Organization: Bridging Nations
Job Title: Green Design/Architecture Internship
Location: 1800 K Street, farragut square, Washington, District of Columbia
Hours and Compensation: Hours are approximately 20 to 40 hours per week during office hours (Monday through Friday 9 am to 5:30 pm) unpaid
Position Dates: Start date and end date are flexible
Application Deadline: open until filled
Posted on:April 30, 2012
Description
Bridging Nations, a non-partisan policy and education organization, is seeking bright, motivated interns with experience in green/sustainable architecture, green design, and green building/construction to start immediately for 3 month, 6 month, or longer term internships.
We are particularly looking for candidates who have experience of design projects (buildings, campuses, etc.) which integrate economic, social and environmental/ecological sustainability. Further, candidates who have exposure to pollution reduction, off-grid solutions and low emissions buildings will be considered particularly competitive.
Additionally, candidates who exhibit strong writing and research abilities and are able to contribute to research papers, publications, and social media feeds will also be considered particularly competitive.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have:
- 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or higher
- AutoCAD and other design/engineering software skills
- Strong computer and organizational skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Applications
- Strong research and writing skills
- Ability to multi-task and remain organized
- Comfortable assisting and assuming responsibility for routine office tasks
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit a resume, one page cover letter, transcript and a brief writing sample (no more than 3 pages) to:[email protected]
Organization: Oceana
Job Title: Field Organizing Internship
Location(s): Norfolk, Virginia; Virginia Beach, Virginia; Newport News, Virginia
Hours and Compensation: Unpaid
Posted on: May 14
Organization Overview
Oceana’s Climate and Energy campaign is providing students
with internship opportunities for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Internships will provide students with
invaluable experience in grassroots environmental advocacy organizing, and an
opportunity to make a real impact in moving our country away from offshore
drilling and towards a clean energy future.
Internship areas include, but are not limited to, media relations,
grassroots campaigning, coalition building, and political lobbying.
About the Campaign:
Oceana is working to prevent the expansion of offshore oil
drilling. Based on the direct impacts of oil to ocean wildlife, human health
and local communities and its contributions to climate change, Oceana
recommends the following:
– Reinstate the pre-existing moratoria for offshore oil
production, including the protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska.
– Begin the development of a comprehensive conservation and
energy plan for the Arctic that provides a transition from oil to renewable
energy and conservation.
– Promote energy efficiency and low carbon fuels. Energy
should be conserved at every opportunity, including through improved fuel
efficiency standards for cars, trucks, airplanes and ships.
– Prioritize the development of offshore wind energy in
place of offshore oil drilling using financial mechanisms such as loan
guarantees and refundable tax credits.
Description
As an intern with Oceana’s Climate and Energy campaign you
will help build a coalition opposing the push to bring offshore drilling to
Virginia and supporting the development of Virginia’s incredible offshore wind
potential. We will talk with community
members about the impact of offshore drilling, collect petition signatures,
hold press conference, and build grassroots coalitions of businesses and
organizations. You will be a part of the
nation-wide movement to stop the expansion of offshore drilling!
Interns may fill one of the following positions, or an
alternate plan can be developed with the lead organizer to fit your abilities
and career goals:
Business and Organizational Outreach Intern Job Description
Background: Building coalitions around the issues we work on
builds our power as an organization and behind our campaigns. Coalition work is
critical to demonstrate that our issues affect and concern a broad range of
people. The support of businesses helps us show that our campaign is good for
both the environment and the economy. Community organizations, such as
neighborhood associations and chambers of commerce, can also be powerful voices
that help us build momentum by bringing their names, reputations, visibility
within the community, and resources to the table. table. We will approach a
wide range of businesses and organizations that are somehow affected by the
campaign and ask them to get involved.
Responsibilities:
– Develop a list of potential coalition partners to target.
– Contact coalition partners. This involves doing outreach,
sending out mailings, making phone calls, and following up with groups until
they say yes or no.
– Recruit and train volunteers to help with coalition
outreach.
– Maintain contact with coalition groups. Send them updates
on the campaign, ask them to get more deeply involved with the campaign, thank
them for participating, and cultivate relationships with groups.
– Enter all coalition contacts into database and update their
records.
Visibility Intern Job Description
Background: We are constantly striving to create visibility
for our organization and our campaigns. We want the public to see us, as a way
to educate them about our issues and build their support for our campaigns.
Visibility also builds up our credibility and name recognition as an
organization. In addition, it can help to activate people and get them involved
with the group.
Responsibilities:
– Create visibility materials, such as posters, leaflets, signs,
banners, and props.
– Recruit and train volunteers to distribute visibility
materials. Coordinate their efforts to ensure that we’re reaching out to the
entire community.
– Assist in the planning of visibility events. This may
include tasks like finding a location, obtaining permits, inviting speakers,
recruiting volunteers to help out at events and overseeing them during the
event itself, and coordinating media outreach with the media outreach intern.
– Develop creative ideas for new ways to generate
visibility.
Media Outreach Intern Job Description
Background: The media work we do is critically important to
our campaigns. By getting into the media, we accomplish three very important
goals. First, we educate the public about issues that affect their lives.
Second, decision makers are always concerned about any coverage they receive,
and we can hold them accountable to their decisions through this media
coverage. Third, we build recognition for our campaign which helps us gain
credibility and political power.
Responsibilities:
– Write news advisories and releases for campaign events.
– Make press calls to pitch stories and events to reporters
and convince them to cover our campaigns.
– Recruit and train volunteers to help with media tasks,
like writing Letters to the Editor.
– Get copies of all press clips that we generate, and add
them to our media file.
– Maintain contact with reporters and editors. Send them
updates and press packets thank them when they cover our campaigns, and
cultivate relationships with the media.
– Maintain media tracking forms and keep them updated.
Grassroots Organizing Intern Job Description
Background: Generating grassroots support for our campaigns
is the single best tool we have to influence decision makers. By generating
postcards, phone calls, letters, and other types of grassroots support, we show
our targets that the public is paying attention.
Responsibilities
– Plan and attend tabling events, call-in days, and other
grassroots events
– Recruit and train volunteers to work grassroots events.
– Track the number of petition signatures and other
grassroots pieces we collect
How to Apply:
Send resume and letter of interest to Becca Glenn at
[email protected].
Organization: Food & Water Watch
Job Title: Campaign Organizer Internship
Location: New Brunswick, NJ
Hours and Compensation: $450-625 per week; contingent on performance and leadership responsibilities; $90-125 per day for part time schedules.
Application Deadline: June 15
Posted on: May 14
Organization Overview
Since 2005 Food & Water Watch has advocated for common sense policies that will result in healthy, safe food and access to safe and affordable drinking water. We have utilized original research and grassroots organizing to effectively change both corporate and governmental policies to better protect the public. To help bolster public participation in the legislative process we are opening a field canvass in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We are looking to add to our team of passionate, highly motivated activists to help fight hydro-fracking in New Jersey!
Description & Qualifications
The duties of the campaign organizer intern will be to educate the public on critical consumer and environmental issues and to help build strength in numbers to effect policy changes. We are looking for exceptional candidates with excellent verbal communication skills, a background in environmental, public health, or consumer issues, and a passion for social justice and progressive change. Interns will gain first hand experience in the legislative process and will develop valuable political advocacy skills.
Hours: 2-10pm Monday through Friday. Part time schedules are available for the same hours 3-4 days per week.
How to Apply:
Call our office at (732) 839-0861 to schedule an interview or email our staff director at [email protected].
Organization: Center for Food Safety (CFS)
Position: Research & Administrative Intern
Location: Washington, D.C.
Status: Full-time paid internship (six month to one year commitment preferred)
Start Date: May 2012
Organizational Overview
The Center for Food Safety (CFS) is a non-profit public interest and environmental advocacy membership organization established in 1997 to challenge harmful food production technologies and promote sustainable alternatives. CFS combines multiple tools and strategies in pursuing its goals, including litigation and legal petitions for rulemaking, legal support for various sustainable agriculture and food safety constituencies, as well as public education, grassroots organizing and media outreach. For more information about CFS’s work, please visit www.centerforfoodsafety.org and www.truefoodnow.org.
Description
CFS currently seeks a Research & Administrative Intern to join the Washington, D.C. office. The D.C. office houses a small but diverse staff working on various policy, litigation and advocacy campaigns. The Intern will be supervised by the Operations Manager but will work with various staff, including the Executive Director, Policy Analysts and the Legal Team. The intern should have solid knowledge of the issues and be prepared to manage several tasks and responsibilities simultaneously. In this regard, the intern will be exposed to various aspects of food and farming policy. Interns support program staff in a variety of capacities including research, writing and editing CFS materials. Strong writing and information synthesis skills are essential.
Responsibilities
-Manage incoming calls and mail on a daily basis
-Research and disseminate daily media summaries
-Provide program support and research for ongoing campaigns
-Provide general administrative support including but not limited to help with events, mailings and meetings
-Attend conferences and disseminate notes
-Conduct background research for policy and legislative work
Qualifications
-Bachelor’s Degree
-Strong interest in sustainable agriculture and food, organics and knowledge about the harms of the industrial food system
-Excellent interpersonal skills and patience for a diverse working atmosphere & membership
-Excellent oral and written communication skills
-Organized and multi-task oriented
-Experience with database entry and management
-Familiarity with collecting, analyzing, and summarizing reliable research
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
How To Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume, brief writing sample, and contact information for references to Sarah Stevens at [email protected].
Location: 8 miles from Bard, Clermont, NY
Price Range: $1,250/month.
Availability: The upcoming academic year (August 2012-May 2013)
Details: Adorable, cozy and historic home for rent for the upcoming academic year (August 2012-May 2013). The house has 2 large bedrooms, 1 small bedroom/study and 1 full bath. Interior is completely updated with a new furnace, stove, washer/dryer and air conditioning. Back neighbor is an organic vegetable farm. $1,250/month.
Contact Information
Call Lindsey, 917-318-1488 for details.
2012 International Energy Essay Contest
Sustainable Energy for All: Vision, Reality, and Solutions
Deadline for Submission: July 15th, 2012
Greetings. World Energy Forum would like to invite university students from around the world to participate in the 2012 International Energy Essay Contest. This contest is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students with an interest in the area of sustainable energy.
Since the year 2012 has been declared by the United Nations as the “International Year of Sustainability for All,” the International Energy Essay Contest asks university students from around the world to share their views on how this can be achieved.
The winners of the essay contest will receive a number of prizes, including the opportunity to discuss their approaches to solving the world’s energy problems at the World Energy Forum’s annual high level conference, held this year in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates in October 22-24, 2012, entitled “World Energy Forum 2012: Safe, Accessible, Sustainable-Energy for All.”
A flyer for the essay contest may be downloaded by clicking here.For information regarding the contest including essay guidelines, rules and prizes, as well as information about World Energy Forum 2012, please visit www.worldenergyforum2012.org.
We would be grateful if you could distribute this information and the flyer to any students or student organizations, teachers, and professors that you know who may be interested in the contest. Please feel free to email questions regarding the contest to [email protected].
Title – The Public Works Department for The Town of Jamestown Environmental Science, GIS, or Engineering Student Internship
Location: Jamestown RI
Paid/Unpaid: $12 – $15 per hour
Posted on: May 14, 2012
Apply by date: Accepting rolling applications until position is filled
Start Date: June 2012
Hours: 35 hrs/week
Summary of position:
The Public Works Department for The Town of Jamestown is offering an Environmental Science, GIS, or Engineering Student (undergraduate or graduate status) an internship for the summer of 2012. This position will provide an opportunity for a motivated student to gain experience in their field, determine if that have an interest in a particular focus, and create a network of professional contacts. This position will assist the Town Engineer and GIS Specialist in performing several tasks associated with the operation of sanitary sewer, potable water, and stormwater systems throughout the Town of Jamestown. This position will be responsible for collecting field data, inspecting sanitary and storm sewer infrastructure, maintenance of data collectors and updates to the Town’s GIS Database.
Qualifications:
The preferred candidate has a background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Environmental Science and Management, or Civil Engineering. The Candidate must be a self starter, goal and detail oriented and familiar with Microsoft Office Suite. The Applicant should be able to demonstrate a basic understand of open channel and storm water hydraulics. Experience in collecting field data (GPS), computer mapping (GIS) and design of stormwater and sewer collections systems is a plus.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, e-mail your resume to Justin Jobin at [email protected]
Organization: Natural Resource Group, LLC
Job Title: Natural Resource Specialist
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Organization Overview
For twenty years, Natural Resource Group has provided leading-edge environmental consulting, permitting, regulatory compliance, public affairs, GIS, and data management services on hundreds of energy projects throughout North America. Founded in 1992, we’ve quickly grown into an industry leader with nine offices across the United States. To learn more about how Natural Resource Group can help make your next energy project a success, contact us today.
Description
Natural Resource Group, LLC (NRG) is seeking an Associate Natural Resource Specialist to contribute to the growth and success of our Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office. This individual will assist with environmental permitting and construction inspection related tasks associated primarily with energy-related projects, including FERC-regulated pipelines, electric transmission lines, and petroleum pipelines.
This individual will also have the opportunity to gain knowledge of the energy industry which may include, but is not limited to: assisting in the preparation of permit applications where required by federal, state or local environmental regulatory authorities for energy facility development, expansion, maintenance or decommissioning; evaluating regulatory requirements; maintaining records of compliance with permit conditions; assisting with research and compilation of data in support of technical project documents.
Responsibilities
The Associate Natural Resource Specialist will support NRG’s project managers with the following tasks:
- Researching and compiling project data in support of regulatory permitting processes and construction compliance documents; collect and analyze data obtained through field reports, aerial photos, and survey reports as directed by project and task managers;
- Assisting with the development of project-specific Erosion & Sediment Control Plans (E&SCP), Best Management Practices (BMP’s) , Stormwater Permitting, and environmental mitigation plans;
- Performing site inspections to inspect and verify compliance with project specific E&SCP’s, BMP’s and other environmental/operations plans;
- Preparing project specific records, e.g. documentation of restoration and re-vegetation, erosion control inspections, compliance with permits and plans for multiple energy sectors within NRG;
- Assisting with the preparation of regulatory permit modifications; including gathering baseline information and incorporating into the draft permit modification documents;
- Preparing draft agency consultation letters;
- Assisting with the preparation of technical project documents (e.g. Resource Reports, Environmental Impact Statements, Biological Assessments, etc.), including writing, word processing, building tables and spreadsheets, and tabulating and manipulating data;
- Complying with appropriate project-specific health and safety plan requirements during the course of project work;
- Assisting with updating project and task schedules, preparing sub-consultant work orders, preparing and updating status reports, and tracking budgets;
- Document production including word processing, copy, and assembly; and,
- Performing other duties as assigned or required.
This person may serve as NRG’s point-of-contact on a project or specific task basis.
Project work may involve travel (approximately 40-50 percent of the time) for agency meetings, project team meetings, and/or to conduct field work. Initially, travel will be within a 2 hour commute of the Pittsburgh region.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental studies or a natural science field of study and 3 to 5 years of experience with planning, construction, and/or compliance activities related to energy projects or similar construction projects.
Suitable candidates will have experience conducting wetland delineation surveys, protected species surveys, and habitat assessments. Other assets considered a plus will include experience using GPS technology, and/or map interpretation, facility permitting, agency negotiations, a working knowledge of endangered species and wetland policy, and developing inspection programs and overseeing environmental inspectors.
Qualified candidates will have an understanding of the environmental rules that apply to construction projects and familiarity of environmental compliance programs (e.g., environmental inspection and/or third-party compliance monitoring); experience administering erosion and sediment control/stormwater inspections; possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to delegate appropriately and work with a variety of personalities; work effectively under pressure; maintain composure under adverse conditions; is capable of accommodating and understanding the client perspective; and has effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to a variety of audiences. Additionally, excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software programs are required.
How to Apply:
Apply at their website.
[email protected]
(612) 347-6789
http://nrg-llc.com/join-our-team/team-opportunities/opportunities-pittsburgh/
Organization: Sierra Club
Job Title: Conservation Organizer, Los Angeles – Resilient Habitats
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Context: Builds public support to accomplish Resilient Habitat campaign goals of increasing the number of volunteer supporters that turnout for events. Recruits and trains volunteer leaders, also develops relationships with community leaders, other organizations, and officials that can influence change.
Scope: The Conservation Organizer is responsible for recruiting, engaging, and motivating large numbers of new people to take repeated action which will further Sierra Club’s Resilient Habitats campaign. Identifies and develops volunteers to take on the role of team leaders and build grassroots power and networks. Identifies and builds alliances with other organizations which can influence decision-makers. Regularly works outside of the office and without direct supervision to communicate with officials, the media, and the public. Travels to relevant communities and locations to implement campaign plans.
Job Activities:
1. Works independently or with staff to devise and recommend a plan and strategy for a conservation campaign or program.
2. Identifies recruits and organizes volunteers both in Sierra Club and other groups around assigned campaign or program. Seeks opportunities to advance the Sierra Club’s diversity initiatives through new partnerships and engagement strategies where appropriate.
3. Engages people and develops volunteer leadership in both social and environmental advocacy activities that will create strong environmental communities and build power at the community, state, and national levels.
4. Develops and implements a variety of engagement strategies including online and face-to-face to develop networks to support Sierra Club goals.
5. Maintains and develops new partnerships with affinity groups who share many common goals and values.
6. Works with appropriate regional staff and volunteer entities to plan and implement visibility, media and community outreach events to generate public support with decision makers and in the media.
7. Identifies and is responsible for developing strong relationships with key people of influence including community leaders and public officials to influence positive campaign or program outcomes.
8. Identifies and develops volunteers who will take work as part of a team and take on the role of team leaders to build our grassroots power and networks. Helps those leaders succeed by training and coaching them on how to strategize, organize, inspire, and motivate.
9. Provides information, research, and other assistance to Sierra Club leaders, the public, and others about the Resilient Habitats campaign and priority issues. Provides support to other internal departments for campaign synergy by working with:
a. Communications Department in the implementation of media and public outreach communications.
b. Advancement Department in the development of effective relationships with donors and foundations within or with an interest in the assigned communities.
c. National Political Program to advance the Club’s conservation priorities through relationships with elected officials and via electoral campaigns.
10. Coordinates and measures success of activities with manager and campaign or program leads to ensure progress towards the Resilient Habitats campaign’s mission and goals.
11. Performs administrative and clerical duties as assigned by supervisor.
12. Performs miscellaneous duties as directed.
Seasonal Activities:
Heavier seasonal workloads may occur as a result of project deadlines, staff absences and vacancies, and during peak activity periods. Frequent weekend and/or evening work required.
Knowledge & Skills:
— 1 year experience working with volunteers in the environmental movement, political campaigns, or other, similar organizations to plan and implement grassroots campaigns.
— Basic knowledge of current environmental issues affecting the Los Angeles/San Gabriel region.
— Has current contacts or has the ability to develop contacts with environmental coalition partners in same key media market, or comparable background.
— Excellent writing and editing skills. Demonstrated skill in writing and producing newsletters.
— Excellent verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas and easily strike up conversation with diverse groups of people.
— Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in action-oriented office.
— Ability to work independently, cooperatively, and effectively with public, staff, and volunteers. Strong ability to network, build trust, and build working relationships.
— Able to travel as needed. Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required.
— Proficient computer skills including social networking sites, word processing, and database software.
How to Apply:
Apply here: https://sj.tbe.taleo.net/SJ5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SIERRACLUB&cws=1&rid=152
Organization: Sierra Club
Job Title: Program Assistant, Environmental Law Program
Location: Washington, DC
Description
The Law Program Assistant handles a range of administrative duties that advance the program mission, including assistance with evaluating proposed Sierra Club environmental litigation, serving as a legal resource for the grassroots membership, assisting in the development and coordination of legal campaigns, and assisting with the litigation of key cases. The Assistant provides support for seven major program categories: 1) the litigation coordination program, “new matter form” process, and related database maintenance; 2) support functions such as billing, reimbursements, travel logistics and vendor contracting; 3) legal research library, web site and database maintenance; 4) document preparation, filing and basic fact research in support of courtroom litigation; 5) administration of the law student internship program; 6) preparation and dissemination of educational materials and reports on law program activities for the media, grassroots and other audiences; and 7) administration of program fundraising.
Responsibilities
Job Activities:
1. Provides administrative support for the litigation coordination program, “new matter form” process, including document preparation, copying, filing, faxing, and mailing. Maintains precise recordkeeping, law program computer database, and handles billings, budget, and recordkeeping. Prepares written educational materials about the program and written summaries and articles of legal victories for the Planet, Daily Action, etc. Edits press releases and communicates with grassroots membership and public.
2. Provides administrative support for the critical, precise tasks of courtroom litigation, including formatting and printing legal documents, communicating with court clerks, and filing and serving court papers properly. Performs limited factual and legal research tasks on computer legal databases (Lexis, Westlaw, or internet).
3. Provide administrative support for program fundraising, including maintaining donor records, and assisting with the preparation of fundraising materials and with the organizing of fundraising events.
4. Performs continuous maintenance and updating of legal action database, law program web pages, and legal research library.
5. Provides administrative support for the creation and dissemination of educational and promotional materials for the public media, grassroots and other audiences.
6. Provides administrative support for the law student internship program, including communications with law schools, maintaining internship postings and coordinating intern application process and training.
7. Performs a variety of administrative and clerical duties which include billing, reimbursements, travel logistics, copying, collating, faxing, filing, and mailing for all of the above. Performs ad hoc miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Seasonal Activities:
Heavier seasonal workloads may occur as a result of project deadlines, staff absences and vacancies, and during peak activity periods. Weekend and/or evening work may be required.
Qualifications
— Excellent organizational skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines.
— Computer skills: 2-4 years experience with word processing (Wordperfect and Word) and preferably data management skills (Excel) also. General computer literacy and solid internet research skills.
— Solid writing, editing, and analytic skills.
— Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work well with volunteer membership, staff and the general public.
— Ability to do precise, careful work needed for courtroom filings, attorney admissions and correspondence with courts, etc.
— Ability to work well with a large number of diverse people, be flexible, take the initiative and make decisions.
How to Apply:
Apply here: https://sj.tbe.taleo.net/SJ5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SIERRACLUB&cws=1&rid=163
Organization: Environmental Defense Fund
Job Title: Program/Legal Assistant, Climate and Air Program
Location: Boulder, CO
Hours and Compensation: DOE
Application Deadline: Not listed
Posted on: April 30
Organization Overview
With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy,Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, with programs from Boston to Beijing, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life.
Overall Function
The Program and Legal Assistant will be a critical member of EDF’s Climate and Air Program, providing timely administrative support to EDF’s General Counsel and a large and growing team of attorneys. The Program and Legal Assistant will play a key role in achieving the core goals of the Climate and Air Program by providing administrative and logistical support to the team and ensuring smooth operation of day-to-day activities.
In addition, the Program and Legal Assistant will oversee and maintain a database of essential organizational litigation related documents as well as climate and air program legal and regulatory documents, as well as assist attorneys with the production, filing and serving of legal documents such as policy comments, court pleadings, public utilities commission submissions, etc. The Program and Legal Assistant will also have the opportunity to work on special projects as assigned, such as conducting research in support of senior policy experts and attorneys.
Key Responsibilities
- Administrative responsibilities for EDF’s General Counsel and other members of the team.
- Arrange, coordinate, and manage logistics for EDF staff and consultants for internal meetings.
- Collaborate with Program Associate to assist EDF’s General Counsel in managing calendar and commitments, managing organization’s litigation docket and litigation related activities, assisting with management of cross-cutting organizational legal issues, and organizing weekly planning meetings.
- Process and submit staff expense reports, consultant invoices, and check requests. Coordinate with Program Associate and Business Manager to track the Climate and Air Program’s legal and regulatory budget and develop monthly budget forecasts.
- Assist with timely in-house research, writing, and analyses as needed.
- Develop, maintain and update document management systems to enable access to resources across the network of attorneys working on clean air issues.
- Foster collaboration and help identify specific legal research projects that may be of use across multiple cases.
- Assist with planning and events logistics as needed.
- Assist in carrying out other central administrative responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in environmental science, policy or related field. Demonstrated interest, and/or experience in environmental advocacy is preferred.
- Successful candidates will have academic or previous experience supporting a team of legal professionals including experience producing, proofing and filing complex administrative and legal documents.
- Strong computer proficiency, including experience with Excel, Word, and Internet research as well as legal research databases.
- Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
- Ability to work with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience.
- Ability to work independently and to support a highly motivated fast-paced team, using independent judgment required to plan, prioritize, and organize pressing workload.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume and salary requirements. Apply here.
Organization: Environmental Defense Fund
Job Title: Utility Initiative Intern, Climate and Air Program
Location: Raleigh, NC
Hours and Compensation: Full time (35 hours); Competitive hourly rate depending on qualifications
Application Deadline: None listed
Posted on: May 8
Organization Overview
With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy,Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, with programs from Boston to Beijing, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life.
Description
EDF’s Utility Work
Achieving climate stability will require broad electrification of our economy, including transport and industry; scale deployment of low-carbon distributed and renewable resources; and a smart grid capable of managing the challenges (intermittent solar and wind power, multidirectional power flows, electric vehicles) and capitalizing on the myriad opportunities for new energy efficiencies, technologies and services. With more than $2 trillion of investment forecast in U.S. electricity infrastructure by 2030, EDF is working to ensure that money is not misspent on fortifying and extending our conventional, fossil based system but instead enables a clean and efficient electrified economy.
Overall Function
The Utility Initiative intern will perform research and policy analysis relevant to EDF’s initiatives to secure emissions reductions from the electric utility sector. Due to an aging fleet and emerging set of environmental regulations, the sector is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. The intern will support EDF’s efforts to accelerate the introduction of new utility operating practices that favor energy efficiency, renewables and smart grid deployment over large, fossil-powered generation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide analytical guidance to support EDF’s involvement in Envision Charlotte, a unique public-private partnership focused on reducing energy use in uptown Charlotte buildings by 20% over 5 years.
- Research efforts to accelerate energy efficiency, renewables, and smart grid deployment in North Carolina and other states in both legislative and regulatory venues.
- Other special projects as they emerge
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Graduate level candidate (required)
- Exceptional research and analytical skills; experience preparing white papers, fact sheets and campaign planning documents.
- Interest in energy and climate issues
- Understanding and knowledge of the electric utility sector a plus
- Ability to manage time and work independently in a remote location
- Exceptional personal organization and attention to detail
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should attach their cover letter, resume and a writing sample. Apply here.
Organization: Voices for Progress
Job Title: Policy & Legislative Associate
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: DOE
Application Deadline: None listed
Posted on: May 11
Organization Overview
Voices for Progress is a national, progressive grasstops advocacy organization that mobilizes opinion leaders, political major donors, and business and community leaders to advocate progressive policy priorities with policymakers. Over the last 2.5 years, its members have fought for health care reform, to reduce air pollution and prevent climate change, to fairly tax wealthy people, and to invest in creating jobs and opportunity. It seeks to counterbalance the immense power of self-interested political donors by speaking directly with policymakers about issues such as health care reform, climate change prevention, and federal budget and tax policy, to serve the public interest. Founded in 2009, its headquarters and this position are based in Washington, DC.
Description
Voices for Progress is seeking a dynamic, self-directed policy and legislative associate. This person will work directly with the Policy & Legislative Director on policy issues, including the Clean Air Act/EPA authority, judicial nominations, the federal budget, and other issues as they arise. In addition, this person may assist with operations of a legally non-connected PAC that currently contracts with Voices for Progress.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Perform research, policy, and advocacy program work at Voices for Progress on a portfolio of progressive issues.
• Monitor and analyze federal legislation, regulations, and any relevant polling, research key issues, and strategize on the most effective way for Voices for Progress to maximize its impact on key policy and political issues.
• Research policy issues to determine advocacy strategies and legislative best practices.
• Craft legislative strategy in consultation with the Policy Director and President.
• Write, edit, and interpret policy materials and talking points for grasstops members to use when they meet with or talk to elected officials.
• Write policy email updates and policy materials for website.
• Schedule meetings and calls between Voices for Progress grasstops members and policymakers.
• Attend advocacy meetings alongside Voices for Progress members and other staff.
• Follow up with Congressional staff to establish relationships to facilitate further advocacy.
• Represent the organization at advocacy coalition meetings, and work with coalition partners on advocacy work.
• Assist with advising Voices for Progress members on their political support, including drafting voting records and candidate questionnaires.
• Maintain website on WordPress.
• Manage the implementation and updates of the Voices for Progress member database (Salesforce).
• General office and administrative support that comes as part of being a member of a small, start-up operation.
• Provide contracted services to a legally non-connected PAC, including staying updated on races and campaigns, and keeping the PAC website up to date.
Qualifications
• One to two years of experience on Capitol Hill, on a campaign, for a PAC, or in nonprofit advocacy (including internships and unpaid activism).
• An excellent writer, a strong researcher, and a strategic thinker.
• Can thrive in a small, start-up office that must stay in tune with a constantly-shifting political environment.
• Preferably has some experience with WordPress and a CRM like Salesforce or Constant Contact.
• Desire to make a difference for progressive values.
How to Apply:
To apply, please visit:http://voicesforprogress.org/about/careers/policy-legislative-associate
Organization: Blue Tree Strategies
Job Title: Analyst
Location: Portland, OR
Application Deadline: May 25
Posted on: May 9
Organization Overview
Blue Tree specializes in designing and implementing breakthrough strategies, financial innovations and new business models that create positive change for our clients and the world. Our small team is comprised of talented professionals with years of public and private sector expertise in program design, project/program management, financial analysis, and business consulting.
Blue Tree has three core service offerings:
I. Program Design:
Blue Tree has contributed to the design and implementation of multiple leading statewide energy efficiency service delivery and finance programs, including Clean Energy Works Oregon and MPower Oregon.
II. Project Finance:
Blue Tree advises on the structuring of clean energy and real estate projects. We do this by providing strong financial analysis and a deep working knowledge of the complex incentive landscape to our clients.
III. Business Planning:
Blue Tree develops customized business plans and sustainability strategies that help entrepreneurs and business leaders build resilient companies.
Working Environment:
Blue Tree is a small business that operates in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and constantly changing industry. We are nimble and entrepreneurial, and deliver results without a lot of general administrative support. We get our own coffee, make our own copies, and schedule our own meetings. We enjoy what we do. We work hard for our clients and support our staff in their pursuit of a strong work/life balance.
Description
The Analyst will have significant responsibility for supporting the delivery of consulting engagements and will play an active role in all aspects of client work by performing financial, research, policy, and sustainability analysis, under the direction of our Senior Analysts and Consultants.
Responsibilities
• Work closely with Senior Analysts & Consultants to drive project priorities and deliverables
• Conduct analysis, research, and other assignments related to clean energy, real estate development, and other sustainability projects
• Support development and delivery of creative financial analysis and fund modeling, including the accounting and valuation of environmental attributes and services
• Build effective relationships with client contacts
• Provide project management support
• Provide basic administrative support to project teams as needed
• Other duties as assigned
Expectations
• Prepare and deliver analysis to meet specified project criteria
• Deliver work on time and on budget
• Communicate with colleagues clearly and proactively throughout the arc of each project
• Perform thorough self-review of work products
Qualifications
We seek highly motivated people with outstanding credentials and a demonstrated interest in business and leadership development. We are also looking for individuals who possess the qualities critical for success in our business, including excellent writing and verbal communication skills, resourcefulness, tenacity, passion, self-confidence, and a strong work ethic. Because what we do is all about people, candidates must have exceptional interpersonal skills, as well as a strong commitment to client success.
Education, Training, and Experience:
• Bachelors degree from an accredited university
• Four or more years of relevant experience, including two or more years of professional work experience as a financial accountant or analyst at a CPA firm, a consulting/advisory firm, economic development agency, financial investment firm, or commercial lending institution
Working Knowledge and Understanding of:
• The key drivers for clean energy project finance analysis
• Triple bottom line business principles and practices
• Local and regional sustainability issues
Skills and Abilities:
• Proven organizational skills
• Ability to manipulate, analyze and synthesize data in various systems and environments
• Demonstrated advanced user of Microsoft Excel for financial analysis
• Possesses outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Demonstrated high levels of leadership, initiative, teamwork, and adaptability
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with a variety of colleagues and senior management
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and handle numerous competing demands in a high-volume, fast-paced working environment
• Passionate about making a real difference in the world
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by Friday May 25th.
Organization: Green America
Job Title: Green Business Best Practices Intern
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: Unpaid
Application Deadline: May 30th
Posted on: May 11th
Organization Overview
Green America (www.greenamerica.org) Is A Nonprofit Membership Organization Whose Mission Is To Harness Economic Power – The Strength Of Consumers, Investors, Businesses, And The Marketplace – To Create A Socially Just And Environmentally Sustainable Society.
Green America’s Green Business Network (GBN) (www.greenbusinessnetwork.org) Is The First And Largest Association Of Socially And Environmentally Responsible Businesses In The Nation. Working Together, GBN Combines Community, Environmental Sustainability, And Social Justice In A Way That Builds Each Business, Benefits Everyone, And Helps Heal The Planet. The GBN Team Provides All Key Services To The Approximately 4,000 Business Members And Is Central To The Mission Of Green America.
Description
This Fall The Green Business Network Is Launching A Sustainability Tool Called GreenGain In Combination With A Tiered Membership. Both Of These Are Grounded In The Approval Process For The Seal Of Approval That Green America Has Had In Place For Businesses For Almost Twenty Years. This Intern Will Work Directly With The Staff Of GBN In Its Communication With Members Regarding Membership Renewals, Introduction And Use Of The Tool, And Research And Evaluation Of Companies.
This Position Is A Wonderful Opportunity For An Individual Interested In Work With A Long-time Leader In Growing The Green Marketplace. It Is A Place To Learn About The Intersection Of Sustainability And Small Business Within A Committed, Fun Community.
Responsibilities
Administrative Duties Include:
- Phone Calls To Current And Former Members To Introduce The New Sustainability Tool.
- Familiarity With The Sustainability Tool And The Ability To Walk Members Through The Use Of The Tool.
- Email Exchanges Regarding Any Questions Related To Use Of The Tool And Membership Status.
- Coordinate Outreach And Planning For Standards Advisory And Green Industry Working Group Committee Meetings.
Research Responsibilities Include:
- Research Social And Environmental Issues Relating To Small Businesses And Participate In The Ongoing Development Of The Sustainability Tool.
- Prepare Sustainability Initiatives Specific To Industries, Including Full Description, Steps, Trivia, And Resources.
- Review Company Profiles In The Sustainability Tool, Including An Examination Of Completed Initiatives And The Company Website
- Research Additional Industry-specific Information And Prepare Materials For Advisory Committee Meetings.
Qualifications
- Excellent Customer Service Skills.
- Excellent Research Skills.
- Strong Writing And Verbal Communication Skills.
- Highly Organized And Detail Oriented.
- Ability To Take Initiative In Flagging Concerns/problems And Offering Possible Solutions.
- Comfort Working Independently In A Highly Collaborative Environment Where Creativity Is Encouraged.
- A Passion For Social And Environmental Justice.
- A Strong Interest In Working With And Learning About Small Businesses Committed To The Green Marketplace.
How to Apply
Resume And Cover Letter To [email protected]. No Calls Please.
Organization: Green Empowerment
Job Title: Program Director
Location: Portland, OR
Hours and Compensation: $40,000 plus benefits
Application Deadline: June 1
Posted on: May 11
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Organization: Urban Habitat
Job Title: County Organizer
Location: Oakland, CA
Hours and Compensation: 20hrs/week; Pay commensurate with experience.
Application Deadline: May 20
Posted on: May 10
Organization Overview
Urban Habitat (UH) builds power in low-income communities and communities of color by combining education, advocacy, research and coalition building to advance environmental, economic and social justice in the Bay Area. UH applies a critical race and class lens to issues of transportation, housing, land use, planning, community development, and health, and offers a clear vision and agenda for the equitable development of the region.
Description
Transportation Justice
UH believes that an affordable, reliable, and connected public transit system is one of the fundamental building blocks of a healthy region. The Transportation Justice Program works to transform the transportation movement by supporting the leadership development and organizing of the communities that have historically lacked political and economic power in the region. Our vision of transportation justice is based on the following key elements:
- Equitable distribution of transportation benefits throughout the region that address current and historic race and class inequities;
- Accountable decision-makers; and
- Effective leadership from low-income communities and communities of color in transportation decision-making processes.
Land Use & Housing (LUH)
LUH promotes smart growth and equitable development as alternatives to the current policies and practices that have led to gentrification and displacement of low-income families and communities of color in the region. LUH believes that smart growth and equitable development are essential components of a healthy region in which all residents benefit and have access to opportunities such as affordable housing, quality jobs, and effective public transit. LUH ensures that development results in concrete community benefits including affordable housing, local hiring, living-wage jobs, opportunities for locally owned businesses, effective public transit, open space, and meaningful community participation.
The Organizer will play a key role expanding UH’s regional outreach and connections, allowing the organization to successfully engage South Bay partners in regional decision-making around land use, transportation, and climate change. The position’s time will be split across the UH’s Transportation and Land Use and Housing programs, reporting directly to the Director of Transportation but also working closely with Land Use and Housing staff. Within the South Bay, San Jose, including East San Jose, will represent the main geographic area of focus, but there will also be some focus on other key communities where UH has existing relationships like Sunnyvale and East Palo Alto.
This position will augment UH’s subregional capacity & presence, to more deeply engage key regional, sub-regional, and local partners in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties in regional planning by successfully linking local campaigns to regional ones. This includes a particular focus on ensuring that the planning of and implementation of Plan Bay Area (the Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Community Strategy) results in stronger social equity outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Under direction of the Transportation & Land Use Program Directors, identify and vet new partners, issues and work with key allies to identify potential TJ and Land Use campaigns as well as deepen UH’s analysis of transportation, environmental and housing justice issues that affect low-income communities and communities of color in the South Bay.
- Support technical assistance provision to key allies in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties to support meaningful community action in the implementation of the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and the Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS), called Plan Bay Area and mandated by SB375.
- Assist LUH staff in designing and conducting workshops to unite affordable housing and environmental communities around shared Plan Bay Area priorities.
- Collaborate with key existing and new UH partners to integrate South Bay organizations and priorities into regional equity networks organizing around the Plan Bay Area.
- Communicate out the role, successes, and challenges of the Plan Bay Area in advancing regional equity to decision-makers, community organizations, and the general public.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or currently enrolled in a graduate urban planning, environmental sciences, public policy program, or equivalent experience such as campaign organizer or outreach coordinator for advocacy organizations.
- At least one year experience working directly or in a support position for an advocacy campaign at a local, regional, state or federal level.
- Knowledge of and experience working on transportation, land-use, and/or climate change policies and programs; strongly preferable is working knowledge of these issues in the South Bay.
- Excellent written and facilitation skills.
- Strong commitment to issues of environmental, social and economic justice, and to working within a regional, multi-sector, multi-issue framework.
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with groups and individuals from different sectors and ethnic backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Volunteer and/or professional experience as a grassroots organizer or coalition builder.
- Multilingual capacity, particularly spoken & written Spanish.
- Familiarity and existing relationships in the South Bay.
How to Apply
Please email a cover letter and résumé to[email protected]by May 20, 2012. The position will be open until filled.
Organization: Smart Growth America
Job Title: Fellow
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: Full-time; $1,500/month stipend
Application Deadline: July 2
Posted on: May 10
Description
Are you interested in economic development, transportation, planning, housing, real estate finance, or environmental policy? Are you an organizer, a blogger, a policy person or just love making a difference? Are you looking to get experience working on federal and state policy to help make great neighborhoods?
Well this is the place for you.
Smart Growth America (SGA) is seeking 3-4 Fellows for its core programs to engage with Congress, the Administration, state leaders and allies on the benefits of smart growth policies. This is an opportunity that features a great deal of responsibility, direct collaboration with organizations, and valuable hands-on experience. For more information about SGA, find us at smartgrowthamerica.org.
Fellowships available:
Communications and Web Fellow:
The Communications Fellow will contribute to all aspects of Smart Growth America’s Communications team, including drafting press releases and media advisories, writing content for SGA’s website and blog, conducting outreach to reporters and bloggers, compiling news clips, maintaining SGA’s social media presence. Core web responsibilities include: posting and maintaining content online, document formatting and review, contributing to communications strategy discussions, supporter outreach and list management. HTML skills a plus.
Government Affairs and Outreach Fellow:
The Government Affairs and Outreach Fellow will assist with engaging Congress and the Administration on the benefits of smart growth policies and with maintaining relationships with various SGA constituencies. Core responsibilities include: researching and analyzing administrative and legislative proposals to incorporate smart growth principles, helping manage relationships with Congressional and Administration officials, and writing fact sheets on how smart growth relates to other issues such as health, the environment, and safety. The fellow will also be responsible for providing support to SGA’s coalition members, developers’ coalition and the Sustainable Communities Learning Network by updating and maintaining website content; drafting documents, letters, email alerts, blog posts, etc.; compiling resources and research for partners; and participating in conference calls, webinars and meetings with national, state and local partners.
Leadership Institute Fellow:
Smart Growth America’s Leadership Institute Fellow will support our burgeoning technical assistance program for state and local governments. Core responsibilities include: providing research, development, logistical, and administrative support for policy workshops for governors, multistate and local summits, authoring blogs, and promoting SGA’s technical assistance through social networking. Experience and skills required: Exceptional writing abilities, research experience, and ability to coordinate logistics associated with event planning.
Qualifications
These fellowship positions each require a self-motivated, detail-oriented person with excellent writing, oral communication, research, and organizational skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Candidates should have a strong interest in smart growth, economic development, transportation, community growth or related areas. Candidates should have at least a bachelor’s degree and either an educational background or work experience in transportation policy, urban planning, environmental studies, real estate, finance, public policy, business, or a related field. Hill, federal agency or federal advocacy experience is highly desirable for the government affairs position.
The candidate should be highly computer literate with specific experience in web research, database management, and using the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge of InDesign or graphics software, SalesForce, HTML/CSS, Word Press and/or other open source web interfaces are a definite plus.
How to Apply
The position is full-time, 40 hours a week. Minimum commitment of six months required. Potential to extend fellowship to 12 months is available.
Interested applicants should send their cover letter, resume, 3 references and two short writing samples (no more than five pages) to [email protected]. The email subject line must include the fellowship name: 1) Communications and Web Fellow, 2) Government Affairs & Outreach Fellow, or 3) Leadership Institute Fellow. Candidates may apply for more than one position, but this must be noted in the email subject line.
Organization: Riverkeeper
Job Title: Executive Assistant
Location: Ossining, New York
Application Deadline: June 8
Posted on: May 10
Organization Overview
Established in 1966, Riverkeeper is an independent, member-supported environmental organization whose mission is to protect the ecological integrity of the Hudson River and its watershed, and to safeguard the drinking water supply of nine million New Yorkers (New York City and lower Hudson Valley residents). For more information, visit www.riverkeeper.org.
Description
The Executive Assistant will provide administrative support to the President of the organization. Responsibilities include scheduling meetings (Board of Directors, donors and partners), making travel arrangements, preparing reports, handling staff, media, and information requests, preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls and performing other clerical functions. Strong computer and internet research skills are required. The position calls for flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, project coordination experience, and the ability to work well at all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain executive calendar.
- Provide telephone coverage – answer executive phone calls, take accurate messages, know executive calendar at all times, handle urgent calls with appropriate judgment.
- Prepare memos, letters, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, or presentation software.
- Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution.
- Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.
- File and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports.
- Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries.
- Arrange group meetings – schedule meetings with all parties, book meeting rooms & call-in numbers, arrange special meeting facilities (food, PC projector, etc), send meeting confirmation e-mails, prepare & distribute meeting materials.
- Handle business travel – book travel arrangements, coordinate out-of-town meeting schedule, prepare travel & expense reports.
- Work on special projects at the request of the Executive Director and/or senior management, including collecting information, responding to requests, obtaining service, etc.
- Miscellaneous support: prepare copies, handle faxes, and maintain orderly, fully-functioning work area for executive.
- Handle confidential and non-routine information.
- Other duties as assigned or needed.
The listed responsibilities are intended to describe the essential functions of the position. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
- Ability to act independently, tactfully, diplomatically and professionally at all times
- Strong attention to details
- Strong time management and ability to manage own time along with the time of others.
- Superb problem solving and project management skills.
- Excellent writing, communication, and proofreading skills
- Excellent active listening skills, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate
- Enthusiastic, positive team player with a great sense of humor, dependable, and collaborative.
- A minimum of five plus years’ administrative assistant experience in a fast-paced environment
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to Chelsea Kadish at [email protected] NO LATER THAN JUNE 8th, 2012. Please write: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT in the subject line. Phone calls and faxes will not be accepted.
Riverkeeper is AA/EEO employer.
People of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Organization: San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory (SFBBO
Job Title: Executive Director
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: May 10
Organization Overview
The San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory (SFBBO) is seeking a full-time Executive Director. SFBBO is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats through science and outreach. Located in Milpitas, CA, SFBBO has 5 full-time and 3 part-time staff, and an annual budget of $500,000. Established in 1981, SFBBO has 31 years of experience conducting avian research and monitoring in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our research contributes to land management decisions that address local conservation challenges of concern to resource agencies, policymakers, and California citizens.
SFBBO enjoys a long-term relationship with Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge and the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project through a variety of projects, such as the Snowy Plover Recovery Program, monitoring of pond-dependent waterbird populations, and breeding population studies of colonial waterbirds. We have operated the Coyote Creek Field Station, our bird banding station, since 1982 and have several ongoing studies focused on riparian and marsh songbirds. Other projects focus on the conservation and restoration of tidal marsh – upland transitional zones in partnership with resource agencies and nonprofits. We actively provide opportunities for SFBBO members and other Bay Area residents to directly engage the natural history and science of the San Francisco Bay Area, through classes, walks and citizen science projects. Our team of 100 long-standing, dedicated volunteers greatly enhances the reach of our science.
Description
The Executive Director (ED) will lead all aspects of SFBBO and reports to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is looking for an action-oriented leader, with the ability to inspire staff, volunteers, members, donors and partners toward the common goal of SFBBO’s mission.
The Executive Director –
- Implements SFBBO’s strategic plan; oversees all current programs; develops and implements new initiatives; annually evaluates organizational effectiveness; promotes programs and fosters collaborative relationships with partners, resource agencies, funders and the community
- Writes grants and pursues program-related contracts; oversees the development and implementation of a diversified fundraising plan; maintains and builds upon current funding sources including grants, contracts, and donations; creates opportunities for and supports Board fundraising efforts
- Develops annual organization budget and tracks performance against budget, administers grants and contracts, prepares monthly finance reports for Board Finance Committee, adheres to procedures as outlined in Financial Policy.
- Hires, trains, supervises, mentors, and supports staff; complies with all organizational and legal requirements for hiring and employment practices; conducts annual staff performance reviews
- Assists Board leadership to recruit, orient, train, and mobilize new Board members to support our mission, provides the Board with pertinent and timely information for decision making and organizational evaluation
Qualifications
The SFBBO Board of Directors is seeking a proven leader with excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as a personal commitment to avian conservation science. Candidates should possess the following qualifications:
- Background in and/or familiarity with field ornithology and conservation science
- Experience in organizational leadership with excellent personnel management skills
- Successful grant-writing or fundraising experience
- Proven success building collaborative partnerships
- Excellent communication skills
- Budget management skills
The following qualifications would be assets:
- Ph.D. or M.S. in biology, ecology or a related field with an ornithology emphasis or extensive experience in field ornithology
- Familiarity with Bay Area ecosystems and conservation organizations
- Experience working in a non-profit organization
- Experience working with government and resource agencies
How to Apply
SFBBO’s Board of Directors has established a search committee to review applications and interview potential candidates. Salary will be determined based upon the successful candidate’s level of experience.
SFBBO offers a competitive benefits package with health care, dental, and vision coverage, plus 20 days paid time off/year. Some weekend and evening work will be required.
To apply please submit a cover letter, a resume, and a list of 3 references to Board Chair Troy Rahmig at[email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately, position open until filled.
For additional organizational information, please see our website at www.sfbbo.org. SFBBO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
