Climate Corps Fellow
Environmental Defense Fund
Multiple locations, including New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; and other U.S. cities and towns. Remote and hybrid options available.
Job Type: 8-12 week summer fellowship
Jump-Start Your Sustainability Career
Climate Corps is the go-to graduate fellowship program for a career in sustainability. Fellows join a network of over a thousand Climate Corps alumni and other energy and sustainability professionals, working to advance climate solutions in leading organizations around the world.
Our program selects candidates from a variety of disciplines to work for a summer with companies and public institutions to identify opportunities to reduce emissions in their operations and supply chains and meet climate commitments. Fellows will gain access to an interactive training as well continuing education, including professional development opportunities, online resources and opportunities to connect with and learn from the network.
Since 2008, Climate Corps has placed over 1,200 fellows in host organizations including City of Seattle, Etsy, Google, Mayo Clinic and Carlyle Group. A list of 2022 host organizations will be available to candidates during the interview process. Fellows are matched with host organizations based on their location, industry and project type preferences. See the full list of past organizations on our website.
Projects to Match Your Unique Skills and Career Goals
Working under the guidance of a host supervisor and EDF engagement manager, fellows uncover emissions reduction opportunities and develop climate solutions for their host organization. Projects culminate in a written report and series of recommendations to the host organization. Projects may focus on:
• Climate Commitments: Work on cross-cutting strategies to reduce emissions including Net Zero, Science Based Targets, greenhouse gas accounting, and municipal climate planning.
• Renewables and Energy Efficiency: Develop targeted strategies to implement on-site and off-site renewable energy and scale energy efficiency.
• Supply Chain Sustainability: Quantify and baseline Scope 3 emissions and develop recommendations to engage suppliers on sustainability efforts.
• Zero Emission Vehicles: Build roadmaps to electrify medium and heavy-duty fleets.
New for 2022:
• Food Waste Reduction: In partnership with ReFED, a limited number of fellows will work within companies to advance strategic food waste reduction initiatives and accelerate implementation of high-impact solutions.
Required Qualifications
• At the time of application, enrolled in a graduate certificate or degree program studying engineering, business, sustainability, environmental management, public policy or other relevant subjects.
• At least 2 years of work experience.
• Self-starter with project management and leadership experience, including demonstrated success aligning and collaborating across teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• A passion for solving environmental challenges.
• Eligible to work in the United States during the summer of 2022.
Depending on available projects, additional skills may be useful:
• Strong financial and quantitative skills, including project valuation.
• Demonstrated experience working on energy efficiency, clean energy, vehicle electrification, food waste or sustainability projects.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Familiarity with greenhouse gas emissions accounting and reporting frameworks (e.g., CDP, GHG Protocol, The
Climate Registry).
As Climate Corps aims to strengthen the next generation of climate leaders to accelerate the transition to a clean energy
future for all, we recognize that our individual and collective futures depend on the contributions of people from all
backgrounds and identities – both visible and invisible- to create lasting environmental solutions. The Climate Corps
program is proud that our fellows represent a diverse population of individuals and believes this diversity makes our
program stronger.
All Climate Corps fellows are required to participate in the week-long Fellow Training from May 23-27, hosted virtually on
Zoom.
Compensation
$1,250 per week for 8-12 weeks, plus one week’s salary for participation in Fellow Training.
Application Deadline
Please visit our website to complete your 2022 fellow application. For early consideration and the best opportunity to be
matched with one of your preferred host organizations, please apply by November 30, 2021 11:59 pm PT. The final
application deadline is January 11, 2022 11:59 pm PT. For more information about the timeline and program, please visit
the Climate Corps website. Environmental Defense Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The entire application can be viewed at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/3225199/stewardship-manager?location[0]=wake&department[0]=Dept%20of%20Natural%20and%20Cultural%20Resources&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Primary Purpose of the Position:
The Stewardship Manager will work collaboratively with partners, landowners, staff, and Trustees to ensure the protection of the State’s investment in conservation. The Stewardship Manager will oversee and conduct annual monitoring of conservation agreements, review plans and requests, and resolve issues. As a member of the Acquisition team, the Stewardship Manager will also provide review of applications and pre-closing materials to ensure conservation agreements are consistent with stewardship objectives. The Stewardship Manager must possess a broad understanding of natural resource management and specific knowledge about current policies and programs related to land conservation, natural area management, conservation funding, and stewardship issues in North Carolina. The Stewardship Manager must have considerable experience interacting tactfully and effectively with staff, landowners, the general public, and board members/trustees. The Stewardship Manager must also possess the ability to communicate effectively and to present complex information in a concise and articulate manner in both written and oral form; to manage changing work tasks in a dynamic team environment; to plan, organize, and direct work operations; and to prepare and administer a budget. This position will maintain effective working relationships with public officials, field professionals, coworkers, supervisor, and the general public.

Key Responsibilities:
– Reviewing annual grant applications to ensure that stewardship strategies are consistent with policy
– Assisting Acquisition team with review of closing materials, including conservation agreements and baseline documentation reports
– Managing annual monitoring contracts with conservation organizations, including report review and invoice payment
– On-the-ground and remote monitoring of a portfolio of conservation agreements
– Serving as the point of contact for conservation agreement inquiries, reviewing reserved right and amendment requests, and resolving conservation agreement violations
– Managing the NC Conservation Easement Endowment Fund and corresponding operational fund
– Leading the review and improvement of policies and procedures that guide the program
– Maintaining all deed and GIS data associated with conservation agreements
– Assisting with other NCLWF program responsibilities as needed

Division Description:
The Division of Land and Water Stewardship is a non-regulatory division within DNCR that provides information, technical assistance, and grants to support effective conservation. The office is an integral part of the state’s conservation efforts and seeks to maintain a positive relationship with communities through partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, industries, organizations, and private citizens.

The North Carolina Land and Water Fund (NCLWF) provides grant assistance to non-profits, local governments, and state agencies for the protection of natural resources in North Carolina. NCLWF funds projects that (1) enhance or restore degraded waters, (2) protect unpolluted waters, (3) contribute toward a network of riparian buffers and greenways for environmental, educational, and recreational benefits, (4) provide buffers around military bases to protect the military mission, (5) acquire land that represents the ecological diversity of North Carolina, and/or (6) acquire land that contributes to the development of a balanced state program of historic properties.

Department Information:
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ (DNCR) vision is to be the leader in using the state’s natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational and economic future of North Carolina. Our mission is to improve quality of life by creating opportunities to experience excellence in the arts, history, libraries and nature throughout North Carolina. The Department works to stimulate learning, inspire creativity, preserve the state’s history, conserve the state’s natural heritage, encourage recreation and cultural tourism, and promote economic development. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state’s diverse population, culture, and history by expanding engagement with diverse individuals and communities. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team. Learn more about our agency: WWW.NCDCR.GOV.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form.

Qualified candidates must have or be able to do:

– Demonstrated extensive knowledge and working experience in the field of land conservation.
– Demonstrated experience reviewing and administering conservation agreements, such as conservation easements or dedications under the Nature Preserves Act.
– Demonstrated proficiency with ArcGIS or similar mapping software.
– Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access or similar programs.
– Demonstrated experience managing budgets and preparing or reviewing invoices.
– Demonstrated experience managing and organizing large amounts of files/data.
– Demonstrated experience in accurate record keeping.
– Must have a valid NC Driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
– Must be able to traverse rough and uneven terrain and endure unfavorable work environments (e.g., dust, insects, noise, inclement weather, etc.)

Management Preferences:
– Experience resolving difficult stewardship issues with landowners while maintaining a strong track record of positive working relationships.
– Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
– Master’s degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation or political influence.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but it will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” will NOT be accepted.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the “Work Experience” section of the application, to support your answers.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.

To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders.
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax. Please call the human resources office for assistance.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks.

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

CONTACT INFORMATION:
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
109 E. Jones St., Raleigh NC 27601
Phone: 919-814-6670
Technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.

The Center for Equity, Engagement, and Research (the Center) is a division of Detroit Future City, a Detroit-based think and do tank. The Center works to advance a vision of economic equity in Detroit in which all Detroiters are meeting their unique needs, prospering, and fully and fairly participating in all aspects of economic life within a thriving city and region. The Center for Equity, Engagement, and Research provides leadership, accountability, research, convening, and customized expertise to support stakeholders in collaboratively working to rectify legacy issues and justly attain economic equity in Detroit. We do this through research, advocacy, coalition building, backbone support, and incubation. The Center encourages diverse perspectives and backgrounds and believes that this strengthens our work.

The Research Assistant will be a part of the Center team and be a part of innovative research that advances economic equity in Detroit. The Research Assistant will contribute to the Center’s efforts through their data and research expertise, innovative spirit, communication, and dedication to Detroit. Under general supervision from a senior program manager, the Research Assistant position will be responsible for supporting research projects and data needs for the Center, as well as across the DFC organization. The deadline to apply is September 24, 2021. Please apply here. Please add your Resume/Cover Letter into the file upload space.

Brendle Group seeks an early to mid-career Transportation Electrification (TE) Analyst with 2-10 years direct relevant experience to join our team, in pursuit of our company mission to accelerate equitable solutions to address the climate crisis. With offices in Fort Collins and Denver, CO, we would prefer a Colorado-based candidate to support local and regional customers but will consider remote candidates and offer flexible hybrid policies for working from home. We are committed to inclusive and equitable hiring practices, recognizing historic inequities in the engineering, planning, and sustainability professions.

Each of our team members has breadth across a range of consulting skills, including data analysis, energy systems, modeling, greenhouse gas accounting, policy, planning, transporation, resilience, and/or other sustainability topics. We are seeking an analyst with skills and experience in transportation electrification and mobility to support our efforts in deep decarbonization.

Based on position requirements and candidate experience, we expect to fill an Analyst II position with a base salary range of $65,800-$84,100 per year or an Analyst III position with a base salary range of $77,200 – $97,700 per year.

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Regional Transportation Planner

This position will coordinate the transportation planning processes of the Kerr-Tar Rural Planning Organization (RPO) for the following five Counties: Franklin, Granville, Person Vance and Warren; serve as staff to the RPO’s Rural Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) and to the RPO’s Rural Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC). Assist in the rural transportation planning activities of the Kerr-Tar RPO; apply knowledge of transportation concepts, regional planning, and impact studies in order to provide staff support to advisory boards and elected officials. Provide GIS assistance on transportation, environmental and other planning projects as needed. Conduct specialized research; perform special studies such as: traffic counts, corridor studies, crash analysis, bicycle and pedestrian facility inventory and assessments or other socioeconomic, demographic and land use/transportation studies. Coordinates with and provides technical assistance to a variety of local and state transportation officials, elected officials, local government staff, the general public, consultants and others on projects and plans. Ability to work across agencies and the ability to explain complex transportation issues in a clear and concise manner is essential.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in planning, transportation systems, geography, or related field and three years of experience. Preference will be given to applicants have experience working with transportation agencies or community planning organizations.

Salary will be based on education and experience. Job description and requirements are available on our website at www.kerrtarcog.org. The Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments is an equal opportunity employer. Cover letter resume, and Employment Application should be sent to Michael Kelly, Planning Director Attn: Regional Transportation Planner, P.O. Box 709, Henderson, NC 27536 or to info@kerrtarcog.org. Deadline for receiving materials is July 23, 2021 at 5:00 PM.

Renaissance exists for one reason: to create cities that work.

We do this by developing visions, policies, plans and other strategies that help foster the evolution of built environment that results in more equitable, connected, prosperous and sustainable places. Our work is supported by analytically based decision-support tools and people-center engagement and storytelling approaches. And right now…we are growing. We have several new projects underway that present great opportunities to impact the places we live and work as well as provide opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

Renaissance Planning (www.citiesthatwork.com) is currently seeking a curious, enthusiastic and motivated transportation planning professional for our Orlando, Tampa or Miami office. The successful candidate will become part of the company’s dynamic team dedicated to growing the Florida-based multimodal transportation and community planning practice. This position will immediately support ongoing work in multimodal systems and corridor planning with the Florida Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, cities and counties.

Renaissance takes a truly holistic approach to community planning at the streetscape, corridor, subarea and regional scales. We work directly with the public, stakeholders, agency staff, and elected officials to help reframe issues and get agencies or communities unstuck. Our technical expertise comes from professionals with diverse experiences in transportation planning, land use and growth management policy, urban design and landscape architecture, computer science, geography, and multimedia communications. We seek people with insatiable curiosity, self-starter mindsets, collaborative natures, innate leadership capabilities and personal integrity. A summary of the key qualifications for the transportation planner position is highlighted below.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the work efforts of integrated multimodal transportation planning projects in a team environment.
• Foster long term client relationships.
• Lead business development efforts to expand the Florida-based multimodal transportation planning practice.
• Mentor staff and strengthen cross-office collaborations to leverage companywide capabilities and talents across all projects.
• Actively engage in professional organizations and thought leadership within the field.

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A firm understanding of the multimodal transportation planning and public decision-making processes necessary to create systemwide, subarea, and corridor-level plans and project priorities.
• Technical expertise in one or more of the following: transportation planning, transportation engineering, travel demand forecasting, environmental analyses, growth management policy, or other related disciplinary expertise.
• Proficiency in utilizing software/tools for transportation analyses (such as ArcGIS, Cube Voyager, and STOPS modeling platforms) and an interest in advancing new tools/approaches.
• Proficiency in writing compelling content in multimedia formats that clarify key findings and include adequate technical depth.
  Adept at synthesizing complex technical information into clear, engaging presentations for a wide range of audiences.

Training and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering, Public Policy, or relevant field required. Master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation or community planning is required.
• Certification or licensure in related fields (AICP, CTP, PTP, and/or PE) preferred.

Salary commensurate with experience and relevant expertise. Renaissance Planning offers a competitive benefits program inclusive of healthcare, 401(k) with employer match, and a profit-sharing plan. Opportunities for employee ownership with tenure.

Renaissance Planning seeks individuals that take initiative, are self-directed, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills. If you are passionate about what you do and wish to join a growing team of outstanding professionals, we would love the opportunity to talk with you.

Stantec’s Community Development group is seeking a summer resilience planning intern for our Raleigh, North Carolina office. Our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary, national team specializes in community resilience including hazard mitigation planning, climate adaptation plans and policies, risk assessment, and strategy development. We help communities understand, communicate, and reduce their current and future hazard risks and vulnerabilities.

Your Key Responsibilities:
Interns will be encouraged to develop their resilience planning skills while supporting our team with research, presentation development, meeting documentation, plan drafting, and miscellaneous project needs.

The Stantec Community Development group is seeking a Resilience Planner (Entry Level) who is an energetic and creative individual for a full-time position. As a Resilience Planner within our Community business line, you will have the opportunity to be a part of Stantec’s growing national resilience practice. Your experience supporting development of resilient and forward-looking programs, policies, and plans will compliment Stantec’s multi-disciplinary technical expertise and national resilience team to build communities that thrive in the wake of shocks or stresses. We help communities understand, communicate, and reduce their current and future hazard risks and vulnerabilities.

In this role, your strong understanding of comprehensive community resilience, hazard mitigation, climate adaptation, risk communication, and stakeholder engagement will help guide Stantec’s team to provide exceptional deliverables through project life cycles, achieve client satisfaction, and maintain profitability for the projects we execute. In addition, you will collaborate with our national resilience leaders.

The Senior Environmental Planner will be the lead for local and regional land use planning expertise within the Council’s Regulatory Review Unit. The Senior Environmental Planner will also support Division-wide projects and initiatives. Such projects and initiatives may include developing Delta Plan amendments; developing CEQA compliance documents; and conducting research, analyses, and stakeholder outreach on environmental justice, climate change adaptation, and other priority topics related to Delta management. Occasional travel to/within the Delta may be required.

We are a busy and growing practice and seek to add a dynamic Associate to our team who can work on a variety of public engagement, mobility, equity, sustainability, and urban planning projects. Job description below.

We believe our work is enhanced by diverse experiences and perspectives. People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, and LGBTQIA people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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