd and 5th year of studies. Developing-country applicants may be in any field of study but their research focus should be related to one or more of the following:
- Family planning and/or reproductive health (FP/RH).
- Maternal and child health (MCH), specifically family planning/MCH integration.
- Contraceptive use/behavior.
- Population growth.
- Adolescent reproductive health.
- Poverty, health equity, and connections with reproductive health.
- Gender issues, specifically gender-based violence (GBV), early marriage, and
- male engagement in family planning.
- Population, health, and environment interrelations.
- The goals of the Policy Fellows program are:
- To understand the process by which research informs the policy environment.
- To learn various ways to communicate findings to policy audiences. read more…
Organization: University of Saskatchewan, School of Environment and Sustainability
Job Title: Associate Professor in Sustainability Science
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Hours and Compensation: full time, competitive salary
Application Deadline: Jan. 11, 2013
Posted On: Dec. 11, 2012
Organization Overview
SENS is known for interdisciplinary education, research, and knowledge translation, as well as innovative teaching and curriculum design. We house three graduate programs in environment and sustainability, and offer a vibrant atmosphere for graduate student and post-doctoral fellow research and training. SENS facilitates interdisciplinary collaborations at and beyond the U of S. The School has faculty affiliated with the Global Institute for Water Security, funded by the Canada Excellence Research Chair Program, the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, and the International Centre for Northern Governance and Development as well as the internationally-renowned U of S Toxicology Centre. The potential for collaboration exists with emerging research centres including the Global Institute for Food Security, the Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation, and the Sustainability Education Research Institute.
Description
The School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS), a priority initiative at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S), invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor in sustainability science. SENS seeks a faculty member whose research and scholarly interests in sustainability deal with the interactions between social and natural systems, and how those interactions define and influence sustainability as a societal goal. The ideal candidate will demonstrate how they apply social science methodologies to meeting the needs of present and future generations while advancing human dignity and conserving the planet’s life-support systems. read more…
Organization: The Center for EcoTechnology
Job Title: Green Business Specialist
Location: Eastern, MA
Hours and Compensation: 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.
Application Deadline: open
Posted On: Dec. 12, 2012
Description
The Green Business Services department of the Center for EcoTechnology works with businesses statewide who want to green their operations through a variety of measures including energy conservation/efficiency, recycling and composting. This position will identify the greatest opportunities for both cost savings and improving environmental performance while helping the business achieve their goals. This Specialist reports to the Green Business Services Manager and is home-based or will have access to flex office space available in the metro-west area. Significant travel throughout eastern MA will be required. read more…
Organization: Montana Conservation Voters
Job Title: Political Director
Location: Billings, MT
Hours and Compensation: full time, and salary based on experience
Application Deadline: open
Posted On: Dec. 13, 2012
Organization Overview
Montana Conservation Voters – MCV – is dedicated to educating and activating voters on key issues affecting our state’s clean air and water, open spaces, forests and wildlife. MCV also works to elect candidates who will fight for policies and programs that protect and enhance our natural resources. As a statewide membership organization, MCV serves as the political action arm of Montana’s environmental and conservation communities
Description
Montana Conservation Voters’ Political Director is an exciting position whose main responsibility is to deepen and expand the political power of the conservation and environmental community with Montana elected officials, The Political Director coordinates Montana Conservation Voters’ “Cycle of Accountability” program to help elect and hold accountable pro-conservation legislative, statewide and local officials. The Political Director engages Montana Conservation Voters’ potent membership base in legislative, local and statewide elections and decision making forums affecting Montana’s air, land, water and open spaces, working with the MCV Program Director, Field Director and Executive Director. The Political Director also provides staff support to MCV chapters, members and Conservation Roundtables in eastern Montana. The position reports to the MCV Executive Director and is a full time, exempt position. The Political Director is optimally based in Billings, though location is negotiable. Approximately 1,000 – 1,200 miles per month of travel is expected. read more…
Organization: San Francisco State University
Job Title: Sustainability Coordinator
Location: San Francisco, CA
Hours and Compensation: $3,845 – $5,770 per month
Application Deadline: January 7, 2013
Position Dates: This is a one year probationary position.
Posted On: Dec. 3, 2012
Description
The Sustainability Coordinator is responsible for implementing sustainability practices and programs among the University community of students, faculty, and staff by conceptualizing, planning, coordinating, and launching campus-wide sustainability programs and initiatives. Sustainability programs include, but are not limited to, energy efficiency and water conservation projects, organizing student events, monitoring and reporting energy usage and related greenhouse gases, completing projects from the University’s Climate Action Plan, and working on outreach to the campus community to foster the growth of the sustainability programs.
Under the supervision of the Sustainability Programs Manager, the Sustainability Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and maintaining the University¿s leadership role in sustainability in the California State University and University of California system, within the City of San Francisco, and nationally within higher education. Incumbent will be responsible for working within and across all units and boundaries of the University to develop and foster partnerships between academic programs and University administrations/operations to institutionalize sustainability values and resource conservation. Coordinates the work of others throughout the University to assure program goals and objectives are met. Supervises staff of student assistants for research initiatives and project development and implementation. read more…
Organization: Pomona College
Job Title: Energy Manager
Location: Claremont, CA
Hours and Compensation: Regular, full-time, 12-month position
Application Deadline: open
Posted On: Dec. 12, 2012
Description
The Energy Manager will collaborate with all College constituencies to develop a working model for the integration of energy management and other sustainable concepts and practices into the operations of the College. Providing leadership to the College’s energy program, the Energy Manager will be task with utility systems and advancing the Pomona Sustainability Action Plan. The Energy Manager will work in collaboration with various departments of Facilities and Campus Services to include the Sustainability Integration Office, Maintenance, and Project Management/Planning. The Energy Manager will identify desirable sustainability initiatives, assess cost effectiveness, technical feasibility and impact, and gain acceptance by the College Community. This position will monitor and analyze energy consumption and costs, oversee campus metering and energy monitoring programs, identify funding opportunities, coordinate energy retrofit projects and energy audits, including a retro-commissioning/monitoring-based commissioning process for campus facilities. This position will also establish effective standards and procedures for the operation of HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems, ensuring comfortable and efficient indoor environments, monitoring EMS software, detecting equipment failures and monitoring scheduling, setpoints, and other variables for optimum facility efficiency. read more…
Organization: Meridian Institute
Job Title: Meridian Institute Fellowship
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: full time, and $30,000 for the first year (possible raise in second year)
Application Deadline: Feb. 15, 2013
Position Dates: June/July 2013 – June/July 2014 (possible second year extension)
Posted On: Dec. 10, 2012
Organization Overview
Meridian Institute professionals combine extensive experience in collaborative process design, deep substantive knowledge, and proven mediation skills to help people engaged in society’s toughest issues to solve problems and make informed decisions. At Meridian, we design collaborative approaches that bring together people who understand the issues and have a stake in their resolution. In addition to process design, facilitation, mediation, and strategy assessment and planning, Meridian offers expert administrative and meeting logistics services and the creative and appropriate application of information technology tools, to support our projects. Some of the topics we work on include:
- Agriculture and Food Security
- Climate Change and Energy
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Global Stability and Security
- Health
- Sustainability and Resilience
- Science and Technology
For more information about Meridian Institute and specific projects, please visit www.merid.org.
Description
Meridian Institute is pleased to announce position openings within the Meridian Institute Fellowship Program – an opportunity for recent college graduates to work on varied and highly complex public policy issues, learn about the field of multi-party collaborative problem solving, and engage with leaders from a variety of sectors and interest groups. Meridian Institute has two offices (Washington DC and Dillon, CO). We currently anticipate the 2013 Fellows to be based in the Washington DC office, but will consider applicants for either location. read more…
Organization: National Wildlife Federation
Job Title: Agriculture Program Policy Specialist
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: full time, salary based on experience
Application Deadline: rolling
Posted On: Dec. 10, 2012
Organization Overview
National Wildlife Federation is America’s largest conservation organization, passionate about protecting wildlife for our children’s future.
Description
The Agriculture Policy Specialist will serve as NWF’s principle liaison with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, analyzing administrative policy, proposing reforms and advocating with agency officials for needed policy changes. The main policy areas of focus will be eliminating barriers and expanding incentives for cover crop adoption, and reforming crop insurance policy to improve environmental outcomes. Position will also help lobby on the Farm Bill and other agriculture policy before Congress and prepare NWF’s response to rulemakings to implement the new farm bill when it is passed. read more…
Organization: The Institute for Transportation & Development Policy
Job Title: Outreach & Policy Intern
Location: New York, NY
Hours and Compensation: 15 hours/week and a possible stipend for the right candidate
Application Deadline: Dec. 14, 2012
Position Dates: 3 month commitment
Posted On: Dec. 10, 2012
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 work 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: The Maryland Agricultural Resource Council
Job Title: Agriculture Legislative Internship
Location: Cockeysville, MD
Hours and Compensation: minimum of 10 hours/week, unpaid
Application Deadline: Dec. 31, 2012
Posted On: Dec. 10. 2012
Organization Overview
The Maryland Agricultural Resource Council (MARC) is organized for the benefit of the citizens of Maryland to enhance the rural economy and to foster conservation of agricultural and natural resources through educational and technical services.
Description
The Maryland Agricultural Resource Council (MARC) is seeking a highly motivated self-starter who enjoys politics, and has an interest in agriculture. The ideal candidate would be responsible for navigating the Maryland General Assembly website, tracking and reporting on the status of agricultural-related legislation as it makes its way through the General Assembly. This is an unpaid internship designed to give college students (Junior or better) or recent graduates practical, real-life experience working for a public non-profit; navigating the inner workings of the legislative process as exercised in Maryland, and helping farmers understand the content and consequences of bills under consideration. Interns are expected to commit a minimum of 10 hours a week. Due to the nature of the work (online research), interns may work from a remote location for the majority of the term, but will be required to meet at regularly appointed times with the executive director to report on progress at the MARC office located at the Baltimore County Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park on Shawan Rd, one mile west of I-83. NOTE: Some travel to Annapolis may be necessary. read more…
Organization: The Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Job Title: Policy/Government Affairs Fellowship
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: Stipend of $500/month for full-time work, paid in bi-monthly installments. Fellowship does not provide compensation for personal/sick time off or holidays, but Fellows may opt to make up lost hours or be paid on an hourly basis for partial weeks worked.
Application Deadline: Dec. 17, 2012
Position Dates: January 2, 2013 – April 15, 2013 with extensions are possible and determined by performance and needs. (Position may begin sooner than January 2nd, but not later.)
Posted On: Dec. 11, 2012
Organization Overview
The Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) is a nonprofit association dedicated to advancing the use of biomass for heat and other thermal energy applications.
Description
The Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC, www.biomassthermal.org) and Renewable Energy Markets Association (REMA, www.renewablemarketers.org) have an immediate Fellowship opening in Policy/Government Affairs for a recent college graduate or career professional new to the field with some policy experience.
BTEC/REMA Clean Energy Fellows are typically qualified college-level, graduate students, and recent graduates but can also include individuals looking to expand their knowledge in the clean energy sector. You can expect to develop significant experience in a broad array of clean energy technologies and industries by becoming immediately active in the associations’ programs advance the use of clean energy.
The fellowship position available involves significant researching, monitoring, and reporting on renewable energy legislation and regulations at the federal, state and regional level. It requires the candidate be familiar with a variety of online resources, databases, and news sources to research proposals and developments that impact renewable energy markets. The individual may also be asked to reach out to state agencies in collection of data. Some membership and potential member interaction may also be assigned. read more…
Organization: Nantucket Conservation Foundation
Job Title: Seasonal Shorebird Monitor/Invasive Species Field Assistant
Location: Nantucket, MA
Hours and Compensation: Housing and work-related transportation is provided. Wage is commensurate with experience (range between $12-13/hour). Medical and unemployment insurance, paid holidays, and paid sick days are not available to seasonal employees. Transportation is not provided after working hours.
Application Deadline: January 20, 2013 by 5pm
Position Dates: This is a full-time, temporary position beginning in mid-April and ending in mid-October; exact ending date can be flexible. Hours are generally Monday through Friday, averaging eight hours per day
Description
The Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Inc. (www.nantucketconservation.org), Department of Science and Stewardship is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, self-reliant, independent field assistant. For the first 4 months, the field assistant will be focused intensively on monitoring and protecting rare beach-nesting shorebirds on our many different conservation properties. For the last 2 months, the field assistant will participate in invasive species monitoring and management as well as other field assistant duties. Previous shorebird monitoring and nest searching experience is required for this position. read more…
Organization: Riverside County Transportation and Land Management Agency
Job Title: Ecological Resources Specialist II
Location: Riverside, CA
Hours and Compensation: $54,545.50 – $77,315.06 annually
Application Deadline: none specified
Description
The TLMA is seeking an Ecological Resources Specialist II to support the Environmental Programs Department. Under general direction from the Principal Planner, the Ecological Resources Specialist II is responsible for the analysis, formulation, and implementation of programs for the management and protection of wildlife habitats and the natural resources of the County. Incumbents will review and evaluate the biological elements of land use applications and ensure practical implementation of regional ecological policies and guidelines. Environmental evaluations may pertain to ecological reserve/conservation configuration, various urban/wild land interface issues, exotic plant and animal control, species relocation, revegetation, pesticide use, erosion control, wildfire control, grazing practices, and other related land use issues which occur as a result of public and private land development. read more…
Organization: Mount Pleasant Land Conservancy (www.mountpland.org)
Job Title: Urban Land Protection Internship
Location: Mount Pleasant, SC
Hours and Compensation: 10-20 hours a week, Unpaid
Application Deadline:
Position Dates: 3 months minimum commitment
Posted On: Dec. 6, 2012
Organization Overview
Our Mission is to enhance the quality of life in Charleston County by preserving natural spaces within its urban and rural communities. This includes wetlands, sensitive upland property, scenic vistas and public spaces such as parks. We primarily seek to protect through voluntary donated conservation easements that include anything from larger tracts of land to a single signature tree.
Description
In 2010, the Town of Mount Pleasant saw an increase of 179% in new construction projects. As the only non-profit land trust in the East Cooper region that focuses on preserving small urban properties, the Mount Pleasant Land Conservancy (MPLC) plays a critical role in protecting our decreasing undeveloped natural spaces and their conservation value. The Urban Land Protection Intern will gain experience with our land protection efforts by assisting with protected site evaluations, land conservation research, and conservation report writing. The Intern will gain experience in both field and office work and will have the opportunity to assist with other projects as they come up. Strong writing and computer skills required. Ability to work independently is a must. read more…
