Position Overview

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s Planning & Operations Department is accepting applications for one (1) Horticulturist with the South Operations Division.

Under direction of the Operations Manager and/or Senior Rangers, this role performs a wide variety of assigned work required to protect, preserve, interpret, operate and maintain gardens of the District.

• Worksite Location: Fabyan Forest Preserve, Geneva, Illinois - approximately 60 miles west of Chicago. 
• Starting Salary: $43,362 per year; $20.84 per hour. 
• Hours/Schedule: Limited to a 40 hour workweek, includes weekends, nights and holidays. 
• Application Deadline: Sept. 2. 

Essential Position Duties & Functions

Operations:

• Devise and document proper and timely procedures and plans for maintaining the historical garden, as well as other gardens in the District
• Carry out the proper pruning and horticultural details of the existing plant materials in compliance with generally accepted plant maintenance for this region
• Assist with the planting of new and annual plant materials
• Devise plans and budgets for each upcoming season
• Schedules, coordinates and regulates public use of assigned areas
• Create and comprehend landscape plans
• Maintain the grounds of the historical areas of Fabyan Forest Preserve and the Creek Bend Nature Center, Brewster Creek Lodge and other areas as assigned
• Research the historical records for plans and concepts of the landscape for the historical area
• Other duties as assigned, in keeping with education, experience and training
• Responds to emergency call-outs on a 24-hour, 7-days a week basis.
• Works irregular hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Possesses and maintains a valid and current Illinois driver’s license free from suspension or revocation during term of employment; must maintain insurability with the District's fleet insurance carrier.
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work and safety rules, and the Employee Handbook.

Administration:

• Establishes positive relationships with community and preserve users.

Staff Supervision:

• A crew leader to Summer Seasonals; carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Note: Additional duties and functions may be essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Age Requirement: 21 years old
• Education: Associate Degree in Horticulture, science or closely related fields.
• Experience: Three (3) years in landscape maintenance and design; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Certifications/Licenses: CPR/1^st AID/AED, Pesticide Operator; all licenses/certifications must be obtained and maintained within one year of employment.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply on Company Website" below to apply online. (All candidates must apply online.)
• Contact: 
  • Betsy Scaletta, Human Resources Generalist, 1996 South Kirk Road, Suite 320, Geneva IL 60134
  • Tel: (630) 208-8662;
  • Email: hrforest@kaneforest.com; Web: www.kaneforest.com

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Through our educational programs in Washington, D.C., the San Francisco Bay Area, and Chicago, CELI provides emerging leaders with an interdisciplinary perspective and a technical understanding of the clean energy ecosystem. Since 2013, CELI has trained over 600 emerging leaders across 350+ organizations through our signature Fellowship program and an additional 5,000 students and professionals through our clean energy educational and community programming. CELI’s day-to-day operations are currently run by three full time staff and approximately 35 passionate volunteer leaders.

We train and engage individuals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, equipping them with adaptive leadership skills, bringing them together through events like our annual emPOWER conference, and supporting their path to formal positions of leadership. CELI is deeply committed to increasing the ethnic and gender diversity in the clean energy industry. We serve three distinct segments of the clean energy workforce: early-career clean energy professionals, mid-career transitioning professionals, and college students. 

Position Summary

Reporting to CELI’s Board of Directors, the Executive Director has overall strategic and operational responsibility for the organization’s Staff, Volunteer Leadership Team, programs, and execution of its mission. The Executive Director also serves as the public face of CELI, fostering strong coalitions with the organization’s diverse stakeholders and partners. The Executive Director builds on previous successes to steer the organization through a critical growth phase.

Key priorities for this visionary and inclusive leader include growing the organization’s funding base, overseeing the launch of CELI’s programming in new cities, expanding program offerings, and mentoring and managing the team. As CELI’s educational programs are designed for working professionals, this position requires the ability and willingness to work a non-standard schedule, including facilitating and participating in frequent evening and weekend events.

Position Details: 

• Status: Full-time 
• Location: Preference for one of CELI’s current markets (Washington, DC, San Francisco or Chicago)
• Travel: Moderate travel to cities with CELI Fellowship programs and other various domestic locations for industry events (in a safe, post-Covid environment)

Areas of Responsibility

Leadership, Strategy and Direction Setting:

• Spearhead a strategic portfolio of training programs, setting rigorous, actionable and measurable goals for the organization
• Effectively articulate the vision and provide a clear sense of direction to the full time and volunteer leadership team
• Serve as the principal representative of the organization and primary spokesperson to the greater CELI community 
• Establish a strong and transparent working relationship with the Board of Directors and ensure open communication. Seek and build Board involvement in support of organizational objectives

Financial Management & Resource Allocation:

• In collaboration with the Board, oversee the financial health of the organization: develop annual and multi-year financial plans, manage the budget, and implement sound financial controls 
• Direct funding, staff, volunteer leadership and other resources to maximize the reach and impact of the organization’s programs and activities
• Develop systems and metrics to track progress against key objectives and regularly evaluate CELI’s programs and impact

Fundraising and Business Development:

• Prepare and implement a fundraising plan
• Build partnerships and public awareness in new markets, cultivating relationships with the clean energy business and investment community, foundations, corporations, universities, associations, and other support organizations 
• Regularly share results and successes with financial partners, the CELI community, and other stakeholders and partners 

Organizational Culture and Stakeholder Management:

• Model CELI’s values of community, equity, and empowerment
• Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Actively engage and energize staff, volunteer leaders, board members, sponsors, partnering organizations and stakeholders to scale and solidify CELI’s impact
• Inspire high achievement and a collaborative environment, fostering stimulating and rewarding careers for CELI’s staff and volunteer leadership team members

Qualifications

Desired Traits:

CELI seeks an experienced executive with a track record of recruiting, coaching, developing and managing high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will have experience establishing strategic objectives in partnership with the Board, inspiring staff and stakeholders, and marshalling resources toward achieving organizational goals.

The Executive Director will skillfully navigate the strategic, operational, and administrative aspects of the role. Given the diversity of stakeholders and continuous engagement with fellows, staff, volunteer Leadership Team, and the broader CELI community, the ideal candidate will be energized by constant interaction and have a sincere love of people. They will also demonstrate a real passion for people development and a hunger to leverage their capabilities in leading CELI through a catalytic expansion. They will be deeply committed to accelerating decarbonization, combating climate change, and fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10-15 years of professional experience, with at least five in the clean energy industry or a related sector
• Five or more years in an executive role 
• Non-profit experience, either in a staff or board member capacity 
• Demonstrated success scaling a small organization in terms of budget, staff size, and geographic scope
• Experience fundraising from corporate, community, and philanthropic sources. Demonstrated success in structuring innovative partnerships with funders.
• Demonstrated track record of successful stakeholder management
• Experience managing fellowships, educational programs, and/or experience with an education or workforce development organization is beneficial but not required

Compensation

Salary and Benefits:

• Commensurate with experience and qualifications and as appropriate given lean, early stage but growing non-profit.
  

Moe About CELI

Early-Career Professionals - The CELI Fellowship

CELI is best known for its location-based Fellowship, a five-month program designed to recruit, train, and empower early-career professionals for impactful careers in clean energy. Through cohorts of 35 Fellows per city (over 100 Fellows annually), the program acts as an accelerator by providing participants with broad exposure and education across the clean energy economy, leadership and professional development training, and an extended network of alumni and clean energy executives. 

Early to Mid-Career Transitioning Professionals

CELI provides professionals transitioning into the clean energy industry with energy education webinars, career pathways seminars, and extensive networking and community engagement events. Each session is designed to educate and connect skilled professionals with clean energy opportunities. 

College Students

Through training courses like CELI’s Clean Energy 101 Series and Career Pathways Events, we are reaching a new generation of diverse energy leaders to provide the context, scope, and diversity of career options that exist in the clean energy ecosystem. CELI has developed formal partnerships and engagements with ten universities in our existing cities, and has engaged students from over 50 additional colleges and universities across the country.

Vision for CELI

CELI is a young organization with significant potential for growth, in terms of size, geographic scope, and impact. In the next five years, the Board of Directors aspires to increase the organization’s budget tenfold, expand the Fellowship from 3 to 8 cities, and significantly increase program offerings for its target audiences.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below ti email  a cover letter detailing interest in and fit for the position; and a resume that demonstrates relevant experiences and qualifications.
• Application materials should be sent  by September 18, 2020.

Internship Overview

The Planning and Operations Department has one (1) Horticulturist seasonal position available for the 2020 summer/fall season.

• Date Posted: August 5, 2020
• Hours: Up to 49 Hours per week for up to three months; flexible work schedule
• Salary Range: $20.84 per hour.
• Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Carry out the proper pruning and horticultural details of the existing plant materials in compliance with generally accepted plant maintenance for this region.
• Maintain the grounds of the historical areas of Fabyan Forest Preserve and other areas as assigned.
• Understand and control weed species for our area.
• Safely uses or operates hand tools, and other lawn and landscaping equipment as appropriate.
• May be responsible with the planting of new plant materials.
• Coordinate and regulate public use of assigned areas.
• May help devise and document proper and timely procedures and plans for maintaining the historical garden, as well as other gardens in the District.
• Other duties as assigned, in keeping with education, experience and training.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Horticulture, science or closely related fields or equivalent combination of relevant education and experienc and experience (3 years) in landscape maintenance and design
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions.
• Current and valid Illinois driver’s license that is free from suspension or revocation during term of employment; must maintain insurability with the District’s fleet carrier.
• Employment is subject to successful results of a criminal history background investigation and satisfactory completion of a physical and drug screen.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply on Company Website" below.
• All candidates must apply on-line.
• Position until filled.

Contact Us:

• Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Betsy Scaletta, Human Resources Generalist, 1996 South Kirk Road, Suite 320, Geneva, Illinois 60134
• Tel: (630) 208-8662; Email: hrforest@kaneforest.com
• Web: https://kaneforest.com/careers

An Equal Opportunity Employer

WWF, one of the world's leading conservation organizations, seeks a Sustainable Feed Systems Lead Specialist with in-depth knowledge of the animal feed industry. The incumbent will support and leverage the collective work of WWF's Freshwater & Food and Markets teams to develop and implement strategies that will reduce the environmental footprint of animal feeds for livestock and aquaculture production systems. The candidate will be required to build a program of work around the reduction in environmental impacts associated with raw material production for feed ingredients. The Lead Specialist is expected to provide thought leadership on approaches to engage industry, build successful platforms to foster pre-competitive commitments to reduce the key impacts of feed and feed ingredient production. Additionally, the incumbent will be required to manage and analyze scientific literature, large data sets, spot trends and forecast trajectories of the animal feed and animal nutrition sector. The incumbent will foster a shared understanding of the fundamental challenges and impacts of feed production and work across the various corporate and commodity experts within the WWF network to build consensus

Responsibilities

• With a cross-cutting team, facilitate the development and implementation of a sustainable animal feed strategy incorporating the main environmental and land use impacts of WWF's focal commodities constituting animals consuming feed and the raw materials that comprise feed.
• Provide leadership, vision and coordination among the relevant commodity focal areas of the Freshwater and Food, Markets and other teams within WWF, enabling alignment in strategy, methodology, evaluation and communication of the impacts of animal feed within WWF and with external partners.
• Provide thought leadership to identify trends in animal feed production, utilization and innovations that reduce their environmental impacts.
• Track the latest scientific development and engage with relevant researchers regarding the relationship of key feed ingredients and animal nutrition, production efficiency and sustainability.
• Generate practical and implementable tactics that can be incorporated into focal commodity work to leverage collective gains in conservation related to feeds.
• Assess and develop interventions to enhance transparency and traceability in feed raw material procurement, distribution and utilization of feed throughout the supply chain.
• Support commodity leads in technical aspects of feed ingredient sourcing, feed production, utilization and supply chain management.
• Provide technical support to foster and enhance corporate engagement and partnerships with the private sector;
• Engage and communicate with the WWF Network to provide thought leadership on feed-related issues.
• Maintain awareness of and inform the Food and Markets team of feed-related initiatives within and outside the WWF Network.
• Other duties assigned by manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Graduate degree in animal nutrition, marketing, supply chains and/or an MBA a plus.
• Must have 8 years of experience in the production, formulation, procurement, sales, supply chains and management of feed and/or optimizing animal nutrition in corporate environments.
• Experience in procurement of raw materials for feed production and applicability and context for livestock supply chains, as well as traceability and accountability systems for suppliers is preferred.
• Must have strong strategic and analytical skills
• Fluency in English required. Fluency in a second language, ideally in Spanish, Mandarin, or Thai, is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to span industry and non-profit sectors to generate consensus and collective vision is required.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and produce high-quality work under time constraints is a must.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on a team is required.
• Excellent organizational and project leadership skills.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 30% of the time, nationally as well as internationally

Please Note: this is a 2-year Limited Term position

To Apply:

• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #21007
• Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone

As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status. WWF values diversity and inclusion and welcomes diverse candidates to apply.

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Our staff works closely in a team-oriented environment supporting each other on projects and creatively developing new models and approaches. We're looking for a resourceful individual to join our team who enjoys leading and supporting multiple concurrent projects and has the ambition to grow with our organization. More details on our programs and services can be found at:

• http://www.seiinc.org
• http://www.energizeschools.org
• http://www.energizecolleges.org http://www.climate-corps.org, and
• On Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/StrategicEnergyInnovations. 

OVERVIEW

• Are you passionate about sustainability issues and how they connect to education?
• Are you a highly organized self-starter with strong technical and writing background? 

Strategic Energy Innovations (SEI) is seeking a dedicated individual, passionate about working in the non-profit sector, to provide a year of service as a full-time, paid Fellow for a cutting edge organization focused on designing innovative solutions to address community climate and sustainability goals.  Working within SEI’s Non-profit Leadership Fellowship, this candidate will have the opportunity to work directly with our Program Staff.

The Nonprofit Leadership Fellow, Sustainability Education & Workforce role is a full-time 12-month paid position, currently based out of your home office and eventually working in our north San Rafael office when our team begins to work on site again this fall.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with an intended start date of as soon as possible.  This position offers exceptional training and professional development and exposure in the areas of climate/energy sustainability and non-profit fundraising/management.

NOTE: One-year term.

FELLOWSHIP BENEFITS

• Hands-on experience in innovative K-12 and college/university sustainability education and conservation projects, agency-wide and program specific communications tasks, along with other climate/sustainable energy projects as candidate interests & schedule permits
• Work on special projects under direction of SEI’s management team
• Experience in team-based grant writing and proposal development
• Commitment to regular (one day per month on average) professional training
• Career coaching throughout the year and end-of-fellowship career search support
• Formal goal setting and periodic performance reviews/feedback

SUPPORT AREAS AND ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES

The Fellow may support the agency’s implementation of activities across a variety of our flagship cutting-edge resource efficiency programs, with exposure to key components of program design, promotion/fundraising, implementation, reporting, and evaluation:  

• K-12 School Program Support – The focus of this aspect is to support SEI’s conservation and education programs in K-12 schools. This will include participation in project-based curriculum development, teacher trainings, student instruction, and support for district and school conservation campaigns. Work may include hands-on support for The School of Environmental Leadership (The SEL).
• Higher Education Program Support - The Fellow may support with assisting in a variety of coordination roles in our effort to provide for student applied learning and energy curriculum integration with community colleges and 4-year degree schools.
• Climate/Energy Program Support – A portion of the Fellow’s time may be spent in direct support of one of our many programs in the sustainable communities and workforce development sectors.
• Proposal Support – A portion of the Fellow’s focus could entail working across SEI Directors and Managers to write grant applications to fund our work.
• Special Project Support – Under the direction of SEI’s Executive Director, the Fellow may assist in helping plan for and implement new and innovative programs that expand our team’s collective body of work and measurable impact.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualified candidate is highly skilled working across the Microsoft suite of office automation software (e.g.: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)  Qualified candidates will also evidence strong quantitative, written and verbal communication skills, in addition to the following:

• Experience/strong interest working in education with K-12 and/or higher education stakeholders (students, teachers, and/or staff)
• Strong written and verbal communications skills that includes case study development and leading small group trainings and/or presentations;
• Background or experience in curriculum and grant development, and/or leading group trainings and/or presentations
• Bachelor’s degree (advanced coursework a plus) in a quantitative discipline, environmental studies, or related field or equivalent work experience
• A commitment to anti-racism and willingness to work within racial equity frameworks
• Demonstrated experience with efficient web research and information synthesis
• Demonstrated ability to manage varied projects and tasks at any time
• Ability to work full-time out of our San Rafael office (once Shelter-in-Place is lifted), and willingness to engage in recurring overnight travel in the California region and/or beyond (once Shelter-in-Place is lifted).
• Basic knowledge of core energy efficiency and building science concepts

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Environmental Education
• Background working on campus-based student outreach/campaigns and projects
• Experience in energy auditing and/or solar analysis
• Strong analytic skills, experience with Excel (building spreadsheets, formulas, and data manipulation) and math or science background
• Basic knowledge of core energy efficiency and building science concepts
• Prior energy, climate change work experience
• Working knowledge of greenhouse gas emissions related activities and current policies and programs
• Understanding of financial analysis or modeling
• Marketing/community outreach experience
• Web/Video Experience

COMPENSATION

This position offers an hourly rate of $18.50 per hour, medical benefits, paid vacation and sick time.  Beyond monetary compensation, this fellowship affords the candidate significant technical skill and non-profit leadership skills development, fieldwork and networking opportunities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the ability to: Read/comprehend, write, perform calculations, communicate orally, reason and analyze, use fine finger movements, use a computer and mouse, sit, stand, walk, drive a motorized vehicle, carry and/or lift up to 25 pounds, reach above shoulder level, bend, squat, crouch, kneel, push/pull, grasp.

TO APPLY

• Please click "Apply" below to email cover letter and resume.
• Please put NPLF Sustainability Education/Workforce in the subject line.  Please indicate in your cover letter your availability to start.
• No phone calls, please. 

Strategic Energy Innovations is an equal opportunity employer. SEI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to reflect the diverse communities we serve, especially those most impacted by climate change and other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustices. Persons of color, persons with disabilities, older adults, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

The BSWC assists Montana’s watershed communities to make a measurable difference in local conservation efforts while strengthening the experience of young professionals. 

Position Overview

Primary duties of the Big Sky Watershed Corps Member (CM) include working with the Host Site staff to complete tasks related to project design and implementation, community outreach and education, volunteer generation and management and reporting functions.  The CM works under the direct supervision of the Host Site Supervisor and the Big Sky Watershed Corps Program Staff to ensure successful completion of program objectives.  The CM is an AmeriCorps Member and is entitled to the benefit package offered to all AmeriCorps Members.  

BSWC members develop projects to protect local water resources, such as watershed inventories, stream and riparian restoration, re-vegetation projects, drought planning, water quality/quantity monitoring, riparian fencing, river clean-ups, abandoned mine reclamation, and irrigation improvements.

BSWC members also promote watershed health and natural resource conservation through outreach and education. They engage with local communities through lessons in schools, community field days, workshops, and trainings. They develop curriculum, focus on issues with local solutions, implement outreach initiatives, and organize public meetings and events for community stakeholders.

BSWC members consistently engage volunteers for training and events that relate to watershed health and protection. Members also develop a skilled and influential recurring volunteer-base to support local efforts.

• Term of Service: 1/11/2021-11/19/2021
• Living Stipend: $635 biweekly;
• Health Insurance: Provided at no cost;
• Education Award: $6,095 upon successful completion of the program
• Member Assistance Program: Free access to confidential mental health services, medical advocacy, financial assistance, legal assistance, life coaching and more…

Responsibilities

• Work with Host Site staff to develop and implement watershed-related field projects.
• Assist Host Site staff in the completion of watershed-related plans.
• Recruit and manage volunteers on field and service projects; ensure participant safety on all projects.
• Develop materials (brochures, posters, PowerPoint presentations) to use in community presentations.
• Conduct community outreach to educate community stakeholders about watershed-related issues.
• Work with schools and/or youth groups to develop field projects or educational presentations.
• Maintain accurate personnel, safety and project records.
• Complete and submit required program reports in a timely manner.
• Help complete and submit relevant grants.
• Help develop and write watershed-related plans, proposals and reports.

Qualifications

Required:

• College degree (B.A./B.S.), preferably in watershed, agriculture, environment, or education related field.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, ability to pass a motor vehicle records check, US Citizenship or ability to work in the US.
• Strong service ethic and desire to serve the community and the environment.
• Ability to provide personal transportation to worksites, housing, and trainings.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• Previous watershed-related experience, fieldwork, data collection & analysis or plan development.
• Previous teaching or volunteer management experience.
• Ability to work with and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Open and adaptable to new environments, different perspectives and rural communities.
• Previous work or volunteer experience with local stakeholder, watershed or natural resource groups.

Note: While this position description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position, it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All Montana Conservation Corps positions may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities.

Application Information

• Deadline: 9/20/2020
• Questions? Email Mitch Lassa.  Or call 406-587-4475

MCC seeks to provide access and opportunity to a diverse group of staff and participants, while continuing to identify and reduce barriers to being involved in our organization and programs.  We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Planet Cents, is a world-scale solution to get millions of people in action to end our global climate crisis. 

The Interns roles are flexible, virtual, project-based, and unpaid. No time commitment. Gain experience and maybe benefit from business and personal development coaching.

Must Haves:

• Interest and/or experience/education in the environmental space
• Utmost integrity and work ethic!
• Self-managing
• Accountability, conscientiousness, initiative, self-discipline and motivation
• Proficiency in English, (written, verbal, listening) - absolutely critical!
• STRONG ATTENTION TO DETAIL!
• Adherence to deadlines
• RESPONSIVENESS & SENSE OF URGENCY!
• COMMITMENT to the internship – NO FLAKES!

Qualifications / If you don't have these, do not apply!! 

Skills needed vary, and some needed skills (one or some you have) include:

• Customer relations
• Investor relations
• Market research – mostly online; some offline – This is a large amount of the work right now.
• Legal - Specifically corporate (bylaws, contracts, governance, etc.,) & securities – initially U.S., later international
• Finance – Pricing research, analysis, modeling, and projections
• Graphic design
• Public relations
• Sales
• Social media marketing
• Video production

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to email, or send message to Leslie Sheridan on Linkedin, with the word “Intern” at the top of your message, your KEY SKILLS, (from above,) where you saw this post, and attach your resume. DO NOT send paragraphs!

Solar United Neighbors ensures that every Minnesota resident has equal access to solar education, competitive pricing for solar and other distributed energy technologies, and the opportunity to participate in the state’s energy transformation. Solar United Neighbors is dedicated to the vision that if a large and diverse number of people have a financial stake in the clean energy economy, they will fight for it. By building, demonstrating, promoting, and advocating for ways for people to financially benefit from clean energy, we build a broad new constituency for change.

Internship Overview

Solar United Neighbors seeks a Solar Policy and Advocacy Intern to provide support to our state and national programs. Projects will primarily focus on assisting with policy research, developing presentations and other materials, and advocacy outreach initiatives. Additional tasks may include online and administrative support.

• The intern must have an interest in solar energy in an advocacy context;
• Strong research and writing skills;
• Be able to multitask and be organized and detail-oriented;
• Be comfortable self-managing their efforts working on short and long-term projects; and
• Have an upbeat attitude with a willingness to work on various high priority projects.

Note: The intern should have their own laptop computer to work off of during the internship.

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to email a resume and cover letter with the internship title in the subject line:

• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
• At this time, all Solar United Neighbors internships are remote.

TRC serves a broad range of clients in government and industry, implementing complex projects from initial concept through permitting, construction and operation. 

Position Overview

The Solar PV Design Engineer will work directly with TRC Lead Engineers in a consulting environment to support commercial, and utility scale Solar PV systems. Position will include performing calculations, working with engineering programs, design/drafting in AutoCAD, leading site visits, coordinating project teams.

Additional Locations:

• Raleigh, NC - RAL
• San Francisco, CA - Sansome St - SFO
• Arlington, VA

Responsibilities

Tasks:

• Specification development for Solar PV design packages including solar array layouts, electrical one-lines, and equipment mounting details using AutoCAD for residential, commercial, and utility scale Solar PV systems.
• Takes engineering lead on solar-specific projects to include contract review, progress tracking, and interdepartmental communications.
• Drafts and reviews energy yield calculations using tools such as PVSYST.
• Use Excel spreadsheets and calculations to size Solar PV systems and put together detailed material lists.
• Lead site visits to gather notes and take pictures of existing conditions to aid in design.
• Review site visit details to determine interconnection requirements and PV system potential issues.
• Work with project teams to provide technical assistance and design services for proposals including putting together Solar PV module layouts using AutoCAD showing module location, shading buffer, fencing, etc.
• Put together Zoning Site Plans showing module locations, fencing, site access, buffer plans, etc. using AutoCAD.
• Track actual costs for each project and project estimated final cost to build.
• Lead permitting process and Interconnection process.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• BSEE or related engineering field.
• 5+ years' experience using AutoCAD, PV Syst, or similar tools.

A 501(c)3 public charity, the Minnesota Land Trust has been working with landowners and local communities since 1991 to protect and enhance Minnesota’s increasingly threatened lands and waters.

Summary of Position

The Paralegal is responsible for providing assistance to Land Trust Staff Attorneys in order to complete conservation easements, fee title real estate transactions, and other projects. The position includes responsibility for ordering and analyzing title commitments and surveys, assisting in the resolution of title issues, and other assignments.

The Paralegal works closely with the two Staff Attorneys, another Paralegal, Conservation Program Managers, and the Stewardship Director on individual projects. The Paralegal reports to the Sr. Staff Attorney.

Location: This is a full time position based in Saint Paul.

Responsibilities

1. Order and analyze title commitments and surveys, draft closing documents, draft title memos for review by Staff Attorneys, prepare for closings, and obtain final documents and title insurance policies.
2. Assist as needed in legal review of conservation easements, amendments, options, purchase agreements, mortgage subordinations, access easements, utility easement confinements, board approvals, and other components of real estate transactions as directed by Staff Attorneys.
3. Organize and maintain files for all title and survey documents before and after transactions are completed.
4. Assist in meeting grant requirements by organizing submissions and requests for reimbursements.
5. Communicate on a regular basis regarding project issues, status, timelines, and other matters.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

1. A bachelor’s degree, paralegal or legal training, and at least 3 years’ experience as a paralegal in the area of real estate.
2. Excellent communication and writing skills, ability to work with a wide variety of individuals, and desire to be part of a mission-driven conservation organization.
3. Well organized, self-directed, attentive to details, and responsive to deadlines.
4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs and demonstrated expertise in databases and information management systems.
5. Ability to work from home with support.

Compensation

• Salary will be based on qualifications and experience and will range from $55,000 to $75,000.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to email a resume, unofficial transcript, and a short writing sample to Sue Martinez on or before October 5, 2020.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Position Overview

The Document Control Scientist is responsible for creation and/or acquisition, tracking and maintenance of R&D technical documents related to formulations, raw materials, and other department projects. This position communicates directly with internal and external partners related to formula, raw material and other technical document and project-related tasks. Responsible for ongoing maintenance of R&D document files and preparation, review and routing of regulatory-related and technical documentation in support of product development process.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with/Prepare, review, update, track and maintain records of all technical documents and relevant development projects (in collaboration with R&D formulation team and/or NAI cross-functional team members), including but not limited to:
  
  • Formula Genesis reports
  • Label copies
  • Raw material specifications
  • Product specifications
  • Product justifications
  • Master batch records
  • Testing requests
  • Testing results
  • Material transfer requests
  • Document change requests
  • Technical reports
• Assist in ensuring formula/raw material related documentation is routed to appropriate cross-functional team members in correspondence with NAI processes
• Organize and maintain raw material and product certifications for NAI customers
  • Request, evaluate, update and maintain required certification documents for raw materials and/or formulas
  • Organize certification files for periodic audit by external certifying bodies
  • Liaise with external certifying body representatives for review of NAI certification documentation
• Support, organize and track qualification of new, existing and replacement raw materials and alternate suppliers as assigned
• Request, receive, review and evaluate, track, and maintain raw material documentation for NAI customer formulas and R&D projects
  • Liaise with raw material supplier representatives for raw material documentation and/or information
  • Organize and track requests/receipt of raw material documents for R&D benchtops, pilot and production.
  • Review raw material documentation for accuracy and R&D requirements
  • Collaborate with R&D formulation team on raw material document updates or identified issues
  • Maintain raw material documentation files for updates
  • Assist in sending and receiving compliance documents from raw material suppliers
• Assist in preparation of regulatory and technical documents
• Request, receive, and track raw material sample requests for R&D benchtop and pilot trials
  • Ensure R&D pilot lab has required materials for benchtop and pilot trials
  • Collaborate with R&D formulation team to request, organize and track raw material samples and in-house materials for benchtop and pilot trials
  • Submit raw material samples for testing/evaluation and track status and results
  • Collaborate with R&D formulation team and/or raw material supplier representatives on out of spec testing results
  • Label and track raw material samples for clinical trials
• Build strategic relationships and maintain effective and professional communication with raw material suppliers in collaboration with NAI Purchasing team
  • Support Purchasing team in sourcing raw materials and obtaining necessary documentation to support evaluation of raw materials
• Provide on-going internal and external technical support to ensure benchtop, pilot and production needs are met and customer requests are satisfied.
• Assist in coordination of special projects as needed, such as but not limited to clinical studies, International Product Development and Registration documentation
• Lead NAI conducted stability protocols for NAI customers
  • Collaborate with R&D formulation team in creation of stability protocols
  • Implement and track activities related to NAI stability protocols
  • Monitor product samples and submit for lab analysis
  • Gather, evaluate and summarize stability test results
  • Collaborate with R&D formulation team in review of stability data

Qualifications

• Requires a four year college or university degree or its equivalent in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Requires a minimum of two years industry R&D or Quality experience, ideally with two years of related experience. Some knowledge of industry regulations – US or international a plus.
• Possess knowledge and practical experience with nutraceutical or food ingredients and documentation, reviewing and summarizing analytical data, and a firm foundation in chemistry, mathematics, pharmaceutics and/or food science
• Proficient in oral and written communication skills as well as effective organizational skills and the ability to make presentations and recommendations in the area of responsibility
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally in a cross functional team environment and with external customers
• Must have computer literacy, including word processing and spreadsheet software
• Must have sound judgment and decision-making skills

Natural Alternatives International is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are a family business, rooted in pharmaceutical manufacturing (Botulinum Toxin & Hyaluronic Acid injections), which has expanded into the nutritional arena. This includes the acquisition of 23,000 acres of Tibetan highlands and construction of a 300,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art pharmaceutical-grade sustainable research and manufacturing facility. We are excited to be the newest members of NPA (Nutritional Product Association).

Position Overview

We are looking for technical product or account manager to fill our open Ingredients Account Executive position. This role will help our clients to create concepts and all the way to finished products in stores. On our team, you will continue moving our organization to even larger levels of sales, innovation, and management. We welcome enthusiastic, responsible, problem-solving person that is longing to grow with the company.

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

• Build relationships with key contacts at all levels from chemists and purchasing to executive level/management.
• Organize lunches and/or dinners with customers as needed, subject to approval.
• Manage customer follow-up and participate in key trade organizations and shows.
• Maintain sales tools.
• Maintain customer visits calendar and provide weekly schedule in advance.
• Update CRM system with latest contact information and sales notes along with customer follow-up, samples, monthly reports, expense reports, monthly forecasts and target accounts.
• Provide weekly call reports to President.
• Work with customer service to resolve any customer issues.
• Work with Marketing department to ensure that latest concept books, technical sheets and all relevant marketing materials are being shared with customers.
• Increase in Sales.
• The Account Manager will call on bench chemists, research and development teams, product development and marketing, purchasing managers and industry consultants.

Position Overview

SolarEdge is seeking a Field Service Engineer, Midwest. The Field Service Engineer is responsible for providing on site customer support for SolarEdge products installed in the field. The primary scope of the technical support is to provide response to the customer regarding the proper operation of SolarEdge products for the customer's application and intended use.

Requisition ID: 1013

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to problems that range from simple product troubleshooting to complex integration and interface scenarios.
• Maintain extensive and constant engagement with installers and end user customers with the goal to grow relationships, provide training and better the SolarEdge brand.
• Support Customer Service, Sales and Marketing in their activities to identify and develop business opportunities.
• Advise customers concerning equipment operation, maintenance, or programming.
• Answer inbound calls and e-mails from customers and contractors in a prompt, knowledgeable, and courteous manner documenting all information into call tracking system.
• Provide pre-sales information about SolarEdge’s products.
• Reinstall software programs or adjust settings on existing software to fix machine malfunctions.
• Travel to distributors, installers or end user customers to provide service or provide emergency repair service.
• Provide support in the troubleshooting and diagnosis of grid tie solar inverter issues encountered in the installation and start up products by using general knowledge, product schematics, data stored in knowledgebase, and other sources of information available.
• Work together with operations to validate the authorization to release parts needed to solve problems encountered by customers and contractors.
• Provide updates to knowledge database used by other technical support representatives with new troubleshooting information discovered in the resolution of customer calls.
• Manage the monitoring database of customer installations.
• Document all activity in Salesforce and other database software platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to build rapport and establish/keep working relationships with customers, peers and managers.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics with a good understanding of high voltage and measurement equipment.
• Ability to communicate distinctly and effectively in English using proper grammar to effectively answer all customer inquiries promptly and accurately.
• General understanding of Microsoft Office products and the ability to adapt to other computer systems quickly and utilize them efficiently while on the phone with a caller.
• Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork and build enduring relationships.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Preferred BSEE, BSME or equivalent (including practical experience with large scale distributed solar installations). Minimum of an Associate's degree Power Electronics, Renewable Electrical Systems, and electro-technical field or other electrical concepts training.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and PV system regulatory codes for PV installations, including but not limited to the National Electrical Code, NEC 690, PV Power System installation, UL1741, IEE1547, for the interconnection of distributed resources with power systems, FERC661, etc. Exceptional listening and questioning skills.
• Basic understanding of IP network technology would be helpful.
• Strong electrical and electronic troubleshooting skills.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a Technical role, including 1 year that is a customer facing role.
• At least two years of experience in a professional customer service, technical helpline, or remote support profession.
• This is a remote position requiring significant travel. Local travel and distance, must be able to travel greater than 50%.
• Must be flexible for all shifts - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week service as required.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Must be able to deal with customers under stressful and sometimes adverse conditions.
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a very fast-paced environment.
• Technical knowledge of SolarEdge products and related applications is a plus.
• Familiarity with competitive products is a plus.
• US and international travel required.

Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring the best and brightest who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with fourteen offices across the U.S.

Earthjustice is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization. In 2017, Earthjustice created Earthjustice Action, a 501(c)(4) organization, to provide enhanced lobbying and political advocacy. Earthjustice Action advocates and lobbies to defend and strengthen the federal environmental laws that Earthjustice’s litigators depend on in court. Its mission also includes fighting to ensure just and equitable clean energy legislation; ensuring access to justice and restoring the integrity and impartiality of the federal judiciary. Earthjustice Action does not endorse candidates for public office.

Position Overview

The Earthjustice Action Director is responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, and management of Earthjustice Action’s day-to-day work. Reporting to Earthjustice’s V.P of Policy and Legislation, the Director will craft a long-term strategic vision for the organization that sets clear and achievable legislative and policy goals, develops consistent metrics for evaluating performance, and builds the financial, political, and organizational muscle to achieve the outcomes we seek.

The Earthjustice Action Director will work closely with staff from Earthjustice, and, in particular, with Earthjustice’s 20-person Policy and Legislation Team and Earthjustice leadership who serve as officers of Earthjustice Action. In some cases, Earthjustice staff will work directly on Earthjustice Action projects, and the Director will be responsible for coordinating and supervising that work as necessary.

Note: This position can be located in San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

ADVANCEMENT OF EQUITY AND INCLUSION (5%)

• Assist in efforts to cultivate diversity, equity and inclusion within the organization and the broader environmental movement.
• Contribute to Earthjustice’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) mission through involvement in trainings and internal working groups.

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP (25%)

• Work with the President, Board of Trustees and senior staff of Earthjustice Action to build the organization’s vision and strategic plan and refresh them in response to changing political circumstances.
• Partner with Earthjustice’s Communications department to create and convey a compelling and inspiring vision for the C4 to supporters and others.
• Partners with Earthjustice’s Development team to create and implement plans to build a sustainable income stream for the C4, starting with a target of raising $6M over five years. That plan will include cultivating individual major individual donors and planning events for groups of donors.
• Provide strategic support to Earthjustice Action’s President and the Chair of Earthjustice Action’s Board of Trustees.
• Develop a strong relationship with Earthjustice Action board members, and assist in recruiting new board members when required.

PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION (50%)

• Serve as spokesperson for Earthjustice Action.
• Work with Earthjustice’s Policy and Legislation and Communications teams to design and implement advocacy initiatives to influence legislation in accordance with Earthjustice Action’s strategic plan. These initiatives may involve paid, earned, and social media developed in concert with the Communications team, as well as phone-banking and other advocacy tactics.
• Develop, maintain and expand trusting relationships with senior staff of key Congressional decision makers.
• Work with Communications Department and/or vendors to maintain an effective Earthjustice Action website.
• Represent Earthjustice Action at appropriate national and state 501(c)(4) coalitions and at any issue-specific coalitions that are created for better collaboration across (c)(4) activities that Earthjustice Action has prioritized.
• Retain and supervise vendors as necessary to implement Earthjustice Action’s programmatic goals.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION (20%)

• Working as necessary with Earthjustice Action’s President, Board Chair, General Counsel and other staff, as well as Earthjustice staff, the Director will:
• Plan and execute biannual board meetings.
• Write program reports for board members and supporters.
• Maintain and improve Earthjustice Action’s bylaws, structures and processes.
• Develop and manage Earthjustice Action’s annual budget.
• Coordinate Earthjustice Action’s annual proposed budget with the results of Earthjustice’s annual lobby budget review.
• Recruit, hire and supervise additional staff when necessary and appropriate.
• Ensure legal compliance of Earthjustice Action’s projects and activities.
• Supervise Earthjustice Action’s annual audit and the production of its 990 form.

Qualifications

• Eight years’ experience with the legislative and/or political process
• Bachelors, Masters or JD
• Ability to work with populations having diverse backgrounds and promote equity and inclusion for staff, donors and coalition members
• Proven leadership skills
• Deep understanding of the federal legislative and political process, and a proven ability to develop and implement strategies for influencing those processes
• Experience in planning and executing advocacy campaigns, including campaigns that involve traditional, digital and social media, both earned and paid
• Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations
• Contributes to recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Proven leader, coach and motivator of staff.
• Fundraising experience
• Experience formulating and tracking budgets
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to build, work with, and deepen relationships with coalitions
• Experience leading a 501(c)(4) organization
• Experience planning and executing paid phone banks
• Experience working with a board of directors
• Experience working in a law firm or other environment. requiring frequent engagement with lawyers
• Supervisory experience
• Political campaign experience
• Knowledge of U.S. environmental laws

Compensation

• Salary range, $134,000 to $156,700, is based on experience and location.
• We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits.

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to email the following:

• Resume.
• Cover Letter.
• Brief writing sample.

Note: No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.

Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.

Over the course of its nearly 70-year history, Natural Lands has helped preserve more than 125,000 acres. It owns and stewards 43 nature preserves and one public garden across two states and 13 counties. These 23,000 acres include many of the most spectacular and diverse properties in the region, which are enjoyed by more than 125,000 visitors annually. Natural Lands also holds more than 400 conservation easements on 22,000 additional acres, and assists local communities and municipalities, individuals, and partner organizations in pursuing open space and conservation goals. As a result, nearly five million people live within five miles of lands under Natural Lands’ protection.

Position Overview

Natural Lands, a vibrant, regional, nonprofit organization and leader in land conservation, natural resource stewardship, and public engagement, seeks a Vice President to lead its conservation efforts.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the senior leadership of a multi-faceted conservation organization, extend its impact in open space preservation and land use planning, advance the organization’s efforts to improve access to thriving green spaces in urban communities, and guide its response to emerging challenges such as climate change and an arriving wave of sprawl in the extended Philadelphia region. The position calls for a strategic thinker who is deeply committed to Natural Lands’ mission. Candidates should possess the vision, knowledge, and leadership talent necessary to guide the “saving open space” portion of Natural Lands’ mission. They should also have extensive experience in crafting and successfully implementing sophisticated land preservation or real estate transactions and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice.

Conservation Services:

• Natural Lands’ conservation services department consists of 15 professionals responsible for:
• permanent land protection, to include both fee and conservation easement acquisitions for Natural Lands and its partners;
• providing consulting services to municipalities, individuals, and partners to include conservation-minded zoning and subdivision ordinance revisions, park and open space plans, natural resource stewardship plans, and more;
• leadership participation in an initiative aimed at protecting and improving water quality within the entire Delaware River watershed;
• administering a multi-county conservation landscape initiative on behalf of the state conservation agency;
• stewardship of more than 400 existing easements;
• an urban program that is increasing equitable access to the outdoors in Philadelphia and four other under-resourced communities in the region;
• Cartography in support of the department, the broader department, and clients.

The department has earned a reputation for excellence and effectiveness that has enabled it to preserve more than 47,000 acres via nearly 500 transactions in the past 20 years. This includes some of the region’s most complex real estate projects. Most recently, the organization completed preservation of a 1,505-acre tract in suburban Philadelphia through a mix of acquisition and limited development that yielded a new 520-acre nature preserve and more than 30 eased properties sold to private conservation buyers.

Its planning expertise is similarly impactful. More than 140 municipalities have advanced their own open space goals with assistance from Natural Lands. This includes 51 that have adopted the organization’s Growing Greener: Conservation by Design ordinance model; an approach that results in preservation of as much as 60% of land in new developments.

Natural Lands also has a growing presence in urban areas in the Philadelphia area, working to provide residents in under-resourced areas with greater access to green spaces. To date, it has undertaken projects in Philadelphia, Chester, Coatesville, and Pottstown. These include helping to improve neighborhood parks and providing educational programming and outdoor experiences for school children.

The Opportunity:

The Vice President of Conservation Services will arrive at a time of remarkable growth and opportunity. New properties like Stoneleigh – our public garden – and other recent, high-profile successes have positioned the organization to extend its impact even further. Despite the continued stresses and economic consequences of the COVID pandemic, the organization remains operationally and fiscally strong and well positioned to weather the challenges that lie ahead.

The Vice President will work with the President, the senior management team, the Conservation Services department and the Board of Trustees to make the most of this momentum.

Responsibilities

The key objectives for the Vice President include:

• Strategic leadership: Pursue the goals of the current three-year strategic plan and help lay the groundwork for the next plan, which will take effect in July 2021. As a member of the senior management team, actively participate in the strategic and operational management of the broader organization.
• Department management: Inspire and empower a staff of seasoned professionals and rising conservation leaders. Optimize a complex budget and the profitability of the fee-for-service consulting function. Ensure the work is completed to the highest standards and that the department continues to meet all regulatory and legal standards.
• Land Preservation: Guide the existing land preservation staff, providing expertise in crafting complex, multi-faceted transactions. Seek out and implement projects as needed. Support the Board’s Conservation Programs Committee in thoughtfully vetting real estate projects.
• Steward Relationships with Essential Partners: Assume responsibility for and maintain existing, strong relationships with critical foundation and public partners. Further the organization’s reputation for excellence.
• Urban Conservation: Work with the President and members of the Communications and Engagement department to advance our efforts to expand access to and appreciation for green spaces in urbanized communities in the region.
• Diversity: Pursue vigorously and visibly a commitment to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the department’s work, including hiring and partnership building. Lead efforts to address environmental injustice and inequity via the organization’s conservation work.
• Fundraising: Embrace Natural Lands’ culture of philanthropy through both relationship building and, where appropriate, direct fundraising, with an emphasis on relationship management and solicitation visit participation to help advance conservation aspects of the mission.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will bring many of the following qualifications and attributes:

• Informed passion and sense of urgency for the mission of Natural Lands
• Vision, knowledge, and leadership talent necessary to guide the “saving open space” portion of Natural Lands’ mission into the future and to contribute to the organization’s broader strategic direction;
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in conservation, real estate, land use planning, or a related field. Experience at a land trust preferred but individuals with relevant experience in other fields will be considered. Past work experience in the private sector is beneficial; experience in under-resourced communities will be a plus;
• Clear record of success in strategic and operational management; ability to lead in a collaborative way;
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental justice, DEIA;
• In depth land protection or real estate experience and expertise; ability to formulate and execute complex transactions;
• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive; an eye for creative opportunities tied to a commitment to accountability and results;
• Excellent relationship builder and steward; ability to successfully establish, sustain and strengthen relationships with key public and private funders, regulators, partners, public officials;
• Relationships with a culturally, economically, and ethnically diverse set of stakeholders;
• Knowledge of/experience with emerging issues such as climate change, land use trends, and environmental justice;
• Fundraising experience is desired, particularly with foundations and public agencies; aptitude for donor relationship management and advancement;
• Very strong communication skills; superb writing and editing ability; demonstrated experience as a highly effective public speaker; demonstrated cultural competency; and
• An advanced degree would be an asset but is not required.

Organizational Background

Saving open space has been at the core of Natural Lands’ mission since its founding. The organization was among the early pioneers in private land conservation in the United States and, over the decades, has earned a reputation as expert at accomplishing complex preservation projects. Similarly, Natural Lands has maintained a long-standing commitment to carefully stewarding land. Its natural resource management staff is nationally regarded and has a depth of expertise in a wide variety of restoration techniques.

Connecting people to the outdoors is a more recent area of mission focus. Over the past decade, Natural Lands has embraced fully its responsibility to share the benefits of access to nature and inspire future conservationists. As a result, visitation to its preserves has more than doubled, more than 6,000 people attend public events annually, and a robust volunteer program provides thousands of hours of service each year.

To Apply

• Click here to apply using our online application system. Follow the application instructions to submit your resume and letter of interest. Address correspondence to Jeni W. Albany, Director of Human Resources.
• Inquiries and nominations may be directed in confidence to: Jeni Albany, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management, Natural Lands
• Material received by September 30, 2020 will be assured full consideration.
• Please mention how you learned of this opening.

Natural Lands seeks to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We aim to build a workplace where employees feel empowered to be their full, authentic selves.

We’ve honed our experience and become an established brand and leader in the Upper Valley, and now serve Vermont, New Hampshire, Western Massachusetts, and just installed our first solar tracker in California.

We are growing rapidly and we’re committed to hiring exceptional, self-motivated team members and providing them with all the tools they need to be successful.

• Click here for further company background.

Overview

We are growing our solar installation team and are excited to find full time Solar Electricians to perform electrical work associated with the installation of Solaflect’s solar Trackers at residential and commercial sites.

If you’re intrigued by innovative ways to replace fossil fuel with renewable energy, and you want to join an energized team of hard-working, smart and fun people committed to rapidly expanding the adoption of solar, we may just have a role for you.

Responsibilities

What You'll be doing as a Solar Electrician:

• Work off electrical design and layout plans to complete Tracker installations
• Effectively communicate with project engineer, team members, sub-contractors and customers
• Install and wire Trackers, modules, inverters and interconnections
• Assist with permit applications and inspections
• Troubleshooting and service calls as needed
• Maintain a safe, clean and respectful jobsite, truck and shop
•   Work closely with our sales and engineering teams to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency

Qualifications

What we'll want you to have:

• Registration in the state of Vermont and New Hampshire as a licensed electrician; MA is a bonus. (Note that Solaflect will also consider and support individuals interested in becoming Apprentice Electricians.)
• Solar-related work and experience preferred, but not required
• Residential and small commercial electrical experience
• Ability and willingness to work in extreme environments – e.g. snow/rain, hot sun, crawl spaces
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation
• Ability to interact effectively with suppliers, consultants, sales staff and customers
• Ability to learn new software and online tools to aid project development and design
•  Excellent verbal and written communication, and listening skills
• Ability and confidence to work independently
• Self-motivated, hard working, with a high level of organization and planning skills
• Plenty of positive energy and a history of contributing to healthy team environments

Compensation

• Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Click here for further company background.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to email your resume and cover letter. 
• Please specify your license level and the states where it is active in your application.

Responsibilities

Internship Description:

Are you a technologist that likes to keep on top of real-world uses of AI, blockchain, IoT and other emerging technologies? Are you interested in the future of sustainability, and how it will be impacted by our increasingly digital economy? Do you ever wonder about the environmental footprint of that phone in your pocket, and wonder how you could help minimize it? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you could be a good fit for interning with WWF as we build and deploy innovative partnerships with leading tech companies aimed at driving conservation impact.

Gain valuable experience in corporate social responsibility and sustainability while supporting the world's leading conservation organization. The Private Sector Engagement (PSE) team is looking for a self-motivated, innovative, creative, and analytical thinker who can help support WWF's efforts to build cause-related marketing, transformational business, philanthropic and/or employee engagement relationships with corporate partners in the tech sector, aimed at advancing WWF's conservation mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Contributes to WWF's corporate partnership strategy focused on the tech sector -- supporting supervisor as we identify tech firms for engagement, develop partnership concepts and proactively pitch to leading tech firms.
• Lends analytical insights to the PSE team by conducting ongoing research on the latest tech trends, best-in-class sector partnerships and opportunities for proactive engagement.
• Works collaboratively with other departments across WWF, including those on our Goal teams driving on-the-ground conservation impact, in the development of innovative project ideas involving emerging tech solutions and expertise.
• Plans and participates actively in team brainstorms on unique ways to engage specific tech companies/industries based on shared priorities and maximum impact.
• Helps coordinate the implementation of the new tech sector employee engagement program, aimed at building relationships with tech employees through unique volunteer opportunities, events and giving opportunities.
• Tracks, coordinates with and learns from other tech sector relationships across the rest of WWF US and other WWF offices around the world.
• Provides additional support as needed to help advance this work.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required, with a preference for those with a Masters' degree or working towards a Masters' degree.
• Knowledge of and interest in the technology sector and emerging technologies, as well as the ability to make sense of complex technologies and technological concepts for various audiences.
• Strong verbal and written communications background, and an ability to write, deliver and evaluate communications for specific audiences and outcomes.
• Experience in new business development, sustainability and/or marketing.
• Strong research, writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Excel. Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and HTML.
• Organized, self-motivated and flexible.
• Demonstrates a history of leadership, initiative and accountability for work. Ability to work independently and deliver against deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to work in a team environment across institutional and reporting lines with accuracy and professionalism.
• Connections to contacts in the tech sector is a plus. Familiarity with sustainability at tech companies is a plus.

Location:

• San Francisco, California
• (Remote during Covid-19 pandemic and open to candidates outside of CA)

Compensation:

• Paid

To Apply:

• Please click "Apply on Company Website" below to submit a resume & cover letter through our Careers page.
• https://careers-wwfus.icims.com/jobs/search, IN-21011

Please note: WWF does not provide VISA sponsorship to interns.

As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.

New Jersey Conservation Foundation was formed in 1960 as the Great Swamp Committee. Within a few years, a small group of citizens successfully fought a plan by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to build the region’s fourth major airport in the middle of the ecologically-critical Great Swamp near Morristown.

This fight led to the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge —New Jersey’s first National Wildlife Refuge, and the first federally-designated wilderness east of the Mississippi.

Position Overview  

New Jersey Conservation Foundation is seeking a full time staff member to join our team in the City of Camden. The successful candidate for this Outreach Manager, Camden Parks & Greenways position will work to improve community health and livability by engaging residents and community partners in the region to enhance access to parks, gardens, rivers, trails, programming, and community green spaces.

Note: The position can be tailored for the successful candidate and provides an opportunity for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• We are seeking candidates who are familiar with Camden’s neighborhoods and demographics;
• Enjoy working with the public and partner organizations;
  Have strong organizational and communication skills;
• Have experience coordinating and hosting events;
• Have a baseline understanding of environmental issues and topics;
• Are comfortable working outside in varying weather conditions; and
• Are able to work nights and weekends as needed, especially during Spring and Fall.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience preferred. 

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time, health insurance, life insurance and a 401k plan.

To Apply

• Qualified candidates should click "Apply" below to email a cover letter and resume to Maria Hauser.
• You may also send a fax to (908) 234-1189 or mail to Maria Hauser, NJ Conservation Foundation, 170 Longview Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931. 
• Check out our website for additional information about New Jersey Conservation Foundation.

New Jersey Conservation Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

This is accomplished through soil and water conservation, land use planning, small watershed upstream flood control, abandoned mine land reclamation, water quality monitoring, environmental education and wetlands conservation. Administration of the agency is carried out by an Executive Director.

There are five Conservation Commission board members, "Commissioners," representing the five areas of the state into which conservation districts are grouped.

Each of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission's divisions play an important role in furthering the mission of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and conservation districts. The seven divisions include Administration, Conservation Programs, District Services, Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation, Water Quality, Information Technology, and Financial Management/Human Resources.

Position Overview

• Oklahoma Conservation Commission Water Quality Division seeks an Environmental Specialist II (Conservation Planner).
• Conservation Planner position with an emphasis on animal waste management planning.
• This position will be housed in a local conservation district and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) field office to support delivery of U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Bill Programs which specific emphasis on developing comprehensive nutrient management plans.
• The position will work with agricultural producers and other land owners, NRCS, conservation district, and other staff to help land managers adopt management changes that protect natural resources including water, soil, wildlife, and air.
• The position will focus primarily on supporting the voluntary adoption of conservation practices that help restore and protect healthy soils.

Duty Location:

• The position will be located in conservation districts in eastern Oklahoma.
• The majority of work will involve travel within the county of origin.
• Some trips outside the county are required with limited overnight stays possible, particularly for training purposes.

Responsibilities

Employees in this position are expected to:

• Work under the direction of the NRCS District Conservationists and other NRCS and Conservation District team members.
• Meet with landowners to promote farm bill programs, discuss natural resource concerns and solutions to concerns.
• Develop Conservation Plans in cooperation with landowners to include layout of conservation practices and development of a digital record using NRCS Toolkit Software, as well as review of plan and implementation according to agreed upon schedule, incorporating revisions as allowed and needed.
• Maintain detailed records of daily activities.
• Assist customers with program applications.
• Provide outreach for conservation planning and Farm Bill Programs.
• Explain conservation practices to land managers.
• Survey and gather preliminary data for development of conservation plan and conservation practice design.
• Complete USDA provided training on conservation planning, comprehensive nutrient management planning and other specific courses provided to USDA employees.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Required for this position include familiarity and experience with Oklahoma agriculture and its stakeholders, partners and key contacts in the environmental arena.
• The position requires knowledge of a wide variety of soil conservation, agronomic, engineering, hydrologic, biology, and forestry concepts, principles, practices, and methodology in order to independently resolve natural resource problems related to the implementation of soil and water conservation plans and provide area-wide technical assistance.
• Knowledge of cropping systems, rangeland, soils, pasture management, Farm Bill programs, water quality and surveying are preferred.
• Since these positions work closely with the public, the candidates must be outgoing and have excellent communication skills.
• The candidates should also be comfortable working independently but also with team members.
• He/she should be detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills; be proficient with computers and contemporary software packages.
• These positions involve field work performed throughout the year, regardless of weather conditions.
• OCC requires the successful applicants to be a legal resident of the United States and hold or obtain a current driver’s license for the state of Oklahoma.
• Employees will be provided with training and oversight on conservation planning and NRCS programs.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required preferably related to agriculture, natural resource management, or other applicable science.
• A minimum of one year of experience in the agricultural sector is preferred.

Compensation

• Positions are full-time with benefits, unclassified state employee.
• Beginning salary will range from $30,000- $38,000, commensurate with experience.
• Positions currently extend three years, with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funding.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to upload your cover letter, transcript(s), and contact information for references with "Conservation Planner" in the subject line, attn: Shanon Phillips.
• The position will remain open until closed.
• Please read instructions carefully and include all required documents when you submit your application.
• No additional information will be accepted after the application has been submitted.

The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.

To rise to this challenge, we are seeking a Central Regional Field Director to join our national Campaigns Team. The Campaigns Team serves NWF’s national and regional staff, state affiliates, and coalition partners by mobilizing action at the local level (“in the field”) to advance national policy priorities; by growing civic and political power in targeted states to achieve conservation victories; and by building long-term organizational infrastructure and leadership for change that will improve the resilience of wildlife and communities.

Position Overview

The Central Regional Field Director will lead efforts to build and expand conservation power in NWF’s Great Lakes and South Central regions. The position will be responsible for managing and supporting state-based field organizers (contractors and affiliate partners), deepening and cultivating authentic partnerships, and developing targeted campaign strategies, tactics, tools, and trainings that connect and leverage NWF’s national, regional, and affiliate priorities in targeted states along the Great Lakes, the Mississippi River, and the Gulf of Mexico.

This is a remote position for candidates based in a Great Lakes state – Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, e.g. The position reports to the Senior Director of Organizing and Campaigns based in Washington, DC and works in close coordination with Great Lake Regional Center and South Central Regional Center leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Mobilize local support for federal campaigns, including combating climate change, protecting public lands and water resources, restoring wildlife and habitat, and advancing environmental justice goals.
• Recruit and manage relationships with state-based field organizers (consultants, affiliate partners, and/or staff) working with NWF on particular national policy campaigns and priorities; provide strategic guidance, facilitate goal-setting and tracking, and foster multi-way communication and intel-sharing.
• Develop field campaign plans and organizing tactics (virtual townhalls, phonebanks, days of action, e.g.) that are aligned with national, regional, affiliate, and coalition partner priorities.
• Create targeted outreach materials (press releases, LTES, factsheets, petitions, digital content, swag, e.g.), to help generate local media, mobilize grasstops leaders and grassroots activists, and engage with and influence elected and appointed officials on our national priorities.
• Collaborate with NWF communications, digital, policy, lobby, and data teams to provide ongoing campaign support, advocacy trainings, and resources to organizers, affiliates, partners, supporters, and staff to help grow support for wildlife – and win conservation campaigns.
• Identify, create, and foster networks with groups and individuals that will increase NWF’s conservation impact, level of support, and visibility throughout the Great Lakes and South Central regions; cultivate diverse partnerships that strengthen shared advocacy capabilities.
• Identify emerging issues and seek opportunities for additional funding and capacity-building, for national campaigns and Great Lakes and South Central regional offices. 
• Position yourself as a regional conservation leader with key political players, opinion leaders, allied organizations and coalitions to build NWF’s base of support in the Great Lakes and South Central regions.

Qualifications

Qualities we’re looking for include:

• Demonstrated commitment to organizing and movement-building for social change.
• Relevant/related professional experience, including community organizing, issue or policy advocacy, strategic campaign planning and management, virtual organizing, digital advocacy, media relations, political strategy, managing organizers or volunteers, and leading and motivating teams.
• Success implementing core tactics of organizing, including: grassroots and grasstops mobilization, policy-maker engagement, earned/opinion media generation, phone banking, and coalition-building.
• Excels working in diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic professional environments. Relevant experience incorporating the perspectives of frontline communities or communities of color in the impact and outcomes of decision-making around organizing and advocacy is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an effective communication style. Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• Flexible, innovative, and self-motivated to identify priorities and complete work independently and as an integral member of the team.
• Familiarity working with coalitions and/or chapter or affiliate organizational structures a plus.

Note: Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.

Compensation

• $70-$80,000. Salary negotiable.

Benefits:

• NWF values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, 10 days of well-being leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year.
• In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks.
• Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers.

To Apply

• If you meet more than 75% of the qualifications of this description and are passionate about change-making and movement-building, we support your application. If selected, a background check will be conducted.
• Please click on "Apply on Company Website" below to submit a cover letter and resume.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity.

If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.

When it rains, the water has to go somewhere, but for many people, just where it all goes is "out of sight and out of mind." In Roanoke, our stormdrain system discharges all of the stormwater it collects to the Roanoke River or one of its thirteen tributaries, such as Peters Creek, Ore Branch, or Lick Run. From there it flows to Smith Mountain Lake, across the North Carolina border and eventually to Albemarle Sound. 

As a City known for its outdoor activities and amenities, Roanoke recently created a Stormwater Utility to protect the health of the Roanoke River and its tributaries. To that end, Roanoke's Stormwater Utility focuses upon capital stormwater construction projects, water quality initiatives and education, and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure.

Position Overview

The City of Roanoke is seeing a highly qualified applicant to fill the Stormwater Manager position who can direct, plan and coordinate the operation of the Stormwater Division of the Department of Public Works. The Stormwater Division has responsibility for the operation, maintenance and repair of storm drain infrastructure, capital construction of new drainage infrastructure, regulatory compliance of stormwater programs and floodplain management.

Responsibilities

• This position manages and prepares an annual operating budget of approximately $6 million annually. Duties include staff supervision, program management and resource management relative to the inventory, assessment, prioritization and improvement of stormwater facilities, pipes, culverts, manholes, inlets, curbs, ditches, streams, channels, and benchcuts; management of street sweeping and roadway debris removal; downtown street and sidewalk cleaning operations; water quality permit and watershed improvement program; floodplain management; community outreach and education; and the Stormwater Utility ordinance.
• Responsibilities entail accountability based on measurable cost effective results for the substance, efficiency, productivity and quality of activities performed within assigned division.
• Establishes objectives, plans and evaluates operations and the overall effectiveness of the Division's services.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position supervises approximately 50 employees including technical staff and field operations in the Stormwater Division and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, performance and evaluation of division.  
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with major in civil engineering or related field; five to ten years’ experience in construction, maintenance and maintenance of stormwater facilities or related facilities and considerable managerial experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be a Certified Stormwater Manager or obtain certification within 1st year of employment. Credentialed as an Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) through the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure is preferred or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire.  
• Professional Engineer's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia preferred. 

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from citizens, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community orally and in writing.  
• Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.  
• Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret and deal with an extensive variety of variables.  
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables. 

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations:

•  Must be a Certified Stormwater Manager or obtain certification within 1st year of employment.
• Professional Engineer's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia desired.
• Must possess a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.  
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Compensation

• Salary is $70,296.72 - $112,474.96 annually.

Note: This position has a closing date of August 22, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

For each initiative, Climate Imperative is building and strengthening a talented, proven team, and backing it up with whatever is needed to win: world-class technical advice, direct support for decision-makers, targeted communications, and/or public support. The decisions targeted by Climate Imperative represent the largest near-term carbon abatement opportunities around the world. ~

Position Overview

Climate Imperative seeks an Initiative Director, U.S. States Policy to lead Climate Imperative's state strategy and grantmaking efforts, and serve as part of the Climate Imperative leadership team. The Initiative Director will report to the Executive Director of Climate Imperative. While the organization is headquartered in San Francisco, California, the location of this position is flexible.

• Start Timeframe: We seek to have someone in place by Fall 2020.

Climate change is governed by inexorable, physical facts—about carbon sources, accumulation, impacts, and timing, and then, symmetrically, about solutions that work. These facts must inform strategy: they show that avoiding dangerous climate change is only possibly by strong policy to cut carbon, promptly, in the biggest countries.

Climate Imperative is driving to win the most important climate policy decisions. Each Climate Imperative policy initiative aims to save at least three billion tons of CO2e cumulatively by 2050. For each initiative, Climate Imperative is building and strengthening a talented, proven team, and backing it up with whatever is needed to win: world-class technical advice, direct support for decision-makers, targeted
communications, and/or public support. The decisions targeted by Climate Imperative represent the largest near-term carbon abatement opportunities around the world.

The U.S. emits more carbon pollution than any other country, other than China, and we won't solve this existential threat without U.S. leadership. While making progress at the federal level is fraught with challenges at the moment, U.S. states have – and continue to play – a critical leadership role on U.S. climate policy.

The U.S. States Initiative is designed to accelerate and amplify the leadership among the states. Climate Imperative’s States Initiative encompasses a range of strategies tailored to the range of commitment levels, resource distribution, political will, public support, and unique local and regional qualities among the states.

• This is a tremendous opportunity for the right candidate to make a major difference on climate change across the United States.

Position Responsibilities

Climate Imperative seeks an Initiative Director, U.S. States Policy to lead Climate Imperative's state strategy and grantmaking efforts, and serve as part of theClimate Imperative leadership team. The Initiative Director will report to the Executive Director of Climate Imperative.

Specifically, the Initiative Director, U.S. States Policy will be responsible for:

• Understanding the social, economic, institutional, and other forces that could drive or inhibit smart climate and energy policy
• Possessing, and continually enhancing, a keen understanding of which policies, worldwide, can deliver the most carbon abatement; this will include partnering with the Vice President of Energy Innovation and a small analytics team to ensure substantiated data and trends drive the work
• Tracking progress and submitting quarterly reports on progress, obstacles, and strategies, course-correcting as necessary
• Working with the Executive Director from time to time to raise additional funds
• Meeting with funders to present the strategy, work, and results
• Partnering with the CFO for needs related to overall operations management, legal, HR, IT, recruiting, etc.

Along the way, in order to fulfill these responsibilities, the Initiative Director will also contribute to the broader effort by:

• Helping to identify top policy targets that fit the mission of the Climate Imperative Foundation
• Ensuring that partners have a deep understanding of the decision-making venue and the intervention points
• Consulting with relevant experts to build a clear and concise, and metricdriven campaign strategy
• Identifying key NGOs and partner organizations to regrant who can run the state or regional strategy
• Developing packages of grants to implement the strategy
• Ensuring that social justice and equity are reflected in the design, implementation, and impact of the initiative
• Keeping partners (NGOs, funders, regranters, key officials, top experts) happy and connected to and supportive of the work
• Leading decision-making on the initiative
• Serving as a sounding board and resource for other initiative directors and constantly scanning for opportunities to expand the scope of the impact of this initiative, consistent with CIF’s mission
• Celebrate successes along the way

Profile of the Successful Candidate

Climate Imperative seeks a skilled, creative and innovative climate change professional with well-honed leadership skills to spearhead the U.S. States Policy initiative. The successful candidate will have a strong interest and track record in promoting solutions to address climate change, borne of an ability to think strategically – especially in working across the 50 states and U.S. territories. The Initiative Director, U.S. States Policy will balance a range of responsibilities and work to drive the initiative to success.

More specifically, Climate Imperative seeks a dynamic professional who demonstrates the following attributes:

• Seven or more years of work experience leading successful campaigns to achieve policy change
• Undergraduate degree in one or more environmental policy-related fields, including public policy, environmental management, environmental science, international relations, sustainability, law, or sustainable finance; graduate degree strongly preferred
• Keen sense of what it takes to make change in various venues and interest in and familiarity with U.S. politics
• Deep interest, passion, and commitment to reducing climate change; solid understanding of what is at stake combined with the boldness to tackle some of the most complex challenges facing humanity
• Knowledge of the U.S. climate community, which may include an existing network
• Strong people skills, and experience building and maintaining relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The selected candidate will also demonstrate the following qualities:

• Leading with integrity
• Team player, with a commitment to working in a diverse team, respecting cultural sensitivity and differences
• Sets and achieves high-performance expectations which are motivating and results-oriented
• Delivers timely and direct feedback that contributes to team members’ ongoing development
• Promptly resolves problems through timely consultation in an environment of mutual respect
• Ability to work with and advise the Energy Innovation leadership
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with policymakers
• Ability to attract and evaluate partners
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and be flexible in a fast-paced, constantly evolving and collaborative environment
• Collegial approach, excellent interpersonal skills, and a sense of humor
• Willingness and ability to travel, when possible and appropriate
• Comfortable in a startup environment; willing to push the envelope, question the status quo, embrace innovation Innate collaborator; open to input; empowers team, delegates to others
• Ability to understand the intersections of climate change, social justice, federalism and policy
• Lifelong learner with a great sense of humor, action-oriented and politically savvy

Compensation

• This position offers a competitive salary, and excellent benefits.
• We actively welcome all candidates from a wide range of backgrounds who have the skills to fulfill this role – regardless of compensation history

Learn More and Apply

• Please click "Apply on Company Website" below to review the complete position description, which includes detailed application instructions.
• No calls, please.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; earlier applicants may receive priority consideration.
• To be considered, The 360 Group encourages all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

Climate Imperative has exclusively retained The 360 Group of San Francisco to assist with this search.

Founded in 2015 through a collaboration between Oceana, SkyTruth, and Google, GFW became an independent non-profit organization in June 2017. Using cutting edge technology, we create and publicly share map visualizations, data and analysis tools to enable scientific research and drive a transformation in how we manage our ocean. Our major focus is on commercial fishing because it is the most widespread human activity at sea, the most impactful on ocean health, and the most crucial for global livelihoods and food security. By 2030, we aim to monitor and visualize the impact of ocean-going vessels, both industrial and small-scale, that are responsible for the vast majority of the global seafood catch.

We believe human activity at sea should be common knowledge in order to safeguard the global ocean commons for the common good of all.

• For more information, please visit our website. 

Position Overview

GFW seeks a Chief Operations Officer (COO) to provide operating and strategic oversight through a phase of rapid organizational growth.  The COO will be a primary partner to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will be responsible for developing, implementing, and refining GFW’s processes and procedures for finance and accounting, human resources, operations, grants management, and information technology.

The COO will be a principal member of the GFW leadership team, ensuring that the organization remains nimble, flexible, effective, and engaged with international partnerships, funders, staff, and contractors. This position requires a seasoned, mission-focused, and process-minded individual with experience executing on vision and strategy through day-to-day operations, financial oversight, and staff management.  The COO will report to the CEO and will supervise the work of the Finance Director, the Director of Operations & Business Affairs, and the Grants Development Manager.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities 

Strategic Vision & Leadership

• Work with the CEO to develop and manage the ongoing strategy of the organization.
• Set annual performance goals and the organizational planning and evaluation processes in collaboration with the leadership team.
• Work with the CEO and Board of Directors to create robust agendas for board meetings.
• Participate in Board of Directors meetings, providing updates to and seeking feedback from members on operating and financial performance to inform high-level decision making and strategy.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to a dynamic and energetic team, including helping to create staff development plans, and ensure that all staff members have the resources they need to succeed.
• Support staff in conducting internal program evaluations.

Finance & Accounting

• Supervise the work of the Finance Director and oversee the full range of financial and accounting functions and systems so that:
  • All financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and analyses provide meaningful information for senior management and Board decision-making.
  • All business policies and accounting practices are compliant and scalable.
  • The organization is audit and tax-ready when needed.
  • The highest level of ethics is employed in accounting operations and decision-making.
  • The organization has sufficient reserves and solvency.

Human Resources & Business Affairs

• Supervise the work of, and collaborate, with the Director of Operations & Business Affairs
  • Develop and support functions and systems including:
    • Creating fair, equitable, and competitive compensation across the organization and employee geographies.
    • Supporting effective and impactful recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, and retention.
    • Fostering a highly inclusive culture that ensures team members’ organizational outcomes are met.
    • Ensuring compliance with country and local regulations.
  • Negotiate and review contractual terms and conditions ranging from procurement of services to partner and funder agreements and engage outside counsel when necessary.
  • Guide the organization’s risk management strategies in a comprehensive way to assess and evaluate risk across the organization and create monitoring and mitigation strategies.

Grants Development & Management

• Supervise the work of the Grants Development Manager and in collaboration:
  • Establish user-friendly and appropriate systems to meaningfully track progress, facilitate reporting, and make sound decisions.
  • Ensure tax and other regulatory compliance in the use of grant funds.
  • Guide the development and integration of grants management CRM and knowledge management systems for the organization.
  • Oversight of adherence to grant and contract strategy.
  • Oversee grants management system and processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting to funders.

Information Technology

• Effectively oversee and manage the organization’s infrastructural requirements, including appropriate information technology and work environments in both the UK and DC offices. At a minimum, this will include:
  • All billing and access-control related issues.
  • Implementation and administration of G Suite and company website.
  • Working with the internal IT team and vendors on any and all issues related to systems and desktop support, security, website management and hosting, and IT asset management. 

Qualifications and Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience in an international context, including 3 years overseeing finance and accounting and human resources functions
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Direct experience scaling up organizational infrastructure, including implementation of business processes and systems, at the right time and at the right scale with an eye to the future
• Success and comfort with leading a diverse and energetic virtual staff and international network across cultures, languages, and work styles, with a track record of managing hiring processes and on-boarding procedures
• Ability to motivate individuals and foster team spirit; knowledge of basic human resources issues and experience setting individual and team performance goals and evaluating their execution
• Self-starter who takes initiative, using sound, independent judgment and discretion and seeking guidance and feedback where appropriate—a doer as well as a manager
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art organizational development tools
• Commitment to the mission of GFW and an ability to promote and communicate the philosophy, mission, and values to funders, government officials, and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of other languages, especially Spanish, a plus

Desired Personal Attributes:

• Deep commitment to the values and mission of Global Fishing Watch
• Comfort with working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and locations
• Personable, flexible, tenacious, diplomatic, and respectful demeanor
• Proven ability to serve as a team player and leader to motivate and inspire staff and colleagues
• High energy level, impeccable integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a sense of humor

Compensation and Logistics

• Salary or Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience. GFW offers pension/retirement, health, and other benefits.
• Working Hours/Location: GFW has a globally distributed workforce and supports flexible working, so the pattern of hours will vary according to operational needs and balanced with personal circumstances. This US-based position will require the individual to be based in a time zone that overlaps significantly with London, UK. We have a strong preference for this role to be located in Washington, DC.
• Equal opportunities: GFW is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of skills, experiences, and ideas. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class. Commitment to this process is expected.
• Travel: Periodic domestic and international travel will be required to meet with team members and for workshops. No overtime is payable.

To Apply

• CEA Recruiting is assisting Global Fishing Watch in their recruitment efforts.
• To be considered for a position, interested candidates should click "Apply on Company Website" to  to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements through the link below.
• Please direct all inquiries to CEA Recruiting.
• This position will remain open until filled.

CEA Recruiting works with leading environmental nonprofits, foundations, and businesses to recruit top talent and design effective organizational staffing strategies.

• Come be a part of the Sierra Club's team working to place New York on an irreversible path to decarbonizing the energy economy and equitably transitioning from fossil fuels to 100 percent clean, renewable energy!
• Sierra Club is looking to hire a seasoned, strategic, and innovative campaigner to lead and coordinate our climate campaigns in New York. 
• Candidates should have at least 3 years of demonstrated experience planning and implementing successful campaigns, building and working in coalitions, working with volunteers, strong understanding of, or expertise in, electric and heating sector policies and programs, experience working with attorneys and utilizing legal advocacy, media relations, and advancing regulatory action and policy with state administrative entities.
• Preferred location: New York City, but will consider strong candidates in the Metro NYC area. 

Position Scope

The Campaign Representative is responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of the Beyond Coal campaign strategies and activities in New York and as assigned. 

Collaborates with internal departments, programs, strategic external partners, coalitions, the Atlantic chapter and volunteer leadership to ensure execution of strategic coordinated campaigns to move New York off of fossil fuels to 100% renewable energy and energy efficiency, with no new natural gas infrastructure and increasing electrification of transportation and the building sector.

• Ensures strategic alignment of the state campaign with regional and national goals and objectives. Sets priorities for spending campaign resources and expenses.
• Creates, coordinates and executes, as appropriate, utility-based or state-based campaign work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Oversees day-to-day operational aspects of campaign, acting as a project manager without direct supervisory authority over staff on the team while modeling and supporting a team culture of mutual accountability and dependability.
• Prepares and submits weekly progress reports. Represents the Sierra Club to government officials, the media, business and community leaders, strategic partners and other organizations, and the public.

Job Activities

1. Within a collaborative framework and in consultation with key stakeholders, leads and facilitates the development and implementation of a strategic campaign plan, goals and objectives, for the Sierra Club’s efforts to move New York’s electric sector to 100% clean energy. Develops, executes and manages a strategic campaign, working in collaboration with Sierra Club’s Environmental Law Program, Chapter, Communications Department, Organizing and Digital Strategies capacities, Sierra Club’s programs, and volunteer leadership to ensure the execution of a campaign to win measurable yearly progress in transitioning from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy and equitably scale clean energy solutions.
2. In collaboration with Sierra Club stakeholders, engages key strategic partners in frontline communities, labor partners,, elected and appointed decision makers, clean energy buisness leaders, investor owned utilities and other strategic partners and stakeholders to ensure advancement of Sierra Club’s priorities for a just and equitable clean, renewable energy transition. 
3. Supports and provides technical and policy guidance and training to staff and volunteers.  Acts as a team leader, supporting a culture of mutual dependability, learning, growth, and offers an inspiring and motivating environment for staff and volunteers.
4. Implements Sierra Club best practices regarding the Jemez Principles for Democratic Organizing, justice, equity, and inclusion.  Designs and implements campaign strategies and tactics that are rooted in an equitable transition to clean, renewable energy. 
5. Works with Communications department staff and other appropriate stakeholders on media outreach activities related to the campaign/program. Serves as Sierra Club spokesperson to media outlets and promotes volunteer and partner organization media exposure.
6. In cooperation with Advancement Department, participates in donor and foundation solicitation and cultivation, including meeting with funders and preparation of funder presentations, proposals, and reports.
7. Writes, edits, and reviews educational and advocacy materials.
8. Represents the Sierra Club to government officials, the media, business and community leaders, strategic partners and other organizations, and the public.
9. Supports Sierra Club’s power building goals by ensuring campaign strategies and activities are designed to build a base of leaders and increase and deepen strategic partnerships.  This includes, but is not limited to ensuring Sierra Club participates in strategically aligned coalitions and coalition efforts. Works to develop volunteers and to ensure that volunteers assume meaningful roles in the program/campaign.
10. Handles miscellaneous projects and duties as assigned.

Seasonal Activities:

• Heavier seasonal workloads may occur as a result of project deadlines, staff absences and vacancies, and during peak activity periods.
• Weekend and/or evening work may be required.

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills:

• At least 3 years’ experience in the planning and implementation of advocacy campaigns or strategic initiatives.  Experience should include at least some of the following activities: planning, strategy development and implementation, project management, organizing, lobbying, policy drafting or review, media relations, and working with community, political, labor, and business leaders. 
• Strong grasp of energy policy and regulatory landscape will be weighed heavily; experience in a different field that includes knowledge of legal/policy/regulatory regimes will be considered.
• Demonstrated familiarity with and commitment to incorporating principles of equity, inclusion, and justice into campaign process and outcomes. Demonstrated cultural competence.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, working within a team structure, and ability to effectively convene multiple stakeholders and impartially mediate competing priorities in service to a collective vision and goals.
• Sense of humor, patience, strong emotional intelligence and demonstrated ability to create rapport and inspire trust..
• Takes initiative to identify and act on new opportunities and provide creative, timely problem-solving.
• Project management and facilitation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Public speaking and media presentation ability.
• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required.

Note: This position is represented by a collective bargaining unit and is subject to the terms and conditions of the contract between Sierra Club and Progressive Workers Union

Compensation

• The Sierra Club offers competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience plus excellent benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a retirement savings 401(k) plan.

The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.

Position Overview

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is looking for a seasonal Trail Guide - Naturalist to join our dynamic team. Our ideal Trail Guide candidate is responsible and outgoing and has a passion for the great outdoors. Responsibilities include lots of trail time, hiking and cleaning, basic animal husbandry, emergency response and on-the-spot environmental interpretation.

Hours and Length of Job:

• You will work an average of 40 hours weekly, usually in 10 hour days, giving you 3 days off each week.
• Our season typically lasts through October.

If you are a team player, can hike up to 7 miles a day, love customer service and nature, we’d love to hear from you.

Note: WFR or CPR certifications a plus!

Responsibilities

• Rove park trails and visitor areas to provide informal interpretation
• Provide basic (but excellent) animal husbandry
• Assist with trail maintenance
• Perform basic emergency response
• Deliver exceptional customer service

Qualifications

• Animal husbandry experience
• Trail building or carpentry skills
• Environmental education experience
• NCEE or NAI certification a plus
• Ability to hike up to 5 miles daily

Compensation

• Salary is $13.00 /hour.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Employee discounts
• Complimentary admission to area attractions
• Nature is your office

To Apply

• First, download and fill out the application here to start the conversation.
• Once you have finished, please click "Apply" below to email your application.  

Responsibilities

Job Description Summary:

• Demonstrates basic understanding of applicable environmental laws, environmental best management practices (BMPs), field construction practices, employee environmental training, and working with local, state and federal land management agencies.
• Works with construction management and government agencies to ensure comprehensive environmental compliance throughout all phases of transmission line construction.
• Complete pre-construction surveys within the project right-of-way (ROW) and surrounding areas.
• Inspects, evaluates, and amends project BMPs in accordance with the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and contractual requirements.
• Participate in daily and weekly pre-construction look-ahead meetings.
• Prepare and maintain daily and weekly reports as specified in the project documents.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local environmental permits.
• Strictly adhere to Owner's environmental policies and procedures.
• Conducts daily inspection of construction activities for compliance with all environmental laws and regulations, including ROW grant/special-use authorization, plan of developments (POD), permits/plans, and landowner agreements during construction.
• Serves as technical resource to construction personnel to explain environmental regulations and how they are applied to specific situations.
• Verifies construction work areas, access roads, and features are properly marked and flagged prior to initiation of work.
• Serves as field point of contact for third-party field monitors.
• Identifies, documents, and oversees corrective actions to resolve noncompliance issues.
• Inspects and documents reclamation and re-vegetation activities.
• Maintain good communication with the Owner's Construction Inspection team, EC Source Lead Environmental Inspector, and work crews.

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.

Qualifications

Preferred Skills:

• Education and/or Work Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental resource field
• 1-5 Years’ experience

Skills & Abilities:

• Hazwoper 40HR
• CISEC or CESSWI Stormwater Certification
• OSHA 10HR
• Field data collection and reporting technologies (GPS, mobile devices, GIS, etc.).
• Ability to work long hours
• Ability to perform work duties independently
• Strong communication skills
• Highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy
• Ability to multitask and maintain effectiveness with multiple priorities
• Professional demeanor; remain calm and emotionally controlled under pressure
• Demonstrated written and verbal skills
• Demonstrated Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency
• Demonstrated Microsoft Outlook proficiency

Compensation

• Competitive salary (exempt)
• Eligible for full benefits (i.e., medical, dental, vision, 401k)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to email the following documents to Human Resources:

• Resume (two-page limit)
• Three references (include a supervisor and a co-worker)

EDF seeks talented candidates who share our Core Values of Results, Respect, Innovation, Optimism, and Integrity.

EDF has been on a journey to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice into its organizational values, starting with the establishment of a Board of Trustees Diversity and Environmental Justice Committee in 2001 and a Staff Diversity Committee in 2008. EDF developed its first Diversity Strategic Plan in 2014. We have had some successes in addressing disparate impacts but continue to work toward a more systematic and impactful integration of these issues into our core program work.

A basic principle of ecology is that diversity in an ecosystem fosters strength and resilience. At EDF, we are striving to create a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in both our staff and our programmatic work that could help to foster greater strengths and resilience in EDF and the communities in which we work.

Position Overview

EDF is seeking an AVP, Environmental Justice & Equity Initiatives to inspire and align program work aimed at minimizing disparate environmental impacts and ensuring that disadvantaged communities have a full voice in environmental policymaking.

The AVP’s primary tasks will be to clarify and align environmental justice and equity goals across the organizational units of EDF, to craft goals and measurements that reflect our collective impact, and to help EDF staff to forge authentic, mutually beneficial and trusting relationships with community organizations and leaders, including non-U.S. geographies where EDF works.

The AVP will work closely with members of EDF’s Executive Team and internal Environmental Justice Council, and is a partner to our AVP, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, who is focused on recruiting, retention and inclusion within EDF.

The position reports to the Executive Vice President for Programs. The location is flexible with preference for EDF’s offices in New York, Boston, Washington D.C., or San Francisco.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, socialize and maintain a clear and consistent set of goals and principles for EDF’s approach to environmental justice and equity issues, covering policy development, community engagement, advocacy campaigns, and messaging for both domestic and international work.
• Develop and refine an organizational strategy for achieving those goals through environmental justice and equity assessments and initiatives that are integrated into EDF’s programmatic priorities.
• Work with program leads to ensure that EDF’s policy proposals, activities and messages are informed by, reflect, and underscore, where appropriate, the importance of achieving environmental justice goals and to integrate EJ analyses and assessments into the above activities.
• Inspire, facilitate and coordinate program initiatives associated with environmental justice, equity and community empowerment, actively engaging with program leaders and staff to create stronger collaboration between and across programs and to ensure that equity and justice principles are routinely and systematically reflected in program work.
• Develop and manage a community partnerships engagement strategy that includes a clear and consistent set of goals and principles for EDF engagement and guidelines on setting up and measuring the success of such engagements. This strategy will include both an U.S. and a non-U.S. lens.
• Build a deep understanding of and a robust internal dialogue about environmental justice principles and frameworks, grounded in EDF’s past and present dynamics with environmental justice communities
• Identify and help cultivate potential sources of funding for our work and for the work of community partners.
• As appropriate in consultation with Programs, build and maintain relationships with leaders, organizations and officials representing disparately impacted communities; actively identifying opportunities for partnership and advancing justice and equity strategies.
• Regularly update senior executives and the EDF Board of Trustees on activities and results; communicating program achievements to stakeholders at board meetings, donor events, etc.
• With the co-chairs, help lead EDF’s Environmental Justice Council, an internal body of EDF staff who work closely on environmental justice issues and/or with frontline communities and partners.
• Work closely with the AVP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to implement EDF’s broader strategy on diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.
• Provide support to EDF executives as needed to promote attention to these issues within their teams, to strengthen relationships with community leaders and to advance equity and inclusion within the environmental movement.
• Provide leadership, mentorship and guidance to EDF staff addressing environmental justice and equity issues.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is a thoughtful strategist and an experienced and effective organizational change agent grounded in principles of equity and justice. This person is energized by working within an organization to change the way it understands and approaches its mission and interacts with other organizations and communities. The ideal candidates would have:
• 12+ years’ experience in the field of environmental justice and/or working for or with community-based organizations.
• Deep expertise and experience in environmental justice issues, policies and solutions
• Demonstrated success as an organizational change agent, developing and implementing a strategic vision with buy-in from staff and leaders and measuring the success and impact of those strategies.
• A collaborative leadership style, with proven ability to empower and inspire staff and encourage staff development even without direct report-to relationships.
• Commitment to and ability to help foster organizational growth and awareness, including increasing cultural competence across international contexts, deepening knowledge of the history of environmental and social justice movements, and understanding intersectional dynamics including race, class, gender and geography.
• Demonstrated success in building collaborative, productive and respectful relationships and alliances with leaders and organizations representing a variety of interests, including local communities and businesses.
• Demonstrated success raising funds in a nonprofit setting is preferable.
• Personal and professional commitment to addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness, environmental and social justice, and community empowerment.
• Positive self-starter with excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, high energy and the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to take risks, try new approaches and tackle difficult conversations and barriers with innovative ideas.
• Ability to represent EDF’s equity and justice work externally to a broad range of audiences.
• High emotional intelligence, strong interpersonal skills, humor, humility, and compassion.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.

Position Overview

Athens Land Trust is recruiting a dynamic Conservation Director who is willing to continue to grow our complex conservation program. The following outlines some of the details of who we are looking for:

The Conservation Director represents and leads Athens Land Trust’s conservation strategy. They oversee all aspects of outreach, land protection, stewardship, farmer support, and external relations, implementing strategic plans and policies approved by the Board of Directors. Leading the team on overall programmatic priorities the Conservation Director also motivates the team to meet strategic outputs and ultimately outcomes. The Director is adept at navigating and negotiating complex relationships, which result in addressing social justice in the context of conservation in Georgia.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a statewide leader in conservation and agriculture, particularly regarding tools to achieve healthy communities and farmland protection in Georgia, including farmer technical support, farmland access, and implementing NRCS programming through RCPP, ALE, and outreach program agreements.
• 2. Work with ALT staff to successfully facilitate new easement projects, transfer acquired lands to appropriate partners, steward protected properties, and advocate for effective conservation policies. Negotiate complex and innovative acquisitions and other conservation solutions with landowners and government agencies.
• Use farmland access and farmer support tools to break down historic financial and land ownership barriers which have prevented underserved groups in Georgia from fair access to land and resources. Locate and develop sources of funding for conservation projects, especially funding to support Black land ownership and tenure across Georgia.
• Implement the strategic direction and conservation priorities to position the organization as a major conservation and social justice partner in the state. Includes development and implementation of government relations, speaking at events and meetings, presenting at conferences, participating in working groups at the local, regional, and state levels, building partnerships, developing funding strategies, and developing and implementing an annual work plan in support of the conservation program.
• Maintain and grow the organization’s network of partners and allies, forming coalitions to support creative social justice and environmental solutions.
• Manage project deliverables and budgets related to grant funding, including reporting and budgeting for numerous funding streams. This requires managing multiple complex grants including government grants, while keeping abreast of multiple ongoing conservation easement projects.
• Support the organization to identify and recruit future members of the Conservation Committee and Board of Directors.
• Establish policies and procedures in compliance with Land Trust Alliance Accreditation Standards.
• Support and foster success of conservation program staff to ensure a safe and fair environment that encourages collaboration, new ideas, and provides a respectful and supportive workspace.
• Manage relationships with staff, interns, volunteers, landowners, clients and consultants to execute the projects and initiatives of the Conservation Program.

Additional Requirements Applicable To All ALT Employees:

• Maintain regular in-office hours to answer email and phone inquiries, contribute to emerging projects and coordinate with fellow staff, etc.
• Contribute to newsletters, monthly and annual reports, brochures and other educational materials as related to program(s) of primary responsibility as well as the overall organization.
• Assist with fundraising (including, but not limited to, grant applications, special events, and meeting with potential donors).
• Attend weekly staff meetings and prepare detailed timesheets.
• Be part of a team—provide support for all staff members in their respective duties.

Qualifications

• The Conservation Director is an individual with high ethical standards, excellent strategic planning skills, and the ability to connect with people from all walks of life.
• They actively seek opportunities to build relationships with new partners and give public talks and have a track record of engaging diverse groups—public, private, and nonprofit—in delivering on-the-ground conservation results.
• They have the ability to focus in on details and simultaneously see the 30,000-foot view, and can clearly communicate the importance of both.
• They have successfully negotiated complex transactions, including securing public and private funding.
• A background of achieving social justice in the context of Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Planning, or a related field is preferred.
• They have a demonstrated ability to successfully prioritize and execute multiple projects with varying timelines and degrees of difficulty.
• They are comfortable with a fast-paced environment and adjusting on the fly to accommodate emerging projects and needs.
• Superb communication (verbal, written, and visual) and time management skills are essential to success in this role.
• They have a strong history of working as a member of a team, effectively collaborating with outside partners as well as colleagues.

To Apply 

• Please click "Apply" below to email resume and cover letter to Athens Land Trust Operations Director, Daun Fest.  
• Please mention how you learned of this opening.

Invenergy believes inclusion drives innovation!

Diverse teams are better teams. The perspectives and experiences that people from different backgrounds bring to an organization drive better decisions and improved business results. Invenergy employees are inclusive and welcoming of all colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, races, sexual orientations, religions and abilities.

Position Overview

As a Project Engineer, Renewable Electrical Engineering you will participate in the engineering and construction process for cutting-edge transmission projects. You will be responsible for conceptual project designs in addition to directing the engineering design firms that complete the detailed project designs.

The electrical systems of these projects may include AC voltages ranging anywhere from 34.5kV-765kV in addition to HVDC and off-shore projects. The project engineer is also responsible for assisting the development and permitting team by creating conceptual designs, coordinating interconnection details, identifying and providing solutions to critical project constraints.

Responsibilities

• Management of electrical design consultants
• Develop conceptual designs that comply with all critical owner and interconnection requirements
• Conduct thorough reviews of civil and electrical drawings
• Define the scope of all required detailed engineering and review work performed by consultants for accuracy and compliance
• Track design schedules, update all stakeholders and ensure that critical dates are met on time
• Organize and transfer all as-built documentation to operations team including electrical drawings, schematics, bill of materials, electrical studies, and relay settings.
• Coordinate with development and environmental teams to meet project needs through engineering support of development agreements and environmental permitting constraints.
• Assist in developing department level and project specific specifications and requirements.
• Review competitive bids for owner procured material. Support the purchasing of this equipment and manage suppliers throughout the engineering and commissioning process.
• Monitor construction progress both remotely and via on-site inspections and support resolution of any field issues. Attend on-site meetings with electrical construction contractors and in person coordination meetings with interconnection utilities.
• Prepare and validate electrical energy calculations.
• Prepare and validate preliminary right of way calculations.
• Witness factory acceptance testing for major equipment.
• Coordinate with independent engineers and project partners to effectively navigate the technical due diligence process.
• Assist in the development of new projects by analyzing conceptual designs and RFQ specifications.
• Coordinate with operations engineering to incorporate lessons learned into new design reviews and specifications to continuously improve quality.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology through various training sessions and conferences.
• Participate in industry working groups and offer opinions to aid the development of new rules, codes and policies that affect renewable projects.

Required Skills

• BS in Engineering.
• Professional engineering registration preferred.
• Knowledge of transmission systems ideally acquired through 5 - 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with HV/MV electrical infrastructure (substations/switchyards, distribution systems, transmission lines, transformers.)
• Experience with HVDC infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, ASCE and ANSI/IEEE standards and codes.
• Knowledge of renewable energy generation is a plus.
• Ability to coordinate and manage projects with multiple levels of interface between outside consultants and other stake holders.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio or other drafting tools.
• Verbal and written communications skills.
• Some travel required.

The 1,500-acre property includes woodlands, fields, ponds and rivers. CNC’s facilities consist of a Visitor Center with Ecosystem Gallery, classrooms and Nature Center store; an 1870s Homestead Farm complex; Nature Preschool; an arboretum and over 19 miles of nature trails. See www.chippewanaturecenter.org for more information.

Come awaken your natural sense of wonder at Nature Preschool! Join us as we jump in puddles, make mud pies and study every part of a frog’s life cycle through real-life hands-on experiences.

Job Summary 

CNC is in search of a Nature Preschool Assistant with a passion for supporting 4-year old children and their teaching team as they explore the natural world. Nature Preschool is a five star, play-based program which uses research-based curriculum practices to implement developmentally appropriate early childhood education with nature at its core. Nature Preschoolers and staff experience the ecosystems at Chippewa Nature Center through engaging lessons and enriching exploration.

Objective: To work alongside a teaching team to provide a premier early childhood environment which meets the developmental needs of the whole child, while initiating them into a lifelong, meaningful relationship with the natural world.

• Status: Part-time, temporary
• Reports to: Nature Preschool Director; Preschool Teachers
• Schedule: Monday-Thursday; 8:45 am-4:15 pm
• Start date: September 10, 2020
• End date: May 13, 2021

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the health, safety, and welfare of all children in the group
• Accompany classes during indoor and outdoor exploration experiences
• Prepare snacks, activities, and materials with the support of the teaching team
• Help with overall sanitation and tidiness of classroom and supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Interest or experience in early childhood education
• Interest or experience in nature-based/outdoor education
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable transportation
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to hike over rugged terrain

Compensation and Benefits

• $10/hour, 20% discount on registered programs and in Nature Center Store.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to email a resume and cover letter to Jenn Kirts, Director of Programs.
• Or, mail to Jenn at Chippewa Nature Center, 400 S Badour Rd, Midland, MI 48640. For additional information, please contact Madison Powell at 989-631-0830.
• Application Deadline: Open until filled.

CNC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, height, weight, handicap or disability, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws.

The California Coastal Commission was established by voter initiative in 1972 (Proposition 20) and later made permanent by the Legislature through adoption of the California Coastal Act of 1976.

Position Overview

The California Coastal Commission (Commission) is offering an exciting opportunity to participate in the planning and regulation of transportation projects and activities in the North Coast through interagency efforts with the Department of Transportation (Caltrans), local transportation agencies and our Local Coastal Program (LCP) partners.

The primary responsibility of the Coastal Program Analyst I or II position is to facilitate early and continuous coordination between the Commission and Caltrans on issues related to transportation project planning, design and construction that involve the Commission’s original jurisdiction and federal consistency authorities as well as certified LCPs throughout the North Coast.

The Transportation Program Analyst will participate in Commission staff work teams to support timely reviews of Caltrans proposals, perform project environmental analysis in coordination with other resource agencies, process coastal development permit (CDP) reviews, lead writing activities associated with the Commission’s planning and regulatory responsibilities, explore opportunities for better integrating transportation and land use decisions in the coastal zone, and further assist in meeting commitments under interagency and partnership agreements with Caltrans.

The incumbent’s work will include: participating in interagency work groups and Caltrans’ project development team meetings; evaluating corridor and regional transportation plans and proposals; reviewing coastal resource impact analyses and environmental review (NEPA/CEQA) documents; conducting research and contributing to current efforts in California related to coastal resilience, smart growth and mobility, GHG emission reductions, sustainable communities and multi-modal transportation systems; attending stakeholder and other related public meetings; and advising on specific and advance mitigation proposals related to transportation projects.

It also involves supporting the North Coast District Office in the tracking and processing of Caltrans’ transportation and public access proposals requiring coastal program reviews and climate-change related policy development, including Local Coastal Program (LCP) amendments, public works plans, federal consistency submittals and coastal development permit applications.

Responsibilities

Duties will include but will not be limited to:

• Analyze environmental documents, transportation plans, technical reports, coastal permit applications, appeals, federal consistency submittals, and Local Coastal Program (LCP) amendments, etc. involving transportation projects and critical infrastructure plans.
• Prepare memos, workshop materials, issue summaries, staff reports on coastal development permits or related materials for action by the Coastal Commission.
• Plan, organize and prepare advance materials, in coordination with Caltrans, for monthly coordination meetings statewide (semi-annually for all six of the Commission’s District Offices) and ensure follow up on identified action items.
• Participate in Caltrans project scoping/development meetings and field reviews to identify coastal issues related to such plans and projects.
• Review and/or assist in the development of project alternatives and project-related mitigation and monitoring measures.
• Assist in the preparation and review of any technical information needed to resolve Coastal Act issues that may be raised by transportation plans or projects under consideration.
• Comment on Project Initiation Documents, Corridor Management Plans, Active Transportation Plans, Regional Transportations Plans, etc. for consistency with the Coastal Act, applicable certified LCPs and provisions for the California Coastal Trail.
• Coordinate with Caltrans on compliance with the terms and conditions of previously issued coastal permits.
• Make staff presentations to the Commission.
• Respond to public inquiries and comments regarding Caltrans projects under review by the Commission.
• Assist in the development of training programs for Caltrans and Commission staff.
• Prepare work products and reports to meet obligations under existing interagency and partnership agreements with Caltrans.
• Some travel and fieldwork are required.

Note: Duties will be commensurate with the level at which the position is filled.

Qualifications

Desired Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of land use planning and regulatory techniques and/or specialized technical capabilities in the areas of: biology; coastal wetlands; geology; coastal engineering; transportation planning; coastal resilience; law and policy; as well as mass transit, smart growth and/or public access design principals;
• Familiarity with the functions and relationships of federal, state, regional, county, and city governments and special districts;
• General familiarity with transportation planning and resource management concepts and procedures;
• Ability to analyze information, creatively explore alternative approaches, and develop defensible policy positions;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others and to write accurate, complete, and concise staff reports and correspondence;
• Experience with environmental justice and/or tribal consultation;
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting;
• Ability to read and interpret project plans, grading plans, and maps; or
• Advanced degree in environmental, regional or transportation planning or related field.

Compensation

• Coastal Program Analyst I
  • Range A: $3,635 - $4,130 per month
  • Range B: $3,750 - $4,469 per month
  • Range C: $4,496 - $5,629 per month
• Coastal Program Analyst II
  • $5,406 - $6,771 per month
• Benefits: For a description of benefits, click here. 

Eligibility

• Individuals on the Coastal Program Analyst I and/or Coastal Program Analyst II eligible list are eligible to apply. Current or former State employees with transfer or reinstatement rights at the Coastal Program Analyst I or Coastal Program Analyst II level are also eligible to apply. (Please note that in order to be eligible to transfer/reinstate, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications of the Coastal Program Analyst I or Coastal Program Analyst II classification.)
• All these applicants must clearly indicate the basis of their eligibility, including SROA, surplus, transfer, re-employment status, or list eligibility in the Examination/Job Title section on the CA State Application (STD 678).

Contacts

For more information about the position:

• Susan Hansch, Chief Deputy Director, at (415) 904-5244 or Susan.Hansch@coastal.ca.gov;
• Alison Dettmer, Senior Deputy Director, at (415) 904-5240 or Alison.Dettmer@coastal.ca.gov; or
• Tami Grove, Transportation Program Manager, at (831) 427-4863 or Tami.Grove@coastal.ca.gov.

Please note: Public counter hours for all Commission offices are currently suspended in light of COVID-19. However, in order to provide the public with continuity of service while protecting both you and our employees, the Commission remains open for business, and you can contact staff about this position using the above phone numbers and email addresses.

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to email, or mail, a current resume, a CA State Application (STD 678) (available at www.jobs.ca.gov), a minimum of three references and a brief writing sample (5 pages or less) to:

• Human Resources Office, California Coastal Commission, 45 Fremont Street, Suite 1930 San Francisco, CA 94105–2219.
• The position will be open until filled. We would like to fill the position as soon as possible so it is important to file your application immediately. Applications will be screened and only those most qualified will be interviewed. No relocation expenses will be reimbursed.

Be sure to indicate: "COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST I OR COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST II, STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM – ARCATA” in the examination or Job Title section on the CA State Application (STD 678).

With over 30 years of experience in the solar industry and more than 4,000 installations nationwide, at Sunlight Solar Energy we know exactly what it takes to do quality work that stands the test of time.

Position Overview

Sunlight Solar Energy Inc. is currently looking for for PV Solar Installers to assist in residential and commercial PV Solar Installs.

• Qualified candidates MUST HAVE at least 2 years construction or roofing experience and Solar Installation experience is preferred.
• All candidates may be subject to background and drug screening prior to hire.
• This job will require standing, bending, climbing ladders, and being on a roof for periods of time and in all types of weather conditions (heat, cold, Wind, ect.) lifting items over 50lbs and carrying them up and down ladders when needed.

Compensation

• Pay rate is DOE we offer competitive wages and hard work does NOT go unnoticed in this company - if you're worth it you'll get it.

To Apply

• If you think you have what it take to be a Solar Installer we would like to have you join our team.
• Please click "Apply" below to email your resume.

We are working to expand the proprietary technologies that we have developed over the past five decades into new products, markets and geographies. Our mission and purpose remains to utilize our proprietary, state-of-the- art fuel cell power plants to reduce the global environmental footprint of baseload power generation by providing environmentally responsible solutions for reliable electrical power, hot water, steam, chilling, hydrogen, microgrid applications, and carbon capture and, in so doing, drive demand for our products and services, thus realizing positive stockholder returns.

Our fuel cell solution is a clean, efficient alternative to traditional combustion-based power generation and is complementary to an energy mix consisting of intermittent sources of energy, such as solar and wind turbines. Our systems answer the needs of diverse customers across several markets, including utility companies, municipalities, universities, hospitals, government entities and a variety of industrial and commercial enterprises.

We provide solutions for various applications, including utility-scale distributed generation, on-site power generation and combined heat and power, with the differentiating ability to do so utilizing multiple sources of fuel including natural gas, Renewable Biogas (i.e., landfill gas, anaerobic digester gas), propane and various blends of such fuels. Our multi-fuel source capability is significantly enhanced by our proprietary gas-clean-up skid.

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager position reports to the Corporate Controller and is responsible for assisting with the monthly company-wide consolidation, financial analysis, SEC reporting and technical accounting research and drafting of accounting memos as needed. This person is ideally a CPA with public accounting firm experience on public company clients, with a solid understanding of recent accounting literature and application to client transactions.

Responsibilities

Accounting:

• Entity-wide financial statement consolidation
• Assist with the preparation of SEC filings (10Q’s, 10K’s and 8K’s)
• Research accounting for transactions and documentation as needed Financial Analysis
• Assist with the preparation of analysis for monthly financial review meetings and quarterly earnings calls

General:

• Coordination with external auditors and outsourced SOX auditors on audit requests
• Assist with implementation of new controls and processes with regard to new accounting standards
• Drive standardization, simplification and automation of processes in all areas of responsibility
• Continuously challenge current practices and procedures, as the business evolves, to implement improvements in policy, procedures and systems
• Ensure compliance with corporate finance procedures and maintain financial internal controls
• Assist with preparation of Audit Committee slides as necessary

Qualifications

Education:

• BS in Accounting required
• CPA strongly preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of finance/accounting experience in a Public Accounting firm required

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work at a desk, on a computer, for extended periods of time

Note: Employment with FCE is subject to pre-employment drug-screen and background investigation

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to email a copy of your resume, along with the voluntary self-identification forms listed on our career site.
• Please reference the Position (Job Title and Job ID: 2020-37) in the subject header of your email.
• Please note only those authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

Note: Resumes submitted to any FuelCell Energy employee without a current, signed and valid contract in place with the FuelCell Energy Recruiting team for this position will become the property of FuelCell Energy and no agency fees will be paid.

Compensation

• We offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan and generous paid leave.

FuelCell Energy, Inc. is committed to ensuring that its application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all U.S. job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.

If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please send an email with your resume to jobs@fce.com or contact us by calling 203-205-2070. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. NOTE: This dedicated phone line is designed exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from emailing. Only messages left for this purpose will be acknowledged. A response to your request may take up to two business days. No agency submissions please.

One Wind is currently seeking to fill immediate position(s) of construction electrician and solar installers for temporary placement to be based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia to support commercial and residential solar, EV charging and battery storage installs in Atlantic Canada.

Note: Must be willing to travel within the Atlantic provinces.

Qualifications

Interested candidates will have the following attributes:

• Safety focus - attention to personal and job site safety is an absolute must
• Positive and hardworking attitude
• Willingness to work flexible hours – Typical work hours are 7-4 Mon-Fri
• Mechanically and electrically inclined
• Must be computer and technology literate – use of apps, emails, text messages, phone calls, computer programs, internets
• Comfortable at heights
• Willing to use grinders, chop saws, table saws, wrenches, caulking guns, tie rebar, concrete work, supervise subcontractors, make phone calls, fix shingles, use shovels and rakes, paint, lift equipment, clean, sweep, organize, etc. is a must
• Heavy lifting required

Experience Requirements:

• Red Seal Construction Electrician: 2 years (Preferred) – Apprentices and solar installation technicians are also encouraged to apply
• Driver's License (Required)
• Towing a trailer
• Well experienced with:
  • 3 phase services – 600, 480, 208
  • Single phase services – 120/240v
  • 3 phase switchgears, transformers, disconnects, metering
  • CT’s and PT’s
  • Low voltage wiring
  • Conduit – PVC and EMT, Teck cable, Flex

Today, after 25 years as a not-for-profit, non-partisan advocacy organization, CCE has grown to an 80,000-member organization with offices in Farmingdale, NY, White Plains, NY, Albany, NY, Syracuse, NY, Buffalo, NY, and Hamden, CT. CCE continues to work to empower the public by providing members with opportunities to participate in the political process and thereby advance a strong environmental agenda.

Our Campaign staff educates New Yorkers about current legislation having to do with the environment. Our staffers organize individuals and communities in a way that maximizes their combined voices to effect state and federal legislation having to do with public health and the environment. Currently we are working on the issue of hydro-fracking as well as improving water quality around the state.

Position Overview

• Citizens Campaign for the Environment (CCE) is now hiring for full time entry level Grassroots Campaign Staff in our Syracuse, Farmingdale, and Hamden offices, and part-time phone staff in Farmingdale, to educate the public on crucial environmental issues and to advance environmental policy at the local, state, and national level.
• Work Monday-Friday 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Working for CCE offers excellent opportunities for qualified, activist minded candidates interested in working for meaningful environmental change. Since 1985, CCE campaign staffers have gained valuable non-profit, advocacy, and campaign experience. Members of our dynamic and progressive team work in an upbeat and fun environment while gaining continuous training in environmental and political issues.

CCE is looking for upbeat, personable, articulate individuals to join our grassroots campaign staff to affect change on key environmental and public health issues. Join the fight to protect our shared earth. We only have one! CCE’s grassroots campaign staff educates and activates citizens and empowers the public to have a stronger voice in the development of public policies and legislative agendas.

Responsibilities

• Inform and educate citizens on crucial environmental issues.
• Inspire citizen activism through petition signing, membership, and letter writing to targeted public officials.

Compensation

• Farmingdale: $540+/Wk
• Hamden: $490+/Wk
• Syracuse: $450+/Wk

Benefits:

• Health Insurance for Full-Time Employees
• Advancement & Career Opportunities
• Attend National Conferences 
• Travel Opportunities
• Upbeat and Fun Work Environment
• Active Member of a Dynamic and Progressive Team
• Learn About Environmental and Political Issues
• Build strong Communication and Organizing Skills
• Expand Your Resume
• Work Outside (field staff)
• Make A Difference & Save the Planet!

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to upload your cover letter, resume and completed job application.

Insignia is a certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise by the California Public Utilities Commission Utility Supplier Diversity Program and Women’s Business Enterprise National Council and a certified Small Business Enterprise by the State of California Office of Small Business.

Position Details

Insignia is looking for an experienced Senior Biologist to join our team. Responsibilities include overseeing biological fieldwork, managing projects, and coordinating the preparation of environmental review documents and permit applications. This position also supports management staff in marketing efforts, including the preparation of proposals.

Job Description

• Provide oversight of biological field surveys, including biological assessments, special-status species surveys, vegetation mapping, and wetland delineations.
• Manage and provide technical review for the preparation of biological documents, including special-status survey reports, biological resources technical reports, and biological resources sections of California Environmental Quality Act/National Environmental Policy Act (CEQA/NEPA) documents.
• Manage and provide technical review for the preparation of resource agency permit applications, including Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements, Clean Water Act Section 404 and 401 permits, and Endangered Species Act Section 7 and Section 10 documents.
• Coordinate with project field teams to schedule and execute biological fieldwork in accordance with Insignia’s standards and project requirements.
• Oversee biological monitors in the field and support environmental compliance management efforts on a wide range of utility construction projects.
• Ensure work is conducted within the assigned constraints (i.e., budget and schedule) at the project and program levels.
• Assist in the preparation of scopes and costs for project proposals.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Master of Science degree or higher in biology, ecology, or a related science.
• Seven or more years of experience in environmental consulting in a similar role.
• Strong technical expertise in one or more aspects of field biology, such as botany, wildlife biology, or wetland biology; for wildlife biologists, species-handling permits are strongly desired.
• Minimum of five years of experience with environmental compliance and project management on major utility infrastructure projects in California.
• Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience with California species and ecosystems; three years or more of experience with sensitive species in San Diego County is strongly preferred.
• Five or more years of demonstrated experience leading teams of field biologists.
• Knowledge and experience with federal and state regulations, including CEQA/NEPA, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as confidence in dealing with clients, regulators, and team members.
• Excellent writing and technical editing skills, with advanced experience in Microsoft Office.
• Rigorously detail-oriented and committed to accuracy.

Other

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Willingness and ability to travel when needed.
• Willingness and ability to work fluctuating and/or long hours as necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• While prioritizing health and safety, this position requires an individual who is able to walk and hike through varying degrees of difficult terrain. Individuals may also be required to perform their job responsibilities in inclement weather conditions.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to email Interested applicants should submit a resume  with a brief cover letter or cover email.
• Please include the words “resume” and “Senior Biologist” in the subject line of your email.
• We request that applicants refrain from calling our office directly regarding this position.
• Insignia may request, for lawful employment purposes, background information about candidates from a consumer reporting agency in connection with employment.

Insignia is an equal opportunity employer. Insignia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, mental or physical disability, genetic predisposition or characteristics, or any other characteristics protected by applicable state or federal civil rights law.

Internship Overview

The Planning and Operations Department has Ranger Technician intern/seasonal positions available for the 2020 summer/fall season.

• Location: Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve, North Operations, Hampshire, Illinois 
•  Hours: Limited to a 40-hour workweek (may include shiftwork, weekends and holidays).
• Starting Salary Range: $10-$11.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Mows and maintains picnic areas, trails, parking lots, and roadways.
• Performs custodial work as required and assigned, including: cleaning & sanitizing rest rooms and replenishing supplies; cleaning spills; ground litter pick up and dumping garbage.
• Assists with semi-skilled maintenance and repairs of buildings and structures.
• Drives trucks and trailers to deliver equipment and materials to job sites.
• Operates various hand and power landscape and construction equipment.
• Insures proper maintenance of equipment and tools; performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Assist with reservation room setup and take down for rental facilities.
• Maintains necessary records of work completed; maintains equipment log.
• Assists the public as needed.
• General labor.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions.
• Enthusiastic, courteous, positive attitude and team spirit.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current and valid Illinois driver’s license that is free from suspension or revocation during term of employment; must maintain insurability with the District’s fleet carrier.
• Employment is subject to successful results of a criminal history background investigation and satisfactory completion of a physical and drug screen.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply on Company Website" below.
• All candidates must apply on-line.
• Position until filled.

Contact Us:

• Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Betsy Scaletta, Human Resources Generalist, 1996 South Kirk Road, Suite 320, Geneva, Illinois 60134
• Tel: (630) 208-8662; Email: hrforest@kaneforest.com
• Web: https://kaneforest.com/careers

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Internship Overview

The Natural Resources Department has one (1) intern/seasonal Natural Resources Technician position available for the 2020 fall season.

• Location: Millcreek Greenway Forest Preserve, Elburn, Illinois, Approximately 60 mile west of Chicago.  
•  Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, may include some Saturday's and evenings.
• Starting Salary Range: $10-$11.00 per hour. 

Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Assist the field staff with natural areas management tasks including, but not limited to exotic species management, sign posting, and seed harvesting for on-going restoration activities.
• Assist the field staff in restoration assessment and planning.
• Assist District staff with vegetation inventories, plant identification, site mapping, and data collection leading to the preparation of typed summaries, graphed and charts detailing plant community assessments.
• Assist staff with biological research projects such as rare plant monitoring and monitoring reptile populations.
• Assist with District-wide garlic mustard management (weed-whipping & herbicide application).
• Assist with District-wide purple loosestrife management (herbicide application or beetle release).
• Work independently on seed collecting & processing.
• Participate in planting & seeding projects.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, courteous, positive attitude and team spirit.
• Must be a full-time college student or a recent graduate from an accredited school with one-year minimum course work in biology, botany, environmental science or education or related field.
• Computer skills - experience with common computer software including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions (including exposure to allergens, heat, humidity, biting insects, and poisonous plants).
• Possess a working knowledge of the flora of northeastern Illinois and familiarity with the characteristics of regional woodland, prairie and wetland communities. Understanding of a broad range of ecological concepts and a willingness to learn in a variety of settings.
• Experience with or a willingness to learn safe operation of gas powered weed whips.
• Possess or be willing to acquire Illinois Pesticide Applicator license.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current and valid Illinois driver’s license that is free from suspension or revocation during term of employment; must maintain insurability with the District’s fleet carrier.
• Employment is subject to successful results of a criminal history background investigation and satisfactory completion of a physical and drug screen.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply on Company Website" below.
• All candidates must apply on-line.
• Position until filled.

Contact Us:

• Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Betsy Scaletta, Human Resources Generalist, 1996 South Kirk Road, Suite 320, Geneva, Illinois 60134
• Tel: (630) 208-8662; Email: hrforest@kaneforest.com
• Web: https://kaneforest.com/careers

An Equal Opportunity Employer

That’s why, after two years of impact-driven, global anti-disinformation work, Avaaz is launching a hard-hitting, non-partisan, and impact-focused campaign to protect US democracy from the proliferation of disinformation, misinformation, “fake news” and the harm of online disinformers. 

At the heart of this campaign is a robust research operation that monitors, tracks and responds to the emergence and spread of disinformation in the US online information ecosystem. If you’re a passionate, creative, focused, and results-driven professional who wants to be at the center of some of the world’s most impactful and solutions-focused anti-disinformation work -- now is your moment to apply!

The Role

As a Senior Advocacy Officer you will help drive the organization’s anti-disinformation work ahead of the US 2020 elections through engagement with Silicon Valley leaders, influencers, employees and media. Your advocacy will inform strategy development, relationship and partnership building to win major reforms. You’ll be joining a team focused on uncovering the networks of deception seeking to cripple the US democratic process, and on increasing pressure on Facebook, Google, Twitter and other platforms to adopt smart policies.

Location: 

• Avaaz is a virtual organisation, with most of our work done over email, telephone and Skype. For this position we would prefer candidates based in the Silicon Valley/ Bay Area, but welcome other applicants from around the world to apply if meeting the skills described.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Directly and actively managing engagement with Silicon Valley targets, including platform employees and executives;
• Helping develop impactful outreach strategies and campaigns;
• Lobby platforms and the people working for them to adopt solutions to the disinformation crisis;
• Developing media materials and other outputs; 
• Acting as a crucial node between Avaaz staff and Silicon Valley actors.

As Senior Advocacy Officer you will also participate in aspects of the investigations team. These may include: 

• Monitoring and investigating disinformation narratives and networks (foreign and domestic) of fake and duplicate accounts, bots, trolls and fake news operations on social media regarding the presidential and congressional elections. Including: 
  • Studying and analyzing local news ecosystems in key swing states to see how disinformation is spread. 
  • Investigating content targeting vulnerable voters, including communities of color  - particularly around issues such as voter suppression and societal polarisation. 
  • Proactively identifying opportunities for external, mission-effective campaign opportunities based on relevant monitoring and research. 
• Compiling findings into reports to be shared with the major tech platforms, members of Congress, regulators, and the media for action (to take a look at previous reports and read more about this project, check out our anti-disinformation hub).
• Consulting with external experts and supporting the development of strong strategies, policy, and messages to combat disinformation.
• Helping to shape the overall strategic direction of the US anti-disinformation program, and at times supporting other tasks of the organisation including recruitment, team building and management, and special projects.

Skills

The ideal candidate will have a good cross-section of the following:

• Outstanding understanding of, and experience working in, social media platforms -- it would be ideal if you have experience working at Facebook or one of the other platforms.
• Excellent relationships and contacts in Silicon Valley that you are willing to put to work.
• Strong background in persuasive advocacy with tech leaders, staff and influencers, including nuanced understanding of issues and strong judgment about frames and messages, as well as personal equation likely to be successful with target.   
• Passion for defending our democracies from those who are trying to take them down.
• Strong team management skills with a demonstrated ability to deliver strong results on short timelines for equivalent research projects. 
• High-level understanding of social media platforms, especially Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and Twitter - and a strong sense of how those platforms are being misused.
• Excellent understanding of American elections, culture and politics.  
• Excellent teamwork skills, comfortable leading in a highly collaborative team culture and a hierarchical team structure, with regular pivots and changes.
• Strong self care skills and resilience practices when engaging with challenging and triggering content. And able to support others through those challenges. 
• Excellent strategic, creative, and innovative thinking.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• High professionalism, self-motivation, efficiency and results-oriented delivery on short timelines. 

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary varies with location and experience, but is highly competitive with leading non-governmental organisations.
• The position comes with a generous benefits package including health care and dental.

• Our team members are highly certified, skilled and dedicated to outstanding practices. We are a values based business, and are inspired to create a sustainable future.

Position Overview

Solar PV Installers work under the guidance of the assigned Lead Installer and/or Field Manager. The Installer will work on a team installing solar photovoltaic systems, work with warehouse personnel to ensure adequate inventory, pre-assemble job components, perform electrical wiring (AC and DC), and will always follow safe work practices. 

• Location & Travel: This position will be based in the Santa Fe area, with required travel to job sites in other areas. 

Job Responsibilities

• On-site installation of solar PV system from design documents 
• Carry tools and equipment across work sites and up ladders onto roofs
• Work with a high level of quality and integrity
• Ensuring adequate inventory for truck 
• Pre-assemble job components in the warehouse
• Layout and assembly of solar modules / array and mounting hardware 
• Mechanical/structural mounting of racking, modules and electrical equipment 
• Electrical wiring of solar array/system (AC and DC) 
• Follow Safety and Quality Protocols 
• Continuously develop skills

Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience with PV installations; NABCEP certification a plus
• Understanding and experience with AC and DC electrical wiring; Journeyman Electrician license is a big plus!
• Experience with the safe use of hand-held and power tools
• Previous experience in roof work, general construction, or carpentry 
• Proven ability with various computer applications, e.g. Gmail, databases, etc.
• Experience working effectively as a team member
• Strong communication skills
• Proven ability to work with a high level of quality and integrity
• Safely and legally operate personal vehicle and Positive Energy Solar vehicles
• Associates Degree preferred

Physical Requirements:

• 1-2 years experience working full days outdoors in inclement weather and extreme environments, e.g. hot sun, snow, crawl spaces, etc.
• Proven ability to repeatedly lift, carry, and walk with up to 60 pounds of tools and or equipment
• Ability to work in squatting, standing, twisted, and stretched positions
• Climbing up and down ladders and walking on uneven ground
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a team environment

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the position as assessed by a qualified medical professional
• All candidates must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background and motor vehicle records check
• Must have reliable transportation to job sites outside of city limits

Benefits

•  Paid Time Off: PTO is for use for sick leave, holidays, vacation, and when levels of business do not require your work. PTO is accrued at .1 hour for every hour worked (1 hour of PTO for every 10 hours worked). Please note that the company is closed during the first week of January every year.
• Health Insurance: After the 60-day introductory period, you will be eligible to participate in the group healthcare plan. Positive Energy Solar pays a portion of the employee and dependent monthly premiums for medical.
• Gym Membership: If you enroll in one of our Medical Insurance plans you will be able to get a free gym membership at one of the participating gyms, Planet Fitness, Defined, YMCA, and more.
• Dental Insurance: After the 60-day introductory period, you will be eligible to participate in the group dental plan.
• Vision Insurance: After the 60-day introductory period, you will be eligible to participate in the group vision plan.
• Health Savings Accounts: After the 60-day introductory period, you will be eligible to participate in the group HSA and or FSA programs.
• 401(k) Plan: After six months of employment and 500 hours worked, you are eligible to participate in Positive Energy’s retirement plan.
• Solar Discounts: After 60 days of employment, you are eligible for discounts on solar equipment and a photovoltaic system for your home.
• Employee Ownership: After six months of employment, you are eligible to purchase shares in the company.
• Profit Sharing: Positive Energy pays profit sharing to current employees at an amount and frequency as approved by the Board of Directors.

To Apply

Please click "Apply on Company Website" below to email your Resume and Cover Letter via this online portal. Cover letters are required, and should explain your qualifications for the job and your interest in working with our company. Good luck! 

Positive Energy Solar is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Alongside sharing a passion for energy, problem-solving, and innovation, we’re photographers, thespians, gamers, skydivers, skiers, and runners. We also have a contingent of folks who play a mean kazoo and plastic trombone.

EnergyHub is an independent subsidiary of Alarm.com (Nasdaq: ALRM). Alarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for the smart home. Millions of home and business owners depend on Alarm.com technology every day to make their properties safer, smarter, and more efficient.

Position Overview

Software Development Managers at EnergyHub are managers with direct reports who produce and maintain a significant portfolio within the software development organization.

They do this through a set of responsibilities focused on people management, strategic alignment and software development practices.

Responsibilities

Deliver our products as the owner of a significant portfolio in the EnergyHub development organization

• Deliver major new products and significantly improve existing products
• Maintain existing product lines, including incremental feature improvement, consistent bug fixing and effective emergency response
• Support the execution and delivery work of your partner groups within the Development organization
• Work hand in hand with our Product, Sales, Business Development, Client Success, Customer Support and Operations organizations to deliver new products and improve existing products
• Consistently meet deadlines, manage risks, and proactively communicate across the organization
• Contribute to technical work through design, review, pairing and debugging activities. Software Development Managers do not do hands-on coding; they do not deliver features as individual contributors.

Grow our people as the manager of a department

• Lead 3-4 teams, each consisting of a tech lead plus 1-3 software developers, data engineers or system operations experts. 
• Manage and mentor developers, tech leads, data engineers and systems experts within your organization and grow each individual in their career. 
• Own the goal setting and tracking experience for members of your department.
• Mentor and support the work of high potential individuals in other parts of the organization.
• Recruit, hire and retain excellent technical staff.
• Help build the EnergyHub alumni network.

Plan and estimate at the tactical and strategic levels

• Lead the planning and estimating activities within your department, from quarterly estimating and sequencing to multi year product roadmap management
• Negotiate effectively and transparently with other parts of the Software Development organization and with other organizations at EnergyHub (Product, Sales, Business Development, Client Success, Customer Support and Operations)

Maintain and improve consistent engineering practices

• Maintain and improve our software engineering practices, including code review, CI/CD, technical design, manual and automated test, emergency preparedness, security practices and ongoing internal training.
• Propose and iterate on new processes to improve our organizational strengths in building stable, reliable, secure software which meets our users needs.

Qualifications

You have: 

• Core technical knowledge related to some of the tools and technologies at EnergyHub, which include Java, Spring, Python, JavaScript, AWS (EC2, ECS), Ansible, MongoDB, Linux, as well as RDBMS and ETL tools.
• 8+ years professional experience developing software, whether as individual contributor, tech lead, team lead or manager.
• 2+ years managing the work of others in developing and deploying software
  • Experience in a significant team lead role is required
  • Experience managing multiple teams is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an existing code base
• Demonstrated effectiveness in growing the careers of others
• Demonstrated ability to recover from significant failure as a technical leader
• Demonstrated experience managing diverse software development teams

Nice to have, but not required:

• Experience leading effectively within a 50-75 person company
• Demonstrated tactical experience producing quality software in an early to mid stage organization

Why work for EnergyHub?

• Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies and solutions to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the EnergyHub team.
•   Work with the latest technologies: You’ll gain exposure to a broad spectrum of IoT, SaaS, and smart energy technologies.
• Collaborate with outstanding people: We enjoy working alongside others who are smart, collaborative, and focused on solving problems that have never been tackled before. We’re also nice people.
•  Be part of something important: Help create the future of how energy is produced and consumed. Make a positive impact on our climate.
•  Gain well-rounded experience: Develop expertise across multiple areas of the business, working directly with executives and other teams.

EnergyHub is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Basic Summary

This professional-level position is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of Defenders of Wildlife’s strategic plan, with an emphasis on federal lands management policy and planning and the conservation of at-risk species and their habitats in California.

The Policy Advisor position requires legal and policy knowledge and experience in a broad array of California-specific natural resource conservation issues, including endangered species, federal land management policy and planning, environmental and administrative law and procedures, landscape-level planning and conservation biology. Existing relationships with key stakeholders, agencies and organizations engaged in conserving California public lands, wildlife and habitat is required, as well as established ties to the larger conservation community. Expertise on imperiled species including California condors, fishers, martens, and spotted owls is strongly desired.

This position will coordinate internally within the California Program and with other Defenders staff members on relevant policy and legal matters. The Policy Advisor will pursue conservation objectives through a variety of tools including policy, legislative and regulatory reform, reviewing and commenting on wildlife and habitat restoration and relocation plans, engaging with priority coalitions, supporting public outreach efforts, contributing to the development of legal strategies, writing and reviewing litigation memoranda, and recommending decisions on proposed litigation.

The Policy Advisor will work collaboratively with other California program staff and throughout Defenders in implementing the overall mission and goals of Defenders and may be responsible for additional wildlife-related conservation and other duties as assigned. The position may oversee contractors working for Defenders on public lands and related wildlife conservation issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Influence California-specific federal land management and wildlife policy through administrative, legislative and judicial forums, using a range of strategies including but not limited to seeking policy and programmatic changes in federal and state agencies; direct and grassroots lobbying in the California Legislature and with Congress; and recommending litigation where appropriate and providing technical support.
• Monitor and strategically engage in significant federal and state activities and prepare comments on proposed land-use and imperiled species actions in coordination with other Defenders’ staff.
• Cultivate, maintain and grow positive working relationships with federal and state agency personnel, members of the California Legislature and Congress and their staff, leading conservation biologists, research scientists, and partner organizations to further Defenders’ conservation objectives for federally managed public lands; identify new partners as appropriate.
• Facilitate and promote the integration of diversity, equity and inclusion strategies into Defenders’ programmatic work in California.
• Represent Defenders in coalitions, public meetings, hearings, press events, conferences and national forums, and in general communications with public officials, the media, members, the donor community and the public.
• Undertake a wide variety of duties as needed to implement program plans, including drafting letters; negotiating sign-ons to Defenders’ policies and group letters; and writing and editing reports and proposals.
• Inform and mobilize community activists, including Defenders’ members and supporters, to support conservation on federal public lands.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by supervisor and be an energetic, enthusiastic and committed advocate for Defenders’ programs.

Qualifications

An equivalent combination of demonstrated education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed below.

Education:

• JD Required.
• Additional expertise in forest ecology, natural resources management, legal studies, environmental planning, conservation biology, wildlife management, environmental or public policy, or a related discipline in the natural resources field greatly preferred.

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience with environmental law, conservation advocacy, federal lands management policy and planning, endangered species policy, conservation biology, natural resources management or wildlife conservation policy.
• Experience with legislative and administrative processes, federal and state agencies, wildlife and conservation programs, media relations, and coalition building.
• Fundraising and grant writing experience a plus.

Skills:

• Demonstrated awareness and understanding of the concerns and needs of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations
• Experience working with federal land management agencies, including the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
• Significant working knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations and policies dealing with the conservation of wildlife and habitat including the California Endangered Species Act, California Environmental Quality Act, federal Endangered Species Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, Clean Water Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act
• Existing relationships with state and federal agency staff and other policymakers and stakeholders with an interest in imperiled wildlife and the management of federal public lands
• Experience furthering the conservation of imperiled species, including California condors, fishers, martens and spotted owls
• Interdisciplinary skills and practical experience in translating the best available science into policy and programmatic initiatives to conserve species and ecosystems
• Experience developing, implementing and managing conservation campaigns
• Ability to conduct research, analyze information and produce high quality work products in a consistent, efficient and timely manner
• Strong organizational and communications skills
• Ability to effectively and efficiently handle many projects and tasks at one time
• High level of computer literacy with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and information technology systems
• Willingness to travel throughout California an average of six days per month
• Personal interest in and commitment to wildlife and biodiversity conservation issues
• Ability to engage with senior leaders in the California conservation community, federal and state agencies, tribes, and other organizations
• Ability to negotiate with senior staff across organizations to reach agreements on complex broad legal and policy issues; demonstrated ability to work productively in coalitions of environmental organizations
• Ability to lead diverse stakeholders in collaborative activities; to anticipate legal and policy issues impacting wildlife, public lands and waters, and make recommendations within Defenders in California, nationally and to other organizations
• Ability to elevate public awareness of issues and build a constituency for solutions
• Excellent verbal communications skills with the ability to conduct presentations for large and diverse audiences
• Ability to work independently to initiate project ideas and manage them through to completion
• Demonstrated positive track record and good professional judgment with minimal supervision
• Ability to work constructively as a member of a team; excellent interpersonal skills and judgment with the ability to work productively with both colleagues and opponents
• Strong legal and policy research and writing skills with attention to detail; excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to respond constructively to unexpected change; to exercise appropriate judgment in complex situations

Work Environment

• General office working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer and communicate with others while doing so.
• Ability to travel to and visit natural areas, including in rugged terrain, to perform field work on occasion is desired.
• All employees are required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions. The essential duties and responsibilities listed above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Position Overview

With over 200+ megawatts installed and a healthy pipeline, AGT is looking to partner with an experienced Solar Energy Project Manager to oversee the planning,execution and closing of secured commercial solar projects. This is an opportunity to work on high-profile commercial solar projects throughout the state of Florida. Top pay and $10K sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Review Contract requirements, Plan, organize and schedule the activities of construction managers and subcontractors to achieve project objectives
• Perform procurement for all materials and equipment
• Coordinate shipments and stocking of inventory as needed
• Develop and send out bid requests to Engineers and Subcontractors, Vendors, evaluating the responses to award contracts based on price, value, experience, customer service, etc. and manage vendor relations *Construction
• Manage financial aspects of projects including, Client Billings,Subcontracts, Purchase Orders, invoicing and cash flow forecasts
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed
• Liaison with building owner to facilitate construction activities
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site foreman to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget;investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures
• Represent company in project meetings, assist in labor negotiations/strategy meetings, etc.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with Clients
• Oversee total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule. Includes interfacing with client representatives, A/E representatives, union officials,subcontractors, security, etc.
• Ensure all company, client, and project policies, procedures,standards, etc., are adhered to. Interpret policies as required
• Maintain official project log and documentation files
• Assist with implementation/interpretation of safety programs
• Provide direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required
• Contract review to understand project requirements and constraints
• Review Engineering drawings to ensure proper system design to meet customers’ needs and deliverables of contract
• Facilitate weekly project meetings and track actions items
• Risk Planning and mitigation throughout project life cycle

Qualifications

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing commercial construction projects (solar preferred)
• Excellent communication, presentation and follow up skills required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• A strong work ethic and a high level of self-motivation
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
• Participate in local community, non-profit, or governmental activities/organizations for both company business development and personal improvement

We are an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Versar provides exceptional value to any project by employing our adaptive process management system, effective communication, and advanced quality control methods. Every client has unique needs and we tailor our services accordingly. Client deliverables are custom designed to service the specific requirements of each task, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.

Versar’s Natural Resources Service Area has a national reputation for high quality research in freshwater, estuarine, marine, and terrestrial environments. The scope of the project activity within the Natural Resources Service Area ranges from designing and implementing field studies to complex ecosystem impact assessment and resource management. The Columbia Office’s natural resources professional staff works within an informal, interactive research atmosphere that provides opportunities for individual growth and advancement. Projects are supported by an array of corporate resources including field sampling equipment, boats, biological laboratories, statistical analysis and GIS tools, and document production facilities.

Position Overview

Versar’s is seeking an Environmental Scientist / Data Analyst to work in the Columbia, MD location. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in data management analysis, works well as a member of a team, and enjoys technical and scientific challenges.

Responsibilities

Technical training or experience includes the following:

• Data analysis and management (Microsoft Access and Excel, VBA, SQL).
• Statistical applications to natural resource and ecological problems (programming skills required, preferably in R and/or SAS).
• Perform project delivery activities such as report writing, undertaking and organizing data collection and survey field work, data and literature review, and development of recommendations for clients.
• Provide technical support for renewable energy projects with an emphasis on reviewing environmental aspects related to facility licensing and permitting projects.
• Coordinate with the State’s contractors, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, generation companies, utilities, and other interested parties during various projects.
• Coordinate the review and regulatory analysis for various solar facility, wind, transmission line, and electric power plant projects in compliance with local, state, and federal policy.
• Background in natural and/or marine resources.
• This position provides support to a variety of projects, including but not limited to, fisheries, marine benthic ecology, freshwater streams, watershed modeling, and water quality analyses.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience in a relevant discipline of the biological or environmental sciences.
• Good oral and written communication skills are required.
• Experience in technical writing is desirable.
• Ability to work on multiple projects in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Successful candidates must be flexible, self-starters, able to creatively solve problems, capable of good internal and external client interactions, able to meet deadlines, and assist in development of new projects.

~ The Athens Conservancy is a non-profit land trust. Our mission is to protect natural areas in Athens County, Ohio, and surrounding areas. ~

We own and manage nature preserves and work with landowners to create conservation easements. Other activities include controlling non-native invasive plants, supporting outdoor recreation, public-service mapping, planning for land management on both private and public levels, and public education. Income comes from individual memberships, donations, grants, gifts, and small fundraisers, which goes towards fulfilling our mission.

Position Overview

The Water Industry Research, Fall 2020 Internship position supports the Bluefield’s insight services by collecting and analyzing data trends, building industry reports and presentations. This opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking to build their knowledge and experience in the global water markets. It is also a valuable resume builder and entry-point into full-time employment.

Note: The position will be located in our Boston office. We do not transfer candidates and have a strong preference for those already located in Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate your capabilities to the world:

• Build-out and maintain project and company databases
• Interact with industry players and government agencies to identify key data inputs and market perspectives to support strategy discussions
• Initiate and produce PowerPoint presentations for C-level executives
• Collaborate with research team members and share your growing knowledge and expertise of the water sector, water technology, and market opportunities
• Build an understanding of the regulatory, technology and competitive landscape of the water industry and the development market
• Learn how to build a clear and transparent research methodology that is applicable to any industry

Qualifications

Highlight your experience and skills:

• Required Education – Undergraduate or Graduate degree. Candidates accepted, including part-time
• Experience: Preferred 1-2 years experience in written research and analysis in the water, energy, or other infrastructure sector
• The position will be located in our Boston office. We do not transfer candidates and have a strong preference for those already located in the Boston area
• Valid work visa
• Fluent English. Other major language a plus

To Apply

• Please click "Apply on Company Website" below to submit your resume and cover letter for consideration: 
• Only qualified candidates will receive consideration and follow-up

By providing higher percentages of renewable energy that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, our customers are helping to solve the climate crisis at the local level.

We’re invested in the communities we live and work in. We deliver services that enhance quality of life through competitive pricing, improved air quality, and beneficial customer programs. By changing the way our communities source energy, we’re able to deliver customer programs that make a difference in everyone’s life.

• Want to be a part of our dynamic team?
• Visit our website to learn more about SCP and the differences we are making in our communities!

About the Position:

This position provides direct support to the Director of Public Relations & Marketing. The Marketing Coordinator, first, must be an excellent communicator both in writing and orally. They should be a self-starter, outgoing, friendly, dependable, professional, positive, and able to work in a team environment and/or independently with limited supervision. Persons in this position should be flexible about work assignments and willing to work evenings and on weekends on occasion.

Key Responsibilities

• The position is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of SCP’s public, community, and customer programs and outreach efforts.
• The coordinator attends public meetings and public or private events on a variety of issues as assigned, interacts with internal and external SCP stakeholders including members of the public, customers, and elected or appointed officials.

Qualifications

• As a representative of SCP, the position requires the ability to communicate clearly in all forms and the ability to speak publicly to small or large groups with a positive, professional demeanor.
• The best person for this position will also have a can-do attitude and be willing to fill in for others on the team on a variety of tasks, sometimes on short notice.

Compensation

• In addition to a competitive salary, SCP offers a comprehensive benefits package including contributions to medical, dental and vision insurance, paid life insurance, paid holidays, personal time off and a matching contribution to a deferred compensation plan.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to email your cover letter, resume, and references as a single PDF directly. Do not submit applications through Glassdoor.
• For more information about the position and application requirements, please click here. 
• This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.

THE SONOMA CLEAN POWER AUTHORITY IS AN EEO/ADA EMPLOYER

Position Overview

HSB, as part of the Munich Re group, is looking for a Senior Renewable Energy Engineer to join our team. This position is responsible for the project management and technical evaluation associated with the technical due diligence of project acquisitions and asset management activities in support of Munich Re group’s global renewable energy M&A program. Additionally, this position will provide technical support for development and management of renewable energy related insurance products. The position is located primarily in Hartford, CT.

Position Description:

HSB provides technical and commercial due diligence and risk evaluations for the ongoing expansion of Munich RE’s global renewable energy investment and insurance program, as well as technical expertise on owned and insured assets. Our renewable energy engineering knowledge, experience and evaluations are a key part of the decision process.

The Senior Renewable Energy Engineer’s role is to manage the technical due diligence by providing technical consulting services to verify that identified opportunities are suitable for the Munich Re / HSB business. Particular importance shall be given to perception of project technical risks (from a technical and commercial perspective) and the required actions to classify and mitigate these risks. The successful candidate will play an important role in the final investment decision processes of all renewable assets. In addition this role supports the asset managers and insurance business with its technical and commercial knowledge to develop and successfully grow the business profitably.

Responsibilities

As Senior Renewable Energy Engineer, the individual will be expected to:

• Be the overall project manager of the technical due diligence process.
• This involves managing the project internally, managing external sub suppliers, and ensuring the timely delivery of the final evaluation.
• Provide renewable energy technical guidance and expertise to the wider group.
• Support the continuous improvement of the business.
• Be willing to manage complex tasks under tight timeframes.

Qualifications

Required:

• A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years of technical and/or commercial experience with renewable energy power generation with specific knowledge in Wind and/or Solar PV.
• Strong commercial and technical awareness and understanding of system components.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including commercial, financial and technical in an global environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities as well as sound writing, communication and interpersonal / international skills.
• Willingness to travel, both domestic and international. 25% travel may be required.

Desired:

• Master’s Degree.
• Experience with the technical due diligence of renewable energy assets in North America or Europe is highly desirable
• Financial and contract review experience is a plus.

Additionally:

• The work environment characteristics, and any physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Compensation

• We reward performance and offer a competitive base salary and benefits program including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, a 401k plan and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Sigora designs and installs residential and commercial solar projects across the mid-Atlantic. By bringing an innovative and all-inclusive package to home and business owners, Sigora has allowed thousands of families to save money on their electric bill, increase their home value, and lower their carbon footprint. And our commercial team has helped hundreds of business owners lower their operating costs, reinvest their savings, and showcase a commitment to sustainability.

Position Overview

Sigora Solar is seeking a Residential PV Designer Manager to join our engineering and design department.

We are looking for hardworking, energetic, and green-minded individuals to join us as we meet the growing demand for solar energy. We offer the potential for career advancement, the opportunity to create positive change in the world, and the chance to be a part of a great team. We’ll invest in your future and your education. And we are committed to being an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Manage Residential Designer to ensure quality of all designs meet standards.
• Manage outsourced design partners and provide quality control of their designs.
• Draft One Line diagrams, structural diagrams and site plans using AutoCAD, Aurora, Helioscope.
• Research, document and comply with local and national electrical code requirements per individual Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Review of all electrical connections for accuracy.
• Obtain roof structure certification letters and/or any other PE sealed plans required.
• Revise drawings because of client or AHJ request.
• Populate Bill of Materials.
• Monitor and track progress on all projects. Communicate with team members and other departments/entities regarding project status.
• Assist with Residential Design Verification.
• Assist Sales Team and Project Managers with the response to RFPs, RFIs, bids, and other project proposal documents as needed.
• Perform various tasks to assist with commercial projects as needed.
• Create feedback loop process to continue to import department performance and analyze real job issues.
• Other duties or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• 4 years of Residential Solar Design Experience.
• A Bachelor's degree in engineering, an earth sciences discipline (biology, chemistry, geology, natural resources, etc.), related scientific degree, or design.
• Demonstrated high-level proficiency in computer aided design applications including AutoCAD, Helioscope, Aurora. Experience with Google Earth and ArcGIS is preferred.
• Advanced computer skills; high level of proficiency working in Excel spreadsheets. Adobe and data management systems.
• Creativity is Key. We need someone that has an eye for design and can think outside of the box.
• Having an open mind is also an absolute must. With the rate of evolution in the solar industry, our methods are constantly progressing to stay ahead of the curve, and we need someone that is hungry for a dynamic work environment.
• Understanding of the National Electric Code, in particular Article 690, is required. It is necessary to carry out job responsibilities.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Medical, pet, vision, dental, and life insurance options that fit you and your family
• 401k eligibility
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
• HSA Employer Contribution
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• At cost solar for your home

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to upload your cover letter and resume with "Residential PV Designer Manager" indicated in the subject line.

~ We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. ~

By deploying a distributed network of locally sourced clean energy, we seek to reduce the negative effects of climate change. Our team’s diverse experience drives innovation from the ground up and with a singular passion: to deliver an accessible and sustainable energy future for all.

Nexamp is leading the transformation to the new energy economy with proven solutions for solar energy development, ownership, and operation. The Company's comprehensive capabilities span the entire solar project lifecycle - from project development, design and construction to financing and operations and maintenance. Nexamp's ability to provide integrated, best-in-class solutions makes solar energy simple and profitable for our clients and partners.

Building the future of energy so it is clean, simple and accessible.

Position Overview

Does working for a fast paced, growing company that is making a difference in our environment excite you? Do you have a passion for making our environment better for this generation and the ones that follow? Let’s make a difference together. Join our team!

Nexamp is seeking a Design Engineer to perform engineering and project support tasks for commercial and utility scale photovoltaic systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Nexamp development, engineering, procurement, construction, and O&M departments for the entire life cycle of a project including development, permitting, construction and asset management phases
• Create conceptual design layouts and electrical diagrams for commercial scale solar arrays utilizing AutoCAD, Helios 3D and PVcase with engineering oversight
• Create energy models for commercial & Utility scale solar arrays utilizing PVSYST and Helioscope with engineering oversight
• Interact with a variety of engineering disciplines including civil, geotechnical, structural, and electrical
• Perform site visits for project assessment and feasibility
• Support utility interconnection and permitting application processes
• Develop proficiency in the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other applicable state and local codes
• Additional duties as assigned and/or directed
• This position reports to a Senior Design Engineer

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, hands-on, results-oriented, and a team player

Key qualifications as follows:

• Degree in engineering or equivalent educational/certification background
• AutoCAD proficiency
• PVSYST, Helios 3D, PVcase & Helioscope software proficiency preferred
• MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software proficiency
• Knowledge of electrical principles preferred
• Knowledge of industry standard design codes such as NEC, International Building Code, International Fire Code and other standards relevant to the industry preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and tasks
• NABCEP Entry Level certification or equivalent preferred

Compensation

• Not only will you get to work with a group of innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp Offers!
• This includes: our competitive compensation package; a 401 (k) employer-match; health, dental, & vision insurance with company contribution; Flexible Paid Time Off and Company Holidays; Commuter Benefits and Cell Phone Reimbursement; as well as a Fun, Collaborative, Downtown Office Environment!
• We provide healthy snacks, coffee, in-office yoga sessions, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!

To Apply

• Please click "Apply on Company Website" below.

The Center is focused on environmental education with an emphasis on pollinator education. The program operates from offices in Lewisburg, WV, a newly renovated 100-acre education and conference center in Summers County, WV, and in Giles County, Virginia.

Position Overview

We are hiring a Lead Scientist and Director to help develop and run the newly formed Appalachian Pollinator Center in southern West Virginia. We are seeking a candidate with a background in ecology, preferably with a focus on native pollinators and/or honey bees.

Responsibilities

The Director’s primary goals will be to:

• Create and manage a pollinator education and environmental sciences center focused on ecology, native pollinators, and honeybees.
• Develop and begin educational outreach in West Virginia and Virginia.
• Data analysis and developing ecologically sound protocols for pollinators, including honey bees.
• Working with existing programs, including the Appalachian Beekeeping Collective and native plant programs, described below.

Additionally:

• The position will help expand and support already developed programs as needed.
• For example, one of Headwaters’ major initiatives is the advancement of sustainable beekeeping in central Appalachia.
• This position will likely work in some capacity with the Appalachian Beekeeping Collective (ABC), a beekeeping training and support program throughout the region.
• Additionally, this position is likely to be involved with our native plant seed collection and nursery program
• This program ties in with our ongoing work to reestablish native ecosystems on former mountaintop removal sites and other formerly mined lands in the region
• Primarily we see this position as leading educational programs and analyzing and using data gathered by the Center.

Qualifications

• PhD in entomology, botany, environmental science, ecology, or related field.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Beekeeping experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds. The candidate should also be able to work closely and respectfully with our members and communities throughout rural West Virginia and Virginia.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple and diverse tasks.
• Willingness to commit to natural, low-chemical beekeeping and horticulture methods.
• The candidate must be compatible with our program mission, including a dedication to environmental protection, natural beekeeping methods, organic plant growing and restoration of native ecosystems.

Compensation

• Based on experience, includes strong benefits package.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to upload a resume, references and cover letter.
• Position open until filled.
• Start date: ASAP.

• Our mission is to support, promote, and empower invasive species prevention and management in North America.
• Our vision is to have North America’s lands and waters protected from invasive species.
• NAISMA's programs aim to provide the support, training, and standards needed by the professional invasive species management community.

Position Overview

NAISMA announces an employment opportunity for a 3⁄4 time Program Manager position to administer the PlayCleanGo® Program.

PlayCleanGo is an international education and outreach campaign for outdoor recreationists developed to promote awareness, understanding, and cooperation by providing a clear call to action to be informed, attentive, and accountable for stopping the spread of invasive species. The PlayCleanGo program needs a Program Manager with creative ideas for program growth and who thrives in a fast-paced and creative team.

While NAISMA’s office is in Milwaukee,Wisconsin, this position can be executed via telecommuting from anywhere if the successful candidate has demonstrated capacity to do so. This is a 1-year, non-salaried contractor position, renewable depending on the successful candidate’s performance and the organization’s fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate grant projects and partners to meet deliverables and deadlines;
• Conduct outreach to recruit new partners, especially from Eastern US states;
• Write content and solicit content for internal and external PlayCleanGo communications;
• Manage PlayCleanGo social media including creating and scheduling content
• Facilitate committee meetings and work with NAISMA committee chairs and the Board of Directors to achieve program goals;
• 2019 PlayCleanGo Summit Coordination: facilitate sessions, posters, communications and logistics;
• Travel to annual meeting and additional travel to present and / or exhibit program;
• Develop and control project and program deadlines;
• Lead and evaluate program activities including outreach, media and graphic design development;
• Identify new outreach and partner opportunities; evaluate outreach and partnership success and make recommendations for improvements;
• Prepare grant reports and contribute to new grant proposals.

Requirements

• Experience managing an invasive species education and outreach program or related environmental outreach program;
• Some knowledge of invasive species, their causes, and ways of prevention;
• Thorough understanding of project and program management techniques and methods;
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, AdobePro, and Google software;
• Working knowledge of online project management or related platforms;
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills;
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities

Qualifications:

• MA / MS in management, biology, environmental studies, or a related field and / or experience managing invasive species programs; BA / BS ok with several years related experience;
• Preferred 3-year minimum experience as a Program Manager or comparable position;
• Experience with invasive species prevention or management or related field is a plus.

Compensation

• Estimated 1-year contract will be in the range of $32,000 - $42,000 depending on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.

To Apply

• Interested candidates, please click "Apply" below to email a single pdf file with a resume or CV and cover letter with 2-3 references by COB Tuesday, July 30, 2019 with the email subject: “PlayCleanGo Program Manager Application”.