Organization: The Pew Environment Group
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Operations
Location: Washington, D.C.
Application Deadline: rolling
Posted On: Dec. 6, 2012
Organization Overview
The mission of the Pew Environment Group is to promote policies and practices that protect the global atmosphere, preserve large intact wilderness ecosystems and conserve living marine resources.
For the past two decades, the Pew Environment Group has been a major force in driving conservation policy in the United States, and increasingly internationally. The group’s work is focused on reducing the scope and severity of three major global environmental problems:
- Dramatic changes to the Earth’s climate brought about by the increasing concentration of greenhouse gases in the planet’s atmosphere;
- The erosion of large wilderness ecosystems that contain a great part of the world’s remaining biodiversity; and,
- The destruction of the world’s ocean environment, with a particular emphasis on marine fisheries.
Description
The Senior Specialist, Operations, PEG reports to the Senior Manager, Operations, PEG and will be responsible for providing support to PEG operations and program staff. Core duties will include managing the board agenda process which demands a high level focus on detail, adherence to a high standard of organizational excellence and the ability to effectively manage productive relationships with the Executive Office, agenda services, programs and payment services to ensure high level support to PEG management.
Organization: The Research Foundation of the State University of New York At the College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Job Title: Senior Research Support Specialist
Location: Syracuse, NY
Hours and Compensation: Mid 30’s to low 40’s annually, excellent benefits
Application Deadline: Although the college will accept applications until the position is filled, interested candidates should submit their materials by December 23, 2012 to ensure optimal consideration. Start date as soon as possible.
Position Dates: 1 year, probable extension
Posted On: Dec. 6, 2012
Description
Active involvement with various components of the internationally recognized willow and woody biomass project. The project involves the use of shrub willow biomass for the production of bioenergy, biofuels and bioproducts. The candidate will also be involved in developing, deploying and monitoring an innovative large scale alternative vegetative landfill cover project in Solvay, NY.
Organization: Allegheny Mountain School
Job Title: Food Sustainability Fellowship
Location: Monterey, VA
Hours and Compensation: $1,000 at the end of 6 months and $1,250 monthly for the last 12 months
Application Deadline: rolling
Position Dates: 18 month position (April 28, 2013 – Dec. 31, 2014)
Posted On: Dec, 9 2012
Organization Overview
Allegheny Mountain School (AMS), located in Highland County, VA, is a not-for-profit experiential fellowship program designed to serve our region’s communities in developing a more secure food system.
Description
Are you interested in food sustainability? Allegheny Mountain School is looking for seven to nine inspiring individuals to participate in our 18 month fully-funded fellowship program.
In the spring of 2013, Allegheny Mountain School will assemble its third cohort and we are currently accepting applications for these roles.
AMS is a two phased program. In Phase I (April 28 – November 1, 2013), AMS Fellows will study sustainable food production, land stewardship and community development in an intensive, hands-on, cooperative learning residency. Work and study both take place on the farm and at community projects in surrounding areas.
Workshops and seminars will occur both on and off campus.
In the year following (January 1 — December 31, 2014), AMS Fellows enter Phase II and will work in the service of Partner Organizations in our region and focus on activities such as building community gardens, advocating sustainable land use and teaching nutrition and cooking for a healthy lifestyle. read more…
Hudsonia needs a student employee (not work study) for 30-40 hours per week during break in January. Housing is potentially available. We need someone with a good command of English, good references, and who is an accurate and dependable worker.
Contact:
Erik Kiviat PhD
Executive Director, Hudsonia Ltd., P.O. Box 5000 / 30 Campus Road, Annandale NY 12504-5000 USA
tel. 845-758-7273, fax 845-758-7033; [email protected]; www.hudsonia.org
Organization: Michigan League of Conservation Voters
Job Title: Communications Specialist
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Hours and Compensation: submit salary requirements with application
Application Deadline: Please apply before December 21, 2012. Applications received prior to December 21 will be given priority, but we will continue to receive applications until the position is filled.
Posted On: Dec. 7, 2012
Organization Overview
Michigan LCV is the political voice for Michigan’s lands, waters, air, and Great Lakes. Michigan LCV is a dynamic non-profit, independent political organization working with its members and the state’s conservation and environmental community to make environmental protection a top priority with elected officials and the voting public. Michigan LCV helps elect candidates to public office that stand up for conservation principles, and holds elected officials accountable for their actions.
The affiliated Michigan LCV Education Fund shares staff and office space with Michigan LCV and works to build the power of the conservation community through the education of the public and elected officials, technical support and training, and coalition building. Michigan LCV Education Fund also supports programs to increase active citizen participation in Michigan’s democratic process.
Michigan LCV’s and Michigan LCV Education Fund’s offices are located in Ann Arbor and Grand
Rapids.
Description
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters is seeking a talented and self-motivated Communications Specialist to oversee and implement its communications program, including media relations and increasingly important online communications. This is a full-time position based in the Ann Arbor office. read more…
Organization: Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Job Title: Outreach and Communications Specialist
Location: Dover, DE
Hours and Compensation: $38,700-44,093/yr + Benefits
Application Deadline: Dec. 19, 2012
Position Dates: February 11, 2013 through January 31, 2015 (extension contingent on funding)
Posted On: Dec. 7, 2012
Description
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, in cooperation with the Kent Conservation District, are seeking an Outreach and Communications Specialist for the Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program, housed within The Watershed Assessment Section of the Division of Watershed Stewardship. This person will be part of a small team charged with using wetland research to improve the protection, restoration and management of wetlands through contact with landowners, decision makers, and resource managers. Projects will involve State, Federal and non-profit coordination. The outreach and communications specialist will interact with varied audiences to share wetland results and the importance of wetland functions and ecosystem services. The successful candidate will perform outreach through the Delaware Wetlands website, social media, presentations, educational materials, scientific documents and organized events. We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative biologist/educator with wetland experience to join our team. read more…
Organization: Baltimore City Department of Transportation
Job Title: Environmental Policy Analyst
Location: Baltimore, MD
Hours and Compensation: full time and competitive
Application Deadline: Application accepted December 8, 2012 through December 22, 2012.
Posted On: Dec. 5, 2012
Organization Overview
Description
We are currently seeking a savvy and experienced individual to conduct environmental impact analysis. To learn more about the Baltimore DOT: http://www.baltimorecity.gov/Government/AgenciesDepartments/Transportation.aspx. read more…
Organization: Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation
Job Title: Graduate Student Research Intern
Location: Princeton, NJ
Hours and Compensation: 20 hours/week and paid
Posted On: Dec. 6, 2012
Organization Overview
For more than six decades, the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation has been preparing outstanding individuals to teach, first at the college level and now in high-need secondary school classrooms. Past Fellows of the Woodrow Wilson Foundation include 13 Nobel Laureates, 35 MacArthur “genius grant” recipients, 14 Pulitzer Prize winners, two Fields Medalists in mathematics, and many other noted scholars and leaders.
Description
The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation seeks a graduate student research intern to support the development of new fellowship initiatives. Research topics will include domestic and international educational and policy issues, climate adaptation and conservation, and will evolve as projects develop. The position will require 15-20 hours per week. read more…
Organization: Worldwatch Institute
Job Title: Climate and Energy Intern
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: part time/full time, unpaid
Application Deadline: rolling
Position Dates: Start – December 2012 or January 2013
Posted On: Dec. 6, 2012
Organization Overview
The Worldwatch Institute is an independent research organization known for intellectual depth and currency. Trusted as a source of information for government leaders, corporate executives, university professors, environmental activists, journalists and concerned citizens, Worldwatch provides deliverables empowering decision makers to work toward an environmentally sustainable society. The Institute’s State of the World report is published annually in more than 20 languages, including Mandarin.
The Worldwatch Institute has a solid reputation and connections in China, where the government has translated and distributed the Institute’s reports for more than two decades. Even the Worldwatch book Who Will Feed China?, which was rejected by the government when it was first published in the 1990s, has been praised more recently by the country’s officials, including Premier Wen Jiaobao. Worldwatch has advised the Chinese government on environmental transformation strategies, climate policies, and its national law on renewable energy and will continue helping Chinese decision makers explore an effective transition to a green economy.
Description
The Worldwatch Institute, headquartered in Washington DC, seeks to hire Washington, DC based interns to work in our China program. The successful candidate will provide research and analysis on China’s climate and energy policies, and explore broader China-related environmental and development issues. read more…
Organization: Loyola University, Institute of Urban Environmental Sustainability
Job Title: Business Manager
Location: Chicago, IL
Application Deadline: rolling until filled
Posted On: Nov. 28, 2012
Organization Overview
Loyola University Chicago is pleased to announce a new Institute of Urban Environmental Sustainability to be launched in August 2013 in a brand new facility on the Lake Shore campus that will open on the same date. The mission of the IUES closely aligns with the University’s strategic plan to advance our understanding of pressing environmental issues, and to develop responses and solutions to environmental problems through educational curricula and co-curricular activities. The IUES will house four units within the University: The Department of Environmental Science (see http://www.luc.edu/envsci/), The Center for Urban Environmental Research and Policy (http://www.luc.edu/cuerp/), the academic programming at the Loyola University Retreat and Ecology Campus in Woodstock, IL (http://www.luc.edu/retreatcampus/), and the Office of Sustainability (http://www.luc.edu/sustainability/). These four units will be drawn together under the direction of the IUES Director, and housed in the new IUES facility on the Lake Shore campus.
Description
Under general direction, is responsible for the day-to-day fiscal operations and financial integrity of the Institute of Urban Environmental Sustainability (IUES) business affairs, and general oversight of the function and use of the institute’s building and facilities.
The Business Manager provides critical support to the Director and senior leadership for all budgetary and financial matters, including the development, execution, and audit of the budget. Emphasis will be on preparing a budget that accurately reflects expenditures and revenues and creates multi-year budget plans to assist with strategic planning purposes. In addition, the Business Manager will oversee the functioning of the new IUES facilities, attending to problems that need resolving, and proposals for space use. read more…
Organization: Population Action International
Job Title: Population and Climate Intern
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: Interns work approx. 20 hours per week and will receive a small stipend.
Application Deadline: rolling
Position Dates: January 28, 2013 – March 29, 2013
Posted On: Dec. 5, 2012
Organization Overview
Population Action International advocates for women and families to have access to contraception in order to improve their health, reduce poverty and protect their environment. Our research and advocacy strengthen U.S. and international assistance for family planning. We work with local and national leaders in developing countries to improve their reproductive health care programs and policies. PAI shows how these programs are critical to global concerns, such as preventing HIV, combating the effects of environmental degradation and climate change, and strengthening national security.
Description
A Population and Climate Intern is being sought by Population Action International (PAI), an independent research and advocacy group working to strengthen support for international family planning. PAI works to ensure that every person has the right and access to sexual and reproductive health, humanity and the natural environment exist in balance and fewer people live in poverty.
The Population and Climate Intern will provide research assistance, writing and administrative support for PAI’s Population and Climate Program. This program is working to strengthen the evidence base linking population, gender, and climate change and highlight critical policy implications; highlight the benefits of linking reproductive health and family planning to climate change responses; increase support for reproductive health and family planning integration into national climate and development policies and programs; and strengthen the design and implementation of adaptation approaches, programs, and projects. Duties include developing two annotated bibliographies of documentation (evidence of impacts as well as review of policies) relating to the linkages between climate change and population for Bangladesh and the Philippines; and developing two powerpoint presentations based on information from these bibliographies. More information can be found under climate at www.populationaction.org read more…
Organization: Environmental Law Institute
Job Title: National Wetlands Awards Intern
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: The internship requires a commitment of 10-15 hours per week, but provides a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work outside of the office. Unpaid.
Application Deadline: Dec. 31, 2012
Position Dates: Jan – May 2013
Posted On: Dec. 5, 2012
Organization Overview
For four decades, the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) has played a pivotal role in shaping the fields of environmental law, policy, and management, both domestically and internationally. For more information on ELI, visit www.eli.org.
Description
Since 1989, the National Wetlands Awards have brought national recognition and attention to over 150 outstanding individuals for their contributions to our nation’s wetlands. For more information about the program, visit www.nationalwetlandsawards.org. read more…
Organization: Alliance for Affordable Energy of Louisiana
Job Title: Climate and Clean Energy Intern
Location: New Orleans, LA
Hours and Compensation: Min. 10 hours a week, in office, for the duration of the agreed upon service. Unpaid.
Application Deadline: interviews in December
Position Dates: Spring Semester (January – May)
Posted On: Dec. 5, 2012
Organization Overview
The Alliance for Affordable Energy advocates for fair, affordable, environmentally responsible, community-based energy.
The Alliance also works to promote the sustainable rebuilding of our city, promoting energy efficiency, environmental responsible buidling techniques and residential solar power. read more…
Organization: Environmental Advocates of New York
Job Title: Public Policy Intern
Location: Albany, NY
Hours and Compensation: we require at least a 20 hour/week commitment. Interns must maintain regular schedule.
Application Deadline:
Position Dates: We are currently looking for interns for spring 2013. This internship runs from January–May
Posted On: Dec. 6, 2012
Organization Overview
Environmental Advocates of New York seeks a Public Policy Intern.
Environmental Advocates of New York’s mission is to protect our air, land, water, and wildlife and the health of all New Yorkers. Based in Albany, we monitor state government, evaluate proposed laws, and champion policies and practices that will ensure the responsible stewardship of our shared environment. We work to support and strengthen the efforts of New York’s environmental community and to make our state a national leader.
Description
The intern will learn about state regulatory and legislative processes and be exposed to a range of current environmental issues. He or she will perform a variety of substantive assignments, including research, writing, lobbying, coalition building, and outreach.
We will work with the intern to design an appropriate project, based on the intern’s interest areas and skills, Environmental Advocates’ needs at the time, and the availability of program staff to provide adequate supervision. Environmental Advocates’ current issue areas include air and energy, water and natural resources, fiscal policy, and other environmental and public health issues. read more…
Organization: Environmental Advocates of New York
Job Title: Communications and Development Intern
Location: Albany, NY
Hours and Compensation: we require a 15 hour/week commitment. Scheduling is flexible. unpaid
Application Deadline: rolling
Position Dates: We are currently looking for interns for spring 2013. This internship runs from January–June
Posted On: Dec. 6, 2012
Organization Overview
Environmental Advocates of New York seeks a Communications and Development Intern.
Environmental Advocates of New York’s mission is to protect our air, land, water, and wildlife and the health of all New Yorkers. Based in Albany, we monitor state government, evaluate proposed laws, and champion policies and practices that will ensure the responsible stewardship of our shared environment. We work to support and strengthen the efforts of New York’s environmental community and to make our state a national leader.
Description
Environmental Advocates of New York is the state’s government watchdog for environmental issues in Albany. Our organization has more than 10,000 members, and we focus on issues as diverse as climate change, renewable energy, hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”), water pollution and water quality, and removing toxic chemicals from the products we use every day. The person in this position will support a three-person development team and two-person communications team. read more…
HISTORIC BRICK HOME ON KINGSTON’S RONDOUT~ 2BR with 2 Studies, 1.5 Baths, washer/dryer, dishwasher, new furnace, screened porch, balcony, private garden, storage shed, large walk-in attic and off street parking. No smoking, No pets, $1000 per month plus utilities, security and references. (845) 679-4439, 845-706-4439 cell or [email protected] ( Dunn Street at Burnett Street )
Organization: The Nature Conservancy
Job Title: Conservation Analyst
Location: San Francisco, CA
Hours and Compensation: competitive
Application Deadline: Jan. 4, 2013
Posted On: Dec. 4, 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 Conservation Analyst provides technical and scientific support and leadership for conservation projects and initiatives through high-level data- and spatial-analysis. S/he effectively and efficiently manages multiple analytical projects. S/he independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard methods and techniques, and collects, manages, and analyzes spatial data related to natural resources and human demographics. S/he delivers analytical tools, decision support products, biodiversity data, and training to Conservancy staff and its partners. S/he helps develop conservation plans and conceptual models that support development of conservation strategies. S/he develops and defines methodologies, criteria, and algorithms for conservation planning, and produces high quality visualizations, cartographic products, web-based platforms, and other products to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences. S/he conducts scientific research, records data, and writes proposals, project reports and peer reviewed publications.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have: a graduate degree in science-related field and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; experience working with geospatial software suite (Esri or open source equivalent); experience in leading and/or working with inter-disciplinary teams; experience managing multiple concurrent projects; experience synthesizing, interpreting and communicating scientific information and preparing high quality reports on findings; experience working and communicating with a diverse group of people; and a peer reviewed publication record.
How to Apply
For more information and to apply, please visit www.nature.org/careers and search for job ID# 40597 in the keyword search. Deadline to apply is January 4, 2013.
Organization: Union of Concerned Scientists
Job Title: Kendall Fellowship
Location: Berkeley, CA
Hours and Compensation: paid with benefits (unspecified)
Application Deadline: Dec. 31, 2012 or until filled
Position Dates: Jan 2013 for 16 months
Posted On: Dec. 4, 2012
Description
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), the leading science-based organization at the center of today’s most exciting and important policy debates, seeks an outstanding candidate for the Kendall Science Fellows program. The Fellow will conduct scenario modeling and assess various options for maximizing opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in California’s electricity sector. Candidates must have a strong background in programming and computational modeling and excellent written and oral communication skills.
Founded in 1969, UCS is an independent, science-based nonprofit working for a healthy planet and safer world. The Kendall Science Fellows Program was established to honor Nobel Prize winning physicist Henry Kendall who was with UCS from our beginnings and was the long-time chair of our board. Kendall was known for his unique ability to shake up the status quo and catalyze new thinking, and UCS looks to Kendall Fellows to do the same. Fellows work on innovative and forward-looking projects that are primarily scientific, technical, or analytic in nature but are applicable to the current policy landscape. Fellows will benefit from the opportunity to learn from the UCS approach to science and policy, and UCS will benefit from the new approaches and expertise of the Kendall Fellows. read more…
Organization: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Job Title: Transportation Policy Internship
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: unpaid and part-time
Application Deadline: rolling
Posted On: Dec. 4, 2012
Organization Overview
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is the nation’s leading advocate for trails and a national champion for active transportation. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a significant voice in federal legislation related to creating bikeable and walkable communities. RTC is headquartered in Washington DC with regional offices in California, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
Description
RTC is looking for interns interested in working on environmental and public policy issues. Interns will participate as full members of the team and are included in staff meetings and social gatherings. Hours are flexible to accommodate class schedule(s) or other commitments. Hours are weekdays 9 to 5.
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s Policy team has an opening for a 2-4 month internship. US Congress will soon start debating how to shape the next decade of transportation investments, and this is an opportunity to play a role in our efforts to influence that process. read more…
Organization: League of Conservation Voters
Job Title: Communications Intern
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: full time and paid (unspecified)
Application Deadline: Jan. 4, 2013
Posted On: Dec. 4, 2012
Organization Overview
The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) works to turn environmental values into national priorities. To secure the environmental future of our planet, LCV’s mission is to advocate for sound environmental policies, to elect pro-environmental candidates who will adopt and implement such policies and to provide the state LCVs with the resources and tools to accomplish and sustain their mission.
Description
The ideal candidate for this paid internship has a diverse background in communications, strong writing and research skills, an ability to learn new skills quickly, a flair for creativity and a desire to transcend a traditional internship – LCV’s interns make substantial contributions to the day-to-day work of one of Washington’s most influential non-profits. read more…
