Organization: Appalachian Voices
Job Title: Policy Research Intern
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: Part time to Full time; ideally 15-25 hours per week, additional repsponsibilities can be added to create full time role for academic qualifications. This is an unpaid position. Metro costs will be reimbursed.
Application Deadline: until filled
Posted On: Nov. 5, 2o12
Organization Overview
Appalachian Voices is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation organization that brings people together to solve the environmental problems having the greatest impact on the central and southern Appalachian Mountains. Our members and allies work together with our staff, board of directors, and volunteers to eliminate air pollution, end mountaintop removal coal mining, and restore the health of native forests in Appalachia.
Responsibilities
- Work with Appalachian Voices’ mountaintop removal team to develop and implement strategy for passing anti-mountaintop removal legislation read more…
Organization: Pacific Forest Trust
Job Title: Policy Associate
Location: PFT’s main office is located in San Francisco, CA. Travel to Sacramento on a regular basis, PFT’s field sites and Washington DC on periodic basis is required.
Hours and Compensation: full time – and salary based on experience
Application Deadline: until filled
Posted On: Nov. 7, 2012
Organization Overview
Pacific Forest Trust delivers landscape-scale private forest conservation in the West and develops innovative incentives for forest conservation at the national level. Pacific Forest Trust works to conserve irreplaceable private forest landscapes—60% of all forests in the U.S.—and secure the vital forest resources we all depend on. We do so in a way that rewards private landowners, boosts local economies, and restores resilient forest ecosystems. PFT has pioneered payments for ecosystems services in multiple ways, from climate and energy policy to carbon markets to working forest conservation easements to regulatory efficiencies. Our current policy focuses include forest climate, water, habitat and renewable energy services.
Headquartered in the verdant Presidio of San Francisco, PFT is a collegial environment filled with bright minds that generate groundbreaking ideas and work hard to implement them. We also understand the value of work/life balance.
Description
PFT’s small-yet-mighty, collaborative, creative, and deadline-oriented policy team requires a nimble staff member who can manage multiple and frequently competing priorities, and produce creatively under pressure—with grace and humor. read more…
Organization: Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Job Title: Clean Energy Fellowship
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: full time – $500/month
Application Deadline: Nov. 26, 2012
Position Dates: January 2, 2013 – April 12, 2013 with extensions are possible and determined by performance and needs.
Posted On: Nov. 7, 2012
Organization Overview
Technology Transition Corporation (TTC, www.ttcorp.com), the management company for the Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC), has several fellowship positions available in its Clean Energy Fellowship Program for its non-profit clean energy associations beginning in January 2013.
TTC provides advocacy and consulting services to the renewable and clean energy industries. Since 1986, we have partnered with companies and built coalitions to advance the development of energy technologies. Our clients include Fortune 100 corporations, start-ups, leading universities, and government agencies. read more…
Organization: Business Council on Climate Change
Job Title: Climate Action Intern
Location: San Francisco, CA
Hours and Compensation: full time desired and Unpaid (Compensation — Although the position is unpaid, this is an excellent opportunity for a graduate student, recent college graduate, or mature undergraduate to establish invaluable contacts with some of the Bay Area’s top businesses (view member list here), build experience in both the public and private sectors, and work on cutting edge efforts to address climate change. A full-time schedule is required to provide interns with the maximum learning, networking, and professional growth opportunities.)
Application Deadline: open until filled (recruiting now)
Position Dates: immediate opening
Posted On: Nov. 7, 2012
Organization Overview
BC3, a project of Community Initiatives, is a member-driven non-profit organization that enables Bay Area business leaders to share best practices and establish strong relationships in the effort to reduce GHG emissions within their companies. BC3 members range in size from global corporations to local small businesses and from industries including health care, hospitality, architecture, and environmental consulting. read more…
Organization: Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Job Title: Policy Internship
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: a commitment of 25-40 hours per week – unpaid
Application Deadline: until filled
Position Dates: 10-12 weeks, with a possible extension
Posted On: Nov. 6, 2012
Organization Overview
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute educates policymakers, builds coalitions, and develops innovative policies to protect the climate and ensure a healthy, secure, and sustainable future for America.
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute’s (EESI) mission is to promote environmentally sustainable societies through transitions to social and economic patterns that sustain people, the environment and the natural resources upon which present and future generations depend. EESI brings the best science/ technology information, diverse perspectives and policy options that accomplish multiple goals into policy debates on environmental and energy issues. To accomplish this, EESI educates policymakers; provides credible, timely information; and develops innovative policy solutions through coalition building, media outreach, publications, Congressional briefings, workshops and task forces. read more…
Organization: Institute for Environmental Solutions
Job Title: Environmental Project Graduate Intern
Location: IES does not have a central office. Interns work independently, and participate in Institute and Project meetings in Denver.
Hours and Compensation: This is a part-time internship (15-20 hours/week) with a flexible schedule. Interns work independently at home and participate in weekly team meetings and scheduled events in the Denver area. This is an unpaid internship. Successful interns will have the opportunity to apply for a paid position after 150 hours. Interns will be encouraged to apply IES work to academic courses with support from IES professional staff members and Board members.
Application Deadline: until filled
Posted On: Nov. 6, 2012
Organization Overview
The Institute for Environmental Solutions (IES) is an independent non-profit organization that engages stakeholders to deliver technically sound solutions to complex environmental and health problems – without unwanted side effects.
Description
IES is seeking enthusiastic graduate interns to join our project team for The Tree Project or the Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CEC) Project. The Tree Project’s mission is to improve the environment of Colorado’s urban areas through tree selection and management. The CEC Project seeks to use education and community-based social marketing to mitigate and prevent the introduction of household and personal care contaminants to the downstream water supply. read more…
Organization: National Association of Regional Council
Job Title: Green Infrastructure Intern
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: 20 hours per week and paid (no amount given)
Application Deadline: Nov. 16, 2012
Position Dates: from early November 2012 through the end of February 2013.
Posted On: Nov. 6, 2012
Description
The National Association of Regional Councils (NARC), a nonprofit trade association representing regional planning organizations, is seeking a part-time, contract-based Intern to support its Green Infrastructure Assessment project. The Intern will be responsible for developing website content and design, providing daily website maintenance, writing for internal and external distribution, and other duties as assigned. read more…
Organization: Environment America
Job Title: Senior Program Manager – Global Warming and Energy Program
Location: Boston, MA, Washington, DC, Denver, CO
Hours and Compensation: Salary for this position is commensurate with a candidate’s relevant professional experience. A competitive benefits package includes health care coverage, educational loan assistance, a retirement plan, paid vacation and sick days, parental leave and dependent care. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available.
Application Deadline: until filled
Posted On: Nov. 6, 2012
Organization Overview
Environment America is a federation of state-based, citizen-funded environmental advocacy organizations. With affiliates in 29 states and an advocacy office in Washington, DC, we work at the state and federal level to protect the places we love, advance the environmental values we share, and win real results for our environment.
Description
Environment America seeks an experienced person to coordinate our work at the state and federal level to promote clean energy and global warming solutions. read more…
Organization: Village Enterprise
Job Title: Conservation Fellow
Location: Hoima, Uganda, with frequent trips to Soroti (UG) & Kakamega (KE)
Hours and Compensation: Fellows will receive a stipend of $8,000 paid over 12 months and the following benefits.
Benefits:
- International flights to East Africa – one roundtrip
- Kenya & Uganda visas
- International travel insurance, Emergency evacuation insurance, Flying Doctors insurance coverage, stipend for local health clinic
- Accommodations provided for the whole year
- All in-country travel, phone, internet & accommodations related to work
Position Dates: Minimum of 1 year, opportunity to extend. Desired Start Date – Jan. 16, 2012
Posted On: Nov. 6, 2012
Organization Overview
Since 2008, Village Enterprise has been operating a project in Western Uganda around the Budongo Forest in Uganda, promoting conservation awareness and education in addition to our core program of Business Training/Mentoring, seed capital and Business Savings Groups. Located in Africa’s important Albertine Rift region, the Budongo Forest Reserve is one of western Uganda’s critical chimpanzee habitats with roughly 800 chimpanzees. It is ranked within the set of 16 chimpanzee conservation units (CCU) in East/Central Africa that in total, if protected and well managed, would conserve about 96% of the current known population of eastern chimpanzees as well as capture much of the ecological variation found throughout the range of this subspecies. Threats include both illegal activities and local poverty which forces people to supplement their incomes with forest products. Often, programs that attempt to address both conservation and poverty alleviation fail to reach the poor on a large scale. In partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute and other local conservation organizations and government, we provide conservation and small business training to rural entrepreneurs, seed capital grants or non-cash assets, business savings program and long-term mentoring to start and sustain their small businesses. We are committed to integrating conservation thinking and sustainability practices into our microenterprise model in order to protect the biodiversity of the Budongo Forest and chimpanzees, and to lift the poverty burdens of the adjacent villages.
Description
Project management & operations oversight including designing, refining and implementing innovative business development and conservation programs in rural East Africa.
We are seeking exceptional professionals with an interest in social entrepreneurship, international development, business development, microenterprise development, conservation and poverty reduction in Africa to become a Village Enterprise Fellow and play two main roles in the organization:
1) Design, implement and manage innovative pilot projects and as well as current Special Projects in a team effort with Village Enterprise staff.
2) Support our East African staff to implement and improve the organization’s core program.
Career development: Project management experience on the ground in East Africa and significant investment in career development. This is a career-track role in international development and social business, offering significant opportunities for advancement at VE and other organizations working in the fields of poverty reduction, international development, microenterprise and Small to Mid-Sized Enterprise (SME) development, microfinance and social entrepreneurship.
Responsibilities
Fellow’s Operations Role: Assist in the implementation, monitoring and expansion of the Budongo Project. Provide management oversight and leadership in the Hoima office; promote a strong work ethic among the Regional Manager and Business Mentors and communicate regularly with the main Ugandan Office in Soroti. As the liaison between the Uganda staff and Field Operations team, submit reports to the Field Operations Team and Development Team in the US.
Fellow’s Conservation Role: Manage communication with all Conservation partners in the field, assisting the Regional Manager when appropriate. Continue to improve and develop Conservation Training material, working closely with field partners. Guide the Micro enterprise Development Plan (MED) in the Budongo region and train the Business Mentors on the appropriate businesses for Budongo.
In addition to working on the Budongo Project, Fellows will support our country staff to improve operations of our core program.
- Assist with the implementation and evaluation of our Core Program. Gain insightful experience in how a field office operates while contributing to VE’s Core Program developed over the last 20 years.
- Help develop an evaluation schedule and standard assessment tool for the Core Program.
- Assist the M&E Coordinator with the 5 year Monitoring & Evaluation Plan, implementing tasks specific to Budongo.
Due to the realities on the ground and the management responsibility for such projects, we require a minimum time commitment of one year. After 10 months, the Operations Team will conduct a Fellow Performance Review and assuming very good performance, we will explore future job opportunities within the organization beyond the one-year Fellowship.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who can execute, can work both independently and as a member of a team, and can think big all at the same time. Ideally we are looking for:
- Education
- Masters degree is required with concentration in International Development, Economic Development, Environmental or Conservation Studies
- 2+ years of work experience
- Experience in a management/leadership role is preferred
- Experience living / working / traveling in a developing country or emerging economy
- Experience in project design, business planning, product innovation or other entrepreneurial activities
- Critical Thinking & Analysis Skills
- Must be a very strong critical thinker able to identify potential solutions to challenges in new environments
- Must be able to use Excel to analyze data, budgets and financial reports
- Work independently and as part of a team
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- Experience working effectively in a highly independent capacity – self-managing, taking ownership of goals, developing work plans and self-deadlines
- Experience working as part of a diverse team and willingness to work via email, skype and other Internet based communications
- Strong writing and oral communication skills required, as this role will involve report writing and training at times
- High-quality execution
- Dedication to producing and executing high quality projects, tasks and recommendations quickly, with a high level of accuracy and systematic attention to detail
- Passion for innovative approaches to poverty reduction around the world, including but not limited to social entrepreneurship and business development in Africa
- Willingness to commit to living in rural areas of East Africa
- This involves living in areas where there are few other foreigners/expats, few stores and restaurants, limited access to electricity at times, unpaved roads that lead to bumpy/uncomfortable car rides during field work
- We are asking for a minimum commitment of 1 year and we expect all candidates to be willing to commit to this time period even if the going gets tough
- All candidates must have the ability to be patient and adaptable in difficult work situations. There are many challenges to working in rural East Africa and patience is required to be effective in this environment. Must be able to adapt when required (which is often)
- Language: Fluency in English required; Swahili is not required
- Other skills/experience desired, but not required
- Experience in curriculum development: this role will require curriculum development for VE’s Training Program
- Strong IT skills preferred, including database management, network setup & troubleshooting
How to Apply
Email cover letter and resume to Anne Olson, [email protected], cc: Philip Arscott,[email protected] (Subject line: Conservation Fellowship Application).
In your cover letter, make sure to answer the following questions:
1) Why do you want to work in rural East Africa?
2) What specific leadership or management experiences have you had that will prepare you for this role?
3) What areas do you hope to develop/grow the most through this fellowship?
4) What will be the biggest challenge for you in this role and how will you overcome it?
5) If you had $1,000,000 what would you do to reduce poverty in East Africa?
Organization: Rails to Trails Conservancy
Job Title: Director of Policy Outreach
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: Full time – RTC provides a competitive nonprofit sector salary commensurate with experience, plus an excellent benefits package.
Application Deadline: until filled
Posted On: Oct. 10, 2012
Organization Overview
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) is a national nonprofit organization advocating for healthier lifestyles by creating a nationwide network of public trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. RTC advocates at the local, state and national level for policies that support trails and greenways for transportation, recreation, conservation and as an integral part of livable communities. Founded in 1986, RTC is one of the most respected trail, walking and bicycling advocacy organizations in the nation with more than 150,000 members and supporters. After helping create more than 21,000 miles of rail-trail during the last 26 years, RTC has an ambitious goal for the future: By 2020, 90 percent of Americans will live within three miles of a trail system. To that end, our Campaign for Active Transportation seeks to double federal investment in trails, biking and walking as a step toward making trail systems accessible to virtually all Americans. RTC is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with regional offices in California, Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Responsibilities
This position plays an integral role in the organization’s efforts to advocate for trail systems and active transportation (human-powered mobility; primarily walking and bicycling) infrastructure and policies at the local, state and federal levels. The successful applicant will demonstrate skill and experience as an organizer, policy analyst, communicator, online content generator and advocate. The primary responsibilities of this position will be to:
• Spearhead a nascent and growing RTC-led coalition to convene organizations from health, economic development and other backgrounds to support the active transportation movement.
• Maintain and expand RTC’s growing partnerships of organizations and agencies to advocate for trail systems and active transportation. This work includes extensive networking and coordination among groups, resourceful assistance to partners and field staff, research and material preparation, creating and executing campaign strategies, and event planning.
• Manage a Web-based advocacy network of both individual and grasstops trail and active transportation activists. This work includes developing and executing strategies to continue growing RTC’s extensive online activist base, authoring and managing delivery of content to educate and activate participants, and creating and executing online campaigns.
• Develop agendas, coordinate logistics and ensure effective outcomes for forums and strategy sessions held around the country.
• Present at conferences, symposiums, meetings and forums.
• With an interdepartmental team, form policy, coordinate messaging, organize partners and media and ensure quality follow-through on numerous discrete and interconnected campaigns.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This individual will supervise one position and report directly to the Vice President of Policy and Trail Development.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and at least five to seven years relevant work experience. Excellent written and verbal communications skills are essential. The ideal applicant will be experienced in grassroots and grasstops organizing as well as policy analysis. Knowledge of transportation and/or health policy, as well as local governments, is desired. Master’s degree in public health, urban planning or other related discipline preferred. Familiarity with Convio Luminate software a plus. Some work travel is expected.
How to Apply
(choose one form of transmitting your resume; no phone calls please)
Send cover letter and resume to: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Duke Ellington Building, Attn: Human Resources Office, 2121 Ward Court, 5th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20037, or e-mail to: [email protected]. Position is open until filled. RTC is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, disability or national origin. Women and diverse applicants are encouraged to apply.
Biodiversity Assessment — 1-day workshops
What? In these workshops, Hudsonia biologists will lead hands‐on exercises in analyzing topographic maps, geology maps, soil surveys, and aerial photos to predict the occurrence of ecologically significant habitats in the landscape, and will introduce principles of biodiversity conservation that can be applied to town-wide planning and to site‐specific environmental reviews of development projects. Discussions of land use planning for biodiversity conservation will cover many issues and scenarios relevant to the work of town agencies, land trusts, and conservation NGOs.
Who should attend? Land-use decision makers in the ten-county Hudson River Estuary Corridor are encouraged to participate. Space is limited, and preference will be given to members of town boards, planning boards, conservation commissions, and watershed councils; staff of land trusts; and municipal representatives directly involved in environmental reviews, land use policy-making, and planning.
Opportunities at three locations:
- Saturday, November 17, Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, Albany County
- Friday, November 30, Olana State Historic Site, Columbia County
- Friday, December 14, Agroforestry Resource Center, Greene County
SPACE is LIMITED
Apply early @ http://hudsonia.org/events/
Flyer: http://hudsonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Biodiv-Assmt-Workshop-flyer-fall-2012.pdf
Organization: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Job Title: Internship- Global Energy Challenges
Location: Golden, CO
Hours and Compensation: 40 hours/week
Application Deadline: until filled
Position Dates: summer 2013
Posted On: Oct. 23, 2012
Organization Overview
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the U.S. Department of Energy’s primary national laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. Learn about our mission, values, and key facts.
Description
There are three student internships available at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL’s) Strategic Energy Analysis Center (SEAC). NREL is the nation’s primary laboratory for research, development and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.The interns will come to NREL during the summer of 2013 and collaborate on research addressing global energy and energy data challenges.
Responsibilities
The candidate will be allowed significant freedom in defining their research problem.the candidate’s goals for the internship should be ambitious and include all of the following:
-Develop a useful software or analysis tool,
-Address a global challenge and
-Publish at least one paper at a top conference or journal.
The candidate should have enough confidence to try to change the world. The intern will be expected to collaborate with a group of 3-5 other interns and NREL researchers.
Qualifications
Must be enrolled as a full-time student.
Graduate students enrolled in a minimum of nine credit hours.
Undergraduate students enrolled in a minimum of twelve credit hours.
Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
Candidate should have world-class skills in one or more of the following areas: Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Power Systems, Statistics, Big Data, Informatics or Systems Science. The ideal candidate would be interested in problems or solutions that are: Large Scale, Real Time, Smart, Sustainable, Optimized, Social, Semantic, Distributed or Reliable.
How to Apply
Apply Online – http://www.nrel.gov/employment/job_openings.html
Lower Hudson Coalition of Conservation Districts
See Brochure:
http://www.lhccd.net/uploads/7/7/6/5/7765286/lhccd-ieca_conference_brochure_2012.pdf
2012 Conference
Sustainable Development: Practical Solutions to Real World Problems
Co-Hosted by LHCCD and IECA
November 7-9, 2012
Fishkill, NY
- Technical Sessions on Stormwater Management
- Real World Case Studies
- New York State Policy Updates
- Premier Regional Trade Show
- Review & Exams for CPESC, CMS4S, CPSWQ & CESWWI
Organization: NYSERDA – New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Job Title: Various Internships
Location: Albany, NY and NYC
Organization Overview
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a public benefit corporation created in 1975 under Article 8, Title 9 [PDF] and Title 9A[PDF] of the State Public Authorities Law through the reconstitution of the New York State Atomic and Space Development Authority. NYSERDA’s earliest efforts focused solely on research and development with the goal of reducing the State’s petroleum consumption. Today, NYSERDA’s aim is to help New York meet its energy goals: reducing energy consumption, promoting the use of renewable energy sources, and protecting the environment.
NYSERDA strives to facilitate change through the widespread development and use of innovative technologies to improve the State’s energy, economic, and environmental wellbeing. In fulfilling its mission, NYSERDA’s workforce reflects its public service orientation, placing a premium on objective analysis and collaboration, as well as reaching out to solicit multiple perspectives and share information. NYSERDA is committed to public service, striving to be a model of efficiency and effectiveness, while remaining flexible and responsive to its customers’ needs. NYSERDA’s programs and services provide a vehicle for the State to work collaboratively with businesses, academia, industry, the federal government, environmental community, public interest groups, and energy market participants. Through these collaborations, NYSERDA seeks to develop a diversified energy supply portfolio, improve market mechanisms, and facilitate the introduction and adoption of advanced technologies that will help New Yorkers plan for and respond to uncertainties in the energy markets.
Description
If interested in NYSERDA internships look through the programs at – http://www.nyserda.ny.gov/About/All-Programs.aspx
Then if you locate a department/program that you would like to intern with please send an email to Alan Kroeger [email protected] and he will forward it to the right person at NYSERDA to inquire about the possibility of an internship in the program of interest.
OR visit NYSERDA’s webpage for jobs – http://www.nyserda.ny.gov/About/Job-Opportunities-at-NYSERDA.aspx and see the general internship posting and apply through the general process. (link below)
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Undergraduate (Junior/Senior preferred), or Graduate student, majoring in Physical / Natural Science; Engineering; Environmental; Public Policy Planning; Economics; Education; or other related fields
- Experience with MS Office suite of products and/or databases
- Excellent interpersonal/communication, technical writing and organizational skills
- Ability to collect, analyze and synthesize useful data from a variety of sources
How to Apply
General Application — To submit a resume for this position please visit the Intern Application Process
Organization: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, POLICY, AND MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
Job Title: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Location: Berkeley, CA
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted through December 3, 2012.
Posted On: Oct. 24, 2012
Organization Overview
ESPM is a large and diverse department with strong science and social science contingents, and is directing itself towards multi-disciplinary approaches to environmental problem-solving.
Environmental Policy is a central component of the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management. Many ESPM faculty members conduct basic and applied research on resource management and socio-ecological processes. Understanding the formation, effectiveness, and implementation of sound social and environmental policies is critical to their development and reform, as well as to the integration of ESPM research. Climate change, which poses threats to ecosystem health and human well-being across diverse global, national, and local scales, is a highly challenging environmental problem resulting from, and shaping, complex human behaviors and politics. ESPM research themes include global change, humans and the environment, but we do not currently have a social or policy scientist working specifically in this field. Funders and leading environmental policy making agencies such as the Ford, MacArthur, Pew, Hewlett, and Rockefeller Foundations, the National Science Foundation, the US Forest Service, the US Environmental Protection Agency, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and other government and private institutions recognize the need for interdisciplinary understandings and approaches to addressing the causes and negative effects of climate and global change The successful candidate will engage with scientists and social scientists at ESPM and other departments across campus in environmental policy research initiatives. ESPM’s contribution to the campus-wide initiatives in climate change would be interdisciplinary in its approach to identifying the sources of conflict and problems and both critical and practical in its consideration of potential avenues for policy and practical solutions. In terms of teaching, the successful candidate will augment the Society and Environment Division’s capacity to carry the social science share, particularly in environmental and resource policy, of the core ESPM major curriculum in undergraduate and graduate courses.
Description
The Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management (ESPM) at the University of California, Berkeley is recruiting for a tenure-track (academic year) assistant professor faculty position in the field of Environmental Policy, with a focus on climate change, with an expected start date of July 1, 2013.
ESPM’s Division of Society and Environment seeks an environmental policy scholar with interest in innovative approaches to analyzing environmental regulation, the management of public lands and resources, climate change adaptation and mitigation, urbanization and land use, and/or environmental policy processes. We are particularly interested in applicants whose work focuses on climate change related issues and policies, in the U.S. (though not exclusively), and who are able to work with scholars across the natural and social sciences.
Responsibilities
Research Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to develop a nationally recognized research program on environmental policy and governance, preferably focused on the social dynamics affecting climate change, environmental policy formation and institutional practice, or new dimensions of natural resource law and policy (including agriculture).
Teaching Duties: The successful candidate will teach an undergraduate core course on U.S. environmental policy formation (addressing the challenges of making and implementing climate change, agricultural and/or natural resource policies and management) and a graduate course in his/her area of specialization. He or she will share in teaching the department’s required interdisciplinary graduate and undergraduate courses.
Qualifications
In addition to a scholar focused on environmental policy, we seek a broadly trained social scientist from the fields of political science, sociology, law, science and technology studies, public administration, or geography, or with a PhD from an appropriate interdisciplinary program.
The successful candidate will fit with this mission by teaching and conducting research that is sensitive to rapidly changing social, political, and environmental contexts and oriented toward finding solutions to environmental problems.
How to Apply
To Apply: The successful candidate will have an earned doctoral degree in a relevant field such as (but not limited to) the social sciences, such as political science, sociology, science and technology studies, geography or from an appropriate interdisciplinary program, such as public administration, public policy studies, environmental studies, or law.
Evaluation of applications will continue until the position is filled.
The Ph.D. or equivalent is required by date of hire. We are interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research, and service. UC Berkeley is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty including single parents. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Interested individuals should submit the following application materials online athttp://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00080: 1) a cover letter,
2) a curriculum vita, 3) a statement of research interests, teaching experience, and service, 4) pdf copies of up to 3 recent publications, and
5) three letters of recommendation (requested directly through our online application system). All recommendation letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law.
Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality: http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html.
For additional information on the Department and the campus visit http://ourenvironment.berkeley.edu, andhttp://berkeley.edu.
Recruiting a MS-level graduate student (M.S. in Environmental Science) to participate in an on-going research project on Franklin’s ground squirrel (Poliocitellus franklinii), a state-threatened species in Illinois. The graduate research assistantship should be available for two years with a January 7, 2013 start date. The assistantship will provide tuition and service fee waiver, a stipend for the spring and fall semesters, summer salary, and research support.
The selected student will be able to pursue a thesis topic related to habitat management or habitat connectivity for Franklin’s ground squirrel. The student must have a strong work ethic, leadership skills, keen attention to detail, ability to follow directions, and ability to supervise a field crew of undergraduate research assistants during the field seasons. Applicants should have a background in ecology or environmental science. Experience or coursework in GIS and/or GPS is highly desirable. Experience with wildlife trapping, handling, and PIT-tagging would be plus.
Interested students should email the following to Dr. Tih-Fen Ting at [email protected] as soon as possible.
- Cover letter addressing background, qualifications, and research interest.
- Resume, including contact information for three references.
- Transcripts (unofficial or scanned copy acceptable).
Suitable candidates will also be encouraged to submit a formal application to the graduate research assistantship program. Please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] if you have questions.
Tih-Fen Ting
Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Studies
University of Illinois at Springfield
Springfield, IL 62703
As stated in the Foundation’s recently announced Call for Proposals, the Foundation will consider throughout the year—on an expedited basis—proposals for the study of emergency situations affecting the Hudson River, including natural events like Hurricane Sandy. In addition, the Foundation has targeted research concerning the effects of extreme events on the Hudson River in its 2013 Call for Proposals.
For further information about these and all Foundation grants, please visit the Foundation’s website at www.hudsonriver.org.
In addition, all potential applicants for Expedited Grants should contact Science Director Dr. Dennis Suszkowski at [email protected] before applying. Until the effects of Hurricane Sandy have passed and electricity for all file servers is secure again at the Hudson River Foundation offices, email correspondence should be copied to [email protected] and [email protected].
Applicants will be informed of the Foundation’s response to a request for an Expedited Grant as soon as possible.
Organization: Oregon Environmental Council
Job Title: Legislative Research Intern
Location: Salem or Portland, OR
Hours and Compensation: unpaid and flexible hours
Application Deadline: November 30, 2012. Position open until filled.
Position Dates: start date – Preferably no later than December 2012.
Posted On: Oct. 30, 2012
Organization Overview
OEC’s mission is to bring Oregonians together for a healthy environment, with current programs focused on protecting kids’ health from toxic pollution, cleaning up Oregon’s rivers, slowing global warming, and building a sustainable economy. We work at the cusp of state policy and community action, advocating for environmentally healthy state policy and providing solutions to individuals and businesses. OEC is a collaborative, team-oriented, family-friendly place, where laughter is frequent.
Description
Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) is recruiting a Research Intern to assist our Legislative Director. Preference will be given to candidates who are willing to travel between Portland and Salem during the 2013 legislative session. We are seeking someone who will commit to at least 10 hours a week and ideally for the length of the entire session. Our internships consist of about 80% program-related work and 20% administrative work. They are unpaid positions unless otherwise indicated. We offer a fun, pleasant atmosphere and flexible schedules.
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities for a Research Intern include policy and legislative research, monitoring the 2013 Oregon Legislative session, including attending hearings at the Capitol, and other projects as needed. A qualified candidate will have some experience in a policy, legislative or political field and an interest in environmental issues.
Qualifications
OEC seeks interns who possess excellent research, writing and communication skills, and have the ability and motivation to work independently.
How to Apply
If interested, please email a cover letter and current resumé to pablob[at]oeconline.org with “Legislative Research Intern” in the subject line.
Organization: Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund
Job Title: IEC Outreach and Policy Coordinator
Location: Springfield, IL
Hours and Compensation: This is a full-time permanent position located in Springfield, Illinois. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and vacation.
Application Deadline: Nov. 21, 2012
Posted On: Oct. 26, 2012
Organization Overview
The Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund (IECEF) and its affiliate the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) are 37 year-old organizations that promote sound environmental laws and policies, provide a forum for environmentalists and facilitate a statewide activist network. IECEF engages in legislative monitoring and analysis; outreach, organizing and coalition building; and communication and education. IEC performs legislative advocacy and serves as the environmental community’s eyes, ears and voice in Springfield.
Description
Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund (IECEF) seeks a self-motivated individual to lead the organization’s outreach efforts and assist the executive director with policy, lobbying efforts and grant writing. The outreach coordinator will work to (1) build IECEF’s base of organizational and individual members through attending events and meeting with environmentalists throughout the state of Illinois and (2) coordinate collaborative efforts between members on open space and energy issues.
Entry level applicants must be willing to locate/relocate in Springfield, Illinois, but the organization is willing to consider more experienced individuals located in other parts of Illinois. The position will include approximately 25% travel or 50% travel if the individual is located outside of Springfield.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate outreach, organizing and coalition building activities.
- Staff and support coalitions working on energy efficiency, open space, and other issues.
- Lobby the Illinois General Assembly and state agencies on environmental issues.
- Write articles for the newsletter and web site.
- Recruit new member organizations.
- Serve as a media spokesperson.
- Assist with grant writing, fundraising and special events.
- Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have three years experience with coalition organizing and/or the legislative process. S/he will possess the following:
- Ability to work with diverse groups and people.
- Be highly organized.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work independently.
- Willingness and ability to travel.
- Computer skills, including proficiency Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Interest in environmental issues and policies.
How to Apply
To apply please send a cover letter and resume and salary requirements to:
Jennifer Walling, Executive Director
By e-mail to: [email protected]
Please direct all questions to Jennifer Walling via e-mail.
IEC/IECEF is an equal opportunity employer.
Organization: Winrock International – Environment Group – Forestry & Natural Resource Management (FNRM) Unit
Job Title: Program Officer
Location: Arlington, VA or Little Rock, AR
Hours and Compensation: The annual salary range will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits include life, disability and medical insurance, retirement, and other standard Winrock benefits.
Application Deadline: Nov. 15, 2012
Posted On: Oct. 25, 2012
Organization Overview
Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources.
Description
The Program Officer will support program/project implementation and new business development focusing on a wide range of topics such as climate change mitigation and adaptation, REDD+, sustainable forest management, biodiversity conservation,community-based land use management; market-driven resource-based enterprise development, and payment for environmental services.
Responsibilities
Project Implementation
- Support day-to-day program/project implementation;
- Supervise key personnel based in field offices;
- Conduct programmatic and budgetary analysis of projects;
- Monitor budget expenses and provide periodic reporting of budget status;
- Provide technical advice to field teams;
- Work with field teams to write and edit quarterly and annual reports to submit to donors;
- Assist with tracking, reporting of program activities, and project report dissemination;
- Handle accounting activities relating to expense reimbursements, advances, monthly payments, and wire transfers;
- Develop consultant TORs and review consultant expense reports and receipts;
- Mobilize and monitor short term consultants;
- Track procurement correspondence and ensure procurement and IT units respond promptly to questions and requests for approval from the field;
- Liaise with field staff, HQ staff/support units, project partners, and donors.
New Business Responsibilities
- Provide support to the proposal preparation process for USAID and other international donor projects;
- Serve as the proposal lead for Winrock proposals, including supervise the technical program design and budget development, assure quality of all technical pieces of proposal, conduct new business capture and intelligence gathering in the field, and build donor and partner relationship;
- Work with technical staff to understand relevant parts of the RFA/RFP, and comply with instructions;
- Work closely with Winrock’s Contracts, New Business Support, HR, and other administrative support units to develop and prepare new business proposals, engagement letters, and capabilities presentations;
- Coordinate proposal development with subcontractors and grantees as appropriate;
- Other responsibilities will include researching and gathering client/prospect background information and working with proposal team to write, edit proof, coordinate and produce quality, targeted and accurate proposals;
- Schedule and attend strategic proposal and presentation coordination meetings, work with the lead consultant or others to determine roles, responsibilities and deadlines.
Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, International Development, or related field preferred.
Experience: Ten years relevant professional experience including at least two years of work in a developing country.
Skills/Knowledge:
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, strong organization and project management ability;
- Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines;
- Experience writing and/or leading proposals for USAID highly desirable;
- Experience and knowledge in responding to USAID solicitations;
- Technical background in FNRM topics of relevance to USAID development assistance;
- Technical understanding of climate change, in particular Climate Change Adaptation, is highly desirable;
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English required;
- Foreign language skills is highly desirable (Spanish, French, Asian languages);
- Demonstrated ability to be able to interact effectively and sensitively with a broad cross-section of Winrock staff and clients is essential;
- Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated strong organizational skills;
- Successful candidate must be able to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams;
- High level of proficiency in MS Office applications.
How to Apply
Applicants may go to Winrock’s Job Page at www.winrock.org to submit a current CV and cover letter by November 15, 2012.
