Esalen Institute has the following full-time position available:
Director of Operations
Scope
Working closely with the Executive Director of Operations, the Operations Director
supports the mission and vision of Esalen Institute through the maintenance and upgrade
of its facilities, the production of its programs and the implementation of its long term
development plan construction projects.
General Accountabilities
Accountable for the smooth running and for meeting financial goals of the following
Esalen operation departments and areas of responsibility: Maintenance, Grounds, Farm &
Garden, Cabins, Program and Event Production and Property Development projects.
Accountable for contributing at a director level to the ongoing articulation of Esalen?s
strategic vision.
In partnership with the Director?s Group (Executive Director, Operations Director,
Programs Director and Guest Services Director), accountable for contributing to a
seamless and creative interface between Operations and the efforts of all other
departments at Esalen.
Accountable for providing leadership, performing annual reviews and articulating
performance improvement plans for all direct reports.
Reports directly to the Executive Director of Operations.
Specific Responsibilities
Model and exert leadership in the establishment and sustaining of core qualities
(diligence, competence, wisdom, maturity, clarity of communications, flexibility,
kindness, reliability, trustworthiness, compassion) and create an effective and
productive team atmosphere among the staff that report directly to the position.
Through one-on-one meetings, regularly scheduled team meetings and performance goal
setting and evaluations, ensure managers, coordinators and consultants in the following
departments meet or exceed their job requirements and/or agreements and follow Esalen?s
practices, policies and guest service standards:
Maintenance
Grounds
Farm & Garden
Cabins (housekeeping)
Program and Event Production
Property Development
Work with the Executive Director in the coordination of the Development Team and its
oversight of design, permitting, budgeting and bidding of all long term and routine
development projects on the property. Responsible for directly managing or causing to be
managed all development project resources, budgets and timelines.
Working closely with the Programs Director, responsible for providing leadership in
coordinating all program and other event production activities to ensure a high quality
experience to faculty and attendees.
Work closely with Accounting department in the following areas:
Review operation departments? monthly/quarterly/yearly budget performance and projections.
Work with Executive Director to oversee spending decisions in all operation departments?
GL accounts.
Provide (or cause to be provided) to the accounting department accurate and complete
records of all operation departments? purchases and revenues each month sufficient to
allow the preparation of accurate and timely accounting statements to the executive
leadership.
Working with the Human Resources Safety Coordinator, coordinating organizational efforts
to ensure compliance with Injury and Illness Prevention and Emergency Procedure programs
in all operation areas.
Participate in all regularly scheduled Director meetings and any other planning meetings
as required.
Oversee operation department managers in the updating of all procedural and training
materials.
Approve final hires in all operations areas that report to the position.
Personal Requirements
Excellent organizational, management and communication skills. Able to multi-task and be
extremely detail oriented.
Excellent computer skills, including experience working with Microsoft Word, Microsoft
Excel and database applications. Experience using Macintosh systems preferred.
Enjoy working with people; be friendly, helpful and patient.
Ability to stay calm in difficult situations.
Education and Experience
Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired
through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
Demonstrated ability to manage and lead others.
Four years or more direct experience working in operations and project management.
Two or more years experience overseeing construction and development projects.
Compensation
Compensation is $3,750 per month, plus housing if available or a housing allowance of
$1,350 per month. Full health benefits, FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and annual
vacation are provided. Esalen Institute also provides staff with a comprehensive range of
community benefits, including daily movement classes, ongoing visiting teacher and other
in-house programs, meals and discounts on workshops, bodywork and retail sales.
Application Process
Please email your resume, cover letter, references and any salary requirements
tojobs@esalen.org.
Application deadline: open until filled.
About Esalen
Established in 1962, Esalen quickly became a recognized leader in the development of
human potential. Our mission is to foster personal and social transformation.
Esalen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on any basis prohibited
by law.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Smart Solar Program Manager
Smart Solar Program Manager
Job Announcement
Please post until Jan 31, 2009
Community Energy Services Corporation
Community Energy Services is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to
building sustainable communities in the greater Bay Area through
innovative and hands-on energy and building improvement programs. We
work in partnership with cities, counties, and utilities to provide
these services in underserved and vulnerable communities.
We are looking for a program manager to run our new Smart Solar Program,
a solar and energy efficiency consumer education program that we are
piloting in Berkeley as part of the DOE's Solar America Cities. The
goals of this project are to (1) accelerate the adoption of solar
technology at the local level by engaging the City, vendors, consumers,
community-based organizations, and regulators; (2) provide a model for
other cities; and (3) promote solar technology among residents and local
businesses in Berkeley and the East Bay.
The Program Manager will be responsible for designing, planning,
staffing, and running the day-to-day operations of the Smart Solar
Program.
General:
Reporting to the Program Director, the Program Manager will be
responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of one or more
program(s). The Program Manager will also be responsible for helping
identify programmatic opportunities and assisting with strategies for
program development, evaluating program results and providing required
reports to funders.
Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, the
following:
General Program Planning and Management
* Prepare work plans and staffing requirements
* Develop and manage project and program budgets
* Prepare and track invoices
* Prepare program reports
* Coordinate with the Executive Director and other agency
managers as needed to ensure program success
Supervision
* Recruit and train staff as needed
* Supervise staff, interns, consultant and support staff, as
required
* Evaluate staff performance
* Ensure staff compliance with CESC personnel policies
* Manage subcontractors and service providers
* Assist staff with professional skills development and
advancement opportunities
Program Development and Coordination
* Represent CESC energy services programs at meetings with
funders, community leaders and public officials
* Coordinating agency programs with other agency program
managers
* Assist in designing new programs and modifying existing
programs
* Assist in developing proposals for new and innovative programs
Qualifications:
1) Education and Experience
* BA/BS in energy management, business, planning, engineering, or
related field
* Graduate degree or relevant certificates a plus
* Minimum three years experience in project management, with a
strong concentration in solar PV and/or solar thermal design and/or
installation
* Minimum of five years professional experience in the energy
field, preferably in providing or managing energy auditing or energy
system engineering activities for residential or commercial buildings
* Experience in program management, design, implementation, and
marketing
* Ability to perform financial analysis
Personal Skills:
* Excellent written and oral presentation skills
* Ability to develop strategic and innovative approaches to
program development, design and implementation
* Ability to use community organizing and marketing principles to
motivate and educate customers
* Familiarity with electric and gas utility structures, key energy
market and public policy issues, and self-generation incentive programs
administered by utilities and government
* Ability to work with a diverse group of planners, engineers,
technicians, and managers in business and government
* Ability to be adaptive, organized and resourceful
Status and Benefits:
* Full-time exempt position
* Health Insurance
* Generous paid Holidays and annual leave
* Simple IRA savings program and contributions
* A great team working in an exciting business environment
* Salary range $60-70,000, depending on experience
Application:
Please email resume, cover letter, and three professional references to
the contact below. Job open until filled. Interviews will be scheduled
beginning the week of January 12.
Contact:
Nikki Dove, Program Coordinator
Community Energy Services Corporation
Email: nikki@ebenergy.org
Please, no phone calls
Community Energy Services Corporation
CESC is a 501-c-3 nonprofit organization and licensed contractor
providing energy efficiency and low income home repair services in the
Bay Area. CESC offers a supportive and enthusiastic work environment.
It has a well-deserved reputation in the Bay Area for providing high
quality, low-cost services to the public. CESC is poised to take
advantage of emerging opportunities to provide more energy and home
repair services that promote sustainable communities.
Job Announcement
Please post until Jan 31, 2009
Community Energy Services Corporation
Community Energy Services is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to
building sustainable communities in the greater Bay Area through
innovative and hands-on energy and building improvement programs. We
work in partnership with cities, counties, and utilities to provide
these services in underserved and vulnerable communities.
We are looking for a program manager to run our new Smart Solar Program,
a solar and energy efficiency consumer education program that we are
piloting in Berkeley as part of the DOE's Solar America Cities. The
goals of this project are to (1) accelerate the adoption of solar
technology at the local level by engaging the City, vendors, consumers,
community-based organizations, and regulators; (2) provide a model for
other cities; and (3) promote solar technology among residents and local
businesses in Berkeley and the East Bay.
The Program Manager will be responsible for designing, planning,
staffing, and running the day-to-day operations of the Smart Solar
Program.
General:
Reporting to the Program Director, the Program Manager will be
responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of one or more
program(s). The Program Manager will also be responsible for helping
identify programmatic opportunities and assisting with strategies for
program development, evaluating program results and providing required
reports to funders.
Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, the
following:
General Program Planning and Management
* Prepare work plans and staffing requirements
* Develop and manage project and program budgets
* Prepare and track invoices
* Prepare program reports
* Coordinate with the Executive Director and other agency
managers as needed to ensure program success
Supervision
* Recruit and train staff as needed
* Supervise staff, interns, consultant and support staff, as
required
* Evaluate staff performance
* Ensure staff compliance with CESC personnel policies
* Manage subcontractors and service providers
* Assist staff with professional skills development and
advancement opportunities
Program Development and Coordination
* Represent CESC energy services programs at meetings with
funders, community leaders and public officials
* Coordinating agency programs with other agency program
managers
* Assist in designing new programs and modifying existing
programs
* Assist in developing proposals for new and innovative programs
Qualifications:
1) Education and Experience
* BA/BS in energy management, business, planning, engineering, or
related field
* Graduate degree or relevant certificates a plus
* Minimum three years experience in project management, with a
strong concentration in solar PV and/or solar thermal design and/or
installation
* Minimum of five years professional experience in the energy
field, preferably in providing or managing energy auditing or energy
system engineering activities for residential or commercial buildings
* Experience in program management, design, implementation, and
marketing
* Ability to perform financial analysis
Personal Skills:
* Excellent written and oral presentation skills
* Ability to develop strategic and innovative approaches to
program development, design and implementation
* Ability to use community organizing and marketing principles to
motivate and educate customers
* Familiarity with electric and gas utility structures, key energy
market and public policy issues, and self-generation incentive programs
administered by utilities and government
* Ability to work with a diverse group of planners, engineers,
technicians, and managers in business and government
* Ability to be adaptive, organized and resourceful
Status and Benefits:
* Full-time exempt position
* Health Insurance
* Generous paid Holidays and annual leave
* Simple IRA savings program and contributions
* A great team working in an exciting business environment
* Salary range $60-70,000, depending on experience
Application:
Please email resume, cover letter, and three professional references to
the contact below. Job open until filled. Interviews will be scheduled
beginning the week of January 12.
Contact:
Nikki Dove, Program Coordinator
Community Energy Services Corporation
Email: nikki@ebenergy.org
Please, no phone calls
Community Energy Services Corporation
CESC is a 501-c-3 nonprofit organization and licensed contractor
providing energy efficiency and low income home repair services in the
Bay Area. CESC offers a supportive and enthusiastic work environment.
It has a well-deserved reputation in the Bay Area for providing high
quality, low-cost services to the public. CESC is poised to take
advantage of emerging opportunities to provide more energy and home
repair services that promote sustainable communities.
CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
DECEMBER 2008 PLEASE CIRCULATE
CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are seeking a part-time Community Organizer to be based in the Stockton area to organize communities in the Northern San Joaquin Valley on issues related to drinking water and public health. Clean Water Action (CWA) is a national citizens’ organization working for clean, safe, affordable water, prevention of health threatening pollution, creation of environmentally safe jobs and businesses, and empowerment of people to make democracy work. Clean Water Fund (CWF) is a national research and education organization which promotes the public interest on issues relating to water, waste and toxics.
Primary responsibilities:
• Identify, recruit and train Latino leaders and advocates in the northern San Joaquin Valley in the Latino Leadership Series being developed in partnership with the Community Water Center and Latino Issues Forum
• Plan, organize, promote and conduct community meetings on issues related to water quality and community health.
• Develop training materials and presentations for community members and local water boards on issues and data relating to drinking water quality and regulation, water board management and upcoming legislation
• Advocate for needed changes before local, regional and state decision-making bodies
• Assist in public relations and media activities for project work in the Central Valley.
• Assist with fundraising activities as needed.
• Participate in program strategy development and planning meetings.
Qualifications:
• Paid or volunteer experience in issue organizing and/or electoral campaigns.
• Excellent bi-lingual (Spanish and English) oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with water and/or environmental issues desirable.
• Dedication to environmental and social justice issues affecting communities in the Central Valley.
Compensation:
• Full-time equivalent salary in middle 30’s, depending on experience. Attractive benefit package provided.
To Apply:
• Mail or email your resume to Miriam Gordon at mgordon@cleanwater.org or Clean Water Action, 111 New Montgomery Street, #600, San Francisco CA 94105. CWA and CWF are equal opportunity employers. Include one writing sample in English and one in Spanish. Position open until filled.
CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are seeking a part-time Community Organizer to be based in the Stockton area to organize communities in the Northern San Joaquin Valley on issues related to drinking water and public health. Clean Water Action (CWA) is a national citizens’ organization working for clean, safe, affordable water, prevention of health threatening pollution, creation of environmentally safe jobs and businesses, and empowerment of people to make democracy work. Clean Water Fund (CWF) is a national research and education organization which promotes the public interest on issues relating to water, waste and toxics.
Primary responsibilities:
• Identify, recruit and train Latino leaders and advocates in the northern San Joaquin Valley in the Latino Leadership Series being developed in partnership with the Community Water Center and Latino Issues Forum
• Plan, organize, promote and conduct community meetings on issues related to water quality and community health.
• Develop training materials and presentations for community members and local water boards on issues and data relating to drinking water quality and regulation, water board management and upcoming legislation
• Advocate for needed changes before local, regional and state decision-making bodies
• Assist in public relations and media activities for project work in the Central Valley.
• Assist with fundraising activities as needed.
• Participate in program strategy development and planning meetings.
Qualifications:
• Paid or volunteer experience in issue organizing and/or electoral campaigns.
• Excellent bi-lingual (Spanish and English) oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with water and/or environmental issues desirable.
• Dedication to environmental and social justice issues affecting communities in the Central Valley.
Compensation:
• Full-time equivalent salary in middle 30’s, depending on experience. Attractive benefit package provided.
To Apply:
• Mail or email your resume to Miriam Gordon at mgordon@cleanwater.org or Clean Water Action, 111 New Montgomery Street, #600, San Francisco CA 94105. CWA and CWF are equal opportunity employers. Include one writing sample in English and one in Spanish. Position open until filled.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Health and Environmental Funders Network California Coordinator Job, SF
HEFN-California Coordinator Job Posting
A program of the Consultative Group on Biological Diversity
HEFN is hiring! Please find below and attached an announcement of a part-time employment opportunity based in San Francisco, CA. Please share this notice with others who might be interested.
HEFN California Coordinator Job Announcement
December 20, 2008
The Health and Environmental Funders Network (HEFN) seeks a half-time (20 hours/week) coordinator to support HEFN’s California Working Group. The HEFN California Coordinator will work within the office of the Consultative Group on Biological Diversity at the Presidio in San Francisco, California.
Job Title: California Coordinator, Health and Environmental Funders Network
Reports to: HEFN Coordinator
Status: Part-Time Employee of the Consultative Group on Biological Diversity
The Health and Environmental Funders Network (HEFN) is a network of funders committed to grantmaking at the nexus of environment and health. HEFN helps funders learn and work together in support of healthier people, ecosystems, and communities. HEFN provides information and updates for its members, organizes funder events, does outreach in philanthropy, and supports funders in collaborating around shared goal or projects. HEFN does not make grants nor does it recommend grants or grant-seeking organizations to funders. The HEFN-California working group supports learning and collaboration among funders doing grantmaking on environmental health and environmental justice in California. HEFN’s main office is in Bethesda, Maryland. HEFN is a program of the Consultative Group on Biological Diversity (CGBD), which is based in San Francisco, CA.
Major Responsibilities of the HEFN-California Coordinator:
Maintain HEFN-CA operations, including through management of listserv, regular updating of HEFN-CA page(s) on HEFN website, and through fundraising, including proposal development and reporting.
Organize an annual HEFN-CA convening, including staffing a planning committee, reaching out to current and prospective participants; identifying themes, speakers, workshops and site visits; preparing background and conference materials; and handling logistics in conjunction with HEFN and CGBD staff.
Support HEFN-CA steering committee to enable them to provide effective leadership. Facilitate development and implementation of an annual workplan. Coordinate calls and meetings, agendas, and implementation of action items. Support funder leaders in outreach and in new leadership development.
Support the HEFN-CA learning community: Work with HEFN-CA leaders and HEFN/CGBD staff to organize funder calls, develop programming for funder meetings, facilitate information-sharing and communications using the HEFN-CA listserv and other HEFN communications vehicles, and undertake outreach activities designed to build the learning community and HEFN-CA membership.
Support strategic collaboration among HEFN-CA funders to maximize philanthropic impact and support effective local and statewide policy action on critical issues and opportunities. Work with steering committee and members to identify priority issues for funder collaboration, research and provide information on key issues, developments, opportunities; support funder collaboration in priority areas. Issues of current interest include (a) AB32 and effective engagement of environmental justice communities and concerns in state climate policy; (b) chemicals policy reform; (c) cumulative impacts; (d) water; and (e) diesel emissions and air quality.
Build knowledge base: Undertake ongoing tracking and analysis of investments in philanthropy related to EHEJ in California (in conjunction with HEFN’s national grants tracking project and consultants as needed). Facilitate HEFN-CA members’ uses of grants tracking data in decision-making and collaboration. Encourage grantmakers and grantseekers to share information, profiles, and resources through HEFN’s website.
Support HEFN-CA information-sharing and collaboration within HEFN, CGBD, and the broader philanthropic community. Work with HEFN and CGBD national staff to integrate HEFN-CA in broader funder learning and collaboration. As time permits, the HEFN California Coordinator may represent HEFN-CA or HEFN at events and may serve as a liaison between the HEFN community and other funders, members of the non-governmental community, or others.
Qualifications
§ Education: A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required; a relevant academic specialty (such as environmental studies, environmental sciences, or public health) would be helpful.
§ Experience and knowledge: The candidate must have at least five years of relevant work experience, preferably in a foundation setting, or in a related nonprofit, public policy and/or community organizing field. Knowledge of California’s foundation landscape and of the environmental health and environmental justice field is highly desirable.
§ Communications and Facilitation Skills: Superior interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills are required, as are excellent meeting facilitation and team management abilities. Familiarity with virtual and online communications tools a plus.
§ Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize and balance multiple demands.
§ General: Strong candidates will be highly motivated, able to work independently, equally comfortable leading or contributing to team efforts. A collegial working style, positive energy, respectful stance towards all, and a sense of humor are highly prized.
This description should not be construed to contain every function or responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job classification. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.
Compensation: Compensation will be provided commensurate with responsibilities and experience. The California coordinator will be a permanent part-time employee of the Consultative Group on Biological Diversity, which is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with CGBD personnel policy, CGBD permanent part-time employees receive no benefits for the first year of employment but are entitled to health benefits from the second year of employment on.
Applications: To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter via email to hefn@hefn.org by Friday, January 16, 2009. No telephone calls, please.
____________
Kathy Sessions
Coordinator
Health and Environmental Funders Network (HEFN)
4805 St. Elmo Avenue, Second Floor
Bethesda, MD 20814
tel: (301) 656-7651
fax: (301) 656-7652
email: ksessions@hefn.org
websites: www.hefn.org; www.cgbd.org
HEFN is a program of the Consultative Group on Biological Diversity (CGBD).
A program of the Consultative Group on Biological Diversity
HEFN is hiring! Please find below and attached an announcement of a part-time employment opportunity based in San Francisco, CA. Please share this notice with others who might be interested.
HEFN California Coordinator Job Announcement
December 20, 2008
The Health and Environmental Funders Network (HEFN) seeks a half-time (20 hours/week) coordinator to support HEFN’s California Working Group. The HEFN California Coordinator will work within the office of the Consultative Group on Biological Diversity at the Presidio in San Francisco, California.
Job Title: California Coordinator, Health and Environmental Funders Network
Reports to: HEFN Coordinator
Status: Part-Time Employee of the Consultative Group on Biological Diversity
The Health and Environmental Funders Network (HEFN) is a network of funders committed to grantmaking at the nexus of environment and health. HEFN helps funders learn and work together in support of healthier people, ecosystems, and communities. HEFN provides information and updates for its members, organizes funder events, does outreach in philanthropy, and supports funders in collaborating around shared goal or projects. HEFN does not make grants nor does it recommend grants or grant-seeking organizations to funders. The HEFN-California working group supports learning and collaboration among funders doing grantmaking on environmental health and environmental justice in California. HEFN’s main office is in Bethesda, Maryland. HEFN is a program of the Consultative Group on Biological Diversity (CGBD), which is based in San Francisco, CA.
Major Responsibilities of the HEFN-California Coordinator:
Maintain HEFN-CA operations, including through management of listserv, regular updating of HEFN-CA page(s) on HEFN website, and through fundraising, including proposal development and reporting.
Organize an annual HEFN-CA convening, including staffing a planning committee, reaching out to current and prospective participants; identifying themes, speakers, workshops and site visits; preparing background and conference materials; and handling logistics in conjunction with HEFN and CGBD staff.
Support HEFN-CA steering committee to enable them to provide effective leadership. Facilitate development and implementation of an annual workplan. Coordinate calls and meetings, agendas, and implementation of action items. Support funder leaders in outreach and in new leadership development.
Support the HEFN-CA learning community: Work with HEFN-CA leaders and HEFN/CGBD staff to organize funder calls, develop programming for funder meetings, facilitate information-sharing and communications using the HEFN-CA listserv and other HEFN communications vehicles, and undertake outreach activities designed to build the learning community and HEFN-CA membership.
Support strategic collaboration among HEFN-CA funders to maximize philanthropic impact and support effective local and statewide policy action on critical issues and opportunities. Work with steering committee and members to identify priority issues for funder collaboration, research and provide information on key issues, developments, opportunities; support funder collaboration in priority areas. Issues of current interest include (a) AB32 and effective engagement of environmental justice communities and concerns in state climate policy; (b) chemicals policy reform; (c) cumulative impacts; (d) water; and (e) diesel emissions and air quality.
Build knowledge base: Undertake ongoing tracking and analysis of investments in philanthropy related to EHEJ in California (in conjunction with HEFN’s national grants tracking project and consultants as needed). Facilitate HEFN-CA members’ uses of grants tracking data in decision-making and collaboration. Encourage grantmakers and grantseekers to share information, profiles, and resources through HEFN’s website.
Support HEFN-CA information-sharing and collaboration within HEFN, CGBD, and the broader philanthropic community. Work with HEFN and CGBD national staff to integrate HEFN-CA in broader funder learning and collaboration. As time permits, the HEFN California Coordinator may represent HEFN-CA or HEFN at events and may serve as a liaison between the HEFN community and other funders, members of the non-governmental community, or others.
Qualifications
§ Education: A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required; a relevant academic specialty (such as environmental studies, environmental sciences, or public health) would be helpful.
§ Experience and knowledge: The candidate must have at least five years of relevant work experience, preferably in a foundation setting, or in a related nonprofit, public policy and/or community organizing field. Knowledge of California’s foundation landscape and of the environmental health and environmental justice field is highly desirable.
§ Communications and Facilitation Skills: Superior interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills are required, as are excellent meeting facilitation and team management abilities. Familiarity with virtual and online communications tools a plus.
§ Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize and balance multiple demands.
§ General: Strong candidates will be highly motivated, able to work independently, equally comfortable leading or contributing to team efforts. A collegial working style, positive energy, respectful stance towards all, and a sense of humor are highly prized.
This description should not be construed to contain every function or responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job classification. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.
Compensation: Compensation will be provided commensurate with responsibilities and experience. The California coordinator will be a permanent part-time employee of the Consultative Group on Biological Diversity, which is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with CGBD personnel policy, CGBD permanent part-time employees receive no benefits for the first year of employment but are entitled to health benefits from the second year of employment on.
Applications: To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter via email to hefn@hefn.org by Friday, January 16, 2009. No telephone calls, please.
____________
Kathy Sessions
Coordinator
Health and Environmental Funders Network (HEFN)
4805 St. Elmo Avenue, Second Floor
Bethesda, MD 20814
tel: (301) 656-7651
fax: (301) 656-7652
email: ksessions@hefn.org
websites: www.hefn.org; www.cgbd.org
HEFN is a program of the Consultative Group on Biological Diversity (CGBD).
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Teach Tomorrow in Oakland
TTO RESIDENTS PROGRAM
“By participating in the process of equity pedagogy, we come to see that every act of teaching is a multicultural encounter in which the diverse realities of our students’ lives can be both acknowledged and informed” (Howard, 1999).
One of the most important and clearly defined goals of the Oakland Unified School District is improved teaching and learning for all children, more than 94% of which are of color. The 2007 OUSD Teacher Recruitment, Retention, Quality and Distribution report has the following goal: “the racial, ethnic and gender diversity of district teachers will reflect the diversity of the district student population by 2012”. Epstein notes, “Teaching is both an education issue and a jobs issue. The school district is the largest employer in the city and 300 new teachers are hired in Oakland each year. This is a relatively well-paying and stable job, and Oakland families will benefit from such employment” (2008). Recruiting diverse, qualified Oakland residents with a long-term commitment to Oakland’s community will improve student success, teaching and learning, and increase both teacher and student retention.
The OUSD strategy team’s decision in 2007 to begin a project entitled “Invest in Our People” sets the stage for TTO; investing in one of Oakland’s greatest resources, its people, through professional development and increased workplace skills is admirable. Similarly, we must invest in Oakland’s people using new recruiting strategies. OUSD has tried a variety of recruiting strategies including using outside vendors and hiring incentives. However, these efforts have not done enough to diversify the teaching workforce, which is why a deeper and more systemic approach like Teach Tomorrow in Oakland is required.
Teach Tomorrow in Oakland (TTO) is a partnership between the office of Mayor Ronald V. Dellums and the Oakland Unified School District committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding teachers who reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of our city. Long term, TTO will develop middle, high school and college students who have an interest in education as a career goal, providing support for them to eventually teach in Oakland. Short term, TTO will recruit community members, OUSD classified employees and student teachers from local colleges and universities who reflect the cultural and racial diversity of our students, providing support as they complete their credential and become classroom teachers.
The TTO Residents program is part of that short-term solution. Realizing that prospective educators need support as they navigate the application process, TTO will develop a cohort of 25 “Residents”, supporting them as they move from application to teacher-of-record. Residents will receive:
Tutoring support towards passage of CBEST and/or CSET
Guaranteed job offer from OUSD w/fast-tracked hiring process
3 wk intensive training to help satisfy the 120-hour pre-service requirement w/stipend for each intern participant
Increased classroom management support
Support towards applying to partner colleges and Universities for the credential program
To be eligible for the Residents program, applicants must meet the following requirements and agree to the following stipulations:
1. Oakland resident
2. BA/BS degree
3. Desire to teach in any OUSD school, but especially those in high-need areas
4. Demonstrated ability to teach, work with, and engage, and manage diverse groups of children and youth
5. Commitment to teach in OUSD for a minimum of five years
In addition, participation will require each Resident to meet the following timeline, including attending all necessary boot camps, mandatory pre-service development and completing required classroom observations.
Timeline/Admission Process
January 23, 2009 Applications due
February 2 – 13, 2009 1st Interviews
March 5 – 8, 2009 CSET Boot Camp
April 6 – 20, 2009 2nd interviews/teaching demonstrations
May 7 – 9, 2009 CSET Boot Camp/Classroom observations
June 2009 Residents selected/job offer
July 2009 Classroom observations/employment screening
August 10 – 21, 2009 Intensive pre-service development
August 24, 2009 1st day of school!
2008- 2009 TTO RESIDENTS APPLICATION
DUE DATE: JANUARY 23, 2009
Name________________________________________¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬________________________________________
Address______________________________________ City OAKLAND State CA Zip______
Home #__________________ Cell____________________ Email____________________________
Interested in teaching (circle):
Elementary Middle High School (subject)___________________ SP ED
Items completed (circle):
BA/BS College/University__________________________Major/Minor___________________
CBEST CSET
Currently enrolled in a credential program? No Yes (where?)_______________
Language fluency (other than English)?_____________________________________________________
On a separate sheet of paper, please answer the following in no more than two typewritten pages:
1. Why do you want to become a teacher?
2. How has your life and educational experiences prepared you to teach in Oakland?
Please attach any supporting documentation (unofficial transcripts, test results, letters of recommendation, etc.) and mail to:
Teach Tomorrow in Oakland/Attn: Dr. Rachelle Rogers-Ard
Oakland Unified School District/Portable 16
1025 2nd Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
“By participating in the process of equity pedagogy, we come to see that every act of teaching is a multicultural encounter in which the diverse realities of our students’ lives can be both acknowledged and informed” (Howard, 1999).
One of the most important and clearly defined goals of the Oakland Unified School District is improved teaching and learning for all children, more than 94% of which are of color. The 2007 OUSD Teacher Recruitment, Retention, Quality and Distribution report has the following goal: “the racial, ethnic and gender diversity of district teachers will reflect the diversity of the district student population by 2012”. Epstein notes, “Teaching is both an education issue and a jobs issue. The school district is the largest employer in the city and 300 new teachers are hired in Oakland each year. This is a relatively well-paying and stable job, and Oakland families will benefit from such employment” (2008). Recruiting diverse, qualified Oakland residents with a long-term commitment to Oakland’s community will improve student success, teaching and learning, and increase both teacher and student retention.
The OUSD strategy team’s decision in 2007 to begin a project entitled “Invest in Our People” sets the stage for TTO; investing in one of Oakland’s greatest resources, its people, through professional development and increased workplace skills is admirable. Similarly, we must invest in Oakland’s people using new recruiting strategies. OUSD has tried a variety of recruiting strategies including using outside vendors and hiring incentives. However, these efforts have not done enough to diversify the teaching workforce, which is why a deeper and more systemic approach like Teach Tomorrow in Oakland is required.
Teach Tomorrow in Oakland (TTO) is a partnership between the office of Mayor Ronald V. Dellums and the Oakland Unified School District committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding teachers who reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of our city. Long term, TTO will develop middle, high school and college students who have an interest in education as a career goal, providing support for them to eventually teach in Oakland. Short term, TTO will recruit community members, OUSD classified employees and student teachers from local colleges and universities who reflect the cultural and racial diversity of our students, providing support as they complete their credential and become classroom teachers.
The TTO Residents program is part of that short-term solution. Realizing that prospective educators need support as they navigate the application process, TTO will develop a cohort of 25 “Residents”, supporting them as they move from application to teacher-of-record. Residents will receive:
Tutoring support towards passage of CBEST and/or CSET
Guaranteed job offer from OUSD w/fast-tracked hiring process
3 wk intensive training to help satisfy the 120-hour pre-service requirement w/stipend for each intern participant
Increased classroom management support
Support towards applying to partner colleges and Universities for the credential program
To be eligible for the Residents program, applicants must meet the following requirements and agree to the following stipulations:
1. Oakland resident
2. BA/BS degree
3. Desire to teach in any OUSD school, but especially those in high-need areas
4. Demonstrated ability to teach, work with, and engage, and manage diverse groups of children and youth
5. Commitment to teach in OUSD for a minimum of five years
In addition, participation will require each Resident to meet the following timeline, including attending all necessary boot camps, mandatory pre-service development and completing required classroom observations.
Timeline/Admission Process
January 23, 2009 Applications due
February 2 – 13, 2009 1st Interviews
March 5 – 8, 2009 CSET Boot Camp
April 6 – 20, 2009 2nd interviews/teaching demonstrations
May 7 – 9, 2009 CSET Boot Camp/Classroom observations
June 2009 Residents selected/job offer
July 2009 Classroom observations/employment screening
August 10 – 21, 2009 Intensive pre-service development
August 24, 2009 1st day of school!
2008- 2009 TTO RESIDENTS APPLICATION
DUE DATE: JANUARY 23, 2009
Name________________________________________¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬________________________________________
Address______________________________________ City OAKLAND State CA Zip______
Home #__________________ Cell____________________ Email____________________________
Interested in teaching (circle):
Elementary Middle High School (subject)___________________ SP ED
Items completed (circle):
BA/BS College/University__________________________Major/Minor___________________
CBEST CSET
Currently enrolled in a credential program? No Yes (where?)_______________
Language fluency (other than English)?_____________________________________________________
On a separate sheet of paper, please answer the following in no more than two typewritten pages:
1. Why do you want to become a teacher?
2. How has your life and educational experiences prepared you to teach in Oakland?
Please attach any supporting documentation (unofficial transcripts, test results, letters of recommendation, etc.) and mail to:
Teach Tomorrow in Oakland/Attn: Dr. Rachelle Rogers-Ard
Oakland Unified School District/Portable 16
1025 2nd Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Occidental Arts & Ecology Center Facilities Manager
Job Announcement
we're looking for a new Facilities Manager, see listing below. Not to worry, we are not losing our beloved James Pelican, he's just going to be wearing a new hat- Congratulations to James, our new Redevelopment Project Manager!The Occidental Arts and Ecology Center would like to send out our warmest wishes for the holiday season. With the New Year just around the corner we are sending you our 2009 schedule of courses, events and tours. We hope to see you here in the coming year. See our website for more details (www.oaec.org).
Facilities Manager at theOccidental Arts and Ecology Center
Application Deadline: February 15, 2008 The Occidental Arts and Ecology Center (OAEC) is seeking a new Facilities Manager to be responsible for all repair, maintenance and new construction for the Center and the residential community. Applicants should have several years experience working in construction (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, electrical etc.) and grounds management. Experience in green and natural building methods is also very desirable. The position of Facilities Manager is residential.We are looking for someone who is excited about working in a dynamic and growing non-profit. Through shared management of the organization. a premium set on personal responsibility, and commitment to a supportive, diverse, honest and open working environment, OAEC is the perfect organization for someone who is self-motivated, creative, and cares about making the world a more beautiful place for all beings. Please consult our website at www.oaec.org for the complete job description, requirements and compensation. Please do not call the office for more information.
2009 Schedule - Save the Date!
Please go to our website for more information.
COURSES:March 7 - 20 Permaculture Design CourseApril 18 Stormwater HarvestingApril 19 Roofwater CatchmentApril 26 Introduction to BirdingMay 9 Solar Hot Water WorkshopMay 29 - 31 Wood Shop for WomenJune 15 - 20 School Garden Teacher TrainingJune 21 - 25 Starting and Sustaining Intentional CommunitiesJune 26 - 28 Remembering Our WayJuly 27 - 31 School Garden Teacher TrainingAugust 2 Roofwater CatchmentAugust 3 - 5 Wood Shop for WomenAugust 10 - 14 School Garden Teacher TrainingAugust 29 - 30 Landscape PaintingSeptember 19 - October 2 Permaculture Design CourseOctober 24 - November 6 Permaculture Design CourseNovember 11 - 15 Starting and Sustaining Intentional CommunitiesDecember 4 - 6 Basins of RelationsTOURS:February 9 Permaculture Site TourFebruary 22 OAEC TourMarch 21 OAEC TourJune 6 OAEC TourJuly 19 OAEC TourAugust 1 OAEC TourAugust 16 Permaculture Site TourSeptember 27 OAEC TourOctober 3 OAEC TourEVENTS:April 11 - 12 Spring Plant Sale & ToursMay 2 - 3 Summer Plant Sale & ToursAugust 22 - 23 Fall Plant Sale & ToursSeptember 10 - 12 7th Annual Chautauqua Revue
Occidental Arts & Ecology Center(707) 874-1557 x201
Senior Associate, Building Efficiency Boulder, CO
Job Announcement Senior Associate, Building Efficiency Description: The Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) is seeking a Senior Associate to work on energy efficiency in the buildings sector in its Boulder, CO office. The responsibilities for this position include: Conduct analysis and advocate for adoption of state-of-the-art building energy codes at the state and local levels in the Southwest; Organize workshops, prepare case studies, and undertake other activities to encourage construction of new homes and commercial buildings that far surpass minimum energy code requirements; Evaluate new and emerging energy efficiency technologies for buildings and promote their adoption where appropriate; and Conduct outreach to raise awareness and increase the adoption of energy efficiency measures in existing homes and commercial buildings in the Southwest.The Senior Associate will carry out these activities in conjunction with other SWEEP staff and our state representatives.Qualifications: Applicants should have experience working on energy efficiency in buildings for a public interest group, private company such as a consulting or architectural firm, research institution, or government agency. Masters degree plus at least five years of experience or Bachelors degree plus at least eight years of experience. Strong analytical and communications skills, ability to work independently, and a personal commitment to a cleaner environment and more sustainable future. Experience working for a non-profit organization is also a plus. Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits, as well as the opportunity to work in a relaxed environment close to the mountains in Boulder, CO. Application Deadline: January 1, 2009 To apply, send brief cover letter and resume (no phone calls, please) to: Building Efficiency Program OpeningSWEEP2260 Baseline Rd. Suite 212Boulder, CO 80302SWEEP is a public interest organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. For more information, visit www.swenergy.orgSWEEP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with regard to race, sex, color, age, religion, creed, class, sexual orientation, national origin, and disability.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
DECEMBER 2008 PLEASE CIRCULATE
CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are seeking a part-time Community Organizer to be based in the Stockton CA area to organize communities in the Northern San Joaquin Valley on issues related to drinking water and public health. Clean Water Action (CWA) is a national citizens’ organization working for clean, safe, affordable water, prevention of health threatening pollution, creation of environmentally safe jobs and businesses, and empowerment of people to make democracy work. Clean Water Fund (CWF) is a national research and education organization which promotes the public interest on issues relating to water, waste and toxics. CWA and CWF have operated locally staffed programs in the San Francisco Bay area since 1991, pursuing initiatives to improve public health and the environment through cleanup of contaminated waters, preventing pollution at the source and improving the accountability of agencies tasked with protecting water quality.
Primary responsibilities:
· Identify, recruit and train Latino leaders and advocates in the northern San Joaquin Valley in the Latino Leadership Series being developed in partnership with the Community Water Center and Latino Issues Forum
· Plan, organize, promote and conduct community meetings on issues related to water quality and community health.
· Develop training materials and presentations for community members and local water boards on issues and data relating to drinking water quality and regulation, water board management and upcoming legislation
· Advocate for needed changes before local, regional and state decision-making bodies
· Assist in public relations and media activities for project work in the Central Valley.
· Assist with fundraising activities as needed.
· Participate in program strategy development and planning meetings.
Qualifications:
· Paid or volunteer experience in issue organizing and/or electoral campaigns.
· Excellent bi-lingual (Spanish and English) oral and written communication skills.
· Experience with water and/or environmental issues desirable.
· Dedication to environmental and social justice issues affecting communities in the Central Valley.
Compensation:
· Full-time equivalent salary in high 30’s to low 40’s, depending on experience. Position will initially be part-time, 3 days per week. Attractive benefit package provided.
To Apply:
· Mail or email your resume to Miriam Gordon at mgordon@cleanwater.org or Clean Water Action, 111 New Montgomery Street, #600, San Francisco CA 94105. Internal candidates should contact their supervisor first.
· CWA and CWF are equal opportunity employers. Position open until filled.
CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are seeking a part-time Community Organizer to be based in the Stockton CA area to organize communities in the Northern San Joaquin Valley on issues related to drinking water and public health. Clean Water Action (CWA) is a national citizens’ organization working for clean, safe, affordable water, prevention of health threatening pollution, creation of environmentally safe jobs and businesses, and empowerment of people to make democracy work. Clean Water Fund (CWF) is a national research and education organization which promotes the public interest on issues relating to water, waste and toxics. CWA and CWF have operated locally staffed programs in the San Francisco Bay area since 1991, pursuing initiatives to improve public health and the environment through cleanup of contaminated waters, preventing pollution at the source and improving the accountability of agencies tasked with protecting water quality.
Primary responsibilities:
· Identify, recruit and train Latino leaders and advocates in the northern San Joaquin Valley in the Latino Leadership Series being developed in partnership with the Community Water Center and Latino Issues Forum
· Plan, organize, promote and conduct community meetings on issues related to water quality and community health.
· Develop training materials and presentations for community members and local water boards on issues and data relating to drinking water quality and regulation, water board management and upcoming legislation
· Advocate for needed changes before local, regional and state decision-making bodies
· Assist in public relations and media activities for project work in the Central Valley.
· Assist with fundraising activities as needed.
· Participate in program strategy development and planning meetings.
Qualifications:
· Paid or volunteer experience in issue organizing and/or electoral campaigns.
· Excellent bi-lingual (Spanish and English) oral and written communication skills.
· Experience with water and/or environmental issues desirable.
· Dedication to environmental and social justice issues affecting communities in the Central Valley.
Compensation:
· Full-time equivalent salary in high 30’s to low 40’s, depending on experience. Position will initially be part-time, 3 days per week. Attractive benefit package provided.
To Apply:
· Mail or email your resume to Miriam Gordon at mgordon@cleanwater.org or Clean Water Action, 111 New Montgomery Street, #600, San Francisco CA 94105. Internal candidates should contact their supervisor first.
· CWA and CWF are equal opportunity employers. Position open until filled.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
ECOVILLAGE ROOM AVAILABLE, Oaklsnd $500
ECOVILLAGE ROOM AVAILABLE January 1st or soonerInterested in living in an ecovillage in inner city Oakland? Wouldhelping to create a model of urban sustainability be of interest toyou? The 611 Ecovillage just might be the place you're looking for.THE HOME: Our ecovillage consists of two separate houses connected bya courtyard. The main house was built in 1908 and the back house wasbuilt in the 1920's, bungalow style. Both homes have craftsmandetailing (including hardwood floors, cove ceilings, a claw footbathtub) and have been updated with energy efficient appliances, abeautiful roof deck, compost bins, container gardens, a solar heatedhot tub, and many green renovations. Even though we're next to the980 freeway, there's plenty of privacy within our beautiful, eco-artsy home.THE LOCATION: 32nd Street and Martin Luther King Blvd. We're a tenminute walk from MacArthur BART, walking distance from downtownOakland, and a short bicycle distance from Lake Merritt andEmeryville.THE RENT: $500. Move-in costs: first plus $750 deposit.ABOUT USSix people share both houses. We're a "semi-collective,"meaning that we share responsibilities and basic foods but don't havethe requirements that many collectives have. For example, we sharemeals but not on a scheduled basis and have monthly house meetings.We're an assortment of green builders, artists, teachers/educatorsurban-conscious, eco-conscious, crafts people, salvage cookershome-made gourmet cookers, gardeners, board game playerssocializers, activists, (we even have a bionic member),activists bicyclists, hot spring lovers, musicians, andtravelers. We are queer friendly, involved with our communities.Some of us are vegan, some are vegetarian, and some are omnivores.We are a conscious home, an intentional community, and have a relationshipto our neighborhood.ABOUT YOU: You will need to attend house meetings (about once amonth), have good communication skills, and be interested in takinginitiative to make things happen in the house. You want to live in anecovillage.THE ROOM: The available room is large (12 x 14), has a large closet,cove ceiling,skylight, and walls covered with beautiful natural plasters.CONTACT US: Take a look at our website: www.611ecovillage.com.If you're interested please send a short bio to: 611EcoVillage@gmail.com
Sustainable Ventures Office Assistant Berkeley
Do you want to change the world? Are you very organized and have great intention and follow through? Join us!
Seeking Support Personnel Immediate Need 12/6/08
Administrative I
· Coordinate calendars, make appointments, answer the phone, liaise with other associates via email, and support services for the Executive Director
· Receive and distribute the mail (against written or communicated procedures)
· Make and track materials needed for upcoming appointments
· Prepare electronic and paper packets, send electronic, and hard copy packets as defined.
· Order supplies and organizes office space.
· File every paper and electronic item against a defined organizational system. Maintain indices as appropriate.
· Support SV's Move Readiness Plan and other Overhead Projects
· Communicate clearly with all associates; Answer the door, greet visitors, sign for and dispose of deliveries.
· This Assistant is Sustainable Ventures' face and voice. S/he needs to represents SV with diplomacy, imagination, and effectiveness.
· Prior Office Secretary/Admin experience and excellent attention to detail required. Most desirable would be someone, who is not easily flustered and can think independently when problems arise.
· Comfortable with routine computer maintenance: navigate around network drives, make backups, and perform regular system maintenance and upgrades.
Administrative II
· Perform and log regular basic computer maintenance including: Norton anti-virus, adaware, and disk defragmentation; liaison with IT associate.
· Maintain log of petty cash disbursals; submit payroll through EChx
· Collate, produce, and archive weekly bill Transmittal Report to bookkeeper against written procedures.
· File and keep current (maintain) project binders and libraries (electronic and paper)
Administrative III
· Create and maintain a drawdown list of tasks routinely prioritized with Executive Director.
· Serve as liaison with SV Board and Advisors, outside advisors, consultants, and vendors.
· Under light supervision, write letters and send to designee.
· Track (maintain) SV programs, particularly in outreach, fundraising, and conference activities
Technical Expertise
· Computer skill set includes Microsoft office--Word, Excel, Power Point; ACT; Palm software fluency; and understanding of contact databases. Experience with web-conferencing is a plus.
Send resume to: info@SustainableVentures.us. The position is a permanent-part-time position. Sustainable Ventures is an active equal opportunity employer. Office location is five blocks from the downtown Berkeley BART station, and is on a Bicycle Boulevard. The only parking is street parking, which is 2 hours except with a permit.
Sustainable Ventures, a non-profit California educational corporation produces collective knowledge through educational materials and Working Groups. We work to ensure that people purchase, grow organizations, and invest based on integrated performance—social, environmental, governance, and financial factors—rather than financial performance alone. Check us out at www.SustainableVentures.us.
Seeking Support Personnel Immediate Need 12/6/08
Administrative I
· Coordinate calendars, make appointments, answer the phone, liaise with other associates via email, and support services for the Executive Director
· Receive and distribute the mail (against written or communicated procedures)
· Make and track materials needed for upcoming appointments
· Prepare electronic and paper packets, send electronic, and hard copy packets as defined.
· Order supplies and organizes office space.
· File every paper and electronic item against a defined organizational system. Maintain indices as appropriate.
· Support SV's Move Readiness Plan and other Overhead Projects
· Communicate clearly with all associates; Answer the door, greet visitors, sign for and dispose of deliveries.
· This Assistant is Sustainable Ventures' face and voice. S/he needs to represents SV with diplomacy, imagination, and effectiveness.
· Prior Office Secretary/Admin experience and excellent attention to detail required. Most desirable would be someone, who is not easily flustered and can think independently when problems arise.
· Comfortable with routine computer maintenance: navigate around network drives, make backups, and perform regular system maintenance and upgrades.
Administrative II
· Perform and log regular basic computer maintenance including: Norton anti-virus, adaware, and disk defragmentation; liaison with IT associate.
· Maintain log of petty cash disbursals; submit payroll through EChx
· Collate, produce, and archive weekly bill Transmittal Report to bookkeeper against written procedures.
· File and keep current (maintain) project binders and libraries (electronic and paper)
Administrative III
· Create and maintain a drawdown list of tasks routinely prioritized with Executive Director.
· Serve as liaison with SV Board and Advisors, outside advisors, consultants, and vendors.
· Under light supervision, write letters and send to designee.
· Track (maintain) SV programs, particularly in outreach, fundraising, and conference activities
Technical Expertise
· Computer skill set includes Microsoft office--Word, Excel, Power Point; ACT; Palm software fluency; and understanding of contact databases. Experience with web-conferencing is a plus.
Send resume to: info@SustainableVentures.us. The position is a permanent-part-time position. Sustainable Ventures is an active equal opportunity employer. Office location is five blocks from the downtown Berkeley BART station, and is on a Bicycle Boulevard. The only parking is street parking, which is 2 hours except with a permit.
Sustainable Ventures, a non-profit California educational corporation produces collective knowledge through educational materials and Working Groups. We work to ensure that people purchase, grow organizations, and invest based on integrated performance—social, environmental, governance, and financial factors—rather than financial performance alone. Check us out at www.SustainableVentures.us.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Program Assistant: Energy Efficiency Programs
Program Assistant: Energy Efficiency ProgramsThe Heschong Mahone Group is seeking a program assistant to provide administrative and organizational support for multifamily energy efficiency programs, beginning a new three-year funding cycle. This position will support multiple project managers. We seek a quick learner to help our team recruit energy efficient development projects and manage their participation in our programs. We desire an assertive and personable assistant who is a self starter, and an independent worker with the capacity to manage multiple tasks. This position requires heavy phone and database work, and good team coordination. Duties:* Initiate contact with potential program participants via phone, email and US mail, to qualify their participation and collect essential documentation* Independently manage all program applications and supporting documentation, including faxing, copying, scanning, filing, mailing, and shipping (may require short-distance driving).* Track the status of program participants, and coordinate with program team * Maintain CRM database on customer participation, and generate data reports* Support program marketing and training functions (i.e. print brochures, schedule trade shows, organize workshop logistics, etc.)* Perform Internet research functions* Back-up office receptionist duties, typically one hour per day* Other office duties as assignedRequirements:* Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills* Fluency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe Acrobat* Experience with Microsoft CRM, or other database software* Assertive but polished phone manner and interpersonal skills* Valid driver's license in the State of California* US resident or citizenPreferred:* An interest in energy efficiency and multi-family housing* An understanding of the residential construction industrySalary and BenefitsThe job is permanent, full time, and located in Fair Oaks, California, the home office of the Heschong Mahone Group. Salary is competitive ($12-$15/hr), with full benefits, including health care and 401(k). Work will begin January 5, 2009.About the Heschong Mahone GroupHMG, provides professional consulting services in the field of building energy efficiency. We also have offices in Oakland and Encinitas (San Diego). We specialize in applying our knowledge of building design, construction technology, policy development and program design to make buildings more energy efficient. HMG employs a team of motivated, experienced professionals, recruited for their potential to become leaders in their field. Please visit our website,www.h-m-g.com, and www.h-m-g.com/multifamily.to learn more about who we are and what we do.ContactIf you are interested in being considered for this position, please email a cover letter indicating your interest and availability; a resume, with dates and details for all employment and recent education coursework; plus three work references, indicating relation to applicant, phone and email contact by December 8th 2008, to:Sophia Hartkopf at: hartkopf@h-m-g.com.Interviews will be held the week of December 15th, 2008.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Island Innkeepers Wanted East Brother Light Station
East Brother Light Station
After nearly three years at East Brother, including the birth of their first child, Keepers Elan and Katy are moving on. That opens up an opportunity of a lifetime for the next prospective keepers of East Brother Lighthouse.
If you know a “couple” who might be interested in this position, please pass this on. Click here for Information about the position, including an application form. General information about East Brother is at http://www.ebls.org/. Please no phone calls. Applicant MUST have a CURRENT U.S. Coast Guard commercial boat operator's license. There is no way around this! The position involves passenger-carrying boat operation, innkeeping, food preparation, marketing and maintenance.
While I have your attention, please consider a gift certificate from East Brother Lighthouse as a holiday gift. It will not only thrill the recipient with a memorable experience, but it will also help maintain Richmond’s best known and oldest historical landmark – a gift that gives in more ways than one. A seasonal discount is offered for stays in December, January and February – my favorite season at East Brother.
Finally, we are always looking for volunteers and have jobs particularly for people with technical skills relating to maintaining buildings and equipment, marketing experience, website design and maintenance, but anyone who wants to contribute to preserving east Brother is welcome. We will also have some positions on the board of directors opening up in 2009.
Tom Butt, President
East Brother Light Station, Inc.
117 Park Place
Point Richmond, CA 94801
Phone: 510.236.7435
Fax: 510.232.5325
E-mail: tom.butt@intres.com
East Brother Light Station Website: http://www.ebls.org
Monday, November 24, 2008
Build It Green Project Manager
Build It Green seeks a Project Manager to assist in the development andimplementation of the GreenPoint Rated program. The Project Managerreports directly to the GreenPoint Rated Program Manager. BackgroundBuild It Green is a professional non-profit membership organizationwhose mission is to promote healthy, energy- and resource-efficientbuildings in California. Supported by a solid foundation of outreach andeducation, Build It Green connects consumers and building professionalswith the tools and technical expertise they need to build quality greenbuildings. Build It Green fosters collaboration with key stakeholdergroups to accelerate the adoption of green building practices, policies,and programs. The GreenPoint Rated program provides an objective, third-partyverification system that helps consumers find green homes, understandgreen benefits, and recognize green features. Conservation of naturalresources, increased energy efficiency and improved indoor air qualityare just a few of the benchmarks a home must meet.ResponsibilitiesThis position requires a flexible schedule, as some responsibilitiesinvolve evening and weekend activities. The ideal candidate will possessthree distinct skill sets: (1) experience related to green building andenergy efficiency; (2) hands-on experience with residential constructionpractices; and (3) communication and planning skills.Key components in the success of the GreenPoint Rated program are:credible green building criteria; adequate tools and resources toimplement the program statewide; quality assurance of third-party ratersand acceptance of the program by key stakeholders. Due to the complexityof marketplace and growth of Build It Green and GreenPoint Rated, theprogram is in continual expansion and growth.Project Managers are key staff members, responsible for the success ofthe program, under the supervision of the Program Manager. They overseeAssociate-level staff and act in the role of the Program Manager inhis/her absence. The nature of the program requires individuals withexceptional leadership qualities including strategic thinking,well-rounded communication skills, flexibility and adaptability,initiative, enthusiasm, commitment to a team, positive contribution, andtechnical expertise. For more detailed information about this job, the requiredqualifications, and to find out how to apply, please go to:www.builditgreen.org/GPRProjectManager Thank you in advance for forwarding this information to anyone thatmight be interested in applying for this position.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
The David R. Brower-Ronald V. Dellums Institute for Sustainable Policy Studies Invites Your Participation in a Special Conference:
CALLING ALL:
· City Planners
· Public and Environmental Health Professionals
· Urban Designers & Policy-Makers
· Environmental Justice Advocates
· Neighborhood Development & Community Health Organizers
· Students
___________________
This event is held in conjunction with Merritt College’s “Healthy Cities and Community Systems” class. A continuing 4-week intensive course is also available for those interested in exploring planning work for healthy cities in more depth.
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Leonard Duhl
Founder and President of the International
Healthy Cities Foundation
Dr. Anthony (Tony) Iton
Director and Health Officer,
County of Alameda Public Health
Special Presentations and Panel
Discussions With:
· The American Planning Association
· County of Alameda Public Health Department
· City of Oakland
· PolicyLink
· Merritt College Environmental Center
· Local Community Groups, and more...
“Comprehensive Health Approaches in Planning for Sustainability,
Community Well-Being and Public Safety”
Merritt College Conference Room R-23, Oakland, CA.
(Hwy 13: Redwood Rd./Carson St. exit; I-580: 35th Ave exit, uphill to Campus Drive)
Location: Merritt College Auditorium, Room R-23,
Oakland, CA. (Hwy 13, Redwood Rd./Carson St. exit; I-580, 35th Ave exit, uphill to Campus Drive)
Registration: Cost for attendance is $60.00 ($10 additional for
catered lunch). Scholarships are available, please inquire.
FREE for High School and Merritt College ENVMT Students.
Please register online www.ecomerritt.org (sign-up for ENVMT 16/HLTOC16) or fill out attached form and fax to (510) 655-3653 or email to rfreeman@peralta.edu
Please register as soon as possible, seating is limited
For more information call (510) 434-3840. AICP Professional Credit or Peralta College Credit may be applied.
Planning for Healthy Cities
November 22, 2008, 9am-4pm
CALLING ALL:
· City Planners
· Public and Environmental Health Professionals
· Urban Designers & Policy-Makers
· Environmental Justice Advocates
· Neighborhood Development & Community Health Organizers
· Students
___________________
This event is held in conjunction with Merritt College’s “Healthy Cities and Community Systems” class. A continuing 4-week intensive course is also available for those interested in exploring planning work for healthy cities in more depth.
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Leonard Duhl
Founder and President of the International
Healthy Cities Foundation
Dr. Anthony (Tony) Iton
Director and Health Officer,
County of Alameda Public Health
Special Presentations and Panel
Discussions With:
· The American Planning Association
· County of Alameda Public Health Department
· City of Oakland
· PolicyLink
· Merritt College Environmental Center
· Local Community Groups, and more...
“Comprehensive Health Approaches in Planning for Sustainability,
Community Well-Being and Public Safety”
Merritt College Conference Room R-23, Oakland, CA.
(Hwy 13: Redwood Rd./Carson St. exit; I-580: 35th Ave exit, uphill to Campus Drive)
Location: Merritt College Auditorium, Room R-23,
Oakland, CA. (Hwy 13, Redwood Rd./Carson St. exit; I-580, 35th Ave exit, uphill to Campus Drive)
Registration: Cost for attendance is $60.00 ($10 additional for
catered lunch). Scholarships are available, please inquire.
FREE for High School and Merritt College ENVMT Students.
Please register online www.ecomerritt.org (sign-up for ENVMT 16/HLTOC16) or fill out attached form and fax to (510) 655-3653 or email to rfreeman@peralta.edu
Please register as soon as possible, seating is limited
For more information call (510) 434-3840. AICP Professional Credit or Peralta College Credit may be applied.
Planning for Healthy Cities
November 22, 2008, 9am-4pm
Executive Director Build It Green
Summary of Position:The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of Build It Green
with associated management and fundraising priorities and reports to theBoard of Directors. The Executive Director keeps the mission and visionof BIG in front of key constituency groups (public agencies, builders,developers, donors and green products suppliers & manufacturers) inorder to promote sustainable housing development practices. TheExecutive Director cultivates effective fundraising and is responsiblefor the organization's consistent achievement of its financialobjectives, mission and strategic plan.For more detailed information about this job, the requiredqualifications, and to find out how to apply, please go to:www.builditgreen.org/ExecutiveDirectorAbout The Organization:Build It Green (BIG) is a non-profit membership organization whosemission is to promote healthy, energy- and resource-efficient buildingpractices in California. BIG works with mainstream stakeholders in thehousing industry to accelerate the adoption of green building practices.Notable accomplishments include:* 70 local government policies reference Build It Green's guidelinesand or GreenPoint Rated program.* 200+ local governments are actively working with Build It Green onprogram and policy development.* 2000+ building professionals have been trained and certified.* 250+ green raters have been trained and certified.* 4,570 GreenPoint Rated housing units have been rated or are inapplication with an additional 7,000 housing units expected from builderinquiries.* Homebuilders Association of Northern CA and the Building IndustryAssociation Central California endorsement of GreenPoint Rated.* 800+ building industry stakeholders have become Build It Greenmembers.* Build It Green staff of 23 professionals.BIG offers trusted green building training, tools, technical expertise,and partnership opportunities for key stakeholders including publicagencies, builders, developers, architects, contractors, affordablehousing advocates, real estate professionals, suppliers, and homeowners.For more information, visit the Build It Green website:www.builditgreen.org
with associated management and fundraising priorities and reports to theBoard of Directors. The Executive Director keeps the mission and visionof BIG in front of key constituency groups (public agencies, builders,developers, donors and green products suppliers & manufacturers) inorder to promote sustainable housing development practices. TheExecutive Director cultivates effective fundraising and is responsiblefor the organization's consistent achievement of its financialobjectives, mission and strategic plan.For more detailed information about this job, the requiredqualifications, and to find out how to apply, please go to:www.builditgreen.org/ExecutiveDirectorAbout The Organization:Build It Green (BIG) is a non-profit membership organization whosemission is to promote healthy, energy- and resource-efficient buildingpractices in California. BIG works with mainstream stakeholders in thehousing industry to accelerate the adoption of green building practices.Notable accomplishments include:* 70 local government policies reference Build It Green's guidelinesand or GreenPoint Rated program.* 200+ local governments are actively working with Build It Green onprogram and policy development.* 2000+ building professionals have been trained and certified.* 250+ green raters have been trained and certified.* 4,570 GreenPoint Rated housing units have been rated or are inapplication with an additional 7,000 housing units expected from builderinquiries.* Homebuilders Association of Northern CA and the Building IndustryAssociation Central California endorsement of GreenPoint Rated.* 800+ building industry stakeholders have become Build It Greenmembers.* Build It Green staff of 23 professionals.BIG offers trusted green building training, tools, technical expertise,and partnership opportunities for key stakeholders including publicagencies, builders, developers, architects, contractors, affordablehousing advocates, real estate professionals, suppliers, and homeowners.For more information, visit the Build It Green website:www.builditgreen.org
Executive Director Urban Ecology Berkeley
Executive Director Search AnnouncementUrban Ecology is seeking a passionate, creative and talented leader to serveas Executive Director for our entrepreneurial nonprofit.Founded in 1975, Urban Ecology believes vibrant neighborhoods are thebuilding blocks of healthy cities and sustainable regions. We specialize incommunity outreach and participatory land use planning that help low-incomeurban neighborhoods envision and advocate for change. We are hands-on inneighborhoods, offering technical assistance and design focused on parks,schoolyards, greenways, streetscapes and other aspects of the public realm.We are also active at the city and regional policymaking levels, working tochannel essential resources to create safe, healthy urban communities.Finally, we offer key educational tools, such as community plans, tours andpublications.For the full job announcement and application requirements, seewww.urbanecology.org.Urban Ecology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Campus Recycling Education Interns Perlata Colleges
Campus Recycling Education Interns - $500 stipend!
Sustainable Peralta Initiative still has positions available for students to be part of an internship that will help promote recycling and show us all how to be perfect recyclers. Looking into the bins lately, its clear to me that not everyone knows that on-campus recycling is different from at-home recycling. The student interns will also help organize student clubs for sustainability focusing on recycling.Did I mention the $500 stipend?? Application process is easy, and due by Monday, October Jack LinSustainable Peralta Initiative Organizer[e] jlin@peralta.edu[m] (415) 999-2795[f] (510) 466-7315
Sustainable Peralta Initiative still has positions available for students to be part of an internship that will help promote recycling and show us all how to be perfect recyclers. Looking into the bins lately, its clear to me that not everyone knows that on-campus recycling is different from at-home recycling. The student interns will also help organize student clubs for sustainability focusing on recycling.Did I mention the $500 stipend?? Application process is easy, and due by Monday, October Jack LinSustainable Peralta Initiative Organizer[e] jlin@peralta.edu[m] (415) 999-2795[f] (510) 466-7315
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Research Position/Executive Assistant Sustainable Ventures Berkeley
Join us! Take a lead role in supporting a fair, vital, and sustainable world! Immediate: September 25, 2008 Seeking Master’s Candidate for a Discrete Research Position/Executive Assistant to coordinate the Transition of the Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative Tasks Current Quarter 4 2008 through Quarter 1 2009: Transition of the Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative Coordinator· Support in the production of a “map” of prospective organizational hosts for combinations of the Our Daily Bread Prize Program Projects· Research and Qualify prospective organizational hosts according to Sustainable Ventures’ criteria· Produce contact packets to introduce the opportunity to prospective organizational hosts including context pieces and cover letters presenting the opportunity from the prospective host’s viewpoint· Draft and update context pieces including the Invitation to Integrate the Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative in Your Organization for particular components that constitute the “best fit” for a prospective host· Track and follow through with prospective hosts including phone calls, web conferences, and other requests· Responsibility for ensuring all relevant Initiative component information is transferableproduction of binders and CDs Function within existing Sustainable Ventures’ practices:· Create and track a drawdown list of tasks routinely prioritized with Executive Director · Coordinate with Sustainable Ventures associates with reference to:o Accessing print and electronic materials both in and out of Sustainable Ventures’ office.o With light supervision, produce and track work plans and perform on actions cited in work plans.o If relevant to transition goals, work with SV webmaster to collaborate in the design of on-line tools· Set up and run WebEx meetings; update WebEx discussion pieces Of great value to Sustainable Ventures:· You are developing a career in Sustainability and have undertaken significant training to date· You have curriculum development and teaching experience· You have a solid background in marketing, accounting, and agribusiness or farming Support personnel are Sustainable Ventures' faces and voices. Each needs to represent Sustainable Ventures with diplomacy, imagination, effectiveness, and clear communication with all associates· Comfortable with routine computer and maintenance tasks: proficient in email and telephone communications equipment; create and maintain electronic and hard copy files; navigate around network drives; make CDs and backups; and perform regular system maintenance and upgrades· Prior office Secretary/Admin experience and excellent attention to detail required. Desirable candidate qualities: you are not easily flustered, can think independently when problems arise, and can initiate appropriate action Profile of Position and Contact Information: This is a discrete research position. The scope of work, form in which work products are delivered, time sensitivity, flexibility of work stylesworking in Sustainable Ventures’ office or elsewherewill be negotiated with finalist candidates for the best fit. Bay Area fair salary. Sustainable Ventures is an active equal opportunity employer. All relationship development and actions are based on our underlying goal of enabling people to exercise their initiative. Technical skill set includes: Microsoft office--Word, Excel, Power Point; ACT; Palm software fluency; and understanding of contact databasesexpertise in ACT a plus; web conferencingWebEx a plus. Office location is five blocks from the downtown Berkeley BART station; on a Bicycle Boulevard. Street parking requires an E-permit for more than 2 hours. Send resumé to info@SustainableVentures.us. Sustainable Ventures is a non-profit California educational corporation focused on expanding business practices to include the impacts on people and places. Through the Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative, Sustainable Ventures produces tools that enable people to exercise their considerable consumer and investment power to create a sustainable marketplace. Check us out at www.SustainableVentures.us and, if this job is for you, introduce yourself!
Theo FergusonExecutive DirectorSustainable Ventures Integrating the “Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative”into Your Organization 92508 In order to ensure that we can develop a sustainable future, we must design ways to develop business systems based on sustainability principlesexpanded business practices that include the impacts on people and places. To do this, Sustainable Ventures has built collaborative tools and processes to accomplish this goal. The Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative engages civil society to advocate for these expanded business practices. The centerpiece of the Prize Program is the Our Daily Bread Prize that investigates barriers to the development of business systems based on sustainability. Addressing sustainability challenges such as environmental vitality and social justice will encourage the use of True Cost Pricing and True Cost Accounting practices.
True Cost Pricing enables organizations to make external supply chain purchasing decisions based on the Life Cycle Assessment and internal decisions based on the incorporation of evolving integrated sustainability best practices in their policies and operations, including those that include environmental, social, and financial, and governance issues.
True Cost Accounting is the practice of measuring organizational success based on True Cost Pricing principles. We are currently seeking organizations interested in incorporating components of the Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative into their organizations’ mission-compatible efforts. The Initiative has developed essential education and advocacy collaborative tools that foster dialogue, stakeholder connection, research, communication strategies, and research materials: · Dialogue. Sustainability Market Leader On-Line Forum consists of a Community of Practice committed to the development of a true market economy. This enables Sustainability Market Leaders to share strategies and successes as they undertake the challenges related to marketing their goods and services in True Cost Pricing. Thought Coordinators, usually Masters in Sustainability candidates, set up the Categories, Fora, and Topics based on what participants want. In the Summer of 2008, Thought Coordinators produced Living Lens Features to move the dialogue forward. · Stakeholder Connection. On a cyclical basis, the Prize Program Initiative convenes Sustainability Market Leaders and other interested associates in Implementation Fora in face-to-face working groups to share strategies and successes, work on shared projects, and to increase the effectiveness of their collaborations. Two Implementation Fora have been held to datethe first June in 2007, and the second in August, 2008. Check SV’s website soon to review outcomes of Implementation Forum 2 -- Pricing the Food on the Table. · Research. The Our Daily Bread Prize recognizes work drawn from global citizens that expand business practices to include the impacts on people and placesTrue Cost Pricing and True Cost Accounting. · Communication Strategies: We are currently field testing True Cost Pricing and True Cost Accounting language, presentation formats, and images to develop a shared language and effective reference tools in food and farming. The result of this effort is the brochure “Growing Good Food Language True Cost Pricing in Certified Farmers’ Markets that makes the case that locally grown, organic food adds more value through stable climate, vital land, and profitable producers through healthy eaters, who celebrate their lives around the table. We welcome your critique of the Growing Good Food LanguageTrue Cost Pricing in Certified Farmers’ Markets on-line brochure. · Reference Materials. The web-based Sustainability Knowledge Base was conceived in support of Sustainability Market Leaders. This project is being expanded to two locations in collaboration with Ethical Markets Media’s Sustainability Research Group as an invitational resource that provides integrated financial, social, governance and financial reference materials and access to research talent in one location. For the past five years, Sustainable Ventures has undertaken the challenges of promoting business practices that support sustainability. We now invite both new and established organizations to integrate our collaborative tools into your mission-compatible efforts to expand civil society’s capacity to address the most important challenges of our time. Consider the benefits of growing your eco-equity products, social entrepreneurship practices, and curricula by incorporating components of the Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative into your organization, trade or coop association, or coalition of organizations! If you are interested in this opportunity to expand our collective knowledge and create positive change, please contact Theo Ferguson, Executive Director, Sustainable Ventures by phone: 510-548-7490; fax: 510-548-7499; or by email: Theo.Ferguson@SustainableVentures.us.
Theo FergusonExecutive DirectorSustainable Ventures Integrating the “Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative”into Your Organization 92508 In order to ensure that we can develop a sustainable future, we must design ways to develop business systems based on sustainability principlesexpanded business practices that include the impacts on people and places. To do this, Sustainable Ventures has built collaborative tools and processes to accomplish this goal. The Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative engages civil society to advocate for these expanded business practices. The centerpiece of the Prize Program is the Our Daily Bread Prize that investigates barriers to the development of business systems based on sustainability. Addressing sustainability challenges such as environmental vitality and social justice will encourage the use of True Cost Pricing and True Cost Accounting practices.
True Cost Pricing enables organizations to make external supply chain purchasing decisions based on the Life Cycle Assessment and internal decisions based on the incorporation of evolving integrated sustainability best practices in their policies and operations, including those that include environmental, social, and financial, and governance issues.
True Cost Accounting is the practice of measuring organizational success based on True Cost Pricing principles. We are currently seeking organizations interested in incorporating components of the Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative into their organizations’ mission-compatible efforts. The Initiative has developed essential education and advocacy collaborative tools that foster dialogue, stakeholder connection, research, communication strategies, and research materials: · Dialogue. Sustainability Market Leader On-Line Forum consists of a Community of Practice committed to the development of a true market economy. This enables Sustainability Market Leaders to share strategies and successes as they undertake the challenges related to marketing their goods and services in True Cost Pricing. Thought Coordinators, usually Masters in Sustainability candidates, set up the Categories, Fora, and Topics based on what participants want. In the Summer of 2008, Thought Coordinators produced Living Lens Features to move the dialogue forward. · Stakeholder Connection. On a cyclical basis, the Prize Program Initiative convenes Sustainability Market Leaders and other interested associates in Implementation Fora in face-to-face working groups to share strategies and successes, work on shared projects, and to increase the effectiveness of their collaborations. Two Implementation Fora have been held to datethe first June in 2007, and the second in August, 2008. Check SV’s website soon to review outcomes of Implementation Forum 2 -- Pricing the Food on the Table. · Research. The Our Daily Bread Prize recognizes work drawn from global citizens that expand business practices to include the impacts on people and placesTrue Cost Pricing and True Cost Accounting. · Communication Strategies: We are currently field testing True Cost Pricing and True Cost Accounting language, presentation formats, and images to develop a shared language and effective reference tools in food and farming. The result of this effort is the brochure “Growing Good Food Language True Cost Pricing in Certified Farmers’ Markets that makes the case that locally grown, organic food adds more value through stable climate, vital land, and profitable producers through healthy eaters, who celebrate their lives around the table. We welcome your critique of the Growing Good Food LanguageTrue Cost Pricing in Certified Farmers’ Markets on-line brochure. · Reference Materials. The web-based Sustainability Knowledge Base was conceived in support of Sustainability Market Leaders. This project is being expanded to two locations in collaboration with Ethical Markets Media’s Sustainability Research Group as an invitational resource that provides integrated financial, social, governance and financial reference materials and access to research talent in one location. For the past five years, Sustainable Ventures has undertaken the challenges of promoting business practices that support sustainability. We now invite both new and established organizations to integrate our collaborative tools into your mission-compatible efforts to expand civil society’s capacity to address the most important challenges of our time. Consider the benefits of growing your eco-equity products, social entrepreneurship practices, and curricula by incorporating components of the Our Daily Bread Prize Program Initiative into your organization, trade or coop association, or coalition of organizations! If you are interested in this opportunity to expand our collective knowledge and create positive change, please contact Theo Ferguson, Executive Director, Sustainable Ventures by phone: 510-548-7490; fax: 510-548-7499; or by email: Theo.Ferguson@SustainableVentures.us.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICESMALCOLM X ACADEMY ELEMENTARY GREEN SCHOOLYARD PROGRAM350
REQUEST FOR QUOTE FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICESMALCOLM X ACADEMY ELEMENTARY GREEN SCHOOLYARD PROGRAM350 Harbor RoadSan Francisco, CA 94124(415) 695-5950San Francisco Unified School DistrictProposition A 2003 Bond ProgramThe San Francisco Unified School District Proposition A 2003 Bond Program is accepting quotes for a licensed Landscape Architect for landscape design services on the Malcolm X Academy Elementary Green Schoolyard Program in the SFUSD Proposition A Bond office, 1550 Bryant Street, Suite 555, San Francisco, CA 94103 no later than2:00 PM PST, Wednesday, October 29, 2008Request for Quotes (RFQ) packages will be available fromLori SheltonProject ManagerProposition A 2003 Green Schoolyard Program1550 Bryant Street, Suite 590San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 241-6152 ext. 3008ORhttp://portal.sfusd.edu/template/default.cfm?page=business_services.contract_compliance.bid_invites under section entitled "RFP's/RFQ's and RFI's".The San Francisco Unified School District is an "Equal-Opportunity" employer and requires that, if sub-consultants are used, reasonable, good faith outreach efforts are made at all sub-consultant enterprises in the community including African Americans, Caucasians, Hispanics, Asian, Women and others without discrimination of the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.The provisions of Public Contract Code Section 101 15 et seq. as defined in the State Allocation Board regulation 1862.12.5(g) for implementation of Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Goals shall apply to projects of $75,000 and above. The San Francisco Unified School District requires submitters to the RFQ to engage in positive efforts to use DVBE sub-consultants and allow these sub-consultants the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for sub-contracts for the proposal. The District requests Prime respondents to engage in good faith efforts to provide DVBEs with 3% of the contract for subcontracting opportunities.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICESHARVEY MILK CIVIL RIGHTS ACADEMY GREEN SCHOOLYARD PROGRAM
REQUEST FOR QUOTE FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICESHARVEY MILK CIVIL RIGHTS ACADEMY GREEN SCHOOLYARD PROGRAM4235 19th StreetSan Francisco, CA 94114(415) 241-6276San Francisco Unified School DistrictProposition A 2003 Bond ProgramThe San Francisco Unified School District Proposition A 2003 Bond Program is accepting quotes for a licensed Landscape Architect for landscape design services on the Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy Green Schoolyard Program in the SFUSD Proposition A Bond office, 1550 Bryant Street, Suite 555, San Francisco, CA 94103 no later than2:00 PM PST, Wednesday, October 29, 2008Request for Quotes (RFQ) packages will be available fromLori SheltonProject ManagerProposition A 2003 Green Schoolyard Program1550 Bryant Street, Suite 590San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 241-6152 ext. 3008ORhttp://portal.sfusd.edu/template/default.cfm?page=business_services.contract_compliance.bid_invites under section entitled "RFP's/RFQ's and RFI's".The San Francisco Unified School District is an "Equal-Opportunity" employer and requires that, if sub-consultants are used, reasonable, good faith outreach efforts are made at all sub-consultant enterprises in the community including African Americans, Caucasians, Hispanics, Asian, Women and others without discrimination of the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.The provisions of Public Contract Code Section 101 15 et seq. as defined in the State Allocation Board regulation 1862.12.5(g) for implementation of Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Goals shall apply to projects of $75,000 and above. The San Francisco Unified School District requires submitters to the RFQ to engage in positive efforts to use DVBE sub-consultants and allow these sub-consultants the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for sub-contracts for the proposal. The District requests Prime respondents to engage in good faith efforts to provide DVBEs with 3% of the contract for subcontracting opportunities.
Project Development Coordinator Sun Light and PowerThe Solar Experts
Sun Light and PowerThe Solar Experts since 1976Job Posting: Project Development Coordinator Does the prospect of working for a Green Technology company excite you? If so, read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity with one of the fastest growing Green Companies in the Bay Area. Long recognized as a great place to work, the company is ready for its next phase of development. Are you the one to help support our Operations Team? A prime requirement is having passion to live green personally and working in a solar company who believes in preserving the earth's resources. We have been pioneers of green technology for over 32 years. As an early player in a Green Technology space, there is a rich history in this organization. We are leveraging years of excellent experience to grow the company by 30 - 40% annually in recent years. Company Profile:Sun Light and Power (SL & P), the Bay Area's oldest installer of Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic (PV) systems is experiencing rapid start-up growth in the hot solar energy arena. For further information on our organization, please see our website: www.sunlightandpower.comPosition Open: Project Development CoordinatorOverall Responsibility: Process solar rebate applications and interconnection applications for solar systems by company. Maintain contract documents. Keep the company up- to- date on relevant solar policies and regulations.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* Process solar rebate and interconnection applications for solar systems installed by SL&P.* Process interconnection of photovoltaic systems into the electrical utility grid.* Apply for additional insurance on a job by job basis as well as maintain current insurance policies.* Filing of preliminary notices with all counties as needed* Handling basic file creation and organization * Give advanced warning of impending deadlines and timelines (rebate and interconnection) to appropriate departments such as, Project Management, Accounting, COO, Sales, and clients.* Keep up to date on all relevant solar policy and regulations by understanding all related State & Municipal decisions and comments.* Attending workshops and meetings (either remotely or in person), reviewing all new drafts of solar rebate and interconnection guidebooks, handbooks, and training materials. Responsible for advanced knowledge and understanding of these programs and changes.* Write, improve, and implement training, compliance, and company processes to conform to guidelines to qualify for solar rebates.* Work with key stake holders to prepare verbal and written comments to these policies and regulations. Deliver these comments when appropriate, adhering to all timelines.* Assist and advise Marketing and Sales departments with updates to website and marketing materials to comply with current solar policies and regulations* Alert Marketing to new target markets for campaigns based on policy driven incentive availability.* Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and industry contacts.* Computer usage required for working on company and departmental procedures, revise, edit, and update departmental procedures as needed.* Demonstrates proficiency with computers and well as the following software applications: Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook; Adobe Reader, Salesforce.com* Represent SL&P at industry functions displaying professional demeanor and dress.* Perform other duties as assigned by Operations Department or CEO.Competencies Required:Analytical* Detail oriented* Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as contract and rebate amounts, generating equipment ratings, and percentages (with a calculator).Communication * Excellent, professional written and verbal communication skills (English).* Demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Have positive customer interactions.* Communication liaison role of training all levels of management and departments to be in compliance and in alignment of solar rebate and interconnection guidelines.* Strong temperament ability in handling complex situations* Ability to extrapolate and communicate the ramifications of policies and decisions company wide.* Effectively communicate intricate program guidelines to external and internal laypeople.Initiation* Self-directed, resourceful, and reliable* Ability to read, analyzes, and understands solar rebate program decisions, solar rebate guidebooks/ handbooks, and non- technical utility interconnection guidelines.Time Management* Excellent time management, self management, and organizational skills.* Strong ability to navigate through complex interfaces with organizations and personalities to get job done.* Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.* Ability to organize and prioritize work and to coordinate a number of activities simultaneously.Green Values/Ethics/Culture* A high level of personal and professional integrity is essential.* Green resource conservation mentality desired in terms of your daily lifestyle.* Casual warehouse environment in Berkeley.Education and Experience:Bachelor's Degree is desirable but not required.3 - 5 years of exceptional progressive office administration skills. Strong ability to juggle caseloads of 60 - 90 projects simultaneously.Strong project management skillsKnowledge of solar business practicesKnowledge of municipal and state practicesSchedule:40 hour work week, full time position; overtime may be required due to deadlines. Weekday schedule will be from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. New hire training for this role will be approximately 6-8 weeks. The training schedule will be approximately 20 hours a week until the person graduates from being a Project Development Coordinator in training.Reports to: Operations Department, Contracts/Rebate ManagerApplying Instructions:In your cover letter, please tell us about yourself and why you'd like to work with us. Include any involvement you've had, working, or volunteering with environmental organizations or non-profits. Also, let us know how you go about living a green lifestyle. Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@sunlightandpower.com with Project Development Coordinator in the subject line. Applicants may also fax to (510) 845-1133, Attn: Human Resources. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. Absolutely NO agencies!
Senior Accounting Manager For Sun Light and Power
Senior Accounting Manager Job PostingFor Sun Light and Power - The Solar Experts since 1976www.sunlightandpower.comDoes the thought of working for a Green Technology company excite you? If so, read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity with one of the fastest growing Green companies in the Bay Area. Long recognized as a great place to work, the company is ready for its next stage. Can you be the one to help lead us there? A prime requirement is a strong interest in our technology, making California less dependent on foreign oil and a passion for doing great financial work. The position reports to the COO.Help move Sun Light and Power (SL & P) our small private company to the next level. Although we are still small, we are not a start up; we are actually the pioneers of green technology of over 32 years. As an early player in a Green Tech space, there is a rich history in this organization. We are leveraging years of excellence and considerable experience to grow the company by 30 - 40% annually in recent years. If you have strong leadership skills, green values personally and professionally, and want to not only build and lead the Accounting/Finance Group of SL & P, but also to grow yourself in the career path of Green Technology, the SL & P Management team would welcome the opportunity to meet you! With your leadership, you will help to upgrade our financial systems and reporting, cement our market position, and move in new directions with financial support.Company Profile:Sun Light and Power (SL & P), The Bay Area's oldest installer of Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic (PV) systems is experiencing rapid start-up like growth in the hot solar energy. For further information on our organization, please see our website: www.sunlightandpower.comResponsibilities:Requirement & Responsibilities:* Eight or more years of relevant Finance and Accounting experience * Construction background and general contractor's experience preferred * Manage and supervise accounting and warehouse staff * Oversee accounting procedures (AR, AP, GL, payroll, job costing, and inventory) * Prepare monthly financial reports and special request reports * Cash flow management and reporting * Strategic and Business Planning * Implementing Accounting and workflow procedures * Strong interpersonal/organization skills/management * Demonstrated leadership experience * Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills * Strong conflict resolution skills * Ability to work in a team environment * Minimum of bachelor's degree with preference for Accounting, Business or Finance degree program * Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality * Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) experience required * Salesforce and American Contractor Software experience preferred * Senior Accounting Manager will report to the COO Compensation: Dependent on ExperiencePlease email your resume, cover letter and salary requirements for consideration to jobs@sunlightandpower.com. Please indicate Senior Accounting Manager Position in the subject head. **Due to the great number of resumes we receive daily, we regretfully are unable to respond individually to each person interested in our company, or answer inquiries regarding the status of a particular resume. If there is interest in interviewing you for an available position within our company, a representative from the Human Resources Department will contact you in the near future.** Thank you for submitting your resume!
Communications Intern The Tuolumne River Trust SF
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Communications Intern www.toulumne.org
The Tuolumne River Trust has an opening for a Communications Intern for the fall semester. Working with the Advancement Associate and Executive Director, this individual will assist with media organization, member communications, database management, marketing and organizational advancement. This is a great opportunity to join a motivated team working to take an organization to the next level and to gain valuable experience in the non-profit environmental field.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Media organization including image gallery creation and management for the Trust’s library of images and photos and management of the Trust’s media hits.
2. Member communications including drafting letters, developing web and newsletter content, and assembling and processing mailings.
3. Database management assistance including data entry and updating files.
4. Grassroots organizing, marketing and fundraising assistance including preparing and distributing flyers to local businesses.
Desired Qualifications
1. High school diploma; working towards career in the environmental, communications, public relations or other related field.
2. Demonstrated work and/or volunteer experience.
3. Strong computer and organizational skills, well-organized, self-starter, detail-oriented, flexible, and a quick learner with the ability to multi-task.
4. Pleasant demeanor, positive attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
5. An interest in rivers and an environmental ethic.
6. Experience with database management and/or grassroots fundraising a plus!
Additional Information
This is a part-time, unpaid internship; 1 – 2 days per week reporting to the Advancement Associate for the duration of the fall semester. The Communications Internship is based in the Trust’s San Francisco office. This is an exciting opportunity that offers excellent potential for professional growth and accomplishment. The Trust is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to a diverse staff.
To apply, please send an email (with cover letter, resume, 1-page writing sample and 3 professional references as attachments) with subject heading "Communications Intern" to Karyn Carr at karyn@tuolumne.org. No phone calls please. For more information, visit: www.tuolumne.org.
Tuolumne River Trust Background
The Tuolumne River Trust promotes the stewardship of the Tuolumne River and its tributaries to ensure a healthy watershed, from Yosemite National Park to the San Joaquin River and the San Francisco Bay-Delta. Founded in 1981, the Trust is the only organization working throughout the watershed, linking Sierra and Valley conservation issues and forging strong ties between rural mountain and valley regions and Bay Area urban communities. The Trust has an annual budget of more than a million dollars, 8 employees, a cadre of consultants, and offices in San Francisco, Modesto, and Sonora.
The Trust won permanent protection for 83 miles of the Tuolumne River in 1984 and defeated a proposed hydroelectric project on the Clavey River in 1994. We expanded our scope in 1995 to include the lower reaches of the Tuolumne by playing a major role in winning higher river flows for wild salmon runs and pursuing several floodplain restoration projects. In 2001, the Trust launched the Bay Area Program and convinced the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to drop plans to expand the Hetch Hetchy system that would have increased their ability to divert water from the River by as much as 50%.
Current projects include: a) on-the-ground restoration of fisheries and riparian habitat along the Tuolumne near Modesto, b) seeking Federal Wild and Scenic River designation of the Clavey River, c) leading a collaborative Clavey Watershed planning process, d) promoting sustainable alternatives to San Francisco’s ongoing efforts to divert more water from the Tuolumne, and e) building public support for watershed stewardship by connecting the public to the River through education and outreach.
By linking mountain, valley, and Bay Area conservation issues, and connecting people to the River through outings and education, the Trust is building broad support for watershed stewardship. Our strategic approach melds advocacy, education, collaboration, scientific inquiry, and litigation when necessary to address threats and take advantage of conservation and restoration opportunities.
Communications Intern www.toulumne.org
The Tuolumne River Trust has an opening for a Communications Intern for the fall semester. Working with the Advancement Associate and Executive Director, this individual will assist with media organization, member communications, database management, marketing and organizational advancement. This is a great opportunity to join a motivated team working to take an organization to the next level and to gain valuable experience in the non-profit environmental field.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Media organization including image gallery creation and management for the Trust’s library of images and photos and management of the Trust’s media hits.
2. Member communications including drafting letters, developing web and newsletter content, and assembling and processing mailings.
3. Database management assistance including data entry and updating files.
4. Grassroots organizing, marketing and fundraising assistance including preparing and distributing flyers to local businesses.
Desired Qualifications
1. High school diploma; working towards career in the environmental, communications, public relations or other related field.
2. Demonstrated work and/or volunteer experience.
3. Strong computer and organizational skills, well-organized, self-starter, detail-oriented, flexible, and a quick learner with the ability to multi-task.
4. Pleasant demeanor, positive attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
5. An interest in rivers and an environmental ethic.
6. Experience with database management and/or grassroots fundraising a plus!
Additional Information
This is a part-time, unpaid internship; 1 – 2 days per week reporting to the Advancement Associate for the duration of the fall semester. The Communications Internship is based in the Trust’s San Francisco office. This is an exciting opportunity that offers excellent potential for professional growth and accomplishment. The Trust is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to a diverse staff.
To apply, please send an email (with cover letter, resume, 1-page writing sample and 3 professional references as attachments) with subject heading "Communications Intern" to Karyn Carr at karyn@tuolumne.org. No phone calls please. For more information, visit: www.tuolumne.org.
Tuolumne River Trust Background
The Tuolumne River Trust promotes the stewardship of the Tuolumne River and its tributaries to ensure a healthy watershed, from Yosemite National Park to the San Joaquin River and the San Francisco Bay-Delta. Founded in 1981, the Trust is the only organization working throughout the watershed, linking Sierra and Valley conservation issues and forging strong ties between rural mountain and valley regions and Bay Area urban communities. The Trust has an annual budget of more than a million dollars, 8 employees, a cadre of consultants, and offices in San Francisco, Modesto, and Sonora.
The Trust won permanent protection for 83 miles of the Tuolumne River in 1984 and defeated a proposed hydroelectric project on the Clavey River in 1994. We expanded our scope in 1995 to include the lower reaches of the Tuolumne by playing a major role in winning higher river flows for wild salmon runs and pursuing several floodplain restoration projects. In 2001, the Trust launched the Bay Area Program and convinced the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to drop plans to expand the Hetch Hetchy system that would have increased their ability to divert water from the River by as much as 50%.
Current projects include: a) on-the-ground restoration of fisheries and riparian habitat along the Tuolumne near Modesto, b) seeking Federal Wild and Scenic River designation of the Clavey River, c) leading a collaborative Clavey Watershed planning process, d) promoting sustainable alternatives to San Francisco’s ongoing efforts to divert more water from the Tuolumne, and e) building public support for watershed stewardship by connecting the public to the River through education and outreach.
By linking mountain, valley, and Bay Area conservation issues, and connecting people to the River through outings and education, the Trust is building broad support for watershed stewardship. Our strategic approach melds advocacy, education, collaboration, scientific inquiry, and litigation when necessary to address threats and take advantage of conservation and restoration opportunities.
The Tuolumne River Trust River Parkway Project Manager Modesto
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT River Parkway Project Manager
The Tuolumne River Trust has an immediate opening for a River Parkway Project Manager. With a clear vision, a successful track record, and the resources to add several new staff, the Trust is ideally poised to leverage greater support for the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team working to take a successful organization to the next level during an exciting period of growth from an existing staff of 7 to a staff of at least 12. The full-time position will require work in Stanislaus County plus occasional travel to Sacramento, San Francisco, Sonora and other places in the San Joaquin Valley.
Working under the supervision of the Central Valley Program Director and the Deputy Executive Director, the River Parkway Project Manager manages and coordinates all aspects of protection, science, stewardship, community and government relations for the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway, an initiative to implement a mosaic of public and private habitat and recreation projects along the 52-mile reach of the lower Tuolumne River. S/he serves as the principal contact to government agencies, other conservation organizations, foundations and the academic community for conservation and park-related projects. Specifically, the Project Manager’s activities encompass a broad array of tasks, including strategic planning; partnership building; land management and science; real estate acquisition; fundraising for the parkway including securing government grants; management of government and other contracts; cultivating support and involvement among key local stakeholders, landowners, corporations, private individuals, donors, and community and institutional leaders; representing the Trust in a wide variety of forums; fostering compatible land use practices throughout the project area. S/He will work closely with the Deputy Executive Director, Central Valley Program Director, and Education and Outreach Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Strengthen the Trust as the major conservation organization within Stanislaus County. 2. Lead the Trust and the Tuolumne River Coalition, a loose collaborative of local governmental and non-governmental organizations, in implementing the vision for the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway.
3. Capitalize on existing resources to leverage additional government and private funds for parkway projects, including grant preparation.
4. Foster key partnerships with public and private organizations to develop innovative solutions and tangible results for parkway projects.
5. Cultivate local community support for local conservation efforts. 6. Refine conservation and park priorities along the lower Tuolumne River.
7. Assist in negotiating complex and innovative solutions with government agencies and landowners to conserve and protect key pieces of land.
8. Strengthen government relationships to build political support for the parkway and individual parkway projects.
9. Act as a spokesperson for the parkway to the media to effectively generate positive stories about the parkway.
10. Additionally, the Project Manager may work on land transactions by assisting and/or leading negotiating, documenting, and closing real estate transactions with the assistance of legal and finance consultants and partners by:
o Researching and carrying out all phases of land pre-acquisition projects from initial outreach and landowner negotiation through supervision of appraisers, surveyors, and other consultants.
o Identifying funding opportunities for land acquisition projects.
o Identifying and negotiating with public agencies or other permanent stewards for final project acquisition.
11. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications 1. Advanced degree in engineering, biology, hydrology, landscape architecture, or other related field. 2. 2-4 years experience in the environmental field, preferably including background in working with land trusts, California’s Central Valley environmental issues, government relations, and land conservation. 3. Prior experience and ability in building relationships and working with people from different backgrounds and perspectives.
4. Experience in working with diverse coalitions of stakeholders to advance community visions. 5. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
6. Prior successful experience in grant writing, contract management, and budget management.
Additional Details
The salary for this position is in the range of $55,000-$60,000 and depends heavily on experience. Excellent benefits. The Trust is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse staff. The full-time position is based in Modesto and will require work in Stanislaus County, plus occasional travel to Sacramento, San Francisco, Sonora and other places in California. This job offers excellent potential for professional growth.
The position will be open until filled. The first round of interviews will occur in late-June or early-July. Please send an email (with cover letter, resume, three references, and 2-page writing sample as attachments) with subject heading "River Parkway Project Manager" to Karyn Carr at karyn@tuolumne.org. No phone calls please.
Organizational Background
The Tuolumne River Trust promotes the stewardship of the Tuolumne River and its tributaries to ensure a healthy watershed, from Yosemite National Park to the San Joaquin River and the San Francisco Bay-Delta. Founded in 1981, the Trust is the only organization working throughout the watershed, linking Sierra and Valley conservation issues and forging strong ties between rural mountain and valley regions and Bay Area urban communities. The Trust has an annual budget of more than a million dollars, a cadre of consultants, and offices in San Francisco, Modesto, and Sonora. We currently have eight staff with funding to add at least four more in the coming months.
The Trust won permanent protection for 83 miles of the Tuolumne River in 1984 and defeated a proposed hydroelectric project on the Clavey River in 1994. Our Central Valley Program was launched in the early 1990’s when we joined 10 other parties as signatories to a negotiated Settlement Agreement that increased river flows and required river restoration with the objective to increase the remnant wild salmon population. More recently, the Trust led a collaborative effort to develop a vision for the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway, a mosaic of habitat and park projects along the 52-mile stretch of river in the Central Valley. In 2001, the Trust launched the Bay Area Program and convinced the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to drop plans to expand the Hetch Hetchy system that would have increased their ability to divert water from the River by as much as 50%.
Current projects include: a) establishing the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway—a mosaic of projects that will enhance the recreational, economic and environmental value of the River, b) improving flows in the lower Tuolumne for fish and habitat; c) seeking Federal Wild and Scenic River designation of the Clavey River, d) leading a collaborative Clavey Watershed planning process, e) promoting sustainable alternatives to San Francisco’s ongoing efforts to divert more water from the Tuolumne, and f) building
public support for watershed stewardship by connecting the public to the River through education and outreach.
By linking mountain, valley, and Bay Area conservation issues, and connecting people to the River through outings and education, the Trust is building broad support for watershed stewardship. Our strategic approach melds advocacy, education, collaboration, scientific inquiry, and litigation when necessary to address threats and take advantage of conservation and restoration opportunities.
The Tuolumne River Trust has an immediate opening for a River Parkway Project Manager. With a clear vision, a successful track record, and the resources to add several new staff, the Trust is ideally poised to leverage greater support for the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team working to take a successful organization to the next level during an exciting period of growth from an existing staff of 7 to a staff of at least 12. The full-time position will require work in Stanislaus County plus occasional travel to Sacramento, San Francisco, Sonora and other places in the San Joaquin Valley.
Working under the supervision of the Central Valley Program Director and the Deputy Executive Director, the River Parkway Project Manager manages and coordinates all aspects of protection, science, stewardship, community and government relations for the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway, an initiative to implement a mosaic of public and private habitat and recreation projects along the 52-mile reach of the lower Tuolumne River. S/he serves as the principal contact to government agencies, other conservation organizations, foundations and the academic community for conservation and park-related projects. Specifically, the Project Manager’s activities encompass a broad array of tasks, including strategic planning; partnership building; land management and science; real estate acquisition; fundraising for the parkway including securing government grants; management of government and other contracts; cultivating support and involvement among key local stakeholders, landowners, corporations, private individuals, donors, and community and institutional leaders; representing the Trust in a wide variety of forums; fostering compatible land use practices throughout the project area. S/He will work closely with the Deputy Executive Director, Central Valley Program Director, and Education and Outreach Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Strengthen the Trust as the major conservation organization within Stanislaus County. 2. Lead the Trust and the Tuolumne River Coalition, a loose collaborative of local governmental and non-governmental organizations, in implementing the vision for the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway.
3. Capitalize on existing resources to leverage additional government and private funds for parkway projects, including grant preparation.
4. Foster key partnerships with public and private organizations to develop innovative solutions and tangible results for parkway projects.
5. Cultivate local community support for local conservation efforts. 6. Refine conservation and park priorities along the lower Tuolumne River.
7. Assist in negotiating complex and innovative solutions with government agencies and landowners to conserve and protect key pieces of land.
8. Strengthen government relationships to build political support for the parkway and individual parkway projects.
9. Act as a spokesperson for the parkway to the media to effectively generate positive stories about the parkway.
10. Additionally, the Project Manager may work on land transactions by assisting and/or leading negotiating, documenting, and closing real estate transactions with the assistance of legal and finance consultants and partners by:
o Researching and carrying out all phases of land pre-acquisition projects from initial outreach and landowner negotiation through supervision of appraisers, surveyors, and other consultants.
o Identifying funding opportunities for land acquisition projects.
o Identifying and negotiating with public agencies or other permanent stewards for final project acquisition.
11. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications 1. Advanced degree in engineering, biology, hydrology, landscape architecture, or other related field. 2. 2-4 years experience in the environmental field, preferably including background in working with land trusts, California’s Central Valley environmental issues, government relations, and land conservation. 3. Prior experience and ability in building relationships and working with people from different backgrounds and perspectives.
4. Experience in working with diverse coalitions of stakeholders to advance community visions. 5. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
6. Prior successful experience in grant writing, contract management, and budget management.
Additional Details
The salary for this position is in the range of $55,000-$60,000 and depends heavily on experience. Excellent benefits. The Trust is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse staff. The full-time position is based in Modesto and will require work in Stanislaus County, plus occasional travel to Sacramento, San Francisco, Sonora and other places in California. This job offers excellent potential for professional growth.
The position will be open until filled. The first round of interviews will occur in late-June or early-July. Please send an email (with cover letter, resume, three references, and 2-page writing sample as attachments) with subject heading "River Parkway Project Manager" to Karyn Carr at karyn@tuolumne.org. No phone calls please.
Organizational Background
The Tuolumne River Trust promotes the stewardship of the Tuolumne River and its tributaries to ensure a healthy watershed, from Yosemite National Park to the San Joaquin River and the San Francisco Bay-Delta. Founded in 1981, the Trust is the only organization working throughout the watershed, linking Sierra and Valley conservation issues and forging strong ties between rural mountain and valley regions and Bay Area urban communities. The Trust has an annual budget of more than a million dollars, a cadre of consultants, and offices in San Francisco, Modesto, and Sonora. We currently have eight staff with funding to add at least four more in the coming months.
The Trust won permanent protection for 83 miles of the Tuolumne River in 1984 and defeated a proposed hydroelectric project on the Clavey River in 1994. Our Central Valley Program was launched in the early 1990’s when we joined 10 other parties as signatories to a negotiated Settlement Agreement that increased river flows and required river restoration with the objective to increase the remnant wild salmon population. More recently, the Trust led a collaborative effort to develop a vision for the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway, a mosaic of habitat and park projects along the 52-mile stretch of river in the Central Valley. In 2001, the Trust launched the Bay Area Program and convinced the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to drop plans to expand the Hetch Hetchy system that would have increased their ability to divert water from the River by as much as 50%.
Current projects include: a) establishing the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway—a mosaic of projects that will enhance the recreational, economic and environmental value of the River, b) improving flows in the lower Tuolumne for fish and habitat; c) seeking Federal Wild and Scenic River designation of the Clavey River, d) leading a collaborative Clavey Watershed planning process, e) promoting sustainable alternatives to San Francisco’s ongoing efforts to divert more water from the Tuolumne, and f) building
public support for watershed stewardship by connecting the public to the River through education and outreach.
By linking mountain, valley, and Bay Area conservation issues, and connecting people to the River through outings and education, the Trust is building broad support for watershed stewardship. Our strategic approach melds advocacy, education, collaboration, scientific inquiry, and litigation when necessary to address threats and take advantage of conservation and restoration opportunities.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Green Corps Training Program
During this academic year, Green Corps will select 35 soon-to-be collegegraduates for our 2008-2009 training program. We give college graduates theskills and experience they need to launch a career in the environmentalmovement.But Green Corps alumni - people like MoveOn.org's Adam Ruben - that tell ourstory best. Click here to watch the video that tells the story of GreenCorps:http://www.greencorps.org/about-us/15th-anniversary-videoThrough our classroom instruction, field training and career placement,Green Corps organizers become Green Corps alumni -- like Adam Ruben,Bernadette Del Chiaro of Environment California, and more than 200 others.As alumni, they work with environmental and social change groups such asSierra Club, Greenpeace and Rainforest Action Network.And in their careers, they work on some of the biggest environmentalproblems we're facing today.If that sounds like something any of your students might be interested inplease take a moment to watch the video and feel free to share this emailwith your colleagues and students.http://www.greencorps.org/about-us/15th-anniversary-videoThank you and best of luck on a successful semester.Sincerely, Ben WalshRecruitment Diretctor, Green Corpsjobs@greencorps.org
Monday, September 22, 2008
Coordinator Ecosystem-based Management (EBM) Network
The West Coast Ecosystem-based Management (EBM) Network is working to overcome the challenges of protecting the coastal environment by managing natural resources based on ecosystem principles. The Network is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Coordinator position. This exciting opportunity is based in the San Francisco Bay Area of California and entails frequent travel West Coast-wide. Overview The West Coast EBM Network, a project of the Tides Center, is an alliance of coastal and ocean resource managers and practitioners working in six geographies: San Juan Islands, Washington; Port Orford, Oregon; and Humboldt Bay, Elkhorn Slough, Morro Bay, and the Ventura River watershed, California. Through the Network, these partners share lessons learned, identify common needs, and strive to overcome the challenges of putting EBM into practice. The Network Coordinator will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and evaluating relationships and communication vehicles necessary for a successful learning network. They will support group initiatives with technical expertise and identify relevant resources for data, information, and tools. The Coordinator will organize targeted events and tailored training opportunities for the local and regional groups involved in the six EBM projects. These events will be aimed at improving knowledge and skills capacities to accomplish EBM goals. As the Network progresses, the Coordinator will develop a long-term vision for EBM on the West Coast with common indicators to illustrate regional successes and illuminate the meaning of ecosystem management to elected officials and other decision makers at all level of government, stakeholders, and the public. Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a graduate degree in coastal/marine policy or management, or a graduate degree in science with at least two years of policy experience. A minimum of two years of professional experience is required.
For additional details, please refer to the attached position description or email Becky Pollock (rebecca.pollock@noaa.gov). How to apply Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references electronically by close of business on October 10, 2008 to Becky Pollock (rebecca.pollock@noaa.gov) and Pete Stauffer (pstauffer@surfrider.org). The West Coast EBM Network, a project of Tides Center, is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related) or conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions (ARC). Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.
The successful candidate will have a graduate degree in coastal/marine policy or management, or a graduate degree in science with at least two years of policy experience. A minimum of two years of professional experience is required.
For additional details, please refer to the attached position description or email Becky Pollock (rebecca.pollock@noaa.gov). How to apply Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references electronically by close of business on October 10, 2008 to Becky Pollock (rebecca.pollock@noaa.gov) and Pete Stauffer (pstauffer@surfrider.org). The West Coast EBM Network, a project of Tides Center, is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related) or conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions (ARC). Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.
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