Carney, Sandoe & Associates is an educational recruitment firm that places teachers and administrators in college-prep, independent, and like-kind (charter, magnet, pilot, merit) schools across the nation and internationally. These schools are exciting, vibrant communities that provide recent college graduates an excellent opportunity to work in a setting that is collaborative and unique.Carney, Sandoe & Associates is busy actively looking for current seniors who may be interested in teaching next year, and I hope you will pass this message onto your students.

We are looking for students with an undergraduate or graduate degree in the subject they would like to teach (English, history, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology, Spanish, music, etc.). Each year, we help match job seekers with positions in all primary and secondary subjects. Teaching certification is not required, and our personal and professional services are completely free for job seekers.

Our application can be found on our website. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

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Carney, Sandoe & Associates
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EnergySage is seeking a current college senior with familiarity in energy and/or sustainability to help develop new articles for the EnergySage website. This is a contract/freelance position with the potential to transition into a full-time position in summer 2017. Applicants can work remotely or locally at our Boston office, and will be paid per article completion.

For more information, visit: https://www.energysage.com/about/careers#writer_researcher Send applications to [email protected].

The Nature Conservancy in Maine is seeking candidates for our Director of Science position. This position will play a critical leadership role in using an evidence-based, scientific approach to inspire and guide the conservation strategies of The Nature Conservancy in Maine This position is central to ensuring that our conservation strategies are based on robust scientific grounding and have positive outcomes for nature and people.

We are looking for a proven leader and problem solver to serve as a science convener and a subject matter expert to ensure conservation science and planning best practices are applied throughout TNC Maine’s work in forests, freshwater, oceans, and climate. Leading and managing a team of science and planning staff in Maine, this candidate applies existing and cutting-edge solutions to major conservation challenges and is responsible for leading collaborative enterprises that create a body of scientific work that build on and expand how conservation is carried out for the benefit of nature and people in Maine and beyond. The candidate helps to lead strategic planning to determine TNC Maine’s priorities, and is responsible for fostering effective and innovative partnerships to develop and implement key projects. We appreciate collaborative approaches and encourage innovative ideas and recommendations.

External applicants MUST apply via www.nature.org/careers by referencing job #45145. All applications are due by March 15 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

Greetings,
The Udall Foundation’s U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution (U.S. Institute) is seeking a skilled professional to serve as a Program Associate based out of our Tucson, Arizona office.  This job is a full-time, permanent, federal position in an Excepted Service Appointment.

We are looking for a dynamic, early career professional interested in the environmental, public policy, and conflict resolution fields.  The successful candidate will provide support for mediation, facilitation, or training services.  Projects often are complex and contentious, requiring independent thought and coordination.

The U.S. Institute is looking to fill this position by mid-January, 2017.  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, with a deadline of January 3^rd.  A position description, with required qualifications is attached. 

The U.S. Institute is part of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation, an independent executive branch agency that promotes leadership, education, collaboration, and conflict resolution in the areas of environment, public lands, and natural resources.  The position is a Program Associate at a level of compensation and responsibilities comparable to a GS-9 with opportunities for advancement.  The successful candidate will be based in the Udall Foundation’s Tucson office.  Travel is required for this position (up to 5 days per month on average).

Candidates may submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to: 

Brian Manwaring, Senior Program Manager

U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution

520-901-8529

[email protected]

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Regards,

Brain

Brian J. Manwaring
Senior Program Manager
U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution

Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation
130 South Scott Avenue, Tucson, Arizona 85701

Tel: 520.901.8529 ~ Fax: 520.670.5530

Email: [email protected]   Website: www.udall.gov

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Position Description
Program Associate
Udall Foundation, Tucson, AZ
AD-0301-09

Introduction: Reporting to the Udall Foundation’s Director of Environmental Conflict Resolution, the Program Associate supports U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution projects by working with Senior Program Associates, Program Managers, and Senior Program Managers on case management, assessment, contracting, client and stakeholder communications, meeting planning, and logistics. The Program Associate also supports management and organization functions of the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution Program (U.S. Institute).
Major Duties and responsibilities:
Support and assist Senior Program Associates and Program Managers to provide U.S. Institute services to include:
 Under the supervision of the Director for Environmental Conflict Resolution and the direction of Program Managers, independently perform general information intake; support the management of the Institute’s role in the contracting process for neutral selection; and support the management of the neutral contract, often for multiple projects simultaneously.
 With assistance and direction from Senior Program Associates, and often under the direction of Program Managers, the incumbent drafts Scopes of Work (SOW) and prepares both routine and complex budgets for projects and programmatic efforts for review, editing, and approval by the Program Managers. Budgets should reflect appropriate estimation of tasks, level of effort, timelines, costs, and milestones.
 Assist Senior Program Associates and Program Managers with case/conflict assessments by arranging interviews and summarizing the assessment interviews in order to draft findings and develop draft recommendations and reports.
 Under the supervision of the Foundation’s Director for Environmental Conflict Resolution, Senior Program Associates, or Program Managers, plan and facilitate small group discussions and caucuses as part of U.S. Institute projects.
 Summarize meeting discussions succinctly and accurately for Program Manager’s review and provide such summaries in a timely manner as directed after meetings.
 Manage logistics for large complex conflict resolution projects.
 Accurately implement federal and Foundation policies related to records management, personnel policies, data base management, and project administration requirements.
 Draft communications to be transmitted to contractors and project participants about meeting schedules, results, and follow up steps on a regular basis.
In addition, support and assist the Udall Foundation’s U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution program to include:
 Provide marketing support by developing and archiving PowerPoint presentations, assisting with the scheduling of marketing presentations, managing marketing materials through archiving and storing the materials, and attending conferences and meetings to staff Institute outreach activities
 Other duties as assigned.
 The position may involve some travel (up to 25% on average).
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
1. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
At least a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience in environmental, natural resources, or land use law, science, policy, or planning related to complex public policy issues, including at least one (1) year of experience comparable to professional standards of a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and demonstrable experience assisting with environmental project management, public policy negotiations, collaborative processes, or consensus seeking processes.
At least one (1) year of team leadership and facilitation experience
Demonstrated experience with organizational, administrative, financial, or project coordination.
Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work independently, while also capable of working collaboratively with a team to develop and carry out an overall program.
Excellent collaborative interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to ensure administrative tasks and processes are completed in a timely manner.
Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, research tools, online collaboration tools, and social media.
Experience with electronic tools for developing and tracking project budgets
Demonstrated excellence in both oral and written communication. (A writing sample is required.)

Chewonki is an environmental education organization based in Wiscasset, Maine, that inspires transformative growth, teaches appreciation and stewardship of the natural world, and challenges people to build thriving, sustainable communities throughout their lives. Chewonki began in 1915 as a camp for boys but has grown to comprise the boys camp; adventures for girls; semester school for outstanding high-school juniors; traveling natural history programs that our teachers take to libraries, schools, and other community venues; an outdoor classroom for visiting school groups; and wilderness trips for teens, adults, and families. Through its educational initiatives, Chewonki demonstrates and teaches the importance of living sustainably.

Outdoor Educator, Chewonki
http://www.chewonki.org/About/documents/Chewonki_OutdoorEducator.pdf

Head of Semester School- Maine Coast Semester Program at Chewonki
http://www.chewonki.org/About/documents/ChewonkiMaineSemesterOpportunity.pdf

The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking to fill a Wildlife Biologist vacancy in Augusta.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is a supervisory Wildlife Biologist position, which is assigned full time to the Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry/Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL).

The position is responsible for ensuring wildlife habitat objectives are incorporated and achieved in the Bureau’s management of public lands, including acquiring data, providing information and writing the fishery and wildlife component of management plans. The position acts as a liaison between Bureau of Parks and Lands and other Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Biologists on habitat management plans.

Responsibilities of the position are statewide and include the development of policies and operational standards for wildlife resource values as it relates to the Bureau’s multiple use management objectives, develop and oversee implementation of projects for the enhancement of fishery and wildlife habitats and work cooperatively with BPL to minimize conflicts between timber and wildlife management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelors Degree in Biology, Wildlife Management, or related field -AND- three (3) years experience in laboratory or field research of fish and wildlife including experience in a supervisory capacity. Directly related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

For more information see the website: http://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/article.shtml?id=http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=NRSC+Job+Postings&id=722681&v=article

We have a new position opening at The University of Vermont that will oversee funding for several sustainability initiatives on campus. We are looking for individuals who have some experience with endowments or sustainable funds at other schools. Burlington, VT is an amazing place to live and work.

The position description is here: https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/20964

Elizabeth Palchak, PhD student, Rubenstein School of Environment & Natural Resources
Research Fellow, Office of Sustainability
Graduate Fellow, Gund Institute
University of Vermont