Paul Smith's College Job Openings

Paul Smith's College Job Opening

Positions:  Full-time temporary (approximately 25) and part-time temporary (few) positions available.

Full-time (40 hours) position works all weekends plus 3 days per week (5 days per week total);
Part-time position works weekends, plus Thursday mornings.

Background & Mission of the Program:
The Watershed Stewardship Program (WSP) at Paul Smith's College is a community-based program designed primarily to educate the public about aquatic invasive species (AIS) issues pertaining to specific watersheds. Stewards interact with visitors at boat ramps and perform watercraft inspections intended to prevent the transport of AIS. The WSP also fulfills research and service functions.

Steward locations: 
Upper St. Regis Lake, Rainbow Lake, Lake Placid (boat launch), Saratoga Lake, Tupper Lake, Raquette Lake, Fulton Chain of Lakes, Cranberry Lake and other lakes. Some stewards will be based in the west-central Adirondack area; others based in Saranac Lake-Lake Placid area.

Term of appointment:
May 20 – August 25, 2013 (14 weeks); 1 additional week until Labor Day required, depending on employee’s fall semester school schedule (15 weeks grand total).

Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Public education and natural/cultural history interpretation.
2. Perform watercraft inspections; remove AIS.
3. Data collection and analysis: recreational use patterns, AIS removal.
4. Service projects: exotic AIS mapping and control, operation of boat wash station, trail maintenance, etc.
5. Report writing.
6. Stewards will spend most of your days outdoors, in all weather.

General Qualifications:
1. Completed or pursuing a degree in natural resources, biology, environmental studies, science, or a related field.
2. Capable of performing duties independently and proactively.
3. Strong verbal communication, writing, and environmental interpretation skills.
4. Ability to work in inclement weather, both on and off the water.
5. Meet the College’s standard for effective medical coverage during the period of this appointment.
6. Experience operating and navigating small watercraft preferred.
7. Capacity to carry and maneuver up to 50 pounds and perform other strenuous activities preferred.

To Apply:
Applicants may submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.
Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged and should be sent in Word format to: employment@paulsmiths.edu

Mailing address: Recruitment Manager, Paul Smith’s College, PO Box 265, Paul Smiths, NY 12970.
Faxed to: (518) 327-6161. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Apply Today to be a Part of Green Corps!

Early Winter Application Deadline January 22, 2013

Click here to find out more about Green Corps' paid training program in environmental organizing

Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day.

In Green Corps’ year-long paid program, you’ll get intensive training in the skills you’ll need to make a difference in the world. You’ll get hands-on experience fighting to solve urgent environmental problems — global warming, deforestation, water pollution, factory farming and many others — with groups such as Sierra Club and Food & Water Watch. And, when you graduate from Green Corps, we’ll help you find a career with one of the nation’s leading environmental and social change groups.

For more information, read below or visit our web site: http://www.greencorps.org/findoutmore.

In your year with Green Corps:

You’ll get great training with some of the most experienced organizers in the field: Green Corps organizers take part in trainings with leading figures in the environmental and social change movements: people such as Adam Ruben, political director of MoveOn.org, and Bill McKibben, author and founder of "350.org".

You’ll get amazing experience working on environmental issues across the country: Green Corps sends organizers to jumpstart campaigns for groups such as Rainforest Action Network and Environment America in San Francisco, Chicago, Boston and dozens of other places in between.

You’ll have a real impact on some of the biggest environmental problems we’re facing today: Green Corps organizers have built the campaigns that helped keep the Arctic safe from drilling, that led to new laws that support clean, renewable energy, that convinced major corporations to stop dumping in our oceans and much, much more.

You’ll even get paid: Green Corps Organizers earn a salary of $23,750. Organizers also have a chance to opt into our health care program with a pre-tax monthly salary deferral. We offer paid sick days and holidays, two weeks paid vacation and a student loan repayment program for those who qualify.

And when you graduate from the program, you’ll be ready for what comes next: Green Corps will help connect you to environmental and progressive groups that are looking for full-time staff to build their organizations and help them create social change and protect our environment.

In the next few months, we‘ll invite 35 college graduates to join Green Corps in 2013 -2014. We’re looking for people who are serious about saving the planet, people who have taken initiative on their campus or community, and people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and work for change over the long haul.

If you think you’re one of those people, visit www.greencorps.org to apply to join the 2013-2014 class of Green Corps’ Field School for Environmental Organizing.

Green Corps’ year-long program begins in August 2013 with Introductory Classroom Training in Boston, and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the U.S. Candidates must be willing to relocate.

For more information, visit www.greencorps.org or contact Aaron Myran, Recruitment Director, at jobs@greencorps.org.

Audubon International Job Position

External Communications Coordinator Job Description

Position Description: Audubon International seeks a highly-qualified and enthusiastic individual to serve as its External Communications Coordinator. The incumbent will report directly to the Director for Finance and Administration and work closely with the Executive Director and other Audubon International staff and Board members to develop, manage, and implement innovative external communications strategies that effectively advance the organization’s programs, stakeholder relations, and overall mission.

Organization Overview: Audubon International is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to delivering high-quality environmental education and using incentive-based approaches to implement sustainable natural resource management in all places people live, work, and play.

Audubon International presently has approximately 12 staff members and is headquartered in the Albany, New York area. It should be noted that the organization is in the process of moving its headquarters from Selkirk to a more centrally located commercial office building in Rensselaer Technology Park (http://www.rpitechpark.com/), and this move will be completed by early January 2013.

The organization, which has been in existence for over 25 years, works with a wide range of interested partners, including golf courses, developers, agriculture producers, small businesses, large corporations, academic institutions, fellow not-for-profits, community associations, local governments, and state and federal agencies. Through education, technical assistance, certification, and recognition, Audubon International facilitates the implementation of natural resource management practices that ensure land, water, wildlife, and other natural resources are sustainably used and conserved. Utilizing a set of award-winning environmental education and certification programs, Audubon International is able to positively impact environmental health at multiple geographic scales, including individual properties, communities, and ecoregions.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

External Communications

·        In conjunction with the Executive Director, Director of Finance and Administration and other AI staff members, play a leading role in setting short- and long-term communications goals.

·        In conjunction with the Executive Director and the Director of Finance and Administration play a leading role in developing and implementing communications strategies to achieve communications and membership development goals.

·        In conjunction with the Executive Director, serve as the organization’s primary POC in regards to communications with the news media (TV, radio, print, online, etc.) and other external audiences.

·        Give talks and presentations to audiences of all types (i.e., news media, government, industry, academic, etc.) to deliver information on AI’s programs and activities.

·        Assume primary responsibility for posting or otherwise disseminating all official news releases and similar important public announcements.

·        Assume primary responsibility for developing/maintaining contact information for members of the media, as well as cultivating strong professional relationships with members of the media.

·        Assume primary responsibility for developing/maintaining contact information for key stakeholders in pertinent sectors/industries (i.e., recreation, leisure, government, business, etc.) as well as cultivating strong professional relationships with these stakeholders.

Support of Education/Certification Programs

·        Assist the Executive Director and program staff in meeting program growth targets on an annual basis for the organization’s various education and certification programs, including the following (or their future equivalents):

o   Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program

o   Audubon Signature Program

o   Sustainable Communities Program

o   Green Lodging Program

o   Professional certificate program in sustainable natural resource management

·        In conjunction with the Executive Director and Director of Finance and Administration, play a leading role in marketing and promotional efforts for all the above mentioned AI education and certification programs.

·        Lead in the organizing, promotion, management, and implementation of special events or summits held periodically and designed to market and sell AI programs and services.

·        Coordinate with appropriate AI’s staff to ensure that information maintained in the organization’s web-based member database is up-to-date and accurate.

Website Development and Publications

·        Assume primary responsibility for managing all content (i.e., news releases, programmatic information, graphical content, blogs, etc.) that appears on Audubon International’s official website, as well as social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

·        With appropriate assistance from program staff, assume primary responsibility for developing and disseminating the organization’s formal publications and newsletters.

·        Serve as a liaison, as appropriate, between the organization and external contractors periodically retained to perform needed IT software and hardware upgrades.

Administrative and Development

·        Assist the Director of Finance and Administration with the recruitment of corporate sponsors to generate financial support for the organization’s operations and capital budgets, as well as increase the organization’s capacity, public visibility, reputation, and professional credibility.

·        Assist the Director of Finance and Administration with the identification of major donors, as well as cultivating meaningful professional relationships with these donors.

·        Work with the Director of Finance and Administration to ensure effective planning and delivery of ongoing fundraising, business affiliations, sponsorships, and other efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:

·        A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of study (i.e., environmental studies, mass communications, journalism, etc.) and at least 3 years of related professional experience, OR a graduate degree in an appropriate field of study (i.e., environmental studies, mass communications, journalism, etc.) and at least 1 year of related professional experience.

·        Self-starter with creativity and desire to make a positive impact.

·        Excellent interpersonal communication skills and experience working with diverse. constituencies and membership demographics.

·        Ability to excel both by working independently and as part of a collaborative team.

·        Strong persuasive writing skills.

·        Skills and/or experience managing newsletters or other publications.

·        Experience and comfort with public speaking.

·        Experience and comfort with event planning/administration.

·        Familiarity and experience with website development.

·        Working knowledge of IT systems (or ability to quickly gain such knowledge)

·        Computer proficiency (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, database management, internet-based research, professional applications of social media, etc.)

Compensation: This is a full-time, permanent position. Audubon International offers a mission-driven work environment that promotes continued employee growth and development. The organization offers its employees a strong compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent health benefits, retirement benefits, and generous vacation. Diversity is highly valued.

Deadline for Application: December 21, 2012

How to Apply:

Submitted applications will be reviewed upon receipt and must include the following:

·        Cover letter summarizing the candidate’s qualifications for the position, including a description of how prior educational training, experience and skills prepare the candidate to fulfill the job responsibilities detailed above.

·        Curriculum vitae or resume.

·        Contact information (name, job title, phone and email) for 3-5 professional references

·        Persuasive writing sample (5 pages maximum) which demonstrates an ability to effectively communicate technical concepts or analysis to a non-technical audiences.

·        Application materials should be submitted via e-mail to ryan@auduboninternational.org with the job title and your name in the subject line (i.e., External Communications Coordinator – Jane Smith).

Audubon International is an equal opportunity employer committed to practices that ensure employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.

Pew Environment Group seeking Clean Energy Program Associate

https://jobs-pct.icims.com/jobs/2870/job

The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today's most challenging problems. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public and stimulate civic life.

The mission of the Pew Environment Group is to promote policies and practices that protect the global environment, preserve healthy forests and marine ecosystems. For the past two decades, the Environment group has been a major force in driving conservation policy in the United States, and increasingly internationally. The group’s work is focused on reducing the scope and severity of three major global environmental problems:

    * Transition to a clean energy economy from one based primarily on the burning of fossil fuels;
    * The erosion of large wilderness ecosystems that contain a great part of the world’s remaining biodiversity; and,
    * The destruction of the world’s marine environment, with a particular emphasis on global fisheries.

The Clean Energy Program is working to accelerate the clean energy economy for its national security, economic and environmental benefits. The Program promotes the adoption of key changes to U.S. energy policy in four sectors: industry, utilities, transportation and research.

Specifically, Pew will build support for:

    * Increasing fuel economy and encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles.
    * Ensuring that the U.S. electric and industrial sectors are cleaner and more efficient.
    * Fostering U.S. innovation through expanded energy research and development.

The Associate, Clean Energy Program will both help advance the overall policy goals and strategy of the program by supporting campaign, research, communications, field and government relations efforts and will work closely with the Director and Manager to support operations and campaign management. This position is non-exempt.
Responsibilities:

    * Undertake special projects and research related to the portfolio’s goals as requested;
    * Draft campaign materials such as advocacy alerts, fact sheets, Congressional correspondence, web content and more;
    * Work with government relations, communications and grassroots outreach to produce and obtain input and track approval of external materials, as needed;
    * Assist in the organizing and planning of events both in Washington, DC and in states;
    * Work with the contracts coordinator and the Director to refine work plans and other related material for new and existing program consultants;
    * Assist Director in organizing and tracking consultant budgets.  

Requirements:

    * A bachelor’s degree;
    * A minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience (Experience working in a large organization preferred);
    * Exhibited professionalism and willingness to liaise with senior staff;
    * A strong commitment to producing measurable results;
    * Strong written and oral communications skills; and
    * Ability to manage and complete projects in a timely fashion.

Travel: Travel as required.

Malawian Permaculture Center Seeks Managing Director, Volunteers

KUSUMALA INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE & ECOLOGY:

The Kusamala Institute of Agriculture & Ecology (KIAE) is an organisation focusing on environment, food and nutrition security, based in Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi. With experience in agro-ecology and permaculture, we aim to enhance the uptake of ecologically sound, efficient and productive agriculture techniques.

KIAE was formalised in June 2011 and operates as a CONGOMA (Council for NGOs in Malawi) registered, not-for-profit organisation. The institute runs Nature’s Gift Permaculture Centre (in operation since December 2009) in Lilongwe, Malawi, where we have developed an extensive demonstration site, conduct the majority of our trainings and run our commercial, organic garden.

For more information, please see the website for our demonstration centre- www.naturesgift.org.

MANAGING DIRECTOR:

KIAE is seeking a creative and impassioned Managing Director (MD) who shall lead our young organisation as we strive to achieve our goals, including the continued success of our demonstration plots, trainings and our organic, commercial garden.

The MD is responsible for the organisation's continued progression and will lead and manage the organisation in accordance with the strategic plan, budget and founding principles, in collaboration with fellow staff members and the Board of Directors. The MD will have significant scope to determine the future direction of the organisation according to his/her aspirations and available opportunities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

•       Ultimate responsibility for and co-ordination of all organisational matters, including institute finances, marketing, recruitment, human resources, legal, tax and administration.

•       Provide continuous and coherent programmatic, financial, and organisational leadership.

•       Assure the organisation has a long term strategy for its continued growth and development and is consistently working in accordance with the annual goals.

•       Identify and develop proposals to obtain appropriate sources of funding for projects that are complimentary to KIAE’s work experience and goals.

•       Oversee all financial management including financial analysis, payroll, reporting, budgeting, and projections.

•       Ensure financial viability of the institute, maximising revenue from current projects (including vegetable box schemes and general sales, demonstration plots and training courses) and introduce new funding streams.

•       Management of up to 30 current staff members, and international volunteers and interns.

•       Determine staffing requirements for organisational management and program or project delivery. Recruit, interview and select staff, including international interns and volunteers, with appropriate technical knowledge and skills and personal abilities.

•       Act as a spokesperson for the organisation. Establish and maintain sound working relationships with relevant stakeholders including Government of Malawi, NGO's, development agencies, research agencies, and private businesses.

•       Continue the hard-earned reputation of the institute as a prompt and effective communicator to all stakeholders.

•       Establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment through the encouragement of staff and volunteer development. Assist staff in relating their specialised work to the needs of the organisation.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

•       Essential:

o   Theoretical and practical background in Sustainable Business, Environmental Studies, Sustainable Agriculture, Agro-ecology, Organic Agriculture, or similar field.

o   Undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies, Sustainable Development, Business or related field.

o   3+ years professional experience, ideally in an area related to agriculture, international development or business management.

o   Experience in project/ programme management.

o   Professional level English

o   Technical proficiency with Excel and Word, and general computing skills

•       Preferred:

o   Master’s Degree in Non-profit Management, Environmental Studies, Sustainable Development, Agriculture, Business or related field.

o   2+ years in a managerial role.

o   Experience in grant and proposal writing, preferably in agricultural and/or international development.

o   Budgeting and finance experience.

o   Understanding of carbon markets, particularly their relevance to developing countries and increasing focus within development funding.

o   Language abilities, including Chichewa.

The successful candidate shall be able to demonstrate compatibility with the above responsibilities and requirements, and a clear commitment to continuing the ethos of the Kusamala Institute of Agriculture & Ecology. While the ideal candidate will be able to combine commercial acumen with agricultural knowledge, the primary responsibilities of the MD will be of a business nature, with in-house expertise in agriculture and the environment already present.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Start Date: as soon as possible, latest 30^th April 2012.

Duration: Minimum one year, two years preferred.

Location: The position is based at Nature’s Gift Permaculture centre, approximately a 15 minute drive to Lilongwe City Centre. Lilongwe has a variety of supermarkets, bars and restaurants. Lake Malawi and other good weekend spots can be reached in a 2 hour drive from the capital.

Salary and benefits: Please note that the Managing Director must be prepared to work within a young organisation with low funding levels and understand that as the organisation grows and gains more success, salaries and benefits will directly increase.  The salary and benefits currently provided are as follows:

·       Monthly stipend;

·       Employment permit (if international);

·       Free low cost basic housing at the centre, if desired. MD housing consists of a thatched cottage, with separate kitchen and toilet/bathroom. Borehole water and electricity provided;

·       Free access to organic vegetable garden;

·       Free lunch on weekdays, usually consisting of fresh farm produce;

Please note that international applicants would be expected to fund their own travel costs to Malawi.

If you would like further information about the role, please email info@naturesgift.org

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this role, please send an email with “MD – KIAE Application” as the subject, attaching a cover letter outlining your suitability (1 page maximum), a copy of your resume/CV (3 pages maximum, no photos) and the names and contact details of 3 referees to: info@naturesgift.org

Email is preferred, but as an alternative, please send applications to:

Kusamala Institute of Agriculture & Ecology, Managing Director, P.O. Box 30420, Lilongwe.

Closing date for applications is Friday, February 24th 2012 and short listed candidates will be contacted within a month of the closing date. Due to limited resources, we are unable to reply to all applications, if you have not heard back by the end of March 2012, please note that your application has been unsuccessful.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:

Please note that the centre also offers 6-month long internships and short-term voluntary opportunities for candidates with experience in sustainable agriculture or business, with a particular interest in candidates with experience in marketing, proposal writing and project management. Further information can be found at http://www.naturesgift.org/opportunities/

Thank you for your interest in our organisation.

Seeking Grow Appalachia Coordinator

Grow Appalachia Coordinator

High Rocks seeks a highly-motivated self-starter with agricultural experience and project management background to coordinate the Grow Appalachia program. The Grow Appalachia coordinator will work with 13 local families and organizations to grow as much food as possible. The coordinator will also work closely with High Rocks and the Greenbrier Valley Local Foods Initiative to create a strong network of local foods in the area. This position has variable hours throughout the year depending on the demands of the season.

Additional responsibilities:
         ·    Recruit and manage volunteers
         ·    Supervise AmeriCorps members
         ·    Maintain and cultivate relationships with new growers and potential growers
         ·    Manage grant/project budget
         ·    Evaluate and report on volunteers, grower participation and food volumes produced
         ·    Organize educational workshops

Experience required:
         ·     College graduate or equivalent
         ·     Supervisory experience
         ·     Relevant agricultural experience
         ·     Canning and food preservation experience
         ·     Community organizing and facilitating capabilities
         ·     Ability to use farm machinery (especially a hand-operated tiller)
         ·     Ability to drive a manual transmission truck

What is Grow Appalachia?
The basic purpose of Grow Appalachia is to teach and support the people of Appalachia to grow, preserve and sell their own food and feed themselves and their families. The Grow Appalachia Coordinator will work with first time gardeners, experienced gardeners, and support people to develop market gardens. Visit the Grow Appalachia website for more information.
To Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to
High Rocks
Attn: Amy Cole
HC 64 Box 438
Hillsboro, WV 24946
OR: Fax:(304) 653-4860
OR: email: amy@highrocks.org

** Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled **

Apply for FoodCorps!

Are you a leader passionate about healthy food, farms and kids?

Then we want you to be a FoodCorps Service Member!

FoodCorps recruits talented leaders for a year of paid public service building healthy school food environments in high-obesity, limited-resource communities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

FoodCorps service members implement a three ingredient recipe for healthy kids:

• TEACH children about food and nutrition
• GROW healthy food with kids and communities in school gardens
• CHANGE what's for lunch by connecting farms and schools

WHERE YOU’LL SERVE

As a service member, you will be placed with one service site for your year-long term. Service sites operate under ten host sites, each of which is located in a different state: Arizona, Arkansas, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina and Oregon. Pending funding, FoodCorps will expand into Connecticut and Montana for the 2012-2013 service term.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

For your year of full-time service, you are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• A $15,000 living allowance
• A $5,550 AmeriCorps Segal Education Award
• Student loan forbearance
• Health insurance
• Partial childcare reimbursements
• Training and mentorship
• Alumni network
• The experience of a lifetime

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

To be considered for a FoodCorps service member position, you must:

• Be 18 years or older by the start of service (August 13, 2012)
• Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States
• Hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent

APPLY NOW
The 2012-2013 Service Member Application is now open. The application will close at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on Sunday, March 25, 2012. We recommend that you submit your application prior to the deadline to avoid any technical difficulties. Once the application closes we will NOT accept late applications.

Before beginning your application, please make sure you have read through all of the sections linked to from this page, including the application instructions, APPLICANT FAQs, and WHERE YOU’LL SERVE. If you have additional questions please contact Simone Herbin at serve@foodcorps.org.

Jobs Available at ITIF

The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) is looking to hire two positions for its *Clean Energy Innovation Policy* platform: a full-time *Clean Energy Policy Analyst* and a 1-year contracted *Clean Energy Research Assistant*.  Both position descriptions can be found here.

As many of you know, ITIF is a non-profit, non-partisan policy think tank in Washington, D.C. committed to advancing a pro-innovation agenda as we believe innovation is central to boosting productivity, spurring economic growth, and addressing key societal challenges. Our Clean Energy Policy program is no different as it aims to make innovation central to climate and energy policymaking in order to address global energy issues and anthropogenic climate change. ITIF’s work ranges widely and includes convening high-level stakeholder meetings, producing high-impact policy reports and recommendations, holding public events like the annual Energy Innovation Conference series, curating public energy innovation data and analysis through the Energy Innovation Tracker project, and advising decision makers on implementing innovation-oriented policies.

The 1-year *Research Assistant *position would be perfect for new college graduates looking to get their foot in the door to D.C. policymaking.  Not only will this position directly support clean energy policy research and reports, it will staff the further development of the Energy Innovation Tracker project. 

The *Policy Analyst* position best fits folks with more experience (BA/BS + Experience or MA/MS) and a deeper knowledge of energy and climate policy. In particular, this position will directly support key report projects and stakeholder meetings planned for 2012.

ITIF is looking to fill both positions by the beginning of 2012. Please pass this information along to anyone that may be interested and also contact me with any questions regarding the job openings.

Matthew Stepp

Clean Energy Policy Analyst

Information Technology and Innovation Foundation

1101 K Street, NW Suite 610

Washington, DC 20005

Research Assistant or Staff Scientist, Communications Specialist Sought

Environmental Health Research and Communications
Research Assistant or Staff Scientist, Communications Specialist

Silent Spring Institute, a non-profit institute studying the environment and women’s health, with a focus on breast cancer, seeks a new addition for our research and public communications programs.
This position involves substantial responsibility for NIEHS-funded research on how people respond to reports on their own environmental exposure data. Other responsibilities include communicating scientific work to the public and building relationships with advocacy organizations.

We are a multi-disciplinary team with expertise in exposure science, toxicology, epidemiology, and communications. Our staff of about 10 works with collaborating investigators at Brown, Harvard, UC Berkeley, and elsewhere. Two recent studies, published in Environmental Health Perspectives and covered widely in the news media, illustrate our work:
-Food packaging is a major source of exposure to BPA and phthalates
- Early life chemical exposures that affect breast development, lactation, and cancer susceptibility

We seek applicants with outstanding academic and communications skills and interests in environmental health science. Journalists with science background are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:
This position requires versatility in support of the Institute’s research and public communications. It reports to the executive director and affords a bird’s-eye-view of community engaged research, and breast cancer and environment issues.

Examples of activities:
-Working with the principal investigator, manage NIEHS-funded study of how people respond to communications about personal exposure to pollutants.
- Coordinate a multi-institution research team with Silent Spring, Brown, Harvard, and UC Berkeley
- Schedule and conduct interviews with study participants, researchers, and ethics officials
-Code and analyze interview data using systematic qualitative methods
- Help design an interactive digital reporting system
- Opportunities to author peer-reviewed articles
-Write press releases, fact sheets, e-alerts, web content, Facebook and Twitter posts, reports, proposals, and newsletter articles. Develop relationships with reporters.
-Build Institute relationships with environmental health advocacy organizations
-Support proposal preparation for federal and foundation grants.
-Help research team keep apprised of news and policy developments and activist campaigns.
-Some travel. Some evening and weekend responsibilities at public events.

Additional requirements: Applicants with a bachelors or graduate-level degree will be considered. Excellent academic record; social science, environmental science, and communications coursework an asset. Technology and social-media savvy a plus. Relevant work experience preferred. High energy, creativity, attention to accuracy, ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team. Commitment to careful and impartial research in a context of partnership between scientists and the public.

For more information, visit our web site at www.silentspring.org. To apply, send cover letter describing your interests and experience related to this job, resume, writing sample, and copy of
academic transcript (photocopy is fine) to Diane Czwakiel, Administrative Manager, Silent Spring Institute, 29 Crafts Street, Newton, MA 02458 or email careers@silentspring.org.

Ashoka's Youth Venture Seeks Capacity Building Associate

Ashoka’s Youth Venture Capacity Building Associate

Ashoka is a workplace beyond the time-card.  Finding a professional home here begins when what we do resonates with who you are.  Before submitting an application, please take the time to learn what we do and why we do it. 

At Ashoka’s Youth Venture we are committed to building an Everyone a Changemaker™ world. We believe that this begins with inspiring and investing in teams of young people to be changemakers in their communities. We help young people create and launch their own sustainable, community-benefitting Ventures while at the same time connecting them to a global movement of young changemakers from all around the world.  Consistent with our theory of change, we hire collegial, conceptual entrepreneurs determined to realize that vision.  We look for:

• Entrepreneurs/intrapreneurs who have started and led things their whole lives (from university debating clubs and community gardens to large companies or new initiatives)
• Systems thinkers who are broadly and passionately interested in creating an Everyone a Changemaker™ world and who recognize youth as an integral part of this puzzle.
• Colleagues who have the highest ethical fiber and empathy, who are trustworthy

Responsibilities:

The operations team focuses on providing our global team with the resources and support they need to further develop and grow their offices and programming. Additionally, the team works to build capacity and structures that allow us to do what we do more effectively and efficiently. As a member of the team you will be interacting with people around the globe and helping build and grow our team culture.

Some specific responsibilities associated with the position are noted here. Please note that these are subject to change, if necessary.

• Support our national and global team with resources and support as needed.
• Be an internal switchboard for requests regarding finances, seed funding, nominations, and progress reports.
• Be the go-to person regarding Salesforce support and maintenance within the team.
• Schedule various team building, capacity building, and professional development events each month.

                             

Qualifications:

Given our entrepreneurial culture, the candidate must be a self-starter, must thrive under tight deadlines, and must be able to multitask.

• Bachelors Degree
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and will successfully interact with and establish trust with members of Ashoka’s Youth Venture regional offices and Youth Venturers.
• Comfortable with working independently, and within a global team
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to support a vast and diverse global team with patience and efficiency
• Take on new projects, learn new tools
• Ability to prioritize between goals and meet tight deadlines
• High level of comfort with Salesforce, Outlook, and Excel. Not required, but a plus.
• Ability to pass a background check

Compensation:

Ashoka’s Youth Venture offers a compensation package on par with the nonprofit sector, commensurate with experience.

Location:

The position will be based at Ashoka’s Global headquarters in Arlington, VA (part of the greater DC metro area)

To Apply:

Please submit a Word document version of your resume (2 references included) and a cover letter to Rachel at rcentariczki@ashoka.org with CAPACITY BUILDNIG ASSOCIATE in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The deadline for applications is 12:00am EST on Oct 1, 2011. Questions regarding the opening should be directed to rcentariczki@ashoka.org.

*Include Jacqui Kemp's e-mail in your application if you are a student at AU: jacquikemp@ashoka.org

Green Corps opportunity for graduating students

Hello! My name is Jessica Rose, and I work with Green Corps, the non-profit Field School for Environmental Organizing.

I am looking to get the word out to graduating seniors at American University about our paid training program for environmental organizing.

We’ve just opened our 2012-2013 applications. I was hoping you could send an email out to your students to let them know about the program.

Jessica Rose

Green Corps Outreach intern

Jobs@greencorps.org

617 747 4302

www.greencorps.org

Celebrating 20 Years: Green Corps, Field School for Environmental Organizing

** Applications due October 15^th 2011 – apply online today at http://www.greencorps.org**

Green Corps 2012-2013 Field School for Environmental Organizing

Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day.

In Green Corps’ year-long paid program, you’ll get intensive training in the skills you’ll need to make a difference in the world. You’ll get hands-on experience fighting to solve urgent environmental problems — global warming, deforestation, water pollution and many others — with groups such as Sierra Club and Food and Water Watch. And, when you graduate from Green Corps, we’ll help you find a career with one of the nation’s leading environmental and social change groups.

For more information, read below or visit our web site: www.greencorps.org.

In your year with Green Corps:
You’ll get great training with some of the most experienced organizers in the field: Green Corps organizers take part in trainings with leading figures in the environmental and social change movements: people such as Adam Ruben, political director of MoveOn.org, and Bill McKibben, author and organizer of the “350.org” rallies for climate action.

You’ll get amazing experience working on environmental issues across the country: Green Corps sends organizers to jumpstart campaigns for groups such as Rainforest Action Network, Sierra Club, Greenpeace, Food and Water Watch and Environment America in San Francisco, Chicago, Boston and dozens of other places in between.

You’ll have a real impact on some of the biggest environmental problems we’re facing today: Green Corps organizers have built the campaigns that helped keep the Arctic safe from drilling, that led to new laws that support clean, renewable energy, that convinced major corporations to stop dumping in our oceans and much, much more.

You’ll even get paid: Green Corps Organizers earn a salary of $23,750. Organizers also have a chance to opt into our health care program with a pre-tax monthly salary deferral. We offer paid sick days and holidays, two weeks paid vacation and a student loan repayment program for those who qualify.

And when you graduate from the program, you’ll be ready for what comes next: Green Corps will help connect you to environmental and progressive groups that are looking for full-time staff to build their organizations and help them create social change and protect our environment.

In the next few months, we‘ll invite 35 college graduates to join Green Corps in 2012-2013. We’re looking for people who are serious about saving the planet, people who have taken initiative on their campus or community, and people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and work for change over the long haul.

If you think you’re one of those people, visit http://www.greencorps.org/apply to submit your application to join the 2012-2013 class of Green Corps’ Field School for Environmental Organizing.

Green Corps’ year-long program begins in August 2012 with Introductory Classroom Training in Boston, and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the U.S. Candidates must be willing to relocate.

For more information, visit http://www.greencorps.org or contact Aaron Myran, Green Corps Field Organizer, at aaron@greencorps.org or (802) 734-7680.

Research job with Fintrac

Fintrac is an international consulting firm implementing agricultural
projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America for USAID and other donors.
Fintrac has worked for over 20 years to increase incomes and improve
livelihoods for the world’s most vulnerable farm families, while also
building sustainable commercial value-chains. We have an immediate
need for a Research Analyst to support a USAID/Food For Peace project.

About the Bellmon Estimation Studies for Title II (BEST) Project
As a result of changes mandated in the 2008 Farm Bill, the USAID
Office of Food for Peace is implementing a new approach to meeting
requirements of food aid legislation. Fintrac Inc. is now tasked,
under the auspices of the USAID/ Bellmon Estimation Studies for Title
II (BEST) project, with conducting the data collection, field visits,
and analyses required to assess the potential impact of Title II food
aid on local production and markets. The BEST project team provides
independent, third-party analysis to inform programming decisions
regarding distributed and monetized food aid, and regarding local and
regional procurement (including cash and vouchers).

About the Position

Fintrac is seeking a Research Analyst to provide technical and
administrative support to home and field office operations. This
position is based in our Washington, DC office, with up to 20%
international travel anticipated.

Technical:
• Assist senior staff to conduct market research on staple food
commodities and data collection, both in the office and in field
locations overseas
• Contribute to technical report preparation, writing, and editing
• As needed, assist in conducting interviews with local market
stakeholders (producers, traders, wholesalers, retailers, Ministry of
Agriculture, food aid donors and implementing partners, etc.) in study
countries
Administrative:
• Provide logistical and managerial support to deploy short-term
consultants for country studies, including coordination of
communication with field-based teams
• Provide organizational support for the project
• Organize, with other team members, periodic workshops on findings/
best practices

About the Candidate
The successful candidate will have:
• A degree (preferably a Masters) in agricultural economics,
agribusiness, statistics, international relations, or related field is
strongly preferred.
• French, Spanish, or Portuguese language skills (French preferred).
• Strong quantitative analysis and research skills required;
preferably, familiarity with international trade data.
• At least three years of experience working in international
development, preferably with substantial experience working and/or
living in developing countries, especially sub-Saharan Africa.
• Knowledge of food aid programs and general food security issues;
familiarity with FEWS NET food security products a plus.
• Administrative experience: project administration (preferably
USAID), monitoring budget and expenditure, recruiting consulting
teams, arranging travel, and providing support to field teams.
• Familiarity with GIS (i.e., ESRI ArcMap), database design and
management (i.e., MS Access), and graphic design programs (Photoshop,
Illustrator, InDesign) a plus.
• Demonstrated self-motivation, attention to detail, team-building,
and communication skills.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States, and be
able to travel abroad. To apply, please submit CV to
bestrecruit@fintrac.com.