Organization: California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE)
Position Title: Program Assistant, Transportation Programs
Location: California
Hours & Compensation: Full-time. $16/hour.
Position Dates: Open until filled.
Application Deadline: None posted.
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Organization: California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE)
Position Title: Energy Upgrade California Local Outreach Associate
Location: San Diego, CA or San Francisco, CA
Hours & Compensation: Full-time, salary commensurate with experience.
Position Dates: Open until filled.
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Organization: California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE)
Position Title: Research Analyst
Location: San Diego, CA
Hours & Compensation: Full-time, salary commensurate with experience.
Position Dates: Open until filled.
Application Deadline: None posted.
Organization: Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Job Title: Sustainable Seafood Project Manager
Location: Maine
Hours and Compensation: n/a, n/a
Application Deadline: 21 May, 2013
Posted On: 1 May, 2013
Organization Overview:
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) has emerged as a catalyst for solutions to complex challenges at the nexus of the Gulf of Maine’s marine ecosystem and our economy. GMRI is widely respected as one of the top marine research institutions in the Northeast. Our fusion of science, education, and community gives us range to effect change from multiple directions. Our objectivity and commitment to collaboration make us the go-to organization for communities grappling with contentious political issues and new business systems. We are making a long-term investment in science literacy as a cornerstone of a 21st century economy by providing programs to ignite the curiosity, ambition, innovation, and problem-solving potential of the next generation.
GMRI’s Sustainable Seafood program seeks to achieve an ecologically and economically sustainable seafood industry around the Gulf of Maine. Working with all parts of the supply chain, inclusive of harvesters, processors, retailers, and restaurants, the program stimulates market pull for responsibly harvested seafood from the Gulf of Maine. This work includes assisting seafood retailers in the development and implementation of sustainable sourcing policies and creating market leverage for responsibly harvested seafood products with the Gulf of Maine Responsibly Harvested branding program.
The Sustainable Seafood Culinary Partners program engages the food service sector in promoting Gulf of Maine seafood and contributing to sustainability initiatives. Working with research staff and other partners throughout the region, the Sustainable Seafood program also develops training opportunities for fishermen around strategies to decrease by catch, habitat impacts, and fuel consumption while increasing profitability through improved quality handling and marketing of product.
Description:
The Sustainable Seafood Project Manager will provide Gulf of Maine fisheries content expertise while growing and stewarding the Culinary Partners program. This position works with the Program Manager to establish interest in GMRI’s efforts, develop communications around sustainable seafood for the industry and consumers, organize support programs, and evaluate success of the program.
The Project Manager will interact with a variety of stakeholders, including fishermen, seafood industry leaders, conservation organizations, retailers, and restaurants, with a focus on restaurant interaction. This may include networking at conferences and meetings and direct outreach to groups such as restaurants and sectors.
To inform consultation with industry, the Project Manager will maintain familiarity with federal and state policy actions, as well as the latest in stock assessments and research. The Project Manager should develop an understanding of supply chain issues and should also be familiar with global seafood sustainability issues.
The Project Manager will translate complex information into consumable pieces for the web or print targeted at supply chain participants, restaurants, or consumers. Similarly, the Project Manager will assist in communicating about the efforts of the Sustainable Seafood program, including tweeting, developing web content, preparing annual reports, and documenting case studies.
Working with the Program Manager, this position will develop and implement a strategy to evaluate the effectiveness of the Sustainable Seafood Program’s efforts, both on a project basis and for the program as a whole. This evaluation would incorporate anecdotal evidence and analytical data.
As an integral part of GMRI’s Community team, the Sustainable Seafood Project Manager will participate in staff meetings and support GMRI’s commitment to convening diverse stakeholders, engaging the community in marine issues, and facilitating quality dialogue throughout the Gulf of Maine.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct outreach to restaurants to grow and deepen engagement in the Culinary Partners program and to understand members seafood information needs;
- Work with participants in the Culinary Partners program to document achievements against continuous improvement goals;
- Develop and execute a monthly newsletter and a continuing education seminar for Culinary Partners;
- Develop communications tools for Culinary Partners;
- Maintain familiarity with the latest in federal and state management of the regions fisheries, as well as the science regarding harvest levels;
- Draft fishery assessment reports to inform the Gulf of Maine Responsibly Harvested branding program;
- Develop and maintain an understanding of seafood supply chain issues;
- Establish understanding of global seafood sustainability issues, as well as efforts in other parts of the country and world to address them;
- Keep up on the latest trends in seafood consumption and perceptions;
- Participate in relevant conferences and meetings;
- Develop content for seafood communications pieces targeted to seafood consumers and the industry including programmatic communications pieces for the web and print;
- Provide updates to the Seafood programs web site, twitter account, and other related media;
- Engage with writers and other media representatives to raise awareness of seafood sustainability;
- Develop training and support programs for the industry, particularly for Culinary Partners;
- Organize meetings of stakeholders;
- Summarize outcomes of trainings and meetings and follow up on outcomes;
- Document effects of programmatic activities, including continuous improvement accomplishments;
- Conduct outreach and surveys to gauge the programs effectiveness in creating awareness and changing behavior;
- Summarize findings in short briefs and annual reports;
- Think creatively to develop or enhance cross-cutting opportunities with all functional areas within GMRI: community, research, education, and development; and
- Participate in team and staff meetings.
Qualifications:
Education/Work Experience
- Undergraduate degree and at least three years work experience involving the seafood or analogous industry; or
- Post graduate degree in a relevant subject and one year work experience involving liaison /development work with the seafood or analogous industry.
Additional Qualifications
- An understanding of state, interstate and federal fisheries policy framework, combined with the ability to interpret and communicate the complex policy and science arena to stakeholders simply and accurately;
- Demonstrated facilitating/convening skills with diverse constituencies;
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a manner that earns the confidence of funding sources, industry, scientists, conservation organizations, and other stakeholders;
- Strong networking skills;
- Experience in the development and delivery of training and/or capacity building programs;
- Experience implementing projects and programs from design phase to implementation to evaluation;
- Understanding of monitoring and evaluation processes;
- Strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
- Knowledge of, and proficiency in, emerging communication tools;
- Detail-oriented performer;
- Self-motivated, optimistic, and energetic;
- Good interpersonal skills, collaborative, interested in other viewpoints;
- Enjoy working both independently and as a team member;
- Articulate and concise in verbal and written communication; and
- Frequent travel within the Gulf of Maine region; and occasional national or international travel is required.
Final candidate may have the literal pedigree summarized above or an eclectic background that provides the project coordination, communication, and content expertise required to excel in this position.
How to Apply:
To ensure full consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume by May 21, 2013. Please Click Here to Apply. Note: you will be navigating away from the GMRI website.
Questions should be referred to jobs@gmri.org. Please note that we will not be accepting resumes sent to this email address. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates will be considered until the position is filled.
Organization: Conservation Strategy Fund
Job Title: Strategy Director
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA or Washington D.C.
Hours and Compensation: full time, n/a
Application Deadline: n/a
Posted On: 1 May, 2013
Organization Overview:
Conservation Strategy Fund is an international non-profit environmental organization that focuses on economic issues affecting the conservation of biodiverse ecosystems throughout the world. CSF finds solutions to the world’s conservation challenges through the strategic use of economics. Since 1998, CSF has delivered a unique combination of training and field studies aimed at improving conservation policy and management. More information can be found atwww.conservation-strategy.org.
Description:
The Strategy Director is focused on identifying and seizing opportunities for the organization to pursue its mission at a greater scale and depth. The position is fundamentally focused on fundraising and the external environment, expanding CSF’s potential role in global conservation and raising the support needed to realize that potential.
Primary Reporting Relationship
The position reports to the President and is a member of the management team.
Responsibilities:
• Work with President and senior staff on determining strategic priorities.
• Work with the President and programs staff on cultivation, approach, proposals and stewardship of foundation, government and development agency funding.
• Partner with President to network and communicate CSF’s accomplishments and capabilities to stakeholders that provide strategic opportunities for new programs and funding. This activity includes representing CSF at high-level meetings, conferences and events.
• Supervise Communications Manager in designing and deploying effective digital and print communications materials.
• Ensure that fundraising goals are met.
Qualifications:
• At least 10 years experience in relevant environmental work, with at least five in a leadership position.
• Demonstrated fundraising talent and track record.
• Excellent professional network.
• Comfortable interacting with donors and high-level professionals in conservation and development fields.
• Integrity that inspires the trust and support of colleagues within CSF.
How to Apply:
Organization: Earthjustice Headquarters
Job Title: Development Officer, Planned Gifts
Location: San Francisco, CA
Hours and Compensation: full time, n/a
Application Deadline: n/a
Posted On: 1 May, 2013
Organization Overview:
Earthjustice is the original environmental law organization, built on the belief that we all have a right to a healthy environment. We fight, using the power of the law to preserve, protect, and promote a healthier, more sustainable world for everyone. Through far-reaching, big-impact litigation, we ensure that those who jeopardize the health of the planet are held accountable to the law. We work tenaciously to preserve our natural heritage, safeguard our health, and promote a clean energy future.
Earthjustice has nine regional offices, an international program, and legislative policy and communications advocacy teams. We hire the best and brightest who share our passion for justice and a healthy environment for all people.
Description:
Earthjustice seeks an experienced, highly-organized and self-motivated fundraising professional for the position of Development Officer, Planned Gifts based in our headquarters in San Francisco. The Development Officer, Planned Gifts must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to identify, cultivate, and secure bequests, charitable gift annuities, and other planned gifts from a nationwide portfolio of prospects. He or she will manage a portfolio of top-tier planned giving prospects and will work collaboratively with other development and program staff to cultivate prospects and gifts to meet planned giving goals.
Responsibilities:
Fundraising
- Respond to inquiries and develop individualized strategies to deepen relationships with prospects to maximize lifetime giving via outright, split-interest, and bequest gifts, working in partnership with fundraising and program staff.
- Conduct meetings with planned gift donors and prospects to cultivate and steward gifts, increase overall engagement with Earthjustice, and assess affinity and capacity of prospects.
- Work with donors and their advisors to explore a variety of giving opportunities, providing specific, accurate information about benefits and tax & legal implications, as appropriate.
- Create appropriate gift proposals and gift agreements to meet the donors’ needs, ensuring alignment with Earthjustice gift acceptance policies and guidelines.
Planning, Research and Data Management
- Manage all information relating to current planned giving donors and prospects in a manner that emphasizes the highest standards of accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.
- Independently and in partnership with research staff, research legacy donors and prospects to inform donor engagement strategies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Minimum 5 years’ of demonstrated successful fundraising for nonprofit organizations. Planned giving experience is preferred.
- Direct experience with prospect identification, relationship building, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship required.
- Working knowledge of tax laws and personal finance preferred.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Superior written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial and program information clearly and concisely.
- Strong initiative and self-motivation, ability to work collaboratively and successfully as a member of a team.
- Excellent attention to detail required.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines for a wide variety of projects and to work with grace under pressure.
- Extensive travel required.
- Interest in environmental and conservation issues desirable
How to Apply:
NO TELEPHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
We offer a mission and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. For full position description and to learn more about Earthjustice visit www.earthjustice.org.
Organization: Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Job Title: Campaign Manager
Location: New York, NY
Hours and Compensation: full time, n/a
Application Deadline: n/a
Posted On: 1 May, 2013
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.
Description:
NRDC is seeking a Campaign Manager to work with the Campaigns team, preferably in our San Francisco office. This individual will work with NRDC campaign leadership to develop and manage integrated advocacy campaigns that engage the public on NRDC’s strategic priorities; experience in the arena of sustainable food & agriculture desired. The successful Campaign Manager will work with various program directors (as assigned) and the communications team to plan and implement public engagement outreach focused on leveraging participation from consumers, business leaders and myriad specific targeted audiences to move strategic imperatives & policy objectives
Responsibilities:
- Work with program leaders to develop long and short term campaigns for mobilizing the public, grass tops leaders, and the media in support of NRDC priorities around sustainable food & agriculture ( and other projects as assigned)
- Manage campaign implementation, including extensive coordination with participating programs and numerous internal departments as well as external partners. Ability to multi-task a must.
- Provide strategic planning and project management to key issue areas
- Work with institutional staff to develop and implement rapid response campaign tactics as needed.
- Proactively identify new opportunities, within and across programs, to engage the public around saving antibiotics. Identify partnerships for more exposure.
- Works with NRDC campaign leadership to develop and manage market research which will be used to create advertising strategies as well as messaging.
- Help develop general marketing plans for advocacy campaign objectives; draft specific action plans for launching advertising efforts and for tracking & evaluating metrics over time.
- Manage and create campaign materials such as action alerts, scripts, blog posts, and other digital content, as needed. This may include the writing, editing and distribution of fact sheets, newsletters, political and educational materials. It may also include the writing, editing and reviewing of articles for mass media and health‑oriented publications.
- Align with Communications Department to drive media outreach activities related to assigned campaign, including developing media outreach plans, serving as NRDC spokesperson to various media outlets, and promote opportunities for activists to be involved and recruited.
- Coordinate with coalition partners and other allies outside the organization on campaigns, developing new partnerships and leading coalition campaign efforts when needed.
- Organize and staff campaign events such as community meetings, film screenings, and rallies.
- Expertly manage consultants and multi-level budgets
Qualifications:
Required
- B.A. /B.S. degree in Communications, Marketing, Political Science, or a closely related field.
- 5 years’ experience as a campaign manager, or in a comparable position in another organization which includes substantial experience planning and managing a national level advertising or outreach campaign, including strategy, organizing, lobbying, media, fundraising, program/coalition management, budget planning and extensive project management.
- Ability to facilitate team discussions and build consensus.
- Expert knowledge with public opinion research/paid advertising/earned-media/social-media and online marketing
- Excellent demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated public speaking and media presentation ability.
- Substantial experience, demonstrated skill and ability, in national media relations. Includes effective television and radio presence, knowledge of multimedia & social media technologies & platforms including video, radio and print creative production processes.
- Expertise in project management and pre- and post-campaign metrics and evaluations.
- Ability to juggle multiple complex projects simultaneously and effectively.
- Familiarity with legislative and administrative processes at the federal and state levels.
- Understanding and passion for sustainable food issues
How to Apply:
For further information about NRDC, please visit www.nrdc.org
Organization: Earthjustice Headquarters
Job Title: Vice President of Climate & Energy
Location: San Francisco, CA
Hours and Compensation: full-time, n/a
Application Deadline: n/a
Posted On: 2 May, 2013
Organization Overview:
Earthjustice is the original environmental law organization, built on the belief that we all have a right to a healthy environment. We fight, using the power of the law to preserve, protect, and promote a healthier, more sustainable world for everyone. Through far-reaching, high impact litigation, we ensure that those who jeopardize the health of the planet are held accountable to the law. We work tenaciously to preserve our natural heritage, safeguard our health, and promote a clean energy future.
Earthjustice has nine regional offices, an international program, and legislative policy and communications advocacy teams. We hire the best and brightest who share our passion for justice and a healthy environment for all people.
Description:
The Vice President for Climate and Energy is an exciting new position and will be a member of the organization’s senior leadership team overseeing the strategic direction and effectiveness of the Climate and Energy program. The Climate and Energy program encompasses Earthjustice’s work on fossil fuel energy, clean energy, greenhouse gas controls, and related domestic and international climate and energy issues. This is the first of three VP positions that we are hiring for in the coming year to strengthen and deepen our core program areas of climate and energy, natural heritage, and healthy environment.
From a people perspective, the VP of Climate and Energy will report to the President of Earthjustice and will provide management and leadership to climate and energy managing attorneys.
In partnership with the other program VP’s, this position integrates efforts across offices and departments. The VP is well-grounded in the work of the organization both factually and legally, and seeks to maximize funding opportunities and efficiently manage the climate and energy program.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Direction and Vision for the Climate & Energy Program
- Provides strategic leadership to ensure the development and effective prosecution of far-reaching, high impact litigation.
- Collaborates with managing attorneys and other relevant staff, to ensure that Earthjustice climate and energy advocacy achieves strategic program goals.
- In conjunction with managing attorneys, other relevant staff, and the organization’s program leadership team, ensures that associated communications and policy/legislative advocacy strategies are in place (managed internally or by clients or allies) to move toward achieving identified goals and outcomes.
- Helps identify gaps, weaknesses, and lessons learned as the climate and energy program grows and changes.
- Oversees the direction of select regional offices to ensure effective, high-quality litigation and advocacy with the highest ethical standards.
- Effectively manages and develops staff, creates a productive and rewarding work environment, and in collaboration with managing attorneys, effectively recruits and retains the highest quality legal staff.
- Pursues opportunities to diversify program and staff with a focus on (a) fostering an inclusive work environment that is hospitable to, respectful of, and conducive to success of staff from all backgrounds; and, (b) identifying and pursuing opportunities to diversify our client base to include communities of color and/or economically disadvantage communities that experience disproportionate environmental impact.
Integration, Coordination, and Intra-Organization Communication
- Works closely and collaboratively with the other two program VP(s) in leading the litigation program and ensuring a well-integrated litigation program for the entire organization; to achieve this goal, the VP must also be generally knowledgeable about the objectives and work of the entire litigation program.
- Facilitates collaboration among regional offices and between litigation staff and Communications, Policy and Legislation, and Development staff on climate and energy issues.
- Works closely with the VPs of Policy and Legislation and Communications in aligning vision and prioritizing allocation of cross-departmental resources to advance climate and energy program objectives.
Effective Member of Leadership Team
- Reports to, supports and is an effective partner for the President.
- Keeps organizational leadership informed about the climate and energy program.
- Maintains the trust and confidence of the President and colleagues.
- Participates effectively in organizational decision-making, including priority-setting, planning and budget.
Board Relations, Education, and Inspiration
- Participates in the board litigation approval process on climate and energy issues.
- Provides updates to the board on the climate and energy program.
- Inspires and earns the confidence of the board.
- Educates and keeps the board apprised about developments of the climate and energy program and our unique mission.
External Presence and Voice for Climate and Energy Program
- Helps Earthjustice articulate its vision for the climate and energy program and serves as the ambassador for Earthjustice to the outside world (e.g., funders, supporters, media and policy makers) as necessary.
- Ensures that he/she or other litigators are recognized experts and visionaries in spheres that matter for our work.
- May include participation in high level policy discussions at a national level.
- Works with fundraising staff to identify and capitalize on funding opportunities; builds positive relationships with major donors and foundations via effective communications; provides program leadership on climate and energy issues for Development department.
- Works with litigation staff and others to provides program information to the other departments so that they can be as effective as possible.
- Identifies and capitalizes on media opportunities.
- Engages in direct advocacy work on select issues.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Managing Attorneys of designated regional offices and dedicated program staff.
Qualifications:
- JD degree.
- Licensed attorney with 12 or more years’ experience in environmental litigation and/or legal advocacy experience.
- Experience with a diverse range of environmental issues; significant experience with climate and energy issues.
- Excellent litigation skills.
- Experience leading, designing and participating in regional and/or national environmental campaigns.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent people management skills; experience managing lawyers.
- Demonstrated success in managing and working with teams.
- Formal and informal advocacy skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
- Excellent computer skills (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc…)
- 25% or more travel time.
We offer a mission and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. To learn more about Earthjustice, visitwww.earthjustice.org.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume along with cover letter to jobs@earthjustice.org. Please include “VP of Climate and Energy” in the subject line.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.
Organization: As You Sow
Job Title: Energy Program Manager
Location: Oakland, CA
Hours and Compensation: full- time, Pay will be based on experience.
Application Deadline: May 10, 2013
Posted On: 1 May, 2013
Organization Overview:
As You Sow is a nonprofit organization that promotes environmental and social responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies. We are one of the nation’s leading practitioners of shareholder advocacy, moving companies to take greater responsibility for the social and environmental impact of their operations. We mobilize investor coalitions, engage in dialogue with companies, file shareholder resolutions, and conduct shareholder solicitation outreach to raise awareness and promote more responsible corporate behavior.
As You Sow’s Energy Program works to address the financial, environmental, and climate risks associated with fossil-fuel based energy through four key initiatives: Climate Change, Coal, Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking), and Cleantech. As You Sow’s Climate Change initiative engages key energy companies to address the significant range of risks associated with climate change — from lack of water to stranded fossil fuel reserves — in addition to supporting institutional shareholders to invest in carbon-free energy. The Coal initiative works with electric power generators to reduce the risks associated with continued reliance on coal, urging companies to begin the transition to cleaner energy. As You Sow’s Fracking initiative engages companies to reduce the environmental, financial, and community impacts associated with their shale gas extraction operations. The Cleantech initiative works to ensure that new technology for energy production is both clean and green. We are also actively engaged in encouraging endowments at university campuses, healthcare institutions, and other large institutions to divest their fossil fuel holdings and reinvest in clean energy.
Description:
As You Sow is seeking an Energy Program Manager to work under the supervision of As You Sow’s President. The Energy Program is responsible for in-depth research and analysis, strategic planning, direct dialogues with corporate management, filing shareholder resolutions, writing technical reports for investment professionals and proxy analysts, attending and speaking at conferences and annual shareholder meetings, writing press releases, pitching media, delivering program reports, as well as working with the staff development team to write foundation grants and reports to funders. This position involves: in-depth research of company financial and environmental reports; tracking and monitoring data on legal, policy, and corporate announcements; analyzing company exposure to financial, environmental, regulatory, legal, and reputational risks; benchmarking best practices in the industry, and; developing the business case for a transition to energy efficiency and low-carbon energy sources. The position also involves working in coalition with partner organizations to support university students and other civil society sectors to promote divestment and carbon-free reinvesting in clean technology opportunities by endowments. This includes regular coordination with coalition partners, resource generation, and developing and executing trainings. (S)he will also help to build out As You Sow’s clean technology reinvestment strategy and manage resource generation and awareness building. The Energy Program Manager also monitors all shareholder advocacy engagements and serves as the primary liaison with investor allies to secure shareholder authorization and proper paperwork for resolution filings. The ideal candidate will be an independent self-starter who has experience analyzing environmental, regulatory, technical, legal, and financial risks facing companies as well as a team-player that can work with partners and serve as an ambassador for the organization. The candidate will have extensive research experience, be comfortable reviewing financial documents, have strong written and interpersonal communication skills, and possess a keen attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
- Develop engagement strategy and business case arguments to move corporate policies and practices.
- Research environmental, regulatory, technical, financial, and reputational risks and vulnerabilities facing companies.
- Analyze corporate financial reports including 10-Ks, 8-Ks, quarterly reports, and Environmental/Sustainability Reports.
- Monitor and track company financial reports, media releases, investor presentations, analyst reports, news outlets, online postings, and other information sources.
- Organize data and prepare comprehensive reports and briefings.
- Identify best practices in an industry.
- Write resolutions, work with SEC attorneys, file resolutions.
- Develop company and issue research to support initiatives, including company fact sheets and investor letters.
- Write and present reports for proxy analysts.
- Lead dialogues with companies and maintain records of corporate engagement.
- Assist in building coalitions of concerned investors, NGO advocates, and activists to support our work.
- Attend and speak at corporate annual meetings.
- Collaborate with colleagues including social investment funds and firms, faith-based investors, and other institutional investors.
- Serve as the primary liaison with the Fossil Free university coalition for financial issues, and engage in strategic planning, resource generation, and other support as needed.
- Develop resources and trainings for students and other key stakeholders on carbon-free investing, clean technology reinvestment opportunities, and other needs as they arise.
- Shape new coalitions to organize civil society movements for clean technology investing by endowments.
- Write press releases and pitch stories to media.
- Write foundation grants and reports.
- Provide administrative support for all shareholder initiatives, including serving as primary liaison with investors allies to secure shareholder authorization and proper filing paperwork, including tracking As You Sow’s shareholder advocacy initiatives.
- Track company filing information in Salesforce database and support implementation of As You Sow’s Compliance Program.
Qualifications:
- B.A., MA/MBA preferred.
- Strong interpersonal engagement and communication skills. Must be able to confidently conduct periodic negotiations with senior corporate officials.
- Experience in national advocacy initiatives or dialogues on corporate responsibility.
- Corporate campaign engagement experience.
- Excellent research, analysis, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as take individual initiative.
- Strong analytical skills to critique social and environmental impact of corporate policies and practices.
- Background and/or extensive knowledge of energy industry, environmental and social issues with emphasis on coal and climate change.
- Training in economics, finance, or corporate social responsibility.
- High comfort level with databases and online interfaces.
- Experience with budgeting and project management.
- Comfort reviewing financial documents
- Facility in internet research
- Works well in coalition with external partners
- Familiarity with social media and other communications tactics
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with excellent attention to detail a must
- Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Passionate personal commitment to progressive social and environmental change.
- Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and committed to excellence
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with Salesforce preferred
- Sense of humor appreciated
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter discussing your qualifications and interest in this position electronically tojobs@asyousow.org. Please write “Energy Program Manager” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until May 10th, 2013. As You Sow is an equal opportunity employer.
As You Sow will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation. Further, As You Sow actively seeks to recruit and retain a diverse staff in all areas of operations.
For more information about As You Sow, go to: www.asyousow.org
Organization: The Nature Conservancy-Worldwide Office
Job Title: Vineyard Habitat Network Intern
Location: Arlington, VA
Hours and Compensation: This is a full time, temporary position (June 28-November 29, 2013). Dates may be flexible. $12.00/hour
Application Deadline: 21 May, 2013
Posted On: 1 May, 2013
Organization Overview:
The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.
Description & Responsibilities:
The Vineyard Habitat Network intern will assist with the Vineyard Habitat Network (“VHN”) and a range of related tasks in stewardship, office duties, and work with other interns. Duties under the VHN will include but not be limited to private land ecological assessments, photo-documentation, site map preparation, data entry, landscaping and nursery work, and other tasks as directed by the VHN Manager.
The second half of the internship will be substantially devoted to a significant project, carried out with assistance as needed from other TNC staff or partner organizations, which advances VHN objectives while also meeting the intern’s personal goals for learning or career development. The intern will be expected to write up a summary of his/her internship for submittal to the foundation that is funding this position.
Start and end dates for this position are flexible but the position will not exceed six months in duration. The VHN Intern must be able to perform moderately strenuous work, such as landscaping, pond construction, transplanting, etc., and must be able to represent the VHN and The Nature Conservancy in a mature, professional manner.
Qualifications:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate degree with course work in ecology, biology, or related field; demonstrable interest in conservation.
- Work experience in any field that demonstrates reliability, efficiency, and ability to work independently.
- Well developed organization skills.
- Ability to work regular business hours on the island of Martha’s Vineyard.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Fluency with written and spoken English.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate degree with course work in ecology, biology, or related field; demonstrable interest in conservation.
- Work experience in any field that demonstrates reliability, efficiency, and ability to work independently.
- Well developed organization skills.
- Ability to work regular business hours on the island of Martha’s Vineyard.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Familiarity with the geography and community of Martha’s Vineyard.
- Fluency with written and spoken English.
- Basic understanding of the principles of natural history, ecology, and conservation.
- Familiarity with social networking websites, and with Microsoft Excel and Word, is a plus.
- Versatility, flexibility, and the ability to learn quickly from others, from published sources, or from experience.
- Basic carpentry, gardening, and landscaping skills desirable.
- Good judgment and discretion in dealing with the public.
How to Apply:
If you are experiencing technical issues, please refer to our applicantuser guideor contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
Organization: Conservation Strategy Fund
Job Title: Program Director
Location: California
Hours and Compensation: full time, n/a
Application Deadline: n/a
Posted On: 1 May, 2013
Organization Overview:
Conservation Strategy Fund is an international non-profit environmental organization that focuses on economic issues affecting the conservation of biodiverse ecosystems throughout the world. CSF finds solutions to the world’s conservation challenges through the strategic use of economics. Since 1998, CSF has delivered a unique combination of training and field studies aimed at improving conservation policy and management. More information can be found atwww.conservation-strategy.org.
Description:
The Program Director is in charge of making sure that the analyses conducted and mentored by CSF are relevant, of excellent quality and delivered to constituencies for maximum positive impact on conservation decision-making. This Director provides leadership to CSF’s program staff.
Primary Reporting Relationship
The Program Director reports to the President and is part of the organization’s management team.
Responsibilities:
• Provide effective and inspiring leadership to program staff.
• Lead at least one analytical effort at any given time. Assure that all other analyses receive competent technical oversight and peer review/support.
• Implement recruitment, training, and retention strategies to ensure CSF is staffed by excellent professionals.
• Provide programmatic leadership and input for all strategic planning processes with the President and staff.
• Ensure that all program activities operate consistently and ethically within the mission and values of CSF.
• Implement and lead quality improvement.
• Serve as a link between the President and the program staff.
• Promote regular and ongoing opportunities for all staff to give feedback on program operations.
• Partner with the President to represent CSF with external constituencies, including funders, community, governmental, and private organizations.
• Prepare and submit an annual operational budget to the President and CFO for review and approval.
• Ensure the continued financial viability of CSF’s programs through sound fiscal management.
Qualifications:
• At least 10 years of professional experience overall, with a minimum of five years of director-level leadership experience.
• Advanced degree in economics, public policy or comparable discipline.
• Extensive practical experience with the use of economics for conservation.
• Strong relationship builder and communicator with experience leading diverse work teams.
• Passionate about CSF’s mission and able to promote and communicate the philosophy, mission and values of CSF to external and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to travel extensively to provide on-site leadership for multi-country operating units and programs.
How to Apply:
Organization: Environmental Defense Fund
Job Title: Director, Annual Fund
Location: New York, NY
Hours and Compensation: n/a
Application Deadline: n/a
Posted On: 29 April, 2013
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Organization: Environmental Investigation Agency – Washington, DC
Job Title: China Trade and Policy Specialist
Location: Washington D.C.
Hours and Compensation: Full time, Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.
Application Deadline: May 15, 2013
Posted On: April 26, 2013
Organization Overview:
PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT WITH INTELLIGENCE. The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) is a 501(c)(3) independent, international, non-profit advocacy organization based in Washington DC. Since its founding in 1984, EIA has pioneered the use of undercover investigative techniques to expose environmental crimes and other abuses against the natural world. These crimes include illegal trade in endangered wildlife, illegal logging and associated trade in illegal timber, and the trade in both climate damaging and ozone layer depleting gasses. EIA has directly brought about positive changes in international laws and the policies of governments, saving the lives of millions of rare and endangered and reducing illegal logging, timber trade and deforestation.
Description:
EIA is seeking a full-time China Trade and Policy Specialist in its Washington, D.C. office to support EIA’s programs. We are looking for a motivated, organized and committed environmentalist to join one of the most dynamic advocacy teams in Washington today. The Specialist will support multiple programs in the organization and the position will entail a wide range of activities,
Responsibilities:
- Working closely with EIA Program Directors, to implement strategies to help phase-out climate damaging greenhouse gases and reduce the flow of illegal timber imports into the US, EU China, and undertake research into
rade in endangered species products.
- Conduct industry and supply chain research of greenhouse gases, wood products and endangered species trade
- Conduct policy analysis of relevant Chinese laws and regulations as well as multilateral and bilateral policies affecting environmental issues in China
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders and build effective coalitions
- Produce credible and robust analytical and research reports and briefing papers
Qualifications:
- Be fluent in verbal and written Mandarin and English with Spanish, French, or other languages a plus;
- Background in environmental policy, business, finance, economics, supply chain management, procurement and/or international trade policy;
- Background in policy analysis covering China and major trading partners strongly desired;
- Have a four-year college degree, preferably a master’s degree;
- Have a strong interest in environmental or natural resource management issues;
- Possess strong research and analytical skills;
- Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel and MS Word;
- Be flexible and open to frequent international travel;
- Have at least three years of relevant work experience;
- Be flexible and willing to be involved in field work; and
Desirable qualifications:
- Master’s in economics, business, finance, international trade or a related field or extensive field experience;
- Experience in journalism, photojournalism, or documentary filmmaking;
- Experience with database, trade network analysis, or other relevant analytical software programs; and
- Technical experience with photographic and video equipment.
How to Apply:
Please send cover letter and curriculum vitae to Heidi Wissa at heidiwissa@eia-global.org.
No phone calls please. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.
Organization: Environmental investigation Agency
Job Title: hydroflourocarbons Climate Policy Analyst
Location: Washington D.C.
Hours and Compensation: Full time, Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.
Application Deadline: May 10, 2013
Posted On: April 26, 2013
Organization Overview:
PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT WITH INTELLIGENCE The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) is an independent, international, non-profit organization committed to promoting environmental conservation by investigating and exposing environmental crimes around the world, and then working to stop these crimes.
Working undercover to expose international environmental crime–such as the illegal trade in wildlife, illegal logging and trade in timber species, and the world-wide trade in ozone depleting substances–EIA has directly brought about changes in international laws and the policies of governments, saving the lives of millions of rare and endangered animals and putting a stop to the devastating effects of environmental criminals.
Description:
EIA seeks a skilled, motivated and organized policy analyst to help us protect the global climate by securing a global phase-out of the “Super” Greenhouse gases – HFCs (hydroflourocarbons).
Responsibilities:
- Conducting outreach and advocacy within the Montreal Protocol and other venues to promote a phase-down of HFCs;
- Reviewing and analyzing scientific and technical documents related to HFCs and low-GWP alternative technologies and producing briefings and analyses;
- Advocating in different fora concerning HFC phase out Amendment proposal to the Montreal Protocol, as well as natural refrigerant alternatives to HFCs;
- Working with US policy makers to reduce the US consumption and production of HFCs;
- Working on advocacy to encourage major emerging economies to support the phase-out of HFCs;
- Work with Senior Campaigners to implement a multi-faceted campaign; and
- Travel as required.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated advocacy experience with an environmental or similar nonprofit organization;
- A graduate degree (preferable) or a four-year degree in a scientific field;
- Capitol Hill or Federal Agency advocacy experience;
- Excellent research and writing skills;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Excellent organization skills and highly motivated; and
- An ability to communicate complex issues succinctly and effectively:
Other desirable qualifications include
- An interest or background in scientific or technical issues;
- Familiarity with the Montreal Protocol and the UNFCCC process;
- Some prior work on greenhouse gas issues;
- Prior work experience in China and/or India; and
- Conversational in a language in addition to English.
How to Apply:
Organization: Sierra Club, Illinois Chapter
Job Title: Apprentice Clean Water Advocate
Location: Chicago, IL
Hours and Compensation: Full time, $19,500/yr plus benefits
Application Deadline: May 31, 2013
Posted On: April 26, 2013
Organization Overview:
The Illinois Chapter of the Sierra Club is a statewide
organization representing over 25,000 individuals
committed to protecting the Illinois environment.
Members participate in:
- OUTINGS, hikes, and restoration projects;
- COMMITTEES to protect Illinois’ lakes & rivers,
forests & open spaces, watersheds & native habitat; - ELECTING pro-environment candidates to public
office; - COMMUNICATING with legislators and other public
officials; - MEETINGS, seminars and other special events; and
- SOCIALIZING with others who share their
environmental interests.
Description:
The Apprentice Clean Water Advocate works with staff and volunteers to protect Illinois rivers, lakes, and streams from pollution and invasive species
Responsibilities:
-Working with partner organizations to advocate for measures to stop Asian Carp and other aquatic invaders from moving between the Great Lakes and the Illinois/Mississippi River watersheds
-Assisting Sierra Club volunteers with water quality monitoring projects
-Advocating for actions by state and local governments to clean up sources of water pollution
-Administrative support in the Chapter office as needed
Qualifications:
Apprentice positions are intended for individuals who within the last 12 months have graduated from a four year degree (BA, B.S.) or a graduate level program. Qualified applicants will have strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of organizations and volunteers, and proficient computer skills, in addition to education/experience relevant to each position.
How to Apply:
Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer. EOE.
Organization: Sierra Club, Illinois Chapter
Job Title: Apprentice Conservation organizer
Location: Chicago, IL
Hours and Compensation: Full time, $19,500/yr plus benefits
Application Deadline: May 31, 2013
Posted On: April 26, 2013
Organization Overview:
The Illinois Chapter of the Sierra Club is a statewide
organization representing over 25,000 individuals
committed to protecting the Illinois environment.
Members participate in:
- OUTINGS, hikes, and restoration projects;
- COMMITTEES to protect Illinois’ lakes & rivers,
forests & open spaces, watersheds & native habitat; - ELECTING pro-environment candidates to public
office; - COMMUNICATING with legislators and other public
officials; - MEETINGS, seminars and other special events; and
- SOCIALIZING with others who share their
environmental interests.
Description:
The Apprentice Conservation Organizer works with our staff and volunteers to support the Sierra Club’s efforts to move Illinois beyond fossil fuels to clean energy, protect Illinois’ wild places, clean up water pollution in Illnois’ rivers, lakes and streams, and elect environmental champions to public office
Responsibilities:
recruiting allies and volunteers for our campaigns from the general public and key constituencies
-substantive research to support our campaigns
-writing and producing electronic and written materials to engage members and the public in our campaigns
-support and participate in Sierra Club’s efforts to lobby the Illinois General Assembly on priority environmental legislation
-assist in evaluating candidates for possible endorsement, and campaign activities on behalf of Sierra Club-endorsed candidates
-administrative support in the Chapter office as needed
Qualifications:
Apprentice positions are intended for individuals who within the last 12 months have graduated from a four year degree (BA, B.S.) or a graduate level program. Qualified applicants will have strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of organizations and volunteers, and proficient computer skills, in addition to education/experience relevant to each position.
How to Apply:
Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer. EOE.
Organization: Climate Interactive
Job Title: Climate and Digital Media Intern
Location: Washington D.C.
Hours and Compensation: 20 hrs/wk, $15/hr
Application Deadline: May 10, 2013
Posted On: April 26, 2013
Organization Overview:
The biggest challenges facing our lives on Earth are made up of complex, interconnected parts. People need better ways to understand the full picture.
That’s why we’re here.
Our team at Climate Interactive helps people see what works to address climate change and related issues like energy, water, food, and disaster risk reduction. For example:
- We’re long-time partners with the U.S. State Department and analysts for the Chinese government. Our tools have helped them assess and communicate the impact of their government strategies.
- We’ve helped NGOs and businesses improve their thinking and communication in the UNFCCC climate negotiations.
- We’re helping development agencies in East Africa design better strategies to reduce the number of people displaced by extreme events and slow onset disasters, like droughts.
Overall, our easy-to-use, tangible, scientifically-grounded tools help people see for themselves what options exist today to create the future they want to see.
When it comes to helping people understand the big picture and see what works to address our biggest challenges, we draw on a suite of approaches, many of them developed at MIT in the fields of system dynamics and organizational learning. Our team benefits from decades of experience and mentorship from leaders like Dana Meadows, John Sterman, and Peter Senge.
Description:
Climate Interactive seeks an Intern to work 20 hours a week (with the possibility of more) assisting with media, administrative, and research tasks. This is a telecommuting position, as Climate Interactive has no central office (its 7 person staff is spread across VT, NH, MA, SC, and NC, with its fiscal home in Washington DC). The Intern will work as a contractor, and the internship will run for 12 months with a 30 day review period, to ensure an adequate fit for both Climate Interactive and the Intern. Compensation for the internship will be $15/hour, and the Intern will provide his/her computer equipment and software.
Responsibilities:
The top three characteristics required are 1) self-motivation and ability to telecommute effectively, 2) video editing skills, and 3) productivity and attention to detail with administrative tasks.
Key responsibilities of this position include:
Media (40%):
- Creating and editing video and images
- Maintaining and updating website, blog, and twitter content and posts
- Creating content for online communications and electronic newsletters
Administration (50%):
- Entering data and analyzing spreadsheets
- Organizing staff travel – researching hotels and flights
- Completing miscellaneous computer tasks and responding to short-term needs for help from staff
- Creating, organizing and reviewing expense reports
- Responding to email inquiries from external partners
- Creating user accounts and managing contact database
- Note-taking at meetings
Research (10%):
- Gathering relevant information on climate policies and proposals as directed by staff
Qualifications:
- Self-motivated and independent
- Preferably a recent graduate
- Available to telecommute during part of Eastern time business hours
- Excellent writing and editing skills with a strong attention to detail
- Well-organized, self-motivated, and able to manage deadlines
- Team player willing to perform a variety of tasks
- Exceptional computer skills
- Experience with HTML and CSS
- Proficient in blogging and social media
- Able to quickly master new technology systems
- Excellent at video and image editing, with an eye for good design
- Experienced in system dynamics, systems thinking, and organizational learning would be a plus
How to Apply:
Applicants should fill out and submit the application form, as part of the first round of the hiring process (please include links to relevant work). Applicants reaching the second round will be asked to submit their resume. Applicants reaching the third round will be invited to a phone interview. Please do not submit any other materials or contact CI staff during the first round.
Organization: Earth Law Center
Job Title: Outreach and Policy Coordinator
Location: San Francisco, CA
Hours and Compensation: Full-time, Earth Law Center offers nonprofit salaries commensurate with experience.
Application Deadline: As soon as possible; position to remain open until filled.
Posted On: April 29th, 2013
Organization Overview:
Earth Law Center educates and advocates for laws and policies that recognize and promote the inherent rights of nature to exist, thrive and evolve.
We envision a future where the inherent rights of nature are respected and implemented globally.
Earth Law Center takes on specific initiatives to develop, increase awareness of, and advocate for Earth-based laws, policies, economies, philosophies and governance systems. Initiatives include advocacy projects on behalf of particular ecosystems and communities, university educational programs, and innovative research efforts. Earth Law Center works to broaden the vocal constituency for these initiatives through strategic alliances with environmental and citizen group advocates, indigenous groups, legal professionals, scientists, students, government officials, green businesses, sustainable living organizations, and others.
Description:
Earth Law Center is offering a position for a highly qualified applicant with a demonstrated commitment to environmental issues. The fellow will work under the supervision of the Executive Director to support the work of Earth Law Center generally, and to implement a suite of programs that support the rights of nature.
Responsibilities:
- Outreach to, and mobilization and coordination of, coalitions and working groups advancing the rights of nature. Organization of meetings and workshops of such groups. Development of rights of nature background materials tailored to outreach efforts.
- Development and presentation of detailed analyses, comment letters, memoranda, and recommendations related to: California water quality and water supply, marine health and governance, and rights of nature and its application. Oral testimony before state agencies and their staff and decisionmakers (particularly the State Water Resources Control Board and Ocean Protection Council), and Legislative committees.
- Production of background information and outreach materials on ELC and its activities.
- Outreach to universities to obtain student intern assistance with ELC initiatives.
- Administrative support, including regular website content and social media updating.
- Fundraising support, including researching funding opportunities, tracking deadlines, preparing proposals, and drafting grant reports.
- Preparation of mapping tools that inform policy positions (Google maps or similar platform).
- Performance of other duties as directed by supervisor
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in environmental studies or policy, or a related field; at least two years of experience working in the environmental non-profit arena strongly preferred. Master’s or law degree a plus. Working familiarity with California environmental issues, particularly related to water quality/supply and marine issues.
- Experience with social media tools, fundraising, and/or coalition and event organizing strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to work independently, as well as in a team. Excellent organizational and writing skills. Motivated self-starter. Skilled at public speaking.
- Some travel required, particularly to Sacramento as well as within California generally.
How to Apply:
Email a resume and a cover letter to Linda Sheehan at: info@earthlaw.org. No phone calls or hard copy documents please.
Organization: The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Job Title: Program Officer, Climate and Land Use
Location: Los Altos, CA
Hours and Compensation: The Packard Foundation offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience and education. This position will be located in Los Altos, California and is full-time and exempt.
Application Deadline: N/A
Posted On: April 30, 2013
Organization Overview:
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation (Foundation) is seeking a Program Officer. The Foundation is a family foundation that is guided by the enduring business philosophy and personal values of Lucile and David Packard, who helped found one of the world’s leading technology companies. Their approach to business and community participation has guided our philanthropy for nearly 50 years. Today, their children and grandchildren continue to help guide the work of the Foundation. The Foundation makes grants at the local, state, national, and international level.
They work on the issues their founders cared about most, which are
- Improving the lives of children
- Enabling the creative pursuit of science
- Advancing reproductive health
- Conserving and restoring the earth’s natural systems
- Supporting and strengthening an array of local nonprofit organizations
A staff of 110 conducts the day-to-day operations of the Foundation and a Board of Trustees oversees the work of the Foundation. David and Lucile Packard passed onto the Foundation the following core set of values: integrity, respect for all people, belief in individual leadership, commitment to effectiveness, and the capacity to think big.
The Conservation and Science Program invests in action and ideas that conserve and restore ecosystems while enhancing human well-being. The Program supports public policy reforms, changes in private sector practices, and scientific activities to develop essential knowledge and tools for addressing current and future priorities. The Conservation and Science Program supports work in four broad areas: Climate Change, Ocean and Fisheries Conservation, Western Conservation, and Science.
The Foundation’s work on climate change focuses on mitigation—that is, efforts to reduce net emissions of greenhouse gases. The Foundation provides support for work to reduce emissions associated with energy, industry, and transportation through the ClimateWorks Foundation. In the case of emissions associated with land use, including deforestation and agriculture emissions, the Foundation is a member of the Climate and Land Use Alliance (CLUA), which is a collaborative initiative of the Packard Foundation, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Ford Foundation, and ClimateWorks Foundation that seeks to catalyze the potential of forested and agricultural landscapes to mitigate climate change, benefit people, and protect the environment. These foundations coordinate their grantmaking on climate and land use under a unified strategy. The Packard Foundation supports CLUA both through core support to ClimateWorks and carries out direct grantmaking that has averaged roughly $10 million per year, with a focus on reducing emissions associated with biofuels and agriculture
Description:
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is seeking an exceptional individual to lead its work on Climate and Land Use, with a particular emphasis on work to reduce emissions associated with agriculture. The Program Officer will manage an annual grant budget of $10 million, lead the design and implementation of the Foundation’s Climate and Land Use grantmaking strategy, and represent the Foundation on the CLUA Program Team. This position will work closely with grantees to achieve strategic outcomes that slow or reduce net GHG emissions associated with agriculture.
Since 2008, the Foundation has focused its grantmaking in this area through funding of three strategies: promoting a shift from unsustainable to sustainable biofuels, promoting U.S. and state climate policy that supports agricultural greenhouse gas emission reductions, and promoting U.S. federal policy and industry practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and nitrogen pollution. The grantmaking strategy is available on the Foundation’s Web site at: http://www.packard.org/what-we-fund/conservation-and-science/agriculture/.
Looking forward, the Foundation’s program will continue to implement that strategy, but will expand somewhat to include two new strategies for agricultural emissions reduction:
1) Supply chain innovations: Within the U.S., the Foundation will increase its support for supply-chain approaches to agricultural emissions, including work with major retailers and other purchasers of agricultural commodities on voluntary policies that will lead to decreased agricultural emissions.
2) International opportunities: The Foundation will focus on identifying and funding projects to reduce agricultural emissions outside of the United States. In the near term, this will include the expansion of a current project focused on palm oil in Indonesia. The Foundation anticipates that a regional focus on Asia will be an ongoing part of this strategy.
The Foundation currently works with several Senior Advisors who provide guidance on portions of the strategies above, and works closely with the CLUA Program Team and with grantees in developing and implementing its strategies.
The Program Officer must have a demonstrated record of success in achieving specific policy and programmatic outcomes. The position calls for a sophisticated ability to think strategically, and to manage complex processes involving multiple institutions and individuals in a team arrangement. The individual should be entrepreneurial and experienced in working with the private sector, governments, and non-governmental organizations. The ideal candidate will have significant and relevant international work experience. The Program Officer will report to Dr. Walter Reid, Program Director, Conservation and Science Program, and will work closely with a Program Associate and with the CLUA Program Director. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a desire to work at the interface of agriculture, land use, and climate.
Responsibilities:
The Program Officer will perform the following and other duties as assigned:
- Manage an annual grant budget of approximately $10 million
- In partnership with Foundation staff and other organizations, lead periodic revisions to the subprogram’s grantmaking strategies
- Empower and enable grant recipients to achieve real impact through specific policy and programmatic objectives
- Partner with members of the program support staff and manage consultants, providing guidance and coordination on all work products
- Clearly and consistently communicate with grant recipients and other potential partners in a transparent, timely, and respectful manner
- Review and resolve legal, financial, and technical issues raised by specific grants and grant reports
- Complete high quality and timely docket materials, including strategy documents, dashboards, etc.
- Think strategically and manage complex processes involving multiple institutions and individuals in a team arrangement
- Manage grant proposal processes and contribute to the shaping of proposals as needed
- Research and conduct analyses in areas of strategic priority
- Ensure that strategic communications and monitoring and evaluation are fully integrated into the subprogram’s grantmaking strategies
- Develop reviews and summaries for Foundation leadership and Board members that address key activities, progress, and issues
- Contribute actively as a member of the Conservation and Science Program Team
- Contribute actively as a member of the CLUA Program Team
- Represent the Foundation and the Conservation and Science Program to external audiences
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
- 5–10 years of relevant experience
- A graduate level degree in a related field (or equivalent education and experience)
- Recognition as a leader in work on agriculture, biofuels, and climate mitigation
- International experience involving work on agriculture, forests, biofuels, or climate change
- Familiarity with key NGO, academic, private sector, and governmental institutions involved with agriculture and biofuels
- Experience working with a variety of stakeholders, including foundations, NGOs, government agencies, and the business sector
- Demonstrated success in program development, evaluation, and management
- Team management experience and a demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and inspire team members
- Intellectual agility and ability to analyze, conduct research, think critically, and understand scientific and policy studies that are directly relevant to programmatic funding areas
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Ability and willingness to participate in and coordinate administrative duties as required
- Experience with grantmaking desirable but not necessary
- Experience working for or with private companies in the context of efforts to improve environmental performance through “supply chain” strategies highly desirable
- Relevant experience in Asia preferred
Personal Attributes
The following personal attributes are desired:
- Approachable demeanor and openness to input from all levels of staff and grantees
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to listen to others and learn from their best ideas, share best practices and experiences, and contribute to a learning environment throughout the Foundation
- Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness, sense of humor, and diplomatic approach to problem-solving
- Ability to consistently interact with others in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner, maintain a positive attitude and good working relationships, and work effectively in a team setting
- Ability to work well with colleagues, consultants, funders, and grantees across many diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Willingness to work on a flexible schedule, including travel within the U.S. and abroad over weekends when necessary
How to Apply:
http://www.ceaconsulting.com/what/position_details.aspx?client=CEA&jobId=219
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse candidate pool for this search. The Foundation uses an outside firm to check the accuracy of information supplied by applicants.
CEA Recruiting works with leading environmental nonprofits, foundations, and businesses to recruit top talent and design effective organizational staffing strategies. For more information, visit www.cearecruiting.com
Organization: U.S. Green Building Council
Job Title: Neighborhood Development Research Internship
Location: Washington D.C.
Hours and Compensation: 20-40 hrs/wk, unpaid
Application Deadline: n/a
Posted On: April 29, 2013
Organization Overview:
The U.S. Green Building Council, a Washington, D.C.-based national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting environmentally-responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work, has an opportunity for a practical learning experience for a currently enrolled graduate or undergraduate student through an unpaid internship with its LEED for Neighborhood Development team during the Summer.
Description:
The Neighborhood Development Research Internship is an opportunity to gain a strong understanding of the LEED for Neighborhood Development technical criteria as well as other neighborhood-scale evaluation frameworks, such as the EcoDistricts process, and sustainability indicators. Candidates must be able to work in USGBC’s Washington, D.C., office. The ability to work 20-40 hours per week for a 3 month period is preferred. The position is unpaid and ability to receive course credit for the internship is required.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research on sustainability performance metrics
- Complete research on district-scale self assessment tools and resources and best practices of community organizations leading such efforts
- Complete case studies on LEED-ND projects for district-scale case studies on LEED-ND pilot projects that were existing neighborhoods or a review of a small area plan
- Carry out analysis of local government sector plans and their assessment against LEED-ND criteria
- Research local government policy adoptions and update LEED-ND Local Government Guide
Qualifications:
Education & trainings requirements/preferences
- Current enrollment in graduate or undergraduate program in Urban Planning, Public Policy, or Environment Science, or a related field required
Experience requirements
- Previous work experience in team/office setting preferred
Other required skills and qualifications
- Commitment to USGBC’s mission
- Strong written and research skills
- Excellent project coordination, organizational, and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and work with short deadlines
- Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills
How to Apply:
If you find a position that is a great fit with your expertise and experience, please
- Email or fax your resume and a letter of interest to our human resources department.
- Note the title of the position you are applying for and your salary requirements.
- Submit files as PDFs or Word documents.
Ways to contact HR
- Email jobs@usgbc.org
- Fax 202-478-5046
- No phone calls, please