The Conservancy seeks a skilled leader to manage a diverse team that engages the Rock Creek community on a variety of forest, parks, and watershed projects and programs, focused on people-powered restoration to build a community of stewards engaged in Rock Creek. Working with a talented team of program staff, the director sets priorities monitors progress towards strategic plan goals, adaptively managing programs as needed, and contributes directly to program activities. The director supports fundraising efforts for these programs. More detailed responsibilities follow.

ABOUT ALASKA WILDERNESS LEAGUE

Alaska Wilderness League is the only national conservation group devoted full-time to protecting Alaska’s public lands and waters by means of the following campaigns: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Western Arctic, and Tongass National Forest. They are committed to elevating voices and values related to protecting public lands, including providing for a safer climate future; supporting the human rights of Indigenous peoples; advocating for the right to clean, thriving, and healthy land, water and wildlife for all. They are committed to promoting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace by deepening an understanding of the history of federal lands and waters in our country, by reimagining conservation as a tool for justice, and by advancing diversity and inclusion in the environmental community.

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Reporting to the Director of Communications, the social media-savvy Communications Manager will advance conservation by developing a strategic communications plan for the League’s campaigns. Additionally, this position will work closely with the Director of Member Engagement, Director of Outreach, and Conservation Director to establish the Alaska Wilderness League as a recognized brand and trusted leader in both Alaska and across the nation.

ABOUT RAN

For more than 30 years, Rainforest Action Network (RAN) has campaigned to preserve forests, protect the climate and uphold human rights by challenging corporate power and systemic injustice through research, education, partnerships, peaceful direct action, grassroots organizing, strategic campaigns and communications. We are committed to working with Indigenous and frontline communities directly impacted by profit-driven systems of injustice. In partnership with allies from around the world, RAN challenges corporations to stop destructive operations, respect human rights, and adopt policies that reduce their contributions to climate change. With a budget of approximately $11 million and an international staff of approximately 60 (based from San Francisco to New York to London to Asia), RAN works toward a world where the rights and dignity of all communities are respected and where healthy forests, a stable climate, and wild biodiversity are protected and celebrated.

RACIAL JUSTICE

RAN strives to integrate values of equity and fairness into our work, which includes bringing an intentional racial justice analysis to our programmatic work and organizational structure. We are seeking candidates who have a commitment to engage in this ongoing process and work with us to create a just and inclusive work environment and world. RAN values diversity in race, class, gender, culture, and religion, and implements programs internally to ensure that staff, board, and activists understand and adopt anti-oppression principles. For more information about RAN’s history, culture, and philosophy, please visit RAN’s website.

THE POSITION

RAN seeks a proven, passionate, and dynamic leader to advance its mission. The ideal candidate is a movement-oriented activist who is visionary, strategic, and able to expand upon RAN's strong reputation and successful history of real-world impact. This is a highly influential position in both the national and international environmental and human rights communities.

The Deputy Executive Director will play a key programmatic role at RAN, directly supervising the Forest Program and the Climate and Energy Program directors, and the Digital Department and Organizing Department directors. The ideal candidate will have programmatic strategy, management, and organizational development experience. They will be committed to racial justice and will be able to act as a confident representative of RAN’s mission, values, and programs. They will be a member of the Executive Team and the Leadership Team and report to the Executive Director.

Rock Creek Conservancy is a watershed organization protecting Rock Creek and the philanthropic and stewardship partner to the entirety of Rock Creek (National) Park. The Conservancy’s mission is to restore Rock Creek and its parklands as a natural oasis for all people to appreciate and protect.

Rock Creek Conservancy is a small, but growing nonprofit that serves as the philanthropic and stewardship partner to Rock Creek (national) park and is a local watershed organization. The Director of Development will lead development and communication strategy and operations to raise awareness of the Conservancy’s work and mission, to grow attendance and engagement at programs and in stewardship, and to build philanthropic support for the Conservancy’s work.

Why Work With Us

Join a col­lab­o­ra­tive team com­mit­ted to envi­ron­men­tal jus­tice, cli­mate, and clean ener­gy work. The Legal Fel­low will devel­op deep sub­stan­tive knowl­edge across the Center’s areas of exper­tise and gain sig­nif­i­cant expe­ri­ence with writ­ing and com­mu­ni­ca­tions. We offer the oppor­tu­ni­ty to think cre­ative­ly about legal issues, build exper­tise, and work on impor­tant cli­mate mat­ters. We are pas­sion­ate about build­ing and sus­tain­ing an inclu­sive and equi­table work­ing envi­ron­ment for our staff. We offer a gen­er­ous ben­e­fits pack­age through NYU, which includes tuition remis­sion and retire­ment ben­e­fits. We offer a com­pet­i­tive salary that is com­men­su­rate with expe­ri­ence: $82,000 – 92,000 (0−3 years of expe­ri­ence); $98,000 – 108,000 (4−7 years of expe­ri­ence); $116,000 (8+ years of expe­ri­ence).

Who We Are Look­ing For

We are look­ing for a self-moti­vat­ed attor­ney to work on cli­mate, envi­ron­men­tal jus­tice, ener­gy, and envi­ron­men­tal pro­tec­tion issues as a Legal Fel­low at the State Ener­gy & Envi­ron­men­tal Impact Cen­ter. The Legal Fel­low will be involved in many of the Center’s activ­i­ties, includ­ing sup­port­ing state attor­ney gen­er­al offices, con­ceiv­ing pro­grams and events, and devel­op­ing aca­d­e­m­ic and oth­er writ­ten products.

This is a one-year fel­low­ship posi­tion, with the pos­si­bil­i­ty of exten­sion for a sec­ond year upon mutu­al agreement.

The ide­al can­di­date will have an inter­est in cli­mate and jus­tice work; an inter­est in build­ing their envi­ron­men­tal and ener­gy law exper­tise; and enthu­si­asm for work­ing in a small-team, entre­pre­neur­ial office set­ting. We are always com­mit­ted to build­ing an even more diverse and inclu­sive team and strong­ly encour­age women, peo­ple of col­or, and mem­bers of the LGBTQ com­mu­ni­ty to apply.

About the Center 

The State Impact Cen­ter is a non­par­ti­san aca­d­e­m­ic think tank that spe­cial­izes in cli­mate change, clean ener­gy, and envi­ron­men­tal issues. We under­take aca­d­e­m­ic research, hold work­shops, and issue spe­cial reports that advance legal and pol­i­cy analy­sis. We also sup­port state attor­neys gen­er­al (“AGs”) in defend­ing and pro­mot­ing clean ener­gy, cli­mate and envi­ron­men­tal laws and poli­cies.

At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of togetherness. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel inequity, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our democracy. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it.

Sierra Club is comprised of staff across the country and a network of volunteer leaders and local chapters that support our grassroots engagement. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with two labor unions representing more than half of our employees.

The Deputy Press Secretary plans, coordinates, and executes media strategies related to federal policy and political campaign priorities at the national level. In collaboration with Sierra Club teams, the Deputy Press Secretary is responsible for planning and implementing long-term and rapid-response media outreach plans to advance the federal policy and political goals. This position is responsible for a diverse array of media communications, ensuring timely and accurate materials with a consistent tone and message. The ideal candidate has experience within a values-driven organization, and has a passion for working towards a more just and equitable planet where each of us has access to clean air, safe drinking water, and a livable future.

At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of togetherness. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel inequity, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our democracy. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it.

Sierra Club is comprised of staff across the country and a network of volunteer leaders and local chapters that support our grassroots engagement. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with two labor unions representing more than half of our employees.

The Associate Director of Legislative & Administrative Advocacy, International Climate and Fossil-Free Finance has program responsibility and participates in the development of strategies and priorities for specific legislative programs or campaigns for the International Climate and the Fossil-Free Finance Campaigns. Produces educational materials and reports, does research, testifies, lobbies and serves as a technical resource. Represents the Sierra Club to government officials, the media and other organizations. Take appropriate action to ensure that program goals and objectives are met. This position will focus on federal legislation, federal policies and administrative actions that address international climate finance, international climate negotiations, and climate-related financial regulation in the U.S. This position will work to reduce and stop U.S. financial institutions' support for fossil fuels, both at home and abroad; and ensure the US leads a global phaseout of coal and an equitable transition to clean energy.

At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of togetherness. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel inequity, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our democracy. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it.

Sierra Club is comprised of staff across the country and a network of volunteer leaders and local chapters that support our grassroots engagement. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with two labor unions representing more than half of our employees.

The Deputy Legislative Director for the Living Economy Program works within the Federal Policy Team--a cadre of a dozen staff who serve as lobbyists, advocates, and policy experts to deliver the federal legislative and administrative policy priorities of the various Sierra Club campaigns and programs. Working specifically with Sierra Club’s Living Economy program, the Deputy Legislative Director works alongside partners across movements to advance Green New Deal-like and industrial policies that tackle climate change and toxic pollution, create family-sustaining jobs, and foster racial, economic, gender, and environmental justice. A particular focus in the near term will hone in on Industrial policies, including “Buy Clean,” climate-friendly trade policies, clean manufacturing investments, regenerative agriculture, and institutional reform, which are a critical piece of the Green New Deal transformation that we seek. The Deputy Legislative Director for A Living Economy provides experienced leadership and strategic planning for federal and state legislative and administrative advocacy for the Sierra Club’s Living Economy initiatives. They manage the program’s overall federal advocacy effort and support key Chapter’s efforts to develop legislative and administrative priorities and timelines, execute strategies, and evaluate advocacy campaign effectiveness in coordination with the Living Economy program, Federal Policy team, State Lobbying and Advocacy team, and allied groups. The DLD represents the Sierra Club with government officials at the highest levels, acts as a spokesperson and policy expert with the media and other organizations. Builds and maintains strong relationships with top-level Congressional and Administration officials and leverages those relationships to advance just and environmentally-friendly economic policies. Supports the LE Director and Advancement to provide donor stewardship and cultivation.

At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of togetherness. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel inequity, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our democracy. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it.

Sierra Club is comprised of staff across the country and a network of volunteer leaders and local chapters that support our grassroots engagement. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with two labor unions representing more than half of our employees.

The Deputy Legislative Director for Clean Energy and Electrification works within the Federal Policy Team, a cadre of a dozen staff who serve as lobbyists, advocates and policy experts to deliver the federal legislative and administrative policy priorities of the various Sierra Club campaigns. Working specifically with Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal and Building Electrification campaigns, the Deputy Legislative Director for Clean Energy and Electrification collaborates with staff across other capacities such as communications, organizing and digital strategies to advance federal regulatory and legislative opportunities that support the organization’s goal of transitioning from a fossil fuel-based economy to a clean energy economy rooted in racial, gender, and economic justice. The DLD role will focus on advancing clean energy tax incentives and other federal legislation to hasten CE technology deployment as well as capitalize on the implementation of the recently enacted federal laws, such as the Inflation Reduction Act or Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The Deputy Legislative Director for Clean Energy and Electrification provides experienced leadership and strategic planning for legislative and administrative advocacy for the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign as well as the allied campaigns focused on building electrification. Collaborating with these campaign partners, other Federal Policy staff, and allied external groups, they develop federal priorities and timelines, execute strategies, and evaluate advocacy campaign effectiveness. The DLD represents the Sierra Club with government officials at the highest levels, acts as a spokesperson and policy expert with the media and other organizations. Builds and maintains strong relationships with top-level Congressional and Administration officials and leverages those relationships to advance just and environmentally-friendly economic policies.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to building strong, healthy, and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. NRPA advances this vision by investing in and championing the work of park and recreation professionals as a catalyst for positive change in service of equity, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being.

NRPA’s network of more than 60,000 park and recreation professionals and advocates represent public spaces in urban communities, rural settings, and everything in between. NRPA champions and supports the field of parks and recreation through professional development, advocacy, grants and programs, research, publications, and more.

Every day, in communities across the country, the people of parks and recreation are providing essential services and confronting the most pressing issues of our time — advancing mental and physical health, creating climate-ready parks, supporting equity and inclusion, and so much more. We know we cannot solve these challenges alone. By partnering with like-minded organizations — including non-profits, government agencies, academics, and corporate leaders — we bring strength to our programs and mission.

NRPA is a remote-first workforce with most employees located in the DC-MD-VA area and employees in over 20 states and growing. Employees gather at least once per year at NRPA's building located on parkland in Ashburn, VA for an annual retreat and again at the location of NRPA’s Annual Conference, which changes each year.  

NRPA provides work/life balance, a collaborative working environment and is committed to our values of trust, continuous learning, diversity and inclusion.

To promote healthy lifestyles, we have established programs such as a 37.5-hour workweek, flexible work schedules, a remote first workplace, meeting free Fridays, an employee assistance program (EAP), educational assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification exam fee reimbursement, Munch-and-Learn sessions, paid volunteer time off, and more. NRPA offers competitive and generous health and wellness benefits, including 26 days of accrued paid time off from time of hire, 13 paid holidays per year, paid parental leave, and a generous employer match in the retirement savings plan. 

To learn more about our organization, mission, and impact, visit https://www.nrpa.org/.

The Chesapeake Climate Action Network seeks an experienced grant writer to lead foundation fundraising and support our membership program.

Join our Winning Team: The Grants and Fundraising Content Manager (Grants Manager) will build upon an already robust fundraising program and raise our profile among the funder community in the environmental sector. With tens of thousands of dedicated activists and donors in Maryland, DC, and Virginia, CCAN has inspired countless people to get involved in our campaigns to protect our climate. We are searching for someone with the passion and skills to effectively tell our story and deepen our relationships with the foundations that support our work. As the successful candidate will also be an excellent writer, we envision this new position leading our organization’s fundraising content and email communications.

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.

About You

The Grants Manager will have the skills, passion, and commitment to translate CCAN’s vital work into winning fundraising communications, grant reports, and proposals. We are looking for someone who knows that details matter, has an inner drive to hit goals and deadlines, loves writing, and is excited to own every aspect of our foundation grants program to ensure our team has the continued resources to win.

The Community Engagement Coordinator will advance the Conservancy’s mission and strategic goals, with an emphasis on forest resilience and through implementation of people-powered restoration programs.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Beyond Petrochemicals: People Over Pollution is seeking a Deputy Campaign Director to build and direct a multi-state program to support communities impacted by toxic pollution from petrochemicals, reduce demand for plastics, and build momentum that leads to wins for local activists and advocates.

Beyond Petrochemicals will transform the US industrial sector, ensuring more local victories in the transition to a clean economy, supporting laws that protect communities from harm, and reducing the greenhouse gas emissions that are fueling the climate crisis.

The ideal candidate will be a natural organizer with a deep history and passion for working in partnership with groups on the ground. They will thrive in a fast-paced, campaign-like environment and employ their experience in both strategy and tactics across multiple geographic regions to elevate the Beyond Petrochemicals campaign.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution in the climate change fight and stop the build out of the petrochemical industry.

ABOUT BEYOND PETROCHEMICALS

Beyond Petrochemicals is a fiscally sponsored project of  the Resources Legacy Fund (RLF), launched in September 2022 by Bloomberg Philanthropies after seeing unprecedented growth in the petrochemical industry, which contributes to climate change and its detrimental impact on the health of the communities.

Drawing on the success of Bloomberg's Beyond Coal and Beyond Carbon campaigns, Beyond Petrochemicals is turbocharging existing efforts led by frontline communities to block the expansion of more than 120 proposed petrochemical projects concentrated in three target geographies – Louisiana, Texas, and the Ohio Valley. Beyond Petrochemicals is also working to establish stricter rules for existing petrochemical plants to safeguard the health of American communities

The campaign will identify opportunities for grassroots activation, strategic communications, capacity-building, research, and policy advocacy to drive US petrochemical production into permanent decline.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Deputy Campaign Director will develop and lead the campaign’s state and local organizing priorities and ensure organizations and people at the frontlines are centered in the work. Utilizing a wide range of tactics such as grassroots and grasstops organizing, visibility and media generation, and policymaker education and engagement, the Director will help maximize Beyond Petrochemicals’ reach. This position is an opportunity to build a powerhouse team and work closely with advocates on the ground to expand their advocacy capacities.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Beyond Petrochemicals: People Over Pollution is seeking a Communications Director to build and direct a communications program that strategically amplifies the stories of communities impacted by toxic pollution from petrochemicals, reduces demand for plastics, and drives narratives that lead to wins for local activists and advocates.

Beyond Petrochemicals will transform the US industrial sector, ensuring more local victories in the transition to a clean economy, supporting laws that protect communities from harm, and reducing the greenhouse gas emissions that are fueling the climate crisis.

The ideal candidate will be a natural storyteller who is able to turn policy and technical processes into clear communications strategies with the right frame, message, targeted audiences, tactics, and platforms to create educational and compelling campaigns.

This is an incredible opportunity to make a significant contribution in the climate change fight and stop the build out of the petrochemical industry.

ABOUT BEYOND PETROCHEMICALS

Beyond Petrochemicals is a fiscally sponsored project of  the Resources Legacy Fund (RLF), launched in September 2022 by Bloomberg Philanthropies after seeing unprecedented growth in the petrochemical industry, which contributes to climate change and its detrimental impact on the health of the communities. 

Drawing on the success of Bloomberg’s Beyond Coal and Beyond Carbon campaigns, Beyond Petrochemicals is turbocharging existing efforts led by frontline communities to block the expansion of more than 120 proposed petrochemical projects concentrated in three target geographies – Louisiana, Texas, and the Ohio River Valley. Beyond Petrochemicals is also working to establish stricter rules for existing petrochemical plants to safeguard the health of American communities. 

The campaign will identify opportunities for grassroots activation, strategic communications, capacity-building, research, and policy advocacy to drive US petrochemical production into permanent decline.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communications Director will develop and lead Beyond Petrochemicals’ communications work in creative and nimble ways, centering people and equity, and utilizing a wide range of tools including earned media generation, social media, and digital advertising. The Communications Director will serve as spokesperson for the national campaign and work closely with advocates on the ground to expand their communications capacities. This person will thrive in a fast-paced, campaign-like environment and employ their experience in both strategy and a wide variety of tactics across multiple geographic regions to elevate the Beyond Petrochemicals campaign.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Beyond Petrochemicals: People Over Pollution seeks a courageous and creative Campaign Director to guide the development of a new $85 million campaign that aims to halt the rapid expansion of petrochemical and plastic pollution in the United States.

Beyond Petrochemicals will transform the US industrial sector, ensuring more local victories in the transition to a clean economy, supporting laws that protect communities from harm, and reducing the greenhouse gas emissions that are fueling the climate crisis.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished strategist, has built and run innovative campaigns, and is adept at leading teams and supporting coalitions. 

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make a significant contribution in the climate change fight and stop the build out of the petrochemical industry.

ABOUT BEYOND PETROCHEMICALS

Beyond Petrochemicals is a fiscally sponsored project of  the Resources Legacy Fund (RLF), launched in September 2022 by Bloomberg Philanthropies after seeing unprecedented growth in the petrochemical industry, which contributes to climate change and its detrimental impact on the health of the communities. 

Drawing on the success of Bloomberg’s Beyond Coal and Beyond Carbon campaigns, Beyond Petrochemicals is turbocharging existing efforts led by frontline communities to block the expansion of more than 120 proposed petrochemical projects concentrated in three target geographies – Louisiana, Texas, and the Ohio River Valley. Beyond Petrochemicals is also working to establish stricter rules for existing petrochemical plants to safeguard the health of American communities. 

The campaign will identify opportunities for grassroots activation, strategic communications, capacity-building, research, and policy advocacy to drive US petrochemical production into permanent decline.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Campaign Director for Beyond Petrochemicals will develop and lead the effort to catalyze local campaigns by providing resources to frontline groups to increase their capacity to delay or defeat planned expansions of petrochemicals facilities. 

The Campaign Director will also work with a broad and diverse network of partners to develop and introduce a new narrative – one that makes a compelling link between the impacts of the petrochemical industry on frontline communities, public health, and climate change.

The Campaign Director will build a program and operations team to support the work of partners on the ground. 

Government Relations

Government Relations (GR) seeks to advance Pew’s nonpartisan policy and research goals at all levels of government, in the United States and internationally.  We focus on sharing the organization’s research and fact-based recommendations, shaping pragmatic strategies to achieve program objectives, and building relationships with key government officials to forge compromise and consensus on issues that make a difference to the public.

Position Overview

The officer is an integral part of the GR team, based in Pew’s Washington, D.C. office, and will have the responsibility for collaborating with the senior director, GR and other colleagues to provide government relations strategic counsel and direct support with a focus on work with relevance to climate change and its impact on natural ecosystems. This position will report to the senior director, GR, is eligible for up to 60% telework, and is based in Washington, D.C. The officer will have responsibilities and operate independently in all areas of government communications, including communicating with Congressional staff, coordinating Pew program efforts with Congress and the Administration, producing materials on Pew positions, working on international conservation issues, and strategic planning.  Additionally, the officer will be expected to conduct independent research and produce written analysis on a range of topics.

The Manager will be responsible for managing a subset of NPF’s “Connect” impact pillars grant-making efforts that support more than 420 National Park Service units; 2,500+ NPS affiliated heritage sites, trails, scenic rivers, natural landmarks; and partners such as Friends Groups and community organizations.

This work entails recreation and visitor engagement programs, programs that support diversifying the NPS and conservation workforce, and programs that center equity and access for all people to recreate safely on federal land. The programs Service Corps, ParkVentures and a variety of NPS internships within this manager’s portfolio of programs. These programs strive to support NPS sites and park partner in making visitors feel welcome, safe, and represented.

ABOUT WESTERN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION

Founded in 2005, Western Conservation Foundation (WCF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Denver, Colorado. Alongside our 501(c)(4) advocacy organization Western Conservation Action, Western Conservation Foundation provides grants to nonprofits to support their public education and lobbying activities that build stronger leaders to protect the West’s land, air, and water.

WCF is distinguished by its ability to be crafty, nimble, entrepreneurial, tenacious, and synergistic. They are game-changers who put a premium on turning new ideas into action and effectively educating the decision-makers who influence conservation policies in the West. If ideas #1, 2, and 3 don’t pan out, they keep at it until they find a way to make an impact. WCF is committed to changing the public lands policy and advocacy landscape by supporting the power, voices, and visibility of historically underrepresented groups.

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Federal Public Lands Program, the politically savvy Washington DC-based Federal Lands Program Manager will be responsible for building stronger leaders in support of federal public lands conservation policies, primarily by developing and managing a strategic philanthropic portfolio of conservation-related grants and contracts. The Federal Lands Program Manager will strategically amplify the voice of grantees (especially those in frontline communities) and other key stakeholders to move decision-makers to protect the West’s air, land, and water. Additionally, this position will work closely with the Director of Government Relations on Congressional and Presidential Administration-related activities to positively change the national debate on public lands and advocacy to achieve better policy outcomes from Washington.

The National Park Foundation is seeking a qualified Program Coordinator to provide grants administration and program support for the National Park Service Mellon Humanities Fellow Program. Specifically, the Coordinator will support the success of a cohort of 15 two-year post-doctoral Fellows and a National Humanities Fellowship Program by creating grant agreements, researching cost to aid budget development, tracking spending, processing payment requests, guiding communications, helping to build collaborations and facilitating the implementation of this national program.

Although this role is primarily in support of grant and program management, it offers a unique opportunity for a seasoned or emerging professional with curiosity about how national parks can help to share more inclusive history. Ideal candidates proudly bring their intersectionality of race, gender, identity, language, culture and other personal affinities, and would like to help transform inclusive storytelling through humanities-centered work in national parks.

The National Park Foundation is working to enhance hiring and recruitment to enrich our work culture with applicants who are multi-lingual, racially and ethnically diverse, and/or identify as LGBTQ+ or any additional non-dominant identities. We believe that diverse work environments fuel more inclusive approaches to grant making, public engagement and park stewardship. Join us and help build the change.

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to building strong, healthy and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. NRPA advances this vision by investing in and championing the work of park and recreation professionals as a catalyst for positive change in service of equity, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being.

NRPA’s network of more than 60,000 park and recreation professionals and advocates represent public spaces in urban communities, rural settings and everything in between. NRPA champions and supports the field of parks and recreation through professional development, advocacy, grants and programs, research, publications, and more.

Every day, in communities across the country, the people of parks and recreation are providing essential services and confronting the most pressing issues of our time — advancing mental and physical health, creating climate-ready parks, supporting equity and inclusion, and so much more. We know we cannot solve these challenges alone. By partnering with like-minded organizations — including nonprofits, government agencies, academics and corporate leaders — we bring strength to our programs and mission.

NRPA is a remote first workforce with employees in over 20 states and growing. NRPA provides work/life balance, a collaborative working environment and is committed to our values of trust, continuous learning, diversity and inclusion. To learn more about NRPA’s mission and impact, visit our website: https://www.nrpa.org/.

Clean Water Action is a national organization working for clean, safe and affordable water. We help prevent health-threatening pollution, create environmentally-safe jobs and businesses, and empower people to make democracy work. Clean Water Fund organizes strong grassroots coalitions and campaigns to protect our environment, health, economic well-being and quality of life.

Clean Water is looking for a motivated Zero Waste Specialist to join our award-winning ReThink Disposable program. Our program tackles the global waste crisis by working directly with food operators on all levels, from family-owned small businesses to large institutions, to deploy cost-saving, actionable changes to food operations. We’re in search of a motivated, multi-lingual candidate who thrives on creating relationships that drive planet-forward changes.

The ReThink Disposable Zero Waste Specialist will implement the program in multiple jurisdictions throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The primary work involves direct outreach to restaurants, institutions, and local governments. The position also involves processing and delivering foodware that is customized for each business. This job requires a persuasive voice  that will help convince businesses to change their practices. Past experience in canvassing is very useful, as this job requires extensive “cold-calling" (via in-person visits) on prospective ReThink Disposable businesses. Our work is based on relationship building, so having the ability to connect to people quickly is absolutely essential.

Nearly 1 trillion pieces of disposable foodware and packaging are used by US food service businesses in restaurants every year. Much of this ends up in our waterways: almost 70% of ocean-bound litter is food and beverage packaging. Much of this trash is concentrated in low-income communities of color.  If we continue on this path, the flow of plastic into the ocean is set to triple by 2040.

ReThink Disposable is the most established source reduction and behavior change program in the nation. We seek to eradicate not just plastic waste, but all single-use disposable food and beverage packaging. Our team also provides expert consultation in partnership with governments and other non-governmental organizations to advocate for policy changes and shifts in cultural norms across the food service industry and the public at large. Our data-based case studies of businesses that have made the transition to zero-waste service have been key to the passage of local and regional foodware reduction ordinances.

Help us strengthen environmental awareness and action as we work to improve the health and beauty of San Diego. If you’re looking for a dynamic, impact-driven organization that values passion and professionalism, we want to meet you! I Love A Clean San Diego is passion in action.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Community Outreach Coordinator’s primary responsibilities will include researching, scheduling, tracking, and coordinating outreach attendance at local booths, fairs, and festivals to encourage participation and support of I Love A Clean San Diego and its partners. This position will also research, schedule, and coordinate education presentations for community groups. Additionally, this position supports part-time education and outreach staff in the day-to-day operations through scheduling, supply coordination, training, and administrative duties.

Ocean Conservancy works to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges. Together with our partners, we create science-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it. 

The Director of Ocean Justice & Equity is an important leader in the organization-wide integration of justice & equity. The Director will coordinate with internal departments and teams as Ocean Conservancy cultivates authentic, meaningful relationships with communities impacted by ocean and climate injustice, key government leaders, and external stakeholders. The Director will also play a role in helping our Chief People and Culture Officer and our Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Task Force to build a more just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. 

The Blue Climate Initiative is a multi-year global program engaging scientists, innovators, community leaders, investors and global experts to harness research and innovation to accelerate ocean-based strategies to protect our oceans and combat climate change. BCI is a program of Tetiaroa Society, a US-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization engaged in scientific research, conservation and educational programs, which has its origins on the island of Tetiaroa in French Polynesia.

The Blue Climate Initiative is seeking a Deep Sea Advocacy Coordinator to join our small, nimble and cohesive team.

The candidate will serve as “Deep Sea Advocacy Coordinator” for the Blue Climate Initiative. In this capacity, the person will lead BCI’s projects and programs to achieve a deep sea mining moratorium. This will be a top priority activity of BCI between the Fall of 2022 and October 2023 with continuing efforts thereafter. This role will involve a significant amount of communications and outreach, coordination with coalition partners, and efforts to design and implement strategies, such as the development of legislation, that will help prevent deep sea mining. As time permits, the Coordinator will also assist with other BCI projects and programs.

The Chesapeake Climate Action Network seeks a passionate organizer dedicated to uplifting community leaders in the Baltimore area to take on the climate crisis.

This position can be tailored for a junior or senior level of experience.

Join our Winning Team

Be part of the robust climate movement in Maryland with a team of talented advocates and organizers at the forefront of Maryland’s sprint toward clean energy. Our diverse and committed supporters have made us a cutting-edge group that Bill McKibben, co-founder of 350.org, calls “the best grassroots regional climate organization in the world.”  The Baltimore Organizer will join CCAN at a critical time: following a successful legislative session, we now face the challenge of influencing the implementation of the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022, ensuring a just and equitable transition to a clean energy future.

About Us

The Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is the only 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 where fossil fuels are phased out, efficiency is prioritized, and truly clean sources of power — solar, wind, and geothermal — sustain every aspect of our lives.

We are working on bold campaigns that would result in energy policies matching the scale of the climate crisis. We have been pushing the envelope of what’s “politically possible” in Maryland since 2002, using every tool inside and outside the box – from organizing to lobbying to the law.

About the Position

The Baltimore Organizer will have the skills, passion, and commitment to tackle the biggest problems facing our planet in a region that is particularly vulnerable to its impacts. We are looking for a resilient, creative, and strategic problem-solver to join our team. The ideal candidate will see opportunities to build relationships, inspire mobilization, and urge faster and more equitable change to address the climate crisis. They are energized by empowering others and look to put their creativity to work. The Baltimore Organizer will develop and execute field strategy and tactics for two or more priority campaigns, including our Baltimore-based Healthy Communities campaign – efforts to fight pollution sources and support clean-energy projects in Baltimore – and Electrify Everything – our campaign to move buildings away from fossil fuels.

Deadline: October 14, 2022.

Overview

About Us

North Branch Nature Center’s mission is Connecting People with the Natural World. We envision a world where people of all ages learn, teach, and play together in nature, supporting healthy, resilient communities and ecosystems. More than 15,000 people visit North Branch Nature Center (NBNC) annually to be immersed in the natural world through environmental education, natural history, and community science programs. Our 28-acre preserve of forest and fields is nestled in a gentle bend of the North Branch of the Winooski River, just two miles from downtown Montpelier, Vermont, and is also popular as a year-round place to walk, ski, swim, or simply to do nothing beside the river.

JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) at North Branch Nature Center

We are committed to making our natural areas, our organization, and our entire community a more inclusive and equitable place. Steps taken to date are detailed here. Welcoming a new Community Engagement Coordinator marks a key moment of strategic growth for NBNC. We are excited to take our JEDI work to the next level together.

The Position

NBNC is adding a new full-time position, Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC). We believe that all people deserve access to nature and nature education, and are actively working to address the barriers that exist to making that a reality.

The CEC will play a central role in expanding NBNC’s relationships with the wide range of diverse communities that make up Central Vermont. Historically, NBNC has under-engaged Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, rural, immigrant, disabled, LGBTQIA+, and other communities and organizations. The ideal candidate for this position has existing relationships with the communities above and is excited to build new ones with other communities.

Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with members of the program and administrative teams, the CEC will focus on increased community engagement, program development and growth, and access, equity, and inclusion in all our nature-based programs and organizational initiatives. The CEC will deepen NBNC’s existing external community partnerships and develop new collaborations locally and beyond. The CEC will play a key role both administratively – in program development and design – and in the field and community, implementing those programs and doing community outreach.

Deadline: January 1, 2023

About Earthjustice

Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization.  We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change. We are guided by a passionate, ambitious vision for the future for people and our planet: until justice stands for all, we will never rest. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.

Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Miami, Chicago, Houston, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, and Washington, D.C.

The Opportunity

This position provides legislative and administrative strategy development and implementation as well as oversight of a team of the Policy and Legislation staff working on Earthjustice’s climate and energy priorities, including limited PAL advocacy in the states if applicable.

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to building strong, healthy, and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. NRPA advances this vision by investing in and championing the work of park and recreation professionals as a catalyst for positive change in service of equity, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being.

With more than 60,000 members, NRPA champions and supports the work of park and recreation professionals and advocates through professional development, grants and programs, research, publications, conferences, advocacy and more.

For more information, visit www.nrpa.org. For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit https://www.nrpa.org/parks-recreation-magazine/.

NRPA is currently seeking a full-time Production Coordinator/Administrative Assistant to join our Marketing, Communications and Magazine department. Reporting to the Executive Editor/Director of Print and Online Content, you will help traffic coordinate content production of the magazine and provide project management support for marketing and communications team. In this position, you will work collaboratively with other departments to coordinate and schedule projects as part of the department’s Partner Engagement process. The Production Coordinator/Admin will play a key supporting role related to NRPA’s Annual Conference held in the fall each year.

Applications will be accepted until September 15, 2022.

The Climate Reality Project is a nonprofit organization founded by former US Vice President Al Gore. Our mission is to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every sector of society.

At The Climate Reality Project, we come to work every day to help solve the climate crisis. We do it by working from the ground up, empowering people and communities worldwide to fight for their future and together drive a just transition to clean energy.

We are committed to building a more just and equitable world, one where all voices are heard and respected regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or physical ability. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other historically marginalized communities. We encourage applicants to read our diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice statement on our website

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The goal of our internship program is to provide a high-quality learning experience that helps to form the foundation for a career in the climate change or environmental movement for a diverse group of individuals seeking hands-on work experience in the field.

We offer paid internships in three cycles (spring, summer, fall) that align to typical college semesters. Each cycle runs for approximately 10-15 weeks. We ask for a 15-20 hour minimum commitment per week. Interns will be allowed to work a maximum of 30 hours per week. The internship opportunities are in a variety of programs and departments that will vary from cycle to cycle. Every Climate Reality intern is assigned a mentor who works closely with them to help navigate the organization, create overall objectives, and oversee their work plan.

Interns will be paid $15.20 per hour and will be provided a Climate Reality laptop to use during their internship.

Our Washington, DC office is presently closed due to the COVID-19 health emergency. Therefore, we will accept remote interns who work/reside in the following states for the fall 2022 cycle: CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NC, NY, NV, OR, PA, TN, TX and VA.

Successful applicants must be at least 18 years of age and will be asked to show proof that they can legally work in the United States. Students and non-traditional students are encouraged to apply.

West Harlem Environmental Action a/k/a WE ACT for Environmental Justice is a non profit, community-based advocacy organization that works to build healthy communities by ensuring that people of color and/or low income residents participate meaningfully in the creation of sound and fair environmental health and protection policies and practices. WE ACT is a nationally recognized leader in the environmental justice (EJ) movement and is known for its work in the areas of children’s environmental health; government accountability; and climate, energy and environmental justice. WE ACT’s deep roots in the community, track record of policy impact, integrity and reputation are driving exponential growth over the next year, including in our federal policy office.

WE ACT is seeking a Senior Communications Manager with a demonstrated passion for justice and equity issues for our Federal Policy Office. This individual reports to the Director of the Federal Policy Office, with a dotted line relationship to the Communications Director in WE ACT’s New York headquarters, and is a key player in the development, implementation and evaluation of traditional and digital communications programs and campaigns.

The EJ narrative has shifted dramatically in the last few years due to the racial reckoning and inequity raised by the COVID 19 global pandemic. WE ACT aims to take a proactive role in shaping the national and international narrative of EJ and climate change commitments. By centering and amplifying the voices of Black, Brown, and low-wealth communities, WE ACT will heighten EJ awareness to spur federal, state, and local policy wins. The Senior Communications Manager will execute a national communications strategy designed to support these objectives.

WE ACT for Environmental Justice is a 501(c)(3) community-based environmental justice organization. Our mission is to build healthy communities by assuring that people of color and/or low-income participate meaningfully in the creation of sound and fair environmental health and protection policies and practices. We are dedicated to building community power to fight environmental racism and improve environmental health, protection and policy in communities of color. To accomplish our mission we engage in community organizing, community-based research, education/training, and community-driven advocacy campaigns to change public policy.

WE ACT seeks an energetic self-starter to fill the Bilingual Spanish / English Community Organizer and Outreach Coordinator position. The successful candidate should be dedicated to raising public awareness of environmental justice issues affecting people of color and lowincome residents of Northern Manhattan. The Community Organizer will work with WE ACT’s organizing team to increase our Latinx membership and achieve grassroots objectives in our campaigns, projects and initiatives.

West Harlem Environmental Action Inc. a/k/a WE ACT for Environmental Justice is a Northern Manhattan community-based, membership organization whose mission is to build healthy communities by ensuring that people of color and/or low income participate meaningfully in the creation of sound and fair environmental health and protection policies and practices. We use community organizing, community-based participatory research and evidence-based policy advocacy campaigns to create systemic policy change at the federal, state and local levels of government. WE ACT is locally and nationally known for its work on children's environmental health, community-driven climate resiliency, healthy homes campaigns government accountability, and community-based environmental health research partnerships.

WE ACT seeks a full-time Energy Justice Policy Specialist to work closely with WE ACT’s Executive Director, Director of Policy, statewide coalitions, and government advisory boards to develop strategic, unified, and sustained advocacy to achieve equity in energy / climate policy and practice.

The Energy Justice Policy Specialist on Day One will be knowledgeable on Local Law 97, electrification policies, carbon reduction strategies, carbon pricing, and clean energy issues. They will influence city and state executive, legislative and agency actions and educate legislators/officials on energy policy and energy justice. The specialist will coordinate WE ACT’s energy-related policy agenda items that support an equitable transition away from fossil fuels and evaluate renewable energy investment opportunities in communities with environmental justice concerns. They will advise on community-based energy justice issues and issues regarding renewable energy, fossil fuel infrastructure, public service commission matters, rate cases, utility affordability, and more.

The Energy Justice Policy Specialist defines and formulates WE ACT’s energy policy positions, builds broad-based support for these positions, and promotes WE ACT’s presence and the presence of an environmental justice perspective in policy formation.

Poder Latinx is a civic and social justice organization. Our vision is to dismantle the political barriers and strengthen the power for the Latinx community to become decision-makers in our country’s democracy and win on economic, immigrant, and environmental issues. Our mission is to work to build a sustained progressive voting bloc of Latinxs in battleground states across the country. We do this by leading a voter-integrated engagement program where all aspects of voter engagement, issue-based campaigns, leadership development, voting reform, voter protection, and narrative change form a continuous cycle of political consciousness. Through our work, we empower and equip Latinxs to become agents of change now. Founded in 2019, Poder Latinx operates in Central Florida, including Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Polk, counties, Arizona East Valley of Maricopa county, and in Georgia including Gwinnett, Cobb, Dekalb, Fulton, and Clayton counties.

Responsibilities for the State Program Director will center around management of the staff, implementation of all Poder Latinx operations in the programmatic region, and organizational representation with state allies, coalitions and funders.

Poder Latinx is a civic and social justice organization. Our vision is to dismantle the political barriers and strengthen the power for the Latinx community to become decision-makers in our country’s democracy and win on economic, immigrant, and environmental issues. Our mission is to work to build a sustained progressive voting bloc of Latinxs in battleground states across the country. We do this by leading a voter-integrated engagement program where all aspects of voter engagement, issue-based campaigns, leadership development, voting reform, voter protection, and narrative change form a continuous cycle of political consciousness. Through our work, we empower and equip Latinxs to become agents of change now. Founded in 2019, Poder Latinx operates in Central Florida, including Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Polk, counties, Arizona East Valley of Maricopa county, and in Georgia including Gwinnett, Cobb, Dekalb, Fulton, and Clayton counties.

The Community Organizer will be responsible for leading our Economic Justice, Immigrant Justice, or Environmental Justice campaigns (and be knowledgeable on all of the campaigns) that build long-term power and achieve  victories in the issues impacting our community.

Arizona Land and Water Trust (ALWT) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that protects Southern Arizona’s vanishing western landscapes, its farms and ranches, wildlife habitat, and the waters that sustain them.  The Trust has been Accredited by the Land Trust Alliance since 2013, and in 2016 ALWT received the Alliance’s Land Trust Excellence award and was asked to serve on its National Council.  ALWT is the only land and water trust working exclusively in Arizona.  Since its founding in 1978, the organization has conserved over 67,000 acres of the ranch and farmland, riparian areas and wetlands that draw visitors and residents alike to the region.

ALWT takes an entrepreneurial approach to protecting the land, working with willing landowners, municipalities and other organizations to protect resources through donated or purchased conservation easements.  As a nimble organization with great staff expertise and a talented board of directors, it can expeditiously pursue protection opportunities that may be more difficult for larger organizations or agencies.  ALWT helps its public and private partners achieve their specific land protection goals by providing expert negotiation, limited risk capital, legal skills and leveraged funding.  This partner-driven approach enables ALWT to act quickly and effectively to meet its conservation objectives as well as its partners’.  ALWT protects conservation priorities not eligible for outside funding by raising capital through its revolving Land and Water Fund.   In the face of climate change, and impending water shortages from the Colorado River, ALWT is positioned to secure and steward high priority conservation lands by developing and incorporating resilience adaptations into our work.

The next Executive Director of ALWT will join the organization at a critical time.  The important work of ALWT over the past four decades has laid a foundation for further ambitious land protection projects.  There are two key initiatives that are driving the future impact of ALWT:  the Sopori Creek and Farm campaign and the development of the Land and Water Fund.

Arizona Land and Water Trust seeks a leader and advocate who is passionate about its mission and legacy, committed to its longstanding standards of excellence, supportive of its culture, and strategic about its future potential.  The person must be ready to join with the Board to lead ALWT in pursuing new strategic goals in land protection, conservation and stewardship through a proven ability in strategic leadership, fundraising, program management and oversight, collaborative ventures, and constituency building.  

Poder Latinx is a civic and social justice organization. Our vision is to dismantle the political barriers and strengthen the power for the Latinx community to become decision-makers in our country’s democracy and win on economic, immigrant, and environmental issues. Our mission is to work to build a sustained progressive voting bloc of Latinxs in battleground states across the country. We do this by leading a voter-integrated engagement program where all aspects of voter engagement, issue-based campaigns, leadership development, voting reform, voter protection, and narrative change form a continuous cycle of political consciousness. Through our work, we empower and equip Latinxs to become agents of change now. Founded in 2019, Poder Latinx operates in Central Florida, including Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Polk, counties, Arizona East Valley of Maricopa county, and in Georgia including Gwinnett, Cobb, Dekalb, Fulton, and Clayton counties.

Responsibilities for the State Program Coordinator role center around managing our programmatic work; management of staff; and execution of operations and administrative work.

Strong candidates will have been admins of multiple content management platforms with some HTML/CSS experience, led email marketing production and list management efforts using multiple email service provider and database management systems, actively managed organizational social media platforms, and edited and created images, animations, videos, slide shows, and brochures or reports for professional audiences.