For a job application on the Richmond Historic Conservation Crew, contact:
Michael Nobles
Tel: (510) 827-6345
Email: clcoakland@thesca.org
Applications are being accepted immediately and are due August 29.
· Are you a young woman aged 15 - 18, living in Richmond?
· Would you like to learn about video production and gain new skills?
· Would you like to work in a National Park and earn money?
The Richmond Historic Conservation Crew is a weekly historical conservation service-learning experience. Participants will receive a stipend for their participation in the program. The crew will consist of six female crew members, aged 15-18, and an adult leader. As a team, the crew will document the history and various preservation activities related to the historic Red Oak Victory ship located at the Rosie the Riveter / WWII National Historic Park in Richmond. The SS Red Oak Victory is one of 747 ships built at the Kaiser shipyards during World War II and is now preserved as a museum ship in Richmond, California.
Carla Koop
Outreach Coordinator, National Park Service Rosie the Riveter/ World War II Home Front NHP
1401 Marina Way South
Richmond CA 94804
510-232-0865 phone
510-232-5504 fax
http://www.nps.gov/rori/
Visitor Center hrs: M-F 8:30 am - 5 pm
Save the date!
Home Front Festival by-the-Bay
Oct. 4 - 5, 2008
http://www.homefrontfestival.com/
Monday, August 25, 2008
Program Officer for Community DevelopmentThe San Francisco Foundation,
PO for Community Development at SF Foundation
OPEN POSITIONProgram Officer for Community DevelopmentThe San Francisco Foundation, the community foundation of the Bay Area, is one of country’s largest community foundations. We serve Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties. Our mission is to mobilize resources and guide their use to promote vibrant, sustainable communities throughout the Bay Area. In service to the people of our community, we partner with diverse organizations and donors to create new opportunities and to be a catalyst for change. Due to the generosity of our donors, our assets exceed one billion dollars and last year we granted out more than $88 million. A distinguished 11-member community board governs the Foundation. POSITION SCOPEThe Program Officer for Community Development is the primary grantmaker for the Foundation’s Community Development portfolio, which is responsible for responding to and recommending requests for funding and proactively developing initiatives that stabilize and increase the economic security of households and communities by investing in strategies that address the root causes of poverty. This includes expanding the supply of affordable and supportive housing, strategies to address and end homelessness, investments in workforce development to increase economic security, and micro-enterprise loans and entrepreneurial training to foster economic independence. Recognizing a growing body of work and success in strategies designed to build assets and wealth, it is expected that the Community Development program will continue to move towards greater incorporation of assets and wealth strategies in the portfolio. Additionally, the Foundation has embarked on an aggressive strategy to incorporate Program Related Investments (PRIs) as a part of its overall grantmaking strategy. Working with the Finance Department, the Program Officer for Community Development will lead all Community Development related PRI efforts. Lastly, the Foundation advances public policy goals and strategies based on its grantmaking, initiative, and convening activities, and expects the Community Development Program Officer to be actively involved in policy work.The Community Development Program Officer works within a multidisciplinary program department and, in coordination with others, is responsible for addressing key strategic Foundation goals (i.e., promote safe, healthy, and affordable neighborhoods and sustainable livelihoods for individuals and families). The Program Officer supervises an Initiative Coordinator, a Program Fellow and a Program Assistant and works with all areas of the Foundation in the course of mobilizing resources and applying them toward addressing community needs. Two strategic projects are currently managed by the Program Officer for Community Development: the Bay Area Workforce Funding Collaborative, a groundbreaking partnership between philanthropic foundations and the State of California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) to match some of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most disadvantaged jobseekers with employers in high-growth economic sectors; and The Solutions Fund for Homeless Families, a multi-year service, policy, and advocacy effort focused on homeless families in San Francisco. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Review, research, and recommend grants. Solicit and respond to nonprofit, government, and private agency requests for Foundation funding. Evaluate merits of written proposals, conduct site visits, review research, and present grant recommendations to the Board of Trustees. Evaluate effectiveness of grants and report progress. Provide resource and referral advice and technical assistance to agencies or collaboratives. As appropriate, jointly review grants from other program areas and in collaboration with other funding.
Budget oversight and supervision. Manage a grantmaking budget that includes both restricted and unrestricted funds. Supervise an Initiative Coordinator, a Program Fellow and a Program Assistant, providing orientation, professional development opportunities, and mentoring. As part of our Multicultural Fellows Program, the Program Officer for Community Development will actively support leadership development and mentoring of the Program Fellow.
Initiative design, development, and implementation. Lead proactive, collaborative initiatives with other funders and grantees, and across program areas of the Foundation. Raise funds from other foundations and donors to meet needs identified in the initiative process. Provide overall direction and guidance to initiatives from conception through implementation, including hiring and supervising consultants and staff, and where appropriate, needs assessment, RFP development and grants distribution. Collaborate with Public Affairs for media, marketing and public relations activities.
Development support. Meet with donors and prospective donors interested in Community Development issues, providing them with information about Community Development needs and best practices and grantmaking opportunities in the Bay Area. Provide background information for direct funding requests to donors. Organize and present donor forums.
Organizational development and management. Provide leadership to internal Foundation committees and special projects that result in better management practices, professional development activities, strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation. Actively participates in the Foundation’s organizational learning agenda.
Program Related Investment (PRI) Work. Provide leadership and coordination for the Community Development PRI working with the Finance Department, other foundation staff, consultants, and nonprofit intermediaries to integrate PRI strategies into the Community Development portfolio. QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in economic development, urban planning, finance, public policy, or related discipline required. Master’s degree strongly preferred.
Experience: Ten years of increasingly responsible experience in a leadership role in the public, community economic, and/or community development sectors with a specific focus on affordable housing, homelessness, workforce development, micro-enterprise development, asset development and wealth building, and/or program related investments, as applied or utilized for vulnerable neighborhoods, individuals, families, and communities.
Knowledge, skills, and competencies: Strong active listening, oral, and written communication skills; Strong financial analysis skills coupled with the ability to build successful relationships with local community investment intermediaries; demonstrated ability to engage people from diverse backgrounds and in a variety of settings; ability to facilitate and synthesize ideas, observations, research, and interpersonal dynamics of groups; ability to provide sensitive feedback and technical assistance. Knowledge of organizational development, management systems, and operations of small and large nonprofits; budget development and management. Ability to lead collaborative initiatives of multiple funders, provide cross-sector learning opportunities for funders and grantees, and serve as staff lead for special projects or committees. Demonstrable computer literacy in word processing, email, spreadsheets, contact management, and knowledge management applications.TO APPLY: Send Resume with cover letter by September 22, 2008 to resumes@sff.org or Mail to: Director of Human Resources and AdministrationThe San Francisco Foundation225 Bush Street, Suite 500San Francisco, CA 94104FAX: (415) 477-2784The San Francisco Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and seeks diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation, and physical abilities.
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San Francisco
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OPEN POSITIONProgram Officer for Community DevelopmentThe San Francisco Foundation, the community foundation of the Bay Area, is one of country’s largest community foundations. We serve Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties. Our mission is to mobilize resources and guide their use to promote vibrant, sustainable communities throughout the Bay Area. In service to the people of our community, we partner with diverse organizations and donors to create new opportunities and to be a catalyst for change. Due to the generosity of our donors, our assets exceed one billion dollars and last year we granted out more than $88 million. A distinguished 11-member community board governs the Foundation. POSITION SCOPEThe Program Officer for Community Development is the primary grantmaker for the Foundation’s Community Development portfolio, which is responsible for responding to and recommending requests for funding and proactively developing initiatives that stabilize and increase the economic security of households and communities by investing in strategies that address the root causes of poverty. This includes expanding the supply of affordable and supportive housing, strategies to address and end homelessness, investments in workforce development to increase economic security, and micro-enterprise loans and entrepreneurial training to foster economic independence. Recognizing a growing body of work and success in strategies designed to build assets and wealth, it is expected that the Community Development program will continue to move towards greater incorporation of assets and wealth strategies in the portfolio. Additionally, the Foundation has embarked on an aggressive strategy to incorporate Program Related Investments (PRIs) as a part of its overall grantmaking strategy. Working with the Finance Department, the Program Officer for Community Development will lead all Community Development related PRI efforts. Lastly, the Foundation advances public policy goals and strategies based on its grantmaking, initiative, and convening activities, and expects the Community Development Program Officer to be actively involved in policy work.The Community Development Program Officer works within a multidisciplinary program department and, in coordination with others, is responsible for addressing key strategic Foundation goals (i.e., promote safe, healthy, and affordable neighborhoods and sustainable livelihoods for individuals and families). The Program Officer supervises an Initiative Coordinator, a Program Fellow and a Program Assistant and works with all areas of the Foundation in the course of mobilizing resources and applying them toward addressing community needs. Two strategic projects are currently managed by the Program Officer for Community Development: the Bay Area Workforce Funding Collaborative, a groundbreaking partnership between philanthropic foundations and the State of California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) to match some of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most disadvantaged jobseekers with employers in high-growth economic sectors; and The Solutions Fund for Homeless Families, a multi-year service, policy, and advocacy effort focused on homeless families in San Francisco. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Review, research, and recommend grants. Solicit and respond to nonprofit, government, and private agency requests for Foundation funding. Evaluate merits of written proposals, conduct site visits, review research, and present grant recommendations to the Board of Trustees. Evaluate effectiveness of grants and report progress. Provide resource and referral advice and technical assistance to agencies or collaboratives. As appropriate, jointly review grants from other program areas and in collaboration with other funding.
Budget oversight and supervision. Manage a grantmaking budget that includes both restricted and unrestricted funds. Supervise an Initiative Coordinator, a Program Fellow and a Program Assistant, providing orientation, professional development opportunities, and mentoring. As part of our Multicultural Fellows Program, the Program Officer for Community Development will actively support leadership development and mentoring of the Program Fellow.
Initiative design, development, and implementation. Lead proactive, collaborative initiatives with other funders and grantees, and across program areas of the Foundation. Raise funds from other foundations and donors to meet needs identified in the initiative process. Provide overall direction and guidance to initiatives from conception through implementation, including hiring and supervising consultants and staff, and where appropriate, needs assessment, RFP development and grants distribution. Collaborate with Public Affairs for media, marketing and public relations activities.
Development support. Meet with donors and prospective donors interested in Community Development issues, providing them with information about Community Development needs and best practices and grantmaking opportunities in the Bay Area. Provide background information for direct funding requests to donors. Organize and present donor forums.
Organizational development and management. Provide leadership to internal Foundation committees and special projects that result in better management practices, professional development activities, strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation. Actively participates in the Foundation’s organizational learning agenda.
Program Related Investment (PRI) Work. Provide leadership and coordination for the Community Development PRI working with the Finance Department, other foundation staff, consultants, and nonprofit intermediaries to integrate PRI strategies into the Community Development portfolio. QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in economic development, urban planning, finance, public policy, or related discipline required. Master’s degree strongly preferred.
Experience: Ten years of increasingly responsible experience in a leadership role in the public, community economic, and/or community development sectors with a specific focus on affordable housing, homelessness, workforce development, micro-enterprise development, asset development and wealth building, and/or program related investments, as applied or utilized for vulnerable neighborhoods, individuals, families, and communities.
Knowledge, skills, and competencies: Strong active listening, oral, and written communication skills; Strong financial analysis skills coupled with the ability to build successful relationships with local community investment intermediaries; demonstrated ability to engage people from diverse backgrounds and in a variety of settings; ability to facilitate and synthesize ideas, observations, research, and interpersonal dynamics of groups; ability to provide sensitive feedback and technical assistance. Knowledge of organizational development, management systems, and operations of small and large nonprofits; budget development and management. Ability to lead collaborative initiatives of multiple funders, provide cross-sector learning opportunities for funders and grantees, and serve as staff lead for special projects or committees. Demonstrable computer literacy in word processing, email, spreadsheets, contact management, and knowledge management applications.TO APPLY: Send Resume with cover letter by September 22, 2008 to resumes@sff.org or Mail to: Director of Human Resources and AdministrationThe San Francisco Foundation225 Bush Street, Suite 500San Francisco, CA 94104FAX: (415) 477-2784The San Francisco Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and seeks diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation, and physical abilities.
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Green Careers Resource Guide
Green Careers Resource Guide - new for summer 2008
A free and completely updated and expanded edition of my resource guide for green and environmental careers is now available on my website for downloading. This is an electronic/pdf publication (sorry, printed copies are not available). Anyone who wants to know where the green and environmental jobs are and what online resources are available will find this guide very useful.
Sections include:
* What is a Green Career?* Where are the Green Jobs?* What Occupations?* Online Occupational Information Resources* Top Mainstream Job Boards* Green/Environmental Career Resources and Job Boards* Industry/Occupation Specific Resources and Associations
Download it here: www.cassio.com
Green Careers: Choosing Work for a Sustainable FutureNew paperback book by Jim Cassio & Alice Rush to be published by New Society Publishers in early 2009.
Offers clear and concise information about the rapidly evolving field of green and environmental jobs, including:* Where the green jobs are* Comprehensive info on 90 different occupations in 12 different career groups* Over 60 case studies/interviews with 'real people' working in green jobs* Profiles of 'green entrepreneurs'
A free and completely updated and expanded edition of my resource guide for green and environmental careers is now available on my website for downloading. This is an electronic/pdf publication (sorry, printed copies are not available). Anyone who wants to know where the green and environmental jobs are and what online resources are available will find this guide very useful.
Sections include:
* What is a Green Career?* Where are the Green Jobs?* What Occupations?* Online Occupational Information Resources* Top Mainstream Job Boards* Green/Environmental Career Resources and Job Boards* Industry/Occupation Specific Resources and Associations
Download it here: www.cassio.com
Green Careers: Choosing Work for a Sustainable FutureNew paperback book by Jim Cassio & Alice Rush to be published by New Society Publishers in early 2009.
Offers clear and concise information about the rapidly evolving field of green and environmental jobs, including:* Where the green jobs are* Comprehensive info on 90 different occupations in 12 different career groups* Over 60 case studies/interviews with 'real people' working in green jobs* Profiles of 'green entrepreneurs'
Thursday, August 14, 2008
GARDEN EDUCATOR (part-time) SF
Job Opening: GARDEN EDUCATOR (part-time) What is Urban Sprouts?Urban Sprouts is a school garden organization that serves low-income youth from San Francisco’s under-served neighborhoods. We teach youth to grow, harvest, prepare and eat vegetables from the school garden in order to help youth become more engaged in school, eat better, exercise more, and connect with the environment and each other. Urban Sprouts uses garden-based education to:
Improve students' learning in science and their ecoliteracy (environmental awareness and responsibility)
Improve students' nutrition and physical fitness
Build community involvement within urban schools.
Help youth and their families take action to improve food access and environmental justice in their communities. Each year we work with over 700 youth at five San Francisco public schools: Aptos Middle School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, International Studies Academy, June Jordan School for Equity and Ida B. Wells Continuation High School. Job DescriptionUrban Sprouts’ Garden Educators facilitate our core garden-based education curriculum. The Educator will facilitate primarily high school and some middle school science classes, combining environmental science education, nutrition education, hands-on experiences in the school garden (planting, tending, harvesting and cooking), and youth development principles. The Garden Educator co-teaches with the classroom teacher and mentors the teacher in outdoor classroom management techniques. The Garden Educator builds involvement in and commitment to the school garden within the school community, including teachers, administrators, students, parents and community volunteers, by collaborating with Urban Sprouts’ Program Manager. The Garden Educator will also support a group of student leaders to engage in garden-related action projects through after school or extra-curricular programming. Job Responsibilities· Facilitate 3-4 garden-based education classes per day two to three days each week;· Prepare for each lesson by gathering supplies, worksheets, and reviewing each lesson plan;· Manage the school garden, plan and prepare for garden work activities, manage cropping schedule, prepare for availability of tools and other necessary materials.· Participate in biweekly staff meetings, which include professional support, collaborative curriculum planning, and completing reporting paperwork.· Coordinate Garden Party Work Days in collaboration with the Family and Volunteer Programs Manager. Garden Party Work Days bring students, families, teachers and community members together to work and celebrate in the garden on a Saturday. · Coordinate school-wide events such as Salad Days, in which students prepare and serve garden-grown salad for the entire school at lunch.· Supervise classroom volunteers who assist with garden work activities.· Meet with each teacher on a monthly basis for assessment and coaching.· Monitor, document and report on all activities and extent of student and teacher participation to Executive Director. Desired Skills and Experience· At least 2-3 years of facilitation or teaching experience with youth aged 11-17; outdoor group management experience preferred.· Knowledge and skills in small-scale organic food production or home gardening.· Knowledge of or interest in topics including urban gardening, botany, environmental science, health and nutrition, food systems, food access, urban schools and social justice.· A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.· Bilingual and/or bi-cultural preferred (languages include Spanish, Tagalog, Cantonese).· Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations including youth and adults.· Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking skills.· Ability to work collaboratively and independently, flexible, enthusiastic, creative thinker. This is a part-time position working 20-25 hours per week, $18-20 per hour DOE, during the 10-month school year, with summer work likely. To ApplyPlease send a resume and cover letter via email to Abby Jaramillo, Executive Director, at abby@urbansprouts.org or by mail to 326 Prospect Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110. For more information, visit our blog and website http://www.urbansprouts.blogspot.com--------------------Abby R. JaramilloDirectorUrban Sproutsabby@urbansprouts.org(415) 648-4596 http://urbansprouts.blogspot.com
Improve students' learning in science and their ecoliteracy (environmental awareness and responsibility)
Improve students' nutrition and physical fitness
Build community involvement within urban schools.
Help youth and their families take action to improve food access and environmental justice in their communities. Each year we work with over 700 youth at five San Francisco public schools: Aptos Middle School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, International Studies Academy, June Jordan School for Equity and Ida B. Wells Continuation High School. Job DescriptionUrban Sprouts’ Garden Educators facilitate our core garden-based education curriculum. The Educator will facilitate primarily high school and some middle school science classes, combining environmental science education, nutrition education, hands-on experiences in the school garden (planting, tending, harvesting and cooking), and youth development principles. The Garden Educator co-teaches with the classroom teacher and mentors the teacher in outdoor classroom management techniques. The Garden Educator builds involvement in and commitment to the school garden within the school community, including teachers, administrators, students, parents and community volunteers, by collaborating with Urban Sprouts’ Program Manager. The Garden Educator will also support a group of student leaders to engage in garden-related action projects through after school or extra-curricular programming. Job Responsibilities· Facilitate 3-4 garden-based education classes per day two to three days each week;· Prepare for each lesson by gathering supplies, worksheets, and reviewing each lesson plan;· Manage the school garden, plan and prepare for garden work activities, manage cropping schedule, prepare for availability of tools and other necessary materials.· Participate in biweekly staff meetings, which include professional support, collaborative curriculum planning, and completing reporting paperwork.· Coordinate Garden Party Work Days in collaboration with the Family and Volunteer Programs Manager. Garden Party Work Days bring students, families, teachers and community members together to work and celebrate in the garden on a Saturday. · Coordinate school-wide events such as Salad Days, in which students prepare and serve garden-grown salad for the entire school at lunch.· Supervise classroom volunteers who assist with garden work activities.· Meet with each teacher on a monthly basis for assessment and coaching.· Monitor, document and report on all activities and extent of student and teacher participation to Executive Director. Desired Skills and Experience· At least 2-3 years of facilitation or teaching experience with youth aged 11-17; outdoor group management experience preferred.· Knowledge and skills in small-scale organic food production or home gardening.· Knowledge of or interest in topics including urban gardening, botany, environmental science, health and nutrition, food systems, food access, urban schools and social justice.· A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.· Bilingual and/or bi-cultural preferred (languages include Spanish, Tagalog, Cantonese).· Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations including youth and adults.· Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking skills.· Ability to work collaboratively and independently, flexible, enthusiastic, creative thinker. This is a part-time position working 20-25 hours per week, $18-20 per hour DOE, during the 10-month school year, with summer work likely. To ApplyPlease send a resume and cover letter via email to Abby Jaramillo, Executive Director, at abby@urbansprouts.org or by mail to 326 Prospect Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110. For more information, visit our blog and website http://www.urbansprouts.blogspot.com--------------------Abby R. JaramilloDirectorUrban Sproutsabby@urbansprouts.org(415) 648-4596 http://urbansprouts.blogspot.com
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
PERALATA CAMPUSES RECYCLING BIN SHORT JOBS
From: jlin@peralta.eduReply-to: sustainableperalta@yahoogroups.comTo: sustainableperalta@yahoogroups.comSent: 8/12/2008 12:29:13 P.M. Pacific Daylight TimeSubj: [sustainableperalta] Peralta Hiring Students to for very short term work to Help DEPLOY RECYCLING BINS!
Hi Everyone.I'm very pleased to announce that Peralta will be deploying our comprehensive recycling program by the beginning of class next week! Woo!But we do need help deploying the ~$250,000 worth of recycling bins the District has purchased.We're looking for up to 16 students to help us deploy these bins, and Peralta will pay the student ambassador rate of $9.80/hr (the highest rate we're able to pay students) to help our custodial staff deploy our bins. We're deploying all the classroom and lab bins, and we also need to some minor assembly for the outdoor bins.Obviously, we'll need teams to work between coming Thursday and this upcoming Tuesday to deploy all the bins. This very short-term but very important work.Please be sure that they are able to lift 25 lbs and be able to spend a lot of time on their feet! We also need them to be available for 4-hour shifts between Thursday and Tuesday. They may work as many or as few shifts as they are available.Are you interested? Know of a Peralta student who's interested? Please call me ASAP! (415) 999-2795.
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I was mistaken that the pay would be $9.87/hr. PCCD must hire them as Custodial Assistants, which are paid at $8.00/hr.
My apologies for the error.
Jack Ian LinOrganizer for the Sustainable Peralta Initiative[e] jlin@peralta.edu[p] 415.999.2795[f] 510.466.7315[i] www.peralta.edu/sustainable
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Hi Everyone.I'm very pleased to announce that Peralta will be deploying our comprehensive recycling program by the beginning of class next week! Woo!But we do need help deploying the ~$250,000 worth of recycling bins the District has purchased.We're looking for up to 16 students to help us deploy these bins, and Peralta will pay the student ambassador rate of $9.80/hr (the highest rate we're able to pay students) to help our custodial staff deploy our bins. We're deploying all the classroom and lab bins, and we also need to some minor assembly for the outdoor bins.Obviously, we'll need teams to work between coming Thursday and this upcoming Tuesday to deploy all the bins. This very short-term but very important work.Please be sure that they are able to lift 25 lbs and be able to spend a lot of time on their feet! We also need them to be available for 4-hour shifts between Thursday and Tuesday. They may work as many or as few shifts as they are available.Are you interested? Know of a Peralta student who's interested? Please call me ASAP! (415) 999-2795.
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I was mistaken that the pay would be $9.87/hr. PCCD must hire them as Custodial Assistants, which are paid at $8.00/hr.
My apologies for the error.
Jack Ian LinOrganizer for the Sustainable Peralta Initiative[e] jlin@peralta.edu[p] 415.999.2795[f] 510.466.7315[i] www.peralta.edu/sustainable
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Friday, August 8, 2008
SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS, HIKE, BIKE, BOAT, & GREEN BUILDING
PREPARE FOR JOBS IN THE EMERGING GREEN COLLAR JOBS FIELD
MERRITT COLLEGE 3 COURSES BEGIN AUGUST 20 - 26 ENROLL NOW
Evenings and weekends $20 - $60; fee waivers available
Introduction to Sustainable Environmental Systems
is team taught and covers current environmental issues and the culture, science and politics behind them.
Tree to Sea, an East Bay Cross Section
is a hiking, biking, and boating observation of the landscape from the Ridge Trail to the Bay Trail with information from the local natives!
MERRITT COLLEGE 3 COURSES BEGIN AUGUST 20 - 26 ENROLL NOW
Evenings and weekends $20 - $60; fee waivers available
Introduction to Sustainable Environmental Systems
is team taught and covers current environmental issues and the culture, science and politics behind them.
Tree to Sea, an East Bay Cross Section
is a hiking, biking, and boating observation of the landscape from the Ridge Trail to the Bay Trail with information from the local natives!
Green Building and Energy Options Lab
Hands on informal project based construction, maintenence and installation at the Environmental Demonstration Center at Merritt College
INFORMATION: WWW.ECOMERRITT.ORG
Restoration Ecologist River Partners, Stockton
The Restoration Ecologist works with the San Joaquin Regional Director and
Senior Restoration Ecologist to analyze monitoring data, write reports, set
up experiments, interact with agency staff and research scientists, and
assist with other activities related to the restoration of riparian and
aquatic habitats. The Restoration Ecologist also provides input on new
business development including but not limited to identification of new
project opportunities, permitting, budgeting and oversight as well as
assisting in proposal preparation. This is an applied management position,
requiring a firm understanding of restoration science and the ability to
work with operations staff at the field level.
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Mona Cross
Executive Assistant
River Partners
(530) 894-5401 x223
www.RiverPartners.org
Louanne McMartin
Non-native Invasive Species Program
Watershed Coordinator
Stockton Fish & Wildlife Service
4001 N. Wilson Way
Stockton, CA 95205
(209)946-6400 ext. 337
(209)946-6355 Fax
Senior Restoration Ecologist to analyze monitoring data, write reports, set
up experiments, interact with agency staff and research scientists, and
assist with other activities related to the restoration of riparian and
aquatic habitats. The Restoration Ecologist also provides input on new
business development including but not limited to identification of new
project opportunities, permitting, budgeting and oversight as well as
assisting in proposal preparation. This is an applied management position,
requiring a firm understanding of restoration science and the ability to
work with operations staff at the field level.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mona Cross
Executive Assistant
River Partners
(530) 894-5401 x223
www.RiverPartners.org
Louanne McMartin
Non-native Invasive Species Program
Watershed Coordinator
Stockton Fish & Wildlife Service
4001 N. Wilson Way
Stockton, CA 95205
(209)946-6400 ext. 337
(209)946-6355 Fax
ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS WORKSHOP MERRITT
ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS ENVMT 1
4 MONDAYS 10:00 - 1:00
1 SUNDAY (10-12 optional, 1-4 recommended)
SEP. 15, 22, 28, OCT 20, 27
MERRITT COLLEGE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
BEAUTIFUL LOCATION ON THE MERRITT CAMPUS IN THE OAKLAND HILLS
$20 1 UNIT CREDIT AVAILABLE
While reviewing the fast growing Environmental field, you will develop your skills to find and choose work and training that is appropriate to your unique position in life.
Job Options
Search Strategies
Training Options
Build on your personal preferences, skills, and goals
Planning strategies
Mini-internships
Informational interviews
Class discussions
ROBIN MARK FREEMAN Is the Chair of the Environmenal Management and Technology Program and a leader in the Environmental Field. His career in Green Building, Outdoor Education, Urban and Rural Policy, Watershed and Land Use Management, Ecological Restoration, Environmental Psychology Research, Environmental Photography and Publishing has spanned 4 decades.
INFORMATION:rfreeman@peralta.edu or leave a message at 510.434.3840
ENROLL: www.merritt.edu
LOCATION: www.ecomerritt.org
OTHER MERRITT ENVIRONMENTAL COURSES: www.ecomerritt.org
4 MONDAYS 10:00 - 1:00
1 SUNDAY (10-12 optional, 1-4 recommended)
SEP. 15, 22, 28, OCT 20, 27
MERRITT COLLEGE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
BEAUTIFUL LOCATION ON THE MERRITT CAMPUS IN THE OAKLAND HILLS
$20 1 UNIT CREDIT AVAILABLE
While reviewing the fast growing Environmental field, you will develop your skills to find and choose work and training that is appropriate to your unique position in life.
Job Options
Search Strategies
Training Options
Build on your personal preferences, skills, and goals
Planning strategies
Mini-internships
Informational interviews
Class discussions
ROBIN MARK FREEMAN Is the Chair of the Environmenal Management and Technology Program and a leader in the Environmental Field. His career in Green Building, Outdoor Education, Urban and Rural Policy, Watershed and Land Use Management, Ecological Restoration, Environmental Psychology Research, Environmental Photography and Publishing has spanned 4 decades.
INFORMATION:rfreeman@peralta.edu or leave a message at 510.434.3840
ENROLL: www.merritt.edu
LOCATION: www.ecomerritt.org
OTHER MERRITT ENVIRONMENTAL COURSES: www.ecomerritt.org
Build It Green Division Director Southern California
Build It Green seeks a Division Director to establish a Build It Green satellite office in Southern California and expand Build It Green programs in the region. Key priorities will be to expand the presence of GreenPoint Rated and Build It Green Professional Training programs and extend the Build It Green network of councils and guilds. The Division Director reports directly to the Executive Director.
For more detailed information about this job, the required qualifications, and to find out how to apply, please go to: http://www.builditgreen.org/SoCalDivisionDirector.
Thank you in advance for forwarding this information to anyone that might be interested in applying for this position.
Questions? Contact: admin@builditgreen.org
Or visit: www.builditgreen.org
We look forward to hearing from you!
Thanks,
Build It Green Staff
Build It Green is a professional non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy and resource-efficient buildings in California. Supported by a solid foundation of outreach and education, Build It Green connects consumers and building professionals with the tools and technical expertise they need to build quality green buildings.
For more detailed information about this job, the required qualifications, and to find out how to apply, please go to: http://www.builditgreen.org/SoCalDivisionDirector.
Thank you in advance for forwarding this information to anyone that might be interested in applying for this position.
Questions? Contact: admin@builditgreen.org
Or visit: www.builditgreen.org
We look forward to hearing from you!
Thanks,
Build It Green Staff
Build It Green is a professional non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy and resource-efficient buildings in California. Supported by a solid foundation of outreach and education, Build It Green connects consumers and building professionals with the tools and technical expertise they need to build quality green buildings.
Conservation Director GOLDEN GATE AUDUBON SOCIETY Berkeley
GOLDEN GATE AUDUBON SOCIETY
Position Title: Conservation Director
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Berkeley, CA
Golden Gate Audubon is a wildlife conservation group dedicated to protecting Bay Area birds, other wildlife and their natural habitats. We conserve and restore wildlife habitat, connect people of all ages and backgrounds with the natural world, and educate and engage Bay Area residents in the protection of our shared, local environment. We have a small staff and an active Board of Directors, and many of our programs are implemented by talented teams of volunteers.
The Conservation Director is the primary staff person responsible for developing, managing and implementing Golden Gate Audubon’s conservation policy projects. Golden Gate Audubon’s conservation policy projects include advocacy, conservation planning, land management and litigation projects. They encompass work at the local, statewide and national levels. The Conservation Director works cooperatively with other staff, Conservation Committee Chairs, volunteers and partners to implement the organization’s conservation goals and programs. The Conservation Director is also responsible for supervising program staff and volunteers, including managing the Restoration Programs Coordinator and providing high-level oversight for restoration programs.
Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and Manage Conservation Programs: Plan and manage Conservation Programs in collaboration with the Executive Director, including program development, project implementation, budget management, fundraising, and community relations. Provide high-level oversight for restoration programs, which are implemented by the Restoration Programs Coordinator.
• Implement Conservation Policy Projects: Craft and implement strategies to advance Golden Gate Audubon’s priority conservation policy initiatives. Work collaboratively with other staff, volunteers and peer organizations to identify and analyze policy issues for their potential impacts on Bay Area native birds and their habitats. Develop policy materials, reports and fact sheets to educate advocates, policy makers and the public. Work collaboratively with attorneys, consultants and peer organizations to advance policy and litigation objectives.
• Manage Program Staff and Volunteers: Organize and manage other staff, consultants, interns and many volunteers working to execute Golden Gate Audubon’s conservation policy projects. Ensure timely completion of project deliverables. Supervise the Restoration Programs Coordinator.
• Represent Golden Gate Audubon in Public Fora: Represent Golden Gate Audubon to government agencies and other environmental organizations, including advocating for organizational positions before decision-makers at the local, state and federal levels. Establish and maintain good working relationships with agencies and partner organizations. Conduct outreach to members and the general public, including making public presentations, writing articles for the monthly newsletter, crafting action alerts and policy updates for Golden Gate Audubon’s website and advocacy listserve, and working regularly with the media.
A successful candidate must possess:
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in environmental science, environmental policy, conservation biology or another field related to natural resources conservation.
• At least three years’ experience in wildlife conservation policy and advocacy. Expertise in bird conservation, wetlands conservation or land conservation a plus.
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple conservation programs and associated budgets and project deliverables.
• Demonstrated success managing staff and working actively with volunteers.
• Demonstrated success in developing, guiding and implementing campaigns, policy initiatives and/or restoration projects, including media experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental laws, including ESA, CWA, CEQA, and NEPA.
• A sense of humor and the ability to work flexibly and productively in a small, entrepreneurial environment. Must be a dedicated team-player.
• Excellent writing, oral communications, public speaking and advocacy skills.
• A strong commitment to Golden Gate Audubon’s mission.
• Must have own car and valid driver’s license. Mileage allowance provided.
Additional Qualifications:
• Proven fundraising ability.
• Expertise in bird biology, bird conservation or wetlands restoration.
• Enthusiasm for birds and birding.
• Knowledge of Bay Area birds or wildlife conservation issues.
• Familiarity with local Bay Area and/or California state governments.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Health benefits provided.
Send resume, cover letter and writing sample to: Conservation Director Search, Golden Gate Audubon Society, 2530 San Pablo Ave., Suite G, Berkeley, CA 94702 or via e-mail to ggas@goldengateaudubon.org.
No phone calls, please. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received.
Tentative Start Date: September 2, 2008.
Position Title: Conservation Director
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Berkeley, CA
Golden Gate Audubon is a wildlife conservation group dedicated to protecting Bay Area birds, other wildlife and their natural habitats. We conserve and restore wildlife habitat, connect people of all ages and backgrounds with the natural world, and educate and engage Bay Area residents in the protection of our shared, local environment. We have a small staff and an active Board of Directors, and many of our programs are implemented by talented teams of volunteers.
The Conservation Director is the primary staff person responsible for developing, managing and implementing Golden Gate Audubon’s conservation policy projects. Golden Gate Audubon’s conservation policy projects include advocacy, conservation planning, land management and litigation projects. They encompass work at the local, statewide and national levels. The Conservation Director works cooperatively with other staff, Conservation Committee Chairs, volunteers and partners to implement the organization’s conservation goals and programs. The Conservation Director is also responsible for supervising program staff and volunteers, including managing the Restoration Programs Coordinator and providing high-level oversight for restoration programs.
Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and Manage Conservation Programs: Plan and manage Conservation Programs in collaboration with the Executive Director, including program development, project implementation, budget management, fundraising, and community relations. Provide high-level oversight for restoration programs, which are implemented by the Restoration Programs Coordinator.
• Implement Conservation Policy Projects: Craft and implement strategies to advance Golden Gate Audubon’s priority conservation policy initiatives. Work collaboratively with other staff, volunteers and peer organizations to identify and analyze policy issues for their potential impacts on Bay Area native birds and their habitats. Develop policy materials, reports and fact sheets to educate advocates, policy makers and the public. Work collaboratively with attorneys, consultants and peer organizations to advance policy and litigation objectives.
• Manage Program Staff and Volunteers: Organize and manage other staff, consultants, interns and many volunteers working to execute Golden Gate Audubon’s conservation policy projects. Ensure timely completion of project deliverables. Supervise the Restoration Programs Coordinator.
• Represent Golden Gate Audubon in Public Fora: Represent Golden Gate Audubon to government agencies and other environmental organizations, including advocating for organizational positions before decision-makers at the local, state and federal levels. Establish and maintain good working relationships with agencies and partner organizations. Conduct outreach to members and the general public, including making public presentations, writing articles for the monthly newsletter, crafting action alerts and policy updates for Golden Gate Audubon’s website and advocacy listserve, and working regularly with the media.
A successful candidate must possess:
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in environmental science, environmental policy, conservation biology or another field related to natural resources conservation.
• At least three years’ experience in wildlife conservation policy and advocacy. Expertise in bird conservation, wetlands conservation or land conservation a plus.
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple conservation programs and associated budgets and project deliverables.
• Demonstrated success managing staff and working actively with volunteers.
• Demonstrated success in developing, guiding and implementing campaigns, policy initiatives and/or restoration projects, including media experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental laws, including ESA, CWA, CEQA, and NEPA.
• A sense of humor and the ability to work flexibly and productively in a small, entrepreneurial environment. Must be a dedicated team-player.
• Excellent writing, oral communications, public speaking and advocacy skills.
• A strong commitment to Golden Gate Audubon’s mission.
• Must have own car and valid driver’s license. Mileage allowance provided.
Additional Qualifications:
• Proven fundraising ability.
• Expertise in bird biology, bird conservation or wetlands restoration.
• Enthusiasm for birds and birding.
• Knowledge of Bay Area birds or wildlife conservation issues.
• Familiarity with local Bay Area and/or California state governments.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Health benefits provided.
Send resume, cover letter and writing sample to: Conservation Director Search, Golden Gate Audubon Society, 2530 San Pablo Ave., Suite G, Berkeley, CA 94702 or via e-mail to ggas@goldengateaudubon.org.
No phone calls, please. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received.
Tentative Start Date: September 2, 2008.
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