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WE’RE HIRING!   Western Regional Representative Do you want to be part of an energetic, inspired, and creative team that is making a huge difference in our world? Are you deeply moved by our current environmental crises? Do you follow the movement of climate advocates who are calling for a dramatic increase in nature based solutions to climate change? Are you well versed in the language of ESG and want to devote your time to something that is making a measurable impact in the world?   Do you have a love for humanity and care about ending poverty? Are you fulfilled by working as a team to support people in discovering their purpose and living into their aspirations? Are you a bold, strategic thinker? What if you could bridge people's deepest passions with the world’s greatest needs?  If this sounds like you, this position might be just what you are looking for. As part of a team of fundraisers, a Regional Representative at...

Western States Campaign Coordinator Union of Concerned Scientists Oakland, CA   Are you ready to take the science off the shelf and get it out into the world where it can make a difference?  Are you a strategist who can mobilize scientists and activists to take on the biggest, most harmful industries and win? Can you build leadership in the scientific community and help the environmental movement become a movement for racial justice? The Union of Concerned Scientists seeks a talented organizer to create and run science-based advocacy campaigns that recruit and develop the capacity of experts and activists, deepen and draw on the strength of partnerships with allied organizations, and make a material difference in the western states on climate, energy, transportation, and water. Responsibilities Direct outreach components of the Western States campaigns on vehicles, fuels, energy, climate, and water issues. Engage UCS supporters, members, and...

Senior Development Officer, Planned Giving Development Department Union of Concerned Scientists Washington, DC, Cambridge, MA, Oakland, CA     The Position 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 Senior 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, charitable remainder trusts, and other...

Terraformation is hiring a Site Maintenance Technician/Infrastructure Assistant to support ourbasic infrastructure at our Kona, North Kohala, and Waimea locations. Kona is currently theprimary site. The job is to support the Infrastructure Manager in providing maintenance, repairsand basic infrastructure for our forestry team. We have plant nurseries, an off-grid seed bank,irrigation systems, and field equipment to maintain. Responsibilities: Irrigation/Plumbing installation and repairs Basic carpentry work and repairs Maintenance of tools and equipment Maintenance of mechanical equipment- small engines and UTV/ATVs. Keeping storage organized and clean, empty trash Landscaping and rock work Painting/cleaning Flexibility around job duties Minimum Qualifications Ability to work outdoors and lift 50+ pounds 4 years of experience in maintenance fields including: handyman, construction, site Maintenance, irrigation installation, general mechanic Knowledge of safe use of...

OVERVIEW SEI is seeking a Communications & Marketing Manager to support SEI and our sustainability-focused K through Workforce programs. This is a full-time position based out of our main office in San Rafael, CA. Typical working hours are Monday-Friday, include occasional travel and field support, and require flexibility for occasional evening and weekend work. The Communications & Marketing Manager reports to and supports the activities of SEI’s Executive Director and other program directors in addition to leading communications and marketing strategy for the organization as a whole.   IMPACT In this position, you will play an integral role across our organization, working closely with its leadership and program teams, shining a light on our critical work building leaders to drive sustainability solutions. You will lead a small team with allocation to support communications initiatives and, together, work to advance our communications,...

Job Mission:  The mission of the company is to create 3B acres of new forest to solve climate change.  The Recruitment team contributes to this mission by:   Having a deep understanding of our global hiring needs while attracting quality talent who will contribute to our company’s mission of saving the planet.  We focus on providing an outstanding candidate experience designed to hire the best talent, quickly and efficiently.    The Senior Recruiter is highly visible across the organization and requires close partnership with hiring managers and business leaders from all departments.  You will stay close to current and upcoming talent needs, while aligning with the Head of Talent to continuously improve on our recruitment strategies, processes and systems.     Responsibilities: Provide outstanding candidate and hiring manager experience around the world. Ensure candidates have a clear understanding of the specific roles and responsibilities, and always provide candidates...

WattTime is working on an ambitious project to estimate emissions from power plants around the world using satellite imagery and we want your help getting us there. This role is a unique opportunity to impact significant emissions reduction efforts across industries globally and with the speed only cutting edge technology and collaboration makes possible. We have a strong base: We work on this project in partnership with TransitionZero, a collaborative effort we began in 2019 thru a Google AI Impact Challenge Award.  The work is revolutionary: This project inspired and supports the Climate TRACE coalition, a group of 11 organizations and former U.S. Vice President Al Gore which recently released the world’s first  electricity emissions inventory . This is  work  with radical transparency and increased granularity that everyone from world leaders to activists in every country can use to inform climate work. ...

Organization Overview Confluence Philanthropy is a non-profit, membership-based network with a mission to transform the practice of investing by aligning capital with our community’s values of sustainability, equity, and justice. Members include private, public, and community foundations; family offices; individual donors; and their values-aligned investment advisors representing over $3.5T in managed capital. Our members are committed to full values alignment across all asset classes in their portfolios when prudent and feasible. Based in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Latin America, and East Africa, Confluence members collectively invest around the world. Position Overview The  Digital Associate is primarily responsible for designing and implementing online/email marketing and social media content. The position is ideal for a tech-savvy and well-organized digital communications professional who has experience with email campaign platforms, social media, Adobe...

The Director of Development & Communications will oversee a comprehensive communications program consistent with Confluence Philanthropy's values-aligned investment mission and develop and execute on annual fundraising plans. Confluence Philanthropy’s mission is to transform the practice of investing by aligning capital with its community’s values of sustainability, equity, and justice. Its goal is to build a vibrant community of practice and support its members to learn from each other, connect, collaborate, and influence the flow of capital to ultimately transform the practice of investing. It strongly encourages peer learning, resource sharing, and leadership development. Confluence Philanthropy supports and catalyzes a membership network of private, public, and community foundations; family offices; individual donors; and their values-aligned investment advisors representing more than $92 billion in philanthropic assets under management, and over $3.5...

About Terraformation At Terraformation, we care passionately about solving the climate crisis.   Even as the world scrambles to wean off fossil fuels, we must also draw carbon back out of the atmosphere to stay within our remaining carbon budget. Trees are the most immediate, affordable, and scalable tool for doing this.  Our mission is to accelerate natural carbon capture through forestry tech. We help partners secure diverse native seed supply, tackle freshwater shortages with solar-powered desalination technology, and use open source software for long-term forest health monitoring. Our partnerships focus exclusively on native ecosystem restoration. By providing forest creators across the globe with these and other tools, we aim to catalyze restoration of 3 billion acres of degraded forest and dry land ecosystems, and activate the most massive carbon drawdown effort on the planet.  Read more about Terraformation on our blog: https://www.terraformation.com/blog Job Mission...

About Terraformation At Terraformation, we care passionately about solving the climate crisis.   Even as the world scrambles to wean off fossil fuels, we must also draw carbon back out of the atmosphere to stay within our remaining carbon budget. Trees are the most immediate, affordable, and scalable tool for doing this.  Our mission is to accelerate natural carbon capture through forestry tech. We help partners secure diverse native seed supply, tackle freshwater shortages with solar-powered desalination technology, and use open source software for long-term forest health monitoring. Our partnerships focus exclusively on native ecosystem restoration. By providing forest creators across the globe with these and other tools, we aim to catalyze restoration of 3 billion acres of degraded forest and dry land ecosystems, and activate the most massive carbon drawdown effort on the planet.  Read more about Terraformation on our blog: https://www.terraformation.com/blog Job Mission...

Research Associate Intern TERM: 1 year Center for Science and Democracy Union of Concerned Scientists Washington, DC     The Position 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.   The Center for Science and Democracy (CSD) at UCS is hiring a research intern to help us fight for strong protections and rights for federal...

Qualifications and Experience Three to five years of relevant and comparable experience in nonprofit organizations, coalitions, and advocacy work, including experience working with a diverse set of groups—from grassroots activists to policy experts, outreach, and communications staff.   We believe experience matters and is equally as important as formalized education. While a Bachelor’s degree preferred, it is not required.   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking, meeting facilitation, and ability to interact professionally and sensitively with individuals with a wide range of experiences, skills, backgrounds, and responsibilities.   Familiarity with food and farm policy, racial equity issues in the food system, and community food systems preferred.   Ability to build solid relationships with teammates, partners, and specialists in different areas by fostering teamwork,...

About Terraformation At Terraformation, we care passionately about solving the climate crisis.   Even as the world scrambles to wean off fossil fuels, we must also draw carbon back out of the atmosphere to stay within our remaining carbon budget. Trees are the most immediate, affordable, and scalable tool for doing this.  Our mission is to accelerate natural carbon capture through forestry tech. We help partners secure diverse native seed supply, tackle freshwater shortages with solar-powered desalination technology, and use open source software for long-term forest health monitoring. Our partnerships focus exclusively on native ecosystem restoration. By providing forest creators across the globe with these and other tools, we aim to catalyze restoration of 3 billion acres of degraded forest and dry land ecosystems, and activate the most massive carbon drawdown effort on the planet.  Read more about Terraformation on our blog: https://www.terraformation.com/blog Job Mission...

Position Overview: The Climate Finance Director will be a key member of the firm's industry leading Climate Change Investment Working Group. You will be responsible for the research, analysis, and for providing expert guidance to the larger organization, and their members. As the Director, you will provide the analytical foundation for the program, ensuring the firm's work aligns with other net zero initiatives, policy changes, financing breakthroughs. It will also support climate working group members with insights and resources, supporting and further accelerating their leadership. This role will directly engage policymakers, financiers, and philanthropists. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in climate finance, climate-related policy, and partnership building. ​ Key Responsibilities Climate Finance and Policy Research and Analysis: Lead the analysis and program development around the financial implications of climate change and what is needed to...

Communications Intern TERM: One year Communications Department Union of Concerned Scientists Cambridge, MA office     The Position 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.   The Communications department at UCS is responsible for promoting our scientists’ research to a variety of audiences, and helping our members and supporters connect and engage with our work. Our 30-person team seeks a motivated intern who will help create, edit, and manage the...

Administrative and Events Associate Development Department Union of Concerned Scientists Cambridge, MA or Oakland, CA   The Position 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 is seeking an Administrative and Events Associate to provide support to our Major Gifts and Donor Events teams. The seven-person Major Gifts team manages a portfolio of about 400 individuals and family foundations, while the four-person Engagement & Events team...

Digital Marketing Manager Communications Department Union of Concerned Scientists Cambridge, MA (preferred) or Washington, DC Office     The Position 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.   Are you up for the challenge of transforming climate despair into climate action? Can you distill nuanced ideas into inspiring messaging that will attract new audiences to our work? Can you help a science-based nonprofit stand out in the crowded field of...

Senior UI Designer (Volunteer, Remote) Note : The following is an opportunity for flexible, part-time, volunteer work to address climate change. Please DO NOT APPLY if you are only looking for paid employment. A 6-month commitment is preferred. This is a remote-from-home position.  Do you have 5+ years of experience in UI design across mobile and web apps? Do you have team leadership experience? Do you want to make an impact? Are you motivated by working with smart and talented individuals who are creating a better world? Do you want to contribute 5-10 hours a week, working remotely on your own flexible schedule with our far-flung, diverse team? Who We Are Earth Hero is a global all-volunteer nonprofit organization with users in 153 countries. We exist to make it easy to act on climate change. The climate emergency we currently face requires adequate and immediate action. It is one of the most threatening crises of our time. To rise to the challenge, we...