Thursday, December 8, 2022

Position at NARUC in utility regulation

The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners - Center for Partnerships and Innovation is a grant-funded technical assistance office supporting state utility regulators. They are hiring a technical specialist to help with our programs on electric vehicles, distributed generation, battery storage, grid modernization, and other topics in electricity regulation.  

Job posting: https://careers.naruc.org/jobs/17872177/technical-specialist

Part- and Full-time jobs at Alluvion Aeroponics

 Alluvion Aeroponics seeks a dynamic, entrepreneurial individual wanting to open a world of opportunity in the produce distribution field where the USDA has identified weaknesses requiring investment and resourcefulness. Baltimore City’s urban agriculture production capabilities are being enhanced by construction of the City’s first large-scale vertical farm located in southwest Baltimore.

Alluvion is part of a renaissance of the city’s legacy of growing vegetables and fruits and with it, access to healthy food, nutrition education, competitive-wage careers in modern urban agriculture, and community revitalization.  Produce grown with controlled environment agriculture (CEA) can be harvested every month by year-round (not seasonal) employees, close to the point of consumption. Pesticide-free crops have higher yields and require far less water. Growing produce closer to the consumer reduces transportation/energy costs and helps to keep items fresher longer.  All contributing to a much more sustainable growing process.

We seek an individual who will perform multiple tasks:

  • Prospect for commercial buyers of fresh produce (grocers, restaurants, caterers, etc.)
  • Demonstrate knowledge of product versus competing options and match needs with available product, record customer feedback
  • Provide attentive, responsive service including handling objections/complaints
  • Present weekly reports of prospecting activity and sales performance
  •  Design sales literature, display material and promotional programs

Essential requirements for the position include:

  • Outside sales experience
  •  Demonstrated interest in foodservice
  •  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  •  Initiative & enthusiasm
  •  Passion for building relationships
  • Motivated to work independently
  • Organized and highly disciplined
  •  Proficiency with Excel and preparing proposals
  •  Familiarity with social media influence on sales
  •  Driver’s license and vehicle
  •  Physical ability to load and transport produce when needed

 Compensation at very competitive base pay plus commissions recognizing sales accomplishment.  Full benefit package available at end of first year.  Opportunity to advance as organization grows.

Alluvion is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.                       

 Apply with resume to alex@bmoreag.com


Monday, November 28, 2022

DC is Hiring a Food Policy Analyst

Food Policy Analyst:

The DC Office of Planning Food Policy Division is hiring a Policy Analyst to conduct research, data analysis, and policy development and analysis, centering their work on resident input and racial equity best practices. This position will include public speaking and presentations, organizing public forums, and interagency and intra-agency collaboration, with a heavy emphasis on relationship and trust building. The position would focus on developing solutions to build the local food economy, increase food access and food security, enhance environmental sustainability, and address racial inequity in the local food system. The Policy Analyst will work closely with the DC Food Policy Council, District agency partners, and local businesses and community organizations in the DC food system. The posting opened today, November 21, 2022, and will close December 21, 2022, with a 10-day review of applicants during the posting. To learn more and apply, visit careers.dc.gov and type in the Job ID: 19809.

Monday, November 21, 2022

Research Associates- Environmental Law Institute

POSITION DESCRIPTION: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Research Associates at the Environmental Law Institute help grow dynamic initiatives in the environmental law and policy research space. The Research Associate position is a two-year entry-level position that begins in Summer 2023 and ends in Summer 2025. The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is also accepting applications for other positions throughout its departments. Please see our website (http://www.eli.org/employment) for more information.

Who is ELI?
ELI, a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., is a leading center of environmental research, policy analysis, and training. Founded at the beginning of the modern environmental era five decades ago, ELI has played a pivotal role in the evolution of environmental law. Today, ELI is an internationally recognized independent research and education organization whose interdisciplinary staff of lawyers and scientists works to develop creative solutions to critical problems in environmental law, policy, and management worldwide. Support for the Institute's research and training programs comes from a mix of private foundations and government agencies.

What would you be doing exactly?
Each year, ELI hires college graduates to serve as Research Associates. These staff members work directly with the 15–20 lawyers and scientists in the Research and Policy Division on projects addressing environmental and natural resource protection, climate, public health, environmental justice, and pollution prevention. A typical workload combines research and administration.
The Research and Policy Division publishes research studies and conducts a variety of training courses and workshops. Specific subject areas include air and water quality, climate change, renewable energy, hazardous waste and brownfields, international environmental policy and institutions, sustainable land use, biodiversity and species conservation, wetlands management, freshwater and ocean policy, environmental health, and environmental enforcement.

In addition to researching and writing for these studies, Research Associates help coordinate and plan various professional events at ELI, including seminars, conferences, training courses, and workshops. Other work may include creating and updating ELI web pages (no previous experience required), communications, and managing interns.

Previous Research Associates have gone on to law school, graduate school, government, and other positions in the environmental field.

What do you need to thrive in this role? (1) superior academic research, writing, and interpersonal
communication skills, and (2) a strong desire to gain knowledge in the environmental field.
• An undergraduate background in environmental or related issues is preferred.
• Foreign language skills can be helpful, but not required.

What can you expect from ELI?
Compensation: $45,000 annual salary, with excellent benefits including:
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account• Employer paid life insurance & disability insurance
• Long Term Care insurance
• Pre-tax transportation benefit
• Fitness Incentive
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Account with employer match
• Paid time off

Ready to apply? Here’s how...
Interested candidates can apply online through ELI’s application portal at: http://www.eli.org/employment.

Applications must include the following as separate PDF documents:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume (must include overall undergraduate GPA)
3. Analytical writing sample of 3-5 pages in length

We will notify you before contacting any references.

Please note that to ensure the health and safety of the ELI workforce, any offer of employment from ELI is contingent on candidates providing proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. ELI management will consider requests for religious or medical exceptions, consistent with applicable law.
Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm EST on Friday, January 20, 2023. You must use ELI’s online application system; ELI cannot accept applications submitted by email, USPS or other shipping service, or hand delivery. No phone calls, please.

Please direct any questions to Tori Rickman, RA hiring coordinator, at RAsearch@eli.org
ELI is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to achieving an inclusive, diverse workforce that values every individual. We firmly believe that hiring individuals with varying perspectives and backgrounds contributes to our success as an organization, and we strive to create an environment that fosters inclusiveness. As such, minority candidates and candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Monday, October 31, 2022

Job openings

 Fair Trade USA is hiring for a Seafood Standards Manager. They say: "If you are passionate about promoting socially and environmentally responsible supply chains that empower small fishers and sustainable aquaculture, we'd love you to join our team." https://fairtradeusa.bamboohr.com/careers/104?source=aWQ9NA%3D%3D

FishChoice is hiring for a Social Responsibility Manager to work with their global platform for tracking the progress of Fishery Improvement Projects. https://fishchoice.com/open-positions 

Senior Research Analyst, Environmental Justice

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Portland--DEQ--Multnomah-Street/Senior-Research-Analyst---Environmental-Justice--Research-Analyst-3-_REQ-109871

 

Environmental Justice Council Policy and Program Coordinator

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Portland--DEQ--Multnomah-Street/Environmental-Justice-Council-Policy-and-Program-Coordinator--Operations---Policy-Analyst-3-_REQ-110079

 

Mapistry is looking for a product designer to join our team building environmental compliance software. They'll primarily be working on our air and water pollution prevention product. Here's the job posting

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Graduate Research Assistant Position

 Graduate Student Position for Landowner Survey on Wildlife Management


Description: The University of Maryland Extension is seeking a graduate student to assist in conducting research of private landowner knowledge and actions related to wildlife and habitat conservation. The purpose of this project is to inform future educational and extension initiatives related to wildlife conservation. Because 92% of Maryland's land area is under private ownership, wildlife and habitat conservation in the state relies heavily on the actions of private landowners. The graduate student will work with the principal investigator, Dr. Luke Macaulay, and a postdoctoral researcher in implementing the project.

 

The graduate student will be focused on the implementation of the survey, analysis, and publishing results. A significant amount of preparation and design work for the survey has been completed, including conducting focus group meetings, establishing a state-wide sample of landowners with both addresses and emails, and pre-testing and piloting the questionnaire. The student will be able to draw on this work in making final adjustments to the survey. The survey will consist of both written and electronic delivery of the survey to maximize response and minimize bias.

 

Duties and Responsibilities: In collaboration with the PI and a postdoctoral researcher with experience in surveys the graduate student will be able to:

 

  • Assist in design and implementation of both email and paper versions of the survey.
  • Experiment with various approaches in survey design and administration to maximize participation and response rate.
  • Supervise digitization of data (for paper surveys) drawing upon a team of undergraduate research assistants.
  • Monitor survey responses to identify problems in the survey and correct them.
  • Contribute as a co-author in writing a scientific journal article for submission to a peer-reviewed journal.

 

Preferred Skills:

 

  • Ability to work independently and research best practices to improve survey design, administration, and analysis, and bring findings to the team for discussion.
  • Knowledge of approaches to increasing response rate, reducing survey error and bias, and controlling for other methodological issues that could affect landowner interest and participation in a study focused on wildlife and conservation.
  • Knowledge and experience in quantitative data analysis methods, preferably in R or Python.
  • Strong writing skills for drafting materials to be published in peer-reviewed literature and other publications. Co-authorship is welcome and encouraged.
  • Experience with creative data visualization.

 

 

Stipend and Dates of Employment:

 

This position is flexible in its administrative structure and can be filled as either an hourly graduate student position, or as an Academic Graduate Research Assistantship (either half-time or full-time GA) depending on experience. The position is for  January 2023 until December 2023, with a possibility to extend the position. We have support to include full time employment for summer of 2023.

 

To apply:

 

Please send a cover letter and resume to Dr. Luke Macaulay at lukemac@umd.edu by December 2, 2022.  We plan to conduct interviews in early December and start the position in January.

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Job Opportunities available at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (DC)

 We have several FT positions available that we are seeking qualified candidates for and an extended internship (4-6 months).  We have a Hybrid work schedule for all employees and only require employees to come to the office 2 times per week.

 

Full-time job opportunities:

 

Entry Level: requires an undergraduate degree or at least 1 year of experience.  The ideal candidate will have demonstrated managing and creating content in a database or similar system.

TrailLink Content Coordinator (located in Washington DC)

https://www.railstotrails.org/about/careers/traillink-content-coordinator/

 

Entry Level: requires an undergraduate degree or at least 1 year of experience.  The ideal candidate will be familiar with HTML and email marketing

Digital Campaigns Associate (located in Washington DC)

https://www.railstotrails.org/about/careers/digital-campaigns-associate/

 

Internship opportunity:

 

Internship: recent graduate or undergraduate studying GIS or a similar field  

GIS Internship (located in Washington DC)

https://www.railstotrails.org/about/careers/gis-internship/

 

To learn more about our organization, please click the link below:

https://www.railstotrails.org/about/

Thursday, October 20, 2022

TWS Wildlife Policy Internship Opportunity - Spring 2023

Great opportunity for recent grads!

The Wildlife Society has an opening for a Joe Burns Memorial Wildlife Policy Intern running from January to June 2023. 

The remote wildlife policy intern will be an integral part of TWS’ Government Affairs program, and assist in keeping TWS members, congressional offices, and other stakeholders informed on policies that inspire, empower, and enable wildlife professionals.

 This remote internship is a full-time, six-month, paid position, with a stipend of $2,000 per month. Applications are due by November 2. Please direct any questions about the internship to Caroline Murphy (cmurphy@wildlife.org).

Friday, September 30, 2022

CCAN is hiring a Baltimore Organizer

CCAN is hiring a Baltimore Organizer to join our Maryland team. Please read the position announcement

The primary responsibilities of the position include: 


Outreach and Volunteer Development: The Organizer’s priority is building relationships with people and inspiring them to take action. This involves recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers and grassroots leaders and cultivating active volunteer teams.

Build and Deepen Partnerships and Coalitions: The Baltimore Organizer will work closely with existing supporters, community partners, and coalition leaders throughout Baltimore City and County and in priority areas for our Electrify Everything campaign.

Plan and Execute Inspiring Actions and Campaigns: The Baltimore Organizer will plan and execute creative actions, media events, and community meetings to mobilize our base and influence Maryland’s decision-makers.

Strengthen Membership and Support for Campaigns in Key Regions of the State:  The Baltimore Organizer will work with frontline communities to support mitigation and resilience efforts and engage in local efforts to reduce pollution from landfills, clean up Baltimore’s many sources of pollution and support clean energy projects, including advocating for the electrification of buildings and government infrastructure.

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Senior Data Scientist - National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is now recruiting for a Senior Scientist position.  To learn more and apply click HERE.

Questions about NFWF?  Contact ENSP alum Mike Lagua (mlagua13@gmail.com)

Friday, September 16, 2022

Opportunities at Rails to Trails Conservancy

Entry Level: requires an undergraduate degree or at least 1 year of experience.  The ideal candidate will have demonstrated managing and creating content in a database or similar system.

 

TrailLink Content Coordinator (located in Washington DC)

https://www.railstotrails.org/about/careers/traillink-content-coordinator/

 

Early Career: requires a minimum of 5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have a community organizing background and understanding of Baltimore City stakeholders, government, and politics  

 

Project Manager, Baltimore Greenway Trail Network (located in Baltimore MD)

https://www.railstotrails.org/about/careers/project-manager-baltimore/


Thursday, September 8, 2022

Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability at Baltimore County

The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability at Baltimore County has a Licensed Environmental Health Specialist I opening for the soil evaluation group in the office of Ground Water Management (our focus is properties on wells and septic systems). Recent graduates with an environmental science education would be good candidates, especially if they have a soils background.

 

The posting can be found at our website here. Candidates who aren’t already licensed will be required to submit a certificate of eligibility from the Board of Environmental Health Specialists along with their application. The form to obtain a certificate of eligibility can be found here.

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Jobs at Atlas Renewable Power

Alumni and recent grads might be interested in these jobs from a startup in San Francisco: https://atlasrp.com/careers/ 

Open Positions

  • Renewable Energy GIS Analyst II or Senior GIS Analyst

  • Renewable Energy Real Estate Acquisition Specialist

  • Renewable Energy Associate

  • Renewable Energy Development Manager

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Advantage Environmental Consultants, LLC - Entry Level job

 Interested candidates should email Stephen Dessel, Senior Project Manager at sdessel@aec-env.com.  

 

ABOUT US

Advantage Environmental Consultants, LLC (AEC) has a dedicated staff of professionals located in its corporate office in the Washington, D.C. metro area and five branch offices located throughout the United States. AEC provides value-oriented solutions to the diverse environmental issues faced by its clients, which include real estate developers, commercial lenders, property managers, and industrial and commercial enterprises. Learn more at www.aec-env.com.

 

SUMMARY

Advantage Environmental Consultants, LLC (AEC) is seeking an entry level Staff Scientist to join our team. This entry level position requires 0-2 years of experience in environmental consulting, geology, or related fields. This position operates primarily out of our Jessup, Maryland Office; however, travel throughout Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region will be required, with occasional travel nationally.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of this position include the following:

· Performing Phase II Environmental Site Assessments

· Installation and sampling of groundwater monitoring wells

· Performing operations and maintenance (O&M) inspections on site remediation systems

· Conducting vapor intrusion (VI) assessments

· Performing excavation oversight on construction redevelopment projects

· Supervising the removal of underground storage tank (UST) systems and conducting environmental sampling as required by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) or equivalent in another state

· Interacting and communicating daily with contractors, technicians, and project managers

· Assisting with report preparation

 

QUALIFICATIONS

A qualified candidate must exhibit the following:

· Bachelor of Science (BS) in Environmental Science, Geology, Biology or a related discipline is required

· Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs

· Must be able to provide reliable transportation for daily commute to job sites – mileage will be reimbursed or a company vehicle will be provided

· May be required to travel out of town and with short notice

· May require occasional night or weekend work

· Basic knowledge of computer operations and standard software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe)

· OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training is preferred but not required

 

BENEFITS

The following benefits are provided by AEC:

· Fifteen (15) days vacation paid time off annually

· 401k with company provided match

· 100% paid employee health and dental insurance

· 100% paid training and certification courses as needed

Sustainability Programs Manager - The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

  General Summary:    The Sustainability Programs Manager will manage multiple sustainability projects for the Zoo and implement the Zoo’s S...