Month: July 2019 (Page 1 of 4)

Massachusetts Environmental Health & Justice Organizer, Clean Water Action (Boston, MA)

July 26, 2019 / / 27 Comments

From job posting:

Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund will be hiring a part-time Environmental Health & Justice Organizer in our Boston office to support the organizations’ Massachusetts campaigns to prevent harm to our health from toxic chemicals.

Clean Water Action is a national, grassroots environmental organization that works to protect the environment and safeguard public health, promote passage of strong environmental laws, and help communities address local environmental problems affecting them.  Clean Water Fund is a national research and education organization which promotes the public interest on issues related to water, waste, and toxics. Top issue priorities include: preventing harm to our health from toxic chemicals, reducing water pollution from storm water, promoting energy efficiency and clean energy, advocating for Zero Waste policies in the City of Boston, and holding our policymakers accountable.  Ensuring that those most affected by environmental degradation have a voice at the table, and that solutions to environmental problems contribute to broader goals of justice for all, are central goals in all campaigns.

This position is for 24 hours per week at $18-$21 per hour. Check out the original posting from July 15th.

Planning Director, Town of Wellesley (MA)

July 26, 2019 / / 26 Comments

From position posting:

This is an opportunity for someone with a passion for planning to grow professionally and lead the Town of Wellesley on exciting and unique issues related to planning, zoning, economic development, preservation, growth and sustainability. The ideal candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be willing to take on the unique challenges Wellesley has to offer. Given its proximity to Boston, major highways, mixture of land use, preserved open space, and continuous residential and commercial growth, Wellesley offers a mixture of planning challenges.  

Deadline to apply is August 5. Visit the Town of Wellesley’s website for a full job description.

Climate Resilience Program Manager, Mystic River Watershed Association (Arlington, MA)

July 26, 2019 / / 23 Comments

The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) is seeking a committed, creative, and organized Climate Resilience Project Manager to help launch the Social Resiliency working group for the 14-community Regional Mystic Collaborative (RMC).  

MyRWA was founded in 1972 to protect, restore, and celebrate the Mystic River, its tributaries and watershed lands for the benefit of present and future generations.  Over the past half-century, we have worked closely with watershed communities on water quality, flood management and healthy open space. These shared skills and relationships have now led to the founding of the Resilient Mystic Collaborative (RMC), a 14-community partnership focused on preparing our people and places for the increased heat, drought, flooding and storms associated with an unpredictable and rapidly changing climate.  

The position will be open until filled. Check out the full posting.

Felipe Floresca “High-Road” Fellowship, Emerald Cities Collaborative (various locations)

July 26, 2019 / / 44 Comments

Washington D.C., Oakland, San Francisco, and Seattle

The Felipe Floresca Fellowship Program provides a 12-month [September 2019-August 2020] experiential learning program in implementing sustainable energy, water and food projects that include and benefit low-income and communities of color. The program provides a $50,000 annual stipend plus benefits.

For 12 months, fellows will work directly on projects in one of its offices, and participate in skills training, benefit from cross-site/sector peer learning, and with a cohort of fellows work on a national policy initiative. The fellows will be exposed to the work of its coalition members nationally and locally; and gain knowledge in the design and development of: energy efficiency and renewable energy projects; community water infrastructure projects, and local sustainable food systems.

The initial application deadline is August 4. Learn more about the program.

Student Internship, Central Mass Grown (CMG)- Worcester, MA

July 26, 2019 / / 68 Comments

The growing non-profit focused on farmers in greater Massachusetts, Central Mass Grown (CMG), is seeking a student intern to work 5-15 hours a week, starting September 2019. Tasks from CMG position post:

  • Processing and sending membership dues notifications (fall)
  • Assist with Distribution of Farm Products Guide (spring)
  • Database Management (access or oracle) – updates and management
  • Represent CMG at events & conferences throughout region (NOFA, FarmFresh Fest, etc.) *may include some weekend events if available
  • Outreach efforts including mailing, distribution of print materials (flyers, etc.)
  • Creation and distribution of weekly electronic newsletters (multiple)
  • Assist ED with planning and implementation of workshop series and events for farmers and consumers
  • Member outreach and ongoing support efforts
  • Attend regional and statewide food policy, food systems, and networking events (with ED); & CMG Board Meetings (if desired)
  • Other tasks as needed

Position is open until filled. Link to full posting here.

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