About Builders Initiative/Builders Vision

The Builders Initiative (BI) is a private foundation established by a member of the Walton Family and his wife (the “Principals”). BI is the philanthropic arm of Builders Vision (BV), the Principals’ broader family office, which also includes a direct investing team (venture capital and private equity); an asset management team; and an operations team: all committed to the vision of a humane and healthy planet.

Position Summary

Builders Initiative recently launched Climate Equity as a first initiative under a broader Renewable Energy focus area, which includes equitable access to clean energy solutions and opportunities, address environmental injustices, equitable access to clean energy workforce, just transitions for fossil fuel communities, and system and capacity building. The work will initially be in the Midwest with a particular focus on Chicago. 

In early 2021, the foundation conducted research into the needs and opportunities within climate equity in the Midwest and has begun to make exploratory grants. Builders Initiative is seeking a Program Officer to lead this work and help build out the Climate Equity strategy. Recognizing the long-term inequities in funding to justice organizations and the trust required to do this work well, the ideal candidate will be from the climate or environmental justice field and have some experience with grantmaking.

About Builders Initiative/Builders Vision

The Builders Initiative (BI) is a private foundation established by a member of the Walton Family and his wife (the “Principals”). BI is the philanthropic arm of Builders Vision (BV), the Principals’ broader family office, which also includes a direct investing team (venture capital and private equity); an asset management team; and an operations team: all committed to the vision of a humane and healthy planet.

Position Summary

At the Builders Initiative our Oceans Program strives to secure sustainably managed and healthy ocean ecosystems as a pillar of global environmental recovery, a driver of economic growth, and a foundation for food and climate security and human health. 

We are looking for an Associate Program Officer to join our Oceans build and develop our partnership with grantees, mainly focused around scaling sustainable fisheries management, catalyzing restorative aquaculture and building solutions for climate resilience in the ocean. As we build out our programs in specific places (Maine, Pacific Northwest, San Diego, Gulf Coast, Baja and Bahamas) we are looking to further partnerships with diverse organizations and initiatives that are developing ocean health initiatives that center inclusion in their programs, support local indigenous communities, and drive equitable solutions for ocean health. 

Azul is a Latinx led and serving environmental justice organization focused on ocean stewardship. We are small, nimble, and extremely mighty. Founded in 2011, Azul has been instrumental in the CA plastic bag ban, shark fin ban, and in expanding access to the state’s coasts. Our work is rooted and guided by equity, social justice, and intersectionality. For more information, check out www.azul.org.

Azul is an independent operating project of the nonprofit umbrella organization, Multiplier, a nationally recognized nonprofit with a growing portfolio of innovative initiatives that conserve and protect a sustainable and resilient world (www.multiplier.org),and is headquartered in San Francisco. This position is ideally located in San Diego, with a flexible working arrangement of both remote and on-site work based upon business need (open to remote locations if in the same time zone).

Azul is a fast-growing non-profit organization looking to hire a Chief of Staff to join Azul. This newly created position presents an opportunity to work with an innovative dedicated team that is inspiring the Latino environmental culture to action in combating climate change and pollution and promoting clean and healthy communities. We are looking for a very experienced, creative, ambitious self-starter, who is goal-driven and seasoned in managing resources and projects. The Chief of Staff will be responsible for developing and guiding the implementation of critical mission-related projects and will serve as a strategic thought partner with the Executive Director in the planning and coordination of scientific and conservation-based strategies which support the mission and overarching priorities of Azul.

Overview

Are you passionate about grantmaking and making a positive impact on the environment? Do you thrive in collaborative work environments and value diverse and unique learning opportunities? Are you eager to connect your personal interests to a mission-driven organization that supports professional growth? NEEF has an excellent opportunity for a Director, Grants Administration to join our team.

The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is a national leader in building public environmental literacy. Congressionally chartered in 1990 as a 501c3 nonprofit to complement the work of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), NEEF is a non-partisan, non-advocacy organization working to make the environment more accessible, relatable, relevant, and connected to the daily lives of all Americans. NEEF collaborates with respected organizations, from both the public and private sector, to develop programs and trainings, organize events, and fund projects that empower people to positively impact our environment. NEEF’s major partners include Toyota, 3M, and International Paper as well as multiple federal government agencies. Through its network, NEEF aims to inspire the public to learn about their relationship to the environment and increase their environmental involvement.

Major Duties

We are seeking a strategic, creative, self-starter to lead NEEF’s grantmaking efforts. The Director, Grants Administration is responsible for overseeing and adhering to policies, procedures, and systems for awarding grants and assessing their impact at the state, regional, and national levels. In partnership with Program staff, they align NEEF’s grantmaking portfolio with organizational and programmatic priorities. The Director, Grants Administration works cross-departmentally with staff to ensure strategic alignment between grantmaking, organizational goals, and audit requirements. They are also responsible for staying abreast of laws and regulations that help shape and inform granting of public and private funds and translating that knowledge into policies that can be used to guide NEEF’s grantmaking efforts. Additionally, they will integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices into the grantmaking policies and processes.

The Democratic staff of the House Natural Resources Committee seeks an organized, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented Policy Aide on the National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Subcommittee. The position requires strong organizational, time management, and verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should be passionate about issues within the Natural Resources Committee’s jurisdiction, and possess basic knowledge of the Committee process. The position also requires a firm commitment to the Committee’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals and the ability to take on higher-level tasks as needed.

The Policy Aide will be responsible for managing the logistics of Subcommittee hearings, providing administrative services to Members and staff, and assisting the Subcommittee team with legislative, oversight, outreach, and press projects.

Application deadline: Friday October 1, 2021

ABOUT OCEAN CONSERVANCY

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Ocean-Climate Justice will report to the Vice President of Conservation, Justice and Equity and will have primary responsibility for guiding the incorporation of justice & equity principles into our organization’s efforts the realms of climate justice, climate resilience, climate infrastructure, shipping decarbonization, port & coastal community resilience, and sea level rise. To do so, the Director will coordinate with internal groups & departments (including government relations, ocean plastics, science, and communications) to cultivate authentic, meaningful relationships with communities impacted by ocean and climate injustice, as well as with key government leaders & external stakeholders who work toward effective solutions. In addition, the Director will have a leading role within the five-person team leading our new Shipping & Ports Justice program, helping to manage strategy and direct resources to best meet our goals of making global shipping more sustainable and making ports & port communities healthier, more just, and more resilient.

The Director will also serve as a primary support to the Vice President of Conservation, Justice and Equity, on the finalization and implementation of our strategy to integrate justice and equity (J&E) into the overall conservation work of Ocean Conservancy; and will further collaborate with our Senior Vice President of People and our internal JEDI taskforce and senior leadership team to help establish a culture of best practices on building a more just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and collegial teammate who works effectively across culturally, ethnically, and racially diverse teams, and who brings a proven commitment to environmental conservation with direct experience in the environmental justice, marine/blue/ocean justice, social justice, grassroots organizing, and/or equity domains. This individual will have an active network of other experts in justice and equity.

The Uproot Project is a network of and for environmental journalists of color. We have a growing national membership, composed of journalists from across national and regional media institutions with a goal of bringing these diverse voices to the forefront of environmental journalism. Uproot is dedicated to advancing the careers of journalists of color who’ve been historically underrepresented in environmental or science journalism, imbuing the field with critical and fresh perspectives. We were inspired by other projects, like the Ida B. Wells Society, that uplift underrepresented journalists. The Uproot Project was founded in 2019 by a group of environmental journalists seeking change in the industry and launched publicly in March 2021.

Grist is a founding partner of Uproot, currently serving its operational home. This position will be an employee of Grist but will work exclusively  and directly with and report to the Uproot Board Liaison. Grist is a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. Grist’s goal is to use the power of storytelling to illuminate the way toward a better world, inspire millions of people to walk that path with Grist, and show that the time for action is now.

The Director will be responsible for guiding and managing The Uproot Project to execute its overall strategic and operational mission. This position is also responsible for creating and managing programs that meet the Uproot’s goals, objectives and approved budget, as agreed upon by the Steering Committee. The Director will provide comprehensive oversight, planning, and management of the operations of The Uproot Project. This position will be a leader within The Uproot Project, driving the development of a long-term strategic plan while also determining long-term processes and structures such as program governance. The Director will be the external face of the organization, and an enthusiastic cheerleader for The Uproot Project and for its mission of diversifying environmental journalism.

The Director holds overall responsibility for the Uproot Project’s operations and growth, directing the work of programs and staff, in consultation with the steering committee, the overarching governing body. This role will work closely with an assigned Grist Project Manager to manage  the relationship with Grist, which provides key operational, fundraising, and advisory support at present. The Director will oversee all financial expenditures and accounting including managing the Uproot budget and funding requests. Additionally, the Director will build and maintain relationships with prospective funders, event partners, and other interested parties as well as be a key fundraiser for Uproot programming and resources.

Established in 1967, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the largest regional nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to saving the Chesapeake Bay, its rivers and streams, and the wildlife that call it home through education, advocacy, litigation, and restoration. Since 2010, CBF has engaged in a focused effort to defend and implement the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint, a binding federal and state collaborative agreement aimed at reducing pollution to the science-based, legally-affirmed levels established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Blueprint is expected to be fully implemented by 2025. If the states and the federal government achieve Blueprint goals, the Bay will finally—after decades of failed efforts—be removed from the Clean Water Act’s impaired waters list. Successfully implementing the Blueprint depends on a well-informed, engaged, active, and diverse constituency of members, advocates, and volunteers who speak up and take action to save the Bay.

The Virginia Administrative provides professional administrative support for Virginia Office staff.

Professional Experience and Qualifications

One year of experience in an administrative position, which includes contact with the public. Ability to learn and apply CBF’s procedures and to become familiar about CBF’s issues. Excellent oral and written communication skills needed. Proficient with standard office equipment (copier, phone systems), computer systems, and MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Ability to receive and give supportive feedback to foster equity and inclusion in working relationships.  Ability to recognize, nurture, and learn from strengths in co-workers. Having flexibility to accomplish job responsibilities in several work environments, whether it be from home, on the road, or in an office.

Deadline: September 20, 2021

Alaska Wilderness League is seeking a visionary, action-oriented and collaborative leader to serve as the organization’s next Executive Director. They will also act as the Executive Director for the Alaska Wilderness League Action, the 501(c)(4).

This is an opportunity to elevate issues of national importance regarding the preservation and conservation of Alaska’s public lands. AWL’s next Executive Director will represent the organization’s position on emerging policy conversations while advocating for key protection efforts that safeguard Alaska’s most treasured places. This leader will partner with other environmental organizations and work with Alaska Native communities to champion Alaska’s public lands and waters on a national stage.

Specifically, they will be a central figure in refining and advancing the goals and mission of the organization in its next chapter Further, they will prioritize diversifying and expanding the League’s donor base, to ensure the resources needed for a strong fiscal future. Now is a key moment to cement AWL’s efforts on conservation and leverage proactive opportunities with a new Presidential Administration. Additionally, AWL is looking to chart new priorities that center environmental justice alongside the need to protect America’s public lands from the harms of climate change.

AWL seeks a fresh, innovative, and adaptable leader who can build authentic and deeply rooted relationships with communities in Alaska; and who can develop strong partnerships with groups everywhere whose values align with environmental justice and the conservation of Alaska’s public lands. Ultimately, this leader will inspire a national movement and be a tireless advocate for the conservation of Alaska’s wilderness before decision-makers locally, nationally and within the halls of Congress.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for the Alaska Wilderness League staff, programs, budget, and execution of its mission.

The State Impact Center is recruiting a Communications Manager to begin immediately. Our offices are located in New York City, and we are following NYU Law School’s return to in-person work plans, with remote accommodations available, as needed. The Communications Manager will play a key role in furthering the Center’s mission of promoting and amplifying the work of state attorneys general on climate, clean energy, and environmental issues. This will include outreach to media contacts, press events, and reports to highlight important issues and attorney general activity within our subject areas. The Communications Manager will be responsible for developing creative and captivating messaging around climate, clean energy, and environmental issues, including working with the team’s digital specialists.

Our small, collaborative team values each person’s contributions to reports, newsletter topics, and other work, and the Communications Manager would be involved in planning, leading, and executing the Center’s range of communications projects. The Communications Manager will have a supervisory role over a small digital and communications team.

Diversity is a core value of the Center. We are building an environmental justice practice to provide support to AG offices that are growing their work in this area, and we are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for our staff. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

The New York Offshore Wind Alliance (NYOWA), a partnership between the Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY), offshore wind companies, and environmental organizations, is seeking a full-time director to be based in New York City or Albany, NY, with a preference for Albany. The director will be employed by the Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY). Activities of NYOWA will be guided by a steering committee comprised of the National Wildlife Federation, Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club, University of Delaware Special Initiative on Offshore Wind, and four private offshore wind companies.

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our staff helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our staff of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and internationally from our offices in New York; Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Santa Monica; San Francisco; Bozeman, Montana; and Beijing.

At Patagonia, we appreciate that all life on earth is under threat of extinction. We aim to use the resources we have—our business, our investments, our voice and our imaginations—to do something about it.

As an Environmental Program Officer, you are responsible for taking a strategic approach to the development, research, implementation, and execution of Patagonia’s environmental funding programs with an emphasis on civic engagement, environmental justice and underrepresented communities in the environmental movement and outdoor industry. Your role focuses on fostering relationships with prospective and ongoing grantees, strategic development and execution of relevant programs and funding initiatives, and engaging employees as key stakeholders throughout the grantmaking process.

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 Manager of Equitable Ocean Communities will report to the Vice President of Conservation, Justice and Equity and will have primary responsibility for guiding the development and cultivation of partnerships with various community-based or community-serving groups and organizations across the Americas whose missions advance ocean justice, improve equitable ocean access, strengthen port & coastal community resilience, promote or protect traditional Indigenous knowledge about the ocean, and/or seek to engage BIPOC communities in ocean science and management.

To do so, the Manager will coordinate with internal groups & teams (including our ocean plastics, science, Arctic, Florida, shipping/ports, development and communications teams) to guide and cultivate authentic, meaningful relationships with communities impacted by coastal, port, and ocean injustice. These relationships will support our on-the-ground activities, including the International Coastal Cleanup; as well as our Ocean Justice Small Grants program and our work to make our internal and external communications more inclusive of diverse ocean and coastal communities.

The Manager will also support the work of the Vice President of Conservation, Justice and Equity and the Director of Ocean-Climate Justice on the finalization and implementation of our strategy to integrate justice and equity (J&E) into the overall conservation work of Ocean Conservancy; and will further collaborate with our Senior Vice President of People and our internal JEDI taskforce to help establish a culture of best practices on building a more just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and collegial teammate who works effectively across culturally, ethnically, and racially diverse teams, and who brings a proven commitment to elevating marginalized communities in the context of oceans, environment, and natural resources. This individual will have an active network of other experts and community contacts in justice and equity, and will have exceptional cultural competency in working within or alongside diverse communities.

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-Climate Justice will report to the Vice President of Conservation, Justice and Equity and will have primary responsibility for guiding the incorporation of justice & equity principles into our organization’s efforts the realms of climate justice, climate resilience, climate infrastructure, shipping decarbonization, port & coastal community resilience, and sea level rise. To do so, the Director will coordinate with internal groups & departments (including government relations, ocean plastics, science, and communications) to cultivate authentic, meaningful relationships with communities impacted by ocean and climate injustice, as well as with key government leaders & external stakeholders who work toward effective solutions. In addition, the Director will have a leading role within the five-person team leading our new Shipping & Ports Justice program, helping to manage strategy and direct resources to best meet our goals of making global shipping more sustainable and making ports & port communities healthier, more just, and more resilient.

The Director will also serve as a primary support to the Vice President of Conservation, Justice and Equity, on the finalization and implementation of our strategy to integrate justice and equity (J&E) into the overall conservation work of Ocean Conservancy; and will further collaborate with our Senior Vice President of People and our internal JEDI taskforce and senior leadership team to help establish a culture of best practices on building a more just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and collegial teammate who works effectively across culturally, ethnically, and racially diverse teams, and who brings a proven commitment to environmental conservation with direct experience in the environmental justice, marine/blue/ocean justice, social justice, grassroots organizing, and/or equity domains. This individual will have an active network of other experts in justice and equity.

Established in 1967, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the largest regional nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to saving the Chesapeake Bay, its rivers and streams, and the wildlife that call it home through education, advocacy, litigation, and restoration. Since 2010, CBF has engaged in a focused effort to defend and implement the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint, a binding federal and state collaborative agreement aimed at reducing pollution to the science-based, legally-affirmed levels established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Blueprint is expected to be fully implemented by 2025. If the states and the federal government achieve Blueprint goals, the Bay will finally—after decades of failed efforts—be removed from the Clean Water Act’s impaired waters list. Successfully implementing the Blueprint depends on a well-informed, engaged, active, and diverse constituency of members, advocates, and volunteers who speak up and take action to save the Bay.

CBF’s Environmental Education program introduces students, teachers, and other citizens to the wonders of the watershed and works to heighten sensitivity, increase knowledge, and empower people to take positive action toward the Bay’s restoration.

The Education Operations Assistant will be responsible for the accounting and data management processes as well as providing support to the Scheduling Team to maintain the education program schedule along with associated communication. The Operations Assistant will serve as a resource for all operations functions and will also provide administrative support to the Vice President of Education.

This position will provide support for accounting services for the department including billing, overdue billing, coding invoices, reconciling credit card and center checking reports and expense report approval.  Additionally, this position will maintain prompt online and phone service in relation to the schedule for all field experiences (approximately 1800 annually) for education programs in MD, DC, PA, and VA. This position requires a conceptual understanding of and professional experience in financial and customer relationship management systems to work on both routine, everyday oversight of expenses and scheduled events as well as complex assignments and integrations between systems. Lastly, this position will provide administrative and executive support to the VP of Education.

Deadline: September 10, 2021

The Vice President (VP) for External Affairs is a new strategic leadership position at the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation ("Foundation"). The VP for External Affairs will report to the President and Chief Executive Officer and be responsible for managing the Director of Strategic Communications, the Director of Development, the Director of Policy and Conservation, and the Directors for Monterey Bay, Gray's Reef, and Florida Keys chapters. In this role, the VP for External Affairs will help shape strategy, guide the Foundation's external relations policies and practices, and support the interests of the Board.

The VP for External Affairs should bring the capacity to leverage the Foundation's brand as a marine and Great Lakes conservation leader to raise significant public and private sector resources to support programs. In addition to providing internal leadership, the VP for External Affairs will expand the reach and influence of the Foundation through interactions with public, private, and philanthropic leaders. The VP for External Affairs should be an individual skilled at team-building and thrives on working with passionate leaders to invest in the Foundation's mission.

The VP for External Affairs will provide day-to-day oversight for the Development, Communications, and Conservation and Policy Departments and work with these departments to create an alignment among the key external affairs functions of the Foundation to cultivate solid and cooperative working relationships among the senior management team and the departments under each team member's purview. Because of the breadth of the overall External Affairs function, the VP must possess both a vision and an ability to analyze and synthesize complex information that supports the Foundation's strategic goals into specific short & long-term objectives.

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is committed to a culture of inclusion, equity, and belonging. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We honor experiences, perspectives, and unique identities, and welcome the contributions that you can bring to the dedicated team. With a diverse team of employees, we can grow and learn better together and achieve our mission to protect the health of the ocean, coasts and Great Lakes for current and future generations.

The Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Valuation is a new position, designed to play a key role in a collaborative public-private partnership intended to advance management of critical marine habitats by bringing together stakeholder groups including federal, state, local, and tribal government agencies, conservation consortiums, industry, and permitting agencies, to review, evaluate, and improve the science of existing habitat valuation approaches. This dialog will strengthen both the science and the management of near-shore ecosystems along the U.S. West Coast (WA-OR-CA) via the exchange of ideas and knowledge and the development of collaborative networks.

The Fellowship is possible through a collaboration between the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, NOAA, and The Pew Charitable Trusts. The Fellow will be at the forefront of work on a critically important management issue with a diverse group of scientists and natural resource managers. The person who fills this position will assess the near-shore habitat valuation tools used to evaluate the potential effects of anthropogenic habitat change on target species (e.g., Pacific salmon) and ecosystems (e.g., eelgrass, kelp).

The position reports to the Foundation's Director of Policy and Conservation, but coordinates activities with scientists at NOAA's Northwest and Southwest Fisheries Science Centers, Restoration Center, and West Coast Region. The position is currently offered as a one-year term position, but there is opportunity for extension potentially up to three years based on availability of funding.

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is committed to a culture of inclusion, equity, and belonging. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We honor experiences, perspectives, and unique identities, and welcome the contributions that you can bring to the dedicated team. With a diverse team of employees, we can grow and learn better together and achieve our mission to protect the health of the ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes for current and future generations.

The Gulf Restoration Outreach and Education Manager is a new position, designed to play a key role in supporting public awareness and stakeholder engagement for Gulf of Mexico habitat restoration, funded through the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation's (Foundation) cooperative agreement with NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation (OHC).

Specifically, the Outreach and Education Manager will support a cooperative agreement between the Foundation and the Gulf Restoration team at NOAA Restoration Center. The Gulf Restoration Education and Outreach Manager will coordinate public engagement related to implementation of restoration activities for mesophotic and deep benthic communities (MDBC) in the Gulf of Mexico injured by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

This coordination will extend education and outreach related to MDBC to the public generally, and engage agencies, their stakeholders, and advisory groups with MDBC science and restoration. The coordinator will participate in the MDBC portfolio data inventory working group; coordinate with coordinate with Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (NMS), Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council (FMC), Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), US Department of Defense (DoD), US Coast Guard (USCG), International Maritime Organization (IMO) and others as needed to establish ongoing engagement mechanisms; create a project communication strategy and coordinate with other MDBC projects to ensure open communication with stakeholders regarding new results and findings; develop stakeholder lists and communications, outreach, and education strategies and plans for the public and for impacted stakeholders; and determine logistics requirements for telepresence cruises and high-traffic venue exhibitions.

The position reports to the Vice President of Program Operations but coordinates activities with Restoration Center staff. The position is currently offered as a one year term position, with the opportunity for extension based on availability of funding.

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is committed to a culture of inclusion, equity, and belonging. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We honor experiences, perspectives, and unique identities, and welcome the contributions that you can bring to the dedicated team. With a diverse team of employees, we can grow and learn better together and achieve our mission to protect the health of the ocean, coasts and Great Lakes for current and future generations.

The Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah (HEAL Utah), one of Utah’s most enduring and influential environmental advocacy nonprofits and is looking for a skilled and experienced executive director to work with HEAL’s staff and board to guide the organization as it continues to deepen and expand its influence in the State.

HEAL is seeking a strong leader to coordinate and mentor our staff of seven; assure that our policy positions are well-represented to the public, policymakers, donors, and the news media; and ensure that the organization maintains a strong fiscal base.

HEAL has a track record of successful advocacy and a growing base of supporters and donors. The new ED must be committed to helping this capable organization go even further to fulfill our critical mission and explicitly expand our work to address environmental injustice in Utah.

Deadline: September 17, 2021

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is an independent national nonprofit that uses science to protect our health, safety, and environment. We are scientists, engineers, economists, activists, and everyday people who develop and advocate for innovative, practical solutions to some of our planet’s most pressing problems—from combating global warming and developing sustainable ways to feed, power, and transport ourselves, to fighting misinformation, advancing racial equity, and reducing the threat of nuclear war.

Our fundraising department seeks a Planned Giving Officer to join our successful team. Our job is to help donors make legacy gifts—i.e., donations through wills, trusts, charitable gift annuities, and other complex and deferred gift designations. The ideal candidate will have experience forging relationships with donors or clients, can leverage estate and financial planning strategies to assist donors in developing meaningful legacy gifts, and can help our team achieve ambitious revenue and activity goals. The position requires a high degree of initiative, attention to detail, creative thinking and problem-solving skills, and commitment to learning and developing your planned giving skills and experience. If you are adept at building relationships, can travel (only if safe, given COVID-19), and are interested in working in a flexible, collegial, and goal-oriented environment, we hope you’ll join our team!

Deadline: September 26, 2021.

GreenLatinos is an active comunidad of Latino/a/x environmental and conservation champions fighting against climate change and environmental degradation that intensifies systematic social, health, and economic injustices in our communities. We use our cultural connections, shared resources, and collective power to advocate for our environmental justice priorities and the environmental liberation of our communities.

The GreenLatinos’ Climate Change & Clean Air Program Manager will lead GreenLatinos Climate, Clean Air, & Methane programming with support from GreenLatinos staff. The scope of this work falls within our Climate & Clean Air and Environmental Justice & Civil Rights.

The GreenLatinos Climate & Clean Air Program seeks to recruit, organize, educate, and mobilize Latino communities to advocate for just and inclusive policy-making, actions, and solutions that address the historic barriers communities experience in their efforts to advance Climate & Clean Air priorities.

The Climate & Clean Air Program Manager will report directly to the CEO.

GreenLatinos is an active comunidad of Latino/a/x environmental and conservation champions fighting against climate change and environmental degradation that intensifies systematic social, health, and economic injustices in our communities. We use our cultural connections, shared resources, and collective power to advocate for our environmental justice priorities and the environmental liberation of our communities.

The GreenLatinos’ Operations Coordinator will provide direct operational and program management support to GreenLatinos staff and advocates.  The Coordinator will support staff and advocates with digital programming including encuentros, policy forums, cultural events, virtual summits, and regional meet-ups. They will coordinate with appropriate team members to move forward programmatic needs such as social media requests, graphics, op-ed, funders questions, email support, and responding to external stakeholders.

The Operations Coordinator must be a well-organized individual who is comfortable working with diverse constituencies (communities of color, local organizations, businesses, government, foundations, and green groups), working in coalition with grassroots and national environmental organizations, and advocating for and implementing fair and equitable partnership practices with these communities.

The Coordinator must have the ability to support the development and execution of work plans that include policy, communications, grassroots engagement, and fundraising strategies while developing and maintaining a budget that meets the goals of the program, utilizes resources effectively, and establishes measurable results.

The ideal candidate is self-driven, a team player, and comfortable working remotely. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate (verbally & in writing) their working needs clearly with their supervisors and other staff to ensure success. The ideal candidate understands that it is critical to uphold professional practices as a representative of GreenLatinos and its network during all work-related functions including travel, receptions, and events.

The Operations Coordinator will report directly to the President and CEO.

PACENation is the national nonprofit association that works alongside policymakers and community stakeholders to strengthen and expand access to assessment-based financing for energy efficiency, clean energy, clean drinking water, and resilience against natural disasters. Our 200+ membership community includes state and local governments, environmental and faith-based organizations, energy efficiency and climate policy experts, small businesses, PACE administrators and PACE lenders. Members may have different individual goals, but they share a desire to create resilient and resource-efficient communities.

The Managing Director of Residential PACE is a new position that reports directly to the Executive Director.

The salary range for this position is $180,000-$200,000. To demonstrate our commitment to equity and equal pay for all, PACENation posts salary ranges on all of its job descriptions.

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 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.

Scope:  Works with appropriate staff to create and implement Just Transition strategies, goals and objectives of the Sierra Club's Healthy Communities and Labor Program.  The Campaign Representative Just Transition works within Healthy Communities, Labor Program and International EJ Program.  This position will sometimes work  with other campaigns,  national and regional staff, communications, as well as chapter staff to design both national and localized Just Transition strategies. The Campaign Representative will work to constructively engage the labor community to help ensure that the transition to an equitable clean energy economy and phase out of coal creates sustainable union jobs and strengthens communities of color and local economies.

The Campaign Representative for Just Transition works with other campaigns, as well as chapter staff and to design both national and localized strategies and campaigns to constructively engage Sierra Club and the labor community. The goal is to help ensure that the transition to a clean energy economy and phase out of fossil fuels  is racially just and creates sustainable family supporting union jobs and strengthens local economies and communities. Achieving this goal is essential to rapidly advance the adoption of 100% Clean Energy in an equitable and just way.  Works with appropriate staff to integrate the goals and objectives of the Sierra Club's Labor Program and Healthy Communities Campaign.

The Good Food Institute (GFI) is at the forefront of the movement to use food technology and markets to solve some of the world’s biggest problems, from climate change and loss of biodiversity to antibiotic resistance and the exploitation of animals.

The Essence of the Role: You will run all aspects of GFI-U.S.’s programmatic and administrative operations, with support from the CEO. Most critically, you will: 1) ensure excellent collaboration across departments and globally (e.g., removing roadblocks & solving problems); 2) ensure effective systems, processes, and accountability for maximum mission impact as expressed via measurable results (OKRs); 3) ensure organizational unity across and commitment to GFI’s strategy and activities; and 4) coach GFI’s U.S. leaders to be maximally effective.

Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is seeking an influential and process-oriented advocate to join our Strategy and Equity team as a Policy Advisor, Equity and Inclusion. The Policy Advisor will play a significant role to ensure that conservation objectives equitably reach communities in the Intermountain West, particularly those communities that have been disproportionally impacted by pollution and the climate crisis. Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion is central to Western Resource Advocates’ three-year strategic plan. The policies in which WRA advocates for must not perpetuate inequities in environmental policy, and should serve as an important vehicle for advancing equity in conservation. The Policy Advisor will report to the Vice President for Strategy and Equity (VPSE), and is responsible for contributing to advancing equity within WRA’s policy, advocacy and partnership practices. This position provides an opportunity to make critical contributions to equitable conservation policy as a key advisor to organizational leadership and policy teams.

The Policy Advisor will work closely with the VPSE, the Government Affairs (GA) Director and GA managers, the Indigenous Peoples Engagement Manager, and Communications team to identify policy interests and desired outcomes of impacted communities and representative groups, especially Indigenous, Latinx, Black and People of Color communities. The Policy Advisor will work with the VPSE, in consultation with the Vice President of Policy and Programs (VPPP) and the program teams to integrate equity into WRA’s policy agenda. This role serves as partner, catalyst, and resource to infuse diversity, equity and inclusion values in WRA policy, outreach, campaigns and outcomes.

The Walton Family Foundation (WFF) is seeking a skilled, highly motivated, and entrepreneurial individual to join the foundation as a Program Officer – Environment, based in D.C. or Denver. The foundation seeks to recruit individuals with a demonstrated commitment to support healthier ecosystems and more vibrant communities, superior interpersonal and communication skills, a respectful and analytical approach to the work of grantees and partners, and a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization to foster an environment where all associates THRIVE and belong. We do this by creating:

• a culture committed to continuous learning that recognizes and values differences
• an environment of respect and connection to learn from the richness of identities, experiences, and perspectives
• fair access for all to opportunities for growth and advancement

About the Position

The Program Officer will help manage an ambitious strategy and diverse portfolio of grantees to accomplish the Environment Program’s new five-year strategy (2021-2025) to protect water resources in the face of climate change, with an emphasis on oceans. The Program Officer will work both on the small team focused on restoring global fisheries through increased market demand for and supply of sustainable seafood, as well as be part of the overall Environment Program team.

About Outdoor Alliance: Outdoor Alliance works to engage the human-powered outdoor recreation community to drive policy outcomes that support conservation and sustainable and equitable recreation access. Outdoor Alliance is a coalition of human-powered outdoor recreation nonprofits, including Access Fund, American Canoe Association, American Whitewater, International Mountain Bicycling Association, Winter Wildlands Alliance, The Mountaineers, American Alpine Club, Colorado Mountain Club, the Mazamas, and Surfrider Foundation. We unite the voices of the outdoor community to conserve public lands and ensure those lands are managed in a way that embraces the human-powered experience. We work with the policy experts from our national member groups to track important issues, lead advocacy, and give the outdoor community meaningful opportunities to engage and make a difference. We believe that a unified outdoor recreation community makes a crucial contribution to protecting the outdoors. Visit www.outdooralliance.org to learn more.

Position Description: The Communications Associate works closely with the Communications Director to manage all aspects of Outdoor Alliance’s communications, including external-facing messaging for our policy campaigns, developing and distributing content across our platforms, social media management and media relations, engaging our growing email list, and translating complex policy into actionable content. We are looking for someone who loves the outdoors and is passionate about bringing citizens together to affect public policy. A successful candidate will have experience in communications, be a strong writer, have a willingness to learn and make mistakes as they go, share a passion for the outdoors and conservation, have a commitment to data-driven engagement strategies, and have a desire to be a part of a warm and inclusive working environment. Working with our Communications Director, the Communications Associate will use innovative communications and engagement strategies to unite the voices of outdoor enthusiasts to protect, enhance, and promote the human-powered outdoor recreation experience on public lands.

Applications are due September 5, 2021.

About Outdoor Alliance: Outdoor Alliance works to engage the human-powered outdoor recreation community to drive policy outcomes that support conservation and sustainable and equitable recreation access. Outdoor Alliance is a coalition of human-powered outdoor recreation nonprofits, including Access Fund, American Canoe Association, American Whitewater, International Mountain Bicycling Association, Winter Wildlands Alliance, The Mountaineers, American Alpine Club, Colorado Mountain Club, the Mazamas, and Surfrider Foundation. We unite the voices of the outdoor community to conserve public lands and ensure those lands are managed in a way that embraces the human-powered experience. We work with the policy experts from our national member groups to track important issues, lead advocacy, and give the outdoor community meaningful opportunities to engage and make a difference. We believe that a unified outdoor recreation community makes a crucial contribution to protecting the outdoors. Visit www.outdooralliance.org to learn more.

Position Description: Under the supervision of Outdoor Alliance’s Policy Director, the Policy Associate will provide general support for policy development and advocacy, with the potential (and expectation) of increased responsibility over time. Outdoor Alliance’s policy program is primarily focused on federal legislative efforts and policies of federal land management agencies, with lighter involvement in state or local policy matters. In general, our policy priorities are set with significant input from our member organizations and tend to focus on areas of mutual interest among those groups. The Policy Associate will work with the Policy Director to support federal legislative and administrative policy advocacy, including researching and analyzing legislation and rulemakings, drafting testimony and comment letters, and working to help Outdoor Alliance staff and our coalition members understand policy issues and in support of their program work. Outdoor Alliance works with a broad range of stakeholders, so the Policy Associate must be sensitive to balancing multiple viewpoints and helping to create consensus.

Applications are due September 5, 2021.

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 State Legislative Manager to work closely with WE ACT’s Director of Policy to develop strategic, unified, and sustained advocacy to achieve equity in New York State policy and practice by influencing State executive, legislative and agency actions and by educating legislators/officials on toxic chemicals, healthy housing, climate/energy justice, environmental health policy and more. The analyst will lead advocacy efforts to implement State-level policies and programs that ultimately further environmental justice for Northern Manhattan communities and other environmental justice communities across the State. This position will report to WE ACT’ Director of Policy.

The State Legislative Manager works with other members of the policy team to advance WE ACT’s policy agenda at the local, state, regional and national level. The individual in the position defines and formulates WE ACT’s 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.

The Center for Environmental Health (“CEH”) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that protects people from toxic chemicals and promotes business practices that are safe for public health and the environment. We stop corporations from exposing people to toxic chemicals, collaborate with responsible businesses and industry leaders, and are committed to inclusive, community-led solutions that address environmental injustices in low-income communities of color.

The Position

We are looking for a dynamic Program Director to lead CEH’s work to eliminate the use of toxic chemicals in the built environment and grow markets for safer products. Our Built Environment Program identifies products that contain chemicals of concern and works with an array of stakeholders–including purchasers from large institutions, manufacturers, designers and NGO partners–to shift the markets for those products toward safer alternatives. A key strategy of this program is supporting public and private institutions to adopt and implement environmentally preferable purchasing (EPP) policies and practices. By creating widespread demand for products without harmful chemicals, we aim to increase access to safer products for all, and advance public health and environmental justice. Our program currently focuses on furniture, carpet and flooring. The Director will lead the process of identifying future priority product categories, and will collaborate with CEH staff and partners to design and implement strategies for shifting markets toward non-toxic, sustainable products.

The ideal candidate is passionate about protecting people from toxic chemicals, has strong familiarity with materials used in the built environment and their health and safety considerations, is a charismatic presenter, has excellent stakeholder engagement and program leadership skills, is an experienced supervisor, and is a strategic and creative thinker. The Director of the Built Environment program will report to CEH’s Managing Director of Programs, and will supervise a small team of staff, consultants and work-study students.

About Pacific Whale Foundation

With a mission to protect the ocean through science and advocacy, and to inspire environmental stewardship, Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF) conducts Research, Education and Conservation programs for the communities in which it serves. Founded in 1980, PWF is dedicated to saving the world’s whales from extinction.  Our vision is to be the people’s environmental organization for the protection of the world’s whales, dolphins and other marine animals living wild in their natural habitat. We believe that it is essential to involve the public in our mission. Combined with memberships, donations, charitable grants and a remarkable group of dedicated volunteers, PWF now reaches more than 400,000 individuals each year through its Maui and Australia offices and research projects in Ecuador and Chile.

PWF is also a social enterprise that offers fee-based programs and services through PacWhale Eco-Adventures to help fund its nonprofit work.  Our PacWhale cruise operation is 100% owned by the non-profit Pacific Whale Foundation, as are our retail Ocean Stores. All of the profits that we generate go to supporting Pacific Whale Foundation’s work to protect our oceans through science and advocacy.

This position located in Ma’alea Harbor on the island of Maui, HI. For more information on Pacific Whale Foundation please visit www.pacificwhale.org.

As a global organization, we continue to support inclusion and equality in all our endeavors while expecting the same from our members, partners and allies. We stand in solidarity against racism, discrimination and prejudice of any kind, and we are deeply committed to implementing and advancing policies, processes and practices that align with our values of diversity and transparency.

In our position as an international thought leader, we hold ourselves accountable to decisive action on behalf of our employees and supporters to identify and combat unconscious bias while nurturing an inclusive environment for all.

The Opportunity

At this exciting time in the organization’s evolution, PWF seeks to hire an experienced and entrepreneurial Deputy Executive Director (Deputy Director) who is eager for the opportunity to increase the impact of the organization as they begin to deliver on their five-year strategic plan. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Deputy Director will oversee day-to-day management of the organization to ensure that all staff, programs, and systems are working in support of the overall mission, allowing the Executive Director to focus on overall vision and growth opportunities.  The Deputy Director will be an engaging and detail-minded leader who is highly attuned to the importance of culture and able to effectively manage and inspire people to achieve results. They must be a continuous learner with strong listening skills and a demonstrated commitment and investment in building capacity in staff.

The Deputy Director will be responsible for designing and implementing a range of organizational strengthening initiatives to support staff culture, retention, and efficient systems. These efforts include, but are not limited to, activities in the following areas: staff leadership development, team building, effective cross-team planning and coordination, organizational culture building, and leading organizational learning initiatives.

They will be responsible for the supervision and oversight of PWF’s Research, Education, Conservation, and Development departments, ensuring effective fundraising efforts, seamless program delivery, team management and development, and quality control and evaluation. In addition, they will also be a key external face of PWF in the community and a member of PWF’s core leadership team.

Located in Maui and with affiliate partnerships in Australia, Ecuador, and Chile, this position requires international travel for approximately 30% – 50% depending on the time of year.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about protecting the ocean and inspiring environmental stewardship for an innovative and growing organization.

About The Partnership Project

Founded in 1999, The Partnership Project has operated as a hub for community innovation and collaboration, hosting a variety of coalition campaigns to enhance the protection of the natural environment. Currently, the Partnership Project has 20 groups participating, including the largest environmental advocacy groups in the country, and is governed by a 20-member board of directors and a 4-member executive committee. The Partnership Project believes that by uniting their members and contributors on coordinated actions, the participating groups are creating a sum of citizen participation and advocacy greater than they could generate acting apart.

Attracting a diverse set of hosted programs that cover a broad spectrum – from a narrowly focused policy campaign to those that seek transformational change with regards to environmental justice – the Partnership Project strategy empowers each coalition program and their steering committees to set and execute on their own goals and outcomes. Utilizing a fiscal sponsorship services model, the Partnership Project provides an environment in which collaborative efforts can be stood up with high standards across finance, human resources, legal, and risk management.

Currently, The Partnership Projects hosts the Climate Action Campaign, Digital Climate Coalition, Equitable & Just National Climate Platform, American Public Lands, Clean Vehicles Campaign, and Methane Partners Campaign, among others.

The Opportunity

The Partnership Project is looking for an exceptional Executive Director (ED) to lead the organization to achieve even greater levels of support and service to the environmental and climate space to build its advocacy strength, innovation, creativity, and effectiveness. This is an opportunity for a strategic leader to build upon the founding values and long-standing track record of excellence and lead the organization into the future. Reporting into the Board of Directors, the next ED will work closely with the program leaders of the campaigns and lead a small but mighty team who manage the day-to-day operations and administration of the organization.

In addition, the ED must demonstrate a commitment to engaging with voices that represent communities outside of the national green groups to better reflect the full spectrum of communities The Partnership Project seeks to serve. With a highly focused racial and social justice lens, the ED will be a champion of and exhibit an abiding passion and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion values.

About Sachamama
We work to build a clean energy economy for all and cultivate sustainable attitudes, behaviors, and lifestyles. Through media engagements, storytelling strategies, and community-led climate solutions, we are informing and activating individuals to advocate for healthy more regenerative communities, while developing a nurturing movement that supports self-exploration, diversity, and civic participation.

Job Function
As a Program Manager, you’ll lead, develop, and measure Sachamama’s programs goals, strategies, and outcomes. You will oversee partnerships with allied organizations, determine strategic programming priorities, and contribute to advancing the overall mission of the organization in collaboration with the Sachamama family.

This position requires some travel across the U.S. The Program Manager will report to the Executive Director and work closely with everyone: partners, volunteers, and staff.

InterAction is the largest U.S. based coalition of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with 180+ members working around the world in low- and middle-income countries, fragile and post-conflict states, and emerging/growth economies. Member organizations are large and small, secular and faith-based, with a focus on people living in the world’s most poor and vulnerable places. The U.S. public, foundations, and governments support the work of our member NGOs that collectively invest and manage more than $15.4 billion a year. InterAction revenues come from dues, government grants, private foundation and corporate grants, and a fee-for-service program portfolio. Using its collective voice and convening power, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change – that advance human dignity, human potential, and self-determination.  

About the Position: 

InterAction seeks a mid-career level Senior Manager in our Global Development, Policy, and Learning division (GDPL) to lead the climate program.  

InterAction’s climate program was developed in 2019 through the creation and member endorsement of the NGO Climate Compact – a foundational, strategic level pledge by 89 NGOs to advance urgent, unified work to address the impacts of climate on the world’s most vulnerable people and to mitigate any ways that relief and development contribute to climate change and environmental degradation. This program has multiple work streams in advocacy, programmatic changes in our members’ activities, internal organizational sustainability, and CEO engagement. This work is currently funded by the ClimateWorks Foundation and The David and Lucile Packard Foundation.  

More broadly, the GDPL team creates practical opportunities for collective voice and networked learning across InterAction members. As advocates, we bring the membership’s united voice to bear with focus on the community’s core priorities: effective assistance resources and strong U.S. leadership and policy in support of sound human development outcomes. In pursuit of learning, our work identifies emerging issue areas, documents existing practices and needs, and responds with tools, research, training, or other solutions.   

The ideal candidate will be a strategic, self-starting, compassionate leader with excellent interpersonal and political acumen who is excited to use their skills in service of addressing the global climate crisis and its impacts on the most vulnerable people.  

The Senior Manager is a member of the Global Development Policy and Learning (GDPL) Policy Team and directly reports to the Director of Policy and Government Affairs. 

This is a full-time position based in Washington DC. Due to COVID-19, all staff are currently working remotely and following InterAction’s COVID-19 policies. InterAction aims to have staff transition back to the Washington, DC office beginning in September.

The Conservation Manager is responsible for developing projects and programs by identifying and researching science, conservation, and restoration needs and opportunities at the different sanctuary sites and across the National Marine Sanctuary System. The Manager implements programs and projects; maintains and tracks associated budgets; leverages resources and community support; and fosters and strengthens partnerships for the Foundation and sanctuaries. The Manager also assists the Foundation’s Policy and Conservation Director with planning and coordinating science and conservation strategies which support the mission and conservation priorities of the Foundation and national marine sanctuaries.

Start Date: Mid-September 2021

Applications received prior to August 3, 2021 will be preferred.

The Green Leadership Trust (GLT) is looking for its next visionary leader--who will hold the title Executive Director(ED). We need a servant leader with movement and executive level experience to shape the strategy of our next decade of work. The successful candidate is a long-term, strategic, and stepwise thinker with a record of service capable of serving as an organizer of leaders. Our next Executive Director is a skilled, vocal public representative, an accomplished organizer, and a steady networker.

The Green Leadership Trust is a unique member network of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. We serve as fiduciaries on local, regional, and national boards of environmental organizations in the United States. Our mission is to build the power of the environmental movement. We leverage our knowledge, experience, and deep networks as multigenerational board members who are the infrastructure and long-term strategic muscle of organizations. Together we are well positioned to improve movement effectiveness and to deliver sustainability for all communities.

People of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin on July 30, 2021, but submissions will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Established in 1967, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the largest regional nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to saving the Chesapeake Bay, its rivers and streams, and the wildlife that call it home through education, advocacy, litigation, and restoration. Since 2010, CBF has engaged in a focused effort to defend and implement the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint, a binding federal and state collaborative agreement aimed at reducing pollution to the science-based, legally-affirmed levels established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Blueprint is expected to be fully implemented by 2025. If the states and the federal government achieve Blueprint goals, the Bay will finally—after decades of failed efforts—be removed from the Clean Water Act’s impaired waters list. Successfully implementing the Blueprint depends on a well-informed, engaged, active, and diverse constituency of members, advocates, and volunteers who speak up and take action to save the Bay.

The Federal Legislative and Policy Attorney will work with the Federal Executive Director, other Federal Office staff, and with other CBF departments to formulate position statements and strategies on federal environmental legislation, regulations, and other related policies. Serves as legal advisor on all aspects of the Federal Office policy and advocacy programs. Advocates CBF position to Members of Congress and their offices, federal agencies, partner organizations, business/community decision-makers, other stakeholders, and the general public.   Assists in drafting all written testimony and draft language submitted by CBF for bills and amendments. Handles legal aspects of State Office policy and advocacy programs, including and response to agency positions and activities. This is a term position expected to last until June 30, 2025.

Rock Creek Conservancy exists to restore Rock Creek and its parklands as a natural oasis for all people to appreciate and protect.

The Coordinator is an integral member of the Conservancy team, supporting organizational operations, ensuring accurate and timely data management, assisting with event logistics, developing communications materials, and providing administrative support.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting July 9.

The Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is seeking a Communications Director to oversee communications strategy, message development, media outreach, and digital growth for our organization’s justice-centered movement for climate and clean energy solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of generating media coverage, experience using a variety of communications tools to mobilize support for campaigns, and strong writing and editing skills. They should be comfortable using a range of technology tools and working in a fast-paced environment while successfully juggling multiple campaign deadlines and demands. The position offers an opportunity to shape media and online strategies that will drive concrete change — from passing cutting-edge state legislation to stopping dirty energy projects. This position is deeply involved in each and every campaign that CCAN pursues.

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis, with the hopes of the new Communications Director beginning in early August.

Hip Hop Caucus’ (HHC) movement began in 2004, and it is a non-profit that leverages Hip Hop culture to encourage young people to participate in the democratic process and operates a non-partisan 501(c)3 organization and a 501(c)4 organization. Through a collaborative leadership network, HHC addresses core issues affecting underserved communities. HHC programs and campaigns support solution-driven community organizing led by today’s young leaders.

Our mission is to use the power of our cultural expression to empower communities who are first and worst impacted by injustice. Our members, as well as our dedicated national team, span the country and globe. We are multiracial and we center our work in communities of color. We span Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen X, and we come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our vision is for racial justice, healthy communities, and a healthy planet. We focus on addressing core issues impacting underserved and vulnerable communities, with programs and campaigns that support solution-driven community organizing led by today’s young leaders. Through a collaborative network, we hold elected officials accountable, shape policy, and build more diverse and powerful movements to ignite positive change.

The Campaigns and Advocacy Director provides the leadership required to design and launch strategic communications and advocacy campaigns that advance Hip Hop Caucus’ goals and impact. The Director will work closely with the communities served by HHC and will develop and supervise the implementation of integrated programs and campaigns to advance the mission and brand of Hip Hop Caucus. This leader will oversee a team and work to grow an organizing program that builds the power of those who have been historically kept at the margins in HHC’s areas of focus. In addition, the Director will be an external representative for the Hip Hop Caucus through speaking engagements and partnerships with aligned organizations.

The Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has become a recognized catalyst in addressing climate change in Northern Virginia.  While FACS’s work has been focused primarily on Fairfax County, VA, and some at the state level, FACS recently established hubs in the Arlington, Alexandria, and Prince William County and it has plans to organize hubs in other areas of Virginia.  Since its founding in 2013, FACS has grown to a network of over 80 faith communities representing a wide spectrum of faith traditions, including Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, and Unitarian Universalist with a mailing list of over 2500 people.

FACS seeks an Executive Director who shares our passion for the earth and all living things.  The Executive Director will be assisted by a Digital Organizer and a Community Organizer for Prince William County.  In the past FACS has also employed short term contractors whom the Executive Director has managed.  FACS plans to grow its staff over the next several years.

Qualifications: 

Enthusiasm for addressing climate change is essential, as is the ability to articulate the relationships between faith and climate activism.  Strong speaking and writing skills are critical.  

A bachelor's degree is required for this position as is at least five years of experience raising funds from the private foundation and corporate sectors, and individual donors. In its most recent iteration of its strategic plan, FACS committed to doubling its revenue stream to enable it to carry out its mission more effectively.  

Will be a self-starter able to communicate with different stakeholders and members of a diverse interfaith and secular community and a track record of managing simultaneous priorities in an uncertain environment. 

As this position centers on the geographic region of northern Virginia, a vehicle is mandatory. Mileage and gas will be reimbursed.  Many of FAS’s events take place during the evenings and weekends.  

The ability to use Google Drive for archiving materials is also required and the ability to use and understand various platforms like the Action Network and Salsa is essential.

ClimateWorks Foundation is a passionate group of researchers, strategists, collaborators, and grantmakers with expertise in climate science, strategic philanthropy, public policy, and social and economic development on a mission to end the climate crisis by amplifying the power of philanthropy.

ClimateWorks Foundation has the breadth of skills and experience needed to assess the science, identify the mitigation opportunities, and strategize the philanthropic initiatives needed to tackle the climate crisis. The ClimateWorks Programs team is strong and growing.  To ensure they continue their commitment to racial and social Justice, ClimateWorks Foundation has exclusively retained Nonprofit HR to assist in the recruitment efforts for its new Racial & Social Justice Director.  Reporting to the Vice President for Programs, the Racial and Social Justice Director will be part of the Programs team and will focus much of their time on our programmatic strategies and grantmaking but will also work closely with other departments to ensure the work across the organization benefits from their expertise.

The Racial & Social Justice (RSJ) Director is an integral part of  ClimateWorks’ commitment to racial and social justice across all of their work. The Director will lead efforts to increase engagement with organizations that promote racial and social justice and movement building in addressing climate change. The RSJ Director is responsible for building relationships and developing joint strategies with BIPOC-led organizations and organizations representing frontline communities, in conjunction with other Program Directors at CWF.  The RSJ Director will lead the engagement with CWF’s racial and social justice advisors and act as program officer on grants that support CWF’s broad strategic goals in this area. As a strategic partner and advisor to the Executive Team, s/he/they will assist the organization’s plans and programs, including enhancing and/or developing, implementing, CWF’s seven racial and social justice commitments.

WHO WE ARE
Carbon180 is a new breed of climate-focused NGO on a mission to fundamentally rethink carbon. We know that our climate goals can only be met by rapidly reducing emissions and removing the carbon that already exists in our atmosphere. The good news? Carbon is much more than mere waste. We work at the intersection of science, business, and policy to champion solutions that transform carbon from a liability to an asset and foster a prosperous, carbon-conscious economy. Our team is based in Washington, DC.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Carbon180 is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor, Environmental Justice to support our expanding policy and legislative work on carbon removal in Washington, DC. The Senior Policy Advisor, EJ will play an integral role in setting the foundation for Carbon180’s EJ work. This person will be a part of Carbon180’s policy team, and will report to our Deputy Director of Policy. Carbon180 works on the full range of land and tech based carbon removal solutions, and this position will work closely with the policy team to ensure equity and justice are integrated across the suite of solutions we champion as an organization. The person who takes this position should be passionate about the role that both the federal government and civil society should play in developing and deploying climate solutions while also creating equitable, thriving communities. The person in this position will be responsible for executing the organization's federal policy strategy, conducting high-quality policy research and analysis, developing new legislative ideas, leading outreach and engagement with a diverse group of stakeholders, and supporting policy-related communications and events.

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is an independent national nonprofit that uses science to protect our health, safety, and environment. We are scientists, engineers, economists, activists, and everyday people who develop and advocate for innovative, practical solutions to some of our planet’s most pressing problems—from combating global warming and developing sustainable ways to feed, power, and transport ourselves, to fighting misinformation, advancing racial equity, and reducing the threat of nuclear war. Working at UCS means advancing solutions and advocating for policies which are backed by the best data, research, and technical expertise.

At this pivotal point in the climate crisis, it’s time for bold action—and a swift and just transition to a clean-energy economy. The Union of Concerned Scientists is accepting applications for a Senior Energy Analyst who will help realize this vision, using data-driven approaches to inform and engage policymakers to modernize our electric grid, and create real change.

At UCS, we’re excited about the unprecedented opportunities ahead: with dramatic progress in renewable energy and energy storage, the potential to expand and upgrade energy transmission and distribution systems, and the emergence of strong options for electrifying buildings and transportation. We’re committed to enacting policies that create a just and equitable transition to a renewable energy future, and to broadening and diversifying the voices shaping energy decisions. As a Senior Energy Analyst, you would help drive this effort. You will help lead research and advocacy efforts to shape energy markets and policies to modernize the US electric grid and facilitate the transition away from dirty fossil fuels that disproportionately affect the health and well-being of low-income communities and communities of color.

Deadline: June 20th, 2021 or until filled

The Diversity, Equity, Justice and Inclusion Director (DEJI Director) is an integral member of the American Rivers team, serving the Diversity, Equity, Justice and Inclusion Staff Committee  (the Committee), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board Committee (Board Committee) and the organization. DEJI Director is responsible for providing strategic guidance and implementation activities for the organization’s diversity, equity and inclusion plan and initiatives through their role in leading the Committee, staffing the Board Committee and advising American Rivers’ CEO and Executive Team. They play an important role in inspiring enthusiasm and momentum in American Rivers’ work to cultivate diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion.

This is a full-time, exempt position that facilitates cross-programmatic DEJI teaming opportunities for staff across the organization, as well as leadership opportunities for staff outside of the traditional program and/or departmental structure. The DEJI Director reports to the President and CEO of American Rivers.

This position requires collaboration and a commitment to modeling inclusion, justice and equity. The DEJI Director will, (i) Chair and provide leadership to the Staff Committee on specific issues; (ii) work directly in collaboration with the Staff and Board Committees in their roles in implementation of the DEJI plan; (iii) in consultation with the Staff Committee, act as the spokesperson for the Staff Committee; (iv) at the request of the Staff Committee and/or the CEO, act as an intermediary between the Staff Committee and the CEO; (v) provide advice and counsel on issues related to DEJI to the CEO or other staff; and (vi) serve as a bridge between the DEJI work of the Staff and Board Committees.