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Latest update: February 18, 2025
Science Director, Beyond Plastics
Beyond Plastics seeks a Science Director who will be responsible for leading scientific initiatives, driving strategies to advance the organization’s mission to eliminate plastic pollution. This role requires the communication of scientific findings to the public and policymakers. The Science Director will oversee the development of evidence-based work and help shape policy efforts to curb plastic pollution.
B&C, Seeks Professionals with TSCA, FIFRA, and FFDA Regulatory Experience
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) and The Acta Group (Acta®) are hiring. If you are a scientist or regulatory professional with 7-10 years of experience in TSCA, FIFRA, or FFDCA regulatory matters, we invite you to apply for one of our open positions, which include Toxicologist, Regulatory Chemist, Regulatory Scientist, and Regulatory Consultant. Positions are based in Washington, D.C., though full-time telework arrangements are possible.
Earthjustice, Deputy Managing Attorney, Northeast Regional Office
Earthjustice seeks a Deputy Managing Attorney to join our team of lawyers and advocates working at the Northeast Regional Office in New York City. Candidates should have at least ten years of litigation experience, as well as experience supporting the professional development of less senior attorneys and litigation support staff through training and mentorship. The position is located in New York City and requires regular in-office attendance.
Environmental Defense Fund, Senior Attorney, Clean Transportation
The Senior Attorney, Clean Transportation, will develop and implement strategies on complex legal and policy matters to reduce climate and health harming pollution and to enhance equity, with a focus on pollution from the transportation sector. As part of EDF’s Legal and Regulatory team and working closely with a team of attorneys, scientists, economists, and policy specialists, the Senior Attorney will focus on developing, advancing, and defending key state and federal transportation sector policies before the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), other agencies, and the courts, including EPA pollution standards for new light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles, and California mobile source standards. The Senior Attorney will engage in efforts to defend the Inflation Reduction Act’s climate and energy provisions with a focus on transportation sector-related tax credits before the Department of Treasury and in other venues.
We Are Comunidad, Finance Director (Application deadline: March 1, 2025)
Comunidad is a Latino grassroots organization founded on Vashon Island and working in King and Pierce counties, with a presence in surrounding areas. Founded in 2009, Comunidad emerged from a collective desire to challenge systems that limit our potential. In 2015, we restructured to become a youth-centered organization, envisioning thriving Latino communities that embrace our culture, talents, and power to transform systems not designed for us. We actively seek those who haven’t been involved in mainstream ways, aiming to build a movement for community-led innovation and joy.
The Finance and Grants Manager will play a crucial role in managing Comunidad’s financial tracking and reporting, ensuring the organization’s financial health, and maintaining compliance with grant requirements. This position requires someone with a strong attention to detail, a deep understanding of financial management, and a passion for supporting community-led initiatives.
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), General Counsel
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility is seeking a General Counsel to carry out its mission to assist and defend public employees who protect the environment. PEER achieves this goal via litigation, engagement in regulatory and administrative processes, and advocacy.
The ideal candidate will have experience with two or more of the following:
- State or federal litigation, including investigating and researching potential claims, drafting complaints, briefs, and supporting documents, and participating in hearings and arguments.
- The federal regulatory process, either via litigation, notice-and-comment rulemaking, or other administrative processes.
- Environmental management or advocacy issues, including advising clients on environmental compliance issues.
- Employment law in the federal government, including worker protections and rights issues.
A demonstrated interest in strong environmental protections and a commitment to protecting whistleblowers is a must.
Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), Manager, Justice & Equity
The Manager for Justice and Equity will be responsible for supporting the expansion and integration of UCS’ JEDI strategy and program. In collaboration with the Chief Justice & Equity Officer, the Senior Manager will support the development of JEDI learning sessions for partner and constituent internal and external engagement; manage employee resource group (ERG) relations; in coordination with the People & Culture team, support employee-engagement and assist the Chief Justice and Equity Officer when with non-disciplinary counseling as applicable.
The Manager will also support collaborative JEDI engagement of UCS staff with external partners through enhanced coordination, evaluation of resources and JEDI practices and uplifting and embodying UCS JEDI values in all aspects of our work.
The Kresge Foundation, Multiple Positions
The Kresge Foundation is currently hiring for the following positions: American Cities Program Manager; Executive Assistant to the CFO, CAO & General Counsel; Grants Management Associate; Communications Officer. Click below for information about each position.
Southern Environmental Law Center, Multiple Positions
The Southern Environmental Law Center is hiring multiple positions in administration, law, policy, communications, IT, human resources as well as internships.
Action for the Climate Emergency, Policy Director, Renewables
To meet our climate goals, we must accelerate deployment of utility-scale renewables at a breakneck speed over the next decade. We see the biggest opportunities to advance decarbonization at the state and local level–accelerating utility-scale solar and wind energy projects in communities across the country, fighting local ordinances that are detrimental to the clean energy transition and proactively advancing local ordinances that are conducive to renewables, bring economic and community benefits, and balance environmental impacts.
The Policy Director, Renewables will play a pivotal role focused on local- and state-level policy and regulatory conditions that are at the crux of accelerating the deployment of utility-scale renewables, particularly in rural communities across the US. This role will spearhead the tracking of local ordinances and regulations that impact clean energy projects through a strategic analysis of threats and opportunities for renewables, where we can have influence through advocacy campaigns, and targeted entry points and decision makers. The Policy Director, Renewables will share research and analysis of targeted ordinances and regulations, entry points and messaging to inform advocacy campaign implementation, both digitally and on-the-ground. The Policy Director, Renewables will also provide advice and input to the project origination team about any policies or regulatory conditions that may impact a particular renewable energy project of focus.
Clean Energy States Alliance, Project Manager, Energy Storage
The Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) has an immediate opening for a Project Manager, Energy Storage.
This position will work on CESA’s energy storage-related projects involving state policy, state program development, and project implementation and will also participate in CESA’s research and outreach related to electricity system load growth and the impact of data centers. Through this work, the Project Manager will engage with other organizations including the Energy Storage Technology Advancement Partnership (ESTAP), the Energy Storage Policy for States Project, the National Community Solar Partnership+ (NCSP+), the Virginia Economically Disadvantaged Communities Energy Resilience Study, and the National Consortium for the Advancement of LDES (Long Duration Energy Storage) Technologies.
Earthjustice, Summer 2025 Research & Policy Internship – Clean Energy Program (Application deadline: February 23, 2025)
Earthjustice’s Clean Energy Program is accepting applications for one full-time intern for summer 2025 (May-August). We will accept applications from graduate students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. This is a paid position. The successful candidate may work remotely or on a hybrid schedule from Earthjustice’s Philadelphia, PA office.
Bay Area Quality Management District (BAAQMD), Multiple Positions
The Bay Area Quality Management District is currently hiring for the following positions: Air Quality Specialists; College Intern; Cyber Security Manager; IT Operations Manager; Air Quality Engineer; Environmental Planner; Systems Analyst. Click below for information about each position.
South Coast Air Quality Management District, Multiple Positions
The South Coast Air Quality Management District is currently hiring for the following positions: Air Quality Specialist; Financial Analyst; Governing Board Summer Internship Program; Human Resources Technician; Public Affairs Manager; Senior Deputy District Counsel/Principal Deputy District Counsel; Senior Office Assistant. Click below for information about each position.
Contra Costa Water District, Environmental Planning Intern (Application deadline: March 3, 2025)
Do you want to make a difference in your community while also gaining career experience? Do you want to expand your network and build your resume while learning about the water industry? If so, an internship with Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) may be the best choice for you! Come apply for this incredible opportunity to gain relevant work experience in the public sector while positively impacting local communities.
Contra Costa Water District, Water Resources Intern (Application deadline: March 3, 2025)
Do you want to make a difference in your community while also gaining career experience? Do you want to expand your network and build your resume while learning about the water industry? If so, an internship with Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) may be the best choice for you! Come apply for this incredible opportunity to gain relevant work experience in the public sector while positively impacting local communities.
Pipeline Safety Trust, Data Manager (Application deadline: February 28, 2025)
The Pipeline Safety Trust seeks a Data Manager to join our team dedicated to protecting people and the environment from pipeline failures. The Data Manager will create data visualizations for engagement materials and the media, create user-friendly interfaces to help members of the public use available databases more easily, and identify trends and areas of concern within pipeline safety.
Justice Climate Fund, Compliance Analyst (Application deadline: February 28, 2025)
Justice Climate Fund seeks a Compliance Analyst to provide support for the GGRF post award grant administration and compliance activities. Reporting to the Director of CCIA Compliance, the Analyst will ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and standards. The ideal candidate should have strong communication and project management skills as well as knowledge of federal grant processes, 2 CFR 200 regulations, and compliance requirements.
Sonoma Land Trust, Senior Scientist (Application deadline: March 10, 2025)
The newly established Senior Scientist position builds on Sonoma Land Trust’s five-decade record of conservation leadership by leveraging the latest science to inform its conservation strategy development, planning, preserve management, educational programs, decision making, and advocacy.
This position will oversee the Land Trust’s applied field research and scientific data collections, and will work collaboratively across the organization to identify opportunities to implement landscape scale conservation.
The Santa Barbara Land Trust, Land Programs Associate
The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is looking for a Land Programs Associate to join our dynamic team. This is a new, non-exempt (hourly) position based in the Santa Maria Valley with a remote connection to the Land Trust’s office in Santa Barbara. This position reports to the Land Programs Director. The Land Programs Associate will connect our community to the work of the Land Trust through building collaborative partnerships with individuals and groups that bring different ways of knowing, stewarding, and engaging with nature. This position is responsible for conducting meaningful programs such as a bilingual public hiking series, guided outdoor experiences, volunteer events, and other community activities and learning opportunities. The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker and thoughtful communicator, who enjoys being outdoors and is passionate about nature and serving the Santa Barbara County community.
The Santa Barbara Land Trust, Land Programs Associate
The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is looking for a Land Programs Associate to join our dynamic team. This is a new, non-exempt (hourly) position based in the Santa Maria Valley with a remote connection to the Land Trust’s office in Santa Barbara. This position reports to the Land Programs Director. The Land Programs Associate will connect our community to the work of the Land Trust through building collaborative partnerships with individuals and groups that bring different ways of knowing, stewarding, and engaging with nature. This position is responsible for conducting meaningful programs such as a bilingual public hiking series, guided outdoor experiences, volunteer events, and other community activities and learning opportunities. The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker and thoughtful communicator, who enjoys being outdoors and is passionate about nature and serving the Santa Barbara County community.
Friends of the Urban Forest, Multiple Positions
Friends of the Urban Forest is currently hiring for the following positions: Community Engagement Manager; Green Teens Manager. Click below for information about each position.
Friends of the LA River, Multiple Positions
Friends of the LA River is currently hiring for the following positions: Communications Coordinator; Program Director; Community Organizer. Click below for information about each position.
Natural Resources Defense Council, Attorney
NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet’s wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America’s bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C. NRDC is seeking an Attorney to work with the Litigation Team in any of NRDC’s U.S. offices.
The Attorney litigates cases on behalf of NRDC and outside partners, with the ability to lead record-review cases in federal or state trial or appellate courts with limited oversight by a Senior Attorney. This role also entails participating in other Team-development or institutional work.
American Chemical Society, Multiple Positions
American Chemical Society is hiring for multiple positions. Click below for information.
The Climate Reality Project, US Branch Senior Manager
The US Field Senior Manager will lead our US branch, the largest of Climate Reality’s 11 international branches, with 100 chapters and more than 35,000 volunteers. They will work closely with the Global Field Director, in consultation with the Campaigns and Field SVP, to build the strategic direction and drive operational success of The Climate Reality Project’s work in the US. The Senior Manager leads and mentors a team of regional organizers to support our volunteer-led chapters of Climate Reality Leaders through organizing, branch programs, and partnerships. The Senior Manager serves as a thought partner and collaborates across teams to implement US programs and activities that support Climate Reality’s 2030 goals and global campaigns (Reducing Emissions, Financing a Just Transition, and Promoting International Cooperation).
The Nature Conservancy, Multiple Positions
The Nature Conservancy is hiring for multiple positions. Click below for information.
Iowa Lakes Community College, Wind Energy Instructor/Coordinator
This is a full-time position, located on the Estherville Campus, primarily responsible for developing, coordinating, and teaching courses in the wind energy and turbine technology program as defined by the College. Must evaluate and report student performance and progress in assigned courses in accordance with the College and division policies and procedures. Must have the required credentials for teaching in this field. This position will also assist the Dean and/or project manager with fulfilling milestone objectives for grant funded projects. Position will require occasional travel between sites utilizing personal and company owned vehicles. Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and provide proof of insurance.
Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Impact Frontiers, Senior Associate
Impact Frontiers is looking for a Senior Associate to support research and consensus-building projects. This role is perfect for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset; well-developed generalist professional skills; and interest in further developing their knowledge of impact management for investors.
Responsibilities will include some or all of the following, depending on organizational needs and the candidate’s experience, expertise, and interests:
- Support project lead in delivering the pilot program
- Conduct primary and secondary research into investor impact reporting practices
- Produce high-quality written reports and presentation materials to support preparers, users and reviewers follow the guidance in the Norms
- Coordinate collaboration with industry experts and practitioners
Sierra Club, Campaign Manager
The Campaign Manager manages campaign staff in one or more states to achieve the goals of the Beyond Coal Campaign. The Campaign Manager builds and leads teams to design strategies that leverage the full power of the Sierra Club in achieving local, state, and national priorities. They develop trusting, mutually accountable relationships with federal, state, and local teams, including volunteers, to achieve campaign goals.
In partnership with the Chapter Director, this role convenes, leads, and coordinates the work of a multi-disciplinary staff and volunteer team and facilitates the development and implementation of campaign plans that align with the strategic plan for the state and region. Inspires and facilitates shared vision for the team. Effectively engages the broad skill sets of the team toward campaign and team goals and fosters a team culture rooted in inclusion and aligned with the Jemez Principles for Democratic Organizing.
JLL, Senior Sustainable Operations Manager
At JLL, we are driving sustainability through everything that we do, across all service lines and job positions. Specifically, we are growing our Sustainability practice to drive end-to-end sustainability solutions in real estate, from site selection to decommissioning.
In this role, you will work directly with one of our clients, implementing the sustainability program across the relevant Americas portfolio. The role will report into the JLL’s Sustainable Operations organization and dotted-line report to JLL account leadership in a matrixed organization. Key role responsibilities include development, implementation, and management of the energy and sustainability management program that incorporates energy savings, carbon reduction, utilities cost management, and water and waste management.
This position is hybrid with requirement to be on site 3-5 days/week on client directive (Round Rock, TX or Hopkington, MA).
Verdani Partners, ESG Coordinator
Verdani Partners is looking for a sustainability coordinator who will help aid Verdani Partners with incorporating corporate sustainability programs and policies for each of our clients. They will directly help our President and Directors of Sustainability in implementing policies in organizations with diversified, national and international portfolios of buildings. This full-time position will begin with an intense 3-6 month training period. The candidate must be willing to work onsite at our Carlsbad office. Preference will be given to candidates that have some educational training and experience with commercial real estate and/or corporate sustainability.
This applicant would coordinate directly with the clients; therefore, they must also have superior communication, writing and presentation skills. This is an entry level position that will require a training course which Verdani Partners will be providing.
Verdani Partners, Junior Energy Data Analyst
Verdani Partners is seeking a motivated Junior Energy Data Analyst to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate would fill an important role dedicated to one of Verdani’s large commercial real estate portfolio clients enhancing data coverage and quality in collaboration with the ESG team, engineering, and the property teams. This role involves regular quarterly data requests to property teams, close collaboration with key stakeholders and vendors including Measurabl and Redaptive to address data gaps, and make ongoing adjustments to data input sources, all aimed at ensuring the continuous improvement of data coverage and quality.
This applicant would coordinate directly with our clients; therefore, they must also have superior communication, writing, and presentation skills.
Maryland Energy Administration, Energy Program Manager, Commercial and Community Building Decarbonization and Electrification
MEA is seeking a Program Manager to lead the implementation of building decarbonization initiatives focused on the commercial and community facing building sector. The successful candidate will help MEA develop and implement grant programs that encourage the replacement of fossil fuel-powered equipment and systems with electric alternatives, consistent with the goals inscribed in the Climate Solutions Now Act and the State’s Climate Pollution Reduction Plan. Integrating building energy knowledge related to electrification and decarbonization with other aspects of building design, operations, and maintenance will be essential. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to shape programs that will dramatically advance Maryland’s climate reduction efforts, help shape the future of markets for innovative low carbon building technologies, and address equity. The successful candidate will work closely with a team of professionals representing different disciplines to design, launch and market a grant program. In addition, the successful candidate should have experience working closely with stakeholders, including those in historically underserved and disadvantaged communities. The successful candidate should bring a passion for energy and environmental justice and be ready and able to implement solutions to help reduce emissions from the building sector. Lastly, the successful candidate will be expected to attend, speak, and present at in-person and offsite meetings, seminars, community engagement events, conferences, and other events, where they will help represent MEA professionally and showcase agency energy goals or accomplishments.
Maryland Energy Administration, Energy Program Manager, Decarbonizing Public Schools
MEA is seeking a Program Manager to administer and develop a portfolio of grant programs that facilitate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions of current and future public K-12 schools, school support facilities, and college and university campuses. MEA’s vision is to increase support for Maryland’s 24 local education agencies (LEAs), the MD School for the Blind, and higher education institutions in order to accelerate their decarbonization efforts. MEA’s strategy is multi-pronged, with grants that support planning and capacity building, and grants that facilitate implementation of varied energy projects, including energy efficiency and renewable energy projects on existing school facilities as well as the construction of new net-zero energy schools. Through partnership-building and grant-making, the Program Manager has an opportunity to advance progress towards Maryland’s climate goals, while also creating educational benefits for kids and college students, and mitigating ongoing operating budgets for energy. The successful candidate will be responsible for technical oversight and administration of grants in partnership with a team of internal colleagues representing different disciplines to develop and market the programs. In addition, the successful candidate will coordinate with a diverse group of external stakeholders including facility managers, educational specialists, office administrators, grants managers and other senior office officials. Lastly, the successful candidate will be expected to attend, speak, and present at in-person and offsite meetings, seminars, community engagement events, conferences, and other events, where they will help represent MEA professionally and showcase agency energy goals or accomplishments.
The Long Duration Energy Storage Council, Communications Analyst
The LDES Council is a global non-profit organization, with founding members and a Board made up of executives and business leaders from leading energy companies, technology providers, investors, and end-users. The LDES Council advances the decarbonization of our world through the acceleration of long-duration energy storage by providing member-driven, fact-based guidance and research on the deployment of long-duration energy storage for society’s benefit.
The LDES Council is on the lookout for a creative and industrious Communications Analyst with digital media chops to join their Communications team. This role is perfect for someone who can leverage their existing skill-set to help grow the LDES Council’s external presence and impact and is eager to dive into several aspects of multi-channel communications strategy and execution.
Additionally, this individual will help support the preparation and execution of member communications deliverables and presentations.