Climate Action Now (CAN) is seeking a versatile climate champion to create impactful actions that let concerned citizens (&ldquo;CANdoers&rdquo;) fight climate change with just a few touches on their phones.
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What we offer
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">An opportunity to make a big difference on climate change</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">$55,000 - $70,000 starting annual salary</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">401(k) contributions</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">4 weeks of vacation/sick leave</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">100% remote work. A high-speed Internet connection is essential for this job!</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Flexible hours, but you should work mostly during our office hours (9-6 PT)</li>
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What we need
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">4-year college degree with 2 years work experience after college, or Master&rsquo;s Degree with 1 year work experience pre/post degree. Preference will be given to candidates with degrees in Journalism, Communications, Sustainability/Environment, and/or Advocacy.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Excellent writing and storytelling skills</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Strong technical and analytical skills</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Passionate commitment to solving the climate crisis</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A positive, sociable personality, as this role involves working with volunteers and the public</li>
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Who we are
Climate Action Now is the publisher of the leading app -- <a href="https://can.app.link/am8yC5e7Nfb">Climate Action Now</a> -- for citizen advocacy on climate.&nbsp; CANdoers take exponentially more action than citizens using conventional forms of advocacy like web forms. In just three years, CANdoers have:
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<li>Taken over 2,220,000 actions</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Sent over 1,980,000 messages to political, regulatory, and business leaders</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Planted over 230,000 trees</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Helped pass critical climate legislation, regulations, and policy. (<a style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href="https://www.youtube.com/@climateactionnow5142/shorts">Video testimonials</a>.)</li>
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While other climate apps focus on individual behaviors, we are laser-focused on bringing about systemic change. We have demonstrated again and again that CANdoers help pass critical legislation and regulations -- actions necessary to create the speed and scale needed to solve the climate crisis.
We&rsquo;re <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueXjsRHA8VM">making a difference</a> -- and you can be a BIG part of that!
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What you'll do
As our Director of Content, your primary focus will be to ensure that CANdoers receive a steady stream of timely, relevant, well-researched, and well-written messages to send to political, regulatory, business, and other leaders advocating action on climate.&nbsp; Every week, you&rsquo;ll:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Train, coach, and inspire our wonderful team of volunteer Action Creators.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Review and edit their actions to ensure they follow our editorial guidelines and are configured properly for the CAN app.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Research and write the first draft of our weekly newsletter to inspire readers to action, and create the key actions for CANdoers to take in the upcoming week.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Strategize with senior staff ways to increase our impact and expand our reach.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Assist leaders of other climate organizations who use our platform to advance shared goals.</li>
</ul>
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Who You Are and Why You&rsquo;ll Be Successful
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">You&rsquo;re an excellent writer, an active listener, and have a sociable personality.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">You like translating complex ideas into concise, easy-to-take actions for CANdoers.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">You love thinking deeply about big problems, writing concise, persuasive prose, and working with other people to make the world a better place.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">You&rsquo;ve likely had several years of experience in a communications role for a nonprofit, advocacy organization, media organization, public relations firm, or political campaign.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">You have a passion for all forms of communication, such as SEO, social media, audio, and video, and likely have experience with the associated tools and techniques.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">You can work alone on a computer for long periods. This isn&rsquo;t a great job for highly extroverted people. You will have lots of interaction with others, but most of the time you&rsquo;ll be reading, thinking, and writing.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">You are comfortable with powerful online tools. No coding is required. If you have ever generated database reports or created a moderately complicated Excel spreadsheet model, you&rsquo;ll have no problem with our systems.</li>
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How to apply
Please send an email to <a href="mailto:support@climateactionnow.com">CANcareers@climateactionnow.com</a> with a resume and cover letter explaining why this is a good fit for you. We look forward to hearing from you!
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zrbm6hQEuv1xy1rjKCJmptfn5m_jJFn0EZVkEJGUOnU/edit">More Information</a>

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Director of Content

Job Posting: Field &amp; Lab Technician
 
Summary
Hudson Carbon, a mission-driven research non-profit based in Hudson, New York, is seeking a new team member for our lab &amp; field crew. The Lab &amp; Field Technician will work with Research Director(s), Lab Manager, and other Technicians to manage field work and assist in our soil carbon lab.
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Job Description&nbsp;
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<li class="li6">Efficiently and effectively perform various lab and field protocols.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li6">Efficiently and effectively use sieves, analytical scales, and other lab equipment.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li6">Operate GHG flux and soil coring equipment </li>
<li class="li6">Organize, label, and store samples for further use.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li6">Maintain accurate lab records.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li6">Accurately collect and report data from samples.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li6">Assist in inventory upkeep and lab maintenance tasks.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li6">Assist in field equipment upkeep and maintenance </li>
<li class="li6">Opportunity may arise to collect and breakdown soil cores.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Key Qualities/Skills&nbsp;
<ul class="ul1">
<li class="li9">Must be incredibly detail oriented, capable of maintaining focus in a busy environment.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Must have the ability to organize and methodically perform repetitive tasks.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Patience and precision are required. Must be willing to take the time to do things correctly.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Must be able to rigorously follow procedures and maintain the integrity of the research process.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Troubleshooting skills and collaboration will be needed when issues arise.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Must be honest and forward about mistakes, to protect the reliability of results.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Bring an easy-going and friendly attitude to work and be excited to contribute to the team.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Must be independently motivated, with a strong work ethic.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Previous lab experience is a plus.</li>
<li class="li9">Must have a passion for science, particularly at the intersection of agriculture, ecology, and climate change. </li>
</ul>
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About Hudson Carbon
Hudson Carbon is an on-farm research institute and soil lab based at Old Mud Creek Farm &amp; The Churchtown Dairy, in Hudson, New York. Our work is focused on developing and implementing research projects that are aimed at better understanding the dynamics of soil &amp; biomass carbon, and greenhouse gas cycling in regenerative, organic agricultural systems &amp; regenerative forest management. Beyond contributing to the literature, our goal is to operationalize our research to catalyze the adoption of regenerative organic agriculture and forestry as a solution to climate change, ecological degradation, and food sovereignty. We achieve this by contributing to state and federal policy development, and collaborating on food system development projects more broadly.&nbsp; To that end, we work with world-class research institutions like Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory, The Woodwell Climate Research Center, the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, as well as other local and regional stakeholders, including farmers, land conservancies, cooperative extensions, and state &amp; federal legislators. Hudson Carbon was founded and built by organic farmers, bringing a unique perspective to the space, grounded in practical domain knowledge, systems-thinking, and a passion for ecologically-minded agricultural production.
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Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter, as well as any other relevant resources highlighting your skills and experience, to: <a href="mailto:matt@hudsoncarbon.com">matt@hudsoncarbon.com</a>

Field & Lab Technician

Job Summary
Hudson Carbon is hiring a Research Director to lead our research team in the design, planning, and execution of new and ongoing research projects. The Research Director will play an important role in developing and advancing research priorities, as well as developing and coordinating a team of researchers to carry out our work.
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Key Responsibilities
<ul class="ul1">
<li class="li2">Collaborate with the Executive Director, other HC research staff, and advisors, on developing research priorities.</li>
<li class="li2">Provide support to the research team in carrying out aspects of ongoing research projects, including problem-solving, experimental design, data analysis, participating in field and lab work, etc.</li>
<li class="li2">Design and develop successful grant proposals for new research projects, and effectively develop &amp; execute experimental designs and research plans.</li>
<li class="li2">Be able to develop detailed, precise and accurate project budgets.</li>
<li class="li2">Manage grant reporting requirements, and ensure that reports and supporting materials are submitted in a timely fashion.</li>
<li class="li2">Work with research team and collaborators at other organizations on developing manuscripts for publication.</li>
<li class="li2">Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies related to measurement, monitoring, reporting &amp; verification (MMRV) protocols for the voluntary carbon market, regulatory markets, and corporate insetting.</li>
<li class="li2">Work with the Executive Director and Policy Coordinator on policy initiatives related to our research.</li>
</ul>
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Education &amp; Experience
<ul class="ul1">
<li class="li2">PhD in biogeochemistry, soil science, or a related field of environmental/ecosystem science</li>
<li class="li2">Proficiency in the use of GIS software (preferably ArcGIS), including geospatial data processing and analysis workflows</li>
<li class="li2">Proficiency in statistics &amp; data science, including in the use of R &amp; Python languages</li>
<li class="li2">Experience with predictive soil mapping and/or greenhouse gas flux data analysis (eddy covariance &amp; chamber flux)</li>
<li class="li2">Experience in field research, including experimental design, field data collection, and data management &amp; analysis</li>
<li class="li2">Experience in writing successful research grant proposals</li>
</ul>
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The Ideal Candidate...
<ul class="ul1">
<li class="li2">Is inspired by the potential for regenerative organic agriculture, agroecology, sustainable forestry, and landscape restoration to address climate change, desertification, and other major threats to our planet's ecosystems.</li>
<li class="li2">Is a systems-thinker with an appreciation for the complexity of ecological systems, and a passion for holistic solutions.</li>
<li class="li2">Is a self starter that is comfortable problem-solving, troubleshooting, and learning new skills through practical application.</li>
<li class="li2">Is a team player who works well with others in a collaborative setting, and is open to learning from peers with a diverse set of skills and backgrounds.</li>
<li class="li2">Is organized, punctual, attentive to detail, and highly skilled at written and verbal communication.</li>
<li class="li2">Has a genuine interest in food and agriculture, particularly regenerative organic production systems, biodynamics, agroecology, and agroforestry.</li>
<li class="li2">Is interested in a unique opportunity to gain practical research experience with access to world-class advisors from reputable institutions, and to advance their career outside traditional academic programs.</li>
</ul>
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Compensation: $80K-$100K annual salary, based on experience, including a robust benefits package
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About Hudson Carbon
Hudson Carbon is an on-farm research institute and soil lab based at Old Mud Creek Farm &amp; The Churchtown Dairy, in Hudson, New York. Our work is focused on developing and implementing research projects that are aimed at better understanding the dynamics of soil &amp; biomass carbon, and greenhouse gas cycling in regenerative, organic agricultural systems &amp; regenerative forest management. Beyond contributing to the literature, our goal is to operationalize our research to catalyze the adoption of regenerative organic agriculture and forestry as a solution to climate change, ecological degradation, and food sovereignty. We achieve this by contributing to state and federal policy development, and collaborating on food system development projects more broadly.&nbsp; To that end, we work with world-class research institutions like Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory, The Woodwell Climate Research Center, the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, as well as other local and regional stakeholders, including farmers, land conservancies, cooperative extensions, and state &amp; federal legislators. Hudson Carbon was founded and built by organic farmers, bringing a unique perspective to the space, grounded in practical domain knowledge, systems-thinking, and a passion for ecologically-minded agricultural production.
&nbsp;
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter, as well as any other relevant resources highlighting your skills and experience, to: <a href="mailto:matt@hudsoncarbon.com">matt@hudsoncarbon.com</a>

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