We are seeking applicants who possess two or more of these skill sets and are willing to work together with the team to accomplish our common goals:

• Accounting, Excel experience
• Developing and presenting educational material to classrooms and communities
• Communicating with news or media organizations
• Social media expertise - both preparing content and networking
• Green events planning
• Grassroots marketing
• Building art from repurposed materials
• Video production
• Grant research and writing
• Community organizing
• Auto mechanic skills, diesel engine repair

If hired, each employee will be required to walk and pick up trash four days, work in their specialized area for two days, and take one day off each week. Each employee is required to post to the blog once every three weeks, attend a weekly meeting, and provide leadership in their specified work area.

Shared Room & Board is covered by Pick Up America. Travel to and from the Pick Up America camp can be further discussed and arrangements will be made. If we meet our fundraising goals, we offer $25/week stipends for employees.

Ideally, we would like Pick Up Artists to join the crew for the entire eight months of our roadtrip and work remotely for one month in February. However, we are willing to accept individuals for certain segments of the 2012 campaign if necessary. To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and three references (two professional, one personal) to davey at pickupamerica dot org. In the email, indicate your preferred time period and geographic region.

Other seasonal and temporary positions are also available with Pick Up America, check them out at http://pickupamerica.org/apply-be-pick-artist#/connect.

Camping at the Presidio (CAP)
Program Associate
Part-time / Non-exempt

The CAP Program Associate is the primary support staff member working with BAWT's CAP Program Coordinator to deliver the CAP Program. CAP is a collaboration of partner agencies (the Crissy Field Center, the National Park Service, and the Presidio Trust). The CAP Program Associate will work under the direct supervision of the CAP Program Coordinator with the support and consult of the BAWT's Program Director.

Bay Area Wilderness Training (BAWT) is a project of the Earth Island Institute with headquarters offices are in downtown Oakland. The home desk for this position will be in the Presidio of San Francisco. Work-related travel includes occasional transportation to and from Oakland with more frequent trips to, from and around the Presidio.

More details here: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/npo/2781059945.html

Position: Community Recycling Crew Supervisor

Department: Community Recycling Program
Reports To: Marin Natural Resources Program
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from Wage and Hour Laws
Directly Supervises: Corpsmembers and Staff Drivers

Job description: The Community Recycling Crew (CRC) Supervisor works directly under the direction of the Marin Natural Resources Program Coordinator and provides daily supervision for 6-10 corpsmembers and 3 staff drivers, implementing a wide range of recycling services for the community. The CRC Supervisor is responsible for coordination of a moderate scale recycling program, and recycling education and outreach. Also, the CRC Supervisor will provide continual guidance and mentorship to corpsmembers in the areas of personal and academic development, professionalism, environmental ethics, recycling and waste management issues and interacting with the public.

For more information & instructions on how to apply: http://conservationcorpsnorthbay.org/f/eng/hyc_careers_post/632

The National Park Service's summer Seasonal Ranger positions at Ozark National Scenic Riverways are now open!

They have two types of positions, GS 4 and GS 5. Applications close January 25.

These jobs are doing field interpretation at either Alley Mill, Round Spring Cave, Big Spring or Park Headquarters. Work includes meeting and greeting the public, providing information, researching, planning and presenting Interpretive programs such as hikes, cave tours, and Power Point talks, and at Alley the possibility of some costumed living history interpretation. Wearing the NPS uniform is required, housing may be available, no pets in government housing! High standards of professionalism in demeanor, appearance and behavior are required.

To apply for the GS 4 go to: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/305084800.

To apply for the GS 5 go to; http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/305101000.

Colorado Fourteeners Initiative is hiring two full-time positions: Field Programs Manager and Field Projects Coordinator. These positions coordinate and oversee CFI's trail construction and restoration projects on Colorado's high peaks. For details, see the attached position announcements, or view them at www.14ers.org.

CFI is a non-profit organization who's mission is to protect and preserve the natural integrity of Colorado's Fourteen-thousand foot peaks through active stewardship and public education.

Trailhead Shuttle Driver

We deliver clients to all reaches of Zion National Park for climbing, hiking, canyoneering, and sightseeing. We shuttle with Mercedes Sprinter Vans, offering optimal comfort and visibility for clients, and enabling you to have the best truck made for passenger transport on and off-road. Much of the driving we do is on bumpy dirt roads. Though our passenger vans are not 4-wheel drive, they handle 95% of the occasions for transport flawlessly, and we do maintain a 4 x 4 Toyota Land Cruiser for transport during adverse weather conditions. Drivers need to be patient, courteous, and conversational with clients. We seek individuals who are both able trailhead drivers AND active canyoneers and hikers who can provide specific, accurate trailhead information for all hiking and canyoneering routes in Zion. Shuttle drivers also receive outfitter training to be able to handle reservations, refunds, and administrative sale duties.

Responsibilities:
• Single run and back-to-back morning shuttles (6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.) to Chamberlain’s Ranch upon “opening” of the Narrows. Opening is typically mid- to late May, but depends upon river flow and Park regulations.

• Shuttles to other East- and West-side destinations

• Maintaining the shuttle vehicle for cleanliness, fueling, and informing Maintenance Coordinator of possible problems and needed repairs

• Ability to change flat tires while on trips, possibly along unimproved roads

• Drive courteously, avoiding risks which could harm passengers, vehicles, or the environment

• Facilitate meaningful, helpful, informative, and pleasant conversations with customers

• Educate clients in the principles of minimum-impact Overland travel

• Solve problems with grace and efficiency

• Informing clients for our guided events, Narrows outfitting, and other Zion activities

• Offering expertise on local recreation opportunities and logistics

• Building an impressive knowledge base of the roads, hikes, canyons, and hidden secrets of Zion National Park and the surrounding area on personal time

• Enhance and engage the Overland experience to help make it a viable product for the organization by developing strong relationships with your guests and the environment

Pay rate begins at $14/hour; you are eligible for raises after competency is proven to all trailheads and canyons accesses.

Part- and full-time job positions available with a minimum driver availability of two shuttles per week to qualify. Start dates begin March 1, 2012 and extend into November 2012.

Prerequisites:
1) Please submit our standard application.

2) Must have a valid, clean driver's license with a commercial taxi endorsement.

Apply online: http://www.zionadventures.com/about/career-opportunities/2012-employment...

Application deadline: February 15, 2012 for positions starting March 1, 2012 and later

Summer Tubing Staff

The Tubing Staff are an essential part of our summer team. As the primary tubing outfitters in Springdale, our tubing team helps visitors make informed decisions about floating the 2-hour run down the Virgin River, educating and empowering them in preparation for safe and fun tubing experiences. Spending most of their time outdoors, tubing staff must love being on their feet as they orient tubers, drive the tubing shuttle, and organize, clean, and distribute up to 150 tubes each day.

Responsibilities
• Facilitating meaningful, helpful, intelligent, and pleasant conversations with customers

• Outfitting customers with their Tubing needs

• Giving customers pre-launch logistics and safety briefings

• Making pick-up runs with a van and trailer to return customers and tubes to our store at the conclusion of their tubing event

• Solving problems with grace and efficiency

• Running the cash register

• Managing Tubing Reservations

• Cleaning and repairing Tubing equipment

• Managing inventory

• Answering the phone

• Offering expertise on local recreation opportunities and logistics

• Building a knowledge base of the roads, hikes, canyons, and hidden secrets of Zion National Park and the surrounding area on personal time

We hire intelligent people who can solve problems quickly. We look for genuinely friendly people who represent themselves and our business well, and treat our customers with great care and attention. If you are outgoing, a fast-learner, and willing to work hard for a team with a lofty goal in mind, we want to meet you. We can teach you many skills, but you must come to us with excitement for learning, passion for service and a readiness to absorb new skills and knowledge.

This position requires a high level of responsibility and accountability. We strive to ensure all interactions with our customers are positive, fulfilling, and inspiring. We operate in a professional manner and we expect those working in our shop to do so as well.

We train people for this position, but we expect them to learn quickly. This is a fast-paced business and can be demanding. Those who can demonstrate the ability to work well independently, under pressure, communicate well via phone and email, remember many important details, and remain organized will succeed in this position.

Requirements
• A passion for service

• Ability to work May 16 through September 6

• At least 21 years of age (vehicle insurance regulation)

• Comfortable with computers as productivity tools. ZAC works with Macintosh computers; some familiarity with Macintosh is helpful.

• Full- and Part-time positions available 16 hours per week and up

Compensation:
• Training begins at $10.50 per hour, then eligible for performance-based raises

Desired Knowledge and Skills:
• A willingness to learn and teach

• Strong spoken communication skills

• An outstanding work ethic

• An ability to work well in a team-oriented environment

• A commitment to serving others

• Attention to detail

• An engaging personality: outgoing, gregarious

• Responsible and mature

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude

• Enjoys creating order in chaotic environments

• Ability to work and stay on task with minimal supervision

• Applied problem-solving skills

Freedoms:
• An astounding clientele, from all ages, places, and walks of life

• Opportunity to work outside

• Live within the towering walls of Zion National Park

• Pro-purchase opportunities from many outdoor equipment manufacturers

• Work with an incredible team dedicated to a high quality of life and excellence in all we do

• Free tuition for ZAC guided trips and courses in canyoneering, climbing, mountain biking, hiking, road biking

Apply online: http://www.zionadventures.com/about/career-opportunities/2012-employment...

Application Deadline: February 15, 2012 for positions beginning May 16, 2012

4x4 Tour Driver

We seek gregarious, entertaining, and intelligent folks knowledgeable in history and geology who are ALSO technically savvy 4x4 vehicle drivers. This combination of diverse skills stems from your role navigating our 1974 completely manual Unimog 404s through the mesas and drainages of the southwest Zion Plateau, offering interpretation on flora, fauna, human, history, and geology along the way.

Overland Tour Guide responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Driving courteously, avoiding risks which could harm passengers, vehicles, or the environment

• Facilitating meaningful, helpful, informative, and pleasant conversations with customers

• Maintaining the tour vehicle for cleanliness, fueling, fluid checking, routine maintenance needs, and occasional impromptu repairs

• Offering knowledge, anecdotal stories, and interactive communication with clients on flora, fauna, geology, local history, natural history during tour routes.

• Educating clients in the principles of minimum-impact Overland travel

• Solving problems with grace and efficiency

• Informing clients for our guided events, Narrows outfitting, and other Zion activities

• Offering expertise on local recreation opportunities and logistics

• Building an impressive knowledge base of the roads, hikes, canyons, and hidden secrets of Zion National Park and the surrounding area on personal time

• Enhancing and engaging the Overland experience to help make it a viable product for the organization by developing strong relationships with your guests and the environment

We begin training at $12/hour. Training occurs in 3- to 4-hour sessions over a period of a few weeks. After the training period, drivers earn $12/hour while delivering the first 5-10 tours. An average tour is about 3 hours of driver time. After drivers prove competency to the Overland Coordinator, pay rate moves to $15/hour. Upon completion of twenty tours as a solo Overland guide, a $5/person commission is paid per client, for 3 or more clients.

Part- and full-time job positions available with a minimum driver availability of two tours per week to qualify.

Training begins March 1, 2012 for solo Overland driving by mid-April. Trained drivers can expect 4 - 6 tours per week, May through September. Generally, Overland guides will complete their season by Halloween.

Prerequisites:
1) Must have a valid, clean driver's license with a commercial taxi endorsement and obtain a UTAH license with TAXI Endorsement prior to first day of work.

2) Must have valid First Aid and CPR certification, or WFR.

3) Must be at least 23 years of age upon start of work.

4) Must be physically fit with strong hiking ability in case of emergencies.

5) Active adult who seeks outdoor recreational activities, then able to offer first hand knowledge on activities in and around Zion National Park.

Apply online here:http://www.zionadventures.com/about/career-opportunities/2012-employment-application.html

Application deadline: February 15, 2012 for positions beginning March 1, 2012

Outfitter

The Outfitting Staff of Zion Adventure Company forms the backbone of our business operations. Hundreds of hikers, climbers, canyoneers, and general Park visitors stop by each day seeking assistance in making the most of their time in Zion. It is our job, as an information source, to help them leave with an empowering sense of direction. Our Outfitters are experts at helping visitors find the right equipment and information to feel comfortable and knowledgeable in their adventures. Whether preparing visitors to hike the Zion Narrows, informing intrigued questioners about our guided trips, or maintaining the vast amounts of equipment we send out each day, Outfitters perform the crucial tasks that help people make their Zion dreams come true.

Responsibilities:
We cannot itemize all the jobs, missions, and tasks you may be involved with on any given day, but some of the jobs are:

• Outfitting customers for the Narrows

• Answering the phone and replying to e-mails

• Booking trips and shuttle reservations

• Checking in, cleaning, and repairing gear

• Checking out customers at the cash register

• Solving problems with grace and efficiency

• Helping connect clients with guided events and other Zion activities

• Offering expertise on local recreation opportunities and logistics

• Building an impressive knowledge base of the roads, hikes, canyons, and hidden secrets of Zion National Park and the surrounding area on personal time

• Informing customers about retail products in the store

• Managing product inventory on our retail floor

• Facilitating meaningful, helpful, intelligent, and pleasant conversations with customers

• Attending staff meetings outside the work day

We hire intelligent people who can solve problems quickly. We look for genuinely friendly people who represent our business well and treat our customers with great care and attention. Background in the outdoors is helpful, enabling you to be more capable and knowledgeable about Zion National Park, its hikes, canyons, and special places. If you are outgoing, a fast-learner, and willing to work hard for a team with a lofty goal in mind, we want to meet you. We can teach you many skills, but you must come to us with an excitement for learning and a readiness to absorb a great deal of knowledge.

This position requires a high level of responsibility and accountability. We strive to ensure all interactions with our customers are positive, fulfilling, and inspiring. We operate in a professional manner and we expect those working in our shop to do so as well.

We train people for this position, but we expect them to learn quickly. This is a fast-paced position and can be demanding. Those who can demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure, communicate well via phone and email, remember many important details, and remain organized will succeed in this position.

Requirements:
• A passion for service

• Ability to work March through November. *Year-round employment opportunities CAN exist for creative staff with strong writing, self-direction, and leadership abilities.

• At least 18 years of age

• Computer literacy – comfortable with computers as productivity tools. ZAC works with Macintosh computers; familiarity with Macintosh is helpful.

• Full- and Part-time positions available with a minimum of 3 days per week

Compensation:
• Training begins at $12 per hour, then eligible for performance-based raises

Desired Knowledge and Skills:
• A willingness to learn and teach

• Strong spoken and written communication skills

• An outstanding work ethic

• An ability to work in a team-oriented environment

• Commitment to serving others

• Strong attention to detail

• An engaging, outgoing personality

• Responsible and mature

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude

• Enjoys creating order in chaotic environments

• Ability to work and stay on-task with minimal supervision

• Ability to apply problem-solving skills

Freedoms
• A truly astounding clientele, from all ages, places, and walks of life

• Live within the towering walls of Zion National Park

• Pro-purchase opportunities from most outdoor equipment manufacturers

• Work with an incredible team dedicated to a high quality of life and excellence in all we do

• Free tuition for all ZAC trips and courses

Apply online here: http://www.zionadventures.com/about/career-opportunities/2012-employment...

Application deadline: February 15,2012 for full & part time positions beginning March 1, 2012

Marketing Coordinator

As Zion Adventure Company has grown over the last 15 years, so have our marketing and media efforts. We have always handled our marketing in-house, preferring custom-tailored copy, images, and design to anything we could hire out or subcontract. In 2012, we will hire our first full-time Marketing Coordinator, someone who can give their full energy and attention to promoting Zion Adventure Company in our store, in our local communities, and on the web.

Roles:
*Oversee the implementation of the current 2012 marking plan, with revisions as needed

*Monitor progress of 2012 action plan and goals achieved and communicate this progress with ZAC staff

*Create 2013 marketing plan based on 2012 results and 2013 goals

*Track success of various marketing strategies (i.e. Newsletter, Print Ads, Hiking Zion Maps, etc.) and evaluate effectiveness

*Manage $100,000 Advertising Budget and leverage for best investments for web, print, and special promotions

*Oversee Print Material Development and deployment

*Manage Guide Photo Database within Lightroom

*Manage other team members (up to 3 staff) assisting with material distribution and special programs

*Continue Community Outreach programs, including YAZ and develop further to extend beyond Zion

*Participate in monthly Zion Canyon Visitors Bureau meetings

*Special Event organizing (Banff Film Festival Radical Reels,...)

*Hiking Zion Distribution (100,000 units distributed across Southern Utah each year)

*Develop and deploy web & local advertising campaigns

*Build relationships with existing customers through newsletters and special events

*Build relationships with local businesses, hotels, spas, and outlying businesses for product awareness and sales

*Coordinate, arrange, & orchestrate media appearances (TV, web, magazine, newspaper)

*Reports Directly to General Manager and works parallel with other directors for Outfitting, Guiding, Shuttles, River Tubing, and Overland Tours.

Prerequisites:
*Minimum Two year commitment

*Able to work with Adobe InDesign CS, Photoshop CS, Illustrator CS and Lightroom 3

*Savvy with Facebook, Twitter, WordPress, Constant Contact

*Socially graceful

*Industrious and able to work independently without supervision

*Outdoor oriented and able to participate in rock climbing, canyoneering, mountain biking, and hiking on a weekly basis, both paid, and recreationally

Benefits:
*Year-round employment with extended vacations allowances

*Pay commensurate with experience, $15-20/hour, 35-40 hours per week, 40-45 weeks per year, (annual earning estimates at $25,000 to $38,000 per year).

*$2500 medical reimbursement toward health care deductibles increasing each year by percentage of pay based on tenure

*2 weeks paid salary/year between (Dec.-Feb), based on average semi-monthly earnings

*Up to 4 weeks of unpaid leave each year.

*An exciting, dynamic work environment out of the city and in nature

*Immense freedom to alter, change, and inspire new ideas

*Live in the foothills of Zion National Park year round

Apply online here: http://www.zionadventures.com/about/career-opportunities/2012-employment...

Application deadline: February 15, 2012 for position starting March 1, 2012

Lead Guide

Southwest Utah is a North American mecca of canyoneering, rock climbing, and mountain biking, and ZAC instructors introduce these exciting sports to aspiring adventurers from all over the world. However, introducing new sports and terrain to clients is a minor part of any given guided event. Relationship building is the primary responsibility of a ZAC guide, and we focus on helping our clients develop strong relationships with:

• their environment
• our curriculum
• objective and subjective risk
• Zion Adventure Company’s mission

The first and most important quality we look for in a guide staff is a highly-developed sense of self-worth (self-esteem), embodied in a gregarious, loving, humble personality.

Teaching ability is the second-most important quality in a ZAC instructor. We seek not canyoneers, climbers, or bikers with long and impressive resumes, but rather impassioned teachers who love exploring the natural and human experiences of desert canyons. A Zion Adventure Company guide teaches in a way that helps clients:

• Learn about themselves as humans interacting with their fears, hopes, and passions
• Learn how to solve problems as an authenticated explorer
• Understand the value and poignancy of learning through experience
• Take greater responsibility for themselves and the outcome of any given moment
• See that the client, him or herself, is a defining character in the unfolding story of their life

Canyoneering trips and courses make up the bulk of our events (75%); rock climbing (15%), mountain biking (5%), and hiking trips (5%) complete our guided offerings.

Details
1) Age Requirements: Minimum of 24 years of age by March 1, 2012

2) Minimum Required Certifications: Current Wilderness First Responder, valid Taxi Endorsement for Driver’s License

3) Be drug-free and able to prove it any time, upon our request.

4) Required Certifications: PCGI or AMGA Single Pitch Instructor, or greater

5) Desired Certifications: ACA Canyon Leader or Canyon Guide, or equivalent experience

6) Required Qualifications:
a) 2-3 years independent teaching, training, or leading in any venue (not necessarily technical in the outdoors)

b) Comfortable with ropework

i. Can lead 5.9 trad or higher in single pitch terrain

ii. Exceptional knowledge of rappel skills, rescue skills, and mechanical advantage systems

c) Experience riding technical mountain bike terrain

d) Competency with map reading

e) Knowledgable in basic physics and geology concepts

f) Confident and precise in speech; uninhibited in group settings

g) Applicants should be physically fit, with strong hiking ability

h) Experience leading others in challenging terrain

i) Able to demonstrate exceptional teaching skills

j) Able to demonstrate the ability to learn quickly

7) Required Experience: At least two seasons, or 24 technical canyoneering descents (whichever is more) in the last 3 years. Familiar with Zion National Park and have visited at least once in the last two years.

8) Desired Experience: Familiar with the canyons and climbing of southwestern Utah and the Zion National Park area, and/or other canyon/climbing areas around the country/world.

9) Season: March 1, start, through October 2012, with winter furlough to recommence full-time work in March 2013. *Year-round employment opportunities are available for creative staff with strong writing, self-direction, and leadership abilities.

10) Schedule: Guiding (4-5 days/week) in the field, optional outfitting (1 day/week) outfitting in our store.

11) Compensation: Commensurate with experience and performance, based on an Apprenticeship Program. Apprentice Guides start at $47 per half-day and $78 per full-day; Assistant Guides earn $82 per half-day and $110 per full-day; Lead Guides start at $104 per half-day and $138 per full-day.

Responsibilities
• Complete training, as needed, in the ZAC apprenticeship program

• Facilitate half- and full-day canyoneering, rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking trips and courses

• Create a safe, fun, and educational atmosphere

• Build, evaluate, and manage a wide variety of anchor and rope systems

• Teach students basic to advanced technical skills and techniques

• Empower students to become self-guided canyoneers

• Wash, repair, and maintain canyon and climbing equipment

• Build an impressive knowledge base of the roads, hikes, canyons, and hidden secrets of Zion National Park and the surrounding area.

Freedoms
• A truly astounding clientele, from all ages, places, and walks of life

• Train and work with expert field instructors

• Live within the towering walls of Zion National Park

• Pro-purchase opportunities from most outdoor equipment manufacturers

• Opportunities to create and increase your own income

• Work with an incredible team dedicated to a high quality of life and excellence in all we do

• Free tuition for all ZAC trips and courses

Apply online here: http://www.zionadventures.com/about/career-opportunities/2012-employment...

Application Deadline: February 15, 2012 for positions starting March 1, 2012

Guiding Coordinator

Our Guide Coordinator works on the front lines and behind the scenes to ensure ZAC guided trips and courses lead the industry. We seek a strong, disciplined, independent, and visionary leader who is excited to undertake the challenge of coordinating logistics, equipment, training, and communications for our guiding division.

Roles:
*Manage a Guide Staff of 14 guides (staff varies seasonally)

*Organize Guide Staff Meetings and Topics

*Organize Training curriculum for perennial and new guides and coordinate the delivery of it, e.g. annual March training and subsequent monthly trainings

*Work with each guide to establish personal growth / improvement plan for guiding

*Manage Guide Work Schedule and event calendar

*Work with Guide Gear Manager to maintain high level of gear availability and repair

*Work with Vehicle Manager to minimize down-time when vehicles need repair

*Manage Public/Private Land Access Permits for 12 agencies (BLM, NFS, NPS, and Private)

*Manage Public relations with clients, support staff, and guides

*Guide seasonally 2-4 days/week as schedule, seniority, and time allows or needs

*Educate Outfitting, Shuttle, and Overland Staff about trip/guide updates and changes

*Maintain product salience

*Build new products, expand guide terrain, innovate curricular skills and pedagogy

*Support Guide Staff through their development

*Maintain Standards of training, education, and performance within the guide staff

*Update and evolve Guide progression

Prerequisites:
*Minimum two year commitment

*Strong Team Leader and player

*High level of Social Grace

*Industrious and able to work unsupervised on most projects

*Extremely detail-oriented

*Great interpersonal skills, able to get along with everyone

*Able to turn high stress environments into fun, learning experiences

*Canyoneering ACA Skills through ACA Level 2

*Climbing Skills through AMGA SPI, or PCGI SPG

Benefits:
*Year-round employment with extended vacations allowances in off-season (Dec. 1 through February)

*Work with the top canyoneering guides in the United states

*Pay commensurate with experience, $15-20/hour, 25-30 hours per week AND per diem guided trips seasonally, 2-4 days per week, 45 weeks per year.

*$2500 medical reimbursement toward health care deductibles increasing each year by percentage of pay based on tenure

*2 weeks paid vacation per year, based on average semi-monthly earnings

*Up to 4 weeks of unpaid leave each year

*An exciting, dynamic work environment

*Immense freedom to alter, change, and inspire new ideas

*Live in the foothills of Zion National Park year round

Apply online here: http://www.zionadventures.com/about/career-opportunities/2012-employment...

Application Deadline: February 15, 2012 for position starting March 1, 2012

Background
The NW Energy Coalition is an alliance of more than 110 environmental, civic, and human service organizations, progressive utilities and businesses in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia. We promote development of energy efficiency and renewable energy, low-income and consumer protection in energy policy decisions, and fish and wildlife restoration on the Columbia and Snake Rivers.

Energy policy is critical to the economic and environmental health of the Northwest. Ensuring that individual utilities, state governments and the region pursue clean and affordable energy strategies for meeting our need for power is a central focus for the Coalition. We drive home the link between energy resource development and climate change. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector is a top priority.

This position is located in Seattle.

Job description:
The Development Associate is responsible for working in concert with the Executive Director, Executive Board, members and staff on the planning and implementation of various fundraising programs. This position will work with the staff and board to cultivate and solicit new funding opportunities and to develop strategies to broaden the base of donors and members.

Development program areas and responsibilities:

Major donor campaign:
• Support the Executive Director, Executive Board and organizational members in identifying and cultivating new individual donor prospects.
• Create, direct and manage a new proactive prospect program aimed at significantly increasing support from major donors.
• Document all major gift prospecting, donation and acknowledgement activities.
• Manage and coordinate special events to engage members and cultivate prospects.

Foundation funding:
• Work with the staff and Executive Board to research and identify potential new foundation support.

Membership outreach:
• Support outreach staff in retaining existing members and engaging members in outreach activities.
• Support outreach staff in expanding the Coalition’s organizational and individual membership, including prospect research, outreach to potential members and the development of new methods to increase membership.

This position conducts a wide range of activities to raise funds for the organization and provides administrative support to the Executive Director, Executive Board, staff and members related to development activities. Skilled administrative and clerical duties directly related to development activities include:
• Maintaining donor databases
• Developing/sending mailings
• Coordinating placement of advertisements
• Coordinating and assisting with special events;
• Acknowledging gifts and donations
• Developing effective working relationships with members, donors, government and foundation representatives and others to nurture their connection to the organization.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and two years experience in non-profit fundraising. Experience may substitute for education. Applicants should have demonstrated experience in database management, donor prospecting and cultivation, and events coordination.

Salary and benefits: Salary $35,000 to $40,000 DOE. Excellent benefits include generous dental and medical insurance, paid vacation and employer matching retirement plan. NWEC is an equal opportunity employer.

Position is open until filled. Application review will begin 12/13/11. In order to help us process applications efficiently, please observe the following:
1.) Please submit your application via e-mail to Gwen Heisterkamp at gwen (at) nwenergy (dot) org.
2.) In the subject line of your e-mail: “First name Last name, Development Associate”
3.) In the body of your e-mail, please indicate where you found out about the position.
4.) Please include a resume, cover letter and a writing sample

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

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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 Recruitment Director, at aaron@greencorps.org or 617-747-4302.

The Manager of Environmental Sustainability will be part of the Strategic Assets - Business Affairs Group, and provide overall support on several key environmental sustainability initiatives.

Business Affairs is a multi-functional department with wide-spread accountabilities providing enterprise direction and support around Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the related issue areas of Community Relations, Health & Wellness and Environmental Stewardship. Other areas of functional involvement include External Affairs, Government Relations and Supplier Diversity.

The Manger of Environmental Sustainability will primarily support ARAMARK’s Global Food, Hospitality & Facilities interests by strengthening environmental acumen across our workforce, and enhancing our ability to meet ARAMARK and our client’s environmental interests. They will do this by acting as an individual contributor, managing the implementation of enterprise-wide programs that support our field and front line employees, communications and marketing departments, and business development teams.

This position will play a central role in managing ARAMARK’s Environmental Internship Program, the development of enterprise-wide environmental tools and trainings, and the engagement of employees in environmental volunteerism. The ideal candidate will have strong environmental knowledge and experience executing initiatives across large and distributed organizations. The ability to understand the complex nature of advancing environmental sustainability in a corporate setting and the ability to communicate effectively across a broad set of stakeholders will be critical. The ideal candidate will have experience managing projects and implementing programs involving many details and timelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

ARAMARK’s Environmental Internship Program:

• Work closely with program partner, the Student Conservation Association (SCA) to manage internal processes associated with SCA’s management of the recruitment, screening, and interviewing process.
• Manage varied aspects of the program including recruitment, screening, interviewing, on-boarding, training, communications, management, reporting and evaluation.
• Develop and maintain program materials including manager and intern manuals, supporting templates and resources, and website and intranet content.
• Coordinate the intern’s training and orientation program in Philadelphia, involving agenda development, speaker and panel preparations, session development, meeting logistics and budget tracking.
• Support interns during their tenure including providing feedback on monthly reporting, scheduling monthly conference calls, providing guidance and support on as-needed basis.
• Build processes to support and identify career opportunities at ARAMARK; Build alumni network and identify opportunities to continually engage past participants.
• Communicate program results to internal and external stakeholders through reports, presentations, media and online outreach, etc.
• Consult and build relationships with Business Units (BUs), College Relations (CR), Human Resources (HR), Training and Organizational Development (T&OD), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Safety and Risk Control (S&RC), Meeting Services, and other departments to ensure effective implementation of all aspects of the internship program.

Environmental Tools and Training:

• Coalesce and develop operational, marketing and business development tools and resources.
• Coordinate and integrate feedback from internal and external partners to ensure relevancy and value.
• Manage development of instructor led and web-based educational trainings, focusing on content development in partnership with communications and e-learning development teams.
• Support execution and rollout of tools and trainings at pilot locations and across the BUs; Refine tools, resources and content through iterative process.

Overarching:

• Coordinate Earth Day volunteer events in partnership with internal and external partners; Support environmental volunteerism via ARAMARK Star Teams throughout the year.
• Collaborate with colleagues across ARAMARK including Business Units (BUs), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Safety & Risk Control (S&RC), and field and front line employees; manage collaboration forums including conference calls and web-based platforms.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master’s a plus. Degree(s) related to environmental policy, science, business strongly preferred.
• Experience related to environmental issues, including concrete tactical environmental experience, required. Experience in hospitality or facilities services and/or corporate experience strongly preferred. 4-6 years of professional experience.
• Proven leadership skills, strong interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate and build relationships, and ability to lead without formal authority are required.
• Demonstrated experience as a self-starter, and ability to take calculated initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail, demonstrated time management skills, ability to handle multiple priorities, and project management experience are a must.
• Strong oral and written communication skills (including public speaking) required.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

TRAVEL: This position will travel up to 10%.

THE COMPANY: ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. In FORTUNE magazine's 2010 list of "World's Most Admired Companies," ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry, consistently ranking since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry as evaluated by peers and analysts. ARAMARK seeks to responsibly address issues that matter to its clients, customers, employees and communities by focusing on employee advocacy, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, and community involvement. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has revenues of approximately $12 billion and 255,000 employees serving clients in 22 countries. Learn more at the company's Web site, www.aramark.com, or www.twitter.com/aramarknews.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Corinne Brydges, Talent Acquisition
ARAMARK
1101 Market Street
ARAMARK Tower –23rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 238-6544
Fax: (215) 238-5920
E-mail: brydges-corinne@aramark.com
Apply to position: www.aramark.com
Job Number: 70657

Job opening:

Assistant Policy Advisor - Forests, Land and Climate

Global Witness, Washington DC office

Job Description and Person Specifications

Assistant Policy Advisor - Forests, Land and Climate

Based in Global Witness DC Office

Reporting to Senior Policy Advisor – Forests, Land and Climate

Competitive salary and benefits

Purpose of the post

Global Witness carries out investigative field work, policy development and direct advocacy with governments and international financial institutions around natural resource governance issues and related conflict, human rights abuse and environmental degradation. The Washington DC-based Assistant Policy Advisor on Forests, Land, and Climate will help the U.S. office of Global Witness expose how poor governance of forests and land in developing countries, including corruption, mismanagement and vested interests,  contributes to the degradation of forests and other ecosystems, the loss of rural livelihoods, increased conflict and human rights violations, and climate change. The Assistant Policy Advisor will assist the Global Public Goods team in carrying out desk- and field-based research on forest and land issues in developing countries and translating findings into policy asks and advocacy targeted at decision makers in national producer and consumer governments and multi-lateral institutions.

Key responsibilities

• Organizing and participating in advocacy meetings with U.S. government agencies, Congress, NGOs, and multi-lateral institutions such as the World Bank, with increasing autonomy over time
• Carrying out desk-based research on forest and land-use issues in developing countries and writing advocacy materials such as briefings and reports that present our work and policy asks to decision-makers
• Contributing to the development of research and campaigning strategies, including help with specific investigations as needed
• Logistical and administrative support to the Senior Policy Advisor in the U.S. and to visiting members of the Global Public Goods team and GW partners visiting from overseas as needed – e.g. arranging events, meetings and travel, helping to organize production and distribution of reports and other written materials and communications, managing contact and file databases
• Monitoring and reporting on relevant events in Washington and participating in external meetings on the behalf of Global Witness
• Facilitating communication and coordination between the U.S. and UK offices of Global Witness and other tasks to support the Global Public Goods team and the U.S. office as required

Person specifications

Essential:

• Strong research and writing skills, attention to detail and accuracy, ability to produce written material for a range of audiences and under tight deadlines
• Some experience working on governance, development and/or human rights issues in developing countries
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently and with a team, to coordinate work with colleagues remotely, to participate effectively in advocacy meetings and other events with policy-makers and the NGO community in Washington
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Willingness to travel internationally, including in areas with significant security risks.

Desirable:

• Excellent and proven advocacy skills, including experience carrying out direct advocacy with governments, particularly in the U.S., and international financial institutions, and multi-lateral organizations
• Good working understanding of the function of U.S. government agencies, U.S. Congress, and Washington-based IFIs such as the World Bank and IMF
• Spanish and/or French language skills
• Understanding of current national and international forest and climate change mechanisms and processes, particularly REDD
• Field experience working on natural resource and with local civil society groups in developing countries, preferably in Latin America and/or Africa
• Media experience, particularly with the U.S. media

To download the application pack, visit this page.

Send applications to: recruitment-US(at)globalwitness.org

Application deadline: 18 November 2011

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Director of Development Position Announcement

Description

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is an alliance of grassroots organizations that advocates for federal policy reform to advance the sustainability of agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and rural communities.  NSAC is currently seeking a Director of Development.  The Director of Development, working with the Executive Director and other staff members, will raise NSAC’s annual budget from a variety of sources to enable staff to advance the coalition’s federal policy priorities.

Responsibilities

· Develop and execute an annual fundraising plan that includes support from foundations, major donors, corporations, and individuals

· Communicate with and cultivate foundation staff as well as corporate and individual donors, including major donors

· Write grant proposals, reports, thank you letters, and other solicitation materials, including NSAC’s annual report

· Work with book-keeping staff at NSAC’s fiscal sponsor to manage the organization’s finances, including proper expense coding and tracking grant balances

· Work with the finance committee and Executive Director to create the annual budget

· Prepare regular financial reports

· Devise and implement on-line donation strategy to increase giving from individuals

· Solicit and track annual membership dues from member organizations

Qualifications

· An understanding and passion for sustainable agriculture, including family farm livelihood and opportunity, farm conservation and environmental protection, rural development, and marketing and food systems issues

· A commitment to building the capacity of NSAC member organizations

· Bachelor’s degree or higher with significant class or degree work in relevant field

· Minimum 5 years fundraising experience

· Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills

· Experience with Salsa, or similar database management experience

• Experience with multi-organization grassroots coalitions and consensus building process
• Ability to meet deadlines with ease and work with staff to gather appropriate information for reports
• Ability to both work independently and be a goal-oriented team player
• Ability to innovate and to recognize and act on opportunities to build the organization
• Willingness and ability to travel to meet with current and prospective supporters
• Willingness to take on other duties as assigned

Compensation and Benefits

Salary will be based on nonprofit scale and be commensurate with experience and qualifications.  NSAC offers an excellent employer-paid benefits package and a lively and collaborative work environment.

Application

Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample, salary history, and the names of three references to Susan Prolman at sprolman@sustainableagriculture.net.

NSAC is an equal opportunity employer.  We actively encourage people of color to apply for this position and all positions at NSAC.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Legislative Office, is seeking a current law or graduate student, or a recent college graduate to serve as the Department’s Legislative Fellow for the 2012 session of the Maryland General Assembly. The Legislative Fellow will assist the Department’s Legislative Office by: conducting legal and legislative research; editing correspondence, bill position statements and testimony; tracking legislation; monitoring committee hearings and caucus briefings; maintaining legislative files; and completing administrative duties as needed.

The Legislative Fellow must be available to work in Annapolis approximately 20 hours a week from January 11, 2012 through April 18, 2012.  Pay is $13.48 per hour.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample (5 pages or less) to ocampbell(at)dnr.state.md.us by close of business, 5:00 p.m. on November 15, 2011.

http://dnr.maryland.gov/hr/pdfs/Legislative_Fellow.pdf

FEMALE TEACHER/INSTRUCTOR Proctor Academy, Andover, NH
Contact Person: Patty Pond - (603)735-6241

Proctor's Mountain Classroom is a co-ed academic, outdoor adventure, and travel program offered to grade 11-12 students. Two ten-week terms consist of an initial week or so of intensive academic focus to jump-start the English, Social Science, and Science followed by a six-week field component to further study, backpack, rock climb, paddle, or visit areas of cultural significance; a period at the end of the term is set aside to evaluate and process the classes and the experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organize and teach curriculum for two subjects; team teach a seminar on group dynamics/leadership; teach the outdoor skills pertinent to the areas traveled; assist with the logistics and all aspects of wilderness and front-country travel; share in driving; help maintain equipment, maintain a budget and appropriate communication with campus and parents.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Teaching experience and expertise in at least two of the academic courses offered (English, Social Science, Science(Ecology/Natural History), Expedition Skills); experience working with teenagers and facilitating group processes; effective communication skills; advanced outdoor skills and the ability to teach them; a good driving record; awareness of the demands of extended leadership in diverse settings; WFR certificate; CPR certificate; substantial experience rock climbing (able to fully manage a top rope site), backpacking or wilderness travel, some paddling experience helpful. Positive attitude and sense of humor are also required!!

BENEFITS:
Annual salary is dependent on experience. Medical coverage is provided.

AVAILABLE:
Position open for winter and spring, 2012-2013. Term dates are mid-November to early March, late March to early June, although prep work commences through the fall with instructors being on campus starting in mid October. Instructors must attend a late August week-long faculty orientation and participate in a 6-day Wilderness orientation trip with incoming Proctor students in New Hampshire.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
The application deadline is March 1, 2012. However, please submit your application materials as soon as possible as qualified candidates will be reviewed as their information becomes available.

Send resume to: Patricia A. Pond
P.O. Box 500
Proctor Academy
Andover, NH 03216 Phone: (603)735-6241.
e-mail: pondpa@proctornet.com

Personal interviews are required.

Opportunity Statement:
Executive Director

Our Mission:
The Cottonwood Gulch Foundation sponsors educational wilderness expeditions and outdoor programs in the American Southwest that promote personal growth, scientific, historic, and cultural discovery as well as a knowledgeable environmental ethic among all those who participate.

About The Gulch:
Founded in 1926, The Cottonwood Gulch Foundation is an educational non-profit 501(c)3 organization that runs small group wilderness expeditions for 10-19 year olds and operates a nature preserve and environmental education facility (“base camp”) in northwestern New Mexico. At The Gulch, we believe that knowledge provides the basis for excitement; that to fully experience the wonder of the Southwest we must seek to understand it. Through our 540-acre preserve and our traveling expeditions across the Southwest, our program focuses on hands-on learning in art, ecology, and archeology.

Our summer programs (Treks) enroll 100-150 participants each year in wilderness expeditions ranging from two to seven weeks. The expeditions are equal parts adventure (backpacking, camping, rock climbing) and outdoor education. Our Trekkers are a diverse and national group, with 20% receiving financial aid. We have a loyal and active alumni base, which assists the Foundation in recruiting efforts and maintains generous annual support. The Foundation also provides courses in outdoor education for schools and other groups during the academic school year. The Gulch has a seasonal staff of 35 instructors, an annual operating budget of $500,000 and an endowment of $600,000.

Opportunity Summary:
The Executive Director will lead all operations of the Foundation, including program, staffing, development, fundraising, financial management and strategic planning. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Trustees. Operationally, the Executive Director works with the Assistant Director and Office Manager on enrollment, hiring, program development, and base camp facility maintenance. The Executive Director will implement the current strategic initiatives of the Foundation, which include neighbor relations and ecological restoration at the base camp.
The position is based in Albuquerque, NM. Travel within the state and the US is required, as is summer residence at the base camp, situated 100 miles northwest of Albuquerque. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, and paid vacation time.

Qualifications:
We seek a highly responsible, dynamic, and visionary leader, who is passionate about the Gulch’s mission and who will maintain the pace of our progress. Successful candidates will have at least five years of leadership experience in a school or non-profit setting. The Executive Director must be able to work with various constituencies (Trekkers, staff, parents, neighbors, government agencies, boards, and alumni). The position requires a respect for tradition, an innovative disposition, and a desire to embody the Gulch standard of “seeing a job and doing it.” The ideal candidate will have environmental education experience, a record of motivating staff teams, a remarkable capacity for thinking on one’s feet, familiarity with the Southwest, and a proven ability to create a fun and challenging environment for all program participants.

To Apply:
Introduce yourself and your interest in a one to two page letter. Send letter along with resume to directorsearch@cottonwoodgulch.org. Open until filled; deadline for application is December 15, 2011. Visit www.cottonwoodgulch.org to learn more. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Green Corps' Field School for Environmental Organizing trains recent college graduates to run environmental campaigns, starting by building a core group of activists and finishing by convincing decision-makers to pass laws, change policies and create reforms to protect our environment.

This year is our 20th Anniversary, and we've graduated over 400 organizers from our training program into roles in the environmental and social change field. 

We're currently accepting applications for our 2012-2013 class.

Each year we select 35 recent college grads for our 13-month paid program which is a mixture of intensive in-class training and working on 3-5 urgent environmental campaigns.  At the end of the program we help place our graduates with leading environmental and social change non-profits.

You can read more at www.greencorps.org.

Ocean Policy Internship – Marine Conservation Institute

Marine Conservation Institute is a non-profit scientific and conservation advocacy organization that works to promote the protection and restoration of the Earth’s biological diversity. From our headquarters in Bellevue WA and our Washington DC and California offices, we work to protect marine life around the United States and beyond by encouraging research and training in marine conservation biology, bringing scientists together to examine crucial marine conservation issues, conducting policy research to frame the marine conservation agenda, leading outreach efforts to educate scientists, the public, and decision makers on key issues, and building partnerships to solve problems affecting marine life and people.

Internship Program:

Marine Conservation Institute’s internship program provides motivated and academically-promising students an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a real‐world arena. During their internship, students work closely with science and policy staff on cutting edge issues in marine conservation biology and ocean policy. Most of the internship opportunities are geared towards graduate students or students who have recently completed graduate degrees, although we have on occasion developed opportunities for undergraduates to work on pressing marine conservation issues.

For internship positions, we seek individuals with excellent communication skills, substantive knowledge or professional experience in marine or environmental science or policy, and who share our commitment to the preservation of marine life and biological diversity. We also prefer candidates who have a demonstrated ability to work independently, with minimal direct supervision.

Working out of our DC office, policy interns have the opportunity to work closely with our policy staff to gain important skills in conservation advocacy. Previous policy interns have had the opportunity to assist with establishing National Monuments and our National Marine Sanctuaries Reauthorization efforts. Policy interns have described their internship experience as being important for learning about lobbying and the legislative process and for understanding more about packaging science for Federal decision makers. These internships coincide with the academic calendar.

Duties:

Internship activities include:

• Conducting research on US marine policy

• Setting lobbying appointments with congressional staffers

• Accompanying Marine Conservation Institute staff on lobby visits and keeping records of visits

• Staying abreast of and briefing staff on marine conservation news

• Preparing educational materials and fact sheets

• Providing administrative support (answer phones, file, purchase some office supplies, open & distribute mail, etc.)

Compensation:

Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week. Internships are on a volunteer basis. No benefits or relocation costs are provided, except standard holidays falling during the internship term. We are willing to work with interns and their universities to obtain academic credit for internship work. Opportunities for independent research in marine conservation should be discussed at the time of interview.

Period of Internship: January – May 2012

Application Process:

To apply to the internships, please send the following material via e- mail to internships@marine-conservation.org by Friday, November 4th.

Please reference the internship title and your name in the subject line:

1. A cover letter detailing your interests, relevant experience, goals and availability;

2. A résumé;

3. A writing sample (1-2 pages);

4. A course list detailing applicable coursework experience;

5. And a list of 3 references.

Please no calls.

Marine Conservation Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

BlueGreen Alliance Internships

Minneapolis, MN • Washington, D.C. • San Francisco, CA

BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) is an exciting, fast-paced organization that covers a wide variety of issues from climate change to green chemistry to smart grid infrastructure, bringing together an effort to advance a 21^st century economy that respects workers and their rights, protects the environment and secures America’s energy future. Interning for BGA puts you at the forefront of a rapidly growing movement and shows you what it is like to work with diverse stakeholders. Join us in laying the path for the future . . . and have fun in the process!  Internships are available in D.C., Minneapolis, and San Francisco.

ABOUT BLUEGREEN ALLIANCE

Launched in 2006 by the United Steelworkers and the Sierra Club, this unique labor-environmental collaboration has grown to include the Communications Workers of America (CWA), Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Service Employees International Union (SEIU), National Wildlife Federation (NWF), Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA), Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Sheet Metal Workers' International Association (SMWIA), United Auto Workers (UAW), and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). The Blue Green Alliance unites more than 14 million members and supporters in pursuit of good jobs, a clean environment and a green economy. More information about the BGA and our positions can be found at www.bluegreenalliance.org.

DESCRIPTION

An internship with the BlueGreen Alliance can include research assistance and writing, legislative support, event planning, communications and working with U.S. and international nongovernmental organizations, as well as BGA’s union, environmental, business, and community partners and allies. Interns will also be asked to participate in administrative work as needed, but the overall nature of the internship is highly substantive, focusing on specific projects as determined by the applicant and supervisor.  Internships are offered during the fall, spring and summer in the following areas:

· Legislative and Policy – Assist with research, legislative and advocacy efforts, and material development (writing and editing fact sheets, reports, and other documents) in five focus areas:

1. Transportation – D.C. (32-40 hours/wk)

2. Energy & Environment – D.C. (32-40 hours/wk)

3. Forestry, Bioenergy, Recycling, and Chemicals – D.C. (32-40 hours/wk)

4. Clean Economy Research – D.C. (32-40 hours/wk)

5. Clean Energy – San Francisco (24-40 hours/wk)

· Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conferences – D.C. (32-40 hours/wk) – Assist BGA Conference and Events Program team with planning four regional conferences to be held in spring 2012.  Conduct outreach efforts to involve diverse constituencies within the labor and environmental communities, and track various lists, commitments and registration.

* The opportunity to conduct outreach work from other BGA offices or in coordination with our field staff may be available to qualified candidate(s).  Please contact us if this is of interest to you and we can further discuss the possibilities.

· State and Local Field Program – San Francisco (24-40hrs/wk) – Support the BlueGreen Apollo state and local affiliate program including research, policy, and organizing support for affiliates across the country with a focus on local, state and regional policy as well as BGA’s national programs that have state or local level components.

· Communications – Minneapolis, D.C. and San Francisco (24-40hrs/wk) – Join a dynamic and fast-paced communications team, helping to produce written materials like blog posts and press releases, developing content for our social media platforms and maintaining media lists and conducting media outreach.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should have at least 1-2 years of college education or other relevant experience. The ideal candidate is organized and willing to learn, with prior study and/or interest in the fields of labor and economics, environment, energy and sustainability, international trade or social justice. The ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment, work independently and take initiative is necessary, as are strong research, writing and computer skills.  Familiarity with office procedures, workings of Congress (mainly for D.C.-based positions) and conference or event planning is helpful.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions.  Further, reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process.  Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

COMPENSATION

All internships are UNPAID, though academic credit can be arranged.

TO APPLY

Please submit a resume, cover letter, brief writing sample and a list of 2-3 references as attachments to ashleyh@bluegreenalliance.org. Indicate the location, time period and focus area you are interested in by using the following format in the subject line “(LOCATION) (FOCUS AREA) Internship Application – (TIME PERIOD)”. You are welcome to apply to more than one position but please indicate your first choice. No phone calls please.

Online Marketing and Social Media Strategist

Location: Washington, DC
Department: Marketing & Communications

Oceana is the world’s largest international organization dedicated to restoring and protecting the world’s oceans.

Join a dedicated team of designers, writers, and communications managers who work with policy advocates and scientists to bring Oceana’s advocacy and fundraising efforts online. We are data focused and are constantly aiming to improve our response rates, with the main goal of influencing policy for the future of our oceans.

Main duties

-Work closely with M+R Strategic Services, a consulting firm that specializes in online marking for non-profits, to

• Write, format, and schedule advocacy and fundraising emails to our 540,000+ supporters.
• Brainstorm and strategize online and offline low dollar giving, including annual membership campaign, several fundraising email series, rapid response appeals, and end of year giving.
• Craft online advocacy messages through close communication with our policy and campaign staff.
• Pull weekly stats to keep track of performance against yearly goals, in addition to comparing stats for tests to optimize our online program.

- Manage Facebook and Twitter communities to spread advocacy and fundraising messages, in addition to brand awareness and general ocean conservation.

- Act as project manager for annual short term projects, such as Ocean Hero Awards, Holiday Adoption Store, etc.

- Work with online editor to boost traffic and conversions through email and social media promotion.

- Work with corporate partnerships manager to utilize online marketing, particularly social media, to attract new corporate and celebrity partners and maintain happy relationships with current ones.

- Work with grassroots organizers to support regional offline activities through online promotion.

-  Research new tools and theories in the world of online communications.

- Act as main point of contact for our supporters on questions relating to advocacy, campaign work, and how to get involved.

- Act as main point of contact for several internal audiences (campaign, policy, development, accounting, legal) for questions regarding our supporters.

Qualifications

-  2-3 years experience in online marketing, preferably in the non-profit, environmental world

-  2-3 years experience using a CRM to message supporters, preferably Action Kit.

-  Excellent writing skills, particularly experience writing for an online advocacy audience.

-  Basic knowledge of HTML and SQL.

-  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for stats analysis.

-  Interest in and passion for ocean conservation a plus.

How to Apply

To apply, send cover letter, resume, and short non-academic writing sample to: resumes@oceana.org, or mail to Online Marketing and Social Media Strategist Position, Attn: HR, Oceana, 1350 Connecticut Avenue NW, 5th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036, USA. (E-mail preferred). EOE

http://na.oceana.org/en/about-us/employment-opportunities/online-marketing-and-social-media-strategist

TITLE: Development Associate, Major Gifts and Events

CLASSIFICATION: Associate

DEPARTMENT: Development

WAGE CATEGORY: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Development

LOCATION: Washington, DC

ABOUT AMERICAN RIVERS

American Rivers is the leading conservation organization fighting for clean water and healthy rivers. For almost 40 years we have protected and restored rivers, scoring victories for communities, wildlife, and future generations.  American Rivers is a national non-profit based in Washington, DC with regional offices nationwide and more than 100,000 supporters and volunteers. American Rivers maintains a positive work environment with a culture of learning, support and balance.  For more information please visit www.americanrivers.org, www.facebook.com/americanrivers and www.twitter.com/americanrivers.

JOB SUMMARY

The Development Associate is responsible for supporting the Major Gifts team to achieve annual revenue goals from individuals and successfully executing fundraising events as assigned. The Associate assists the Development Department’s fundraising efforts overall to ensure AR can continue to develop, implement, promote, and advocate policies and practices that protect and restore healthy rivers and the communities that depend upon them.  He/she will report to the Senior Director of Development.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· Work closely with each Major Gift Officer (in various regions) to ensure that major donors and prospects are managed according to the strategy set for each.  This includes assisting the gift officer with research, keeping the major donor records up to date and tracking deadlines.

· Assist major gift officers in planning donor visits for them, the SVP and President.   Coordinate with Development Assistant to prepare briefings and other materials; prepare in-depth research reports on highest level prospects.

· Stay well informed on AR’s programs and issues and assist the major gifts team with matching up donors with programs.  Assist with proposal development as needed.

· Facilitate major gift team meetings.

· Manage the revenue and expense budgets for the major gifts team, preparing reports monthly for the Finance Department.

· Coordinate logistics and overall preparation for development events, river trips and field trips.

· Act as liaison for Major Gifts with other development divisions as well as other departments.

· Participate on organization-wide projects and committees as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of development experience

• Ability to work collaboratively in promoting the goals and objectives of the organization.

• Superior written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly organized and able to meet multiple deadlines.

• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to work effectively with a range of personalities and working styles, and with people at all levels of the organization, including staff, board, foundation officers, and donors.

• Experience using Windows software, including Word and Excel, and donor database programs.

• Prefer candidate with some knowledge of and interest in conservation issues.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary is commensurate with experience. Full-time employee benefits include health, dental and life insurance, retirement plan, and generous paid leave time.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will be considered immediately.  Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter (including salary history) to: American Rivers, Attn:  Development Associate, Major Gifts & Events Position, 1101 14th Street, NW, Suite 1400, Washington, DC 20005; or to: jobs@amrivers.org, with “Development Associate, Major Gifts & Events Position” in the subject line. No phone calls please.

American Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Water Resources Engineer

Join the Center for Watershed Protection team and use your skills to make a real difference in watershed practices across the nation. We are looking for a creative individual with a proven track record to perform and manage a wide range of technical projects, including stormwater
practice design and implementation, watershed protection and restoration plans, stormwater and watershed research, and writing of innovative stormwater guidance manuals.  The ideal applicant will have 2-10 years of experience in delivering on-the-ground stormwater management, watershed planning, or watershed restoration solutions, and have outstanding technical and project management skills. The individual must demonstrate an ability to effectively manage multiple projects from conception to completion while working in a fast-paced team environment.  The watershed projects are both technical and geographically diverse, and may include such tasks as:

• Develop concepts and occasional engineering designs for innovative systems of structural and non-structural stormwater practices to improve water quality in urban, suburban, and rural watersheds.
• Write national and state guidance manuals to build more effective local storm water programs and design more effective stormwater practices.
• Review local and state codes to improve water resources protection.
• Develop regulatory language and compliance tools for stormwater management.
• Design and implement practices to restore urban watersheds across the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
• Work with local governments to develop watershed plans to protect sensitive resources in rural and suburban watersheds.
• Conduct literature reviews and research; write technical reports for both technical and lay audiences.
• Teach your watershed skills to others at conferences, presentations, and workshops.

Qualifications: Bachelors in civil or environmental engineering or related field, Masters preferred. Strong writing and speaking skills essential, with demonstrated ability to translate complex engineering and science concepts into clear and understandable terms. Some out-of
town travel is expected.  Additional desirable skills and experience include:
General Watershed/Site Assessment
Surveying
Stream Corridor Assessments
Water Quality Sampling and Analysis
Wetland Delineation
Stormwater Management Program Planning
Knowledge of NPDES Stormwater Regulations
Knowledge of stormwater regulations and design criteria and
standards
BMP Concept Design
Stormwater BMP Design Experience
Experience with Design-Bid-Build (and perhaps Design-Build)
Process
Experience with Plan Review/Environmental Permitting Process
Project management experience
Experience working with local or state governments
Experience in hydrologic and hydraulic theory and modeling
Research experience


Salary and Benefits: The Center offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of watershed protection and restoration projects as part of a dedicated team with a national reputation for developing innovative solutions to challenging watershed problems. Add to that a casual dress code, fun colleagues, and a unique work environment in a small historic city. And, of course, the Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical and dental insurance for domestic partners and families
Life insurance
Short and long term disability insurance
Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
403(b) and employer-contributed retirement plans
Paid time off for vacations and holidays
Credit union membership

Salary is commensurate with experience.

How to Apply:  Interested in joining us?  Please submit, via email, a cover letter referencing your interest in working for the Center, salary requirements, and availability, along with a current resume and a short (less than 5 pages) technical writing sample by November 6, 2011 to Greg Hoffmann (gph@cwp.org). No phone calls or faxes, please.

The Center for Watershed Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Looking for a challenge, have a thirst to prove yourself, and think the country needs to use a whole lot less energy?

If so, and you are a hard-working, eager, and creative college graduate with good organizational abilities and strong analytic, quantitative, and/or communication skills, you should apply to work with us.

We are D&R International, an energy efficiency and environmental consulting firm based in Silver Spring, MD. We provide our clients with incisive market analyses, strategic guidance, creative marketing concepts, and program coordination services. At D&R, we cultivate changes that improve the environment and the quality of people’s everyday lives.

We work for clients and partners in federal and state agencies, major utilities, national manufacturers, and retailers. (For lists of specific clients and partners see www.drintl.com)

We are currently seeking a PROGRAM COORDINATOR to work on our DesignLights Consortium and Solid-State Lighting Programs.  You will obtain performance test data from manufacturers and validate the accuracy of the data.  Additionally, you will respond to questions from the manufacturers and assist them in submitting their data.  This position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 0-2 years experience in a similar capacity; and the ability to foster partnerships and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.  Experience in marketing is preferred.

If you think you could shine with us, forward your resume along with a cover letter tojobs@drintl.com. Putting “Program Coordinator Application” in the subject line will expedite review.

D&R International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa is a non-profit organization that provides meaningful work for young people in conserving energy, managing natural resources, responding to disasters and leading volunteers. Positions involve physically challenging, team-oriented outdoor work while learning about the environment and networking with natural resource professionals.

Upcoming available opportunities:

AmeriCorps Field Crew Leader/Members
Participants receive technical skills training and certifications; and complete natural resource work across Minnesota and Iowa (projects include: exotic species removal, wildland firefighting, shoreline restoration, trail maintenance, habitat improvement, and native planting).

Youth Outdoors Leader/Members
Lead crews of Saint Paul and Minneapolis youth, ages 15-18, in environmental education and community service projects after school and on Saturdays.

Home Energy Squad Members
Identify simple opportunities to save energy and install materials in homes to improve neighborhood energy efficiency.

Application deadlines vary by program
www.conservationcorps.org/apply

For more information, contact Carissa at recruit@conservationcorps.org

Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Green Infrastructure (OGI) is seeking an intern to assist the Partnerships and Outreach Staff. Candidates that are familiar with PlaNYC, the Sustainable Stormwater Management Plan of 2008 and the NYC Green Infrastructure Plan are preferred. The intern will be responsible for supporting outreach programming throughout the fall and spring.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: GIS mapping, updating the website, attending community meetings, accompanying OGI staff on site visits, conducting studies and research, creating outreach materials, and Green Infrastructure Grant Program support. Candidates with a background in stormwater management and/or community-based urban planning are strongly preferred.

Details:
This is an unpaid position but college credit is available. Intern will be placed at NYC Environmental Protection on the 11th Floor of 59-17 Junction Boulevard, Flushing NY. The position will begin October 31st and continue until May 18th. Days and hours are flexible but candidates should be available two days (16 hours) per week.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to sustainability@dep.nyc.gov by October 21st at 5:00pm.

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