Fellowship Opportunity
National Council for Science and the Environment 

Below is a joint fellowship opportunity with NCSE and Project Drawdown. Below is information on both organizations.

The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) advances informed environmental policy and decision-making through science. Our work and programs include interdisciplinary research, scientific assessment, information dissemination, training and curriculum development. We engage scientists, educators, policymakers, business leaders and officials at all levels of government. NCSE is a non-profit organization established in 1990 and has a longstanding reputation for non-partisanship.

Project Drawdown is the most comprehensive plan ever proposed to reverse global warming. Drawdown is based on meticulous research that maps, measures, models, and describes the most substantive solutions to global warming that already exist. It is the most important goal for humanity to undertake.

Project Drawdown Fellowship job posting and application instructions can be found here: https://www.ncseglobal.org/employment

Program Intern or Research Fellow
Renewable Natural Resources Foundation
Renewable Natural Resources Foundation is currently hiring an intern/fellow to work with us on U.S. environmental policy issues to do research, work on programs, and help manage communications.

The position would be great for recent grads, or a grad student taking evening classes!
Full description available here: https://www.rnrf.org/careers.html

(also available on Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/job/program-intern-or-research-fellow-ae9b08fa3f94caeb)

Job Opening
Chesapeake Climate Action Network

Chesapeake Climate Action Network is now hiring an Executive Assistant and Special Projects Coordinator. 

 This position is

 ideal for someone who's looking to get non-profit experience and would like exposure to several realms of work. An interest in climate change is a must. You can check out the full job description here-
: http://chesapeakeclimate.org/jobs/special-projects-coordinator-and-executive-assistant/

M.S. position in Biology
Arkansas State University

Eastern small-footed bat day-roost distribution

Description:

The R2 Lab is inviting applications for a graduate position in the Biology program at Arkansas State University. The overall goal of the project is to determine the distribution of roost preferences of a rare bat species in Arkansas, the eastern small-footed bat (Myotis leibii). The objectives are (1) to create a GIS layer of habitat features, particularly for talus slopes, rocky outcrops, and boulder fields of the Ouachita Mountains, (2) determine the presence of the species in the region, and (3) quantify the relative influence of habitat and landscape features on the probability of occupancy of the species.

The position starts January 1, 2019. The successful applicant is expected to interact with USFS, collect data over two seasons (May-August 2019 and 2020), analyze the data, and present results in peer-reviewed manuscript(s) and at scientific meetings. He/she will be supported through a combined research (53%) and teaching (47%) assistantship.

Qualifications:
Applicants must have a B.S. in wildlife ecology or related field with ≥ 3.0 GPA. Talus slopes and boulder fields that are not all easily accessible from the road involve hiking steep slopes for substantial distances. Therefore, applicants should also be in excellent physical condition. Applicants with GIS and field experience (mist-netting, bat handling, and acoustics) will be given preference.

Application documents:

Please send the following documents to Dr. Virginie Rolland (vrolland@astate.edu) by October 5, 2018:

1) letter of intent
2) CV
3) unofficial transcripts
4) GRE scores
5) contact information of at least two references

Contacts:
For more information, you may contact either Dr. Virginie Rolland (vrolland@astate.edu; 870-972-3194) or Dr. Tom Risch (trisch@astate.edu; 870-972-3333).

Position with National Parks Service

There is a vacancy at St Croix National Scenic Riverway (the first of the original 8 Wild and Scenic Rivers). The position is now open, despite the title of the position, it is NOT a straight-up admin position.

A little background on the position: this person will help negotiate compliance for our existing CUA (commercial services) program which is about 45 vendors grossing $7M+ a year; investigate potential historic lease properties around the park; and investigate fee collection potential for specific services (e.g., group campsites, boat launches, parking) around the park. All this work would be completed with regional staff and the park's management team. The position is really a 50:30:20 ratio of resource protection/compliance to visitor services to administration.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/505936200

Benefits are fabulous, including a $1 for $1 match on retirement up to 5% of gross salary, health and life insurance, relocation paid, housing is open for 60 days, developmental potential is huge.

Operations Coordinator

NCEL

 

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The National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL) is seeking an Operations Coordinator to assist our team and bolster our organizational capacity. This position is located at NCEL’s DC office in Georgetown. The Operations Coordinator, part of the administrative team, will report to NCEL’s Executive Director and will support office operations through a mix of accounting and bookkeeping, event coordination, and administrative tasks. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Manage and execute event planning for national, regional, and in-state meetings
• Contribute to our priority setting process and fundraising
• Manage hiring process of new staff, interns, and contractors
• Manage selected membership communications and maintain member database
• Assist with IT duties, including website maintenance, printers, and other office technology
• Coordinate task management software
• Manage incoming and outgoing invoices
• Manage phone system, answer and route calls, take notes at meetings
• Assist with office space improvement and work directly with vendors and contractors
• Send, open, and distribute mail
• Fulfill HR duties including hiring paperwork and PTO tracking

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience, college credits, accounting credentials
• Prior experience in human resources/personnel/payroll desired. SHRM credential a plus.
• Understanding of and passion for environmental issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency using Macs, Word, Excel, and Google Docs
• Proficiency using Quickbooks
• Ability to both work independently and be a good team player
• Willingness to travel domestically 2-4 times a year

Application Instructions:

To read the full posting, including more details about qualifications and benefits, check out the NCEL website posting here. To apply, please send a single PDF document with your resume, brief cover letter, salary requirements, and the names and contact information of three references to NCEL at info@ncel.net with the subject line “Operations Coordinator 2018”. All communications will be treated confidentially. Resume reviews begin immediately.