EarthEcho International is a nonprofit organization, founded by Philippe Cousteau, dedicated to building a global youth movement to protect and restore our ocean planet. We are excited to once again offer young environmental leaders ages 15-22 the opportunity to apply to serve on the EarthEcho Youth Leadership Council! The Youth Leadership Council (YLC) is the guiding youth voice driving the development and implementation of EarthEcho’s global programs designed to support our vision of a world where every individual, from all backgrounds and experiences, has the opportunity and tools to create a healthy, thriving ocean planet. YLC members expand the reach and impact of EarthEcho’s programs, design collaborative campaigns to mobilize young ocean advocates worldwide through GenSea, and learn alongside a global network of their peers while gaining skills to support personal conservation work.

Please utilize the following template promotional content to share this opportunity with young people, educators, and environmental organizations in your network. These sample newsletter, e-mail, social media posts, and graphics, can be customized for your audiences and used to spread the word about the application opportunity. In 2023, applications will be exclusively hosted through GenSea, EarthEcho’s new digital community platform connecting our global community of young ocean advocates. 

If you have any questions, please contact EarthEcho’s Associate Director of Youth Engagement and Partnerships, Sean Russell at srussell@earthecho.org or 941-468-7285. Thank you for your support! 

The application deadline is May 1

Overall Function 

The Manager for Justice & Equity Learning will help increase organizational capacity and accountability for justice and equity at EDF. This includes developing and overseeing with Justice & Equity (J&E) team leaders the implementation of a training plan to ensure all staff members have the knowledge to engage in meaningful partnerships and advance equitable systemic change. It also includes developing and delivering assessments to measure learning; and strategically adapting training curricula as needed. The ideal candidate for this role will have expertise in organizational training and learning design, and knowledge of environmental justice, and equity. This position will report to the Senior Director, Justice & Equity Strategy.

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, based in Menlo Park, California, seeks two Program Associates to support the Environment Program.

About the Foundation

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is a nonpartisan, private charitable foundation that advances ideas and supports institutions to promote a better world. For more than 50 years, it has supported efforts to advance education for all, preserve the environment, support vibrant performing arts, strengthen Bay Area communities, make the philanthropy sector more effective, and foster gender equity and responsive governance around the world. In addition, we also make grants for special projects and to address other timely problems. Our newest program focuses on strengthening U.S. democracy, and in 2020, the foundation announced a new grantmaking commitment focused on racial justice. The Hewlett Foundation’s assets are more than $13 billion with annual grant awards totaling nearly $600 million. More information about the Hewlett Foundation is available at: www.hewlett.org.

About the Environment Program

The Environment Program focuses on climate change and clean energy, as well as Western conservation. We are committed to clearly identifying our goals and measuring progress toward them. Our team is made up of 10 program staff, plus additional staff from the communications, grants management, and legal departments. Additional information about the program is available here.

About the Position

The Program Associates (PAs) will support the climate initiative of the Environment Program. Reporting to a Program Officer, this individual manages the administrative aspects of the grantmaking process and communicates with grantees regarding proposals, budgets, and grant reports. The Program Associates may also research issues, programs, and organizations to assess their potential fit with Hewlett Foundation funding strategies. These individuals will also support strategy development and implementation.

Blue Sky Fund is a local Richmond non-profit based in Church Hill. Our mission is to provide transformational experiences for Richmond youth through outdoor education through two core program areas- academic and adventure. The Academic Program Manager (APM) wil be responsible for the planning and management of program logistics, curriculum, staff, and partners for our elementary program, Explorers. Under the supervision of the Programs Director, a successful APM will steward the relationships with the principals and teachers at our 12 Richmond Public School partner schools; hire, train, and evaluate program staff (17-22 people); and lead the development and execution of program curriculum.

About Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is a leading statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to motivating and enabling people to become active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources. Colorado’s outdoor resources contribute greatly to our health, happiness and state economy, but they also face ongoing stresses and require care and stewardship to ensure long-term sustainability. Leveraging nearly 40 years of experience in outdoor stewardship volunteerism, we engage 5,000 volunteers in hands-on stewardship work each year. We also help other groups develop and grow effective volunteer programs to meet Colorado’s growing stewardship needs. Finally, we foster statewide, cross-industry collaboration to encourage a unified approach to caring for Colorado.

Position Overview

The Community Programs Coordinator is a full-time, non-exempt permanent position that reports to the Community Programs Manager and is responsible for coordinating and delivering VOC’s strategic engagement programs designed to broaden the variety of people involved in outdoor stewardship. This includes planning, implementing, and evaluating existing programing, such as the Healthy Community Program (HCPs), Affinity Partnership Program (APPs), Cairn Program, Grossman Program, youth and family programming, OSI trainings, Team Stewardship Days (TSDs), and various public volunteer projects. A large portion of this role includes field-based work, especially with diverse audiences, that requires project management and planning skills and the ability to lead outdoor stewardship projects.

Applications must be received by midnight on April 23, 2023

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBLE LIST TO FILL TWO (2) INTERN VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. THE POSITIONS ARE TEMPORARY AND PART-TIME AND DO NOT INCLUDE BENEFITS.

The part-time hourly pay rate is $16.90 per hour. Employee will work 16 to 24 hours per week.

The mission of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County’s air, water, and land in a sustainable, innovative, inclusive, and industry-leading way while fostering smart growth, a thriving more sustainable economy and healthy communities.

DEP is seeking a Public Services Intern to support the Stream Monitoring Section. The Stream Monitoring Intern will gain hands-on experience and exposure to biological monitoring protocols while part of the team assessing stream health in Montgomery County for up to 24 hours per week for the summer and fall semesters. The intern will spend considerable time outside working with staff collecting biological, physiochemical, geomorphic and habitat data in various locations throughout the county. The experience gained in data analysis, GIS and database systems will be applied to available data to produce and assist in the characterization of the Montgomery County watersheds. Upon successful completion, individuals will understand the concepts, principles and procedures used by the County to assess stream health. Knowledge of procedures will be demonstrated by field audits or tests while feedback to the intern will be provided during bi-weekly meetings.

This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a County vehicle to transport biological, geomorphic, water quality, and stream hydrology monitoring equipment and conduct monitoring site visits at various locations throughout Montgomery County that may not be accessible via public transportation.

The work entails field work in streams around Montgomery County. The work is primarily performed out-of-doors, along stream banks and in streams and ponds, and may involve deep or swiftly moving water. It also requires light physical effort such as walking over rough, uneven, slippery, or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, stretching or reaching; and occasional lifting of objects.

Apply by April 18th

Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) is an international, non-profit organization with a mission to support communities by creating, implementing and scaling equitable climate change mitigation and resilience solutions for those most profoundly impacted by the global climate crisis by forming collaborative, people-focused partnerships.

ISC’s approach ensures that solutions emerge from within the community, rather than being imposed from the outside. By sharing international best practices and experiences, providing technical expertise and training and building the capacity of local organizations, we are supporting innovative solutions and sustainable change.

With ISC’s firm commitment to equity and developing solutions in partnership with affected communities, ISC is an internationally respected and trusted organization built on the core value and model of community engagement. It is a leader and the pioneer in providing knowledge and technical assistance that leads to locally developed and scalable solutions to the existential effects of climate change. With more than 100 projects in the United States, China, Bangladesh, India and the Mekong, the President of ISC will have the opportunity to bring visibility and brand identity to ISC’s record, unite the internal team around a shared vision for success, crystallize the expression of ISC’s mission and continue to develop scalable programs to meet the needs of the communities it serves.

The new President will lead implementation of a new Strategic Plan, work closely with staff and increase resources. Within the strategic plan, the new President must focus on branding and awareness, fortifying the current programming and culture and building the pipeline of projects for climate equity at both the domestic and international levels.

Reporting to the Board of Directors and working with a passionate and committed staff of 57 individuals, the ISC President is responsible for the overall leadership and management of this $10 million Institute, including strategic direction, finances, fundraising, programs, staff and external relations with funders, community partners and others. The President is charged with achieving the mission and goals of ISC in a manner that is fiscally sound and reflects best practices in nonprofit management.

ISC seeks a proven, accomplished leader, with a deep passion for the mission. This person will bring a courageous and inspiring vision to ISC, as well as the ability to lead and execute bold strategic plans that produce effective and trusting international and domestic partnerships, dissemination and scaling of best practices, brand visibility and financial sustainability for the organization.

The candidate must demonstrate experience in organizational management and the ability to build and nurture a culture that is grounded in a shared vision, vibrant in teamwork, supported by mutual respect and unrelenting in its pursuit of quality solutions to the negative impacts of climate change.  An understanding of how to form collaborative, people-focused partnerships is essential, as is the proven ability to lead a staff that is diverse with respect to race, culture, nationality, gender and generational differences. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on both climate impact and equity. This person must be ready to join with the Board and staff to lead ISC in pursuing new strategic goals in conservation and advocacy within a framework of racial equity and social justice.

A bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university is required; an advanced degree is strongly preferred. The candidate must have a minimum of five to ten years of senior managerial experience leading a nonprofit or private organization. Background in nonprofit education, working with minority, refugee or low-income communities is preferred. Fluency in more than one language is highly desirable. While ISC headquarters are located in Montpelier, Vermont, the organization is highly decentralized across multiple continents and remote applicants are welcome to apply.

The salary range for this position is between $250,000 to $275,000 and will be commensurable with experience. ISC offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to 13 scheduled holidays per year, 4 floating holidays, generous Paid Time Off, group health, dental and vision insurance, as well as a retirement plan.

On May 5, 2017, Congress authorized the creation of  the Foundation for America’s Public Lands (Foundation) to address the following overarching goals:

• To encourage, accept, and administer private gifts of money, real and personal property; and in-kind services for the benefit of, or in connection with the activities and services of, the Bureau of Land Management.

• To conduct activities, campaigns, and programs that advance the purposes for which public land is managed.

• To carry out and encourage educational, technical, scientific, and other assistance or activities that support the mission of the BLM.

• To assist BLM with challenges that could be better addressed with the support of a foundation, including reclamation and conservation activities, activities relating to wild free roaming horses and burros, and the stewardship of cultural and archaeological treasures on public land.

As the inaugural CEO, this person will advance the current slate of strategic campaign priorities, build a team of professional staff, and deepen the partnership and alignment with BLM. Equally important, the CEO will work with the Board in support of its critical governance role and serve as a thoughtful spokesperson for public lands. The CEO will be a person who has a keen desire to develop sustainable and dynamic partnerships with other nonprofits, corporations, foundations, public policy leaders and individual donors.

The CEO will be a forward-looking person, seeking opportunities to advance the vision and mission of BLM. The CEO will be an intellectually agile and personally engaging individual.

Position Summary

The Grants Manager will build upon our existing fundraising program and raise our profile among the funder community in the environmental sector. With thousands of dedicated activists and donors in Maryland, DC, and Virginia, CCAN has inspired countless people to get involved in campaigns to protect our climate. Our new Grants Manager will bring the passion and skills to effectively tell our story and deepen our relationships with the foundations that support our work. The Grants Manager will also lead email and written communication with our grassroots donor base.

About Us 

The Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is the first group in the Chesapeake region of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. dedicated exclusively to building a powerful grassroots movement to fight climate change. We envision an equitable energy future: phasing out fossil fuels, prioritizing efficiency, and sustaining every aspect of our lives with truly clean power sources — solar, wind, and geothermal. We are committed to taking on big fights and pushing the envelope of what’s “politically possible,” using every tool inside and outside the box – from organizing and direct action to lobbying and the law. We apply that same ethic to our fundraising efforts.

Deadline: April 17, 2023.