The Politics of Food Conference
September 22-24, 2008 - Raleigh, NC
The Environmental Leadership Program invites you to The Politics of Food where we bring together diverse perspectives from farmers, social activists, government regulators, and others to explore the challenges facing our nation's food system and ways we can reshape it for the future.
Join us in Raleigh, NC September 22 - 24 for an interactive exploration of food security and sustainability.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Rates
Corporate $575
Government $450
Non profit (budget>1million) $375
Non profit (budget < 1 million ) $250
Student/Low Income $75
ELP Community Member/Park Scholar $50
Registration Includes:
· Program and Materials
· Field Trips
· Breakfast and Lunch on all three days
· Post Conference Report
Conference Lodging provided by:
Clarion Hotel State Capitol
320 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 832-0201 / www.raleighclarion.com
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
Brahm Ahmadi - The People's Grocery
Copper Alvarez - Big River Economic & Agricultural Development Alliance
Michael Aquaro - Bon Appetit Mgmt Company
Ernesto Velez Bustos - Centro Campesino
Abe Collins - Carbon Farmers of America
Nancy Creamer - North Carolina State University
Michael Dimock - Roots of Change
Rakha Eanni-Rodriguez - ROC of New York
Elizabeth Henderson - Peacework Farm
Paul Hepperly - Rodale Institute
Oran Hesterman - Fair Food Foundation
Savi Horne - The Land Loss Prevention Project
Saru Jayaraman - Restaurant Opportunities Center United
Michael Lapinski - SustainBiz and ELP Senior Fellow
William Lockeretz - Tufts University
Richard Mandelbaum - CATA
Scott Marlow - Rural Advancement Foundation Intl
Larry Mitchell - American Corn Growers Association
George Naylor - National Family Farm Coalition
Dr. Jeffrey Ritter - Kaiser Permanente
Ted Schettler - Science and Environmental Health Network
Dr. Vandana Shiva - The Research Foundation for Science, Technology & Natural Resource Policy
Alexandria Speildoch - Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
Anim Steel - The Food Project
Kyle Steigert - University of Wisconsin-Madison
Woody Tasch - Investor's Circle
Chukou Thao - National Hmong-American Farmers, Inc
FEATURED WORKSHOP
Worker Justice as an Element of Sustainable Food
This workshop will provide participants information about how and why the concept of "sustainable food systems" must include not only farmer justice (i.e. fair prices and/or contracts) and ecologically-friendly food production, but also just and healthy working environments for those who cultivate, process, prepare, and serve food. Labor Conditions along the food supply chain, from farm to fork, will be discussed.
For more information and registration, visit www.elpnet.org/foodtour
Monday, August 25, 2008
International Campaign Internship with Earthworks
International Campaign Intern
EARTHWORKS (formerly the Mineral Policy Center) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting communities and the environment from the impacts of mining. We are headquartered in Washington, DC.
The International Campaign works with mining-affected communities, grassroots organizations, and other national and international NGOs. We work with partners in Peru, Argentina, Ghana, Romania, Kyrgyzstan, and elsewhere.
In February 2004, we launched the No Dirty Gold campaign (http://www.nodirtygold.org), a public pressure campaign to educate consumers and retailers about gold mining and to enlist their support in changing the way gold is mined, bought, and sold. In the past 3 years, the campaign has made tremendous strides in raising the profile of gold mining and garnered national and international attention. The campaign has also received commitments from leading jewelers to working to source more responsibly produced gold.
We are seeking an intern with an interest in environmental and social justice campaigns and international grassroots work in support of local communities. The intern will be involved in conducting research on corporations, mines sites, and mining policy, writing campaign materials, supporting outreach activities, and helping to maintain websites and news lists. The intern will also assist the staff with general support in administration, fundraising, and outreach to members and partner organizations.
The position requires an advanced undergraduate or graduate student with self-motivation, excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills, and a commitment to environmental protection. Proficiency in Spanish preferred but not required. If you are a student, we will be glad to help you earn credit for your work. Interns work out of our DC office. We require a minimum three month commitment. We are currently looking for an intern for the fall and welcome applicants who want to be less than full-time. The pay for the full-time position is $900/month and part-time pay is proportional to hours worked.
To apply, please send your résumé, cover letter, and short writing sample.
Please email your application to scardiff'at'earthworksaction.org or mail/fax your application to
International Campaign Coordinator
EARTHWORKS
1612 K Street, NW, Suite 808
Washington DC, 20006
Fax: (202) 887-1875
EARTHWORKS (formerly the Mineral Policy Center) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting communities and the environment from the impacts of mining. We are headquartered in Washington, DC.
The International Campaign works with mining-affected communities, grassroots organizations, and other national and international NGOs. We work with partners in Peru, Argentina, Ghana, Romania, Kyrgyzstan, and elsewhere.
In February 2004, we launched the No Dirty Gold campaign (http://www.nodirtygold.org), a public pressure campaign to educate consumers and retailers about gold mining and to enlist their support in changing the way gold is mined, bought, and sold. In the past 3 years, the campaign has made tremendous strides in raising the profile of gold mining and garnered national and international attention. The campaign has also received commitments from leading jewelers to working to source more responsibly produced gold.
We are seeking an intern with an interest in environmental and social justice campaigns and international grassroots work in support of local communities. The intern will be involved in conducting research on corporations, mines sites, and mining policy, writing campaign materials, supporting outreach activities, and helping to maintain websites and news lists. The intern will also assist the staff with general support in administration, fundraising, and outreach to members and partner organizations.
The position requires an advanced undergraduate or graduate student with self-motivation, excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills, and a commitment to environmental protection. Proficiency in Spanish preferred but not required. If you are a student, we will be glad to help you earn credit for your work. Interns work out of our DC office. We require a minimum three month commitment. We are currently looking for an intern for the fall and welcome applicants who want to be less than full-time. The pay for the full-time position is $900/month and part-time pay is proportional to hours worked.
To apply, please send your résumé, cover letter, and short writing sample.
Please email your application to scardiff'at'earthworksaction.org or mail/fax your application to
International Campaign Coordinator
EARTHWORKS
1612 K Street, NW, Suite 808
Washington DC, 20006
Fax: (202) 887-1875
Sustainability Summit: Sept. 17, 2008
An event is coming up in the Washington D.C. area that students interested in sustainability (however broadly construed!) are invited to. ASU and Dr. Crow are organizing and hosting the event called the Sustainability Summit. Invitations have been sent to the University Presidents of the following universities in the Washington DC area: American University, The George Washington University, Georgetown, Howard University, John Hopkins, University of Maryland, Catholic University.
The event is Wednesday, September 17, 2008 9:30-11:30AM. Moderated by Aaron Brown (former CNN anchor and host of PBS's Wide Angle), the panel discussion will include the Chairman of WalMart (S. Robson Walton),Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company (William Clay Ford Jr.), and the Honorable Edward Markey, Chairman, US House Select Committee for Energy Independence and Global Warming.
The goal is to have 150 students in attendance; the online RSVP is on a first come basis. The text of an html evite is pasted below. The RSVP link is http://dcinvite.wufoo.com/forms/sustainability-summit/.
Date and Time: Wednesday, September 17, 2008. (9:30) A.M. (Luncheon to follow)
Location: Russell Caucus Room, Russell Senate Office Building, US Senate, Washington, DC
The most serious issue facing humanity is whether our planet will be able to continue to sustain life in the future. While some important environmental problems have reached the critical stage, governments, companies, and consumers are making sustainability a goal. This Summit will provide a lively discussion of what the leaders from key sectors=96 public and private =96 are doing and should be doing to solve the most serious environmental problems we face.
Panel:
The Honorable Charles Crist, Governor of Florida (invited)
The Honorable Janet Napolitano, Governor of Arizona (invited)
The Honorable Tim Pawlenty, Governor of Minnesota (invited)
The Honorable Edward Markey, Chairman, US House Select Committee for Energy Independence and Global Warming (confirmed)
William Clay Ford Jr., Executive Chairman, Ford Motor Company(confirmed)
S. Robson Walton, Chairman, Wal-Mart (confirmed)
Bradley Casper, President and CEO, Dial Corp. (confirmed)
Frances Beinecke, President, Natural Resources Defense Council(invited)
Anthony Cortese, President, Second Nature (confirmed)
Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University and chair of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment(confirmed)
Moderator -- Aaron Brown, former CNN anchor and host of PBS's Wide Angle
The event is Wednesday, September 17, 2008 9:30-11:30AM. Moderated by Aaron Brown (former CNN anchor and host of PBS's Wide Angle), the panel discussion will include the Chairman of WalMart (S. Robson Walton),Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company (William Clay Ford Jr.), and the Honorable Edward Markey, Chairman, US House Select Committee for Energy Independence and Global Warming.
The goal is to have 150 students in attendance; the online RSVP is on a first come basis. The text of an html evite is pasted below. The RSVP link is http://dcinvite.wufoo.com/forms/sustainability-summit/.
Date and Time: Wednesday, September 17, 2008. (9:30) A.M. (Luncheon to follow)
Location: Russell Caucus Room, Russell Senate Office Building, US Senate, Washington, DC
The most serious issue facing humanity is whether our planet will be able to continue to sustain life in the future. While some important environmental problems have reached the critical stage, governments, companies, and consumers are making sustainability a goal. This Summit will provide a lively discussion of what the leaders from key sectors=96 public and private =96 are doing and should be doing to solve the most serious environmental problems we face.
Panel:
The Honorable Charles Crist, Governor of Florida (invited)
The Honorable Janet Napolitano, Governor of Arizona (invited)
The Honorable Tim Pawlenty, Governor of Minnesota (invited)
The Honorable Edward Markey, Chairman, US House Select Committee for Energy Independence and Global Warming (confirmed)
William Clay Ford Jr., Executive Chairman, Ford Motor Company(confirmed)
S. Robson Walton, Chairman, Wal-Mart (confirmed)
Bradley Casper, President and CEO, Dial Corp. (confirmed)
Frances Beinecke, President, Natural Resources Defense Council(invited)
Anthony Cortese, President, Second Nature (confirmed)
Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University and chair of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment(confirmed)
Moderator -- Aaron Brown, former CNN anchor and host of PBS's Wide Angle
Yale Office of Sustainability Positions
Yale Office of Sustainability seeks applicants for TWO new positions
The Yale Office of Sustainability invites applicants to apply for two new Assistant Director positions:
The Assistant Director, Office of Sustainability is a new position that will provide leadership, critical analysis and managerial support to advance Yale's commitment to becoming a national and international leader in campus sustainability.
The Assistant Director, Sustainability Partnerships is a new position that will provide leadership, support and oversight to Yale's participation in various state, regional, national and international sustainability collaborations.
Established in 2005, the Yale Office of Sustainability is responsible for facilitating the integration of sustainability principles and practices into the operational functions and educational framework of the institution.
For more information go to www.yale.edu/sustainability.
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Assistant Director, Office of Sustainability
Grade: 24
General Purpose:
Reporting to the Director of the Office of Sustainability, the Assistant Director will support the day to day management of the office while providing leadership and vision to Yale's sustainability goals and objectives. This position will be responsible for fostering strategic faculty, staff and student partnerships across the institution that lead to the implementation of sustainability best practices across campus.
Essential Duties:
1. Provide support, leadership and input to Yale's sustainability goals, objectives and strategies.
2. Support the research, analysis, development and implementation of best practices in sustainability.
3. Provide guidance, education and oversight of departmental specific sustainability analysis. Duties will include the creation of an interdisciplinary team of students to conduct research and support implementation strategy.
4. Provide project based research support. Develop written reports/materials/ presentations that summarize and communicate Yale's programs.
5. Develop and coordinate schedules and timetables for projects in conjunction with the Director.
6. Develop and maintain internal management systems, performance reviews, and assist with recruitment, training, and retention of staff.
7. Recruit, hire, and support the management of the student Research Assistants.
8. Assist the director and fellow staff members in fostering strategic faculty, staff and student partnerships across the institution by working in collaboration with campus partners.
9. Develop monthly update reports as needed by the Director.
10. Undertake other responsibilities and special projects required by the Director of the Office of Sustainability.
Education and Experience: Masters degree in related field and minimum four years of professional experience or equivalent combination.
Preferred: Experience working in college/university setting.
Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of sustainability theory,practices, as well as local, national, and international campus/community sustainability initiatives. Working knowledge of a university as an organization. Working knowledge of systems such as transportation, energy, design and construction, water management, land management. Ability to make informed decisions, together with strong analytic and strategic planning skills. Proven leadership skills including strong interpersonal and managerial skills; oral and written communication skills such as public speaking. Ability to work well independently as well as demonstrated evidence as team player. Ability to establish broad coalitions working relationships with a diverse student, faculty, and staff population. Ability to understand and synthesize diverse research and outreach initiatives into a cogent whole. Significant working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Proven ability to problem solve, be detail oriented and well organized. Proven ability to innovate and bring a level of creativity to your work.
For immediate consideration, please visit www.yale.edu/ jobs and apply online for position: Requisition # 5379BR
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Assistant Director, Sustainability Partnerships
Grade: 23
General Purpose: Reporting to the Director of the Office of Sustainability the Assistant Director of Sustainability Partnerships will manage and support Yale's participation in various state,regional, national and international sustainability networks. Additional duties will include organizing and hosting meetings and workshops that advance the objectives of the collaborations.
Essential Duties:
1. Provide administrative, research and coordination support of Yale's participation in various national and international sustainability networks: Northeast Campus Sustainability Consortium; Ivy Plus Sustainability Working Group; Global University Leadership Forum; International Alliance of Research Universities.
2. Develop and support the creation of local and state based - campus sustainability networks.
3. Establish professional meetings and workshops that advance the objectives of the collaborations. Duties include determining agenda and shaping meeting content.
4. Schedule and support monthly conference calls with participating members.
5. Write grants and seek outside funding sources to support collaboration related projects.
6. Collect and organize campus sustainability data to share with participating institutions. Support the coordination of the national/internatio nal sustainability indicators.
7. Provide summary reports of the goals/objectives/ accomplishments of each of the collaborations.
8. Shape and oversee a web-based interface of our partnership programs.
9. Develop monthly update reports as needed by the Director.
10. Coordinate schedules and timetables for projects in conjunction with the Director.
11. Products will include written reports, memos, internal presentations on progress and data analysis.
12. Other responsibilities as assigned.
Education and Experience: Bachelors degree in related field and minimum three years of professional experience. Preferred: Graduate degree
Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of sustainability theory, practices, as well as local, national, and international campus/community sustainability initiatives. Working knowledge of a university as an organization. Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of people. Ability to work well independently as well as demonstrated evidence as team player. Ability to work with international partnerships. Experience working to organize meetings and workshops. Excellent oral and written communication skills including public speaking skills. Ability to understand and synthesize diverse research and outreach initiatives into a cogent whole. Proficient computer skills to include excellent working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word and Powerpoint software programs. Ability to juggle and coordinate multiple complex tasks, and meet varying deadlines under time pressure with frequent interruptions. Proven ability to problem solve, be detail oriented and well organized. Proven ability to innovate and bring a level of creativity to your work.
For immediate consideration, please visit www.yale.edu/ jobs and apply online for position: Requisition # 5385BR
For more information about the Office of Sustainability go to
www.yale.edu/sustainability. Email inquiries only to sustainability@ yale.edu
The Yale Office of Sustainability invites applicants to apply for two new Assistant Director positions:
The Assistant Director, Office of Sustainability is a new position that will provide leadership, critical analysis and managerial support to advance Yale's commitment to becoming a national and international leader in campus sustainability.
The Assistant Director, Sustainability Partnerships is a new position that will provide leadership, support and oversight to Yale's participation in various state, regional, national and international sustainability collaborations.
Established in 2005, the Yale Office of Sustainability is responsible for facilitating the integration of sustainability principles and practices into the operational functions and educational framework of the institution.
For more information go to www.yale.edu/sustainability.
--------------------------------------------------------------
Assistant Director, Office of Sustainability
Grade: 24
General Purpose:
Reporting to the Director of the Office of Sustainability, the Assistant Director will support the day to day management of the office while providing leadership and vision to Yale's sustainability goals and objectives. This position will be responsible for fostering strategic faculty, staff and student partnerships across the institution that lead to the implementation of sustainability best practices across campus.
Essential Duties:
1. Provide support, leadership and input to Yale's sustainability goals, objectives and strategies.
2. Support the research, analysis, development and implementation of best practices in sustainability.
3. Provide guidance, education and oversight of departmental specific sustainability analysis. Duties will include the creation of an interdisciplinary team of students to conduct research and support implementation strategy.
4. Provide project based research support. Develop written reports/materials/ presentations that summarize and communicate Yale's programs.
5. Develop and coordinate schedules and timetables for projects in conjunction with the Director.
6. Develop and maintain internal management systems, performance reviews, and assist with recruitment, training, and retention of staff.
7. Recruit, hire, and support the management of the student Research Assistants.
8. Assist the director and fellow staff members in fostering strategic faculty, staff and student partnerships across the institution by working in collaboration with campus partners.
9. Develop monthly update reports as needed by the Director.
10. Undertake other responsibilities and special projects required by the Director of the Office of Sustainability.
Education and Experience: Masters degree in related field and minimum four years of professional experience or equivalent combination.
Preferred: Experience working in college/university setting.
Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of sustainability theory,practices, as well as local, national, and international campus/community sustainability initiatives. Working knowledge of a university as an organization. Working knowledge of systems such as transportation, energy, design and construction, water management, land management. Ability to make informed decisions, together with strong analytic and strategic planning skills. Proven leadership skills including strong interpersonal and managerial skills; oral and written communication skills such as public speaking. Ability to work well independently as well as demonstrated evidence as team player. Ability to establish broad coalitions working relationships with a diverse student, faculty, and staff population. Ability to understand and synthesize diverse research and outreach initiatives into a cogent whole. Significant working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Proven ability to problem solve, be detail oriented and well organized. Proven ability to innovate and bring a level of creativity to your work.
For immediate consideration, please visit www.yale.edu/ jobs and apply online for position: Requisition # 5379BR
-----------------------------------------------------------
Assistant Director, Sustainability Partnerships
Grade: 23
General Purpose: Reporting to the Director of the Office of Sustainability the Assistant Director of Sustainability Partnerships will manage and support Yale's participation in various state,regional, national and international sustainability networks. Additional duties will include organizing and hosting meetings and workshops that advance the objectives of the collaborations.
Essential Duties:
1. Provide administrative, research and coordination support of Yale's participation in various national and international sustainability networks: Northeast Campus Sustainability Consortium; Ivy Plus Sustainability Working Group; Global University Leadership Forum; International Alliance of Research Universities.
2. Develop and support the creation of local and state based - campus sustainability networks.
3. Establish professional meetings and workshops that advance the objectives of the collaborations. Duties include determining agenda and shaping meeting content.
4. Schedule and support monthly conference calls with participating members.
5. Write grants and seek outside funding sources to support collaboration related projects.
6. Collect and organize campus sustainability data to share with participating institutions. Support the coordination of the national/internatio nal sustainability indicators.
7. Provide summary reports of the goals/objectives/ accomplishments of each of the collaborations.
8. Shape and oversee a web-based interface of our partnership programs.
9. Develop monthly update reports as needed by the Director.
10. Coordinate schedules and timetables for projects in conjunction with the Director.
11. Products will include written reports, memos, internal presentations on progress and data analysis.
12. Other responsibilities as assigned.
Education and Experience: Bachelors degree in related field and minimum three years of professional experience. Preferred: Graduate degree
Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of sustainability theory, practices, as well as local, national, and international campus/community sustainability initiatives. Working knowledge of a university as an organization. Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of people. Ability to work well independently as well as demonstrated evidence as team player. Ability to work with international partnerships. Experience working to organize meetings and workshops. Excellent oral and written communication skills including public speaking skills. Ability to understand and synthesize diverse research and outreach initiatives into a cogent whole. Proficient computer skills to include excellent working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word and Powerpoint software programs. Ability to juggle and coordinate multiple complex tasks, and meet varying deadlines under time pressure with frequent interruptions. Proven ability to problem solve, be detail oriented and well organized. Proven ability to innovate and bring a level of creativity to your work.
For immediate consideration, please visit www.yale.edu/ jobs and apply online for position: Requisition # 5385BR
For more information about the Office of Sustainability go to
www.yale.edu/sustainability. Email inquiries only to sustainability@ yale.edu
Green Solution Project Manager
Green Solution Project Manager - Los Angeles, CA
Community Conservancy International is a dynamic, cutting-edge non-profit organization that specializes in creating innovative solutions to the complex and challenging problems created where people and nature intersect.
Job Description: The Project Manager manages and implements the day-to-day aspects of CCI's comprehensive technical, engineering, scientific, planning, design and policy projects, and coordinates diverse teams of both technical and non-technical experts, non-profit and community-based organizations and government agencies.
*coordination of and maintain communication with all sub-contractors for Green Solution Projects in California, including Los Angeles County, San Francisco Bay Area and Central Coast
*coordination and communications with stakeholders, public agency funders, foundations
*analysis, evaluation and synthesis of GIS mapping, engineering, scientific and design data and reports
*participate in research, analysis and concept design for Green Solution Projects
*assist in development of new methodologies for analyzing, evaluating and integrating information from diverse fields of expertise
*manage and organize all project data, materials, documents
*review and edit technical reports; design, write and produce CCI's reports, summaries and PowerPoint presentations and create public relations materials
*prepare reports to funders; grantwriting
*public presentations
*outreach to stakeholders; participate in broader environmental community
*assist CCI President and Board of Directors in developing and growing CCI projects
*assist in developing policy recommendations related to water quality and management of urban and stormwater runoff
Experience and Skills: B.S. degree in Biological, Natural or Environmental Sciences or Engineering related fields. Knowledge of and experience with water quality, runoff management, rivers and oceans resource issues, habitat restoration, and land use; familiarity with current research related to these fields, government policies and current events and context. Experience with reviewing and analyzing technical, scientific and GIS data, as well as policy and government agency documents. Minimum two years prior project management experience, working with multiple team members and complex scopes of work and budgets. Must have excellent organizational, management, communication, writing and computer skills. Comfortable making public presentations. Must be a team player capable of working independently, able to prioritize multiple tasks, and complete work assignments on time. Passion for developing proactive approaches to our most pressing environmental and natural resource issues, and helping provide leadership to shape new water quality and land use directions for public agencies throughout the Western United States.
Position is half-time, with opportunities for expansion to full-time within one year.
Compensation: $55,000-$70, 000 FTE, commensurate with experience.
Application is by email only. Send letter of interest and resume to info@ccint.org
Community Conservancy International is a dynamic, cutting-edge non-profit organization that specializes in creating innovative solutions to the complex and challenging problems created where people and nature intersect.
Job Description: The Project Manager manages and implements the day-to-day aspects of CCI's comprehensive technical, engineering, scientific, planning, design and policy projects, and coordinates diverse teams of both technical and non-technical experts, non-profit and community-based organizations and government agencies.
*coordination of and maintain communication with all sub-contractors for Green Solution Projects in California, including Los Angeles County, San Francisco Bay Area and Central Coast
*coordination and communications with stakeholders, public agency funders, foundations
*analysis, evaluation and synthesis of GIS mapping, engineering, scientific and design data and reports
*participate in research, analysis and concept design for Green Solution Projects
*assist in development of new methodologies for analyzing, evaluating and integrating information from diverse fields of expertise
*manage and organize all project data, materials, documents
*review and edit technical reports; design, write and produce CCI's reports, summaries and PowerPoint presentations and create public relations materials
*prepare reports to funders; grantwriting
*public presentations
*outreach to stakeholders; participate in broader environmental community
*assist CCI President and Board of Directors in developing and growing CCI projects
*assist in developing policy recommendations related to water quality and management of urban and stormwater runoff
Experience and Skills: B.S. degree in Biological, Natural or Environmental Sciences or Engineering related fields. Knowledge of and experience with water quality, runoff management, rivers and oceans resource issues, habitat restoration, and land use; familiarity with current research related to these fields, government policies and current events and context. Experience with reviewing and analyzing technical, scientific and GIS data, as well as policy and government agency documents. Minimum two years prior project management experience, working with multiple team members and complex scopes of work and budgets. Must have excellent organizational, management, communication, writing and computer skills. Comfortable making public presentations. Must be a team player capable of working independently, able to prioritize multiple tasks, and complete work assignments on time. Passion for developing proactive approaches to our most pressing environmental and natural resource issues, and helping provide leadership to shape new water quality and land use directions for public agencies throughout the Western United States.
Position is half-time, with opportunities for expansion to full-time within one year.
Compensation: $55,000-$70, 000 FTE, commensurate with experience.
Application is by email only. Send letter of interest and resume to info@ccint.org
Several Global Warming/Environment Positions
Several Global Warming/Enviroment Positions
For more information regarding 1Sky job openings, check out our website:
http://www.1sky. org/about/ jobs
Here is a list of all the openings:
• Deputy Campaign Director- senior strategist and manager within the
organization who will assist the Campaign Director in the conceptualization
and implementation of the campaign plan, setting and accomplishing goals,
fundraising and public speaking.
http://www.1sky. org/files/ 1sky_deputy_ campaign_ director. pdf
• Communications Coordinator— S/he will help guide the campaign in shaping
and implementing our communications strategy for education and advocacy
campaigns.
http://www.1sky. org/files/ CommunicationsCo ordinatorJuly200 8.pdf
• Senior Field Organizer—S/he will help lead the grassroots effort to
mobilize more than 1 million people to support strong federal global warming
policy. The Senior Organizer reports to the Field & Outreach Director and
works to develop and implement Field and Outreach priorities, project
manages priority pieces, and also helps coordinate other Field and Outreach
staff members.
http://www.1sky. org/files/ SeniorFieldOrgan izerJune08. pdf
• Louisiana Campaign Organizer—Gulf Restoration Network & 1Sky seek a
organizer, based in the New Orleans area, who will coordinate the local
grassroots efforts to engage and mobilize over 1 million people nationwide
to advocate for the 1Sky solutions policy platform.
http://www.1sky. org/files/ 1Sky-LA-organize r-June08. pdf
• Texas Campaign Organizer—Texas Climate Emergency Campaign & 1Sky seek an
organizer to engage in grassroots lobbying actions and candidate
"bird-dogging, " generate local media coverage, build coalitions among allies
and nontraditional constituencies and develop and execute direct actions to
draw attention to the need for global warming action.
http://www.1sky. org/files/ Texas Campaign Organizer.pdf
• Online Community Organizer—S/he will guide and support the 1Sky campaign's
engagement with a growing community of local volunteer leaders throughout
the U.S. and to implement internet related outreach and marketing
initiatives that scale the reach and impact of 1Sky's campaigns. S/he
reports to the Internet Director and works closely alongside the Online
Communications Coordinator.
http://www.1sky. org/files/ 1SkyOnlineCommun ityOrganizerAugu st08.pdf
For more information regarding 1Sky job openings, check out our website:
http://www.1sky. org/about/ jobs
Here is a list of all the openings:
• Deputy Campaign Director- senior strategist and manager within the
organization who will assist the Campaign Director in the conceptualization
and implementation of the campaign plan, setting and accomplishing goals,
fundraising and public speaking.
http://www.1sky. org/files/ 1sky_deputy_ campaign_ director. pdf
• Communications Coordinator— S/he will help guide the campaign in shaping
and implementing our communications strategy for education and advocacy
campaigns.
http://www.1sky. org/files/ CommunicationsCo ordinatorJuly200 8.pdf
• Senior Field Organizer—S/he will help lead the grassroots effort to
mobilize more than 1 million people to support strong federal global warming
policy. The Senior Organizer reports to the Field & Outreach Director and
works to develop and implement Field and Outreach priorities, project
manages priority pieces, and also helps coordinate other Field and Outreach
staff members.
http://www.1sky. org/files/ SeniorFieldOrgan izerJune08. pdf
• Louisiana Campaign Organizer—Gulf Restoration Network & 1Sky seek a
organizer, based in the New Orleans area, who will coordinate the local
grassroots efforts to engage and mobilize over 1 million people nationwide
to advocate for the 1Sky solutions policy platform.
http://www.1sky. org/files/ 1Sky-LA-organize r-June08. pdf
• Texas Campaign Organizer—Texas Climate Emergency Campaign & 1Sky seek an
organizer to engage in grassroots lobbying actions and candidate
"bird-dogging, " generate local media coverage, build coalitions among allies
and nontraditional constituencies and develop and execute direct actions to
draw attention to the need for global warming action.
http://www.1sky. org/files/ Texas Campaign Organizer.pdf
• Online Community Organizer—S/he will guide and support the 1Sky campaign's
engagement with a growing community of local volunteer leaders throughout
the U.S. and to implement internet related outreach and marketing
initiatives that scale the reach and impact of 1Sky's campaigns. S/he
reports to the Internet Director and works closely alongside the Online
Communications Coordinator.
http://www.1sky. org/files/ 1SkyOnlineCommun ityOrganizerAugu st08.pdf
Climate Program Coordinator
Job: Climate Program Coordinator, SustainUS (DC)
Organization: SustainUS
Location: United States (Washington, DC)
Website: http://www.sustainus.org
Compensation: $28,000 to $37,000 commensurate with experience
Contact Information: Kyle Gracey
Email: climatecoordinator@ sustainus.org
Description: SustainUS is accepting applications for a Climate Program Coordinator to support the climate change-related activities of its Agents of Change program. The Coordinator will work with the Agents of Change Program Coordinators and other volunteer organizers to ensure that project goals are met. In December 2008, SustainUS will send an Agents of Change delegation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations, Conference of the Parties (COP) in Poznañ, Poland. The Climate Program Coordinator is responsible for the delegation's preparation including managing logistics, training, outreach, and collaboration with other groups.
The Coordinator will serve as a domestic manager for the delegation while they are in Poland, and will assist with post-delegation follow-up. The Climate Program Coordinator will work with SustainUS Policy Coordinators to produce outreach materials that increase the climate policy literacy of youth and train delegates in preparation for the negotiations. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual who can spearhead collaborative efforts to maximize the impact of the efforts and voices of young climate activists throughout the US at the Poznañ negotiations.
Following the climate change negotiations, the Climate Program Coordinator will transition into assisting with other key SustainUS programs, including: Citizen Science, Agents of Change delegations to the Commission for Social Development and Commission for Sustainable Development, and grassroots activities, as well as post-COP follow-up duties.
This is a one-year full time contract position, subject to a six-month evaluation of performance and the organization' s needs. This is a contract position and applicants will be expected to purchase their own health insurance. The position will preferably be located in Washington, D.C.; exceptional applicants can indicate a preferred location.
ABOUT SustainUS
SustainUS is a nonprofit organization of young people advancing sustainable development and youth empowerment in the United States. Through proactive education and advocacy at the policy-making level and at the grassroots, we are building a future in which all people recognize the inherent equality and interdependence of social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
Agents of Change, the international diplomatic branch of SustainUS works to educate young people in the U.S. about international political processes at the UN and to inform policymakers of their priorities and viewpoints. We strive to reflect to our values through the diversity of members and projects, our ongoing commitment to educating ourselves and others, and the way we live our lives.
SustainUS was a supporting organization at the inception of the Energy Action Coalition. Founded in June 2004 by youth climate leaders, the Energy Action Coalition unites a diversity of organizations in an alliance that supports and strengthens the student and youth clean energy movement in North America. The members of Energy Action Coalition work together to leverage our collective power and create change for a clean, efficient, just and renewable energy future. The work of Energy Action is focused on four strategic areas: campuses, communities, corporate practices, and politics (through the Power Vote campaign).
RESPONSIBILITIES
In support of SustainUS's delegation to the December 2008 COP in Poznañ, Poland the Climate Program Coordinator will contribute to the following areas of SustainUS's work:
TRAINING
* Support and attend a training program that equips youth with the tools to effectively participate in international climate negotiations. This training will be held in Washington, D.C. in the Fall of 2008 and will be developed in collaboration with the Energy Action Coalition and the SustainUS Agents of Change coordinators.
OUTREACH
* Coordinate and write educational materials in collaboration with Energy Action Coalition staff to build climate policy literacy of youth * Manage outreach to government delegations and NGOs with SustainUS policy material * Work with SustainUS leadership to coordinate media outreach and press relations
GENERAL SUPPORT
* Research current events and policy lay of the land around international climate negotiations * Coordinate grant writing efforts and support COP delegates in pursuing individual fundraising opportunities * Support other climate-related activities e.g. working with SustainUS delegations to other UN conferences, the Citizen Science program, and partner organizations * Additional duties as assigned by Agents of Change Coordinators and Steering Committee
PROGRAM EVALUATION
* Facilitate the completion of an evaluation documenting the effectiveness of our strategies at COP and use lessons learned to plan the next year's delegation * Maintain and strengthen contacts made at COP
POWER VOTE
* Identify avenues of collaboration and engage in grassroots action around Power Vote * Work with Energy Action Coalition partners to execute the international engagement component of the Power Vote campaign
HOW TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter and resume to Kyle Gracey, Chair at ClimateCoordinator@ sustainus. org. Please put "Climate Program Coordinator" in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Applications will be accepted and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. The Coordinator will be expected to begin work by September 15th.
Qualification:
* Relevant educational, work, or volunteer experience in outreach, communications, grassroots organizing, or a related field
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Experience writing press releases and working with traditional and new media
* Energy, passion, and commitment to equity, environmental justice, and youth empowerment
* A background and interest in international climate policy is preferred
* Desire to take initiative and bring new ideas to the table
* Demonstrated ability to manage a wide range of tasks simultaneously,and prioritize effectively
* Ability to work independently, flexibly, and remotely, taking direction from volunteer supervisors via phone and email
* Willingness to work in a collaborative and volunteer-led organization
* Fundraising or development experience a plus
Organization: SustainUS
Location: United States (Washington, DC)
Website: http://www.sustainus.org
Compensation: $28,000 to $37,000 commensurate with experience
Contact Information: Kyle Gracey
Email: climatecoordinator@ sustainus.org
Description: SustainUS is accepting applications for a Climate Program Coordinator to support the climate change-related activities of its Agents of Change program. The Coordinator will work with the Agents of Change Program Coordinators and other volunteer organizers to ensure that project goals are met. In December 2008, SustainUS will send an Agents of Change delegation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations, Conference of the Parties (COP) in Poznañ, Poland. The Climate Program Coordinator is responsible for the delegation's preparation including managing logistics, training, outreach, and collaboration with other groups.
The Coordinator will serve as a domestic manager for the delegation while they are in Poland, and will assist with post-delegation follow-up. The Climate Program Coordinator will work with SustainUS Policy Coordinators to produce outreach materials that increase the climate policy literacy of youth and train delegates in preparation for the negotiations. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual who can spearhead collaborative efforts to maximize the impact of the efforts and voices of young climate activists throughout the US at the Poznañ negotiations.
Following the climate change negotiations, the Climate Program Coordinator will transition into assisting with other key SustainUS programs, including: Citizen Science, Agents of Change delegations to the Commission for Social Development and Commission for Sustainable Development, and grassroots activities, as well as post-COP follow-up duties.
This is a one-year full time contract position, subject to a six-month evaluation of performance and the organization' s needs. This is a contract position and applicants will be expected to purchase their own health insurance. The position will preferably be located in Washington, D.C.; exceptional applicants can indicate a preferred location.
ABOUT SustainUS
SustainUS is a nonprofit organization of young people advancing sustainable development and youth empowerment in the United States. Through proactive education and advocacy at the policy-making level and at the grassroots, we are building a future in which all people recognize the inherent equality and interdependence of social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
Agents of Change, the international diplomatic branch of SustainUS works to educate young people in the U.S. about international political processes at the UN and to inform policymakers of their priorities and viewpoints. We strive to reflect to our values through the diversity of members and projects, our ongoing commitment to educating ourselves and others, and the way we live our lives.
SustainUS was a supporting organization at the inception of the Energy Action Coalition. Founded in June 2004 by youth climate leaders, the Energy Action Coalition unites a diversity of organizations in an alliance that supports and strengthens the student and youth clean energy movement in North America. The members of Energy Action Coalition work together to leverage our collective power and create change for a clean, efficient, just and renewable energy future. The work of Energy Action is focused on four strategic areas: campuses, communities, corporate practices, and politics (through the Power Vote campaign).
RESPONSIBILITIES
In support of SustainUS's delegation to the December 2008 COP in Poznañ, Poland the Climate Program Coordinator will contribute to the following areas of SustainUS's work:
TRAINING
* Support and attend a training program that equips youth with the tools to effectively participate in international climate negotiations. This training will be held in Washington, D.C. in the Fall of 2008 and will be developed in collaboration with the Energy Action Coalition and the SustainUS Agents of Change coordinators.
OUTREACH
* Coordinate and write educational materials in collaboration with Energy Action Coalition staff to build climate policy literacy of youth * Manage outreach to government delegations and NGOs with SustainUS policy material * Work with SustainUS leadership to coordinate media outreach and press relations
GENERAL SUPPORT
* Research current events and policy lay of the land around international climate negotiations * Coordinate grant writing efforts and support COP delegates in pursuing individual fundraising opportunities * Support other climate-related activities e.g. working with SustainUS delegations to other UN conferences, the Citizen Science program, and partner organizations * Additional duties as assigned by Agents of Change Coordinators and Steering Committee
PROGRAM EVALUATION
* Facilitate the completion of an evaluation documenting the effectiveness of our strategies at COP and use lessons learned to plan the next year's delegation * Maintain and strengthen contacts made at COP
POWER VOTE
* Identify avenues of collaboration and engage in grassroots action around Power Vote * Work with Energy Action Coalition partners to execute the international engagement component of the Power Vote campaign
HOW TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter and resume to Kyle Gracey, Chair at ClimateCoordinator@ sustainus. org. Please put "Climate Program Coordinator" in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Applications will be accepted and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. The Coordinator will be expected to begin work by September 15th.
Qualification:
* Relevant educational, work, or volunteer experience in outreach, communications, grassroots organizing, or a related field
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Experience writing press releases and working with traditional and new media
* Energy, passion, and commitment to equity, environmental justice, and youth empowerment
* A background and interest in international climate policy is preferred
* Desire to take initiative and bring new ideas to the table
* Demonstrated ability to manage a wide range of tasks simultaneously,and prioritize effectively
* Ability to work independently, flexibly, and remotely, taking direction from volunteer supervisors via phone and email
* Willingness to work in a collaborative and volunteer-led organization
* Fundraising or development experience a plus
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