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This database contains a listing of jobs in a variety of environmental organizations, community-based organizations, government agencies, corporate and industrial settings, as well as consulting firms and other for-profit organizations. Though some of the organizations may not be purely environmental in focus, the jobs listed are environmental in nature.

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Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

Job Opportunity:

Program Assistant - CH Office

Summary:

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a global non-profit environmental organization with more than 1.2 million members and online activists. We have offices in New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Beijing, China. Our staff of over 350 includes lawyers, scientists, economists, and policy experts who work to protect the environment and public health through advocacy and education. NRDC seeks a Program Assistant to work in its Chicago Office. The Program Assistant will provide administrative support to the members of the Midwest Litigation group. The successful candidate must be able to manage administrative tasks such as: preparing court filings, scheduling meetings, processing expenses, handling phone calls, and coordinating travel. For further information about NRDC, please visit www.nrdc.org.

Responsibilities Include:

Provides administrative support for the Chicago Litigation group in a variety of capacities, including proofreading, editing and typing correspondence, photocopying, filing and faxing.
Maintains extensive files, litigation docket books, and archived case materials.
Processes invoices and tracks budget.
Coordinates staff schedules, handles travel arrangements, and completes expense reports. Serves as contact person for program information.
Conducts factual research and contact with clients.

Qualifications Include:

Must have strong interpersonal skills and be detail oriented.
Three years previous administrative experience required.
Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and handle multiple tasks.
Must have the ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and perform well under deadlines.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Interest in environmental issues a plus.

Deadline:

11/30/2009 (All day)

Deadline Notes:

Not Specified (Posted October 2009)

To Apply:

To apply please visit www.nrdc.org/jobs. Once you complete the initial application page, please attach a formatted copy of your cover letter and resume. Please include salary requirements in your cover letter. No phone calls or faxes please. Please reference where you saw this posting.

Disclosure:

NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Nonprofit Organizations

Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership

Job Opportunity:

Director of Policy Initiatives and Communications

Summary:

Participate in a management position for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP), a coalition of leading hunting, fishing and conservation organizations, labor unions and individual grassroots partners working together to preserve the traditions of hunting and fishing by conserving fish and wildlife and the habitats necessary to sustain them; increasing funding for conservation and management of natural resources; and expanding access to places to hunt and fish. Oversee overall strategic development and execution of the organization's policy initiatives and issue-based advocacy to influence public policy via the following 3-pronged approach: Promoting Science-based Conservation and Policy: The TRCP takes a science-based approach to conservation that balances access by sportsmen and other recreationists with responsible management of public and working lands. Empowering Leaders from the Sportsmen-Conservationist Community and Beyond: The TRCP builds constituencies to find solutions to land-use challenges - and works with nontraditional groups such as its union partners that share this ethic. Implementing Public Education Campaigns and Advocacy Training: The TRCP uses public education tools to effectively advance public policy debates, including grassroots organizing, media generation, civic involvement, and scientific research. Supervise 8-10 program staff, including initiative and communications managers, and field representatives. This person will not only oversee creation of communications support materials but will need to draft such materials themselves.

Responsibilities Include:

Planning, creating, and managing the organization's policy initiative and campaign activities on issues that fall into 3 categories:
1. Western Public Lands
- Conserving backcountry national forest roadless areas
- Ensuring energy development that is balanced with fish and wildlife resources needs
- Reforming 1872 Mining Act
- Securing new funding stream for adaptive fish and wildlife management associated with climate change focusing on western resources as case for support
2. Agricultural Lands
- Strengthening Farm Bill Conservation Title Programs
- Implementing "Open Fields" access program
- Restoring of Clean Water Act wetlands protections
3. Marine Fisheries
- Sustaining resource while allowing recreational access based on sound data and science-based managemen
Integrating the association's lobbying, communications, and policy into successful legislative and public education strategies and campaigns.
Further developing effective partnerships with TRCP's 22 partner AFL-CIO unions to inject the voice of union-sportsmen into TRCP's coalition-based advocacy efforts aimed at guaranteeing all Americans quality places to hunt and fish.
Establishing a strategic direction for grassroots programs to influence policy priorities, including field organizing, ally recruitment and activation, and electronic ActionGram and InfoGram distribution. Coordinate and implement TRCP-sponsored lobby days, legislative activities, rallies, petition-drives and other grassroots events.
Building grassroots relationships with TRCP partner organizations, allied groups, businesses, unions, and government to ensure involvement in the organization's activities. Keep allies and other volunteers informed of all legislation and public policies that affect sportsmen. Maintain/update activist database and produce reports as needed.
Creating media-generating activities for the organization's policy initiatives, including press conferences, telepressers, media summits, polling, and web-based advocacy. Raise the visibility of the organization's initiatives through generation of articles, editorials, opinion pieces, letters to the editor, radio spots, and other media.
Serving as a member of the organization's management team, overseeing budgets, personnel, and employee performance.
Coordinating with the director of development on primary fundraising pursuits, including grant writing, proposal delivery, program officer contact, and membership development.
Approving and creating all communications materials related to TRCP policy initiatives.
Consulting and coordinating with Senior Vice President/Director of Government Relations concerning policy and science elements of all initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Include:

Resumes of candidates should include specific experience managing others and overseeing advocacy efforts as well as specific experience writing and creating strong, compelling communications pieces.
Strong management and interpersonal skills are a must.
A minimum of 8 years experience working on natural resource conservation oriented advocacy efforts is preferred.

Salary Notes:

Salary is commensurate with experience; benefits are included

Deadline:

12/31/2009 (All day)

Deadline Notes:

Not Specified (Posted November 2009)

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and résumé. Please include appropriate writing samples. Résumés without accompanying cover letters will not be considered. Cover letters should specifically address the desired qualifications above with descriptions of how the candidate's experience meets the experience requirements for this position. Contact Information: careers@trcp.org http://www.trcp.org

Disclosure:

The TRCP is an equal-opportunity employer

Nonprofit Organizations

National Wildlife Federation (NWF)

Job Opportunity:

Climate Change Safeguards Coordinator - Conservation Programs

Summary:

Find a job you’re wild about at the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), the nation’s largest member-supported conservation organization, which is at the forefront of global warming issues, reconnecting our children with nature, and protecting America’s wildlife and habitat. We seek a qualified individual to serve as a Climate Change Safeguards Coordinator. This position achieves conservation victories by educating, engaging and organizing wildlife enthusiasts, conservation leaders and other key constituencies around NWF’s Northeast Regional Center’s Climate Change Safeguards Campaign.

Responsibilities Include:

Specifically, the Climate Change Safeguards Coordinator will focus on the following priorities:
1) Organizing a diverse northeast climate change safeguards network, including organizing a series of safeguarding workshops and conferences to bring together NGOs with government agencies.
2) Maintain the regional offices general website and a new regional safeguarding website, including content for the site and activists identified by the site; and
3) Developing partnerships with state and regional officials to work collaboratively to ensure wildlife survive the effects of global warming.
The SOC will report to the Senior Manager for Climate Change Safeguards, while being an integral part of a larger team that includes local affiliate leaders, regional and national staff.

Qualifications Include:

Qualified individuals must have a four year college degree in environmental policy or related topics. Required Skills: A minimum of five years of organizing or outreach experience with a minimum of three years experience in conservation policy or advocacy is required.

Salary Notes:

The salary is based on qualifications. NWF offers an excellent benefits package.

Deadline:

12/31/2009 (All day)

Deadline Notes:

Not Specified (Posted November 2009)

To Apply:

Visit the following site - https://secure.nwf.org/careergateway/index.cfm?fuseAction=view&positionI.... Cover Letter and Resume are required.

Disclosure:

NWF is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Nonprofit Organizations

The Nature Conservancy

Job Opportunity:

Government Relations Program Assistant

Summary:

Job ID # 11486. The Nature Conservancy is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states and more than 33 countries. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. The Nature Conservancy is seeking a full-time Government Relations Program Assistant to work in the Washington, DC Metro Area.

Responsibilities Include:

DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING:

Perform duties under general supervision and established guidelines.
Prioritize work independently, working with supervisor as needed.
Make day to day decisions within the scope of work assignments.
Consult with supervisor to address any issues that affect the work of others or the program as a whole.

RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT – FINANCIAL AND SUPERVISORY:

Supervises no staff but may help plan and direct the work of volunteers or interns.
Limited financial responsibility which may include processing check requests, travel expense reports, and petty cash.
May purchase equipment and supplies as provided for in budget and in consultation with supervisor.
May assist with program budget preparation and monitoring.

Qualifications Include:

COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING:

Work on multiple projects with several variables, meet deadlines, and manage a timeline.
Operate proactively; resolve routine problems independently; consult with supervisor to develop plans for resolution of unusual or complex problems.

COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

Work and communicate with a diverse group of people, including board of directors, government and legislative associates, volunteers, the public and other staff.
Ability to understand policy discussions and clearly communicate content in writing
Consistently demonstrate professional, positive, and approachable attitude/demeanor and discretion.
Ability to function productively as a member of a work team.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Work requires only minor physical exertion and/or strain. Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements.
Work involves some travel to various meetings, most of it local.

Salary Notes:

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

Deadline:

12/31/2009 (All day)

Deadline Notes:

Not Specified (Posted November 2009)

To Apply:

Visit www.nature.org/careers/, click "View Positions" and search for this listing by the position title and/or location. All resumes (CVs) and cover letters must be submitted through The Nature Conservancy’s online application system. Please attach them to your application as one document. If you are having technical problems with the site or application process, contact applyhelp@tnc.org and include job opening ID, 11486. Note: Please do not send questions related to specific positions to this e-mail address as they will not be able to be answered. All sections of online application must be completed (e.g. work experience, education and language skills, even if information is included in resume), to be considered for a position.

Disclosure:

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Nonprofit Organizations

Land Trust Alliance

Job Opportunity:

Temporary Administrative Assistant

Summary:

The Alabama Land Trust Inc. is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant.

Responsibilities Include:

The temporary administrative assistant will be responsible for assisting land trust personnel with administrative tasks during the remainder of Calendar Year 2009. Essential Functions: Preparing Closing Packets on Conservation Easements, Assisting with Baseline Documentation Report Preparation, Assisting with document preparation and mailing, such as acknowledgment letters, Perform other administrative duties including phone calls, correspondence, expense tracking, inventory and ordering of program materials, record keeping, filing and data collection of program components. Report to Josh Holmes, a conservation program director at the land trusts. Work cooperatively with staff with regard to the above items. Maintain positive and friendly relationships with the general public, education community, conservation community, donors and volunteers.

Qualifications Include:

Successful candidates will have experience with computers particularly Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook, and Access. In addition the candidates should be proficient in use of communications equipment, such as digital camera and internet. Must have reliable transportation and be willing to use personal vehicle for job related travel.

Salary Range:

$26,000

Salary Notes:

Salary: $12.50 per hour; 40 hours a week. Compensation will be provided for mileage at the rate established by the land trusts. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree.

Deadline:

12/31/2009 (All day)

Deadline Notes:

Not Specified (Posted November 2009)

To Apply:

Email: holmes@allandtrust.org

Nonprofit Organizations

ecoAmerica

Job Opportunity:

Executive Director

Summary:

ecoAmerica is seeking a Executive Director. ecoAmerica a 501 (c) (3) non-profit that uses psychographic research, strategic partnerships and engagement marketing to shift awareness, attitudes and behaviors of environmentally agnostic Americans. Founded in 2005, we have a core expertise in consumer marketing and focus on building the base for climate and environment solutions by connecting them to the core values and day-to-day concerns of Americans. Further information on our organization and programs is at www.ecoAmerica.org.

Responsibilities Include:

Working with the President, the ED manages and develops ecoAmerica’s staff, board, processes and partnerships to determine, build support for and implement research and project programs that accomplish the organization’s mission. Development: Develop, lead and manage board, staff and processes to solicit and enroll directors, partners and funders for ecoAmerica and our programs. Establish and manage relationships and grants processes to expand our funding and base of support. Organizational Management and Development: Leadership and management in working with the president, staff and board in developing and implementing strategic and operating plans and budgets. Develop and manage staff and service providers as well as all business functions including finance, administration and human resources. Project Management: Manage staff, partners and processes to develop supporting research to a) determine optimal project selection, b) establish project plans and supporting materials, c) enroll partners and raise funding for the project, and d) then manage the development, implementation and project reporting.

Qualifications Include:

The ideal candidate possesses abilities and demonstrated successful experience in managing a professional staff in the development and management of varied, marketing projects in conjunction with a network of major partners. S/he will have: At least 3 years of demonstrated success in progressive organizational leadership. Experience in initiating and building relationships with Fortune 1000 corporations, as well as with major foundations, funders, government agencies and NGO’s. Significant background and experience in consumer marketing. Successful major gift fundraising capabilities and experience with major donors or high level funding/resource/”sales” outreach background in other sectors. Significant inter-departmental, inter-organizational program management experience. A demonstrated ability to generate excitement, visibility and support. Commitment to climate and environmental solutions and ecoAmerica’s Mission.

Salary Notes:

Not Specified

Deadline:

12/30/2009 (All day)

Deadline Notes:

Not Specified (Posted November 2009)

To Apply:

For further information or to apply please respond to bob@ecoAmerica.org.