Thursday, May 29, 2008

Job Opening at EPA

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, CLIMATE PROTECTION PARTNERSHIPS DIVISION, IMMEDIATE OFFICE

Environmental Protection Specialist
GS -7 to GS-13 Starting: $39,330/$107,854

EPA's Climate Protection Partnerships Division (CPPD) in Washington, DC has an immediate opening for a dynamic, self-motivated individual to work as special assistant to the Director. The Division houses many of EPA’s voluntary climate partnership programs including, ENERGY STAR, Climate Leaders, and the Green Power Partnership. The staff member will serve primarily as a specialist on analyzing the environmental and economic impact of these partnerships. He or she will be responsible for preparing the Division’s Annual Report and developing quick turnaround analyses of the environmental, economic, and institutional impact of the Division’s climate programs and potential new programs. He or she will also be responsible for coordinating Division responses for EPA and USG reporting exercises, performing outreach on the policy instrument of voluntary programs, providing support on program budget documents, and coordinating with other EPA offices and other Federal agencies on national policy development, budget development, the Climate Action Report, and other issues related to the mission of the Division. He or she will also assist in other projects, as required.

The applicant should possess a degree (an advanced degree is preferred) in a related field including engineering, economics, or environmental science or policy. The applicant should have a background in quantitative analysis, in addition to strong written and oral communication skills. Previous experience with EPA or energy/climate policy is desirable. The position ranges from GS-7 to GS-13. Regardless of entry level, this position has promotion potential to GS-13.

EPA offers a competitive total rewards program with opportunities for growth and development. EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or any other non-merit factors. Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.

This announcement is an initial solicitation only. Positions will be filled through the USEPA Office of Human Resources.

Please e-mail your resume to Kayla Roach at roach.kayla@epamail.epa.gov for consideration before Friday June 13th. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Some job ops in Portland, Oregon

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER
Opportunity located in Portland, Oregon. Duties/Responsibilities: Will be responsible for affecting revenue, profitability, cash flow, and repeat business of the company through the ability to develop client relationships and lead associate teams in successfully delivering a quality product or service to the client. Grow business, expand accounts. Scope and manage projects. Mentor and lead staff. Directs preparation of work plans, supervises project teams, and manages project scope, budget and schedule. Utilizes a combination of project management, technical, business management, and business development skills to develop and execute business with a targeted list of commercial and state and local clients with goals for revenue, cash management, and direct margin, and achieving client satisfaction/repeat business. Requires BS in Env. Send Resume to rsmith@comforce.com or call 1-800-300-4880

NATURAL RESOURCES GROUP LEADER
Opportunity located in Portland, Oregon. Education Level Required: Bachelors Degree. Minimum Years Experience: 11-15. Duties/Responsibilities: Manage and lead Natural Resources Services for the Portland, OR office, develop and maintain Natural Resources Services to meet market demands, build and mentor staff in their development and application of regulatory and technical knowledge to solve and address client needs, grow our Natural Resources Services business, and establish Shaw as a leader in delivering high quality Natural Resources Services solutions. Collaborate with peers in the Pacific Northwest District (Portland, Seattle, Anchorage), and will actively participate in XXXXX National Practice Program for Natural Resources Services to understand the direction and growth of the practice within the company. Network with natural resources national practice and other business lines in XXXXXX multi division, manage projects and take an active role in project delivery and QA/QC, and develop business and facilitate proposal and contracting process with new and existing clients. Future growth areas includes the entire west coast region. Requires BS in Env. Send Resume to rsmith@comforce.com or call 1-800-300-4880

For recent graduates:
INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS AVAILABLE AT THE WORLD FOREST INSTITUTE
The World Forest Institute Fellowship Program brings forestry and natural resources professionals from around the world to work at the World Forest Institute for 6 to 12 months. Fellows conduct an independent research project developed in conjunction with his/her sponsor. Projects are typically either policy or marketing studies, and may be environmental, social or economic in focus. Activities involve information gathering through interviews, meeting with forestry organizations, and taking organized field trips. Fellows typically summarize their projects in a report and poster published by the WFI. A large component of the program involves traveling and visiting with professionals in the Pacific Northwest forest sector. Fellows visit forestlands, research sites, manufacturing facilities, and NGOs. Additionally, Fellows gain valuable cultural experience and English language skills. Project proposals are now being accepted, and a matching grant is available to cover up to half of the Fellowship fee. WFI is located in beautiful Portland, Oregon, a short drive to forests, mountains, beach, and desert. Oregon is the largest producer of forest products among the 50 US states. For more information visit http://wfi.worldforestry.org or contact Angie DiSalvo at adisalvo@worldforestry.org.

Friday, May 23, 2008

Job with Green Media Toolshed

JOB OVERVIEW

We're looking for a programmer to help us launch a new group space for communications experts working to clean up the planet. You must know some Drupal (or be willing to learn fast), be a good multi-tasker, and be up for the challenge of introducing a new tool to a community.

Green Media Toolshed is a network of communications experts who work for environmental causes, and we provide this network with tools to help them do their job better. Our latest tool, which you'll be working on, is an online campaign room stocked with all the tools needed to spread the word. The real meat of the tool is that people can create their own campaign rooms and customize them with their own branding, content, etc. The tool also makes it easy for to find and join forces with community members working on similar causes to run a joint campaign room and campaign.

The tool is built, but we need a programmer to help us get it up and running. This means helping community members learn how to use the tool, troubleshooting the issues that will inevitably come up, and prioritizing new feature requests. We're looking for someone to work part-time, about 15 to 20 hours a week.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Train community members on how to use the toolset

- Troubleshoot issues with the toolset with community members and the GMT team

- Work with our vendor to implement feature requests and report bugs

- Provide technical advice and assistance as needed

SKILLS REQUIRED

- Experience working with Drupal or the desire to learn it FAST

- Solid background in XHTML and CSS

- Superb communications and time-management skills

We're located in Washington, DC and are looking for someone to work out of our office and really join the team. Send a letter of interest and resume to robert@greenmediatoolshed.org to apply.

Work as Advocate with Environment America

Make the Environment a Key Issue during Election 2008!

The next President and Congress of the U.S. must take on global warming, build the nation’s renewable energy capacity, secure clean air and clean water, and protect the nation’s unspoiled places. Organizers are needed to identify, organize and educate voters and volunteers, and hold candidates accountable for their positions on environmental issues.

Environment America is hiring recent college graduates and qualified others for positions in swing states nationwide. Although this is an entry level position, there is no age or educational limitation. Apply now to join us for an intensive 3-day training in late July, then fan out to any one of 10 or more swing states to spend 14 weeks building grassroots support for Environment America, pressing presidential and congressional candidates on environmental issues while educating voters about the critical environmental issues facing our nation.

Environment America, the federation of state-based environment groups, is a powerful advocate for our environment. We speak out and take action at the local, state, and national levels to improve the quality of our environment and our lives.

Qualifications:

We are looking for recent college graduates and others who agree that environmental issues should be at the top of the U.S. political agenda. Candidates should possess leadership skills, demonstrated academic excellence, problem-solving ability, top-notch communication skills, and readiness to jump into the fight and win it. All staff will be asked to commit to working through the November 2008 election.

Responsibilities include:

· Recruiting and training volunteers

· Raising money and awareness for environmental issues such as global warming, clean energy, and more

· Questioning candidates at campaign events

· Educating voters on candidates' environmental records

· Providing information for voters about polling locations

· Organizing campaign events and volunteer meetings

· Getting media coverage

Salary & Benefits:

Commensurate with relevant experience. Opportunities are available beyond the election to do direct advocacy, field organizing, policy development and more.

Locations:

Environment America is currently hiring organizers in NH, PA, OH, MI, WI, IA, NM, CO, NV, and VA. New staff will be assigned to a location in one of these states during the 3-day training in July. All staff must be geographically flexible for the duration of the election season.

How to Apply:

To learn more, visit www.EnvironmentAmerica.org/jobs. Send a resume to Hiring@EnvironmentAmerica.org, and please include the following ad code ‘mgs-522-fac’ in the application.

Questions?

Please contact Maria Schweitzer in our Recruitment Department with any questions. E-mail her at Jobs@EnvironmentAmerica.org or call (202) 683-1250.

Job: Network Advocacy Coordinator

Cool job at a cool organization. Contact Robert Soden (a graduate of the SIS Masters program) if you're interested: robert@greenmediatoolshed.org.

Company: Netcentric Campaigns
Job Title: Network Advocacy Coordinator
Description:
OVERVIEW
This full time, mid-level position will work with progressive organizations and movements to incorporate cutting-edge network theory and web 2.0 tools into advocacy and campaigning efforts.

ABOUT US
Netcentric Campaigns believes that creating power and influencing social change in our increasingly-connected culture requires an approach focused not only on the individual or organization, but also on the network as a mechanism for exerting influence.

In this highly mobile and transient society, traditional community organizing techniques and locally-focused team models are insufficient. The network-centric approach unifies the strategy for creating change with the dynamics of our age. Netcentric Campaigns educates activists on how to harness the power of a connected grassroots.

Netcentric Campaigns has developed an extensive training and consulting program that provides participants with deeper understanding of the role of networks in advocacy and issue campaign work. The training and consulting program provide an orientation to the critical concepts and language while also walking participants through a process of creating network action plans.

Netcentric Campaigns staff are regularly engaged by foundations, coalitions, collaboratives and nonprofit organizations to set up work sessions focused on designing network based programs to move agenda and support social change.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinating Training, Education and Consulting Programs
* Provide strategic support to progressive organizations and movements on using networks to achieve advocacy and campaigning objectives.
* Expand and test network-centric advocacy strategy.
* Monitor and incorporate the latest thinking on networks, Web 2.0, advocacy and social movements into approaches and materials.
* Gather case studies of effective networks.
* Learn and test the latest web-based organizing tools and practices.
* Develop and refine training and education products.
* Design and deliver several dozen presentations annually, including high-level training programs for international activists.
* Add content to organization website, including blogs and training materials.
* Add content to advocacy2.org wiki. Develop content, facilitate conversation, and recruit contributors.
* Write and distribute monthly newsletter sharing theory, best practices and tips.
* Develop new products and services.

Program Coordination
* Track all administrative aspects of the consulting program, including contracts, billing and staff.
* Support Executive Director setting scope with new clients and partnerships.
* Manage contracts. Ensure contracts are well-designed and executed in a timely manner.
* Coordinate with consultants and contractors.
* Hire and manage interns.
* Interface with prospective and current clients and funders.
* Expand and implement organizational strategy, including products, branding and positioning.
* Manage budget for individual contracts.
* Contribute to a sustained outreach campaign promoting the visibility for Netcentric Campaigns in the broader advocacy, progressive and consultant communities.
* Backstop Executive Director.

General
*Support growth of Green Media Toolshed's network of 200 environmental organizations.
* Contribute to the overall smooth operations and enjoyable culture of our small nonprofit organization.

The Coordinator will report directly to the Executive Director.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
o Project management experience, including contracts, budgets and evaluation. o A minimum of 2-3 years experience with advocacy, campaigns, progressive organizations and/or the media. o Demonstrated experience with web 2.0 tools, including blogs, wikis and social networking sites. (Personal use counts! ) o Proficient in basic Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel). Photo editing, HTML and wiki experience a plus. o Excellent verbal and written communications skills. o Superior presentation skills and an ability to tell a good story. o Proven ability to meet deadlines and work both independently and in a team. o Undergraduate degree. Masters degree in related field desirable (communications, policy, public affairs, tech)

COMPENSATION
Competitive compensation,($35,000-$45,000) varying depending on experience. Benefits package that includes medical, prescription and dental coverage as well as a vision discount program. GMT contributes to a 401k plan after 1 year of employment. Time off includes two weeks (10 days) of vacation plus 14-15 paid holidays.

PROCESS
Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to kearns@greenmediatoolshed.org Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Desired start in early June. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Job with American Seed Association

Manager for International and Domestic Programming

POSTED: May 16

Salary:
35,000.00 - 40,000.00

Location:
Old Towne Alexandria

Employer:
American Seed Trade Association

Type:
Full Time - Entry Level

Category:
Administrative, Clerical, Support

Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree



Why Apply Online?


Description


The Manager for International and Domestic Programming provides planning and administrative support to ASTA International, Government Affairs and Communication Departments.

•Prepare correspondence and assist in preparation of contracts, itineraries and travel documents. • Coordinate arrangements of meetings for visiting international and ASTA delegations • As necessary, travel domestically and internationally with teams and consultants engaged in ASTA’s international programs • Process trip reports and payment requests • Assist in follow-up after program activity completion • Assist in Government Affairs workshop preparations including logistics, briefing materials and confirming appointments with Congressional staff• Assist in preparation of final copy of Seed E-News• Assist in preparation of ASTA outreach and handout material for stakeholder meetings. • As necessary, travel to stakeholder meetings assist at ASTA booth • Administrative assistance related to ASTA committee and division activities prior to and after ASTA meetings and conventions. • Other administrative duties as assigned.


NOTES:
Local Residents Preferred (No Relo)


Requirements


Two or more years experience working in an office setting, experience with associations a plus. Experience working with international visitors or U.S. Government preferred. Bachelor degree. Experience working with Microsoft Office. Must be well organized, reliable, energetic and have an attention to detail. It is necessary to have the ability to work under deadlines and have good communication skills, both verbal and written and ability to handle multiple projects at one time. Must be able to relate to all types of personalities and must be able to display a helpful, courteous and professional attitude to all persons involved on behalf of the Association.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Film making internship

Below is an internship possibility with a film maker producing a film about chemical weapons testing at AU during WWI and its contemporary legacy. Interested students should respond directly to Ginny Durrin (see below). This is a great opportunity for those of you interested in film and environmental protection.

May, 2008 PLEASE POST OR ANNOUNCE




INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE NOW:


INTERNS FOR ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE COMPANY
DURRIN PRODUCTIONS, INC.



15 – 30 hours a week
Walking distance to AU. Office is in nearby Spring Valley.
A great opportunity to work with an award-winning company.


Start as soon as possible.
Very interesting social issue documentary topics.
Help with investigative research.
Log, digitize, organize documentary material on Avid Express.
Go on location shoots.
Help with archival research.
Help with fundraising.
Help with website design.
Some distribution/administrative work. (paid)


WORK ON BOMBS IN OUR BACKYARD:

What happens when people wake up to find out that they are living on top of America’s most affluent dump?

BOMBS IN OUR BACKYARD, is about the fifteen year old hunt and cleanup of toxic munitions and arsenic from WWI, buried at American University and the nearby neighborhood, Spring Valley. Part investigative, part sociological and part environmental, the show is a look at the toxic effects of war on our environment.

E mail or fax resume to:

Gdurrin@durrinproductions.com
FAX 202 966 7775

Ginny Durrin
Durrin Productions, Inc.
4926 Sedgwick St NW
Washington, DC 20016
W 202 237 6700
F 202 966 7775

An excellent opening into the investigative documentary world.