State Advocacy Manager - Project Coyote

Project Coyote is currently looking to hire a full-time, State Advocacy Manager.

The role is responsible for overseeing state policy and advocacy campaigns and is a remote position. Project Coyote is committed to protecting North America’s wild carnivores and promoting compassionate coexistence through education, science, advocacy, and coalition building.  The job posting is up on the website https://projectcoyote.org/about/employment/ . They’ll start reviewing applications August 6^th.

 

Skills, Qualifications & Experience: 

Minimum of three years’ experience of demonstrated management skills and experience in the nonprofit sector; ideally at least two years’ experience in wildlife policy and advocacy. Graduate degree in a relevant field preferred.

 

Scenic Rivers Land Trust - full time Stewardship Coordinator

Job Opening: Stewardship Coordinator

Join our small but energetic team to protect our forests, farms, meadows, and wetlands!

About Scenic Rivers Land Trust: Founded in 1988, Scenic Rivers Land Trust is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to protecting the forests, farms, meadows, shorelines, and wetlands of Anne Arundel County. To date, Scenic Rivers has acquired 78 conservation easements, covering over 3,700 acres.

Scenic Rivers Land Trust seeks a full time Stewardship Coordinator to ensure that 100% of our conservation easements are annually monitored and properly managed, and to assist in outreach, program management, and other mission critical projects throughout the year. This position includes interacting with landowners, volunteers, donors, and contractors. Candidates must be very detail and process oriented to ensure easement records are maintained to national accreditation standards. This position is field and office oriented, with the ability to work on a hybrid and flexible schedule, and the occasional need to work in the evening or on weekends. This position reports to the executive director. This position will require the use of a personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursed.

Responsibilities:
Stewardship of Protected Land
Scenic Rivers Land Trust is entrusted by the community to monitor and enforce the conservation easements it holds. The Stewardship Coordinator is responsible for managing our current conservation easement portfolio records. Most importantly, this includes managing the annual monitoring of every easement we hold (all 78 of them). The Stewardship Coordinator coordinates our Volunteer Stewards to visit and create reports for approximately 50% of our portfolio, and the Stewardship Coordinator visits and writes reports for the remainder of our portfolio. All conservation easement recordkeeping is under the Stewardship Coordinator’s care – everything from landowner inquiries and easement violations, to annual, current condition, and baseline reports.

The Stewardship Coordinator also coordinates and implements our Healthy Forests Program at Bacon Ridge Natural Area with Scenic Rivers staff, partners, contractors, and volunteers.

Grant Writing & Other Essential Projects
The Stewardship Coordinator collaborates with staff for researching and documenting possible funding opportunities, writing grants, and grant reporting, as well as supporting outreach events, donor database management, and communications.

Position requirements and preferences: 

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resources or related field preferred (or commensurate experience);
• One year experience in nonprofit or land conservation work;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with members of a team;
• Ability to and familiarty with walking miles in the woods, possibly off-trail;
• Experience in conservation easement monitoring and recordkeeping;
• Ability to follow process and be detail oriented;
• Ability and passion to learn new skills and technology;
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
• Familiarity with local ecosystems and/or invasive plants;
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, Landscape, and/or Salesforce a plus;
• Grant writing experience a plus; and
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot – FAA certification a plus

Salary and Benefits:

• Starting salary range is $48,000 to $57,000 depending upon experience;
• Paid holiday (11 days), sick (5 days), and annual leave (10-15 days);
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with an employer match of 3% of annual salary; and
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule

Start Date:
April/May 2024 preferred.

To apply:
Please send a thoughtful cover letter and resume to Sarah Knebel, Executive Director, at Sarah@SRLT.org with “STEWARDSHIP COORDINATOR” in the subject line.

The position will remain open until filled. Applications submitted before March 18, 2024, will be given first consideration.

Scenic Rivers Land Trust is an equal opportunity employer.

Scenic Rivers aspires to be an inclusive multicultural organization that celebrates the rich dimensions of diversity such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious and political beliefs. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion remain integral to our organizational structure, policies, board of directors, staff, strategic goals, grants, partnerships and program delivery. If you meet more than 75% of the qualifications of this job description, we encourage you to submit an application.

Opening announced: February 26, 2024

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Job Openings - DC Base w/Hybrid work schedule

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy a Non-Profit Organization headquartered in Washington DC is seeking qualified candidates for the following openings:

Communications Director – Minimum Salary 97K FT w/Benefits – Hybrid work schedule 2 days per week in DC office

 

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1954658

 

• Minimum 7 years of experience in media relations, communications, or journalism

• Professionals who have experience in developing and implementing communication strategies that align with organizational goals.

• Enthusiastic individuals who thrive on both conceptualizing and executing tasks.

• Individuals who demonstrate tact and excel in demanding work settings.

• Individuals possessing exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of adjusting their communication approach to suit different situations and environments.

• Demonstrated team players with a history of fostering positive cross-team collaboration, providing coaching, and development when appropriate.

• Candidates willing to travel within the United States, dedicating a minimum of 10% of their time to travel-related activities.

 

Email Campaigns Associate – Minimum Salary 55K FT w/Benefits – Hybrid work schedule 2 days per week in DC office

 

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1972846

 

• A minimum of 3 years of creating digital/email campaigns and the ability to run data queries to target appropriate audiences

• Strong fluency with HTML and CSS coding

• Experience with Blackbaud Luminate Online Platform—Email, Donation, Pagebuilder, Survey, and Constituent 360 modules—or other digital marketing or eCRM platform

• Must commit to consistently coming into the DC office 2 days per week

MD Sierra Club Hiring Communications Associate

The Maryland Sierra Club is hiring a new position!  We are seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and equity-focused Communications Associate to advance the Maryland Chapter's work. The Maryland Chapter advocates for the protection of our land, air and water as well as a just and equitable transition from dirty, fossil fuels to a clean energy future for all.

The Sierra Club is our country's oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization. The Maryland Chapter drives the Sierra Club's work in Maryland, powered by our six staff and hundreds of volunteers, with support from the national Club.

More information and application process here. 

https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SIERRACLUB&cws=39&rid=2191

Evaluation Coordinator - Evaluation Coordinator

Position Summary: 

The Evaluation Coordinator will act as a key member of the Data, Evaluation, & Learning Department, working in partnership with the Data & Evaluation Manager and the Vice President of Data, Evaluation & Learning. As an integral component of the organizational mission to create a data culture, the Evaluation Coordinator will work to operationalize evaluation plans by assisting in the design and development of data management planning, data system build-out, and ongoing data modification support. The Evaluation Coordinator will work with the direct services team in Baltimore as well as with organizations and projects across the country to improve health outcomes for families and children. It is crucial that the candidate be agile and able to shift priorities based on need. 

 Read more and apply HERE.

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.

Job Opportunities at the Environmental Integrity Project

The Environmental Integrity Project is a non-partisan, nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for effective enforcement of environmental laws. Our mission is to empower communities and protect public health and the environment by investigating polluters, holding them accountable under the law, and strengthening public policy.

We have several positions open that may be of interest to ENSP alumni. We're looking for a research analyst and a staff engineer, which I've attached posting for. Additional openings for staff attorneys, law clerks, and a reporter/editor can be found on the website.

https://environmentalintegrity.org/who-we-are/job-opportunities/

Job opportunities - Green Infrastructure and JEDI Americorps Vista

Rock Creek Conservancy, a non-profit watershed organization protecting Rock Creek (Montgomery Co, MD & Washington, D.C.) is currently hiring for several positions:

 

JEDI Americorps Vista -  The JEDI AmeriCorps VISTA member will develop and implement programs to engage diverse communities in environmental stewardship of the Rock Creek watershed, focusing on the east side of Rock Creek (National) Park, with its historically less equitable park access. The VISTA will support a suite of programming options to engage diverse communities in the Rock Creek watershed, including service and restoration work, virtual historical programming, and community events to foster deeper connections to Rock Creek's parklands as a natural oasis in the Washington DC region.

 

Green Infrastructure Technician -  RCC is seeking full-time Technicians to work on the Downspout Disconnection Program and green infrastructure maintenance. Technicians will inspect, document, and maintain green infrastructure facilities including rain gardens, bioswales, and conservation landscaping. In evenings and Saturday, technicians will canvass homes to educate residents about the Downspout DIsconnection program, document and audit homes for program eligibility, and disconnect downspouts and install rain barrels.

Project Associate - Environmental Council of the States

The Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) (www.ecos.org) is accepting applications for a Project Associate to work with senior staff and state representatives on projects and committees related to chemicals management, water quality, and other work as needed at the organization. 

About ECOS
ECOS is the national non-profit, non-partisan association of state and territorial environmental leaders. The purpose of ECOS is to improve the environmental capabilities of state environmental agencies and their leaders to protect and improve human health and the environment of the United States. To facilitate that, ECOS staff work with state environmental directors to champion the role of states, provide for the exchange of ideas, foster cooperation and coordination, and articulate state positions to federal agencies, Congress, and the public. 

Job Description
The Project Associate has a dynamic work portfolio. The Project Associate works with state environmental directors and their staff, other ECOS staff, and representatives of federal agencies to support the association’s work. Primary responsibilities include: 

• Staffing conference calls, taking notes, and organizing committee and workgroup activities 
• Managing projects, meetings, webinars, and other initiatives 
• Assisting states in sharing best practices regarding agency operations and other topics 
• Contributing to other ECOS-wide projects as necessary 

Salary for this position is dependent upon qualifications and ranges from $42,000 to $50,000. Competitive benefits are also provided. This is a full time, non-exempt position based in Washington, DC but currently working remotely due to the pandemic. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree. 
• Excellent internal and external oral and written communication and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently on project work and as a team member with colleagues on broader issues. 
• High degree of personal accountability, professionalism, and motivation.  Ability to work on many projects simultaneously and to prioritize tasks. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• One to two years professional experience.
•  Experience working on environmental issues preferred. 
•  Knowledge of state environmental programs a plus. 

To Apply
To apply for this position, send a resume and cover letter to ecos@ecos.org with subject “Application for Project Associate” by February 7, 2022. ECOS is an equal opportunity employer. Position will remain open until filled.

Verra - Various Openings

Verra is a standard-setter helping to tackle the world’s most intractable environmental and social challenges. As a mission-driven non-profit organization, Verra is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving livelihoods, and protecting natural resources by working with the private and public sectors. We support climate action and sustainable development with standards, tools and programs that credibly, transparently and robustly assess environmental and social impacts and enable funding for sustaining and scaling up projects that verifiably deliver these benefits. 

Verra is currently hiring for a number of positions:

1) Manager, Program Development

Verra’s Program Team is looking for a Manager, Program Development to support our work to foster climate impact and generate related environmental and social benefits through the VCS Program.

2) Program Manager, Natural Climate Solutions

Verra’s Program Team is looking for a Program Manager, Natural Climate Solutions, to support our work to foster climate impact and generate related environmental and social benefits through the VCS Program.

3) Program Manager, Technological and Industrial Solutions

Verra’s Program Team is looking for a Program Manager, Technological and Industrial Solutions to support our work to foster climate impact and generate related environmental and social benefits through the VCS Program. In the context of this position, technological and industrial solutions encompasses all sectors other than the Natural Climate Solutions sector.

4) Program Officer, Sustainable Development

Verra is looking for a Program Officer to help manage Verra’s sustainable development programs including the Sustainable Development Verified Impact Standard (SD VISta) and the Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) Standards.

5) Senior Program Officer, Methodologies

Verra is seeking a Senior Program Officer, Methodologies to support the development of innovative and high-impact VCS methodologies, with a focus on technological and industrial climate solutions. In the context of this position, technological and industrial climate solutions encompasses all sectors other than Natural Climate Solutions.

6) Senior Program Officer, Agriculture, Program Team

Verra is looking for a Senior Program Officer to support its work to foster climate impact and generate related environmental and social benefits in the agriculture sector through our VCS Program and other emerging standards, tools, and programs.

Communications and Equity Fellowship openings at solar nonprofit

Solar United Neighbors, a nonprofit that helps people go solar and fight for their energy rights, is hiring!

We've got two great positions open:

• Communications Fellow: The Communications Fellow will assist with all aspects of the organization’s communications activities and report to the Communications Director. You will have a diverse set of responsibilities as part of a growing team. Your primary focus will be developing and promoting content for the organization’s solar advocacy and educational programs.
• Energy Equity and Inclusion Fellow: We are looking for an energy equity and inclusion fellow that can help us expand our energy equity work across the country. The energy equity and inclusion department works on addressing barriers to solar adoption. These pilots help us identify barriers, increase awareness and build support for more low-income solar programs.

Both are paid, staff positions for one year with the option to extend permanently as funding allows.

Environmental Program Manager/Staff Scientist, Healthy Harbor Initiative

The Program Manager for the Healthy Harbor Initiative manages Waterfront Partnership’s environmental programs including educational programs, volunteer programs, and corporate engagement programs. The position also acts as staff scientist for the collection and analysis of water quality data and the dissemination of this information via reports, communication with partners, and other media.

The Program Manager works independently and collaboratively with the Healthy Harbor team. The position requires knowledge of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem, experience developing and implementing volunteer programs for the public, and the ability to understand, analyze, and communicate water quality data. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills are required.

Read more and apply HERE.

Fellowship Opportunities for Recent ENSP Grads at CDP North America

 CDP is hiring 2-4 fellows/recent college grads as part of our annual fellowship program that runs from February to September. We are located in NYC but for the foreseeable future are working remotely. CDP is a wonderful organization filled with young professionals passionate about our mission of focusing investors, companies and cities on taking urgent action to build a truly sustainable economy by measuring and understanding their environmental impact.  The fellowship position specifically will work to build relationships with corporate sustainability and investor relations professionals at a range of seniority levels to secure their position and participation in CDP’s programs (Climate Change, Water Security and/or Forests). Most of our part-time fellows secure full-time positions after the fellowship has ended!

This as a great opportunity for recent grads of the ENSP program who are looking for entry level work in the nonprofit sector. The organization is quite unique and offers a valuable perspective of directly working with stakeholders to disclose and manage their environmental impact. Here is the job posting!: https://www.cdp.net/en/info/careers/2021-engagement-fellowship

 

If you have any questions, please do reach out:  Lauren Wilson, Class of 2017 (Lauren.Wilson@cdp.net)

Position at Shenandoah Valley Soil and Water Conservation District

Shenandoah Valley Soil and Water Conservation District (SVSWCD), is looking for a new employee to fill their Animal Waste Conservation Planner position in Harrisonburg, VA ASAP. This would be a great opportunity for a recent graduate/student looking for experience.

For more information: 
A detailed job description and application can be obtained at www.svswcd.org, or at the SVSWCD office. Submit a SVSWCD Application of Employment (available on the SVSWCD website: https://svswcd.org/jobs/) official college transcript & resume by 1:00pm September 8, 2020 to 1934 Deyerle Avenue, Suite B, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 or via the jobs page on the SVSWCD website. For more information call: (540) 534-3049. SVSWCD is an EOE.

Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Position Announcement: Pennsylvania Agricultural Program Manager

Job Description:
This position will work with the Pennsylvania State Director and office on a wide range of water quality improvement projects focused on agricultural conservation, riparian and in-stream conservation, drinking water protection, and more. The successful candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills, and a basic understanding of water quality and land use issues affecting the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The ability to form strong relationships and work in partnership with a variety of audiences is essential. The Pennsylvania Agricultural Program Manager will interact often with farmers, other landowners and local residents, and members of the business community, local government, and other nonprofits. This position will involve extensive fieldwork and outreach, including meeting with landowners to conducting field assessments and will thus require field-savviness. Agricultural programs will be a core focus for this position, specifically the coordination of the Turkey Hill Clean Water Partnership, and candidates with skills and field experience in conservation agriculture will be prioritized. Strong candidates will also have experience in partnership coordination.

View more and apply here:  https://www.allianceforthebay.org/2019/12/position-announcement-pennsylvania-agricultural-program-manager/

Earthjustice position
Research and Policy Analyst

RESEARCH AND POLICY ANALYST: CLEAN TRANSPORTATION
Location: Washington, DC Regional Washington, District Of Columbia

Earthjustice is now accepting applications for a Research and Policy Analyst to join its Washington, D.C., office. The Research and Policy Analyst will support the D.C. Office’s programmatic focus on energy and air pollution issues in the mid-Atlantic through efforts to promote a shift away from fossil fuels and toward equitable zero-emissions solutions across the power, transportation, and building sectors. The work will include developing factual support for litigation and advocacy, drafting and editing comment letters or other advocacy documents, engaging in advocacy work with government decision makers, and developing and maintaining relationships with clients and other partners.

Read more and apply here: https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/38431/research-and-policy-analyst-clean-transportation

Multiple Positions Available
Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife is a national, non-profit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities.

They have multiple positions available, specifically:

• Policy Analyst- Climate Adaptation
• National Outreach Manager

 

Part-time job opportunity
Scenic Rivers Land Trust

Who we are: Founded in 1988, Scenic Rivers Land Trust is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to protecting the natural and scenic lands within Anne Arundel County, mainly using permanent conservation easements. So far, Scenic Rivers has acquired 68 conservation easements, covering 3,057 acres.

Need: Energetic and independent outdoor lover (that doesn’t mind the office either) to ensure that 100% of our easements are monitored and reports are promptly written after each visit. This includes interacting with landowners and managing trained volunteer stewards and reviewing submitted reports. Must be able to traverse uneven terrain, pay attention to details, and be comfortable learning new technology. Will report to the executive director. This position will require the use of a personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursed at the federal rate of $0.58.

Timeframe: 3-month position, from approximately October 1st to January 10th
Compensation: $15-20 per hour, depending on experience
Hours per week: 16-20
Office Location: Annapolis, MD

 

 

Job Opening
Fostering Chesapeake Stewardship Environmental Management Staffer at the Chesapeake Bay Program

Now hiring an Environmental Management Staffer to the Fostering Chesapeake Stewardship Goal Implementation Team. The position announcement is available online via the CRC webiste (http://chesapeake.org/positions/). There is also a short description below.

Environmental Management Career Development Program Appointment,
Chesapeake Bay Program partnership’s Foster Chesapeake Stewardship Goal Implementation Team

With 18 million people living in the Chesapeake watershed, broad public and organizational engagement in conservation and restoration are vital. The Fostering Chesapeake Stewardship Goal Implementation Team is charged with increasing citizen action, supporting environmental education, and advancing land conservation and expanded public access throughout the Chesapeake watershed. This aims to build long-term stewardship of Chesapeake resources by watershed residents and organizations. 

Environmental Management Staffer Responsibilities
The candidate selected for this position will be involved in a broad range of goal team activities associated with advancing the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement goals. The candidate selected will be a key point of contact for communicating with multiple partnerships, and their memberships, engaged in carrying out the goal team’s agenda. The candidate selected will also support the goal team’s involvement in the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Strategy Review System process to track progress toward achieving Chesapeake Bay restoration goals and outcomes, including coordinating partnership reviews and consolidating feedback. The selected candidate will work as a CRC employee at the U.S. EPA's Chesapeake Bay Program Office located in Annapolis, Maryland.

Entry- through senior-level nonprofit positions

 

The Chesapeake Bay Program (based in Annapolis, Md.) is looking to fill two

positions <https://www.chesapeakebay.net/who/jobs>:

• Local Government Advisory Committee Coordinator (staffed through the Alliance  for the Chesapeake Bay  <https://www.allianceforthebay.org/2019/03/position-announcement-local-government-advisory-committee-coordinator/>
• Environmental Management Staffer, Healthy Watersheds Goal  Implementation Team (staffed through the Chesapeake Research Consortium <http://chesapeake.org/positions/>)

 

The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (based in Annapolis, Md.) is hiring for:

• Development & Executive Assistant <https://www.allianceforthebay.org/2019/03/position-announcement-development-executive-assistant/>

 

The Chesapeake Research Consortium (based in Edgewater, Md.) is also hiring

for:

• Executive Director <http://chesapeake.org/director-application/>.