Organization: NAACP
Position Title: Environmental and Climate Justice Program Manager
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Hours and Compensation: Compensation (salary and benefits) is competitive and will be commensurate with skills and experience. Salary will be paid on a bi-weekly basis through our payroll system and is subject to applicable state, local, and federal taxes.
Application Deadline: Open until filled (posted August 13)
Description: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. The principal object of the NAACP is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality for all. As part of its mission, the NAACP seeks to enforce federal, state, and local laws securing civil rights and to educate persons about their constitutional rights.
The ECJ Program Manager will support provide administrative and managerial support to the ECJ Program through staff supervision, program coordination, partnership cultivation, and facilitation of interdepartmental linkages. The ECJ Program Manager will ensure that the ECJ Program has the necessary infrastructure to effectively advance the objectives of the Environmental and Climate Justice Program. The ECJ Program Manager position is made possible through the generous support of the Hewlett Foundation and the Kresge
Nondiscrimination:
It is the continuing policy of the NAACP to take affirmative action to assure equal opportunity for all current and prospective employees without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, personal appearance, marital status, familial status, family responsibility, pregnancy or other pregnancy-related conditions, childbirth, disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status, religion or political affiliation, past convictions or incarceration, prior psychiatric treatment, or any other status protected by federal or state law, local ordinance or Executive Orders. The NAACP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Director of the NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Program (ECJP), the ECJ Program Manager will perform the following duties:
I Project Management
- Serve as Principal Lead on the Coal Blooded Campaign, including conducting outreach with branches to conduct orientation, training, and strategy sessions, as well as providing ongoing campaign support and documenting activities and progress.
- Support ECJ Fellows in start-up and management of the Youth and College Leadership Initiative on ECJ and the Black Church Leadership Initiative on ECJ.
- Assist ECJ Director by providing management support for the Just Energy Policies and Practices Campaign and the Strengthening Community Resilience Initiative.
- Organize and Manage NAACP Delegations to special events such as the People’s Climate March, Commission on the Status of Women, National Adaptation Forum, EPA Hearings, etc.
II Unit Engagement and Support
- Coordinate Monthly ECJ Leaders and Clean Air Stewardship Calls.
- Develop and maintain a system of soliciting assignment of ECJ Leads in all states, as well as managing ECJ Lead contacts and communications, including targeted regional and state communications to ensure that all are kept abreast of activities and opportunities.
- Develop and maintain a system for engaging states and local leadership in campaigns and projects and providing ongoing support for campaign/project activities.
- Develop and maintain a system for responding to unit requests for assistance and following up and providing ongoing support.
III Supervision of ECJ Administrative Coordinator and ECJ Fellows
- ECJ Administrative Coordinator
- Ensure effective performance of all duties in the Administrative Coordinator’s Portfolio.
- Assist the Administrative Coordinator with development and maintenance of Administrative Coordinator’s Work Plan.
- Conduct daily check-ins with the Administrative Coordinator to assist with organizing planning and output.
- Conduct quality control checks of work products.
- Provide coaching, where necessary, on quality improvement with an emphasis on attention to detail, follow up, and timely communication of work status.
- Conduct performance/outcome evaluation for the Administrative Coordinator.
- ECJ Fellows
- Assist ECJ Director in orienting ECJ Fellows and supporting ECJ Fellows in selecting their areas of interest and corresponding projects.
- Assist ECJ Fellows with development and maintenance of their work plans including their professional development goals.
- Mentor the ECJ Fellows as their professional development evolves and help to connect them with opportunities for exposure and growth.
Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Revive and Manage the Interdepartmental GREEN Team, coordinating meetings and executing activities, including monthly film screening, incentive programs, etc.
- Liaise with the Field Team and ensure coordination with each Field Team around respective ECJ activities in the corresponding regions/states.
- Manage cooperation with the Civic Engagement/Voting Rights, Education, Criminal Justice, Economic, and Health Departments on joint projects/activities.
- Liaise with the Youth and College Division
- Liaise with the Legal Department to ensure that there is a smoothly operating intake, technical assistance, and member support process for environmental justice issues that are presented.
- Liaise with the Development Department and coordinate fundraising and report generation and submission.
- Liaise with the Communications Department to assist with content generation and posting via traditional and digital media.
- Liaise with the Washington Bureau Legislative Analyst assigned to ECJ to ensure that s/he is kept abreast of the priorities of the ECJ Program and ensure that the ECJ related activities of the Legislative Analyst are coordinated with other program activities and documented in the ECJ Program Files.
- Manage coordination/collaboration with other departments as necessary.
Partnerships Coordination
- Develop and maintain a partnership matrix to ensure that the department and the ECJ Leaders nationwide are aware of who our technical, informational, and funding partners are, including the resources they have to offer and how we work together.
- Maintain communications with partners and represent the NAACP ECJP on coalition/partnership calls and listservs, while keeping the department abreast of what’s happening with the partners and what are opportunities for engagement
ECJ Team Coordination Information and Management
- Organize and maintain Weekly ECJP Team Meetings.
- Maintain the Electronic Resource Database with ongoing updates.
- Maintain ECJP Library in the Office, including establishing a filing system and a catalogue of materials in the library.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate for this position will possess many, if not all, of the following qualifications and competencies:
- A passion for and commitment to advocating for the creation of progressive policies and programs as well as for the elimination of social policies and practices that lead to racial and ethnic disparities;
- Experience with and interest in environmental and climate justice is essential;
- Prior staff supervision experience preferred;
- Ability to facilitate interdepartmental as well as external partnership coordination is critical;
- Experience with research and data analysis strongly desired;
- Exemplary attention to details;
- Exceptional writing skills;
- Excellent people skills;
- Experience with constituent support;
- A results-focused approach and commitment to going the extra mile;
- An extremely organized work style;
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Prezi, Publisher and other relevant programs;
- Track record of success managing multiple programs and events;
- Ability to travel upon request.
How to Apply: Resume, cover letter, writing sample, and salary requirements should be sent to NAACP:
Email: [email protected] (preferred method)
Mail: NAACP – Human Resources, 4805 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215
Fax: (410) 580-5735
Please note that this position is grant-funded and employment is contingent upon the continuation of such funds.
Organization: Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
Position Title: Program Associate
Location: Chicago, Illinois (Offices in Civic Opera Building)
Hours and Compensation: Full-time; The compensation for this position will be commensurate with experience. MEEA is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Description: The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) is a regional non-profit organization based in Chicago with a mission to advance energy efficiency in the Midwest to support sustainable economic development and environmental preservation. MEEA is a collective voice for energy efficiency at a national, regional and state level; acts as a clearinghouse to identify, evaluate and create successful programs and market assessments for the region; and, fosters communication on effective energy policy.
Responsibilities: The Program Associate will work under the supervision of the Programs Manager and Director of Programs to support MEEA commercial building programming including the Building Operator Certification (BOC) Program and other commercial training programs in the Midwest.
Primary Tasks:
•Buidling operator certification program
•State Program Coordination
•Serve as a contact for inquiries about programs and BOC training and assist individuals
and program partners with the registration process.
•Facilitate communications with participants; monitor the online registration system and
registration procedures.
•Schedule instructors and coordinators, create instructor contracts as necessary and
ensure instructors have the most up-to-date curriculum materials.
•Monitor program expenses for assigned states. Review expenses to ensure compliance
with grant and program sponsor agreements. Work closely with the Accounting team to
submit invoices for payment and monitor expenses incurred from BOC series on Programs
credit card.
•Assist with grant management including preparation of program progress reports and
required financial backup. Prepare and submit monthly or quarterly financial reports,
reimbursement requests, and invoices as required by grant and program sponsor
agreements.
•Assist with program promotional efforts as needed. This may include print and on-line
marketing, developing and compiling target lists for direct program promotion and remote
and in person contact with prospective participants and program partners.
•May be called on to travel to classes to observe and provide presentations on MEEA at
local, regional, and national conferences and events. Travel up to 10%.
•Manage partner relations in assigned states. Seek and follow up on new opportunities and
partnerships to offer BOC in assigned states.
•Complete a variety of program administration tasks including but not limited to: order
books and program materials from NEEC; create project folders for students; send copies
of exams, answer sheets, PowerPoint presentations, and evaluations to coordinators and
instructors.
•Assist with development and deployment of press releases and articles for MEEA
publications and industry newsletters.
•Provide support to program evaluation efforts as needed, including organizing post-class
surveys.
•Other duties as may be assigned to support the ongoing development of a sustainable,
long-term BOC program and expand program activities in the Midwest region.
•Assist with new program initiatives, special projects, etc. as assigned.
•Support other MEEA programs through additional supportive tasks as requested.
How to Apply: Submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [email protected] Subject “BOC Program Associate”. Candidates who do not submit all three items will not be considered.
Candidates considered for interviews will be asked to provide writing samples and three references.
Organization: Scenic Hudson
Position Title: Advocacy Associate for Land Use and Policy
Location: Poughkeepsie, New York
Hours and Compensation: Full time, with competitive salary and benefits.
Application Deadline: Open until filled (posted Sept. 12)
Description: Scenic Hudson works to protect and restore the Hudson River and its majestic landscape as an irreplaceable national treasure and a vital resource for residents and visitors. A crusader for the valley since 1963, we are credited with saving fabled Storm King Mountain from a destructive industrial project and launching the modern grass-roots environmental movement. Today with more than 20,000 ardent supporters, we are the largest environmental group focused on the Hudson River Valley. Our team of experts combines land acquisition, support for agriculture, citizen-based advocacy and sophisticated planning tools to create environmentally healthy communities, champion smart economic growth, open up riverfronts to the public and preserve the valley’s inspiring beauty and natural resources
We are guided by these enduring principles:
- Everyone deserves opportunities to experience the Hudson River, to enjoy open space and to have a voice in decisions affecting their community.
- The beauty of the Hudson River Valley is a unique source of spiritual and artistic vitality and must be preserved forever.
- An outstanding quality of life is achievable only when a clean, healthy environment is a key component of economic growth.
Responsibilities: The Advocacy Associate will provide strategic support to the Director of Public Policy and Environmental Advocacy Attorney in the form of all aspects of office administration, research, report preparation and social media outreach in order to aid in campaigns that protect the Hudson River as a public and natural resource, secure public funding for environmental projects and strengthen land use and other environmental regulations and programs administered by county, state and federal government. They will provide auxiliary support to other Scenic Hudson departments/teams as directed.
- Researches data, trends and news that relate directly and indirectly to high priority outcomes and strategies. Monitors county, state and federal government legislation and budget processes.
- Prepares memoranda summarizing situations and issues based on research and monitoring, and knowledge of the organization and its partners. Compiles and manages databases and project files to provide easy access by others to this critical information.
- Reviews State and Federal Registers for projects of interest.
- Drafts fact sheets, letters, press releases and reports and conveys information to the public via social media. May create and deliver public statements and represent organization in public settings, and in meetings with public officials and their staff, when Director of Public Policy, Environmental Advocacy Attorney, Land Use staff or others are not available.
- Administrative coordination and support, including mailings, faxing, proof reading, coordination and scheduling of meetings, document retrieval and filing, directing phone calls and inquiries, and tracking Team’s budget expenses.
- May make frequent trips to Albany, New York City, the Hudson Valley’s County Seats and other communities.
- May work on an array of projects for other teams and individuals in the organization, as assigned.
- Assists with ongoing general Development activities and performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in environmental sciences, political science, pre-law, public administration or related field required; 1-3 years experience in related position preferred. Excellent research, analytical, organization, interpersonal communication and social media skills needed.
Must be a team-player, accountable for generating outcomes and results following predictable work plans as well as in response to sudden events, and handle multiple priorities simultaneously. Knowledge and proficiency in using internet-based legal and legislative research tools, social media applications and Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of New York State Environmental Quality Review and Coastal Consistency Review processes, county, state and federal law making, budgeting and granting processes preferred. Must have own transportation and valid drivers license. Must be able to lift 30 lbs to transport meeting materials. Occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.
How to Apply: Please send resumé and brief writing sample to: [email protected]. No phone calls please. Scenic Hudson is an EOE promoting cultural diversity and excellence.
Organization: NY Watershed Agricultural Council
Position Title: Easement Program Acquisition Specialist
Location: Walton, New York
Hours and Compensation: Full time; Salary mid $40,000’s commensurate with experience.
Application Deadline: October 3, 2014
Description: Working under the direction of the Easement Program Acquisitions Coordinator, the Land Conservation (Acquisition) Specialist shall promote watershed, farmland, and forest protection by managing the selection, negotiation, planning development, contracting and closing of conservation easement projects.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with prospective and actual participating landowners.
- Maintain excellent working relationships with New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) personnel, other partners, and subcontractors.
- Work with Acquisitions Coordinator in the ongoing development and implementation of the Conservation Easement Program and assist with the development of program goals, policies, and procedures.
- Select, develop land plans and draft conservation easements, negotiate terms of easements, review of appraisals, offers, development of purchase contracts, and other documents related to easement acquisition.
- Once a Purchase and Sales contract is signed order, review and approve title work, Environmental Site Assessment and survey.
- Coordinate with the Executive Assistant to ensure proper administration, documentation and filing of all transaction activities including creation of Baseline Documentation Report, recording of Deed and filing of Survey.
- Coordinate conservation easement closings and ensure all activities required for closing are completed.
- Assist landowner in all aspects of acquisition process and contracting phase, including review by local municipal officials.
- Adhere to the approved and prescribed acquisition guidelines and procedures.
- Maintain accurate and detailed files for all properties in acquisition.
- Research information at government records offices as needed.
- Coordinate mapping needs between DEP and WAC GIS mapping systems.
- Coordinate with the Easement Program Stewardship Program on the sound development of land plans and ensure smooth transition from acquisition to stewardship of closed properties.
- Conduct outreach with landowners, the general public and municipal officials as directed by Acquisitions Coordinator and/or Program Director.
- Manage additional duties and projects as assigned by the Acquisitions Coordinator and/or Program Director.
Other projects as assigned by the Acquisitions Coordinator and/or Program Director.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in supporting field
- Strong written/verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- 3 years related experience in land acquisitions High degree of computer literacy
- Outstanding human relation skills and knowledge of regional agriculture and forestry
Must have a valid and current driver’s license
Specific skills:
- Knowledge of the legal and technical aspects of Conservation Easement drafting and complex land transactions, including selection , negotiation, planning and contracting of Conservation Easements
- End-user GIS skills
- Familiarity with title search/review
- Experience with mapping and survey products
Natural resource assessment/inventory experience
How to Apply: Send cover letter and resume to Amy Faulkner, Watershed Agricultural Council, 33195 State Highway 10, Walton, NY 13856; or e-mail[email protected].
Organization: WildEarth Guardians
Position Title: Public Lands Director
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Hours and Compensation: Full time; Salary is $45,000 to $55,000 DOE plus vacation, sick leave, health insurance, retirement and exceptional work environment.
Application Deadline: October 1, 2014
Description: At WildEarth Guardians, you have the opportunity to gain important skills in conservation work. Since conservation advocacy involves working in the scientific, legal, and policy arenas, interning with WildEarth Guardians will give you an excellent opportunity to explore these fields and professions. In addition, you’ll participate in our nationally recognized innovative conservation strategies that seek to mobilize citizens and decision makers to better protect our environment.
Responsibilities: The Public Lands Director is responsible for developing and implementing a national program to protect and restore public lands, engaging a diverse set of strategies, including legislation, government affairs, and litigation. This position will implement campaigns to further WildEarth Guardians’ mission, as primarily related to national forest lands. This position reports to the Wild Places Director and is located in Denver, CO, or Missoula, MT.
PROGRAM: The Public Lands Director manages 2-3 staff to achieve program goals that further Guardians’ mission—i.e., develops visionary, strategic, and creative approaches to conservation, guides individual project leaders to fulfill their project goals, and ensures that overarching conservation program goals can be attained. The Director will co-lead the annual strategic planning process with program staff and will oversee the monthly goal process to ensure accountability. The Director supervises and provides support for individual program staff and program staff contractors on campaign(s) implementation. The Director will develop and maintain working relationships with other conservation organizations, legal counsel, elected officials, congressional staff and others working on issues related to the Wild Places Program. The Director will oversee and implement the Legacy Roads and Trails/rightsizing campaign. The Director will develop new creative strategies and tactics and seize new opportunities to move the campaign towards meeting its objectives. The Director will also develop and implement, with Wild Places Program Director and staff, political and policy strategies related to other major campaigns, e.g. voluntary grazing permit retirement, Clean Waters, Wild Forests; integrating legal and policy approaches to achieve desired outcomes. (35%)
LEGAL: The Public Lands Director develops and coordinates with the senior counsel and the Wild Places Program Director law-related activities including litigation, administrative challenges and policy initiatives. The Director will manage deployment of this resource as well as develop outside legal resources. (20%)
COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH: The Public Lands Director will work independently, with program staff and with communications staff to ensure high visibility of all of the programs’ campaigns and strategies. This includes working with traditional (print, TV, radio) and new (all e-platforms) media to amplify program activities and successes. The Director will also work to involve members in conservation issues, including recruiting and overseeing volunteers and interns working on campaign issues. The Director will assist with Conservation Services staff as needed on communications, events, etc. (10%)
GRASSROOTS LOBBYING: The Public Lands Director represents WildEarth Guardians in Washington D.C. to advocate for campaign objectives with key national and regional agency leadership and elected officials in partnership with other program staff. The Director will develop and build strong relationships in order to further campaign goals, developing new legislation and/or opposing harmful legislation. (20%)
STAFF MANAGEMENT: The Public Lands Director will manage two to three program staff, including a Program Attorney and one or possibly two regional advocates focused primarily on roads, motorized recreation, wild watersheds and travel management issues. (10%)
ADMINISTRATION: The Public Lands Director will complete, at least on an annual basis, evaluations of campaign staff, support hiring new campaign staff and outside contractors to fulfill campaign commitments. The Director will partner closely with Conservation Services staff to secure continued funding (foundation and private donor) for implementing current and future campaigns and projects, prepare grant reports, write grant proposals and develop campaign budgets. (5%)
Qualifications:
Passion for protecting public lands in the American West, a demonstrated commitment to conservation advocacy.
A minimum of five years of experience in natural resource law and/or program development and/or a strong background in forest science, river ecology and water policy.
Proven experience achieving campaign objectives, particularly through development and deployment of national strategies with Congressional champions.
Strong familiarity with the policy framework for public lands management and in particular, familiarity with the U.S. Forest Service Travel Management Rule.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be well organized.
Ability to multi-task and manage short- and long-term deadlines.
Strong attention to detail, problem solving, and trouble shooting skills.
Basic computer skills including basic database management.
Ability to work effectively with a diversity of people and constituencies.
Additional desirable qualifications include
Graduate of law school or masters degree in biodiversity protection or natural resources strongly desirable.
Knowledge of conservation and quality of life issues the Western United States.
Experience with event and activity logistics and planning.
Special Job Requirements: Some travel around western United States as well as occasional travel to Washington D.C. Expect flexible work hours, including some weekend and evening hours.
How to Apply: Send inquiries and applications to [email protected]. Applications should include cover letter, resume, references, and writing sample and must be received by October 1, 2014. WildEarth Guardians is an equal opportunity employer.
Organization: Climate Central
Position Title: Deputy to Chief Scientist
Location: Princeton, New Jersey
Hours and Compensation: Full-time; Climate Central offers a very competitive salary that is commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package.
Description: Founded in 2008 by leading scientists and communications experts at Princeton, Yale and Stanford, Climate Central brings together award-winning journalists and internationally recognized scientists to report the science and impacts of climate change through cutting edge research delivered in clear, compelling language and images. Climate Central tackles the misperception that climate change is a distant thing — affecting other people and other places — by harnessing the power of science to make climate change real and local for audiences across the country.
As a result of Climate Central’s strategic planning, a new area of opportunity has emerged which will have a dramatic impact on the organization’s reach. Identifying a human fingerprint in individual extreme weather events — a field known as attribution science — has been a goal of the scientific community for more than a decade. In 2004, Stott et al. published a paper in the journal Nature showing that climate change at least doubled the risk of the record-breaking European heat wave that killed more than 70,000 people in the summer of 2003. Since the publication of that paper, improvements to climate models have led to tremendous advances in the field of attribution science. Climate Central’s goal with this important new program, is to objectively and transparently assess certain types of extreme weather events around the globe and equip journalists and scientists with the tools to provide the larger global warming context while there is media interest.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Chief Scientist and serving to help advance the Attribution Program, the Deputy will occupy an important leadership role at multiple levels — ranging from working at the highest strategic level to managing work flow at the operational level.
With regard to the Attribution Program, the Deputy will provide timely program and staff management as well as support the Chief Scientist in the strategic execution of the overall program. The Deputy will serve as the Chief Scientist’s program and management facilitator and partner and work to ensure Climate Central meets key program, operational and fundraising goals with regard to the Attribution Program.
Qualifications: The Deputy should ideally possess the following set of professional qualifications and personal attributes:
- A deep commitment to the mission of Climate Central.
- Demonstrated leadership skills that inspire and motivate both internal and external stakeholders.
- Sc. required, MBA or Ph.D. preferred, in science-related field.
- Demonstrated leadership in operational management and strategic planning as a senior leader in a corporate or non-profit organization of significant size.
- Experience with the design, implementation and execution of strategic communication campaigns.
- Experience working to increase efficiency, strengthen employee knowledge, and abilities, improve leadership and maintain the overall health of an enterprise.
- Record of entrepreneurial spirit and innovations that achieve important impacts and a commitment to a collaborative leadership style.
- Demonstrated experience identifying and remediating organizational/strategic issues that result in measurable improvements.
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary matrixed team environment, managing multiple projects and priorities and working cooperatively to satisfy internal and external requests.
- Ability to interact as a trusted partner with a diverse community: government agencies, corporate, media, academic organizations, foundations and individual funders.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
- Intellectual curiosity, approachability and openness to input from all levels of staff.
- Excellent oral and written communication/presentation skills.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter explaining how your skills and background fit this position and a resume to Daniel Sherman, President, Explore Company at [email protected]. Refer to CC/Deputy in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Organization: Presidential Management Fellows Program
Position Title: Presidential Management Fellow
Location: Various
Application Deadline: October 15, 2014
Description: The PMF Program (one of three programs that make up the federal government’s Pathways Program) is the federal government’s flagship leadership development program designed to attract entry-level advanced (graduate level) degree candidates into federal government agencies in management and policy-oriented positions.
The Program attracts and selects candidates from all graduate disciplines – not simply law students/graduates – and is designed with a specific focus – developing potential government leaders in a wide range of fields. Traditional attorney positions are not offered through the PMF program (hiring for entry level attorney positions continues to take place primarily through agency specific post-graduate attorney honors programs/fellowships – we send those deadlines around regularly – and experience attorney positions are posted on USAjobs.gov), however, law graduates interested in federal government management, public policy, and other related alternative legal positions are welcome to, and often do, apply to the PMF program.
You are eligible to apply to the PMF Class of 2015 Program if you will meet your Pace Law School or another school’s graduate degree requirements during the academic year September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2015, or if you obtained your advance degree from a qualifying college or university no more than 2 years prior to the opening date of the announcement for the Class of 2015 application – expected to be on October 1. (This is only the third year that this program has been open to recent graduates.)
A one-time Applicant Information Session that will focus on a general overview of the PMF Program, the 2015 PMF application, and a panel of current Fellows offering their advice and experiences will take place on September 30. VISIT www.pmf.gov for more information.
How to Apply: The PMF Program application process is a unique and multi-phase process, beginning with the open online application period which includes an online application and untimed, unproctored online assessment and, if you are then selected as a Semi-Finalist, a live assessment. Finalists, named after the live assessment, then have 12 months of access to exclusive specific agency PMF position postings and apply to and interview directly with those agencies. Applicants no longer need to be nominated by their graduate school and apply solely through this online process.
The PMF Class of 2015 online application period is expected to open on Wednesday, October 1 and close on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at 11:59pm Eastern Time. The entire initial application process, including submission of all necessary documents and the online assessment (which includes multiple choice and 3 brief essays), must be completed during this time period. Applicants will have two ways to find the application. At USAJOBS simply search “Presidential Management Fellows,” or go to the PMF website and select the link found under the Application Process/How to Apply webpage. Once the Class of 2015 PMF Application is finalized, additional information, and an online assessment guide, will be available on the website. For more information and details, and for the latest updates, please visit “PMF | BECOME A PMF | Overview.”
Organization: AWS Truepower
Position Title: Wind Project Intern
Location: Albany, New York
Hours and Compensation: Full-time; paid
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Description: For nearly 30 years, AWS Truepower’s passion for innovation and commitment to providing the highest levels of integrity to our clients and colleagues has made our company into an international leader in renewable energy technology applications. We offer an exciting working environment at our corporate headquarters in a rapidly growing industry, competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a great location in the Capital District of New York State. Additionally, we have offices in Barcelona, Spain, Bangalore, India and Curitiba, Brazil and Denver, CO USA.
Responsibilities: AWS Truepower is a rapidly growing industry leader in the field of renewable energy consulting and currently seeks an intern to support our growing domestic and international wind resource assessment and wind energy project planning activities. Specific duties will include assisting with weekly monitoring of meteorological data transmitted from remote towers, monthly validation and reporting of wind data collected by developers at prospective wind project sites, and analysis of climatological data to assess the viability of proposed sites for wind development.
Qualifications: Pursuing or have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental Studies, Geography, or related field.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to work with large datasets, have basic statistical knowledge, apply and enforce company quality-control standards, and be able to assist meteorology and modeling staff in meeting deadlines. Capabilities in Geographic Information Systems are also preferred. The candidate should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess excellent organization, communication, and time management skills.
How to Apply: Apply online at the AWS Truepower website.
Organization: Rails to Trails Conservancy
Position Title: Transportation Policy Intern
Location: Washington, DC and Oakland, California
Hours and Compensation: 20 hours for a minimum 3 months; unpaid
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Description: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) is the nation’s leading advocate for rail-trails and a national champion for active transportation policy. RTC is a significant voice in federal legislation related to creating bikeable and walkable communities. RTC is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with regional offices in California, Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
RTC is seeking senior/or master students enrolled at a college or university interested in working on environmental and public policy issues. Interns will provide assistance to the program, and the policy. Assignments will consist of administrative support. Interns will participate as full-time staff members including attending staff meetings, retreats and social gatherings. Hours are flexible to accommodate class schedule(s) or other commitments. Generally hours are four days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Responsibilities: The policy & administrative intern will assist the Sr. Vice President of Federal Relations, and other policy staff with many time-intensive but not terribly demanding tasks; a tentative list of support activities includes:
- Credit card reconciliation statements
- Reimbursement request paper work
- Materials preparation for Hill visits
- Filing
- Hill request fulfillment
- Lobbying reports
- Flight bookings when needed
- Printing/copying as needed
- Light research on members of Congress
- Data base creation to track issues based campaign
Qualifications: Undergraduate degree or a senior with three years of college; an interest in transportation policy; and alternative transportation issues, mass transit/biking/walking.
RTC operates off a PC/Microsoft Office platform, and experience in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook is expected. Applicants should be task-oriented, highly organized and possess a strong interest in environmental issues or related studies in sustainable transportation, public policy and bike/ped/trail developments.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume (no phone calls, please) indicating a “Transportation Policy Internship” preference, including how you learned of this announcement, to:
Attn: Elton A. Clark
Human Resources Manager
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
The Duke Ellington Building
2121 Ward Court, 5th Floor, NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 202.223.9257
Organization: Marine Conservation Institute
Position Title: Policy Intern
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: Full-time, January – April 2015; Unpaid
Application Deadline: October 1, 2014
Description: Marine Conservation Institute’s internship program provides motivated and academically-promising students an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a real‐world arena. During their internship, students work closely with science and policy staff on cutting edge issues in marine conservation biology and ocean policy. Most of the internship opportunities are geared towards graduate students or students who have recently completed graduate degrees, although we have on occasion developed opportunities for undergraduates to work on pressing marine conservation issues.
For internship positions, we seek individuals with excellent communication skills, substantive knowledge or professional experience in marine or environmental science or policy, and who share our commitment to the preservation of marine life and biological diversity. We also prefer candidates who have a demonstrated ability to work independently, with minimal direct supervision.
Working out of our DC office, policy interns have the opportunity to work closely with our policy staff to gain important skills in conservation advocacy. Previous policy interns have had the opportunity to assist with establishing National Monuments and our National Marine Sanctuaries Reauthorization efforts, our work to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, development of our MPAtlas project, and on GLORES, among other projects. Policy interns have described their internship experience as being important for learning about lobbying and the legislative process and for understanding more about packaging science for Federal decision makers. These internships coincide with the academic calendar.
Responsibilities:
Conducting research on US marine policy
Setting lobbying appointments with congressional staffers
Accompanying Marine Conservation Institute staff on visits to the Hill/agencies and keeping records of visits
Staying abreast of and briefing staff on marine conservation news
Preparing educational materials and fact sheets
Providing administrative support (answer phones, file, purchase office supplies, open & distribute mail, computer troubleshoot, etc.). This constitutes approximately 20% of the intern’s time.
Qualifications:
How to Apply: To apply to the internship, please send the following material via e-mail to [email protected]. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis starting October 1st, 2014. Please reference the internship title and your name in the subject line.
A cover letter detailing your interests, relevant experience, goals and availability;
A résumé;
A writing sample (2 page maximum);
A course list detailing applicable coursework experience;
A list of 3 references.
Please no calls.
Organization: Natural Resources Defense Council
Position Title: Latin America Project Intern
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: Unpaid
Description: NRDC is seeking an intern to work with the International Program’s Latin America team in our Washington, D.C. office on research, analysis and advocacy related to NRDC’s work on climate change, energy and sustainable coastal communities in Latin America. As our team prepares for the UN climate conference (COP20) in Lima in December, as well as the expected commitments from countries leading up to the conference in Paris in 2015, the intern will help our team develop reports, fact sheets and blogs. S/he will also be assigned a specific research project to develop over the course of the internship; we will discuss possible topics and appropriate products during the first days of the internship. Recent interns’ projects have included:
Reviewing existing research and new literature about drivers of deforestation in Latin America, and drafting an issue brief about the issue;
Researching and analyzing climate change adaptation efforts underway Peru and Mexico;
Researching black carbon and diesel pollution in Latin America; and interviewing country representatives about vehicle emissions and fleets, fuel quality regulations, and air quality regulations and monitoring.
Responsibilities: Work with the Latin America team specifically and others in the institution to help NRDC prepare for the UN Climate Conference in Lima in December. This includes contacting partner groups, helping to create and execute communications strategies, collaborating on fact sheets and reports we may release at the conference, and assisting with logistical coordination for travel and events for our team while at the conference.
Research a specific topic—to be developed in consultation with the Latin America team at the beginning of the internship—and produce an appropriate final product (to be determined at the same time as the topic). This will require working independently, while checking in with our team on a regular basis for group discussions. We expect the intern to be able to conduct research professionally via the internet, telephone, skype, etc.
On a weekly basis, work with the Latin America team to identify and read relevant Spanish articles, and then summarize them in English for inclusion in our weekly news blog.
Assist the Latin America team with any other needs that may come up, from social media requests to ad hoc quick research needs.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or a related subject area;
Previous research experience is a plus;
Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
Strong interpersonal skills;
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with the capability to handle multiple tasks, work well under pressure and be detail-oriented;
Ability to work independently as well as with a team;
High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint;
The position requires working in both English and Spanish so applicant is expected to be bilingual, or a native speaker of one language and highly proficient in the other. Familiarity with Latin America, especially Chile or Mexico, is a plus. Graduate or very committed undergraduates are preferred.
This is an unpaid internship, but school credit can be arranged.
How to Apply: To apply, please visit www.nrdc.org/jobs and upload your resume and cover letter through our online portal. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting.
Organization: The Institute for Environmental Solutions
Position Title: Environmental Program Intern
Location: Denver, Colorado
Hours and Compensation: Unpaid internship; 15-20 hours/week
Description: The Institute for Environmental Solutions (IES) is an independent non-profit organization that engages stakeholders to deliver technically sound solutions to complex environmental and health problems – without unwanted side effects. IES is seeking motivated graduate interns passionate about protecting the environment!
IES is seeking enthusiastic graduate interns to join one of our project teams: The Tree Project or the Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CEC) Project. The Tree Project’s mission is to improve the environment of Colorado’s urban areas through proper tree selection and management. The CEC Project seeks to mitigate and prevent water pollution from trace contaminants in household and personal care products through alternative products, elementary and adult education, and research.
Responsibilities:
Support technical and program work in all phases of the current and upcoming projects.
- Conduct independent background research and analysis on various environmental issues
- Participate in project design, project implementation, stakeholder meetings, community workshops, and educational programs.
- Help build and maintain IES outreach to and communication with stakeholders.
- Assist with writing, editing, and submitting grant proposals to support project work.
- Assist with the development and distribution of marketing materials.
- Design and implement real world elementary education programs including lesson plans for a variety of age groups.
Qualifications: Successful candidates will be self-motivated, detail-oriented graduate students or college graduates. Excellent writing, verbal, presentation, research, and organizational skills are required. The intern must have the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively in a team-oriented environment. Completed studies in technical areas such as environmental science, chemistry, biology, engineering, urban planning, health, economics, or nonprofit management are desired.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Be sure to include why you are interested in this position and your availability (in Denver). Please include the title of the internship you are applying for in the subject line of your email. IES does not have a central office. Interns work independently, and participate in Institute and Project meetings in Denver. Please mention how you learned of this opening.
Organization: Concordia College
Position Title: Sustainability Coordinator
Location: Moorhead, Minnesota
Hours and Compensation: Full-time
Description: The Sustainability Coordinator serves as a key facilitator of sustainability-related activity on campus. The successful candidate will provide broad institutional leadership in the college’s efforts to infuse sustainability principles into all curricular and operational aspects of the college. The central focus of the position is on engaging with students, faculty, and staff to promote sustainability across campus and to facilitate worthy initiatives. The Sustainability Coordinator will work collaboratively with a diverse array of units of the college as Concordia moves towards achieving its Vision for Sustainability.
Responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities include the following.
-Work with the President’s Sustainability Council and the various units of the college to refine and pursue the goals and initiatives consistent with the Concordia College Vision for Sustainability and Strategic Plan. Conduct information-finding research and data collection as needed.
-Track progress on meeting college sustainability goals, produce an annual sustainability report, and keep the college up-to-date in its STARS reporting.
-Promote sustainable practices and sustainability principles on campus through efforts to increase understanding, foster collaborative educational experiences across all campus constituencies (students, staff, and faculty), and promote behaviors consistent with local and global sustainability.
-Assist units in developing and implementing changes that reduce the ecological footprint (including carbon emissions) of college operations.
-Work closely with students, assisting them in pursuing sustainability initiatives and creating a culture of sustainability.
-Run the Eco-Reps program, oversee EcoHouse programming, and provide overall coordination for the campus organic garden.
-Manage the sustainability section of the college’s website and promote awareness of the college’s sustainability efforts.
-Represent the college’s sustainability efforts to community and other external audiences, including alumni of the college
Qualifications:
-A Master’s level degree, preferably related to environmental or sustainability studies.
-Two years of experience working in the field of sustainability and/or in higher education.
-Highly effective leadership, collaborative, and interpersonal relationship skills; able to work successfully with students, faculty, administrators, and support staff.
-Strong organizational skills and able to handle at one time multiple projects of varying size and complexity.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills; good computer skills.
-The ability to understand technical and financial data (on carbon emissions, electricity costs, etc.) and to relate them to the general community.
-An understanding of and interest in the global dimensions of sustainability.
Demonstrated ability to design, manage, and implement projects of various types.
-Support for the mission and vision of Concordia College.
How to Apply: Apply at the Concordia College website.
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Optional Documents
- Transcripts
Organization: The National Council for Science and the Environment
Position Title: Program Coordinator and Communications Specialist
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: Full-time; Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline: Position will remain open until filled. However, a decision is expected to be made soon to fill the position on or before October 01, 2014.
Description: National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the scientific basis of environmental decision-making. It seeks to be a bridge that spans the divide between science, its applications, and policy.
NCSE specializes in programs that foster collaboration between the diverse institutions and individuals creating and using environmental knowledge to make science useful to policies and decisions on critical environmental issues.
We engage scientists, educators, policy-makers, environmental managers, government agencies, conservationists, and business leaders. While an advocate for science and its use, NCSE does not take positions on environmental issues. With a reputation for objectivity and non-partisanship, we are able to provide a neutral forum for all. NCSE assists communities in jointly finding acceptable solutions to complex environmental challenges by using expert facilitation, problem solving processes, and fostering joint implementation.
All sciences and technical areas relevant to decisions are recognized as important, including physical, biological, and social sciences, as well as engineering. Research, scientific synthesis and assessment, tools that support decision-making, formal and informal education, communication, are all respected and utilized.
Responsibilities: The key responsibilities of this position will support NCSE’s various services related to the University Affiliate Program, Council of Environmental Deans and Directors (CEDD), Council of Energy Research and Education Leaders (CEREL), and the Community College Affiliate Program (CCAP).
Specific Tasks: This position will primarily report to the Associate Executive Director of NCSE. Support with planning, coordination, and implementation of all activities is required.
Specific list of responsibilities may include coordination of monthly conference calls; ensuring that NCSE’s affiliate members receive the best value for the services offered; CEDD, CEREL, and CCAP conference and event planning; collaboration with federal agencies, academic community, and others; outreach and communications with partners/collaborators; logistics, promotion and marketing of events; participation in NCSE events; support with all CEDD, CEREL, and CCAP pre- and post-conference related activities; Co-create and support all responsibilities related to the publication of “Daily Environmental News Digest” and weekly Newsletters; CEDD, CEREL, and CCAP web-page content management; promotion and marketing of CEDD, CEREL, and CCAP events, activities, and services; Support and help with all other NCSE activities and tasks to include memberships and development.
Other Criteria
- Attention to details
- Solution oriented
- Social media savvy
- Productive attitude
- Team player
Qualifications:
Education (Required): Bachelor’s Degree. (Master’s Degree preferred).
Candidates with an earned degree in environmental sciences, sustainability, or related fields will be preferred.
Candidates with excellent communication (written and verbal) skills will be preferred.
Experience: Prefer candidates with 1 year of professional experience related to program coordination (internship experience will be considered)
How to Apply: To apply for the position, please submit
- Resume (not to exceed 2 pages)
- Cover Letter (not to exceed 1 page)
Please send the Resume and cover letter to Christopher Prince (NCSE Meetings and Office Manager) at [email protected]
Organization: J. William Fulbright – Hillary Rodham Clinton Fellowships
Position Title: Fulbright-Clinton Public Policy Fellow
Location: The Fulbright-Clinton Fellowship provides opportunities for U.S. citizens to serve in professional placements in a foreign government ministry or institution in partner governments in the African Union, Bangladesh, Burma, Cote D’Ivoire, Haiti, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Malawi, Nepal, Peru, Somoa, and Timor-Leste.
Hours and Compensation: Fulbright-Clinton Fellows will spend 32 hours per week in their professional assignments and 8 hours per week pursuing related academic projects.
Application Deadline: 2015-2016 Competition Deadline: October 14, 2014, 5:00 p.m. EST
Description: Fulbright-Clinton Fellows function in a “special assistant” role for a senior level official. The goal of the professional placements is to build the Fellows’ knowledge and skills, provide support to partner country institutions, and promote long-term ties between the U.S. and the partner country.
Responsibilities:
Policy and budget development and analysis; program monitoring and evaluation
Drafting speeches, talking points, and correspondence
Record keeping and note taking
General project management
Fellows will have the opportunity to use their subject area expertise, language fluency, and other skills, such as IT proficiency, during the program to support the achievement of host institution goals. Responsibilities will be finalized after the placement is made. Participants will also be expected to carry out an academic component, such as an independent research project or related coursework.
Qualifications: Successful applicants must be young professionals who have a strong service orientation, flexibility and resourcefulness, outstanding organizational skills, a wide range of competencies including strong writing, communication and IT skills, and the ability to work behind the scenes in a supportive role.
All candidates must:
- Be U.S. citizens by October 14, 2014.
- Have a Master’s level degree (MA, JD, MBA, MPA, MPH, MSW, MSc, or other) with an area of focus that is applicable to public policy prior to September 1, 2015, OR be currently enrolled in a doctoral program prior to the grant period which will commence in September 2015. Candidates who hold a Ph.D. at the time of application or who will hold a Ph.D. at any time during the grant period are not eligible. Candidates with Medical Degrees are eligible with some stipulations; please see the FAQs on the application website for details.
- Have at least two years of full-time, professional work experience in policy-related fields.
Preference in selection will be given to candidates with:
- Fluency in the local working language(s).
- Deep knowledge of the host country/region (history, culture, etc.).
- A strong service orientation and a high degree of versatility, resourcefulness, and creativity.
- Applicable professional experience.
- Advanced communication skills.
Additional Information
Advanced Degree Required
How to Apply: For more information and to apply, visit the Fellowship website.
Organization: The Herbert Scoville, Jr., Peace Fellowship
Position Title: Herbert Scoville, Jr., Peace Fellow
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: full-time for at least six months; salaried
Application Deadline:
Spring 2015 Fellowship–October 6, 2014
Fall 2015 Fellowship–January 5, 2015
Organization Overview:
Description: The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship, established in 1987, is a highly-competitive national fellowship program that provides recent college and grad school graduates with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security. Twice yearly, the fellowship’s Board of Directors selects a group of outstanding individuals to spend six to nine months in Washington. Supported by a salary, the fellows serve as full-time junior staff members at the participating organization of their choice.
The program also arranges meetings for the fellows with policy experts. Many former Scoville Fellows have gone on to pursue graduate degrees in international relations and related fields and taken prominent positions in the field of peace and security with public-interest organizations, the Federal Government, academia, and media. To date, 154 fellowships have been awarded.
How to Apply: Visit the Scoville Peace Fellowships applicant resource page for information on applying.
Contact:
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
322 4th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 446-1565
[email protected]
Organization: The Climate Reality Project
Position Title: Science and Solutions Intern
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation:
- This position requires a minimum of 10 hours per week and a maximum of 20.
- Based on the candidate’s availability, a slightly flexible schedule may be possible.
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 Science and Solutions team is looking for an intern who will be part of a campaign to make the general public aware of climate change science, impacts and the push for clean energy solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Researching climate and energy related issues.
- Summarizing reports, briefings, and hearings.
- Preparing support materials for the Climate Reality Leadership Corps.
- Preparing support materials for Climate Reality’s annual flagship event – “24 Hours of Reality.”
- Daily curation of Reality Drop website, including deleting inappropriate articles, reviewing and categorizing relevant climate news articles.
- Providing administrative help to the team, as needed.
Qualifications:
- A strong interest in and educational background related to climate change and energy.
- Excellent analytical research skills, strong written and oral communications skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and assignments.
How 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 that you are interested in the Solutions internship. Applications will be accepted until a candidate is identified.
Organization: Environmental Defense Fund
Position Title: Economic Policy Intern
Location: New York City (preferred), Boston and/or Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: Full-time 35 hours per week during the Summer. Part-time opportunities available as needed during Fall/Winter and Spring
8- to 12-week terms during Fall/Winter, Spring or Summer
Application Deadline:
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 Office of Economic Policy and Analysis (OEPA) is seeking qualified and motivated students of economics for its seasonal internships. Economic Policy Interns will assist economists in EDF’s Office of Economic Policy and Analysis in developing and analyzing market-based solutions to a wide range of environmental problems (including climate change, energy, and ecosystem and water markets) through research, data analysis, and assistance with writing internal reports and public communications.
Responsibilities:
- Help create and maintain information databases based on a wide variety of economic models and sources;
- Provide timely in-house economic analyses for the following EDF programs (U.S. Climate and Energy; International Climate; Ecosystems; Oceans);
- Monitor and assist in responding to economic queries from press/media, government, and internal sources;
- Assist in writing reports and press releases on economic issues;
- Provide support for the above tasks through internet and library research.
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate or graduate student with economics background (at least two college-level economics classes required; economics major or related discipline preferred);
- Interest in public policy and advocacy, particularly energy, climate change policy and use of market-based solutions to environmental problems;
- Highly proficient in MS Word and Excel;
- Exceptional organizational skills–must be detail oriented and able to multi-task;
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment with changing needs and critical deadlines;
- Excellent research skills;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
- Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently.
How to Apply:
To be considered for one of the rewarding internships with the Environmental Defense Fund’s Office of Economic Policy and Analysis, please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter. In your letter please describe your interests in environmental economic policy, relevant completed course work, whether or not you are able to work for class credit and/or note any work-study or grant money you will be able to provide.
Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.
Click here to apply online.
Organization: Tufts Institute of the Environment
Position Title: Program Administrator
Location: Medford, Massachusetts
Organization Overview:
The Tufts Institute of the Environment (TIE) is an interdisciplinary university-wide institute that initiates, supports, facilitates, and connects environmental education, research, and outreach toward a sustainable future. The focus of TIE’s support can change over time and may include such areas as water, climate change, One Health, environmental aspects of food security, or ecology. TIE aims to stimulate systemic change in environmental education in undergraduate, graduate and professional education. TIE’s programs are directed by an Administrative Director and a group of Faculty Co-Directors who along with the Associate Provost define university-wide environmental research agendas, identify promising research and funding directions, stimulate multi-investigator proposals and allocate resources to the achievement of specific goals. Through its leadership and its programs, TIE interacts with related school-based programs of the university with the goal of enhancing collaboration and identifying and exploring promising new directions.
Description:
The Program Administrator develops, implements, and manages various programs and collaborations at the Tufts Institute of the Environment including the review of new initiatives. Serves as administrator of programs under the purview of the Tufts Institute of the Environment. Monitors program expenditures and provides budgetary summary reports to Director; oversees website development, program outreach strategy, and review of proposed new initiatives; manages events such as symposia and workshops; identifies programmatic funding opportunities and coordinates grant submissions; hires and supervises program interns; and works closely with students and faculty related to the programs.
Qualifications:
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
•5+ years of experience
•Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Publisher; basic knowledge of WordPress and Dreamweaver
•Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree or 5+ years of experience in academia preferred. Background in environmental studies or equivalent background preferred.
Hours and Compensation:
Full time with occasional evening and weekend work
How to Apply: Click here to apply online.
Organization: Kiva Microfunds
Position Title: Portfolio Associate
Location: Nairobi, Kenya; Istanbul, Turkey; or Bangkok, Thailand
Hours and Compensation: 40 hours/week
Application Deadline: October 17, 2014
Organization Overview:
Called the “hottest non-profit on the planet” by FORTUNE magazine and a Top 50 Website by TIME, Kiva is the world’s first personal micro-lending marketplace with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. In just 8 years, Kiva has raised over $500 million for more than 1 million borrowers in 73 countries. Kiva combines the culture and approach of an internet start-up with an intense focus on alleviating poverty and serving the borrower-to-lender connection. Kiva is poised to take its initial success to a whole new level – targeting $1 billion in loans by 2017 and continued expansion into new areas (e.g. student loans, water, mobile, etc.). Headquartered in San Francisco, Kiva’s team has 100+ employees and 500+ volunteers worldwide.
Description:
Kiva’s Partnerships team works primarily with Field Partners who post borrower profiles from all over the world onto the Kiva website. The team is responsible for sourcing, monitoring and managing relationships with Field Partners, training Partners, reviewing their loan profiles prior to public release, and ensuring that existing Partners are compliant with Kiva policies and aligned with Kiva’s social mission and strategic focus. The Partnerships team includes Risk and Operations, the Review and Translation Program, Strategic Initiatives, and three regional teams focused on managing partnerships in Europe & Asia, Africa, and Latin America & Caribbean. We are looking for a talented and highly motivated rock star professional to join our team.
Responsibilities:
The Portfolio Associate role is responsible for developing, fostering, and supporting relationships with the Kiva Field Partners. In addition to prospecting for new partners, this role provides onboarding, training, and operational support to Field Partners to ensure compliance with Kiva policies and the effective and efficient use of Kiva systems. The Portfolio Associate is also expected to monitor the financial, social, and operational performance of Partners through analyses of financial statements and other relevant reports, regular borrower verifications, and occasional on site visits. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and a team player who is clearly passionate about Kiva’s mission and thrives and succeeds in designing creative solutions in a high growth environment where priorities shift fast.
Qualifications:
Education Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree required.
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Finance, International Affairs, and/or NGO management experience required.
Required Experience:
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2-5 years’ work experience in finance, and/or social impact business role.
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Experience in microfinance industry, non-profits, social enterprise, or financial sector in general.
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Ability to network extensively and manage relationships.
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Flexible and willing to adjust schedule in working across varying time zones.
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Comfortable travelling extensively when needed, and working remotely in developing countries; ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
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Cultural sensitivity with demonstrated commitment to the region, which may include prior work experience.
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Strong communication skills including the ability to tailor communications to a wide variety of audiences and stakeholders.
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Ability to manage time well and prioritize across competing tasks.
- Comfortable designing and delivering trainings to individuals and groups.
- Tech savvy. Proficient in MS Office and adept at learning and using web-based platforms.
How to Apply:
To apply, please attach your resume and cover letter as a single PDF doc called “YourName_Resume&CL” at the Kiva Jobs website.
