Tag: networking

Assistant Vice President, NYCEDC Smart & Sustainable Cities (New York, New York)

September 29, 2016 / / 0 Comments

NYCEDC’s mission is to stimulate job growth through expansion and redevelopment programs that encourage investment, generate prosperity and strengthen the City’s competitive position. NYCEDC serves as an advocate to the business community by building relationships with companies that allow them to take advantage of New York City’s many opportunities.

Reporting to the VP of Smart & Sustainable Cities, the AVP will manage and coordinate project teams involving multiple internal and external public and private stakeholders, represent the City to external stakeholders and clients, and develop and manage programmatic and policy initiatives.

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Job Networking Fair, Harvard College Conservation Society, (Cambridge, MA)

January 28, 2016 / / 0 Comments

We are the Harvard College Conservation Society, and we would like to invite you to attend our Job Networking Fair on Saturday March 5th, 2016. The purpose of this fair will be to connect Harvard University and other Boston-based students interested in careers in conservation with each other, and with scientists and conservationists from NGO’s such as the Nature Conservancy, Conservation International, the Oceanic Society, and Women for Wildlife.

The fair will have three major components:

  1. Talks and panel discussion centered around presentations by women from the ‘Women for Wildlife’ network, accomplished biologists and conservationists, and representatives from major international NGO’s.
  2. Discussions in small classroom-type settings, for students Boston-wide interested in pursuing jobs or summer internships in the conservation field.
  3. A networking lunch with information distribution for groups interested in giving out contact information and or work application opportunities.

Let us know if members of your group are interested in the event so we can be sure to expect the right number of people, and also whether you would be interested in reserving a table for your group at the reception.

Event Date: Saturday March 5, 2016
Contact harvardconservation@gmail.com to attend

AmeriCorps Education & Outreach Coordinator (Raleigh, NC)

February 2, 2015 / / 2 Comments

This position is based at the NC State University Sustainability Office in Raleigh, NC. The University Sustainability Office’s mission is to equip the NC State community for a leaner, smarter, stronger future. Our vision is to build a culture that creates leaders and sustainable solutions for global challenges.

Purpose of the position

The purpose of this position is to:

  • Build strong connections across campus
  • Promote environmental education through service learning
  • Create concrete ways sustainability programs can connect with underserved populations
  • Help define and articulate the interconnectedness of sustainability and diversity on campus
  • Infuse cultural competence into sustainability programs
  • Create network and programs that can be carried forward
  • Determine a focus for NC State’s sustainability and diversity focus
  • Use environmental education as a connector for the local solutions that support all people
  • Provide environmental educational training and resources to diverse audiences on campus

Position responsibilities

Position responsibilities and duties will include the following:

  • Outreach: workshops, presentations
  • Planning: events, service projects
  • Build relationships: connect departments, student groups, community groups
  • Set the direction, identify priorities
  • Be a catalyst to join movements
  • Program development: create presentations tailored to  specific audiences

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Strong communication skills
  • Creativity
  • Interest in sustainability and/or environmental education
  • Organizational skills
  • Interest in learning about and working with diverse populations
  • Planning skills

Essential Functions/physical demands

The member will primarily work in an office space.

Preferred schedule

Monday- Friday 8 am – 5pm (but flexible)

Some after hours (only when necessary)

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Mar 30: 6th Annual Babson Energy and Environmental Conference

March 29, 2012 / / 7 Comments

6th Annual Babson Energy and Environmental Conference
Energy, Environment, & Entrepreneurship — Challenging Assumptions, Changing Perceptions

Please join us on Friday, March 30th, 2012 for the 6th annual Babson Energy and Environmental Conference.  During this day-long event we will address the real challenges and the exciting opportunities in energy, alternative transportation, sustainable development, Cleantech investing, and several other crucial topics within the energy and environmental space.

This year’s theme is “Energy, Environment & Entrepreneurship: Challenging Assumptions, Changing Perceptions.”

Come ask tough questions about the direction of green innovation and what issues entrepreneurs face in the green space.

With a compelling list of speakers, the day is guaranteed to be enlightening and fun!

Keynote Speakers:
·         Ian Bowles – Former Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Commonwealth of Massachusetts;  Managing Director, Rhumb Line Energy LLC
·         Mark Rodgers – Director of Communications, Cape Wind
·         T.I. (Tahmid) Mizan, Senior Technology Planning Advisor, ExxonMobil Corporation
·         Dr. Leonard Schlesinger – President, Babson College
·         Dr. Richard Miller – President, Olin College
·         Mark Donohue – Conference Founder & Founding Sponsor

Other Speakers Include:
·         Craig Scott – Manager of Advanced Technologies, Toyota
·         Kazunari Yoshimura – Representative, Global Water Japan
·         Lynnette McIntire – Director of Sustainability, UPS
·         Brad George, Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship, Babson College

Panels Include Topics:
·         The Reality of Electric Vehicles
·         Food Packaging: Cost vs. the Environment
·         Challenges and Opportunities in Green Buildings
·         Future of Financing for Renewable Energy Projects
·         Water in the Developing World: Harsh Reality and Inspiring Innovations

Conference attendees will have the opportunity to learn about key issues driving the Cleantech and environmental space, while addressing the most relevant issues to entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and practitioners. Further, attendees will have the opportunity to network with approximately 500 industry professionals and MBA students.

For more information about the conference or to REGISTER, click here.

Mar 6: “Networking in the Non-Profit World” with Drew Love

March 6, 2012 / / 0 Comments

Tufts Food For Thought Presents: Networking in the Non-Profit World
Tuesday, March 6th at 8:00pm in Barnum 114

Looking for a meaningful job experience?
Want to learn how to network with nonprofit professionals?

Come and learn how with Drew Love!

Drew Love is a BU alum who has found his passion working for
non-profits and social enterprises dedicated to creating sustainable
and fair food systems. Drew is the marketing assistant at the Public
Conversations Project, the Food Access Pilot Project coordinator for
Northeast Organic Farming Association, and the social media consultant
for Dean’s Beans.

Drew’s discussion will be followed by a Q & A session. Refreshments from Danish Pastry House will
be served!

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