Organization: Environmental Health Strategy Center
Position Title: Executive Program Assistant
Location: Portland, ME
Hours & Compensation: Full-time, exempt. Competitive salary.
Position Dates: One-year paid fellowship from approximately June 2013 – May 2014.
Application Deadline: April 1, 2013.
Posted On: March 22, 2013.
Organization: Renewable Northwest Project
Position Title: Renewable Energy Policy Research Intern
Location: Portland, OR
Hours & Compensation: 40 hours/week. $10/hour.
Position Dates: 10 week summer position.
Application Deadline: April 12, 2013.
Posted On: March 22, 2013.
Organization: Ecova
Position Title: Research Intern
Location: Durango, CA
Hours & Compensation: Full-time. Competitive and commensurate with experience.
Application Deadline: None posted.
Posted On: March 12, 2013.
Organization: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Position Title: Local Policy Intern
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours & Compensation: 40 hours/week. Unpaid.
Position Dates: 12 weeks starting May or June 2013.
Application Deadline: None posted.
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Organization: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Position Title: State Policy Intern
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours & Compensation: 40 hours/week. Unpaid.
Position Dates: 8-10 weeks starting in the middle/end of May 2013.
Application Deadline: None posted.
Posted On: March 14, 2013.
Organization: EPA Office of Sustainable Communities (OSC)
Position Title: Communications Intern
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours & Compensation: Unpaid, although a subsidy is offered to offset commute costs.
Position Dates: Start and end dates are flexible.
Application Deadline: April 19, 2013.
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Organization: EPA Office of Sustainable Communities (OSC)
Position Title: Sustainable Communities Intern
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours & Compensation: Unpaid, although a subsidy is offered to offset commute costs.
Position Dates: Start and end dates are flexible.
Application Deadline: April 19, 2013.
Posted On: March 18, 2013.
Organization: City of Flagstaff Sustainability Program
Position Title: Sustainability Specialist
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Hours & Compensation: Full-time. $20.02 – $21.55/hour.
Application Deadline: March 22, 2013.
Posted On: March 19, 2013.
Organization: Clean Air Council
Position Title: Clean Air Fellow
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Hours & Compensation: 40 hours/week. Paid.
Position Dates: Mid-April through mid-August
Application Deadline: None posted.
Posted On: March 19, 2013.
Organization: US Climate Action Network
Position Title: Policy Intern
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours & Compensation: 35 hours/week. $500 stipend/month.
Position Dates: Negotiable start and end dates, 3-6 month position.
Application Deadline: None posted.
Posted On: March 19, 2013.
Organization: The Center for the Next Generation
Position Title: Energy and Climate Program Intern
Location: San Francisco, CA
Hours & Compensation: 15 hours/week. $15-$20/hour.
Position Dates: 3 months; tentatively between mid-April – July 2013.
Application Deadline: April 8, 2013.
Posted On: March 19, 2013.
Organization: Oberlin College Environmental Studies Program
Position Title: Sustainable Technology Research Fellow
Location: Oberlin, OH
Hours & Compensation: Full-time, one-year position (renewal for additional years contingent on grant funding. Salary is commensurate with qualifications.
Position Dates: One-year position, to start on June 1, 2013.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will start on March 30 and continue until filled.
Posted On: March 14, 2013.
Organization: The Democracy Center
Job Title: Climate Project Coordinator
Location: Cochabamba, Bolivia
Hours and Compensation: The salary for the Climate Project Coordinator position is commensurate with Bolivian civil society standards. The salary will be determined based on the individual candidate´s experience, qualifications, etc
Position Dates: begins July 1, 2013
Application Deadline: March 22. 2013
Posted On: March 18, 2013
Organization:
Founded in San Francisco in 1992, the Democracy Center works globally to support progressive citizen activists in their work on social, economic and environmental justice. Through a combination of investigation and reporting, advocacy training, and leading international citizen campaigns, we have worked with activists in more than three-dozen countries on five continents, from immigrant leaders in California to public health workers in South Africa. The Democracy Center has worked from Bolivia for fourteen years where, among other projects, it provided the first international coverage of theCochabamba Water Revolt in 2000 and helped lead the winning global campaign against the Bechtel Corporation following the Water Revolt.
As The Democracy Center begins its third decade, a special emphasis of our work is strengthening citizen action on theglobal climate crisis and helping citizens challenge the power of corporations. The Democracy Center’s work on climate change includes substantive coverage of climate change’s impact in the Andes (including this multimedia site on climate change and water) and projects aimed at making climate activism more effective (such as this set of campaign case studiesand this recent article in Climate Progress.).
Description:
The Democracy Center (see description below) is hiring a coordinator for its work on climate change. The position involves overall coordination responsibilities in three key areas: 1. conducting fieldwork and research in the Andes, 2. interacting extensively with civil society and social movements in the Andes and the Global North, 3. engaging with international climate policy issues, mechanisms, and debates. The Democracy Center is seeking a highly-motivated person who shares our sense urgency about the global climate crisis and is ready to dig in and help make a real difference.
Responsibilities:
- Overall project coordination and management.
- Designing and implementing research projects on issues such as climate change impacts, climate adaptation, climate equity and justice issues, etc.
- Managing a complex set of interactions and relationships with local, regional, and international NGOs and organizations.
- Development of policy briefs, articles, and other publications on climate related issues for a diverse public audience.
- Collaboration on the production and dissemination of a variety of materials including written articles and audio visual materials.
- Engagement, strategy and leadership of advocacy on climate change with Democracy Center allies.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Educational requirements: minimum Bachelor´s degree, Graduate degree preferred.
- Minimum five years of work experience with a combination of project coordination, advocacy, policy, civil society organizing, and related fields.
- Demonstrated background and expertise in environment and climate issues, international development, and policy making.
desired skills:
- Clearly demonstrated capacity in writing and communication.
- Significant experience and ability in project coordination
- Experience in advocacy strategy planning.
- Work with diverse groups of people.
- Fluency in Spanish (required).
- Experience in Latin America (preferred).
How to Apply:
Applications must include a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for three references. The deadline for all applications is March 22, 2013. Early applications are encouraged. All candidates will receive confirmation of receipt of their application materials. Finalists will be notified and interviews will be scheduled in early April. The expected start date for the position is July 1, 2013 (flexible depending on candidate). Follow-up calls and emails from applicants are discouraged.
E-mail all required materials to: [email protected]
Organization: Greenpeace, USA
Job Title: Field Organizer
Location: Portland, OR
Hours and Compensation: $39,844.48
Posted On: March 18, 2013
Organization:
Greenpeace is the leading independent environmental organization that utilizes bold action, cutting-edge research and creative communications to protect the Earth. We expose global environmental problems and promote the solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. We investigate, document and expose environmental destruction in a peaceful manner and promote open, informed debate about society’s environmental choices. To ensure our independence we do not accept donations from corporations or governments. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.greenpeace.org
Description:
To pressure relevant decision makers to deny export permits and take bold political action to put the brakes on coal industry plans in the Pacific Northwest. As well as to employ strategic, diverse and creative tactics that raises the profile of this campaign in the region.
Responsibilities:
A Greenpeace Field Organizer is passionate, driven, strategic, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Organizers use a wide variety of strategies and tactics on campaigns to protect people and the planet from corporate greed. They might wear a suit to a morning lobby meeting with a state senator and an old pair of jeans that evening while painting a banner with local volunteers. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinating outreach events that grow our base of volunteers and public support for our campaign.
- Building and retaining a team of volunteer leaders with regular meetings.
- Coaching volunteers to lead interdependent teams of activists in communities.
- Quickly developing knowledge of Greenpeace issues, planning and executing successful campaign events, and generating media coverage for our campaigns.
- Coordinating closely with other Greenpeace staff and members of the coal export team, actions team, media team and grassroots team.
- Building and cultivating relationships with organizations and grasstops leaders including representing Greenpeace in a large regional coalition on weekly calls.
- Producing ongoing reports, data tracking, and critical analysis of work.
- Other responsibilities as required by the Field Organizing Director and Organizing Manager.
Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of grassroots organizing experience
- Proven ability to coordinate with a collaborative team and work independently to deliver results.
- Critical thinking, strategic insight, and time-management skills.
- Demonstrated talent building relationships and cultivating commitments with a range of activists, volunteers, and partners.
- Ability to recruit volunteers in both urban and suburban/rural areas. Experience recruiting volunteers via phonebanking/canvassing/house parties/home visits a plus.
- Ability to work on a fast-paced, often shifting campaign with many moving pieces.
- Strong communication skills – written and oral – with attention to detail.
- Commitment to grassroots organizing and non-violent direct action as a means of affecting change
preferred background:
- While prior experience in environmental advocacy is not required, an ideal candidate has a track record of using innovative social justice strategies to win against a corporate target and/or to pressure a decision-maker.
- Strong consideration will be given to candidates who have local relationships and prior knowledge of the coal export campaign.
- Flexibility and willingness to travel. A car or alternative form of transportation is not mandatory but preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.
How to Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected] Please include the following in your cover letter: a specific explanation of your interest in Greenpeace’s mission and the available position and how you found out about this career opportunity. Please use the email subject line: Portland Field Organizer Position – YOUR NAME. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. No phone calls please.
Diverse perspectives and experiences enhance the way Greenpeace selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and effectiveness of our campaigns. Greenpeace therefore strongly encourages applications from women, people of color, and other diverse communities.
Organization: Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology, LLC
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: San Francisco, CA
Hours and Compensation: unclear
Application Deadline: open until filled
Posted on: March 18th, 2013
Organization:
Energy Innovation is a small energy and environmental policy firm established in February of 2012. We have expertise in energy technologies (including efficiency improvements and renewable energy), atmospheric and climate change science, and energy and environmental policy. We work to promote the development of energy efficiency measures and zero-carbon energy technologies in the United States and overseas. We do this by (1) providing quality information and research to policymakers and other important decision makers, and (2) performing research and crafting insightful written and other media materials to educate the public on energy and environmental issues. We work with policymakers, NGOs, and other organizations to help them achieve their goals.
Responsibilities:
The Administrative Assistant will perform the following and other duties as assigned:
- Lead schedule coordination amongst Energy Innovation staff.
- Help manage the CEO’s calendar and time under the supervision of the HR & Finance Associate.
- Assist in the preparation and distribution of agendas for in-house meetings.
- Research and/ or prepare materials for meetings and presentations when needed.
- Organize and maintain Energy Innovation staff receipts and enter affiliated expenses into the company’s Quickbooks accounting system.
- Update and maintain the CEO’s Outlook contact database and the company’s Salesforce database.
- Organize and maintain the CEO’s electronic and paper files.
- Order and maintain office and kitchen supplies.
- Greet visitors and vendors.
- Assist in managing the company’s social media.
Qualifications:
The successful applicant will have the following minimum qualifications:
- BS or BA degree
- Strong organization stills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Superior telephone and email etiquette
- High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint)
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion
- Background in finance and accounting a plus
- Interest in learning (or experience with) Salesforce and WordPress
- Tact, poise, professional, diplomatic, and a good sense of humor
- Commitment to Energy Innovation’s mission and a passion for climate, energy, and environmental issues
How to Apply:
To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to [email protected].
Organization: Turtle Island Restoration Network
Job Title: Development- Resident Intern
Location: Lagunitas, CA
Hours and Compensation: 6 months, 9-5, housing
Posted on: March 18, 2013
Organization:
Turtle Island Restoration Network is a nonprofit environmental organization based in Marin County, California. Turtle Island carries out four initiatives: the Sea Turtle Restoration Project, SPAWN (Salmon Protection and Watershed Network), Shark Stewards, and the Got Mercury Campaign. We work to protect endangered marine species, save critical ecosystems, improve consumer choices, encourage government action and inspire corporate responsibility, all to protect marine wildlife and the wild oceans we all rely upon.
Description:
TIRN is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated development intern committed to conservation issues and focused on a career path in fundraising and nonprofit resource development. We are seeking an energetic, responsible team player to fill our development intern position.
This internship will impart a solid, working understanding of nonprofit administration and fundraising. This internship provides the opportunity to work and learn at an established non-profit education organization dedicated to environmental advocacy and wildlife protection, in a beautiful and rustic national park setting, 45 minutes north of San Francisco
Responsibilities:
The intern will complete specific projects related to resource development and fundraising during the internship (about 50% time), and carry out ongoing administrative tasks (about 50% time). The intern will be evaluated regularly and will make a final presentation on his/her work at the close of the internship.
The development intern will gain experience working with the executive director, board of directors, development director and other development team members on tasks including:
Research and identify potential individual and foundation prospects for giving;Assist in preparation and writing of foundation grant proposals and reports;Research and develop fundraising partnerships with progressive companies;Assist in developing materials for the TIRN board of directors and organizing board meetings;Promote TIRN’s research expeditions, naturalist training programs, events, merchandise store and other ventures online and through in person tabling and other means;Develop visual materials including web pages, presentations, online brochures and promotional videos;Maintain and enhance TIRN’s social media presence through communication with more than 20,000 Facebook friends and other social networks;Organize events including garnering donations of food and beverages, auction items and other in-kind contributions;Conduct outreach at public events, gather petition signatures and recruit new sign-ups to our email action lists and recruit new individual donor members;Help with production and writing of two twice-yearly newsletters;Help maintain TIRN’s donor databases as needed and assist with data processing, reporting, reconciliation with finance;Assist with other development tasks as they arise.
Qualifications:
Candidates must:
Have a demonstrated interest in environmental conservation.Possess at least a four-year degree or commensurate work related experience.Demonstrate excellent English-language writing and verbal communication skills.Have strong internet research skills.Demonstrate maturity, diplomacy and tact to work with foundations, donors, Board members and the general public. Candidates must be ethical, helpful and thoughtful.Be proficient with MS Office for MacintoshHave a desire to learn, be flexible, productive and self-reliant, and contribute to building a positive team atmosphere.
Preferred qualifications:
Candidates with design and video editing skills preferred. Possession of a laptop helpful.CA driver’s license preferred.
How To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a personal letter of interest that explains your interest in this position and include up to three writing, design or video samples to Chris Pincetich, [email protected].
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Organization: American Littoral Society
Job Title: Conservation Coordinator
Location: Millville, NJ
Hours and Compensation: Salary commensurate plus paid time off, health insurance, and other benefits
Position Dates: May 13th-
Application Deadline: April 15, 2013
Posted on: March 18th, 2013
Organization:
The American Littoral Society is seeking a full-time conservation coordinator to work out of our Millville, New Jersey (Cumberland County) office. The primary objective of this position will be to educate the public about and advocate for increased protections for coastal wetlands, waterways and vital upland habitat in Cumberland, Salem, and Cape May Counties. This position reports to the Delaware Bayshore Project Manager. If you care about New Jersey’s environment and want to be part of a team that really makes a difference, this entry level position will provide the opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced and effective environmental advocates in the state.
Responsibilities:
With training from our staff, the conservation coordinator will assist the Delaware Bayshore Project manager by:
-Educating the public about the importance of and need to protect
– Providing comment and testimony at municipal, county and regional hearings/meetings, where important debates about land-use policies, development proposals and planning initiatives are discussed. (Must be available to attend evening hearings)
– Reviewing and analyzing site plans and developing alternative recommendations to limit environmental impacts and create public benefits.
– Developing and delivering presentations to the public and officials about important coastal resources and tools needed to protect them.
– Writing “White-Papers” and fact sheets about topics such as stream-corridor protection ordinances, conservation-design development and landowner incentive programs for a “municipal tool kit.”
– Identifying priority sites in need of preservation along significant coastal tributaries of the Delaware Bay and performing outreach to landowners about how they can preserve their land.
– Increasing media coverage of important environmental issues germane to the region, including writing letters to the editor, Op-eds, and giving interviews with the press.
Qualifications:
– A college graduate with background in environmental science, land use planning, or natural resource planning; or equivalent experience
– A good communicator, with written and oral skills
– Available to work flexible hours
– Computer literate and able to use MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (graphics/multimedia applications such as MS Illustrator and/or Photoshop, Flash, or video experience a plus)
– Passionate about protecting Delaware Bay’s unique coastal wetlands habitat and wildlife
– Extensive knowledge of natural resources in Cumberland, Salem, and/or Cape May County
– Eager to empower others
How to Apply:
E-mail a cover letter, resume, and writing sample in MS Word file or PDF to Ren?e Brecht at [email protected]. Writing samples can be articles, letters to the editor, reports or papers you have written. These do not need to be published works. If available, submit a video or YouTube link of a presentation you have given in public. Make sure all filenames include your name (not ours).
Organization: Triangle Associates, Inc.
Position Title: Project Associate
Location: Seattle, WA
Hours & Compensation: Full-time. $16.50 – $18.00 per hour, based upon experience.
Application Deadline: March 29, 2013.
Posted On: March 13, 2013.
Organization: National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT)
Position Title: Community Outreach Coordinator/Regional Director
Location: Jackson, MI
Hours & Compensation: Full-time. $35,000 – $50,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline: April 8, 2013 or until suitable candidates can be identified.
Posted On: March 13, 2013.
Organization: EarthCorps
Position Title: Project Coordinator
Location: Seattle, WA
Hours & Compensation: Full-time. $2,500/month.
Position Dates: Temporary position. Start date of May 13, 2013.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2013.
Posted On: March 13, 2013.