Organization: Wild South
Position Title: Executive Director
Location: Asheville, NC
Hours and Compensation: not given
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
Wild South is a growing non-profit organization with a seven-person staff and an engaged Board of Directors. We inspire people to enjoy, value, and protect the wild character and natural legacy of the South. Our Southern national forests and parks are treasured places with clean water and air, abundant and varied wildlife, and functioning natural processes. They are connected to and enrich our quality of life and the social, economic, and cultural wealth of our communities. Wild South is recognized as a leading protector of our Southern public lands and biodiversity. We value the natural world and its role in our human communities, science-based advocacy, transparency and operating with integrity, a diversity of opinions and creative problem solving in decision-making, and a respectful worldview. Founded over twenty years ago, Wild South was born in 2007 from the merger of The Southern Appalachian Biodiversity Project: a regional non-profit organization based in Asheville, NC, dedicated to empowering citizens to appreciate, defend and restore the native biodiversity of the Southeast, and Wild South: a grassroots forest protection organization based in Moulton, AL, dedicated to inspiring individuals and groups to preserve restore and enjoy the South’s natural landscapes.
Description
Wild South is seeking an energetic, goal-oriented Executive Director to lead all aspects of the organizations management and oversight. Responsibilities include but are not limited to supervision of Wild South staff; implementation of the strategic plan; raising our profile; budget development, and fiscal planning and accountability; developing and executing fundraising plans with the assistance of the development director; ensuring compliance with all applicable business and employment code; and maintaining a staffing plan that supports the achievement of the mission and implementation of the strategic plan, and accurately reflects the needs and requirements of the organization and its mission.
Responsibilities
Wild South’s Executive Director participates in day-to-day oversight of operations, reinforces existing relationships, and cultivates new relationships with various points-of-contact both locally and regionally. The Executive Director also coordinates and works closely with the Board of Directors and staff to maintain maximum professional exposure and mission effectiveness. Hours and days of work vary and may include holidays, weekends, and travel.
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. A full
position description with application requirements is available at
the link below.
Application Package
<http://wildsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/WS_ED-Full-Job-Package.pdf>
Organization: Corporate Accountability International (formerly Infact)
Position Title: Senior International Water Organizer
Location: 10 Milk Street, Boston, MA, 02108, US
Hours and Compensation: Commensurate with experience, with a generous benefits package including health, dental, FSA, 401 (k), ongoing training and growth opportunities. Upbeat, collaborative, and goal-oriented office atmosphere. Location: Campaign Headquarters- Boston, MA
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
Corporate Accountability International, a powerhouse in challenging corporate abuse for 35 years, is seeking a Senior International Water Organizer to play a lead role in organizing pressure on the World Bank to end promotion of water privatization, while advancing the human right to water through the United Nations (UN) system. The Senior International Water Organizer will identify and engage key World Bank and UN constituencies; monitor World Bank and UN activities; mobilize advocates for public water services and systems; and carry out tactics that will build the power necessary to change policies and practices that advance the right to water.
Our Campaign to Challenge Corporate Control of Water has become a formidable force and the Senior International Water Organizer will be critical in accomplishing our ambitious plans. In 2010, in coalition with allies around the world, we helped advance recognition and implementation of the human right to water through the UN. Domestically, we have promoted dramatic shifts in public attitudes towards bottled water, with 40% of Americans going back to the tap since 2006. Corporate Accountability International has a long history of working directly with global governing bodies to achieve our vision, and we played a lead role in advancing the world’s first public health and corporate accountability treaty, the global tobacco treaty, through the World Health Organization.
Description
The Senior International Water Organizer will work with a committed team of organizers and research staff. They will report directly to the International Water Campaign Director while also working closely with organizational leadership, including the Managing Campaigns Director and Research Director. The organization is made up of more than 60 smart and driven staff and interns working in a fast-paced and fun working environment with a network of members and allies across the world.
Responsibilities
- Recruit and mobilize powerful advocates to end the World Bank’s promotion of water privatization.
- Hold in-person and phone meetings with NGO allies, economists, academics, policymakers and other experts.
- Build relationships with leaders in UN agencies and officials in key governments world-wide.
- Cultivate relationships with and coordinate strategy among allied organizations.
- Create materials and develop stories to engage and motivate Corporate Accountability International’s membership to support the campaign.
- Develop in-depth understanding of the World Bank, UN system and water privatization.
- Regularly evaluate progress against campaign objectives, and help develop effective ongoing strategies.
- Participate in organization-wide planning, fundraising and campaign activities.
- Maintain comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date files, records and systems.
- Recruit and manage interns.
- Participate in campaign activities and fundraising drives.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability, with a global perspective.
- At least five years of experience, including a background with corporate campaigning and international organizing.
- Experience organizing government officials, policymakers, NGOs, academics and other experts.
- Demonstrated ability to manage organizing projects, to develop and implement plans, and to track results.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
- Enthusiasm for national and international travel.
- Familiarity with international institutions a plus.
- Fluency in Spanish or French a plus.
How to Apply
Email letter of interest, resumé, and three to five references to Sarah Bennett at [email protected]. Please let us know where you heard about the position.
Organization: Urban Solutions
Position Title: Executive Director
Location: 1167 Mission Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA, 94103, US
Hours and Compensation: Full time
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
Our vision is to create vibrant, diverse and sustainable San Francisco neighborhoods. The mission of Urban Solutions is to strengthen underserved neighborhoods in San Francisco by supporting small businesses, job creation, diversity and sustainability. Our annual budget is approximately $870,000. From our offices in the South of Market and the Western Addition, Urban Solutions offers a comprehensive range of economic development services:
- Small Business Consulting: Our small business consulting program offers clients one-on-one counseling on loan packaging, business plan development and financial projections.
- Small Business Development Workshops: We host an ongoing series of free workshops for entrepreneurs covering a variety of topics including marketing, legal and tax aspects of small business ownership.
- Business Attraction, Retention & Expansion: We work to revitalize the neighborhoods by attracting, retaining and expanding community-serving businesses that provide more goods and services and also create jobs.
- Brokerage: We provide commercial real estate brokerage services for landlords and tenants.
- Sustainable Business Program: We offer on-site consulting to help small- and medium-sized businesses identify money-saving opportunities that conserve environmental resources.
Description
The Executive Director is responsible for leading the overall direction and implementation of Urban Solutions’ programs and services. In addition, the Executive Director manages the staff, and works in close collaboration with the Board on matters regarding strategy, governance and fundraising. S/he possesses in-depth knowledge in the field of economic development, non-profit operations, fundraising, marketing and programmatic strategy, and ensures the execution of the organization’s mission. At this exciting stage of Urban Solutions’ development, the Executive Director will work to evaluate and improve the organization’s strategic plan in light of current local conditions and a long-term vision for organizational sustainability.**
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Reports to: Board of Directors
Direct reports: Deputy Director, Director of Small Business Services, Director of Development and Communications, Sustainable Business Program Manager, Accounting and Finance Manager.
Responsibilities
Strategic Vision & Leadership
Collaborate with the Board to refine and implement the strategic plan while ensuring that the budget, staff and priorities are aligned with the organization’s core mission. Provide inspirational leadership and direction to all staff, and ensure the continued development and management of a professional and efficient organization; establish effective decision-making processes that will enable the organization to achieve its long- and short-term goals and objectives. Cultivate a strong and transparent working relationship with the Board and ensure open communication about the measurement of financial, programmatic and impact performance against stated milestones and goals. Report regularly to the Board, ensuring they have all necessary information to meet their governance responsibilities and that Board committees have the information they need to fulfill their objectives. Work with Board to develop an engaged, diverse, and energized Board, assisting in the recruitment, orientation, and training of new directors and other aspects of Board development.
Fundraising, Marketing & Public Relations Working with development staff, formulate and execute comprehensive marketing, branding and development strategies that will ensure consistency throughout the organization and enhance revenue from major donors, foundations, government agencies and corporations. Actively seek new revenue sources and support existing sources by engaging the Board in fundraising and developing and submitting proposals for government and private donors. Increase Urban Solutions’ visibility through various media and serve as chief spokesperson representing the organization in the community and with the media. Maintain positive relations with government officials, community organizations, and businesses that can advance Urban Solutions’ mission and vision. Monitor contract compliance and grant objectives, and ensure timely reporting to funders.
Program Management & Operational Oversight Oversee implementation of programs, services and activities that support the organization’s mission and principles. Oversee completion and submission of monthly program reports and preparation of annual analysis of achievements. Program Development: Work with staff, Board of Directors, and the community to continue to create an innovative and balanced spectrum of services and programs that serve the mission of Urban Solutions.
Financial Management & Legal Compliance Oversee the fiscal management of the organization with the support of the Board Treasurer and the bookkeeper, including the forecasting and maintenance of budgets, accounting reports and data, and cost reports. Supervise the preparation of payroll for the organization’s staff as well as tax and related forms associated with the hiring of independent contractors (1099 forms etc.). Responsible for the annual audit and all tax filing (990 and related forms). Ensure that the organization complies with all regulations and all legal and contractual obligations.
Staff Management & Human Resources Manage staff and oversee the human resource function, including: Recruitment, hiring and compensation, benefits administration, professional training and development, annual reviews, and retention strategies. Ensure that personnel management is in accord with written policy.
Qualifications
The Executive Director will be thoroughly committed to Urban Solutions’ mission. Other qualities include:
- Significant marketing/branding, public relations, and fundraising experience. Proven ability to lead organization to increased level of reach and outcome. Please describe your success in this area.
- Prior non-profit experience ideal; at least 10 years of senior management experience, track record of effectively leading a performance and outcomes-based organization and staff; ability to present specific examples of growth strategies and outcomes.
- A financially savvy and politically astute leader with the ability to set clear priorities, delegate, and guide investment in people and systems; keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills, which support and enable sound decision making.
- Outstanding written and verbal communications skills; ability to successfully interact on a one-on-one level and a mass messaging level. Experience and ability to be an outgoing spokesperson, relationship builder and fundraiser on behalf of Urban Solutions is key.
- Ability to be creative, innovative, entrepreneurial, and adaptable and remain true to the organization’s strategic direction and mission.
- Excellent coalition building skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders; a persuasive negotiator able to achieve consensus among differing opinions.
- Passion, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and energy
How to Apply
Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected].
Organization: Environmental Defense Fund
Position Title: Agriculture Sustainability Project Manager
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation: Full Time
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.
EDF’s Land Water and Wildlife Program (LWW): When it comes to natural resources in this country, we don’t have a scarcity problem. We have an inefficiency problem. Current policies and market failures encourage waste and fail to reward environmental innovation. The result: scarcity and conflict. EDF is uniquely equipped to help fix this problem by accelerating the development of systems that make conservation and efficient land and water management profitable. We believe that such will be critical to helping the nation meet one of its greatest challenges: how to support a growing population without continuing to overspend our precious natural capital.
Description
EDF seeks a talented, outgoing, and self-motivated Ag Sustainability Project Manager to play a significant role in the development and execution of EDF’s work to leverage the supply chain to drive conservation agricultural management at the scale needed to meet pressing environmental goals while meeting growing food demands. The focus of this job will be to evaluate potential partnerships with key agricultural players, especially within the supply chain, prioritize opportunities to reduce water quality impacts, generate climate benefits, and generate additional sustainability benefits through these partnerships, help develop and strengthen relevant relationships, and drive development and implementation of partnership work plans. The Project Manager will reach out to and engage partners in the agricultural supply chain, foster improved and stronger collaboration with key priority partners, and support LWW efforts to leverage corporate partnerships and the agricultural supply chain to advance EDF’s strategy to improve the sustainability of U.S. commodity agricultural production. The position offers the opportunity to build the scope and effectiveness of a multidisciplinary and multi-NGO team working to accelerate the Working Lands program’s strategic vision for improving water quality.
Responsibilities
The Project Manager will work closely with the Director of Agricultural Sustainability and the Working Lands/Corporate Partnership Program (CPP) supply chain team to develop and implement projects; develop strategic relationships and collaborations within the agricultural supply chain community; and support LWW work on supply chain sustainability. More specifically, the Project Manager will:
- Support LWW-CPP partnership project(s)
- Be part of new Working Lands supply chain sustainability team to help LWW play an effective role advancing our strategies through the development of partnerships with relevant ag supply chain entities Help in identification and development of economic drivers for our water quality work, including economic drivers for strategic filters (economic analysis, case development, interaction with partners).
- Become sufficiently knowledgeable about the scope and breadth of the program’s activities to participate effectively in science team, policy team, and communications team discussions.
Qualifications
We are seeking an individual with direct experience in the agricultural and environmental sectors with a relevant graduate-level education and/or experience. In addition, the general qualifications for this position are:
- Masters degree or higher in economics, farm management, or environmental studies, or equivalent work experience;
- Experience working on agricultural conservation issues, in particular experience working with farmers and members of the agricultural community;
- Three years experience in project management, exceptional personal organization and attention to detail;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience;
- Strong analytical skills and experience in performing rigorous analysis in support of highly visible work;
- Sense of humor and strong interpersonal skills;
- Ability to adapt quickly to new situations and changing demands;
- An ability to work both independently and as a member of small teams in a fast-paced, dynamic and creative environment.
Note: Regular travel between project locations and Washington, D.C. required.
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: PCI Media Impact
Position Title: Director of Global Programs
Location: 777 United Nations Plaza, 5th Floor, New York City, NY, 10017, US
Hours and Compensation: Full time
Application Deadline: November 8, 2013
Start Date: November 15, 2013
Organization Overview
PCI Media Impact’s pioneering approach is based on proven social change theory and uses creative media, the power of storytelling and the reach of broadcast media to mobilize institutional, individual and community action in the areas of sexual and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, environmental conservation and sustainable development, and human rights and democracy.
PCI Media Impact is a leader in Entertainment- Education and social change communications. For 28 years, we have worked with local partners to produce programs that address the most pressing social and environmental issues. Working with local partners, we have produced more than 5,000 episodes of 100 TV and radio productions. Together, these programs have reached more than 1 billion people in 45 countries. See www.mediaimpact.org for more information on our past and present programs.
Description
PCI Media Impact, as a pioneer in Communications for Development, places the Director of Global Programs in a unique position to advocate for the effective use of communications as a critical tool in improving the health and environment of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, supporting sustainable development world-wide, and helping to close the gap between knowledge and action.
The position will require an active, hands-on leader and dedicated team–builder with outstanding managerial and communication skills. He/She will lead with a creative vision while helping us to foster and further build an international culture of growth, structures and resources. The Director of Global Programs (“Programs Director”) will drive the development and implementation of PCI Media Impact’s 22 international programs portfolio, currently spanning across 35 countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Caribbean.
The Director of Global Programs oversees the implementation of PCI Media Impact’s worldwide Entertainment-Education programming, leveraging Communications for Development strategy, social marketing, applied social science, and capacity-building models. The Director of Global Programs works with a capable and creative team of experienced program staff in NYC, USA and with a growing team in St. Lucia, Peru, Sierra Leone, Mozambique, Gabon and Nigeria.
Responsibilities
Program Development
The Director of Global Programs will represent PCI Media Impact as a senior management staff person with appropriate constituents both actual and potential, including, but not limited to, government representatives, NGOs, funders, counterparts in other international service agencies and local entities.
Seek out new, and enhance existing, sources of funding for programs. Develop positive relationships with governments, commercial sources, foundations, and individuals interested in funding international and domestic programs. Develop and implement strategies to enhance and expand PCI Media Impact’s programs in current partner countries, and develop opportunities in new countries. Manage relationships with current and prospective partner country representatives to maintain ongoing good will and collaborative working relationships. Build a network of resource persons and institutions throughout the world that can advise PCI Media Impact and assist in the identification and selection of programs that advance our mission, as well as in adopting approaches that will enhance their effectiveness.
Program Implementation and Management
As a member of PCI Media Impact’s Leadership Team, the Director of Global Programs will participate in overall management of PCI Media Impact, including development and implementation of management policies and practices, planning and coordination such as creating annual work plans, recruiting, hiring, managing, developing and monitoring staff. The Director of Global Programs will maintain positive relationships with Board members, assuring timely reporting of program results, new developments and program modifications that serve to enhance PCI Media Impact’s reputation in the international community and stimulate interest and involvement of volunteer leaders. The Director of Global Programs will lead efforts across the organization to elaborate and codify our unique approach to Communications for Development.
Ensure excellence in program delivery and impact. Provide strategic direction to the Program Team and oversee the development of high quality program plans, objectives, and budgets for PCI Media Impact’s programs. Ensure policies, practices and controls are in place to monitor and adaptively manage ongoing performance, and results, and provide appropriate guidance to staff and partners to assure timely achievement of objectives and lessons learned.
Oversee the negotiation and development of partner agreements and clear action plans that reflect on the ground circumstances and needs. Manage relationships to enhance PCI Media Impact’s dealings with external partners and to encourage collaborative partnerships among disparate entities. Conduct regular field visits to maintain a high degree of visibility with partner country representatives, technical experts, and consultants and advise on and evaluate program progress towards meeting objectives.
Program Design & Evaluation
Bring intellectual rigeur, creativity and expertise in communications to the design of all programs. Provide strategic guidance on program message design and determination, using social science methodology. Assist in the identification, as necessary, of appropriate message indicators and program metrix, which can determine effectiveness of program messaging, evaluation, and adaptation.
Assess what program components and approaches are most effective in meeting or exceeding PCI Media Impact’s quality standards. Develop methodology to evaluate programs and identify elements that may be key in the further expansion or eventual replication of those that are highly successful. Publish and speak on PCI Media Impact’s approaches, program results and impact. Keep abreast of literature and developments in Entertainment-Education, new media, social marketing, and communications for development.
Capacity Building
Mentor and plan with Program Team staff appropriate activities to build capacity in areas where a need for further strengthening may be desirable, inter alia drawing on lessons learned from program monitoring. For example, this may include organizing training of staff and partners in Entertainment-Education message design, and leveraging social science applications.
Qualifications
- Demonstration of creative leadership in the field of communications for development, with expertise in communications, methodology and evaluation; track record using Entertainment-Education approaches to improve the status of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable populations; experience delivering behaviour change campaigns to international audiences. Experience in “new” Communications for Development platforms (mobile, internet, gaming, etc) highly desirable.
- High degree of proficiency in managing relationships with key constituencies, including staff, government representatives, NGOs, funders, corporate sponsors, not-for-profit and for-profit counterparts, donors and community leaders. Strong sense of diplomacy, with highly developed sense of personal integrity.
- A “worldwide” portfolio of experience, with at least five years at the senior-management level. Experience working and/or living in a “developing country”. Experience working with international media, broadcasters and creative and production staff strongly preferred. Experience as a producer, script writer, and or such roles in media product is strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to manage human, financial, and material resources to achieve objectives, and ability to collaborate with other senior managers to build collaborative teams while providing respected sense of leadership.
- Advanced degree or equivalent experience, in international relations, public administration, communications or other related field. Commitment to maintaining currency in trends in international development issues through continuing education, speaking, training, teaching, or publication.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including writing, speaking, and presentation skills. Must be a team player and facilitate a team atmosphere. Profficiency in English is essential; additional proficiency in one or more of PCI Media Impact’s program languages is a significant plus. Additional proficiency in Spanish and/or French are particularly valuable.
- Willing and able to travel extensively to international locations on a frequent basis (approx. 25%-35% of time).
How to Apply
ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT VIA EMAIL TO [email protected]BY NOVEMBER 8th 2013.PLEASE PROVIDE A CV AND A COVER LETTER.
Organization: World Wildlife Fund
Position Title: Senior Director, Aquaculture
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation: Full time
Application Deadline: not given
Description
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world’s leading conservation organization, seeks a Senior Director, Aquaculture who will be responsible for overall strategy development and implementation for WWF-US’ aquaculture work, building and managing a cross-functional, international team working towards a common vision and objectives, and successfully fundraise for and communicate our overall aquaculture efforts.
Responsibilities
1.Strategic vision: Works with Markets, Priority Places, Business and Industry Engagement, Policy, and Development staff to develop and implement strategies that will measurably reduce the impacts of producing and distributing priority aquaculture commodities. Develops and implements responsible farmed seafood procurement strategies for individual companies as well as entire industries. Develops WWF’s long-term aquaculture plans and strategies, and balances long-term needs with short-term demands in establishing priorities and delivering results in a timely way. Supports the conservation of priority places through “global to local” targeting of key aquaculture commodities that affect biodiversity conservation in WWF’s priority places.
2.Negotiations and partnering: Works closely with all Markets programs and the Market Transformation Initiative to develop far-reaching partnerships that reduce key environmental impacts of aquaculture. Engages the WWF Network and other key partners to integrate aquaculture efforts globally and leverage WWF’s resources. Engages with strategic corporate partners as well as entire sectors. Represents WWF-US’ commitment to dramatic accomplishments in 3 years while collaborating with the WWF Network to build an integrated aquaculture strategy and work plan. Ensures positive working alliances with other key stakeholders.
3.Communications and fundraising: Serves as the WWF champion, in the US and globally, for conservation activities related to aquaculture. Represents WWF and serves as its public face on global aquaculture efforts, including representing WWF on aquaculture in all significant global events. Engage policymakers and institutions to build public awareness and commitment through such efforts as behind the scenes negotiations as well as comprehensive campaigns. Leads major fundraising efforts in conjunction with Development staff, including developing annual fundraising targets. Accountable for annual fundraising goals as well as providing timely information about the results achieved through funding commitments.
4.Team building and management: Builds and leads a team that manages WWF-US’s aquaculture work as well as our relationships with all our partners on aquaculture. Leads the team to execute the strategy for engaging with specific institutions or sets of institutions. Sets goals and expectations, drives success, and measures and communicates progress on an ongoing basis. Creates opportunities for recognition and development. Provides feedback, counseling and coaching to staff in the unit and beyond as appropriate.
5.Cross-cutting innovation: Seeks opportunities to develop performance-based approaches that reduce or mitigate the adverse impacts of aquaculture. Supports efforts to develop and field test producer performance indicators and aquaculture improvement programs (AIPs) that produce significant and measurable reductions of environmental and social impacts and help producers become certified against ASC standards.
6.Creativity and institutional learning: Develops new and creative solutions that will leverage aquaculture markets to contribute to conservation in WWF’s priority places. Solves problems and makes things happen under complex circumstances.
7.Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (such as Biology, Environmental Studies, Fistheries, etc.) is required; graduate is preferred. Candidates should have twelve years work experience in relevant area, including work in most of the following: international aquaculture production, certification of aquaculture, aquaculture business management, negotiations with internal and external stakeholders, design and negotiation of strategic partnerships that are multi-dimensional and broad-reaching and implementation and activation of partnerships within an organization or institution. Experience working with governments, NGOs and other global organizations around aquacultural issues is preferred.
Skills and Abilities •Aquaculture production experience is required •Multiple species experience is required •Experience in a developing country context strongly preferred. •Fluency in English required. Additional language skills are preferred. •Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. •Excellent organizational skills with an emphasis on program development and project management are required. •A high level of interpersonal skills is required, especially relationship and team management skills and the ability to work as part of a high-level international team. •Ability to effectively prioritize and produce high-quality work under time constraints is a must. •National and international travel required (up to 30%).
How to Apply
•Please visit our careers page and submit an online application
•Submit cover letter and resume to http://worldwildlife.org/about/careers/jobs, job #14021
•The most compatible browser that supports the application process is Internet Explorer 7, or version 8 and 9 in “compatibility mode”
•AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply
•Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone**
Organization: US Department of Energy
Position Title: US Department of Energy Science and Technology Fellowship
Office of International Affairs/Office of European, Asian, and Pacific Affairs
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Hours and Compensation: 40 hours/week, $70,000-$100,000
Application Deadline: October 12, 2013
Description
The Fellow will participate as an integral member of a team of International Relations Specialists in the Office of European and Asian Pacific Affairs.
Responsibilities
- Researching and writing a special report on a relevant topic of interest to inform the decision-making of senior Department of Energy officials.
- Writing briefing materials for the Secretary of Energy and other senior DOE officials to prepare them for bilateral and multilateral meetings and other engagements. This includes essential background information, talking points, etc.
- Identifying opportunities and developing ideas on how to advance USG and DOE priorities through international engagement on energy issues with all available resources.
- Communicating extensively with international counterparts, U.S. embassies, other USG agencies, DOE program offices, and private sector stakeholders…and building a network of contacts in order to support PI’s mission.
- Helping organize mission-essential international conferences, workshops and meetings, both in the U.S. and overseas.
- Staying abreast of all the latest governmental and commercial energy developments in the countries in your portfolio.
- Recommending to senior DOE officials which meetings to take and events to attend.
Qualifications
- A background in energy policy, including one or more of the following areas: energy technology development and deployment; climate change mitigation and adaptation; energy security issues; and energy markets.
- Expertise on one or more countries in Europe, South Asia, or Southeast Asia. Expertise on the energy sector is especially welcome, but wider knowledge about a country’s politics, economy, history, and language is all very helpful.
- The ability to multi-task and perform under tight deadlines.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Interacting with PI colleagues and interagency and foreign counterparts is part of the appointment.
- Flexibility to take on new tasks and responsibilities as needed.
- A willingness to travel internationally in support of PI’s mission.
How to Apply
Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Organization: Society of Wetland Scientists
Position Title: Equity Partner/Plant Nursery Manager/Seed Collector
Location: Hudson Valley, NY
Hours and Compensation: -Partnership model. Equity and sales based.
-Second job okay for short term to make ends meet.
-Benefits not currently available but will be as revenue develops.
Application Deadline: open until filled
Description
New Hudson Valley Plant Nursery start-up seeking equity partner (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equity_partner).
Nursery will produce materials for ecological restoration and agroforestry uses. Serves bioregions in Hudson, Upper Susquahanna and Long Island Sound watersheds.
Located on 5 acres within an organic farm. 2 hour drive from NYC.
This is an opportunity for a self-starter seeking ownership and control in the formation of a new business whose goal is to regenerate ecological function through plant propagation. No sales skills requirement.
Plant Nursery is a part of a vertically integrated set of ecological restoration and construction company (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertical_integration).
“The boss needs you, you don’t need the boss.”
Qualifications
-Knowledge of horticultural science.
-Desire to build a team over several years to run a profitable business.
-Green thumb (not literally).
-Seed collection and propagation.
-Big picture perspective.
-Ability to multi-task.
-Interest in business operations including HR, insurance, etc.
-People person.
-Seasonal work and very long hours during certain times of year.
-Ability to work long hours, repeatedly lift heavy weights, and endure seasonal weather.
-Math and basic accounting.
-Regional travel to collect seed and deliver material.
-Manual transmission (or willingness to learn) for use on farm equipment.
-Excellent network and references.
How to Apply
Respond to [email protected]
Organization: Mohonk Preserve
Position Title: Education Coordinator for Public and Youth Programs
Location: New Paltz, NY
Hours and Compensation:
Excellent work environment with benefits including health, vision, dental, life, disability insurance, retirement plan, and access privileges to the lands of the Preserve and the Mohonk Mountain House resort. Salary: mid $30s/year .
Application Deadline: October 11, 2013
Organization Overview
The Mohonk Preserve helps to protect the Shawangunk Mountains by inspiring people to care for, enjoy, and explore the natural world. The Preserve manages 8,000 acres of the northern Shawangunk Mountains in Ulster County, NY through four integrated programs – Education, Conservation Science, Land Stewardship, and Land Protection, and is a regional model for large-scale conservation planning which safeguards the integrity of our natural surroundings while providing for public recreation and education. We have an annual budget of $3 million, 35 year-round staff and over 350 volunteers. We also have a diverse support base of nearly 13,000 members. Our Visitor Center is an award-winning green design building surrounded by nature trails and is a great work environment!
Description
We have an exceptional Education department offering programs including field studies and outreach for schools, summer camps, public programs, and interpretive exhibits. The Preserve is seeking a highly-engaging educator with a passion for the outdoors who possesses superb interpersonal, teaching and organizational skills, who works equally well independently and as a member of a team. We are looking for someone who will bring an innovative, entrepreneurial spirit to their programs. This position reports directly to the Director of Education.
Responsibilities
The essential responsibilities include the administration and implementation of nature-based summer camps, expansion of youth and teen programs, coordination of public programs and hikes, and teaching outdoor programs in rotation with other members of the education team. The position requires excellent computer skills with a command of Microsoft Office applications.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate:
- is a people person, able to build an exceptional rapport with program participants, colleagues and volunteers;
- is a self-starter, able to develop and plan programs from concept to implementation and evaluation;
- has exemplary written, oral and interpersonal communication skills;
- has outdoor summer camp and youth program experience;
- is experienced in training and supervising seasonal staff;
- has experience working with youth, volunteers and the public;
- has experience developing program budgets and revenue projections;
- possesses strong planning and time management skills and is successful meeting deadlines.
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree; driver’s license; ability to manage multiple projects and work equally well collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment; and frequent weekend and occasional evening work.
How to Apply
Letter, resume and 3 references required. Must be received by October 11th to:
Director of Education, Mohonk Preserve, P.O. Box 715, New Paltz, NY 12561.
Applications accepted via e-mail (hard copy preferred) to [email protected] (Word 97 & above or Adobe PDF only).
No phone calls please. For information about the Preserve visit our web site: www.mohonkpreserve.org.
Mohonk Preserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Organization: Beloit College
Position Title: Sustainability Coordinator
Location: Beloit, WI
Hours and Compensation: not given
Application Deadline: October 16, 2013
Organization Overview
Located in a diverse community close to Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, Beloit College is a highly selective liberal arts college of approximately 1250 students from 48 states and 40 countries. The college emphasizes excellence in teaching, learning beyond the traditional classroom, international perspectives, and collaborative research among students and faculty. Recognized as one of the Colleges that Change Lives, Beloit is committed to the educational benefits of diversity in our learning community and encourages all interested individuals meeting the criteria of the described position to apply.
Description
Beloit College seeks a Sustainability Coordinator to facilitate vision, planning, and ongoing support for sustainability efforts at Beloit College across all facets of the college’s curriculum, residential life, campus operations, and community partnerships. The coordinator will work closely with faculty and staff in launching Beloit’s new Pathways to Sustainability Leadership Program, a project-based approach that links learning opportunities with the creation and implementation of solutions in pressing areas of sustainability. Duties include developing course and residence-hall based learning modules and projects, mentoring students participating in the Sustainability Leadership program, contributing to the development of Beloit College’s sustainability plan, and assisting in the development of resources to support such activities.
Qualifications
The successful applicant will have 2-5 years of experience in sustainability-related activities, such as environmental education, energy and environmental management, or conservation communication and outreach. We especially seek candidates who have demonstrated success in working with diverse populations of students. Master’s degree required.
How to Apply
Inquiries may be addressed to Erica Daniels, Executive Secretary to the Provost, at [email protected]. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest and résumé to [email protected]. Additional information about the position is posted at www.beloit.edu/sustainability/sustcoord.
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Organization: Andean Tapir Fund
Position Title: Public Relations/Media Intern, Wild Horse and Burro Advocacy
Location: remote- We will interact primarily by phone, email and via Skype, so there is no need to travel or to relocate for this position.
Hours and Compensation: 5 hours/week, unpaid
Application Deadline: October 8, 2013
Dates: October 8, 2013- December 17, 2013 (possibility of extension)
Organization Overview
The mission of the Andean Tapir Fund is to protect the wild horses and burros of the American West (as well as other members of the Order Perissodactyla including the tapirs). The Wild Free-Roaming Horse & Burro Act of 1971 mandated that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) protect the wild horses and burros on our public land. Around 70 million acres of public land should have been originally allocated for wild horses and burros in 12 Western states.
Responsibilities
As the Public Relations / Media Intern, you will identify, locate and contact radio and TV stations, newspapers and blog sites and ask them to interview our founder and the author of a book on the wild horses and burros. In some cases, you will also help to formulate and forward press releases, news alerts and other announcements. Most communications will be done via phone and email.
In addition, you may periodically interact with our social media team for your input on how we conduct these campaigns.
The person who takes on this position will end up learning a lot about various media and how to work with them to help generate public relations and publicity on one or more key issues.
Qualifications
Outgoing personality, a passion for wild horses and burros and for this issue, and a willingness to reach out to others.
Creativity and resourcefulness
Benefits:
While this is an unpaid internship, the successful candidate who works in this position will receive a number of benefits:
- An excellent opportunity to work for an organization that is involved in conservation, environmental protection, ecology, biological diversity and species preservation;
- The satisfaction of working on a very important cause—one that could help to save the wild horses and burros and allow them to remain safely on our public lands for generations;
- You’ll learn a lot on how a powerful and effective web site, social media and public relations campaign can help to educate the broader public on an organization and an important issue, help shape public opinion, mobilize people to take action and in some cases, help to shape public policy on that issue;
- Work with a team to implement and improve your work;
- Meet new and interesting people;
- Receive a letter of recommendation upon the successful completion of this project.
How to Apply
E-mail Ronn Brourman at [email protected] with a brief summary of your interests and why you would like to work on this project.
Organization: World Economic Forum USA
Position Title: Senior Project Manager, New Vision for Agriculture Initiative
Location: New York, New York
Hours and Compensation: full time
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
The World Economic Forum USA is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging industry leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a non-profit business league (approved §501(c)6 of the IRS code) and based in New York, the World Economic Forum USA is impartial and not-for-profit; it is tied to no political, partisan or national interests. It is the North American affiliate of the World Economic Forum, a non-profit foundation based in Geneva, Switzerland, under the supervision of the Swiss Federal Government.
The New Vision for Agriculture initiative facilitates multistakeholder collaboration and partnership to achieve food security, environmental sustainability and economic opportunity through agricultural development. Led by 31 global companies in partnership with 16 governments in seven regions, it builds action-oriented partnerships and collaboration at global, regional and country levels. The initiative engages the private sector as an active partner in achieving food security on global platforms such as the G8 and G20, and by catalyzing regional and country-level initiatives in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The initiative works with a wide range of stakeholders from global and local companies, government, international organizations, civil society, academia and research, and farmers’ organizations.
Description
As a Project Manager for the New Vision for Agriculture initiative, you will to manage partnerships and promote knowledge and best practice exchange among a broad global network of partners.
You will join the Forum as part of our Global Leadership Fellows Programme (www.weforum.org/glf). As such, you will be fully integrated in the World Economic Forum and benefit from an intensive work and learning experience intended to develop and train future leaders of global enterprises and international organizations. The Global Leadership Programme is designed by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with its worldwide network of distinguished experts and leaders.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for developing and managing innovative public-private partnerships and collaboration platforms among diverse stakeholders
- Identify and promote best practices and insights across regions
- Coordinate high-level events and develop effective project communications
- Liaise with colleagues from a wide array of internal teams to coordinate their input to the initiative
- Write reports and conduct research as needed, and produce summary documents of meetings and/or other output
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in agriculture, economics, public policy, political science or in another applicable area
- Must have at least five years of relevant professional experience
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills, with a broad knowledge base in agriculture and/or economic development issues
- Must have demonstrated solid project management skills, and the ability to organize processes and people and implement solutions to meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural collaboration skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, highly demanding environment
- Possess a broad intellectual background
- Comfortable with global travel
- Fluency in both written and spoken English; proficiency in a second language would be an asset (particularly Spanish)
How to Apply
Organization: Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Position Title: Assistant to the Vice President
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation: full time
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
SEIU is the largest and fastest growing union in America. Our diverse staff of organizers help health care workers, janitors and security workers, child care workers, and public employees unite and fight for dignity, respect, and economic justice. SEIU is an aggressive, dynamic union. We are a leading voice in such progressive issues as quality, affordable healthcare for all, and immigration reform. Throughout SEIU, more than 2.2 million members, leaders, and staff are united in a common mission: to improve the lives of working people and their families and lead the way to a more just and humane society.
Description
SEIU is seeking an Assistant to the Executive Vice President (EVP) for a broad and complex set of assignments related to the duties of the EVP. The EVP’s current work includes oversight of union operations, governance issues, and long term strategy development. This position shares the commitment to providing the highest level of responsiveness to a variety of Union stakeholders; maintaining an overall standard of excellence for the staff in the Office of the EVP and for managing operations of the office; and performing other related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate work of senior staff, Union officers and others in relation to the work of the EVP.
• Handle sensitive issues that require confidentiality.
• Coordinate EVP’s initiatives, committees, and special assignments.
• Plan and assist in the preparation of agendas and materials for meetings or presentations held by the EVP with officers, key staff, members, and employers.
• Produce sound and accurate memos, letters, executive presentations, and complex spreadsheets, while meeting strict deadlines for completion.
• Anticipate problems, critical issues, and opportunities as they arise and advise the EVP accordingly.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and the following:
• Five or more years of experience in community, political, environmental, labor or other organizations, including operations management, executive scheduling, and handling multiple and often conflicting priorities.
• Three to five years of successful experience working at an executive level within a large organization.
Must be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Extremely high level of organization.
• Professional manner and skill level.
• Excellent judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization, both in and outside the Union.
• Ability to respond to changing priorities and crisis situations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with multiple priorities through to completion. • Proven problem-solving skills, especially where discretionary judgment is required. • Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality and judgment in dealing with sensitive issues.
• Fluency in a second language is highly desirable.
• Ability to work with and get along with diverse staff throughout Union.
• Willingness to work additional hours to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Ability to function under pressure.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Understanding of and commitment to improving the lives of working people.
Physical Requirements (as required by ADA): Work is generally performed in an office setting. Long and extended hours and travel required.
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for all applications. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for SEIU, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan. Apply Here
Organization: Corporate Accountability International (formerly Infact)
Position Title: Senior International Water Organizer
Location: 10 Milk St, Boston, Massachusetts, 02108, United States
Hours and Compensation: Commensurate with experience, with a generous benefits package including health, dental, FSA, 401 (k), ongoing training and growth opportunities. Upbeat, collaborative, and goal-oriented office atmosphere.
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
Corporate Accountability International, a powerhouse in challenging corporate abuse for 35 years, is seeking a Senior International Water Organizer to play a lead role in organizing pressure on the World Bank to end promotion of water privatization, while advancing the human right to water through the United Nations (UN) system. The Senior International Water Organizer will identify and engage key World Bank and UN constituencies; monitor World Bank and UN activities; mobilize advocates for public water services and systems; and carry out tactics that will build the power necessary to change policies and practices that advance the right to water.
Our Campaign to Challenge Corporate Control of Water has become a formidable force and the Senior International Water Organizer will be critical in accomplishing our ambitious plans. In 2010, in coalition with allies around the world, we helped advance recognition and implementation of the human right to water through the UN. Domestically, we have promoted dramatic shifts in public attitudes towards bottled water, with 40% of Americans going back to the tap since 2006. Corporate Accountability International has a long history of working directly with global governing bodies to achieve our vision, and we played a lead role in advancing the world’s first public health and corporate accountability treaty, the global tobacco treaty, through the World Health Organization.
Description
The Senior International Water Organizer will work with a committed team of organizers and research staff. They will report directly to the International Water Campaign Director while also working closely with organizational leadership, including the Managing Campaigns Director and Research Director. The organization is made up of more than 60 smart and driven staff and interns working in a fast-paced and fun working environment with a network of members and allies across the world.
Responsibilities
- Recruit and mobilize powerful advocates to end the World Bank’s promotion of water privatization.
- Hold in-person and phone meetings with NGO allies, economists, academics, policymakers and other experts.
- Build relationships with leaders in UN agencies and officials in key governments world-wide.
- Cultivate relationships with and coordinate strategy among allied organizations.
- Create materials and develop stories to engage and motivate Corporate Accountability International’s membership to support the campaign.
- Develop in-depth understanding of the World Bank, UN system and water privatization.
- Regularly evaluate progress against campaign objectives, and help develop effective ongoing strategies.
- Participate in organization-wide planning, fundraising and campaign activities.
- Maintain comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date files, records and systems.
- Recruit and manage interns.
- Participate in campaign activities and fundraising drives.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability, with a global perspective.
- At least five years of experience, including a background with corporate campaigning and international organizing.
- Experience organizing government officials, policymakers, NGOs, academics and other experts.
- Demonstrated ability to manage organizing projects, to develop and implement plans, and to track results.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
- Enthusiasm for national and international travel.
- Familiarity with international institutions a plus.
- Fluency in Spanish or French a plus.
How to Apply
Email letter of interest, resumé, and three to five references to Sarah Bennett at [email protected]. Please let us know where you heard about the position.
Organization: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Position Title: Research Associate- Energy and Climate Program
Location: 1779 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20036, United States
Hours and Compensation: full time, commensurate with experience
Application Deadline: October 7, 2013
Organization Overview
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is a unique global network of policy research centers in Russia, China, Europe, the Middle East and the United States. Our mission, dating back more than a century, is to advance the cause of peace through analysis and development of fresh policy ideas and direct engagement and collaboration with decision-makers in government, business and civil society. Working together, our centers bring the inestimable benefit of multiple national viewpoints to bilateral, regional and global issues.
Description
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is seeking a Research Associate to join its Energy & Climate Program. The Program works on issues relating to energy technology, environmental science, and political economy to develop practical energy and climate solutions for policymakers around the world. The Carnegie Oil Initiative conducts in-depth research and provides expert analysis, strategic guidance, and policy frameworks to manage new global oil assets while protecting the climate. The Initiative publishes reports, articles and op-eds in a wide array of venues, sponsors global oil symposia and other events, develops public policies, engages public, private, and non-profit organizations, and maintains an extensive webpage.
Responsibilities
The Associate will carry out research, writing, and policy development in his or her own area of expertise. Emerging topics of interest include: the oil-water nexus, electric vehicle development, and oil-climate geopolitics. The position will participate in all aspects of the Initiative’s work, including publications, events and symposia, and assist the Senior Associate with the management of the Initiative’s finances and planning. The Associate will also work with Energy & Climate Program Director in other programmatic areas.
Qualifications
Ideal candidate will have a masters’ degree, excellent writing skills, and practical experience in the field.
How to Apply
Salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefits. Apply with a short letter of interest, resume, and a writing sample to the Carnegie Endowment website: http://carnegieendowment.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-496397.html
Organization: Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Position Title: Staff Attorney/Policy Advocate
Location:1152 15th Street, NW, D.C., Washington, 20005, United States
Hours and Compensation: full time
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
NRDC uses law, science, and the support of more than one million members and online activists nationwide to protect the planet’s wildlife and wild places, and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things. In addition to our New York headquarters, we have offices in Washington, San Francisco, and Santa Monica.
We work to restore the integrity of the elements that sustain life–air, land and water–and to defend endangered natural places. NRDC affirms the integral place of human beings in the environment. We strive to protect nature in ways that advance the long-term welfare of present and future generations.
We work to foster the fundamental right of all people to have a voice in decisions that affect their environment. We seek to break down the pattern of disproportionate environmental burdens borne by people of color and others who face social or economic inequities. Ultimately, NRDC strives to help create a new way of life for humankind, one that can be sustained indefinitely without fouling or depleting the resources that support all life on Earth.
Description
NRDC is seeking a Staff Attorney or policy expert to work with our energy team based in Washington, DC on renewable energy and energy efficiency issues at the state level. Specifically, this position would advance our work on climate change and clean energy by supporting our efforts to reform utility business models and regulatory environments; by accelerating state policies that support strong clean energy; and by increasing support for federal standards on carbon emissions. This position will build relationships and coalitions with a wide range of stakeholders, including policymakers and agencies, utilities, regulatory commissions, and both state and federal advocacy groups. A successful candidate will benefit from a mindset that blends a collegial, collaborative team-centered approach, with a willingness to be entrepreneurial and driven in securing objectives.
Responsibilities
Provide written and oral advocacy in furtherance of NRDC’s utility reform, clean energy and energy efficiency priorities at the legislature and regulatory proceedings before the environmental agencies and public utilities commissions in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia; develop state-level support in those states and others to push for federal regulations on carbon emissions from the electric sector; conduct legal and policy research and analysis to develop and support positions; coordinate and represent NRDC in coalitions on specific issue-areas both regionally and nationally; and respond to media requests and develop advocacy material to spread NRDC’s message.
Qualifications
- Law Degree or Masters Degree in relevant field
- At least 5 years work experience in energy or environmental field
- Experience working with state regulators
- Experience working in and coordinating coalitions
- Project management experience
- Willingness to travel (could be periods when on the road 50% of the time)
- Fluency in written and spoken English and strong writing and oral presentation skills
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: Ocean Conservancy
Position Title: Southeast Fish Conservation Manager
Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
Hours and Compensation: full time, industry standard
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
Ocean Conservancy’s Fish Conservation program is a dynamic, multi-faceted initiative focused on achieving sustainable fisheries in our nation’s waters with an emphasis on the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific. Ocean Conservancy has played a key leadership role in transitioning our nation’s fisheries towards a sustainable future. Past accomplishments include securing significant improvements to our nation’s fisheries management laws in 1996 and 2007, transitioning regional fisheries to long-term sustainability through the adoption of science-based management plans, by catch reduction measures and protection of essential fish habitats, along with the establishment of the first science-based rebuilding plan for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. We will continue this leadership role by working at both the national and regional levels to ensure the development and implementation of laws and policies consistent with sustainable fisheries by developing science-based conservation policies and practices, implementing incentive-based measures, ensuring accountability within the fishery management system and building support among fishery stakeholders and decision-makers.
Description
The Fish Conservation Manager will lead a team of professionals to ensure that management policies and decisions continue to transition fisheries to long-term sustainability and will coordinate with other teams to ensure full restoration of the Gulf of Mexico. We envision healthy and productive oceans that support resilient ecosystems and coastal communities.
Responsibilities
This position manages our efforts in the Southeastern United States to secure Ocean Conservancy’s Fish Conservation program objectives. As such, this position is charged with managing the development and implementation of Ocean Conservancy’s sustainable fisheries conservation policy strategy in the Southeast region. Other responsibilities include developing, communicating and advocating organizational positions and priorities that lead to sustainable fish populations and fishing communities. The Fish Conservation Manager will manage the activities of the Fish Conservation team in the Southeast region, track progress and achievements in conservation goals and ensure the team has the resources, direction and guidance to excel. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining effective team relationships with state and federal government officials, the news media, non-governmental organization colleagues, the academic community, industry groups and other stakeholders in the region. The position will also facilitate close collaboration with our team of proven oil spill response and restoration leaders to achieve meaningful and lasting ecologic and economic restoration in the Gulf. Finally, the Fish Conservation Manager will be responsible for the development and adaptive management of regional fisheries conservation work plans and budgets to ensure our sustainable fishery goals are achieved.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Directing the day-to-day activity of a multi-disciplinary team of Ocean Conservancy experts to develop and implement policy and advocacy strategies that achieve desired conservation outcomes in the Southeast region.
- Supervising regional Fish Conservation program staff including providing regular direction and advice, necessary mentoring and support that leads to excellence and accountability.
- Developing and advocating Ocean Conservancy positions on fish conservation to a diverse audience including decision-makers, stakeholders, the media and the public through research, writing, oral and written testimony, position papers and reports.
- Facilitating coordination with Ocean Conservancy’s team of proven oil spill response and restoration leaders and experts to produce meaningful outcomes for the Gulf of Mexico and its communities.
- Facilitating coordination with Ocean Conservancy’s U.S. Fish Conservation program.
- Managing the preparation, implementation and monitoring of project work plans and budgets.
- Tracking and reporting on regional staff activities and achievements.
- Developing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with colleagues in government agencies, regional fishery management councils, industry groups, scientific and academic communities, and non-governmental organizations.
- In consultation with other Ocean Conservancy departments, informing Ocean Conservancy members, activists, funders and the public through press releases, newsletter articles, workshops, brochures, action alerts, media interviews and grant reports.
- Enhancing and maintaining professional knowledge of current and emerging fish and marine ecosystem conservation issues.
Qualifications
Education requirements: Master’s degree, fisheries biology, marine biology, environmental science, environmental management, public policy, law
- Ability to effectively supervise staff, develop and manage project work plans and budgets, and lead a team of experts to achieve meaningful results.
- In-depth knowledge of fishery management laws, systems and policies.
- Two or more years’ experience in professional conservation, public policy, program management or other relevant field.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, demonstrated advocacy skills and the ability to communicate complex scientific or technical concepts to policy and lay audiences (written samples will be requested).
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in the Gulf of Mexico region desired.
Other/Personal Characteristics:
- A strategic thinker who can bring the creativity, energy, discipline and commitment needed to execute our fisheries policy and advocacy work.
- A high-level performer who remains attentive to details and adheres strictly to deadlines and deliverables while keeping a larger vision in mind.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Highly collaborative with an appreciation of the benefit of a multi-disciplinary team approach.
How to Apply
If you think you have what it takes to join Ocean Conservancy’s team, please send a cover letter speaking to your qualifications and abilities along with your resume and salary expectations to: [email protected] and note your name and “Southeast Firsh Conservation Manager – ID – #1320” in the subject line.
Organization: Next10
Position Title: Senior Economist
Location: San Francisco, CA
Hours and Compensation: full time
Application Deadline: not given
Organization Overview
Next 10 is supporting a new senior-level research position that will add to our small team working to educate and engage Californians on issues relating to the intersection of the economy, the environment, and an improved quality of life for all Californians. This position is being offered for the first time by Next 10 to expand our current capacity. California leads the world in technology and innovative public policy. Next 10’s research addresses these areas and focuses on moving California forward. We are looking for an experienced, flexible and creative Senior Economist to play a large role in developing our future research.
Description
The Senior Economist will work independently to develop original research. The position’s primary responsibilities will be to 1) provide publishable research and analysis to advance the organization’s mission, and 2) advise on innovative new research areas for the organization to consider. The Senior Economist will produce independent research briefs along with outreach and communications (blog posts, etc.) to promote Next 10 research, review research prepared by outside experts for Next 10, and will provide background research on various project/issue areas being considered by the organization
Responsibilities
Draft and edit reports, research briefs, white papers, fact sheets, and blog posts as directed, and revise products as necessary for publication
·Collect and analyze data, including data on economic performance from our site www.compare50.org, and produce top-quality economic analysis as well as environmental research on approved subject areas
- Maintain a working knowledge of California’s economy and climate/energy policy issues and research, and prepare background research on other issue areas under consideration by the organization
- Ensure that written materials published by the organization are technically accurate and credible; up to date with respect to relevant laws, policies, and economics; and accessibly communicated
- Prepare and present both original research and key findings from other Next 10 research to diverse audiences
·Participate with Next 10’s communication consultants and staff in the media release of Next 10 reports and identify key media opportunities to achieve maximum results
Qualifications
·Graduate degree in economics or a closely related field
·Several years of professional experience in research positions with strong quantitative, analytical and data skills and a history of publishing economic analysis
- Demonstrated communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex subject matter to a broad audience in terms that non-experts can understand, and communicate effectively with senior level stakeholders, expert researchers, economists, and other consultants and colleagues
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, and a willingness to both take initiative and direction in a team environment
- Commitment to Next 10’s mission and to working in a nonpartisan environment
- Knowledge and focus on California’s economic and environmental performance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office as well as statistical analysis software
Additional Desired Skills
- A PhD in economics or a closely related field is not required but would be preferred
- In-depth knowledge about the California economy
- Project management experience
- Experience presenting research findings to various audiences
- Ability to produce maps, charts, and tables for reports
- Proficiency in speaking Spanish or Chinese
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history and brief writing sample to [email protected] with “Senior Economist position” as the subject line. No phone calls please.
This full-time position offers competitive compensation and full benefits and is located in Next 10’s San Francisco office.
Next 10 is an equal opportunity employer. Minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Organization: Linda Loring Nature Foundation
Position Title: Director of Research and Education
Location: Nantucket, MA
Hours and Compensation: The LLNF offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and generous benefits package.
Application Deadline: October 15, 2013
Organization Overview
The Linda Loring Nature Foundation seeks a Director of Research and Education to join a small but dedicated staff and play a critical role in developing the research and programming vision that reflect the LLNF’s mission and recently adopted strategic plan. The mission of the LLNF is to improve the understanding and appreciation of Nantucket’s fragile flora, fauna, and wildlife by providing education, information, and support to children, educators, researchers, organizations, and individuals. The LLNF board and staff are dedicated to being stewards of the Foundation’s 86-acre property on Eel Point Road and to fostering learning that promotes environmental literacy, imparts knowledge of the ecological relationships of the local environment, and engages residents and visitors to Nantucket to respect, preserve, and conserve the diversity of habitats surrounding us.
Description
The Director will create and implement an integrated scientific research and education program that advances environmental literacy and promotes conservation and sustainability. The ideal candidate will excel at critical thinking, research development, program implementation and leveraging collaborations with key academic, nonprofit and research organizations located both on and off island.
Responsibilities
- Establish and provide leadership for a research strategy for the LLNF property
- Build creative and enduring partnerships and alliances that support the LLNF’s research efforts
- Implement a year-round environmental education program for all ages that connects people to nature in a ¡§classroom without walls¡¨
- Supervise the development of a land management plan for the property and implement the plan
- Serve as an articulate and enthusiastic spokesperson for the LLNF
- Assist in the determination of feasibility of a learning center on the property
Qualifications
- 5 years’ experience in environmental and/or related nonprofit organizations with documented track record
- A graduate degree in environmental education, earth science, ecology, ecological restoration, ornithology, entomology, botany, or similar environmental discipline, or equivalent experience; Ph.D. preferred but not mandatory
- Expert knowledge of research protocols, design, reporting and evaluation
- Passionate and adept at planning and implementing educational activities for participants throughout the lifespan
- Ability to establish, develop and cultivate relationships with agencies, businesses, foundations, private groups and individuals who are or will become partners or major donors
- Outstanding verbal, presentation and written communication skills
- Management style that builds alliances
- A commitment to the LLNF’s mission and ability to communicate that mission effectively to partners and the public
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a résumé (or curriculum vitae) and cover letter via email to [email protected]. Phone inquiries or mailed applications will not be accepted.
The Linda Loring Nature Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. This full-time position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is not eligible for overtime.
A complete job description is available at www.llnf.org.
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