Job Listings

Team Assistant

The United Nations Environment Programme, Division of Regional Cooperation at the Regional Office for North America at the Washington DC Duty Station is seeking a Team Assistant to assist the Regional Director, Programme Assistant and RONA staff in day-to-day activities and program work, and to manage front desk operations. To apply, please send a completed United Nations P.11 or Galaxy Personal History Form with a cover letter to: recruitment@unon.org and copy to Leanne.Rios@unep.org. The application deadline is January 4, 2012.

Switzer Environmental Fellowships

The Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation will award Switzer Environmental Fellowships to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California, whose studies are directed toward improving environmental quality and who demonstrate the potential for leadership in their field. Switzer Fellows receive $15,000 for their academic studies, and access to other leadership and professional development grants and benefits beyond the fellowship award. The application deadline is January 15, 2012.

Rhode Island State Director

Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are seeking an energetic and experienced director to oversee their operations in Rhode Island. The Director will develop and oversee programs and campaigns, including legislative and electoral campaigns, community and coalition organizing, policy development, and research and education programs; provide direction to local and state campaigns; and work in partnership with national staff to implement local and state elements of national campaigns and programs. To apply, please send letter of interest and resume to bostoncwa@cleanwater.org.

Community Organizer

The Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN) seeks a Community Organizer, who will be a member of the organizing team and will support Chinese community members to lead campaigns for social and climate justice. Through various strategies, the organizer supports members to get involved in the organization, deepen their skills and abilities, and build power through collective action. To apply, please submit resume, cover letter, and 3 references to Timmy Lu at apen@apen4ej.org.

Development Director

The Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN) seeks a Development Director to lead APEN’s overall resource development and communications strategies to ensure the ongoing growth of APEN’s financial and supporter base. The Development Director will be required to fulfill the day-to-day responsibilities of foundation, individual gifts and communication programs as needed. To apply, please submit resume, cover letter, short writing sample and 3 references to Timmy Lu at apen@apen4ej.org.

Environmental Health Organizer for NYC Green Schools Campaign

The Center for Health, Environment & Justice (CHEJ) is seeking a part-time campaign organizer (2.5 days per week) with campaign organizing skills to assist two CHEJ staff, located in the New York City and Albany area field offices, for a New York City campaign to green schools and pass green schools policies. People of color and women are encouraged to apply. Send cover letter and resume to Sharon Franklin at sfranklin@chej.org.

Program Associate – Agrobiodiversity and Biocultural Landscapes

The Christensen Fund is seeking a Program Associate to assist the Director of Grantmaking and Executive Director and coordinate with the Program Associate for Bay Area and Global Collaborations to realize global grantmaking. The position will support the work around the Agrobiodiversity & Food Sovereignty and Biocultural Landscapes tracks, and also provide assistance with learning and communications efforts. To apply, please submit a letter of interest outlining your relevant experience and financial requirements with a resume to programresumes@christensenfund.org by November 27, 2011.

Fund Development Director

Environmental Health Coalition is seeking a dynamic, experienced fund development professional to design and implement an ambitious fundraising strategy. The successful applicant will possess a deep commitment to environmental justice and a demonstrated ability to organize multi-year, multi-million dollar development programs. To apply, you may email resume with cover letter and one submitted grant proposal as a writing sample to ehc@environmentalhealth.org.

Program Officer - Groundswell Fund

Groundswell Fund, a project of Tides Center, seeks a Program Officer responsible for supporting Groundswell’s three funds: the Catalyst Fund: Resources for Women of Color in Reproductive Justice, the Reproductive Justice Fund, and the Community Midwifery Fund. The Program Officer advances strategic grantmaking that maximizes the impact of donor giving on constituency/base building and movement building to effectively accelerate policy and systems change. To apply, please send resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and a list of three references to Vanessa Daniel at info@groundswellfund.org by December 1, 2011.

Staff Scientist - Pesticide Action Network North America

Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA) is seeking a Staff Scientist to manage and develop its Grassroots Science Program. This position combines technical and scientific expertise with communications, community engagement, and campaigning. You’ll therefore need to be committed both to doing good science and to building public will for systems change. To apply, please submit an email with attached letter of interest in working with PANNA, a resume with work experience and salary history (required) and both technical and lay writing samples — to heather@panna.org.

Safe Energy Program Director - Physicians for Social Responsibility

Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) seeks a program director for PSR’s Safe Energy Program to educate Congress, media and the public about the economic, health and proliferation risks associated with nuclear reactors and to promote safe, clean renewable energy and efficiency as the lasting solution to climate change. The salary for this position is competitive and includes a generous benefits package. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to employment@psr.org.