Organization: Potomac Riverkeeper
Job Title: General Counsel
Location:Washington D.C.
Hours and Compensation: Full time
Application Deadline: applications accepted until filled
Posted on: October 22, 2013
Organization Overview:
Potomac Riverkeeper, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to stop pollution and restore clean water in the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers and their tributaries, encompassing some 15,000 square miles in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. PRK accomplishes its mission through two strategies: enforcement of existing laws and regulations andengagement of volunteers and citizen activists to be the “eyes and ears” of the river.
Founded in 2000, Potomac Riverkeeper currently has a staff of 9 and an operating budget of $800,000 (not including almost $1,000,000 in donated legal and expert services). Funding comes from foundations, corporations, and individuals. Potomac Riverkeeper is located in Washington, DC, with field offices in Boyce, Virginia and Bunker Hill, West Virginia. It is governed by a Board of 18 directors with a wide variety of skills and experience, and a deep commitment to restoring the health of the Potomac River. Potomac Riverkeeper is a proud member of the Waterkeeper Alliance. To learn more, go to www.PotomacRiverkeeper.org.
Description:
Potomac Riverkeeper places the highest value on its employees and employee retention, and is committed to continuously building on our collaborative and flexible workplace environment. We value a healthy work-life balance and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which currently includes comprehensive medical and dental coverage for eligible employees with no employee premium contribution, an employer 403(b) contribution following one year, options for pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care costs, coverage of Bar dues, and generous paid time off.
Potomac Riverkeeper provides all people with equal employment opportunities and values a diverse workplace.
Responsibilities:
The General Counsel reports to the President/Riverkeeper. The successful candidate will:
- Serve as in-house counsel on all legal issues affecting the organization.
- Coordinate all “riverkeeping” activities throughout the Lower Potomac watershed, defined as the region from Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, to the Chesapeake Bay.
- Provide legal representation for Potomac Riverkeeper in environmental citizen suits through all phases of litigation, including settlement negotiations, pleading, discovery, motion practice, briefing, hearing, and appeal.
- Serve as spokesperson for legal issues affecting the organization and the watershed.
- Identify and evaluate litigation priorities to further Potomac Riverkeeper’s program and policy objectives.
- Coordinate, recruit, engage, and acknowledge PRK’s pro bono attorneys, including law firms, university clinics, and public interest organizations.
- Oversee and manage the duties of legal fellow.
- Provide leadership in programmatic and organizational planning.
- Additional Responsibilities
- Participate in work groups, coalitions, and other venues where PRK can add value or receive value in return.
- Serve as primary staff and a resource for the Litigation Committee of the Board of Directors.
- Provide support to fundraising and communications by providing timely information for proposals, newsletters, and other outreach materials.
- Provide direction for Potomac Riverkeeper’s field investigations, boat patrols, public records reviews, and other legal research.
- Help maintain a cohesive and collegial Potomac Riverkeeper team.
Qualifications:
- Two to five years legal experience, including significant experience with negotiations, brief writing, litigation, and oral advocacy.
- Working knowledge of the Federal Clean Water Act, and state and federal civil procedure.
- Admission to DC, Maryland, West Virginia, or Virginia bars.
Required Skills
- Ability to serve as a credible and strong spokesperson for the watershed.
- Ability to energize and effectively manage a small team of committed volunteers and advocates to achieve significant pollution reduction and habitat protection.
- Ability to seamlessly integrate technical and scientific information into legal arguments and agreements.
- Ability to manage numerous litigation deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills with a focus on staff supervision, negotiations, brief writing, and oral advocacy.
- Desire to investigate pollution cases on the ground and on the water.
- Interest in taking a leadership role in a collaborative, visionary, and strategic organization.
- Flexibility, a good sense of humor, and a passion for Potomac Riverkeeper’s mission.
How to Apply:
Accepted until filled, with position to begin immediately. Email a cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and three references to[email protected], subject line “YOUR LAST NAME, General Counsel.” Only complete applications will be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted – no phone inquiries please.
Organization: Environmental Defense Fund
Position Title: Oceans Communication Intern
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation: unpaid
Application Deadline: not given
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 is seeking an intern to work with our Oceans Communications and Legislative Team for Fall or Winter 2013. Interested applicants should have communications, research, and writing skills. Basic knowledge of governmental and environmental issues is needed. Interest and experience in ocean and fishery management policy is preferred.
The intern will be responsible for supporting communications staff in EDF’s Ocean’s Program. This work will include supporting traditional and social media efforts, conducting background research on policy issues and other tasks related to the US Oceans Program’s communications goals.
Responsibilities
Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Monitoring traditional and non-traditional media outlets for coverage and opportunities
- Circulating daily media clips
- Writing content for newsletters, blog posts, collateral materials, reports and other materials as needed
- Creating visual based content for social media
- Conducting policy research
- Coordinating and executing special projects, as assigned
Qualifications
- Ideal candidate is seeking an internship for course credit in the field of environmental communications, policy or science.
- Strong writing skills required
- Must be well-organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented and proficient in the use of standard office equipment and computer software (such as MS Office applications)
- Thorough knowledge of new media including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and blogging (Word Press)
- Ability to stay organized, meet deadlines and maintain a pro-active attitude
- Basic video and photo editing skills (preferred)
This is an unpaid, volunteer internship. Students are encouraged to seek academic credit through their college/university and EDF will ensure that any and all paperwork needed to secure academic credit is completed. EDF will also support intern in his/her efforts to secure external funding.
How to Apply
APPLY HERE
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.
Environmental Defense Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Organization: World Resources Institute
Position Title: Governance of Forests Initiative Internship
Location: 10 G Street NE, Suite 800, Washington, DC, 20002, US
Hours and Compensation: paid
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
The World Resources Institute is a global environmental think tank that goes beyond research to put ideas into action. We work with governments, companies, and civil society to build solutions to urgent environmental challenges. WRI’s transformative ideas protect the earth and promote development because sustainability is essential to meeting human needs and fulfilling human aspirations in the future.
Description
The Governance of Forests Initiative seeks to improve the participation, transparency, and responsiveness of government practices that impact forest land allocation and use in Brazil, Cameroon, and Indonesia, as well as globally though international instruments such as programs to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+). We produce knowledge on pressing forest governance challenges; generate constructive dialogue on how to improve governance of land and forests; and advance reforms from local to global arenas.
Responsibilities
The Institutions and Governance Program (IGP) at the World Resources Institute (WRI) is seeking an intern to provide research, communications, and administrative support to the Governance of Forests Initiative (GFI) project. In particular, the position will assist the GFI team in their efforts to ensure that national and international REDD+ programs are designed to promote more accountable forest governance practices. The position responsibilities include:
- Conduct background research on forest governance topics
- Draft of communications and training materials about the GFI Indicator Framework
- Assist with administrative tasks such as conference planning and publications support as needed
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in forestry, environmental policy, social science, international affairs, or a related field (Master’s Degree preferred).
- Familiarity with the forest sector, principles of good governance, and experience working on REDD+ issues (e.g., social and environmental safeguards, readiness) are highly preferred.
- Strong research skills, including social science research methods.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and prioritize among competing demands.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Knowledge of an additional language (French, Portuguese, or Bahasa Indonesian) is a plus.
- Research Experience in a developing country is a plus.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants should apply online at www.wri.org/about/careers. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered.
Organization: OurEnergyPolicy.org
Position Title: Energy Policy Internship
Location: 529 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20045, US
Hours and Compensation: 20 hours/week
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
OurEnergyPolicy.org, is looking to hire a part-time intern for the Winter, 2013/14, with the possibility of extension.
The mission of OurEnergyPolicy.org is to facilitate substantive public dialogue on energy policy issues, and make that dialogue available as a resource to the American people, policymakers, and the media. It is our belief that this ongoing exchange will lead to better-informed and more effective U.S. energy policies. OurEnergyPolicy.org also offers a comprehensive energy resource portal, which includes an Events Calendar, a Library of reports, legislation, white papers, etc., recent news headlines related to energy, and new energy legislation. Importantly, OurEnergyPolicy.org is not an advocacy organization and has no partisan, economic, technological, or environmental agenda. Our goal is simply to foster expert discussion and aggregate energy resources to provide to the American public.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with Program Director to advance key programmatic initiatives such as content development, website administration, online/social marketing and communications, and event planning
- Review new and existing energy sector literature, identifying compelling issues for Expert discussion
- Assist in managing the online Resource Library and Events Calendar
- Identify industry, advocacy, and nonprofit groups, as well as leading energy sector experts, to engage in dialogue on OurEnergyPolicy.org
- Interface with Congressional offices, and industry, advocacy, and nonprofit groups
- Attend conferences and events
- Help an exciting start-up organization develop and deliver its mission
Qualifications
- Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
- Familiarity with and interest in energy issues
- Understanding of policy making process, including the roles of industry, advocacy and non-profit organizations
- Proficiency with online tools and media, and knowledge of online community development
- Pleasant, upbeat attitude
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a cover letter, résumé, and a brief, relevant writing sample to Michael Spiak, Program Coordinator, at[email protected]. Please contact same with any questions.
Organization: EcoAgriculture Partners
Position Title: Communications Intern
Location: 1100 17th Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC, 20036, US
Hours and Compensation: 20 hours/week, paid (stipend based on qualifications)
Application Deadline: November 30, 2013
Start Date: January 6, 2014
Organization Overview
Description
Reporting to the Communications Manager, the intern will support communications activities for EcoAgriculture Partners and the Landscapes for People, Food and Nature Initiative over a negotiable period between January 6 and June 1, 2014.
Responsibilities
- Support writing and preparation of flyers, fact sheets, articles, and brochures;
- Edit, source content, and occasionally write entries for the Landscapes Blog;
- Assist in the redesign and content update of the ecoagriculture.org website;
- Contribute to the writing and preparation of the newsletter;
- Contribute to the posting of materials, reports, photos and video on the EcoAgriculture Partners and Landscapes for People, Food and Nature websites;
- Author social media content for the EcoAgriculture Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Linkedin pages;
- Various outreach and administrative tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- College junior/senior, grad student, or recent graduate studying communications, journalism, international affairs, environmental studies, economics, political science or a related subject
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Familiarity with Facebook, Twitter, the Google apps ecosystem, and WordPress
- Strong multi-tasker able to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible and willing to learn on the go
The communications intern will regularly interact with program staff to gain an understanding of international rural development, integrated landscape management, and the intricacies of international development policy and finance. They will also meet weekly with the Communications Manager for feedback, to monitor the status of projects, and to develop and pursue a mutually agreed upon communications project of their own design.
How to Apply
Please email a cover letter describing your interest in EcoAgriculture Partners, resume, and writing sample to Margie Miller at [email protected].
We will begin reviewing applications on December 1, and continue until the position is filled.
Organization: American Rivers
Position Title: River Protection Intern
Location: 1101 14th St. NW, Suite 1400, Washington, DC, 20005, US
Hours and Compensation: unpaid
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
American Rivers protects wild rivers, restores damaged rivers, and conserves clean water for people and nature. Since 1973, American Rivers has protected and restored more than 150,000 miles of rivers through advocacy efforts, on-the-ground projects, and an annual America’s Most Endangered Rivers® campaign. Headquartered in Washington, DC, American Rivers has offices across the country and more than 200,000 members, supporters, and volunteers.
Rivers connect us to each other, nature, and future generations. Find your connections at AmericanRivers.org, Facebook.com/AmericanRivers, and Twitter.com/AmericanRivers.
Description
Are you interested in working at the leading environmental non-profit for river conservation? American Rivers is seeking a River Protection Intern in the Conservation Department located either at our Washington, D.C. office or working remotely elsewhere in the U.S. This program provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience dealing with the natural resource policy and protection of rivers across the country. Learn about the nation’s best rivers and how to protect them through Wild and Scenic River designation while experiencing the world of non-profit conservation first hand!
This intern will work directly with River Protection staff across the country to develop a comprehensive analysis of the management of Wild and Scenic Rivers. Responsibilities would include interviewing Wild and Scenic River stakeholders, compiling and organizing data from interviews, and drafting sections of a report on the status of Wild and Scenic River management. Other activities include compilation of a database of management plans for federal lands, and other river protection activities as needed.
Qualifications
- Excellent writing, editing, and research skills
- Ability to work with minimal guidance
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Background in natural resources or conservation preferred
- Passion for environmental issues
- Excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally within a diverse community
American Rivers’ D.C. office is conveniently located within walking distance of multiple Metro and bus stops.
Compensation and Time Commitment:
American Rivers’ internships are unpaid; however, we will work with the successful applicant to obtain school credit if available. The position requires a minimum of 20 hours per week, with the option to work remotely.
How to Apply
Applications will be considered immediately. Applicants should submit a resume, references, and cover letter to: [email protected] and put “River Protection Intern” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
American Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Organization: The Trust for Public Land- SF Headquarters
Position Title: Center for City Parks Excellence Internship
Location: 660 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE , Suite 401, Washington D.C., DC, 20003
Hours and Compensation: 40 hours/week, $15/hour
Dates: January 1- June 30
Organization Overview
Our Washington DC office is seeking a Temporary Associate/Intern for our Center for City Park Excellence and in particular to work on an analytical project related a major database on parks.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a database
- Research public data sources. Outreach to government offices via phone and e-mail required.
- Organize, analyze and disseminate data. Some statistics required.
- Write summaries in support of key program work elements.
- Prepare materials for presentations, our website, and other project related needs.
- Coordination with other staff
- Perform other relevant duties, including some administrative tasks, as necessary.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required, and masters degree in related field is preferable. Course work or experience in environmental studies, public policy, statistics, urban planning or related area.
- Superior writing skills.
- Strong research and analytic skills and a facility with numbers.
- Coursework in statistics required.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Proficient with Excel and Access
- Ability to work under pressure, juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Demonstrated commitment to parks and cities
- Ability to use good judgment, take initiative, and make recommendations in resolving problems.
How to Apply
Submit Resume and Cover letter : http://tpl.catsone.com/careers/?portal
Organization: United Nations University in Bonn
Position Title: UNU-EHS EMSVA Section (Spanish speaker) Internship
Location: UN Campus, Platz der Vereinten Nationen 1, Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, 53113, Germany
Hours and Compensation: 32 hours/week unpaid
Application Deadline: November 10, 2013
Duration: The successful candidate will be based at UNU-EHS in Bonn on a full-time basis (32 hours per week) for a contractual period ranging between 3-6 months. The internship is not remunerated.
Starting Date: As soon as possible.
Organization Overview
United Nations University’s Mission: The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars, engaged in research, postgraduate teaching and capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. For more information, please visit www.unu.edu.
UNU-EHS, established in December 2003, addresses the risk and vulnerability aspects of human security and the consequences of complex environmental hazards for sustainable development. The work of UNU‐EHS helps to improve the in‐depth understanding of the cause effect relationships to find ways to reduce risks and vulnerabilities. The Institute supports policymakers and decision makers with evidence‐based research and information.
The Environmental Migration, Social Vulnerability & Adaptation Section – EMSVA- undertakes empirical research on environmentally induced migration and social vulnerability. The section also addresses climate change adaptation including a range of activities such as disaster risk reduction and insurance-related approaches to help vulnerable countries and communities.
Responsibilities
- Providing literature reviews and support for the organization of the Catalyst Winter Academy which will take place in Mexico in December 2013 (http://www.ehs.unu.edu/article/read/call-for-applications-catalyst-local-winter-academy-on) as well as its follow-up (eg. conference proceedings);
- Providing literature reviews and support for the organization of a workshop to be held in Guatemala in early 2014 as well as for its follow-up (eg. conference proceedings);
- Supporting the EMSVA section in proposals writing, “Where the Rain Falls” project follow-up, Climate Change and Migration – COST Action IS1101 and other upcoming projects;
- Translating project and research documents and outputs from English to Spanish;
- Developing and updating literature databases;
- Reviewing literature both in English and in Spanish;
- Any other duties as may be assigned or required.
Qualifications
Field of Study: Under graduate/Postgraduate studies in Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Migration Studies or other Social Sciences;
Essential Skills and attributes:
- Excellent Spanish (preferably native speaker) and English language abilities, both spoken and written;
- Good knowledge of office programs.
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of social impacts of climate change and/or migration patterns in Central America;
- Knowledge of disaster risk reduction and local/community-based adaptation to climate change;
- Experience in organizing workshops/conferences;
- Knowledge of other UN languages will be considered an asset.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their application, preferably by e-mail, and must include the following:
- Curriculum Vitae in English;
- Cover letter in English: outlining your motivations, possible contributions to the programme and future career goals;
- Completed UNU-EHS application form (downloadable at: http://www.ehs.unu.edu/article/read/about-the-internshipprogramme-
- at-unu-ehs under Links & Documents);
- Two letters of recommendation;
- Language certificate (if applicable).
For the information about the application procedure, please visit http://www.ehs.unu.edu/article/read/internship-application-procedure.
Workforce diversity is essential to UNU. Suitably qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds including minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Unsuccessful applications will not be acknowledged nor returned.
If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].
Organization: United Nations University in Bonn
Position Title: UNU-EHS EMSVA Section (German speaker) Internship
Location: UN Campus, Platz der Vereinten Nationen 1, Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, 53113, Germany
Hours and Compensation: 32 hours/week, unpaid
Application Deadline: November 10, 2013
Duration: The successful candidate will be based at UNU-EHS in Bonn on a full-time basis (32 hours per week) for a contractual period ranging between 3-6 months. The internship is not remunerated.
Starting Date: As soon as possible.
Organization Overview
United Nations University’s Mission: The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars, engaged in research, postgraduate teaching and capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. For more information, please visit www.unu.edu.
UNU-EHS, established in December 2003, addresses the risk and vulnerability aspects of human security and the consequences of complex environmental hazards for sustainable development. The work of UNU‐EHS helps to improve the in‐depth understanding of the cause effect relationships to find ways to reduce risks and vulnerabilities. The Institute supports policymakers and decision makers with evidence‐based research and information.
The Environmental Migration, Social Vulnerability & Adaptation Section – EMSVA- undertakes empirical research on environmentally induced migration and social vulnerability. The section also addresses climate change adaptation including a range of activities such as disaster risk reduction and insurance-related approaches to help vulnerable countries and communities.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the EMSVA section on “Where the Rain Falls” project follow-up, including data analysis, the Climate Change and Migration – COST Action IS1101 and other upcoming projects;
- Preparing background documents for proposals writing;
- Searching opportunities for project proposals;
- Developing and updating literature databases;
- Reviewing literature;
- Any other duties as may be assigned or required.
Qualifications
Field of Study: Under graduate/Postgraduate studies in Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Migration Studies or other Social Sciences
Essential Skills and attributes:
- Excellent English and German language abilities; both spoken and written.
- Basic knowledge of the literature on climate change, environmental change and migration.
- Desired Skills:
- Project related work experience;
- Good knowledge of SPSS and preferably additional statistical packages;
- Experience writing proposals
- Knowledge of other UN languages will be considered an asset;
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their application, preferably by e-mail, and must include the following:
- Curriculum Vitae in English;
- Cover letter in English: outlining your motivations, possible contributions to the programme and future career goals;
- Completed UNU-EHS application form (downloadable at: http://www.ehs.unu.edu/article/read/about-the-internship-programme-at-unu-ehs under Links & Documents);
- Two letters of recommendation;
- Language certificate (if applicable).
For the information about the application procedure, please visit http://www.ehs.unu.edu/article/read/internship-application-procedure.
Workforce diversity is essential to UNU. Suitably qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds including minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Unsuccessful applications will not be acknowledged nor returned.
If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].
Organization: San Diego Coastkeeper
Position Title: Waterkeeper Policy/Legal Director
Location: 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA, 92106, US
Hours and Compensation: not given
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
San Diego Coastkeeper protects and restores fishable, swimmable, drinkable water throughout San Diego County. The Waterkeeper leads advocacy for clean, healthy water in our community. The Waterkeeper’s primary goal is to positively influence water-related policy in the region, as outlined in the organization’s strategic plan. He or she will engage directly with agencies, governments and industry groups, work with staff and board members, engage community advocates and play a leadership role among local environmental groups on regional water issues.
Description
Protect San Diego County water bodies from pollution, utilizing the Clean Water Act, Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, California Environmental Quality Act and/or National Environmental Policy Act, as well as local rules/regulations and community engagement. In 2013-15, organizational goals focus on storm water management and wastewater recycling/water supply.
Responsibilities
- Regularly testify before and provide well-researched in depth written and oral comments to local, regional and statewide decision-making bodies regarding complex water quality and water supply issues
- Develop and maintain open dialogue and/or partnerships with agencies, businesses and community organizations to positively influence local and regional water planning efforts
- Reach out to and collaborate with traditional and non-traditional partners
- Work closely with the Board’s Legal Committee to keep directors abreast of legal and policy work, develop strategy and gain necessary approval for legal actions
- Work closely with the executive director and program staff to achieve organizational goals
- Recruit and manage Coastkeeper’s policy and/or legal interns
- Engage and oversee outside counsel and subject matter experts retained for litigation or other advocacy purposes
- Develop, write, and execute funding proposals and reports, engaging partner organizations in proposal development; assist with other fundraising activities such as major donor events and appeals for support
- Routinely contribute to organizational communications in writing and in person
- Develop and manage a departmental budget
- Serve as the organization’s primary representative to the Waterkeeper Alliance and California Coastkeeper Alliance (e.g., as a board member of the California Coastkeeper Alliance) and ensure the organization fulfills all programmatic obligations of membership
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience using the Clean Water Act in advocacy and/or other water-specific environmental advocacy
- Firm grasp of stormwater and water-supply issues and science
- Municipal, County and agency policy and planning experience
- Demonstrated ability to form and maintain collaborative relationships to deal with complex, contentious issues
- Highly effective written and oral communicator
- Advanced degree and environmental or policy-related undergraduate degree, or comparable combination of education and experience
- Excellent interpersonal communication and professional demeanor
- Interest in a team-approach at a collaborative, visionary and highly effective organization
- A good sense of humor with a passion for Coastkeeper’s mission
How to Apply
Application Period & Process The position is open until filled; candidate interviews will commence promptly.
Submit the following, ideally as a single PDF
- Cover letter (no longer than one page)
- Resume
- Note: Writing samples and references will be requested at a later date
All questions and materials should be submitted electronically only via email to [email protected].
San Diego Coastkeeper is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Organization: NRDC
Position Title: Utility Team Lead
Location: 40 West 20th Street, New York, NY, 10011, US, Washington DC, or Chicago
Hours and Compensation: not given
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is the nation’s most effective environmental action organization. We use law, science and the support of 1.3 million members and online activists to protect the planet’s wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our staff helped write some of America’s bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, and many of the implementing regulations; our water enforcement cases played a major role shaping current water policy throughout the country. Today, our staff of more than 430 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy and communications experts, and others, work out of offices in New York, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Livingston, Montana and Beijing.
NRDC’s Urban Solutions program brings together experts from a variety of fields – energy, water, transportation, food, community development and innovative finance – to develop and deploy proven strategies that address important environmental problems and help ensure that cities and metropolitan regions are as clean, vital and inclusive as possible. Urban Solutions works with on-the-ground public, private and non-profit partners where there is an opportunity to implement policies that unlock the market for new investment in building energy efficiency, green neighborhood development and regional land use and mobility strategies that reduce the harmful impacts of sprawl and support economically strong and sustainable communities.
“Scaling Up Energy Efficiency in Affordable Housing” is a partnership among NRDC, the Energy Foundation and the National Housing Trust (NHT) which seeks to significantly increase and improve investment by utilities in affordable, multifamily housing through effective energy efficiency programs by utilities, and to ensure that owners of affordable multifamily buildings have access to these programs and access to energy consumption data and other measures, resulting in reduced energy expenditures, improved quality of life, and reduced power plant pollution. This national effort will involve building an effective national network among energy efficiency and affordable housing advocates and practitioners, engage in up to 12 states to increase utility funding for energy efficiency in affordable multi-family housing, and engage and educate building owners and operators of affordable multi-family buildings to grow the demand for enhanced utility programs.
Description
NRDC has an immediate opening for a Utility Team Lead in our New York City, Washington D.C. or Chicago office, for the Scaling Up Energy Efficiency in Low Income Housing project. This position will be a two-year post, with options to extend based on the status of project funding. The Utility Team Lead will be responsible for managing and directing one of three peer teams at NRDC that will report to the Senior Project Manager. The Utility Team Lead will manage a diverse team from of NRDC’s 5 main offices and will be responsible for identifying and deploying consultants and engaging project partners as appropriate.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities for the Utility Team Lead include:
- Leading the project’s efforts to secure significant commitments by Utilities to support energy efficiency retrofits in affordable multi-family buildings, both nationally and in target states.
- Building a strong and collegial team that is both focused on meeting project expectations and using the full range of expertise at NRDC and among its partners to support effective change.
- Working with the Senior Project Manager to set and manage priorities, budgets and timelines for NRDC’s work product commitments.
- Effectively deploying staff and consultants on the NRDC team to meet project timelines and objectives.
- Briefing project leadership on a regular basis and ensuring that strategic decisions are addressed in a timely and collaborative manner.
- Identifying and engaging strategic partners in target states and nationally to support the project’s mission.
- Supporting the leadership team’s fundraising efforts and preparing appropriate reports and briefing materials for existing funders.
- Bringing technical and political skills to bear on day-to-day decisions and overarching strategy.
- Participating in NRDC institutional committees, as appropriate
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience, including project management
- Expert knowledge of utility programs for energy efficiency and broad knowledge of multi-family housing production and financing.
- Advanced degree in public policy, business, science, engineering, law or a related subject.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Experience in engaging multiple and diverse stakeholders.
- Federal or State legislative or regulatory advocacy experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to supervise staff while working as a member of a team to build upon the strengths of the program
- Commitment to and knowledge of environmental issues.
- Master’s degree: public policy, business, science, engineering, law, related field
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. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you are having technical difficulty while applying, please reach out to Customer Care by dialing 1-866-803-9663.
For further information about NRDC, please visit www.nrdc.org
NRDC is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.
Organization: NRDC
Position Title: Senior Project Manager
Location: 40 West 20th Street, New York, NY, 10011, US or Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: full time
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is the nation’s most effective environmental action organization. We use law, science and the support of 1.3 million members and online activists to protect the planet’s wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our staff helped write some of America’s bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, and many of the implementing regulations; our water enforcement cases played a major role shaping current water policy throughout the country. Today, our staff of more than 430 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy and communications experts, and others, work out of offices in New York, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Livingston, Montana and Beijing.
NRDC’s Urban Solutions program brings together experts from a variety of fields – energy, water, transportation, food, community development and innovative finance – to develop and deploy proven strategies that address important environmental problems and help ensure that cities and metropolitan regions are as clean, vital and inclusive as possible. Urban Solutions works with on-the-ground public, private and non-profit partners where there is an opportunity to implement policies that unlock the market for new investment in building energy efficiency, green neighborhood development and regional land use and mobility strategies that reduce the harmful impacts of sprawl and support economically strong and sustainable communities.
“Scaling Up Energy Efficiency in Affordable Housing” is a partnership among NRDC, the Energy Foundation and the National Housing Trust (NHT) which seeks to significantly increase and improve investment by utilities in affordable, multifamily housing through effective energy efficiency programs by utilities, and to ensure that owners of affordable multifamily buildings have access to these programs and access to energy consumption data and other measures, resulting in reduced energy expenditures, improved quality of life, and reduced power plant pollution. This national effort will involve building an effective national network among energy efficiency and affordable housing advocates and practitioners, engage in up to 12 states to increase utility funding for energy efficiency in affordable multi-family housing, and engage and educate building owners and operators of affordable multi-family buildings to grow the demand for enhanced utility programs.
Description
NRDC has an immediate opening for a Senior Project Manager in our New York City or Washington DC office, for the Scaling Up Energy Efficiency in Affordable Housing project. This position will be a two-year post, with options to extend based on the status of project funding. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing and providing strategic direction to the project team and ensuring that the goals and commitments of the effort are achieved in a timely and effective manner. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing and directing three teams at NRDC that are responsible for core project deliverables, coordination with Project Managers at the partner organizations, as well as reporting to the NRDC Project Leadership Team.
Responsibilities
- Playing a lead role in setting and managing priorities, budgets and timelines for NRDC’s work product commitments.
- Building a strong and collegial team that is both focused on meeting project expectations and using the full range of expertise at NRDC and among its partners to support effective change.
- Working with the project’s team leads to effectively deploy staff and consultants.
- Collaborating with peers at partner organizations (Energy Foundation, NHT and others) to develop and execute an aggressive and ambitious timeline with measurable outcomes.
- Briefing project leadership on a regular basis and ensuring that strategic decisions are addressed in a timely and collaborative manner.
- Strategically deploying key leaders and experts, from within and outside of NRDC, to participate in meetings, testimony or other public events that are essential to the project’s success.
- Supporting the leadership team’s fundraising efforts and preparing appropriate reports and briefing materials for existing funders.
- Working with project partners and NRDC’s communications team to develop and deploy a communications strategy for this effort.
- Bringing technical and political skills to bear on day-to-day decisions and overarching strategy.
- Participating in NRDC institutional committees, as appropriate
Qualifications
- Master’s: Business, public policy, related field
- 5+ years of experience, including at least 2 years of project management
- Broad knowledge of utility programs for energy efficiency and multi-family housing production and financing; deep knowledge in at least one of these two sectors.
- Advanced degree in public policy, business, law or a related subject.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Experience in engaging multiple and diverse stakeholders.
- Federal or State legislative or regulatory advocacy experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to supervise staff while working as a member of a team to build upon the strengths of the program
- Commitment to and knowledge of environmental issues.
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. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you are having technical difficulty while applying, please reach out to Customer Care by dialing 1-866-803-9663.
For further information about NRDC, please visit www.nrdc.org
NRDC is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.
Organization: Waterkeeper Alliance
Position Title: Internship
Location: New York City, New York
Application Deadline: start date- asap
Bard CEP contact: Min Zheng
Organization Overview:
Waterkeeper Alliance is a global environmental organization uniting more than 200 Waterkeeper organizations around the world and focusing citizen advocacy on the issues that affect our waterways, from pollution to climate change. Waterkeepers patrol more than 1.5 million square miles of watersheds in the Americas, Europe,Australia, Asia and Africa. Waterkeeper Alliance ensures that the world’s Waterkeepers are as connected to each other as they are to their local waters, organizing the fight for clean water into a coordinated global movement. For more information, please visit our website at www.waterkeeper.org, read our magazine, WATERKEEPER, or The Riverkeepers by John Cronin and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Pure Farms, Pure Waters Campaign:
For more than a decade, Waterkeeper Alliance has actively developed and implemented advocacy efforts at the state and federal level to combat adverse water quality impacts caused by the proliferation of Concentrated Animal Feed Operations (CAFO’s) in North Carolina and other states in the U.S. Our efforts in this regard have included enforcement actions against CAFOs, administrative challenges to state regulatory schemes, coordinating advocacy efforts with other organizations, and challenges to state and federal rulemaking.
International Expansion Initiative:
As an international organization, we want to explore taking this successful domestic campaign global to support the work of our Waterkeepers around the world as they face pollution from the industrial livestock industry. If you’re interested in global food systems, water pollution, community activism, sustainability, and the water food energy nexus, this would be a great position for you! Researching international campaign expansion would include gathering and concisely analyzing the industry and country trends; describing the governmental regulators, regulations and programs; identifying and researching key actors including companies, investment firms, nongovernmental organizations, governmental organizations, and community advocates; researching and describing industry presence in selected countries and regions; identifying existing global, regional and local data sources on industrial livestock operations; and developing an expansion and fundraising strategy. Regional priorities are as follows: Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Europe. Spanish language abilities are preferred.
The intern will work closely with the Latin America and Asia Regional Coordinators, with input from the International Director and the Senior Attorney.
Qualifications:
Graduate or law student with strong research, writing and communication skills. Familiarity and interest in international agriculture markets and policies.
How to Apply:
Send cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Modern Cabin in the Wood – Red Hook
Your naturalist retreat less than 2 hours from the city. An ideal place to write, cook, create, walk, read, and meditate. Beautiful, idyllic, silent, neighborless setting.
Available immediately and for October, November, December.
Options negotiable. $800 for a month of weekends, $600 per week, could consider $3K up front for the rest of 2013. Open to any portion of these months and/or swap opportunity for your NYC apartment.
Off the Taconic Parkway in Dutchess County, 89 miles, 1.5 hrs from NYC border. Rhinebeck, Hudson, and Kingston/Woodstock, and Millbrook are all within 20 minutes. Bard College, Tivoli, or Red Hook are 10 minutes away.
This Simple Cabin in the Woods sits alongside a small audible flowing creek with a neighboring pond and small waterfall, surrounded by hundreds of forested acres without visible neighbors (other than deer, raccoon, turkeys, and birds). The area offers quiet places to walk or sit and observe the changing of the season. Inside you will find a simple, modern kitchen with everything you need to cook up the fine produce of the Hudson Valley. Your windows and porch will look directly into the woods and wildlife of the Taconic region.
The rustic fire pit along the creek offers a true Autumn outdoor experience.
Arrive by train to Rhinecliff or Hudson or drive the Taconic.
Your simple comforts are aided by a firm queen sized bed, modern bathroom, radiant floor heating, washer and dryer, a shelf full of books, and walk-out deck. Expect clean linens, internet access, Apple TV with Netflix and a built-in Projector. Country roads and wooded areas offer exploration opportunities without a car. Great area for cycling and cross-country skiing.
Your host knows the region well and can offer a wealth of information about Tivoli, Bard, Hudson, Rhinebeck, and Kingston. These are terrific communities with art/music opportunities, unique dining, and farm/rural culture. But the simple cabin is remote enough to offer silence from even these sleepy towns. The simple cabin exists because it represents everything that the city is not.
Contact me through Craigslist but see more here: http://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1676524
- Location: Red Hook, NY
- it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Posting ID: 4073181180
Posted: 2013-09-17, 12:25PM EDT
Updated: 2013-10-04, 1:58PM EDT
Organization: Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana
Position Title: Executive Director
Location: 6160 Perkins Rd. Suite 225, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808, US
Hours and Compensation: DOE. Health and retirement benefits provided.
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) is a non-profit advocacy organization established in 1988 to unite business interests, scientists, landowners, national and local conservation groups, local governments, hunters, anglers and a broad spectrum of concerned citizens in a shared mission of restoring and protecting a sustainable coastal Louisiana.
Description
CRCL seeks to hire an Executive Director (ED) that is responsible for executing the strategic goals and objectives of the organization. The ED is the chief executive officer of CRCL. The ED reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for working with the Board to develop strategic plans, programs and budgets to advance the mission of the Coalition. The ED is responsible for the execution of those plans and programs and for directing and overseeing the staff, contractors, and volunteers employed to implement them.
Responsibilities
• Strategic Vision and Program Management – Interfaces with the Board of Directors to develop and execute strategic plans and programs.
• Financial Management – Recommends yearly budget for Board approval and manages organization’s resources within those budget guidelines according to all applicable laws and regulations.
• Human Resource Management — Effectively manages the human resources of the organization according to authorized personnel policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations.
• Community and Public Relations – Serves as the primary public spokesperson to ensure that the organization and its programs, products and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders.
• Fundraising — Oversees fundraising planning and implementation, including researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders, submitting proposals and administrating fundraising records and documentation.
Qualifications
• Relevant experience in management, fundraising, and environmental policy development.
• Familiarity with Louisiana coastal issues.
• Experience with events, foundation and corporate grants, membership, coalition building and working with diverse constituencies.
• Excellent social and interpersonal skills, speaking and writing ability, and attention to detail.
• A demonstrated commitment to integrity and honesty.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing your qualifications for the position, resume or curriculum vitae, and references. Materials should be sent by email or post to Amy Tyrrell at [email protected] or 6160 Perkins Rd., Suite 225, Baton Rouge, La. 70808
Organization: Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Position Title: Development/Board and Strategic Relations Assistant
Location: 40 West 20th Street, New York, NY, 10011, US
Hours and Compensation: not given
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is the nation’s most effective environmental action organization. We use law, science and the support of 1.3 million members and online activists to protect the planet’s wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our staff helped write some of America’s bedrock environmental laws. Today, our staff of more than 430 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy and communications experts, and others, work out of offices in New York, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Livingston, Montana and Beijing.
Description
NRDC is seeking a Development/Board & Strategic Relations Assistant in our NY Office. This position provides administrative support to individuals in both our Development Department and President’s Office, including six individuals: the Deputy Director of Development, the Director of Individual Giving and two Regional Portfolio Managers in the Development Department; and the Director of Board & Strategic Relations and the Board & Strategic Relations Associate in the President’s Office.
This position will assist with the cultivation, stewardship, and management of NRDC’s Trustees, Major Gifts donors and prospects as well as other external relationships, and will also provide extensive administrative support in planning for NRDC Board meetings. Job duties include preparing letters, general correspondence and donor briefings; overseeing assignments to portfolios; creating and maintaining donor and income tracking spreadsheets; researching donor and trustee prospects and current donors; maintaining major gifts databases and recording donor interactions; list management for Board contacts, gathering materials for meetings, scheduling and recording meetings; and processing expenses and invoices.
Responsibilities
- Calendar management for supervisors, scheduling meetings, and preparing meeting materials
- Assist with event and conference planning tasks for quarterly Board meetings
- Assist with drafting, editing and proofing correspondence to donors and board members
- Formatting and uploading quarterly online Board Book
- Management of Board contact list including updating and distribution
- Assisting with donor/prospect assignments and tracking of donor/prospect contacts and strategies
- Assisting with outreach to Membership donors for upgrades in giving
- Recording meetings and distributing meeting minutes to ensure that the discussed topics and action items are kept on track
- Conducting research on prospective and existing donors and developing short, written summaries
- Preparing general background materials for briefings
- Preparing expense reports and processing invoices
- Preparing income tracking spreadsheets and keeping them updated with weekly data
- Handling travel arrangements for supervisors
- Coordinating catering, AV equipment, and other logistics for conferences/meetings
- General administrative tasks such as filing, mailing, printing, copying, faxing and distributing documents
Qualifications
- BA required
- Experience and comfort working with high profile individuals
- Excellent writing and oral communications skills
- Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Ability to work accurately and with composure under deadline pressure
- Self-directed, with the ability to prioritize and simultaneously work on multiple projects.
- Knowledge of PIDI’s Donor Direct, Great Plains, and Adobe Acrobat a plus.
- Experience working in the non-profit sector preferred
- Interest in environmental issues a plus.
How to Apply
To apply, please visit www.nrdc.org/jobs and upload your resume and cover letter. No phone calls or faxes please. Please reference where you saw this posting (IDEALIST). NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you are having technical difficulty while applying, please reach out to Customer Care by dialing 1-866-803-9663.
For further information about NRDC, please visit www.nrdc.org
NRDC is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.
Organization: World Resources Institute
Position Title: Governance of Forests Initiative Internship
Location: 10 G Street NE, Suite 800, Washington, DC, 20002, US
Hours and Compensation: paid
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
The World Resources Institute is a global environmental think tank that goes beyond research to put ideas into action. We work with governments, companies, and civil society to build solutions to urgent environmental challenges. WRI’s transformative ideas protect the earth and promote development because sustainability is essential to meeting human needs and fulfilling human aspirations in the future.
Description
The Governance of Forests Initiative seeks to improve the participation, transparency, and responsiveness of government practices that impact forest land allocation and use in Brazil, Cameroon, and Indonesia, as well as globally though international instruments such as programs to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+). We produce knowledge on pressing forest governance challenges; generate constructive dialogue on how to improve governance of land and forests; and advance reforms from local to global arenas.
Responsibilities
The Institutions and Governance Program (IGP) at the World Resources Institute (WRI) is seeking an intern to provide research, communications, and administrative support to the Governance of Forests Initiative (GFI) project. In particular, the position will assist the GFI team in their efforts to ensure that national and international REDD+ programs are designed to promote more accountable forest governance practices. The position responsibilities include:
- Conduct background research on forest governance topics
- Draft of communications and training materials about the GFI Indicator Framework
- Assist with administrative tasks such as conference planning and publications support as needed
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in forestry, environmental policy, social science, international affairs, or a related field (Master’s Degree preferred).
- Familiarity with the forest sector, principles of good governance, and experience working on REDD+ issues (e.g., social and environmental safeguards, readiness) are highly preferred.
- Strong research skills, including social science research methods.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and prioritize among competing demands.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Knowledge of an additional language (French, Portuguese, or Bahasa Indonesian) is a plus.
- Research Experience in a developing country is a plus.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants should apply online at www.wri.org/about/careers. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered.
Organization: New Mexico Land Conservancy
Position Title: Communications and Development Coordinator
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Hours and Compensation: $35k-45k
Application Deadline: until filled
Description
The New Mexico Land Conservancy (NMLC) is seeking an individual to coordinate and manage its communications, grant writing, and donor research and management; and, as needed, support other organizational development activities. Position requires an ability to effectively communicate NMLC’s mission, goals and accomplishments to others; and to help fulfill NMLC’s short and long-range fundraising needs and goals. This position reports to the Executive Director and supervises no staff.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in related field, two years relevant experience, and experience working at a land trust or non-profit organization.
How to Apply
Email letter of interest, current resume, examples of your work (not to exceed 3-5 pages), and three references to: [email protected]
Full job announcement can be found at www.nmlandconservancy.org
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Organization: University of Wisconsin- Madison
Position Title: Arboretum Director
Location: Madison, WI
Application Deadline: November 8, 2013
Description
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School is seeking an established leader who can cultivate and inspire a diverse community of colleagues, students, and partners to work together to advance the UW-Madison Arboretum’s leadership in the fields of ecological restoration and conservation research, education, and practice. The mission of the UW-Madison Arboretum is to conserve and restore Arboretum lands, advance restoration ecology, and foster the land ethic (www.uwarboretum.org). The director is responsible for overall direction and day-to-day management of the Arboretum and develops policies to guide the Arboretum’s programs and activities, identifies research priorities, and addresses funding needs. The successful candidate will have a sustained record of excellence in scholarly activity, wide recognition in his/her field of interest, demonstrated experience and skill in development and fund-raising, and strong leadership and organizational skills. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
How to Apply
For the complete position description and instructions on how to apply, please go to: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/WebListing/Unclassified/PVLSummary.aspx?pvl_num=77738
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Organization: Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve
Position Title: Education Coordinator
Location: New Hope, PA
Hours and Compensation:
Application Deadline: November 15, 2013
Organization Overview
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve is located in historic New Hope, PA features over 600 species of native wildflowers, trees and shrubs that support a wealth of birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Two-and-a-half miles of trails that wind through woodlands and meadow, along a pond and Pidcock Creek, afford a unique opportunity to learn about a diversity of plant communities.
Description
The Preserve is searching for a full time Education Coordinator to actively interpret the Preserve and advance its mission to inspire the appreciation and use of native plants by serving as a sanctuary and an educational resource for conservation and stewardship.
Responsibilities
- Educational program development and planning including scheduling, coordinating lectures, speakers, and professional symposia
- Conduct outreach including the organization of field trips, special events, and the nurturing of educational partnerships
- Represent BHWP at regional conferences, meetings, and other educational organizations
Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. degree in natural sciences or education with plant-related focus
- Experience with educational program planning and age-appropriate curriculum development
- Excellent communication skills including reading, writing, and public speaking
- Working knowledge of mid-Atlantic regional native flora and ecology
- FBI Background check clearances in order to work with children
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends
How to Apply
If you are creative, energetic, and a self-starter with the ability to work effectively with a diverse team of staff, trustees, interns, and volunteers, please send cover letter, references, and resume to:
Miles Arnott, Executive Director
ATTN: Education Coordinator
Application deadline: November 15, 2013
For general information visit www.bhwp.org.
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