The following is a list of job openings in the environmental sector.

  • World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
    Job Opportunity: Manager of Foundation Relations 28150

    Summary: World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is seeking a Manager of Foundation Relations to work with the Director to help manage its foundation relations program, including: developing and implementing strategies to secure foundation grants for WWF programs; identifying, cultivating and participating in solicitation of foundation donors; helping ensure high-quality proposals, reports and other written materials for the foundation community; helping oversee unit administrative functions and activities; and helping track unit productivity and financial performance.

    Qualifications Include: A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three to five years of demonstrated success in fundraising from foundations, corporations, and/or government agencies and at least one to two years supervisory experience. Knowledge of conservation/environmental and/or international development issues a plus.

    Salary: Unknown

    To Apply: Visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/about/jobs.cfm # 28150

    AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

    Deadline for submission is: June 6, 2008

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  • The Tuolumne River Trust
    Job Opportunity: River Parkway Manager

    Summary: The Tuolumne River Trust has an immediate opening for a River Parkway Project Manager. With a clear vision, a successful track record, and the resources to add several new staff, the Trust is ideally poised to leverage greater support for the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team working to take a successful organization to the next level during an exciting period of growth from an existing staff of 7 to a staff of at least 12. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of the Trust's Central Valley Program. The full-time position will require work in Stanislaus County plus occasional travel to Sacramento, San Francisco, Sonora and other places in the San Joaquin Valley.

    Working under the supervision of the Central Valley Program Director and the Deputy Executive Director, the River Parkway Project Manager manages and coordinates all aspects of protection, science, stewardship, community and government relations for the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway, an initiative to implement a mosaic of public and private habitat and recreation projects along the 52-mile reach of the lower Tuolumne River. S/he serves as the principal contact to government agencies, other conservation organizations, foundations and the academic community for conservation and park-related projects. Specifically, the Project Manager's activities encompass a broad array of tasks, including strategic planning; partnership building; land management and science; real estate acquisition; fundraising for the parkway including securing government grants; management of government and other contracts; cultivating support and involvement among key local stakeholders, landowners, corporations, private individuals, donors, and community and institutional leaders; representing the Trust in a wide variety of forums; fostering compatible land use practices throughout the project area. S/He will work closely with the Deputy Executive Director, Central Valley Program Director, and Education and Outreach Director. The full-time position is based in Modesto and will require work in Stanislaus County, plus occasional travel to Sacramento, San Francisco, Sonora and other places in California.

    Responsibilities Include:
    1. Strengthen the Trust as the major conservation organization within Stanislaus County.
    2. Lead the Trust and the Tuolumne River Coalition, a loose collaborative of local governmental and non-governmental organizations, in implementing the vision for the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway.
    3. Capitalize on existing resources to leverage additional government and private funds for parkway projects, including grant preparation.
    4. Foster key partnerships with public and private organizations to develop innovative solutions and tangible results for parkway projects.
    5. Cultivate local community support for local conservation efforts.
    6. Refine conservation and park priorities along the lower Tuolumne River.
    7. Assist in negotiating complex and innovative solutions with government agencies and landowners to conserve and protect key pieces of land.
    8. Strengthen government relationships to build political support for the parkway and individual parkway projects.
    9. Act as a spokesperson for the parkway to the media to effectively generate positive stories about the parkway.
    10. Additionally, the Project Manager may work on land transactions by assisting and/or leading negotiating, documenting, and closing real estate transactions with the assistance of legal and finance consultants and partners by:
  • Researching and carrying out all phases of land pre-acquisition projects from initial outreach and landowner negotiation through supervision of appraisers, surveyors, and other consultants.
  • Identifying funding opportunities for land acquisition projects.
  • Identifying and negotiating with public agencies or other permanent stewards for final project acquisition.
    • 11. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

    Qualifications Include:
    1. Advanced degree in engineering, biology, hydrology, environmental policy, law or other related technical field.
    2. 2-4 years experience in the environmental field, preferably including background in working with land trusts, California's Central Valley environmental issues, government relations, and land conservation.
    3. Prior experience and ability in building relationships and working with people from different backgrounds and perspectives.
    4. Experience in working with diverse coalitions of stakeholders to advance community visions.
    5. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
    6. Prior successful experience in grant writing, contract management, and budget management.

    Salary: Salary is very competitive and depends on experience. Excellent benefits.

    To Apply:
    Please send an email (with cover letter, resume, three references, and 2-page writing sample as attachments) with subject heading "River Parkway Project Manager" to:
    Karyn Carr
    Email: karyn@tuolumne.org
    No phone calls please.

    The Trust is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse staff.

    Deadline for submission is: The position will be open until filled. The first round of interviews will occur in late-June or early-July.

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  • Scenic Hudson
    Job Opportunity: Land Stewardship Assistant

    Summary: Scenic Hudson seeks an assistant to the Parks and Stewardship Manager to help manage our properties, with particular emphasis on new acquisitions and non-park lands.

    Responsibilities Include: Duties include: collecting and organizing data, including biological and cultural inventories, site analyses, mapping, posting boundaries, maintaining trails, invasive species removal, habitat restoration projects and construction of park amenities.

    Qualifications Include: Bachelors Degree in biology, natural resource management or related field, with two years experience minimum in land management required. Must be knowledgeable in local flora and fauna. Strong organizational skills and Microsoft Office required; strong database skills, ArcGIS and experience with handheld GPS preferred. Experience with the use and maintenance of chainsaws, brush-cutters, mowers, tractors, and various hand and power tools required. As a core member of the Parks team, must work well individually and as part of a team. Must be physically able to lift and carry 50 lbs. and hike long distances over varied terrain in adverse weather conditions.

    Salary: Unknown

    To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to: HR, Scenic Hudson, One Civic Center Plaza, Suite 200, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 or Fax: (845) 452-7567 or E-mail: tvanyo@scenichudson.org. See our website: www.scenichudson.org. No phone calls please.

    Scenic Hudson is an EOE promoting cultural diversity and excellence.

    Deadline for submission is: Unknown (Posted in June 2008)

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  • The Nature Conservancy
    Job Opportunity: Donor Relations Manager

    Summary: The Nature Conservancy is seeking an experienced fundraiser to fulfill the position of Donor Relations Manager in its New York City office. ABOUT US: 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.

    Responsibilities Include: The Donor Relations Manager will conduct initial discovery calls and exploratory meetings with donors and prospects to introduce the Conservancy, determine capacity for major gifts, and maintain ongoing contact with past and current donors in his/her personal portfolio. This person will be part of a team of fundraisers whose focus is to cultivate, solicit and steward donors giving up to $100,000, actively building a strong pipeline of donors capable of becoming major donors to be managed by senior fundraising staff. He/she will also assist with corporate outreach and solicitation, and work with donor groups that include the Young Professionals Group and Legacy Club.

    Qualifications Include: One to three years of fundraising experience is preferred. The successful candidate is organized, and has strong written and oral communication skills. He/she is capable of working as a member of a team, is results-oriented, and is passionate about conservation and related issues. He/she must be willing to work long hours and weekends. Database experience is a plus.

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree and minimum of two years' work experience;
  • Experience building relationships with donors, volunteers, and all levels of staff;
  • Experience using written and oral communication, negotiating and organizational skills;
  • Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles & practices; and
  • Experience using technology to achieve desired results.


    • Salary: The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment.

    To Apply: To apply for this position please visit www.nature.org/careers/, click View Positions and search for this listing by the position title and location. Please submit your resume, along with a cover letter introducing yourself, with salary history, qualifications and your interest in the position to the attention of Evelyn Chen. All resumes must be submitted through The Nature Conservancy's online application. When using the online application, do not click the back, forward or refresh buttons to navigate, doing so will cause information to be lost. The online application must be completed in its entirety, including all required attachments, in order to be considered for a position. For more details on how to use the online application please see our User Guide at: http://www.nature.org/careers/files/external_applicant_userguide.pdf.

    The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Deadline for submission is: Unknown (Posted in June 2008)

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  • The Nature Conservancy
    Job Opportunity: Philanthropy Assistant

    Summary: The Nature Conservancy is seeking a capable, up-and-coming professional to fulfill the position of Philanthropy Assistant in its New York City office. ABOUT US: 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. This position is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to learn about and acquire experience in fundraising.

    Responsibilities Include: The Philanthropy Assistant will support both out-the-door fundraising staff and office-based staff as part of a team of fundraisers whose focus is to cultivate, solicit and steward donors giving up to $100,000. This position will use available fundraising management systems to produce donor reports, perform analyses and research, track prospects and donors, and be responsible for gifts processing and coding. He/she will also work on a variety of fundraising activities and strategies, including assisting with grant writing and executing special events.

    Qualifications Include: Administrative experience is preferred, but not strictly necessary. Database experience is a strong plus. The successful candidate is organized, detail-oriented, has strong written and oral communication skills, and demonstrated initiative. He/she is capable of working as a member of a team, is results-oriented, and is passionate about conservation and related issues. He/she must be willing to work long hours and weekends as needed. • Bachelor’s degree and minimum of one year work experience; • Experience with databases, and with MS Office, Word, and Excel; • Experience organizing time and managing diverse activities to meet deadlines; and • Experience working with and communicating with a wide range of people.

    Salary: The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment.

    To Apply: Please submit your resume, along with a cover letter introducing yourself, with salary history, qualifications and your interest in the position. To apply for this position please visit www.nature.org/careers/, click View Positions and search for this listing by the position title and location. All resumes must be submitted through The Nature Conservancy’s online application. When using the online application, do not click the back, forward or refresh buttons to navigate, doing so will cause information to be lost. The online application must be completed in its entirety, including all required attachments, in order to be considered for a position. For more details on how to use the online application please see our User Guide at: http://www.nature.org/careers/files/external_applicant_userguide.pdf.

    The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Deadline for submission is: Unknown (Posted in June 2008)

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    The job positions that are featured below have expired. They have been kept on this page, however, so that students will have an idea of the variety of jobs that are available in environmental and related fields.



  • Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
    Job Opportunity: Utility Regulatory Economist

    Summary: NRDC is seeking an economist to help us advocate for better utility regulation that encourages energy efficiency, especially in the Southeast. Electric and natural gas utilities are generally regulated in a way that links their profits to sales. NRDC advocates for decoupling profits, establishing energy efficiency procurement targets for utilities, as well as performance incentives to encourage utilities to support energy efficiency programs, in addition to other policies such as net metering and appliance and building efficiency standards to promote energy efficiency and clean distributed generation. This full-time position would ideally be based in New York City, but for the right candidate our DC office would also be an option.

    NRDC's top institutional priority is rapidly reducing global warming pollution from the built environment, and scaling up energy efficiency and clean distributed generation are critical tools to achieve this goal. Energy utilities play a critical role in shaping both our energy infrastructure and many consumer choices about energy-using appliances and equipment, as well as usage patterns. Better regulation can, at a minimum, remove utilities as a barrier to greater energy efficiency and, at best, turn them into active allies in promoting specific efficiency programs and broader efficiency policies. NRDC achieves these goals by participating in utility rate cases and other regulatory proceedings, and is increasingly working on utility regulation in the Southeast.

    Responsibilities Include:
    • Participating in rate cases and other proceedings arguing for decoupling, energy efficiency procurement targets, performance incentives, net metering, and other policies to promote energy efficiency and clean distributed generation, such as solar, small-scale wind, and combined heat and power.
    • Working closely with NRDC's NGO and industrial allies in the Southeast to advance the best possible utility and state energy efficiency policies.
    • Evaluating detailed rate design or performance incentive proposals.
    • Supporting NRDC advocacy on a state-by-state basis for better utility regulation to promote energy efficiency programs by building the case for the energy, environmental, and economic benefits that cost-effective energy efficiency can provide.


    Qualifications Include:
    • The ideal candidate will have the personal and professional skills to advance NRDC's objectives.
    • Very strong economics skills and experience with the theory and practice of utility regulation.
    • Minimum three years experience and a graduate level degree. Strong written and verbal skills, especially communicating technical and analytical information in a clear and persuasive manner.
    • Familiarity with public policy, particularly utility regulation and energy and climate change policy.


    Salary: The NRDC offers competitive salaries (based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience), excellent benefits

    To Apply: To apply, please visit www.nrdc.org/jobs. No phone calls or faxes. Please reference where you saw this posting.

    NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Deadline for submission is: Unknown (Posted in May 2008)

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  • Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
    Job Opportunity: Clean Energy Technology Analyst

    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 is seeking a clean energy technology analyst to help with our effort to promote appliance energy efficiency standards and other policies to advance clean energy technologies. This analyst would work closely with other staff analysts and attorneys advocating for state and federal appliance standards, better utility regulation that promotes energy efficiency, and policies that encourage clean distributed generation. This full-time position would ideally be based in New York City.

    NRDC's top institutional priority is rapidly reducing global warming pollution from the built environment, and scaling up energy efficiency and clean distributed generation are critical tools to achieve this goal. Successful advocacy requires a strong understanding of what current technologies are capable and what future levels of performance are likely to be. Furthermore, implementation of the federal appliance standards has required extensive litigation and this position will involve supporting NRDC attorneys evaluating technical and economic claims about various appliances and efficiency standards.

    Responsibilities Include:
    • Participating in Department of Energy appliance efficiency standard rule makings and evaluating claims about the economics and efficiency performance of various appliances;
    • Working with other NGOs and industries to build support for state level appliance efficiency standards;
    • Supporting NRDC advocacy for better utility regulation to promote energy efficiency programs by building the case for the energy, environmental, and economic benefits that cost-effective energy efficiency can provide;
    • Building the case for net metering, decoupling, and other policies to promote clean distributed generation, including photovoltaics, small wind, and combined heat and power.


    Qualifications Include:
    • The ideal candidate will have the personal and professional skills to advance NRDC's objectives.
    • Very strong technical research and quantitative skills.
    • Minimum three years experience and a graduate level degree in physics, engineering or a similar field.
    • Strong written and verbal skills especially communicating technical and analytical information in a clear and persuasive manner.
    • Familiarity with public policy, particularly utility regulation and energy and climate change policy.


    Salary: The NRDC offers competitive salaries (based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience), excellent benefits.

    To Apply: To apply, please visit www.nrdc.org/jobs. No phone calls or faxes. Please reference where you saw this posting.

    NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Deadline for submission is: Unknown (Posted in May 2008)

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  • Scenic Hudson
    Job Opportunity: Land Project Manager

    Summary: Scenic Hudson seeks a Land Project Manager to initiate and manage the successful completion of land preservation transactions. Scenic Hudson works to protect and restore the Hudson River and its majestic landscape as an irreplaceable national treasure and a vital resource for residents and visitors. A crusader for the valley since 1963, we are credited with saving fabled Storm King Mountain from a destructive industrial project and launching the modern grass-roots environmental movement. We are the largest environmental group focused on the Hudson River Valley. Our team of experts combines land acquisition, support for agriculture, citizen-based advocacy and sophisticated planning tools to create environmentally healthy communities, champion smart economic growth, open up riverfronts to the public and preserve the valley's inspiring beauty and natural resources.

    Responsibilities Include:
    • Devises acquisition, financing, and disposition plans for land preservation projects.
    • Negotiates the acquisition of land and conservation easements.
    • Participates in and coordinates the mechanics of multiple real estate transactions, tracks and follows up on various aspects of same in a timely manner.
    • Identifies and pursues project specific funding sources and financing strategies; prepares grant proposals.
    • Working as part of Scenic Hudson's Land Acquisition Team, assists in the identification of Hudson River Valley properties exhibiting significant scenic, ecological, historic and/or recreational value.
    • Collaborates with park management staff on land management and park planning and development, where appropriate.
    • Produces background reports on specific properties.
    • Builds local, and where necessary, state and federal support for specific projects.
    • Works with public officials, planning departments, and non-profit organizations involved in land preservation and environmental advocacy in order to advance land acquisition projects.
    • Provides general assistance to the Executive Director and Land Conservation Director of the Scenic Hudson Land Trust, and when necessary, to other appropriate staff.
    • Makes presentations to Scenic Hudson Land Trust board of directors.
    • Works with and directs consultants.
    • Makes public presentations on land protection issues.
    • Completes other assignments as deemed necessary.


    Qualifications Include: Minimum of three years of related professional experience desired. Bachelor's degree in related field required, with advanced degree desirable. Ideal candidate will be a seasoned land conservation professional, with more than the minimum three years of experience and solid track record of completing complex real estate transactions. A background in land conservation, land use planning, environmental studies, real estate, finance, law, or related field is a plus. Experience in applying innovative conservation finance and land use planning principles desirable. Strong entrepreneurial and writing skills are a must. Individual must be detail-oriented, self-directed, outcome-driven, flexible, and also be able to work well as part of a team. Willingness to attend occasional evening meetings and travel throughout the Hudson Valley is required. Must demonstrate a commitment to Scenic Hudson's mission.

    Salary: Full Time, with competitive salary and benefits. Salary and job title commensurate with experience.

    To Apply:
    Applications should be sent to:
    HR, Scenic Hudson
    One Civic Center Plaza, Suite 200
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    Fax: (845) 452-7567
    E-mail: tvanyo@scenichudson.org
    Send resume and brief writing sample. No phone calls please.

    Scenic Hudson is an EOE promoting cultural diversity and excellence.

    Deadline for submission is: Unknown (Posted in May 2008)

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  • Sierra Club
    Job Opportunity: Program Assistant, Global Warming & Energy Program

    Summary: Provides program, issue and administrative support functions for public education, legislative and administrative advocacy campaigns focusing on global warming and clean cars.

    Responsibilities Include: Works as part of the Global Warming Team with professional staff in, editing, writing, researching, and coordinating functions. Helps implement issue campaigns. Performs extensive and substantive contact with leaders of the Sierra Club and other environmental organizations, field staff, volunteers, congressional/administration staff, media and the general public. Handles information, recordkeeping, filing, and distribution requests.

    Qualifications Include:
    • Demonstrated commitment to environmental protection
    • Excellent writing and editing skills
    • Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
    • Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively in fast-paced office.
    • Ability to interact cooperatively and effectively with public, staff and volunteers.
    • Proficient in computers and word processing experience (specifically Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint)


    Salary: Unknown

    To Apply:
    Please send cover letter and resume to:

    Allison.Forbes@sierraclub.org
    Allison Forbes
    408 C St NE
    Washington, DC 20002-5818
    Phone: (202) 547-1141
    Fax: (202) 547-6009

    Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

    Deadline for submission is: Unknown (Posted in May 2008)

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  • North America Program for the Wildlife Conservation Society
    Job Opportunity: Assistant Director

    Summary: The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has been dedicated to conserving the earth's biodiversity since its establishment in 1898 as the New York Zoological Society (NYZS). As part of WCS's Global Conservation Program, the North America Program saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. Seeking applicants for Assistant Director position. Preferred location Bozeman.

    Responsibilities Include: Position to assist the director in management of the Program (50 people, annual operating budget of about $5.5M, three major conservation outcomes including i) Saving the Best of the Wild ii) Conserving Priority Species, and iii) Resolving Critical Wildlife Challenges).

    Qualifications Include: Applicants must have at least 5 years of demonstrated management skills, strong background in conservation and biological science, fundraising experience, and a collaborative nature. Applicants also should have a Ph.D. in related field.

    Salary: Unknown

    To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and C.V. to sroberts@wcs.org.

    Deadline for submission is: April 20, 2008

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  • Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
    Job Opportunity
    Manager of Corporate Engagement and Environmental Partnerships

    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. Our staff of over 350 includes lawyers, scientists, economists, and policy analysts who work to protect the environment and public health through advocacy and education.

    NRDC is seeking a Manager of Corporate Engagement and Environmental Partnerships for its newly created Center for Market Innovation (CMI). The CMI combines business and policy leadership to accelerate deployment of clean technologies and practices. The CMI works closely with NRDC's Energy Program, and this position would report jointly to the CMI and the Energy Program.

    This is a full-time position starting in early 2008. However, for the right candidate, we would consider a full-time start date post-May 2008 graduation.


    Responsibilities Include:

    • Working with committed corporate allies to develop regulations and incentive- and standards-based legislation that contains global warming at the lowest possible cost to society
    • Fostering the creation and dissemination of innovative corporate-driven environmental solutions
    • Manage and expand a broad-based business coalition to support expanded utility investment in energy efficiency and regulatory reforms designed to promote such investment
    • Manage current NRDC corporate partner relationships by devising strategies to increase commitment to CMI and broader NRDC initiatives
    • Coordinate across NRDC program areas to maximize impact of outreach with leading companies
    • Organize focused round-tables of senior executives to discuss specific topics, share ideas via other business leaders and disseminate best practices, with the accompanying discussions published to reach a wider audience.
    • Develop, collect and publish research (and build research library) related to corporate sustainability and climate change business issues.
    • Build coalitions with other CSR and environmentally committed organizations working to achieve similar objectives, including (for example) the Climate Group, the Carbon Disclosure Project, the Climate Action Partnership, Ceres, and the WCSBD, to foster knowledge-sharing, expand networks and broaden collaboration among the groups and the corporate members.
    • Educate the business community, public and media on the value of corporate environmental partnerships and solutions via media campaigns, so as to reach out and cultivate relationships with new industries, companies and executives
    • Manage CMI Welch Environmental Innovation Fellows program


    Qualifications Include:

    • Minimum of three years of private sector experience, especially top-tier management consulting, corporate development and relations and/or investment banking
    • MBA or other degree or experience providing strong finance and economics training
    • Demonstrated experience in strategic thinking and implementation of collaborative projects.
    • Superior communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders;
    • Familiarity with energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate change policy.
    • Familiarity with energy utility sector and regulations.


    Salary: Unknown

    To Apply:

    To apply, please visit www.nrdc.org/jobs. Applicants should include a cover letter including salary requirements, resume and writing sample.

    NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Deadline for submission is: March 7, 2008


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  • Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
    Job Opportunity
    Attorney - Ecosystem Project

    SUMMARY: The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit national environmental advocacy organization with more than 1.2 million members and online activists. We have offices in New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Beijing. Our staff of over 300 includes attorneys, scientists, policy analysts and educators working to protect the environment and public health through advocacy and education.

    NRDC seeks to hire a full-time attorney to join the staff of NRDC's Ecosystem Project in our Los Angeles office. Currently the Los Angeles office of NRDC works on a variety of issues involving environmental justice, Clean Water Act enforcement, air quality, equity in urban planning, and endangered species and marine mammal protection.


    Responsibilities Include:

    • The attorney will work on ecosystems issues as part of a team focusing on endangered species litigation, open space preservation, and land use planning. This position involves litigating new and existing cases, administrative advocacy, working with grassroots organizations, and legislative analysis and lobbying.


    Qualifications Include:

    • We are seeking someone with the following qualifications: 5-9 years litigation experience; superior academic background; and excellent written and oral communications skills. A demonstrated interest in environmental protection or a background in environmental science is a plus. The successful applicant will also possess outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to manage and prioritize a heavy workload while working as a member of a team.


    Salary: We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment and are committed to workplace diversity. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.

    To Apply:

    Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, list of references and salary requirements to www.nrdc.org/jobs. No phone calls or faxes. Please reference where you saw this posting.

    NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Deadline for submission is: March 1, 2008


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  • Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
    Job Opportunity
    NY - Website Editorial Manager

    SUMMARY: The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit national environmental advocacy organization with more than 1.2 million members and online activists. We have offices in New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Beijing. Our staff of over 300 includes attorneys, scientists, policy analysts and educators working to protect the environment and public health through advocacy and education. NRDC seeks a highly creative and skilled editor to provide leadership in the development of NRDC's online content. The Editorial Manager writes, edits and assigns content for NRDC's primary website, www.NRDC.org, as well as satellite sites such as www.youroceans.org. The Editorial Manager also manages the day-to-day operations of the websites in coordination with the Production Manager. This job requires strong editorial, management, and communication skills. The position is located in our environmentally friendly NYC office and reports to the Website Director, who in turn reports to the Communications Director. We offer competitive salaries (based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience), excellent benefits, and a dynamic work environment, and we are committed to workplace diversity.


    Responsibilities Include:

    • Work with Website Director and Production Manager to plan and implement outstanding content for all forms of NRDC online communications.
    • Track NRDC issues to ensure that web content is up to date and appropriately messaged to reflect NRDC priorities.
    • Solicit materials, information and input from policy staff and communications department colleagues
    • Lead the editorial development of all new content including minisites, campaigns and large-scale features; participate in the creative development of these projects
    • Maintain the web department's editorial calendar in concert with the department's Production Manager. Coordinate with other departments on maintenance of institutional online communications calendar.
    • Select news, campaigns and other content to feature on NRDC's homepage - in this role the Editorial Manager is responsible for projecting NRDC's public face via the website
    • Write and edit copy for NRDC's website in a style that both represents NRDC's point of view and appeals to a broad audience.
    • In concert with Production Manager, ensure that time-sensitive materials such as press releases and NRDC reports are posted on deadline; supervise posting and adaptation of materials produced by NRDC's publications department.
    • Hire and supervise freelance writers and copyeditors
    • Fulfill other management responsibilities including maintaining style guides and standards; supervising research and fact-checking; conducting staff reviews; reporting on web department goals and achievements; occasional travel.


    Qualifications Include:

    • A minimum of seven to ten years' experience as a professional writer/editor and a degree in journalism or English.
    • Skillful, fluid writing, keen messaging abilities and the ability to transform dense materials into web-ready copy that is concise, accurate, engaging and jargon-free.
    • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and on deadline; a successful track record editing and managing the work of other writers.
    • Interest in and ability to grasp internet technologies and how they affect the development of web content; adept at conceiving and structuring presentation of complex materials for the web; good design eye and understanding of online information architecture
    • Strong interpersonal skills for working with policy staff, website producers and outside consultants.
    • Knowledge of AP style manuals
    • Interest in advocacy and environmental issues is required; familiarity with our issues is a definite plus.
    • Fluency or proficiency in Spanish a strong plus.


    Salary: Unknown

    To Apply:

    To apply, please visit www.nrdc.org/jobs. Applicants should include their cover letter with salary requirements, resume and writing sample. Please NO PHONE CALLS OR FAXES. Please reference where you saw this posting.

    Deadline for submission is: Unknown (Posted in March 2008)


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  • Anacostia Watershed Society
    Job Opportunity
    Environmental Educator

    SUMMARY: The Anacostia Watershed Society is a small, non-profit environmental organization located in Bladensburg, Maryland in the Washington, DC metro area. Through our environmental education programs, we teach watershed education in area classrooms, lead field trips on the Anacostia River, conduct teacher trainings, and more. We are looking for an Environmental Educator who inspires, informs and motivates youth of all ages and demographics about the wonders and workings of the natural world as well as the particular workings of the Anacostia River Watershed. The Environmental Educator reports to the Director of Environmental Education Programs as well as the Executive Director.


    Responsibilities Include:

    • Schedule and teach environmental education programs with schools and other youth groups; coordinate programming with education director, restoration team and the rest of the AWS staff.
    • Lead canoe and pontoon trips on the Anacostia River, which includes: teaching about river wildlife and history; managing student behavior; and instructing and monitoring participant safety.
    • Assist with and at times lead restoration activities including wetland plantings, invasive plant removals, and trash clean-ups
    • Maintain canoes, pontoon boats, trailers, vehicles and field study & classroom supplies as needed.
    • Assist with teacher training, which includes: recruiting new teachers for the program; leading the training; gathering and assembling materials for teacher supply kits.
    • Assist with program evaluation and development.
    • Provide support for other activities as needed.


    Qualifications Include:

    • Bachelor's degree in relevant field and at least 1 year of experience.
    • An interest in conservation and enthusiasm for the outdoors.
    • Enjoy working with children of all ages, especially urban youth.
    • Ability to perform physically demanding work including heavy lifting (50lbs) and paddling.
    • Must be flexible to work evenings, weekends, or longer hours when needed (compensatory time provided) in a dynamic work environment.t
    • Experience with Windows XP, MS Office (Word , Excel and PowerPoint); graphics and Web design experience (i.e. Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Dreamweaver) a plus.
    • Certification in national environmental education curricula (WET, WOW, WILD, etc.) a plus.
    • Coast Guard Captain's License, Spanish language, familiarity with the Washington, DC metro area, experience with urban youth and poetry/art teaching skills also desirable.


    Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with the candidate's level of relevant professional experience. Benefits include insurance, retirement plan, and paid leave. This full-time position is available immediately.

    To Apply:

    Send Cover Letter, Resume and Salary Requirements to:
    James F. Connolly, Executive Director
    c/o Sue Requa, Office Manager
    Anacostia Watershed Society
    6200 Sheridan St.
    Riverdale, MD 20737
    Email: sue@anacostiaws.org
    Phone: (301) 699-6204
    Fax: (301) 699-3317
    Website: www.anacostiaws.org

    The Anacostia Watershed Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Deadline for submission is: Unknown (Posted March 2008)


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  • Southern Environmental Law Center
    Job Opportunity
    Associate Attorney

    SUMMARY: The Southern Environmental Law Center is accepting applications for two-year associate attorney positions in its Charlottesville, VA; Chapel Hill, NC; and Charleston, SC offices. These are excellent opportunities to be part of an organization that is successfully addressing some of the most important and challenging environmental issues in the Southeast and the nation. Associate attorneys gain valuable experience and knowledge working with more senior attorneys on litigation and legal advocacy in state and federal courts and regulatory agencies. About SELC: With offices across the region (core offices in Atlanta, GA; Chapel Hill, NC; and Charlottesville, VA; and satellite offices in Asheville, NC; Charleston, SC; and Washington, DC), SELC is the only organization using law and policy expertise exclusively to protect the South's natural resources-its land, air, water, coast and wetlands-and to preserve our rural countryside and community character.


    Qualifications Include:

    • These are entry level positions and open to recent law graduates and practicing attorneys. A strong academic background and a commitment to SELC's mission are required. Litigation or environmental advocacy experience preferred.


    Salary: $51-53,000 depending on experience and includes an excellent benefits package. Start date as soon as possible.

    To Apply:

    Please indicate clearly in your cover letter if you wish to be considered for a particular office or all three offices. Send letter of interest, resume, law school transcript, and at least three references to:
    Brenda Kenion, Southern Environmental Law Center
    200 W. Franklin Street, Suite 330,
    Chapel Hill, NC 27516
    Email: NCJobs@selcnc.org

    SELC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is continually seeking to diversify its staff. We strongly encourage applications from persons of all ethnic backgrounds.

    Deadline for submission is: Unknown (Posted in March 2008)


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  • Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
    Job Opportunity
    Real Estate Sector Manager

    SUMMARY: NRDC is seeking a Real Estate Sector Manager for its newly created Center for Market Innovation (CMI). The CMI combines business and policy innovation to accelerate deployment of clean technologies and practices. This full-time position would ideally be based in New York City, though for the right candidate we would consider other NRDC office locations. Consistent with the Center's mission of helping to make markets work for the environment, the Real Estate Sector Manager will be an integral part of a team working to rapidly reduce global warming pollution from the built environment by scaling up energy efficiency and clean distributed generation. This will involve working closely with industry partners and policy makers to implement business and policy solutions that allow the real estate sector to play a central role in containing global warming at the lowest possible cost to society.


    Responsibilities Include:

    • Establishing key partnerships across a broad spectrum of real estate interests - including both commercial and residential - to define and implement strategies that rapidly unlock low-cost energy efficiency and clean distributed generation.
    • Developing and negotiating comprehensive policy solutions that will enable dramatically increased adoption of building sector energy efficiency.
    • Managing close relationships with US Green Building Council, US Conference of Mayors, leading utilities, and other key institutions in the emerging green and energy efficient buildings sector.
    • Managing comprehensive research to articulate market, policy and technology barriers to energy efficiency (including location efficiency) and clean distributed generation and the range of possible market-based policy solutions.
    • Encouraging more systematic capture of energy efficiency investment opportunities through private sector innovation (e.g., new contractual structures, business models, and financing terms) and policy reforms (e.g., "decoupling" utility profits from electricity sales).


    Qualifications:

    • The ideal candidate will have the personal and professional skills to advance the Center's objectives, including:
    • Minimum five years private sector real estate sector experience;
    • Demonstrated experience in strategic thinking and implementation of collaborative projects;
    • Strong policy, financial and business analysis skills as demonstrated by previous experience;
    • Superior written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders;
    • Masters in Business Administration, Finance, Public Policy, or other relevant field;
    • Demonstrated interest in Green Buildings, Energy Efficient Buildings, and Clean distributed energy generation (e.g. solar photovoltaic energy);
    • Familiarity with public policy, particularly real estate, energy and climate change policy, and utility regulation.


    Salary: We offer competitive salaries (based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience), excellent benefits.

    To Apply:

    To apply, please visit www.nrdc.org/jobs. Applicants should include their cover letter with salary requirements, resume and writing sample. Please - NO PHONE CALLS OR FAXES. Please reference where you saw this posting.

    NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Deadline for submission is: February 22, 2008


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  • Defenders of Wildlife
    Job Opportunity
    California Rangeland Conservation Coalition Conservation Program Director

    SUMMARY: This professional-level position is responsible for carrying out the goals of the California Rangeland Conservation Coalition. This position is one of two staff positions for the Coalition. The Conservation Program Director, working with the Conservation Director and Rangeland Coalition Steering Committee, aims to improve the conservation and enhancement of working landscapes through facilitating the implementation of voluntary conservation projects and conservation easements on private rangelands.

    The Conservation Program Director is responsible for disseminating information about the Coalition and its projects and outcomes to partners, stakeholders, state and federal agencies, media and the public; working with the Rangeland Conservation Director (the other Coalition staff person) on identified projects; working with the scientific and research community to identify biological and economic benefits of the conservation projects and practices and communicate those findings to interested parties; and carrying out any other responsibilities identified by the Coalition's Steering Committee.


    Responsibilities Include:

    • Serve as co-coordinator of the California Rangeland Conservation Coalition. This will include assisting the Rangeland Coalition in achieving goals set forth within the Coalition's Action Items, furthering the group's objectives, assisting with meetings and events, representing the group at appropriate meetings and events, and providing communication between members.
    • Work with the Rangeland Conservation Director to facilitate 2-4 conservation projects on private ranches each year.
    • Work with the Rangeland Conservation Director to facilitate communication with and between agency stakeholders, conservation community, and private landowners.
    • Work with researchers to identify biological and economic benefits of the conservation projects and practices undertaken by the coalition. Also, work with the Defenders Economics Department to secure funding and carry out a studying identifying the economic benefits of conservation practices.
    • Work with the California Program Director to identify and secure funding for Coalition activities, including drafting grant proposals and grant reports.


    Qualifications:

    • Education: Advanced degree in Biology, Natural Resources, or related field or equivalent experience with a strong preference for rangeland management experience.
    • Experience: Some knowledge of federal and state agencies, laws, treaties, policies dealing with use and conservation of natural resources, particularly rangeland management.Experience developing, implementing and managing conservation projects.Experience with GIS, including map production and analysis using ArcView.
    • Strong writing, media and communications skills.
    • Ability to conduct research, analyze information, and produce work-products in a consistent, efficient and timely manner.
    • Other relevant experience with public policy, grassroots organizing, communications, editing, and/or development.
    • Ability to handle efficiently and effectively many projects and topics at one time.
    • Personal interest and commitment to rangeland conservation.


    Salary: Unknown

    To Apply:

    Interested applicants please reference California Rangeland Conservation Coalition Conservation Program Director in your subject line and submit a letter of interest, along with your resume and salary history (must be included to be considered) to us via e-mail at: HR@defenders.org.

    It is the policy of Defenders of Wildlife to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law, in all personnel actions.

    Deadline for submission is: Unknown (Posted in February 2008)


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  • Audubon
    Job Opportunity
    Center Director

    SUMMARY: The Director of the Audubon Center at Bent of the River is responsible for the management of the Center and for advancing its recognition in the community and beyond. The Director will be a visible and charismatic leader who demonstrates a passion for nature and conservation. The Director works with the leadership of the Connecticut State Office. The Director is responsible for planning, financing, supervising, operating, and managing the Center's habitats, programs, and physical plant and for working with the other Center and State Office personnel to carry out the mission of Audubon in Connecticut.


    Responsibilities Include:

    • Supervise all aspects of the operations of the Audubon Center at Bent of the River, including management of the properties, habitats, facilities, communications, education, science, and policy programs.
    • Develop budgets and financial plans and manage expenses to ensure the fiscal health of the Center. Includes preparation of annual operating and capital budgets with input from the Bent Stewardship Board, for review and approval by the Executive Director of Audubon Connecticut and the State and National Boards; monitor revenues and expenses on a monthly basis; and financial reporting.
    • Fundraise to meet annual contributions and capital goals to support the Center's educational programs, policy and scientific research activities, and land stewardship functions, including a leadership role in campaign planning, major donor cultivation, annual appeals, and events.
    • Manage personnel, including hiring, supervision, and evaluation of all Center staff. Must be informed about all human resources policies and positions of the National Audubon Society.
    • Represent Audubon within the community and throughout the Bent's service area including attendance at meetings, seminars, and conferences and working with the media to advance the programs and activities of the Bent of the River Audubon Center.


    Qualifications:


      Physical Requirements:
    • Sit, stand, grasp, lift, carry, climb, kneel, stand, push, pull for extended periods of time.
    • Able to walk 5+ miles over rough terrain.
    • Operate tractors, plows, chainsaws and other landscape maintenance equipment.
    • Operate trucks, gators, and other vehicles.


      Equipment:
    • Familiarity with computers, fax and copy machines, scanners, cameras, telephones and other standard office equipment.
    • Familiarity with the Microsoft Office operating system and business software packages, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and desktop publishing software like Quark Xpress or Adobe InDesign.
    • Tractors, plows, chainsaws and other landscape maintenance equipment.
    • Trucks, all-terrain, and other vehicles.
    • Familiarity with GIS software desirable.

    • Graduation from college or university with a bachelors degree in business, education or environment-related subjects, plus at least five years of broad-based experience in the business, non-profit management, government or education field. Advanced degree preferred. Must have experience in budgeting, financial planning, management and reporting; fundraising; and the direct supervision, management, and motivation of employees and volunteers. Knowledge of the principles of biology, ecology, ornithology, and other science topics is helpful. Must be able to comprehend technical reports and scientific studies. Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and must be a motivated self-starter. Must demonstrate a passion for nature and conservation. Must possess a valid driver's license.


    Salary: Unknown

    To Apply:

    Please send resume and cover letter to: HumanResources@audubon.org. Email applications are strongly preferred.

    National Audubon Society is an equal opportunity employer. Audubon promotes a diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the National Audubon Society to employ the man or woman best qualified for the job regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability (handicap) or marital status.

    Deadline for submission is: Unknown (Posted in February 2008)


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  • Environmental Defense Fund
    Job Opportunity
    Oceans Program Director - New England

    SUMMARY: With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, founded in 1967 as the Environmental Defense Fund, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life. With programs from Boston to Beijing, Environmental Defense is the only environmental group to receive an A rating from Wired magazine. Overall Function: Environmental Defense is seeking a Program Director to lead the New England Region Oceans Team in advancing work to restore the region's fishery resources and make sustainable fishing practices and conservation the most economically sound way of doing business.


    Responsibilities Include:

    • Supervise the New England oceans program team including scientists, business experts, fishery specialists, research and administrative associates, consultants and others to design and implement innovative strategies to improve public policies related to ocean conservation goals.
    • Serve as primary liaison with other Environmental Defense regional and national oceans program staff and contribute to their objectives.
    • Analyze complex fishery management programs to find ways to eliminate overfishing, increase profitability, strengthen fishing communities, and reduce habitat loss.
    • Forge alliances among disparate interest groups to coordinate citizen and environmental groups in New England, help build regional and national coalitions, and promote conservation leadership in the business community.
    • Engage the media to effectively advance project objectives and communicate project results to a broad array of audiences.
    • Coordinate the region's work with the New England Fishery Management Council, National Marine Fisheries Service, and other federal and state fishery and ocean conservation agencies.
    • Engage academic scientists, policy experts, and others to solve complex problems.
    • Represent the New England oceans program at national trustees meetings.
    • Work with Environmental Defense fundraisers to identify potential funding sources and secure grants and help expand the program.
    • Prepare and supervise annual budget for the regional program.
    • Primary responsibility for reviewing and updating long-term workplan.


    Qualifications:

    • Bachelors Degree in a marine biology, natural resource economics, or related discipline. Advance degree highly preferred.
    • Seven or more years relevant work experience in fisheries or natural resources policy, management, or related field; with particular emphasis on managing complex policy, regulatory, or legislative processes.
    • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a growing program and staff.
    • Familiar with conservation issues related to fisheries. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to work constructively with nonprofit colleagues and partners, scientists and economists, industry leaders, regulators and public policy decision makers.
    • Knowledge of federal and state ocean conservation laws and regulations, preferred.


    Salary: Unknown

    To Apply:

    Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
    Melissa B. Clack
    Search Coordinator
    OP.Boston.Director@ceaconsulting.com

    Environmental Defense is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply.

    Deadline for submission is: Unknown (Posted in February 2008)


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  • Defenders of Wildlife
    Job Opportunity
    Field Conservation Program Coordinator

    SUMMARY: This position involves a wide variety of responsibilities supporting the programs and operations of the Field Conservation Program Area as well as implementing assigned work plans. It serves as the Vice President's liaison to other staff, state/federal agencies, elected officials and their staff, Defenders' members and the general public on non-wolf related issues. Program and technical assistance will also be provided to other members of the division, with priorities being determined and assigned by the Vice President. Must possess a general knowledge of all Field Conservation programs and projects, in order to assist with oversight, implementation of work plans and compliance with established procedures and schedules.


    Responsibilities Include:

    • Responsible for assisting Vice President with development of annual division budget; monitor spending throughout year; track all spending related to grants; communicate with staff members, keep VP’s calendar, coordinate travel and lodging, coordinate VP’s files, assist VP with board report submissions, coordinate high level meetings
    • General Administrative Support: Compile and edit documents; copying; faxing; manage and distribute information; run mail merges; prepare and submit in a timely manner timesheets, check requests, reimbursement requests, leave forms and follow all other administrative procedures; process/edit contracts and letters of agreement as time permits and as directed
    • Field Conservation Programs Staff: Responsible for liaison and correspondence with field staff. Facilitate regular communication with field staff and monitor field staff's compliance with administrative policies; coordinate field conservation staff meetings, forward all field staff mail on weekly basis
    • Information Requests: respond to letters from members and other interested parties requiring technical responses, especially those requests relating to the projects of assigned teams; distribute Defenders' published reports
    • Meetings: Attend all relevant internal staff meetings; represent Defenders in coalitions, public hearings, and other events on the assigned program areas
    • Reports and Publications: Coordinate, edit, and proofread division's monthly reports and forward these to the Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President on a timely basis; coordinate printing, graphics and production of large publications
    • Computer Assistance: Trouble-shoot problems with the computer, in conjunction with our in-house computer specialist or outside experts. Monitor Defenders web page and insure division related materials remain current; Carry out desktop publishing projects as needed.
    • Perform all other related duties and other program work/projects as assigned and be an energetic, enthusiastic and committed advocate for all of Defenders programs and for expanded Defenders membership.


    Qualifications:

    • Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. /B.S.) or equivalent in related field.
    • Experience: 1+ year administrative experience and experience with budget planning and maintenance. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
    • Other: Good organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to wildlife conservation. Requires high level of computer literacy with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn new software as needed.


    Salary: Unknown

    To Apply:

    Interested applicants please reference Field Conservation Program Coordinator in your subject line and submit a letter of interest, along with your resume and salary history (must be included to be considered) to us via e-mail at: HR@defenders.org

    It is the policy of Defenders of Wildlife to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law, in all personnel actions.

    Deadline for submission is: Unknown (Posted in January 2008)


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  • Environmental Defense
    Job Opportunity
    Conservation Scientist

    SUMMARY: Environmental Defense, a national nonprofit organization, is seeking to hire an experienced Ph.D.-level scientist as part of its Land, Water, and Wildlife Program. The focus of this position will be on the conservation of imperiled biodiversity in the United States. This position will focus on two key aspects of biodiversity conservation. First, the conservation scientist will work with a multi-disciplinary team using incentives to encourage conservation efforts by private landowners through place-based projects and policy advocacy. Second, the conservation scientist will also help to shape Environmental Defense's response to the impacts of climate change on land and wildlife conservation, including issues related to ecosystem adaptation and resilience, carbon offsets markets, biofuel production, and others.


    Responsibilities Include:

    • Develop and execute strategies for effective wildlife conservation that involve complex public policy processes and multiple stakeholders.
    • Develop and oversee place-based projects to test new ideas for effective wildlife conservation, particularly on private lands.
    • Develop appropriate policy and project initiatives linking wildlife conservation objectives with Environmental Defense's efforts to address climate change.
    • Build, develop, and grow strategic coalitions and other relationships vital to the success of the above efforts.
    • Conduct outreach to promote adoption of incentive-based conservation strategies.
    • Monitor ongoing activities related to incentive-based conservation; track news and information related to such activities; communicate key events to other Environmental Defense staff; help decide in which activities to actively participate; and identify new strategic opportunities.
    • Develop and take lead in the implementation of communications and advocacy strategies, including serving as key spokesperson on incentive-based conservation issues.
    • Represent Environmental Defense in meetings and on relevant committees.
    • Develop and support an active grass-tops base.


    Qualifications:

    • Advanced degree in ecology, conservation biology, or a closely related field, plus several years of practical experience working on conservation policy at the state or federal levels or on-the-ground conservation projects. Ph.D. strongly preferred.
    • Knowledge of conservation incentives and climate science and policy.
    • Experience with conservation projects involving farmers, ranchers and/or forest landowners is desirable.
    • Possess strong strategic thinking, organizational and people skills, be a self-starter, but able to work closely with directors and other staff.
    • Excellent written and public communications skills, experience working with the media, good computer skills, and the ability to work independently.


    Salary: Unknown

    To Apply:

    Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: Cheryl Pickard, PHR jobs@environmentaldefense.org

    Deadline for submission is: Unknown (Posted in January 2008)


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  • Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
    Job Opportunity
    Media Associate

    SUMMARY: The NRDC, one of America's most innovative and effective environmental organizations, is seeking a media relations associate in its New York City headquarters. The successful candidate will join a top-notch communications team working with the full spectrum of broadcast, print and online media to develop and generate coverage for health, environmental and energy solutions from angles that range from policy, political and legal to consumer, lifestyle and entertainment.


    Responsibilities Include:

    • The media associate will work as part of an experienced team based in New York, Washington, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles and Beijing. Primary duties will include creation of clear, concise and compelling media materials and vigorous outreach to news media throughout the New York metropolitan region and around the U.S. Other specific responsibilities include:
    • Identifying and working with media outlets and cultivating relationships with reporters, editors and other media professionals.
    • Developing and implementing media campaigns.
    • Preparing and placing of news releases, op-eds, letters to the editor and other editorial products.
    • Working with legal, scientific and other advocacy program staff to develop effective message and communications strategies.
    • Coordinating with NRDC partners and affiliates for press events, press releases and outreach.
    • Completing special projects as assigned by the Media Director and the Director of Communications.


    Qualifications:

    • Three to five years' media or public relations experience is essential.
    • Excellent writing and proofreading skills.
    • Ability to produce clear and concise written materials.
    • Ability to work under deadline pressure.
    • Experience interacting with reporters, producers and bookers.
    • Ability to juggle competing demands.
    • Spanish language skills a plus.


    Salary: Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.

    To Apply:

    To apply please go to www.nrdc.org/jobs. Please do not contact us about this position by phone. Please reference where you saw this posting.

    NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Deadline for submission is: Unknown (Posted in January 2008)


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