Organization: Chesapeake Climate Action Network
Position Title: Environmental Legal Internship
Location: Washington DC
The legal intern can work from home or school and/or work out of CCAN’s Takoma Park, MD office, which is a short, three-block walk from the redline metro station.
Hours and Compensation: not given
Application Deadline: rolling until filed
Organization Overview
The Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is the first grassroots, nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to fighting global warming in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Our mission is to build and mobilize a powerful grassroots movement and use our proximity to the nation’s capital to push for state, national and international policies that will put us on a path to climate stability. We take on the region’s worst climate polluters using many legal and regulatory tactics, while also advocating for the most effective clean energy policies for our region, the nation and the world.
Description
CCAN is looking for a legal intern to expand our organization’s litigation and regulatory capacity. If you’re looking for a group that will challenge you, inspire you and give you significant responsibility, we’d love to meet you. The legal intern will gain a wide range of hands-on experience associated with regional energy issues along with internal non-profit related legal matters. CCAN has been involved in a wide variety of environmental legal matters utilizing regulatory frameworks under the federal Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Emergency Preparedness and Community Right-to-Know Act, as well as state-based environmental and greenhouse gas reduction laws.
Internship positions are typically unpaid; however, students may earn credit hours from their respective law schools or seek fellowships to fund their work with CCAN.
Responsibilities
CCAN’s legal intern should expect involvement in various projects which may include drafting briefs, legal research memos, regulatory filings, writing articles and fact sheets, commenting on proposed state and/or federal agency regulations or draft pollution permits, preparing legislative and regulatory testimony and comments, attending state and federal regulatory hearings and meetings with Congressional members, state legislators, regulators and executive branch staff.
The CCAN office is an extremely friendly environment with many opportunities to learn and make professional connections. This is an excellent opportunity for 2Ls, 3Ls and recent graduates studying for the bar exam. The position reports to CCAN’s Senior General Counsel.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume with “Legal Internship” in the subject line and send to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Organization: Friends of the Earth
Position Title: Senior Bioenergy Campaigner
Location: Washington DC
1100 15th Street NW, 11th Floor, Washington, District of Columbia, 20005
Hours and Compensation: Full time temporary: Through December 24, 2013
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
Friends of the Earth is a hard-hitting, progressive, environmental organization that pulls no punches and speaks sometimes uncomfortable truth to power. It’s an approach that has worked for four decades to produce important victories that help protect our planet and its people. We’re part of Friends of the Earth International, a federation of groups working in more than 70 countries on today’s most urgent environmental and social issues.
To accomplish our mission, Friends of the Earth is working at the nexus of environmental protection, economic policy and social justice to fundamentally transform the way our country and the world values people and the environment. We are focused on reforming economic drivers such as tax and trade policy that are often used to empower corporations and government to harm the environment.
Friends of the Earth’s Climate and Energy Program challenges the root causes of the burgeoning climate crisis. As part of this effort we are tackling the continued reliance on fossil fuels while refusing to let the drive for non-fossil energy lead to the pollution of our air and water or further threats to our health. We promote energy efficiency and truly clean energy while fighting to end our unhealthy dependence on dirty energy sources such as coal, oil, nuclear and corn ethanol.
Within the Climate and Energy Program, our Bioenergy Campaign is focused on curbing the use of first generation bioenergy, including corn and sugar cane ethanol, ensuring that any future bioenergy sources are truly sustainable, and making sure that the use of biomass for electricity includes adequate environmental safeguards. The Senior Bioenergy Campaigner will lead an intense short term effort to shape bioenergy policy to promote truly sustainable bioenergy solutions and moves us beyond harmful bioenergy sources.
Description
Friends of the Earth is seeking a talented and dedicated individual to join our Climate and Energy Programing the middle of an intense push on bioenergy policy through December 24th.
Responsibilities
- Implement strategic campaign plan in conjunction with the Climate and Energy Director, Communications team and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate a coalition with a wide variety of allies (environmental, conservative, free market, taxpayer groups, etc.).
- Conduct research and analysis to develop reports, articles, factsheets, web content and other campaign materials on fossil fuel subsidies to educate allies, opinion leaders, policymakers, the press, and the public.
- Represent Friends of the Earth with members of Congress and their staff, the administration and outside opinion leaders.
- Represent Friends of the Earth with the media to support campaign objectives and reach key audiences.
- Keep abreast of developments on bioenergy policy and technologies including analyzing legislative proposals and administrative actions.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Seven or more years of experience in policy advocacy at the federal state or federal level on energy or transportation issues, including at least four at the federal level.
Desired Skills and Knowledge
Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse coalition of allies and partners from across the political spectrum.
- Knowledge and understanding of bioenergy issues and policies.
- Experience lobbying Congress and knowledge of legislative and executive branch processes.
- Ability to balance and successfully complete a wide range of campaign activities including advocacy, coalition building, public speaking, research, and communications.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to inspire trust and respect among colleagues and external partners and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a fast-moving and results-oriented team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and comfort presenting material to a wide range of audiences, including the public, the press, and government officials.
How to Apply
E-mail cover letter, resume, salary requirement and a short writing sample to [email protected] with the subject heading “Senior Bioenergy Campaigner.” No mail applications or phone calls. Position will remain open until filled.
Friends of the Earth is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from women, people of color and other members of underrepresented groups who will contribute to the diversity of its staff.
Organization: Friends of the Earth
Position Title: Fossil Fuel Subsidies Campaigner
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation: This position offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes healthcare, paid vacation, sick leave, and an employee contribution-based retirement plan. Full time
Application Deadline: Not given
Organization Overview
Friends of the Earth is a hard-hitting, progressive, environmental organization that pulls no punches and speaks sometimes uncomfortable truth to power. It’s an approach that has worked for four decades to produce important victories that helped protect our planet and its people. We’re part of Friends of the Earth International, a federation of groups working in 76 countries on today’s most urgent environmental and social issues.
To accomplish our mission, Friends of the Earth is working at the nexus of environmental protection, economic policy and social justice to fundamentally transform the way our country and the world values people and the environment. We are focused on reforming economic drivers such as tax and trade policy that are often used to empower corporations and government to harm the environment.
Friends of the Earth’s Climate and Energy Program challenges the root causes of the burgeoning climate crisis. As part of this effort we are tackling the continued reliance on fossil fuels while refusing to let the drive for non-fossil energy lead to the pollution of our air and water or further threats to our health. We promote energy efficiency and truly clean energy while fighting to end our unhealthy dependence on dirty energy sources such as coal, oil, nuclear and corn ethanol.
An important component of our efforts on climate and energy is our Earth Budget Campaign to end subsidies for polluting industries, ensure adequate funding for government to protect public health and the environment, make polluters pay for the damage caused by their pollution, and encourage investment in clean alternatives. Part of that effort is our fossil fuel subsidies work to eliminate subsidies that are currently being given to the fossil fuel industry.
Description
We are seeking to hire a talented and dedicated individual to help lead a hard-hitting campaign to end government subsidies to the fossil fuel industry. This position will help develop the campaign plan in conjunction with the Friends of the Earth team and will then implement it under the direction of the Climate and Energy Director.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategic campaign plans (including research, outreach, public education, organizing, press, social media, markets and policy advocacy) in conjunction with the Climate and Energy Director, Economic Policy Team Director, Communications Director and other stakeholders.
- Conduct research and analysis to develop reports, articles, factsheets, web content and other campaign materials on fossil fuel subsidies to educate allies, opinion leaders, policymakers, the press, and the public.
- Develop expertise on subsidies for the fossil fuel industry including tax subsidies, appropriations, and leasing.
- Coordinate and collaborate with a wide variety of allies (environmental, environmental justice, conservative, free market, taxpayer groups, etc.).
- Represent Friends of the Earth with members of Congress and their staff, the administration and outside opinion leaders.
- Represent Friends of the Earth with the media and at public events to support campaign objectives and reach key audiences.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Four or more years of experience in campaigning, organizing, policy advocacy (not necessarily environmental), and/or legislative work at the federal or state level.
Desired Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge and understanding of legislative and executive branch processes.
- Ability to balance and successfully complete a wide range of campaign activities including advocacy, coalition building, public speaking, research, and communications.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to inspire trust and respect among colleagues and external partners and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a fast-moving and results-oriented team.
- Demonstrated ability to work in coordination with a diverse coalition of allies and partners from across the political spectrum.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and comfort presenting material to a wide range of audiences, including the public, the press, and government officials.
- A demonstrated commitment to the environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel.
- Experience with the appropriations and tax processes is strongly preferred, but is not essential.
How to Apply
E-mail cover letter, resume, salary requirement and a short writing sample to [email protected] with the subject heading “Fossil Fuel Subsidies Campaigner.” No mail applications or phone calls. Position will remain open until filled.
Friends of the Earth is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from women, people of color and other members of underrepresented groups who will contribute to the diversity of its staff.
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Organization: CommonHealth ACTION
Position Title: Food Equity Council Program Coordinator
Location: Washington DC
1301 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 200, Washington, District of Columbia, 20036, United States
Hours and Compensation: part-time, salary is contingent upon experience
Application Deadline: September 13, 2013
Start Date: October 1, 2013
Organization Overview
The Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHI) optimizes community and population health by forging cross-sector partnerships and innovative solutions to the DC-MD-VA region’s most pressing public health challenges. IPHI is the DC-Maryland- Virginia region’s officially recognized public health institute and a member of the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI), which has become a major aspect of the nation’s public health infrastructure. IPHI currently operates as a trade name of CommonHealth ACTION (CHA), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2004, which has a national reputation for its work building community capacity to create the conditions in which all people can achieve optimal health.
Description
IPHi is recruiting a contractor to serve as a part-time Program Coordinator to support the Prince George’s County Food Equity Council (FEC) funded by a Community Transformation Grant. IPHI received a two-year Community Transformation Grant under a Small Communities Program from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reduce chronic disease rates, prevent the development of secondary conditions, and address health disparities in Prince George’s County. The mission of the Prince George’s County Food Equity Council (FEC) is to significantly improve public health and community well-being of all who live, work, study, worship and play in the County. The Food Equity Council aims to develop and support policies, approaches, procedures, practices and initiatives to create systemic change to the local food system, promoting health, economic opportunity, food security, and well-being, especially among communities that have been negatively impacted by the current food system.
Responsibilities
The Program Coordinator works independently, with guidance, and collaboratively to manage the communications, logistics and weekly administrative needs related to the FEC’s work. The Coordinator will also facilitate strategic planning with the FEC, identifying promising practices, strategies and developing an implementation plan that will enhance food equity in Prince George’s County. The position requires excellent interpersonal, organizational, computer, and writing skills as well as the exercise of extensive discretion, independent judgment, political acumen, and diplomacy. The Program Coordinator’s work duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Manage daily operations of the Council, including but not limited to: program development and management, internal and external communications, website, calendar, blog and listserv maintenance
- Support the FEC as it engages: business and community leadership through one-on-one meetings, group presentations, and discussions
- Contribute to strategic planning, agenda setting, goals and objectives development with FEC leadership
- Coordinate and provide logistical and administrative support to the Council
- Develop publications and reports through collaborative writing and editing.
- Assist in recruitment, application and selection of FEC Members
- Plan and execute a Food Equity Council Forum to present action plan and policy recommendations to decision-makers, government officials, businesses, and general public
- Engage Food Equity Council members and other stakeholders to implement policies, programs and/or practices that improve the community food system and address health equity
- Promote relationship-building among the FEC and other organizations, agencies, and/or individuals
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum: A Bachelor’s Degree and at least 2 years of experience in the food system, agriculture, economic development, public health, environmental work, and/or hunger relief. Preference for individuals with work experience in public health or non-profit social justice organizations. References required.
- Excellent relationship building, written communication, presentation and public speaking skills
- Experience facilitating group processes and development
- Experience in developing and/or influencing policy at a systems and environmental level
- Exceptional organizational, management, research, and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to foster and maintain a spirit of camaraderie and cooperation among diverse community and political stakeholders
- Grant writing and fundraising experience
- Familiarity with Prince George’s County and the DC Metro area
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as email, Dropbox, Facebook, Twitter
- Demonstrated professional and political aptitude
- Work closely with IPHI consultants, staff and CTG evaluator on program implementation
COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Adobe Acrobat (Graphic Design software skills a plus).
- Web research experience
- Basic computer maintenance knowledge
SALARY HIRING RANGE & BENEFITS: $25 – $30 per hour, contingent upon experience and will offer reimbursement for mileage. The position will require a commitment of 20-25 hours a week, and involve occasional evening and weekend meetings. This is a one-year contract position beginning October 1, 2013. This position does not include eligibility for benefits. The Contractor/Coordinator will be expected to provide their own computer with Internet, mobile telephone for communication, and ensure access and availability to transportation. The work hours are flexible.
JOB LOCATION: The Contractor/Program Coordinator will be required to telecommute. There is no office assigned to the Coordinator. However, office space will be available at the Washington, DC office if needed on a periodic basis for meetings. The position requires face-to-face meetings in Prince George’s County and the metropolitan area.
TRAVEL: Local travel is required for this part-time position. Estimated travel: 30-50%.
How to Apply
Please submit a resume, cover letter and three references to [email protected] by September 4th. Please note in the subject line that you are applying for the FEC Coordinator position. The position will start on October 1, 2013. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Due to the large number of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.
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INTERDISCIPLINARY SCHOLARSHIP IN LAND USE AND ETHICS
3rd Annual Symposium
June 6 – 8, 2014
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s Northern Forest Institute
At Huntington Wildlife Forest
Organization Overview
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s Northern Forest Institute invites submissions for its third annual symposium of interdisciplinary scholarship in land use and ethics.
Submissions from a range of disciplines and professional fields are encouraged. Topics include a variety of approaches to land use, the moral implications of these approaches, and their impacts on social and environmental justice.
SUBMISSIONS
Traditional Paper:
The symposium welcomes work in progress. One aim of this meeting is to provide a collegial environment for new and in-process work to be offered for comment and critique. Submissions must include a 250-word abstract. Accepted papers/research will be presented by the author followed by a fifteen minute period of open discussion.
Panel Discussion:
Proposals should include a description of the issue that the panel will address, an explanation of the relevance of the topic to more than one discipline/field and an indication of how each paper addresses the issue. Proposals should include a 600-word abstract for the panel as a whole. Duration of the discussion period will be determined by the number of presenters.
Poster Presentation:
Proposals should describe the research project in a 1000-word outline including its relationship to the symposium’s theme. Posters will be on display throughout the event, with authors available for a designated time.
Session Chair/discussant:
Please send a CV to Marianne Patinelli-Dubay including your areas of research interest/expertise.
Scheduling: The Program Committee assumes that it may schedule a paper or session at any time between noon on Friday, June 6 and Sunday, June 8, 2014.
Each paper is meant to contribute to an ongoing conversation around land use and ethics. Presenters are strongly encouraged
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
DEADLINE for submissions is December 16, 2013.
All submissions must be submitted as a Word document via e-mail to Marianne Patinelli-Dubay according to the guidelines below.
Acceptance notifications will go out no later than January, 16 2014 along with detailed travel and accommodation information, preliminary information is below.
Submissions must include the following:
Submission Title
Submission Type (including required abstract/proposal as noted below):
Paper
Panel discussion
Poster presentation
Author(s) Information:
Affiliation (independent scholars are welcome)
Full name
Daytime phone
Mailing address
CONTACTS
For all correspondence regarding submission and/or program content, contact Symposium Chair Marianne Patinelli-Dubay
For information on fees, lodging and accommodations contact Business Manager Zoe Jeffery
Organization: CGI America
Position Title: CGI America Working Group Senior Associate/Manager, Economic Empowerment
Location: 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York, 10020, United States
Hours and Compensation: Full time
Application Deadline: September 30, 2013
Organization Overview
CGI America is a project of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) that convenes the public, private, and not-for-profit communities to address social and economic challenges facing the United States today. Each year, CGI America convenes 1,000 thought leaders and doers (“attendees”) in a two-day conference. Attendees self-select into one of ten Working Groups, which aim to identify opportunities for engagement, largely through CGI’s Commitments to Action model. Each Working Group convenes three times during the two-day conference and consists of approximately 80 attendees. These sessions are designed to maximize participant interaction with an emphasis on creating solutions and driving Commitments to Action. A list of the 2013 Working Groups can be found here. CGI America’s 2014 meeting will be held on June 24 – 25 in Denver, CO.
Description
The Working Group Senior Associate/Manager, Economic Empowerment will be responsible for identifying topics and advisors for two Working Groups. S/he will take responsibility of one, while transitioning the second to a five-month Working Group Associate. For the primary topic, s/he will recruit relevant attendees, establish the program for Working Group sessions at the two-day conference; develop new Commitments to Action (“commitments”); and review annual progress on ongoing commitments. The Senior Associate/Manager will work closely with other Working Group Senior Associates/Managers to shape a cohesive message on CGI America’s goals for each year. The Senior Associate/Manager also will serve as point of contact for associate(s) and intern(s), and collaborate across the greater CGI team, including Program, Membership, Sponsorship, and Marketing & Communications, to execute Working Group responsibilities.
For this position, the CGI America team is seeking candidates with a background in project management and/or policy related to economic empowerment in the United States, preferably with experience in financial inclusion, social enterprise, and/or business development. While the specific Working Group topics for 2014 have yet to be finalized, the Working Group Senior Associate/Manager will supervise 1-2 Working Groups in this broader space. Additionally, CGI America has recently expanded its objectives to include issues of social mobility and economic inequality; candidates with specific experience working on these issues with low-income and under-resourced communities are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Develop program content
- Identify topics and advisors for two Working Groups
- Transition one topic to Working Group Associate and serve as his/her internal point of contact
- With selected advisors, develop goals and objectives of Working Group and create three sessions for the two-day conference (six hours of programming)
- Conduct pre-meeting call(s) with Working Group participants
- Work with Communications & Marketing to message Working Group topic to wider audience
- Inform overall program development for CGI America, including research on potential topics for plenary sessions and identification of relevant plenary-level speakers
Recruit and manage attendee relationships
- Work with the CGI America Director, Operations Manager, other Working Group Associates/Managers, and the CGI Membership department to develop priority recruitment list for Working Group(s)
- Conduct strategic outreach (i.e. emails, phone calls) to recruit attendees
- Serve as main point of contact for Working Group attendees by disseminating information related to logistics, media opportunities, and potential partnerships
- Coordinate and collaborate with the Membership and Commitments departments in outreach to CGI Annual Meeting members
Develop and manage Commitments to Action
- Work with attendees to identify appropriate Commitments to Action
- Review annual progress reports on ongoing commitments
- Propose outstanding commitments for featuring opportunities at the CGI America meeting and for other exposure, including CGI online stories, pitches to press, briefing documents
- Adhere to information management processes related to commitment development and tracking
Execute on-site responsibilities
- Determine appropriate room set-up and AV requirements
- Prepare meeting materials including agendas, commitment examples, relevant handouts, etc.
- Ensure program participants (i.e. moderator, table facilitators) are informed and prepared for designated roles
- Manage flow of sessions and facilitate as necessary
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (MBA, MPP, MPA)
- 3-5 years of experience in general project management and/or policy related to social, environmental, economic, and/or political issues of the United States; title and compensation will be reflective of past work experience and educational background
- Strong knowledge of the implementation of such programs in the business, nonprofit, and public sectors, including key players and constituencies
- Background in economic empowerment, preferably with experience in financial inclusion, social enterprise, and/or business development
- Experience working on issues of social mobility and economic inequality preferred
- Experience in developing and managing relationships with diverse groups and individuals
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools required; knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or other relational databases preferred
- Event planning experience preferred
Other Desired Competencies
- Exceptional relationship management skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to adapt and work within a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
- Demonstrates ability to acquire understanding and absorb new information rapidly
- Entrepreneurial spirit, with a flexibility to cooperate with individuals with varying work styles
- Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets in an efficient, productive manner
- Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook
- Willingness to work in an “all hands on deck” environment, and engage in a variety of tasks
Physical Requirements
- May require travel, which may require walking distances, lifting, and carrying luggage and boxes, and prolonged periods of sitting in tight quarters
- Significant computer work, which may require repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands
- Occasional lifting (> 15 lbs), bending, pulling, collating/filing, and occasional lifting, carrying, and/or moving boxes, files, etc., some of which could be heavy or require the use of carts
How to Apply
Deadline for applications is September 30, 2013
Please apply on our website at: https://careers-clintonfoundation.icims.com/jobs/1948/working-group-senior-associate-manager%2c-economic-empowerment/job
Organization: Unity College
Position Title: Sustainability Director
Location: Unity, Maine
Hours and Compensation:
Hours: Primarily day shift with willingness to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the college. Some travel required.
PAY/BENEFITS: Title and salary commensurate with experience. Full benefits package.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Unity College seeks to attract employees who share a commitment to the environment and to human diversity, and who have an interest in helping students develop an understanding of the richness and complexity of individuals and society.
Application Deadline: Until position filled
Organization Overview
Unity College is a private college in rural Maine that provides dedicated, engaged students with a liberal arts education that emphasizes the environment, natural resources, and the emerging framework of Sustainability Science. The highly engaged student body, staff and faculty reflect a range of expertise characteristic of a liberal arts institution, and are united by their common interest in developing sustainable solutions to the pressing environmental problems of the 21st century. Recently named to the top 30 of the Washington Monthly college rankings and Princeton Review’s Green Rating Honor Roll, Unity is rapidly becoming recognized as a national leader in Sustainability Science.
Description
Unity College seeks an experienced Sustainability Director with a national reputation to lead College-wide sustainability planning and oversee an active, committed sustainability department. Reporting to the President, the Sustainability Director will work collaboratively at all levels of the College to develop, implement, and communicate coordinated sustainability efforts in support of Unity’s academic focus on sustainability science. At this exciting time of growth for Unity College, we seek candidates with experience in administrative and facilities planning who can also work closely with faculty and engage a diverse student body in and out of the classroom. This position will include an instructional component to total no more than 30% of work time. Individuals should be familiar with energy and climate emissions accounting, and conversant in operational sustainability areas of food and agriculture, materials and waste management, and green building principles. We seek a self-directed, adept manager, able to balance multiple projects and priorities while motivating direct reports and others to fulfill Unity’s sustainability education mission. The successful candidate will be skilled communicator, called upon to promote Unity’s reputation for sustainability achievement internally and among appropriate external networks and associations.
Responsibilities
Advanced degree in sustainability, environmental science, environmental studies, or a related field strongly preferred and 3 years of experience in sustainability education. Equivalent combination of education and experience considered. Training in energy and climate emissions accounting preferred. Experience in facilities planning and in higher education sustainability preferred. Former teaching experience preferred.
How to Apply
Application review will begin immediately until the position is filled. Applicants interested in applying MUST submit a cover letter and resume online.
After uploading your resume, the subsequent pages enable you to upload additional documents. (i.e. cover letter and three professional references, if required).
If you already have a Unity College Employment Account that you set up previously online, Login to add documents or update your account.
Organization: United Nations Development Programme
Position Title: Consultant for the SE4ALL Stakeholder Mobilization Assignment
Application Deadline: September 13, 2013
Description
Organization: Never Again Consulting
Position Title: Deputy Editor/Research Writer
Location: Massachusetts
Attleboro, Massachusetts, 02703, United States
Hours and Compensation: Full time; Entry level; $15-$20/hour plus health benefits after three months.
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
We are an independent consulting firm that specializes in promoting occupational and environmental health through scientific and historical research and analysis. Our client base includes community and labor groups and lawyers serving the public interest.
Description
Our busy office seeks a Deputy Editor/ Researcher Writer
You will work in consultation with the Editor in Chief in the initial evaluation of manuscripts for interest and quality and intermediate and final decision-making based on peer reviewers’ input. You will be responsible for the management of the review process, including monitoring and management of the submissions website; selection of and follow up with peer reviewers; providing substantive feedback on manuscripts in accordance with reviewer comments and editorial policy; ensuring compliance with journal policies; and managing communications with authors, reviewers, and publishers. The candidate should have graduate – post-graduate training or experience in public health epidemiology, toxicology, health policy, occupational or environmental medicine or a related field; excellent English writing and editing skills; familiarity with research databases in public health and medicine; ability to meet deadlines; ability to communicate effectively via email with a wide range of people from around the world. In addition to your work with the journal you will also be working independently and as part of a team to complete research • writing long and short pieces on the public health impacts and implications of various corporate actions for publication in leading environmental and occupational health journals and other venues • preparing and assisting in the presentation of these materials nationwide, generally in cases where victims are suing corporations for causing their illnesses. All candidates MUST be able and willing to travel frequently and work some weekends.
How to Apply
If interested: please send • Cover letter • Resume • Short writing sample
Direct all information to: Diane Barbarita [email protected]
Organization: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Stockton
Position Title: Environmental Justice Manager
Location: Stockton, CA
1106 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton, California, 95202, United States
Hours and Compensation: Full time
Application Deadline: September 20, 2013
Start Date: September 30, 2013
Organization Overview
Catholic Charities partners with others in advocating for justice and in assisting those in need by providing help for today and hope for tomorrow. Our Environmental Justice Project brings a unique Catholic voice to efforts to reduce air and water pollution and counter the effects of climate change, especially as they harm the poor and vulnerable.
Description
Catholic Charities is currently seeking to hire a full-time manager for the Environmental Justice Project. This position manages the Environmental Justice Project and includes: providing overall direction and oversight for the Project; working closely with Diocesan and parish leaders to promote the work of the Environmental Justice Project; representing the Diocese on EJ issues in public policy venues; cultivating relationships with key allies and funders; providing education and training on environmental and environmental justice issues from a Catholic perspective.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communication, political science, environmental studies or related field; experience managing environmental programs and a track record in fundraising, familiarity with the workings of the California legislative and regulatory processes, and an understanding and commitment to Catholic Social Teaching and the mission of Catholic Charities. (Ability to speak Spanish helpful.)
How to Apply
Send resume to: Environmental Justice Project, Catholic Charities, 1106 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton, CA 95202 or email to: [email protected]
Organization: Sierra Club Missouri Chapter
Position Title: Conservation Program Coordinator
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
7164 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, Missouri, 63143, United States
Hours and Compensation:
Application Deadline: September 21, 2013
Start Date: October 14, 2012
Organization Overview
The Sierra Club Missouri Chapter is part of the National Sierra Club.
Our purpose is “to explore, enjoy and protect the wild places of the Earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the Earth’s ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality ofthe natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.”
Decisions about the actions of our chapter are made by an elected volunteer Executive Committee. All Sierra Club members in the state of Missouri are invited to run for the Executive Committee and to vote in the election.
Description
Would you like to play a lead role driving environmental change in Missouri? Sierra Club’s MO Chapter is searching for a Conservation Program Coordinator. Working with the Chapter’s staff and volunteer leaders, you’ll be asked to help develop and implement the Chapter’s core conservation work. A background in organizing and an understanding of environmental issues (energy efficiency, renewable energy, and fighting to close dirty coal plants) will help you hit the ground running. Recruiting and training new volunteer leaders will also be a primary focus, as will public speaking to community, business, and governmental leaders. Comfort with these roles is essential.
Qualifications
4-year degree, Environmental Studies, Political Science
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right career move, please visit:https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH15/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SIERRACLUB&cws=1&rid=329
Organization: Southwest Conservation Corps
Position Title: Regional Director
Location: Tucson, AZ
Hours and Compensation: Salary: Starting $38,000 – $42,000, depending on experience
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Application Deadline: The position is open until filled.
Organization Overview
Description
Manage and oversee all programs and operations of the region through a coordinated and collaborative structure. The main focus of the Regional Director is to create and maintain highly effective operational programming. The Regional Director also develops and sustains project partnerships including traditional public land management agencies and urban municipal agencies as well as funding sources to ensure the success of the Corps’ mission. Each SCC regional office falls under the business systems, quality expectations and management authority of SCC, but most programmatic and operational decisions are made within SCC based on local/regional needs and opportunities.
Responsibilities
Leadership
- Identify and develop annual objectives to sustain and enhance the outcomes of SCC’s mission.
- Collaborate with other regional directors and the Executive Director of SCC in developing strategy for programmatic and financial sustainability.
- Demonstrate and lead on high program quality for positive member experience and exceptional project accomplishments.
Management
- Supervise the regional Program Director and other program staff depending on structure.
- Ensure that all staff members are following business and operational support protocols of SCC.
- Organize staff to meet the needs of the regional programs understanding the different models that exist (Veterans, Back Country, Urban) and new emerging models to meet the needs of partnering agencies.
- Oversee the professional development of regional staff.
- Serve as the primary contact with the SCC Support Office for operational matters.
Project Management
- Develop and maintain project partner relationships with an aim toward sustainability and leveraging to new project opportunities
- Oversee project agreements/task orders, database, pre-site visits, creation of project specifications, evaluation system and project scheduling.
- Provide project completion data to support invoicing.
Risk Management
- Ensure an emphasis on safety in all programming and follow practices consistent with risk management protocols set forth by SCC.
- Oversee Workers Compensation programs, claims and OSHA reporting.
Financial
- Prepare and submit an annual regional budget with assistance from Executive Director as a part of the SCC budgets
- Maintain regional systems to ensure responsible spending and financial reporting by all staff members
- Review financial reports and monitor regional expenses to ensure responsible budget management.
- Assist Executive Director in developing and or sustaining partnerships to maintain adequate revenue streams to support programming.
Marketing
- Assure the Corps vision, programs and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image in region.
- Enhance SCC visibility in the region
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of senior leadership experience in non-profit organizations/corps operations.
- Minimum 5 years of recent Corps or youth development organization experience.
- Flexibility, adaptability and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment.
- The ability to interact credibly and diplomatically with the Board; all levels in the Corps organization and the external community – tailoring communication effectively for different groups and stakeholders.
- An open, inclusive, team-oriented work style and ability to collaborate with Senior Leadership team at all locations.
- Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
- Valid Arizona driver’s license, insurable driving record and acceptable background check
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite applications and ability to manage information in an organizational database.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and résumé to Rob Spath at [email protected]. Also, available through website sccorps.org/about/staff-openings
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Organization: The Sea Turtle Restoration Project
Position Title: Internship
Location: Forest Knolls, CA
Hours and Compensation: Stipends or payment cannot be supported at this time, but assistance with low cost local housing and transportation is available.
We also offer Residential Internships with free housing. Feedback from past interns is compiled on our Intern Testimonials page. 20hrs/wk
Application Deadline:
Organization Overview
The Sea Turtle Restoration Project (STRP), founded in 1989, works to protect endangered sea turtles in ways that make cultural and economic sense to the communities that share the beaches and waters with these gentle creatures. STRP achieves its mission through a strategic combination of public education, hands-on conservation, grassroots action, creative and proactive use of the media, community training and leadership development, legal leverage, coalition-building, and market-based solutions. With offices in California, Texas and Central America, the scope of our work ranges from specific coastal communities to national consumer education to the international trade arena. STRP’s current programs cover a wide range of topics and geographic areas, with an emphasis on fisheries.
Description
The work is quite varied and would allow the individual to become familiar with the inner workings of an international environmental organization. Interns are required to spend 75 percent of their time on special campaign projects of focused interest to the individual and the program. The other 25 percent of their time is spent assisting with day-to-day operations.
Internships
Pacific Campaign Intern: works to meet goals of current sea turtle conservation campaigns focused on sea turtles, fisheries, and marine protected areas in the Pacific Ocean. California leatherbacks, west coast and Hawaiian fisheries, and plastic pollution threats are primary focus. Manages Leatherback Watch Program June-November.
Gulf of Mexico Campaign Intern: works to meet goals of current sea turtle conservation campaigns focused on sea turtles, fisheries, and marine protected areas in the Gulf of Mexico. Kemp’s ridleys, Gulf longlines, shrimp trawl fishery, and TEDs expansion and enforcement are primary focus.
Cocos Island Campaign Intern: works to meet goals of current sea turtle conservation campaigns focused on sea turtles, fisheries, and marine protected areas in the Cocos Islands National Park and eastern tropical Pacific. Cocos tagging, trip logistics, and Swimway Campaign are the primary focuses of this position.
Sustainable Fisheries Intern: works to meet goals of current work on California Sustainable Seafood Initiative and MSC sustainable certifications.
STRP Outreach & Events Intern: works to organize and implement STRP led public events and engage STRP presence at partner events. Responsibilities include managing volunteer database, event planning and promotion, and assisting with membership data generated from events.
Video Production Intern: leads projects to edit wildlife and event video footage into short YouTube broadcasts, public service announcements for community television, and possibly a documentary movie. Must possess video editing skills and be able to work remotely and in the west Marin office.
Online Communications Intern: assists with website updates, builds and maintains social media websites, composes and coordinates written and email communications between conservation projects and members. Must possess basic website editing skills, excellent writing skills, and be able to work remotely and in the west Marin office.
Development and Fundraising Intern: assists the Development Director with research and writing of grant proposals, communications with funding partners, and written reports describing program progress and achievements.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities could include assisting with and leading projects for:
• Research, writing and editing reports, fact sheets, newsletters, etc.
• Designing brochures, web content, and interactive maps
• Assisting in organizing photo and video files
• Administrative office work and data base entry
• Outreach to social networks with campaign goals and membership growth
• Outreach coordination and presentations to schools, summer events, etc.
• Correspondence with members, environmental organizations, and media
Qualifications
Requirements:
• Commitment to protection of the environment
• Willingness to work on a variety of tasks
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Commitment of at least 10 hours per week in the office, 20 hours total per week
• Willingness to become familiar with sea turtle biology, ecology and conservation
How to Apply
To apply for an internship, please contact Chris Pincetich, [email protected]
Please also indicate where you learned of this opportunity when applying, thanks. (Orion Magazine)
Organization: Partners of the Americas
Position Title: Youth Engagement Internship
Location: Washington, DC
1424 K Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, District of Columbia, 20005, United States
Hours and Compensation: unpaid, 15-25hr/wk
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
Partners of the Americas seeks a self-motivated and dedicated intern to support its Youth Engagement (YE) team. Throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, and the US, YE implements diplomacy programming that fosters youth leadership, intercultural exchanges and a long-term commitment to service. Since 2003, YE has implemented programs in over 15 countries and worked with over 850 youth.
Description
This fall, the YE intern, amongst other things, will have the opportunity to work on a new pilot program with environment and entrepreneurship themes involving rural college students from Colombia.
Responsibilities
• Assist the Director and Program Officer in ongoing planning and coordination for our Youth Lead Programs • Support and manage outreach to local volunteers throughout the Americas • Develop promotional materials and travel activities • Develop self-directed learning goals to measure progress and achievement
Qualifications
• Excellent written and oral skills in English and Spanish • Monitoring and evaluation experience • Knowledge of youth issues, leadership exchanges, community development and/or social networking in Latin America • At least 15-25 hours per week
How to Apply
Apply here and highlight your interest in working with Youth Engagement: http://www.partners.net/partners/General_Internship_Program.asp
Organization: Leave UR Mark
Position Title: Water Conservation Intern Abroad
Location: #206, 22nd Main, 16th Cross, JP Nagar, 5th Phase, Bangalore, Karnātaka, 560078, India
Hours and Compensation: 40 hrs/wk, unpaid
Application Deadline:
Organization Overview
Leave UR Mark has an internship position available in a project working with Water Literacy and Conservation in Bangalore, India. To sum up, in India women and girls bare the brunt of collecting water and water supply (walking many miles back and forth). This can drastically alter female school attendance. Technical and educational intervention is needed on Water Literacy but local communities need to know how to use and maintain equipment, implement basic water conservation techniques and change the way water is used. India is ranked #8 out of all the countries in the world that most need clean water.
Description
This is an internship in which you are not just in the office all day but out in the field visiting borewells, projects where rainwater harvesting tools have been installed, bringing water literacy to the masses, and getting a hands on education experience at the technical projects. You will learn about many innovative technologies that are being developed and get a chance to see many of them in various sites throughout the city. The goal of the project is to reach out to 6 million people within the next 10 years including business corporations, students, farmers, home-owners, and industry experts.
Responsibilities
- Interns would be working along side a team of experts that create awareness of water issues and implement conservation technology into homes, villages, offices, and more.
- The team has so far trained 40 foreign student/volunteer engineers in irrigation and rainwater harvesting, urban and rural rainwater harvesting, bore-well recharging, and recycling of used water for underprivileged communities and villages in Southern India.
- Interns will be learning how to use engineering, technology, education, and corporate partnerships to save India’s precious water for both it’s urban and rural population.
- Learn how to work with data to help create water policies and community suggestions.
Who Interns Abroad With Us?
- Students in college on their breaks or recent graduates looking for work experience
- Professionals looking for a career change
- Travelers looking to do meaningful work for short periods of time (2-3 months)
- Universities looking to do study tours for students
Logistics:
- Leave UR Mark offeres total Pre-Departure Support prior to arrival in India (visa invitation letter, health, safety, and cultural training, a guaranteed internship, and travel trips to India), airport pickup, and orientation upon arrival for a $595 fee.
- Interns may choose to stay at our guest house for an additional fee or set up their own housing.
- A 24/7 Emergency Support team will be accessible for the duration of time spent in India.
- We require a minimum of 2 month stay but you are welcome to stay for longer dependent upon your schedule and budget.
How to Apply
Email us at [email protected] to apply! You can also check out our blog with previous intern experiences athttp:www.leaveurmarkindia.blogspot.com or keep up to date on all of our projects at http://www.facebook.com/LeaveURMark.
Organization: The Climate Reality Project
Position Title: DC Intern
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: unpaid
Application Deadline: application will be accepted until a candidate is identified
Organization Overview
The Climate Reality Project, a nonprofit organization founded by former Vice President Al Gore, is dedicated to leading a global cultural movement demanding immediate action on the climate crisis by using cutting-edge communications and grassroots strategies to educate the public about the urgency and solvability of the climate crisis.
Description
The Climate Reality Project is looking for summer interns to work in our DC office in the following areas of discipline:
Climate Reality Leadership Corp: The Climate Reality Leadership Corps is looking for a sharp intern to assist this program, which was initially launched by Nobel Laureate and former Vice President Al Gore in June of 2006. There are over 4,000 Climate Leaders in 100 countries.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate presentation requests and regular correspondence with the Climate Leaders;
- Research and track Climate Leader related news;
- Assist with production and/or delivery of materials for Climate Leaders including weekly newsletter, letters to the editor, etc.;
- Assist with large-scale trainings including organizing recruitment, invitations, followup, etc.;
- Draft and execute social media opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in volunteer education and outreach.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
- Creative problem solving and experience working on a team.
- Basic database management (such as Blue State Digital, Salesforce, etc.).
- Experience with Excel.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior work in nonprofit advocacy, the climate movement, and/or political campaigns.
Time Commitment
- This position requires a commitment of 10-15 hours per week.
Development Research: The Development Research Intern will assist in gathering information on a variety of both domestic and international searches.
Responsibilities
- Conducting research on individual public records, corporations, foundations and organizations.
- Assisting in the production of research documents and memos.
- Keeping apprised of related news reports and updating existing research documents with timely information.
- Pursuing long-term research projects regarding philanthropic giving.
Required Qualifications
- Strong writing skills.
- Strong research skills.
- Exceptional organization.
- Self-starting and responsibility.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and advanced web searches.
- Possessing a commitment to climate, environmental and/or public interest.
Desired Qualifications
- Campaign experience preferred.
Eligibility
- Internships are open to all undergraduate and graduate students who have completed two or more years of college.
- Eligibility extends through the two years following graduation.
How to Apply
To Apply: Send a resume, cover letter, short writing sample, and dates of availability to [email protected]. Please use the subject line in the email to identify which internship position you are interested in pursuing. (Development Research or Leadership Corps) Applications will be accepted until a candidate is identified.
Organization: Clean Water Action of Ann Arbor, MI
Position Title: Intern/Part-time Organizer
Location: 320 Miller Avenue, Suite 180, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104, United States
Hours and Compensation: 24hrs/wk, $75/day
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
More than 50% of toxic water pollution (heavy metals like lead, mercury and arsenic) comes from power plants. Guidelines on this pollution haven’t been updated since 1982! Clean Water Action is fighting for the strongest guidelines possible to protect our Great Lakes and the health of our communities here in Michigan. Join the fight by becoming an organizer with our staff!
Clean Water Action is a non-profit organization with over 250,000 members in Michigan working to empower people to take action to protect America’s waters, build healthy communities and to make democracy work for all of us. For 40 years Clean Water Action has succeeded in winning some of the nation’s most important environmental protections through grassroots organizing, expert policy research and political advocacy focused on holding elected officials accountable to the public.
Description
Hours for the organizing work are 2 – 10:30 PM, three days a week between Monday and Friday. Hours for the internship work are flexible. We are hiring for positions starting immediately for fall and winter semesters or long term work. We provide benefits, travel opportunities, and the potential for growth within the organization.
Responsibilities
– Identifying voters and volunteers who will work with us to hold politicians accountable for their votes on environmental and health related issues
– Ensuring, by grassroots organizing, that communities are made aware of these issues
– Plan and participate in press conferences, lobby days, and other events.
Qualifications
We look for candidates who have strong oral and written communication skills, and who possess good attention to detail. Candidates should have an interest in working to protect our environment. We do provide extensive training on the job responsibilities and on the issues we cover
How to Apply
To apply, please call our office at 734-222-6347. You may also submit your application and resume directly at our website: http://www.cleanwateraction.org/jobs.
We also have positions available in East Lansing. For information, please call 517-203-0754.
Thank you for your interest!
Organization: MD-DC-VA Solar Energy Industries Association
Position Title: Solar Energy Intern
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: unpaid, 15hrs/wk
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
Description
MDV-SEIA is seeking interns to support: membership communications, and accounting and administrative functions. We are seeking to fill immediately and for the long-term. These interns will work closely with our Board of Directors and leaders in our industry. The internships will provide hands on experience in our rapidly growing industry, will develop broadly applicable careers capabilities and will provide access to our dynamic and growing membership. Work hours will be structured to meet the individual needs. We will support any student who wishes to use the internship towards academic credit.
Responsibilities
Interns will be provided an environment where they will assist with research; membership sales; membership support; writing newsletters; tracking and reporting MDV-SEIA’s finances; and general support of the association’s operations. The specific roles of a given intern will be developed based on the capabilities and experience of that intern and MDV-SEIA’s needs. We will provide the interns structured tasks and project oriented work that provide opportunities to learn, develop capabilities and network in our industry.
Qualifications
Graduate and undergraduate students with a passion for green energy and sustainability who’s studies may include marketing/business, communications, accounting, political science/government, environmental studies or related fields. Professional work experience is a plus, but not required.
How to Apply
Please email a resume and cover letter to:
Dana Sleeper Associate Director [email protected]
Organization: Chesapeake Climate Action Network
Position Title: Campaign Organizer
Location: Cove Point, MD
Hours and Compensation: Contract, 5 months, $3000/month
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted n an ongoing basis.
Organization Overview
The Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is the first grassroots, nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to fighting global warming in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Our mission is to build and mobilize a powerful grassroots movement and use our proximity to the nation’s capital to push for state, national and international policies that will put us on a path to climate stability.
CCAN is hiring an organizer to ramp up our campaign to halt a project that would be the largest climate polluter in Maryland – the Cove Point Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Export Terminal – right on the coast of the Chesapeake Bay.
The natural gas industry is proposing a dangerous and costly detour from our clean energy future: exporting fracked natural gas to overseas markets. These proposals are popping up all over the country. In the Mid-Atlantic, Dominion Resources is proposing the development of the Cove Point LNG export facility in Southern Maryland.
CCAN is launching an exciting and fast-paced campaign to stop this proposal in its tracks. We’ll be building a large coalition of local, statewide, and national groups opposed to Cove Point and activating thousands of citizens to take action. A decision on the project is expected in the next year, making it one of the most urgent climate fights in the country.
We take on the region’s worst climate polluters and fight for the most effective clean energy policies. If you’re looking for a group that will push you, inspire you and give you tons of responsibility, we’d love to meet you. We are seeking a talented and energetic organizer for a 5-month contract to continue our work building an active movement fighting the Cove Point Liquefied Natural Gas Export facility in Calvert County. The Organizer reports to the Healthy Communities Campaign Director and coordinates with other CCAN staff to implement campaign plans.
Description
The Organizer will build an active, visible, climate advocacy movement in the region by:
- Mobilizing residents to make their voices heard through petitions, phone calls and in-person campaign actions
- Recruiting and training volunteers throughout Calvert County to be effective campaign advocates
- Developing teams of volunteer leaders to take ownership in implementing CCAN’s campaigns
- Planning, organizing and executing campaign events, small and large
- Working with existing coalition partners, maintaining and building those relationships, as well as expanding our base of allies
- Gaining media attention for campaign efforts
This is the right job for you if:
- You’re passionate about stopping climate change
- You believe that grassroots organizing is crucial to winning short- and long-term victories
- You have organized on your campus or in your community, achieving results and thriving on the work
- You have experience recruiting individuals, developing leaders and team-building
- You are knowledgeable about advocacy campaigning and are eager to learn more
- You are just as excited to organize creative actions as you are to meet ambitious petition goals
- You are an effective communicator, able to inspire different types of people to take action through both written and verbal communication
- You are self-motivated and a problem-solver
- You have a B.A. or B.S. or equivalent organizing experience – grassroots organizing training is a plus!
How to Apply
Please email a resume and cover letter in MS Word or PDF format with “Campaign Organizer – Cove Point” in the subject line to Leslie Morrison at [email protected].
*Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be removed immediately when the position is filled. If this posting is live, please feel confident that your application will be considered!*
Organization: Protecting Our Waters
Position Title: Deputy Director
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Hours and Compensation: The Deputy Director will work closely with the Director, the Board, and with Protecting Our Waters volunteers. The Deputy Director will be primarily responsible for raising her or his salary, which will be smaller than that for a comparable position in the private sector. The position will start at 20 hours a week with the intention of transitioning to full-time depending on the Deputy Director’s performance and fundraising.
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
Protecting Our Waters is a small environmental and social justice organization founded in 2009 and incorporated in 2012, dedicated to stopping fracking. Our mission statement: We champion the health and vitality of our communities by defending people, animals, water, air and land against the damage caused by all phases of shale gas extraction, processing, and use. For more information, please visit http://protectingourwaters.wordpress.com/about/
Description
As a maturing environmental organization, Protecting Our Waters seeks a Deputy Director who will help professionalize it and build its capacity, as well as assume many responsibilities now attended to by the Director, Iris Marie Bloom, to whom the Deputy Director will report.
Responsibilities
These responsibilities span the breadth of Protecting Our Waters’ work, and include, among others:
- Financial management, including budgeting, accounting, and banking
- Outreach and organizing centered in Philadelphia but also across the Marcellus Shale region
- Office management, all aspects
- Non-profit corporate compliance
- Volunteer development, including increasing the number and depth of involvement of volunteers, and organizing their efforts towards particular campaigns and organizational goals
- Building and maintaining social media presence
- Participating on behalf of Protecting Our Waters in various local, regional, and national coalitions
- Fundraising, including grant writing, donor development, and special events
- Public relations, website development, and publications
- Public speaking
- Mounting proactive and responsive campaigns around fracking / shale gas infrastructure issues
- Press and communications, including issuing press releases, connecting press to individuals on the ground, and generating letters to the editor
Qualifications
The Deputy Director position will be fast-paced, rewarding, stressful, at times tedious, at times invigorating. It will require a person devoted to the cause of protecting human and animal health, and the natural environment, from environmental destruction.
Applicants must also have the following qualifications:
- Proven effective managerial experience
- Organizational development and grant writing skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, both one-on-one and as a team member
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- A history of environmental and/or social change organizing and/or activism
- Proven fundraising and financial management experience
Applicants must also:
- Be highly professional and organized
- Be highly motivated, dynamic, creative, and energizing
- Follow through on their endeavors and take responsibility for the results
How to Apply
Send a cover letter, resume, references, and one or two writing samples to: [email protected]
