The Yosemite Fund.
CA – California, Los Angeles
About the Yosemite Conservancy: Providing for Yosemite National Park is our passion. We could not accomplish our mission without the generosity and dedication of our supporters. With them by our…
Salary: non-disclosed. Date posted: 02/20/2012
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NatureBridge.
CA – California, San Francisco
This is a full time, newly created position with NatureBridge. Founded in 1971 as Yosemite Institute and based in San Francisco, NatureBridge is a leader in residential field science and…
Salary: non-disclosed. Date posted: 02/09/2012
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EUROPARC Federation/Regensburg, Bayern, Germany
The EUROPARC Federation is Europe’s biggest network, supporting and representing the work of Europe’s Protected areas. A member organisation, with interests in nature conservation, sustainable tourism development, capacity building and European environment policy development and implementation, good strategic and specific communication is central to our work.
JOB VACANCY – COMMUNCATION OFFICER
A Communication Officer, with an interest in nature and a passion for parks, needs an understanding and willingness to work in an NGO culture.
Proficient written skills in English are essential and good knowledge (B1 or higher) in German is desirable. Additional European languages are advantageous.
Experience in the production of publications and press work , as well as the management of website and social media content are essential. Close liaison with members through the creation of an online newsletter are all also essential.
We are looking for an innovative and creative thinker who is adaptable and responsive to change. They must work well under pressure and be able to juggle several projects at once. They are generally outgoing and comfortable meeting new people. Due to the nature of the work they must be accurate, flexible, enthusiastic, and responsible
Operating from the headquarters in Regensburg the Communications Officer will contribute to the small dedicated team.
-CV with letter of interest detailing their relevant experience by 12pm (CET) on Monday 13th February.
-Interviews will be held in Regensburg during the week commencing 27th February.
-Salary will start from 2500 Euros monthly gross, depending on age and experience. -This will initially be no more than a 2 year contract.
-Job description and details can be obtained from our website; http://www.europarc.org/uploaded/documents/859.pdf
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PETA Foundation/New York, NY
Position Objective:
To develop and implement successful fundraising strategies for soliciting individual PETA donors
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• Identify and research appropriate "cases for giving" for targeted PETA donors
• Cultivate relationships with targeted and prospective PETA donors
• Develop and propose strategies for PETA donor groups based on giving levels
• Solicit major financial donations to PETA from targeted donors
• Document pertinent information for the purpose of enhancing and developing PETA donor profiles for PETA's major gifts database
• Stay up-to-date on current fundraising techniques and methods used in the nonprofit sector and attend professional-training seminars
• Perform any other duties requested by the supervisor
Qualifications:
• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Three years of experience with nonprofit major gifts fundraising
• Exceptional persuasive and explanatory written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to maintain professional working relationships with members and supporters
• Proven excellent project management, strategic thinking, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to represent PETA's philosophy and professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization
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GRID Alternatives/Riverside, CA (Inland Empire)
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (INLAND EMPIRE OFFICE, RIVERSIDE, CA)
GRID Alternatives (www.gridalternatives.org) is a non-profit organization that empowers communities in need by providing energy efficiency and renewable energy services to low-income families. Our main program, the Solar Affordable Housing Program, installs solar electric systems exclusively for income-qualified families using a “barn raising†model where volunteers, job trainees, and the homeowners themselves all participate in the installation process under the supervision of GRID Alternatives’ construction staff.
We are looking for a full-time Development Officer for our GRID Alternatives Inland Empire office located in the City of Riverside, CA. The Development Officer will help lead our fundraising efforts in the Inland Empire.
Job Duties
• Obtain financial support from individual, corporate, and foundation supporters throughout the region, under the supervision of the Regional Director
• Solicit corporate and group donors for our sponsored workday program
• Manage grant proposals to local foundations, including researching opportunities, managing deadlines, writing proposals, and writing final reports
• Solicit individual participants and corporate sponsors for our annual Solarthon fundraiser/solar installation event, and manage event logistics with support from Headquarters and Regional Director
• Support the Regional Director in writing applications for local government funding programs
• Acknowledge donors and track donations using our Salesforce.com CRM database
• Represent the organization to potential donors, funders, sponsors, and the general community
• Implement local campaigns and cultivation events to raise individual donations from local individual donors
• Collaborate with GRID Alternatives’ fundraising team on statewide funding and communications efforts
• Assist the Regional Director with local communications, PR, and media relations efforts
• Report directly to the Regional Director, while regularly communicating with and coordinating with GRID Alternatives’ statewide Development Director
Position Requirements
• Minimum 2-3 years of nonprofit fundraising experience. Substituting other equivalent experience will only be considered for an exceptional candidate who makes a compelling case in their cover letter
• High level of comfort with directly asking individuals and institutions for money
• Excellent interpersonal, phone, and written communication skills. You must be able to meet directly with funders/sponsors and speak effectively, professionally, and passionately about the work of the organization, as well as communicate effectively and professionally via email, phone, and in formal written proposals
• Comfortable working as part of a team in an hard working, informal office environment
• Strong and broad computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite; database; graphic design programs)
• Strong entrepreneurial, critical and strategic thinking, and organizational skills
• Flexibility and willingness to embrace change, go the extra mile, and bring ideas and energy to a rapidly growing organization
• Willingness to work on evenings and weekends
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle
• Some travel outside the Inland Empire required
Preferred Qualifications
• Passion for renewable energy, sustainability, affordable housing, the environment/environmental justice, or just generally grounded in making the world a better place
• Existing relationships with potential donors/corporate sponsors
• Ability to understand, speak, read, and write Spanish
Office Location
Our office is located in the City of Riverside, 3 miles from downtown. Ability to travel throughout the Inland Empire is necessary (San Bernardino, Riverside, and Inyo Counties)
Compensation
$35,000 – $50,0000 per year, depending on experience; plus health, dental, 5-weeks paid time off, and optional 403(b) retirement
Travel and Work Schedule
Full-time, 40-hour per week. This position requires some work on evenings and weekends as well as travel to meetings, events, and job sites throughout the Inland Empire. GRID Alternatives provides travel reimbursement, but applicant must hold a valid driver’s license and have a reliable vehicle.
Start Date
January/February 2012
To Apply
Applicants must submit both a resume and cover letter online at http://www.gridalternatives.org/jobs. Mailed and emailed applications are not accepted. NO PHONE CALLS OR EMAIL INQUIRIES PLEASE.
Application Deadline
We are looking to hire immediately – position open until filled.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory/Berkeley, CA
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) is a world-renowned scientific institution operated by the University of California (UCOP) for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. Reporting to the Deputy Laboratory Director, the primary role for this position will be to provide organizational and technical leadership for the Lab’s overall environmental sustainability operations, including defining the strategic vision, inspiring and motivating staff, and managing performance goals in support of the vision. It is expected that this individual will serve as chief environmental sustainability spokesperson to external audiences, including the Department of Energy, the University of California Office of the President, the general public, industry partners, local municipalities, sustainability non-profit organizations, and other relevant stakeholders
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NatureBridge.
CA – California, San Francisco
This is a full time, newly-created position with NatureBridge. Founded in 1971 as Yosemite Institute and based in San Francisco, NatureBridge is the leader in residential field science and environmental…
Salary: non-disclosed. Date posted: 09/12/2011
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World Wildlife Fund/Washington, DC
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world’s leading conservation organization, seeks a
Senior Foundations Officer to contribute to the team’s annual revenue goals in excess of $11 million by identifying and cultivating foundation prospects, working closely with Program colleagues to write and edit concepts notes and proposals, visiting foundation donors with Program colleagues, producing briefing memos and meeting reports, and ensuring the quality of grant reports. This person will be assigned a portfolio of foundation relationships to manage, as well as a set of Program priorities to focus on.
A Bachelors degree or equivalent programmatic experience is required. An advanced degree in a related field is preferred. A minimum of six years of fundraising or relevant experience is also required. The successful candidate will have experience with the cultivation of donors and writing major government or foundation proposals, be a strategic thinker, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Candidates with a predominantly programmatic conservation, environment, or international development background or field experience are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will write impeccable English, have excellent organizational ability, possess an understanding of standard development practices and techniques, and be able to work as part of a collegial team. Experience working in International or Conservation NGOs or other large complex organizations with a significant track record of producing successful proposals is critical.
AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To submit cover letter and resume please visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/careers, job #11123
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Teck Resources Limited/Vancouver, BC, Canada
Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, metallurgical coal, zinc and energy. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TCK.A and TCK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TCK. Further information about Teck can be found at www.teck.com.
We are currently seeking an individual in the role of:
Sustainability Programs Officer
Temporary 1-Year Term
Maternity Leave Coverage)
Reporting to the Vice President, Sustainability, the Sustainability Programs Officer provides leadership for Teck's voluntary commitments, sustainability reporting and external assurance. The position supervises the Sustainability Programs Coordinator.
Responsibilities:
Sustainability Report
• Manage the development, internal approvals, publication and distribution of Teck's printed and online Sustainability Reports
• Manage external assurance of Teck's sustainability report, including the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Assurance framework and the review panel process
• Develop, implement and manage the workplan
• Lead the materiality analysis
• Coordinate the implementation of the report improvement plan and review panel’s recommendations
• Coordinate communications plan for the report (distribution, updating COP, award entries, etc.)
Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Initiative Leader
• Act as Teck representative to Mining Association of Canada (MAC) for the TSM program
• Participate in TSM meeting and conference calls
• Lead the Teck TSM Coordinators working group
• Meet the company verification and reporting requirements (annual self-assessments, external verification, company profile, CEO letter)
• Continue to facilitate implementation of the TSM Improvement Plan
• Update progress and results to senior management
External Benchmarking Questionnaires Analyst Reports
• Coordinate the completion of the annual Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI) questionnaire and response to Sustainability analyst reports/questionnaires such as Vigeo and Jantzi/Sustainalytics
Other Associations
• Act as Teck contact for United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) LEAD, Network for Business Sustainability Leadership Council, other sustainability-related associations.
Qualifications:
• More than 5 years of relevant professional work experience.
• Degree in sciences, social sciences, sustainability, social policy or other related fields and advanced degree (e.g. Masters) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of international sustainability initiatives, voluntary reporting guidelines and best practices in sustainability reporting
• Familiarity with the extractives sector and sustainability related topics.
• Skilled written and verbal communicator; able to present complex concepts clearly
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Results-oriented with excellent organizational, planning and decision making skills.
• Knowledge and experience of international principles and best practice related to communities and social responsibility e.g. International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), UN Global Compact, UN Millennium Development Goals, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
• Computer literacy in Microsoft programs and other IT programs
• Experience in auditing/measuring sustainability performance an asset
Qualified candidates are requested to forward a cover letter and resume to hr.van@teck.com before July 18, 2011.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Teck respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information.
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NatureBridge.
CA – California, San Francisco
Founded in 1971 and based in San Francisco, NatureBridge is the largest residential environmental education partner of the National Park Service. Its mission is to inspire personal connections to the…
Salary: non-disclosed. Date posted: 06/02/2011
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