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The Climate Change Philanthropy Fellow will support the Environment Program in advancing its goal of helping cities implement comprehensive climate-resilience approaches grounded in equity. The fellow will gain experience and insight into institutional philanthropy, climate change policy and advocacy, community development and strategies to incorporate equity firmly in climate change work. This position provides a valuable career development opportunity for an emerging climate change professional as well as added capacity to the Environment Program to fulfill its ambitious goal.
The fellowship is a two-year appointment and is open to those who have completed a master’s degree in a field related to urban climate resilience, such as environmental studies, public health, public policy or urban planning. We are most interested in candidates whose education has included coursework on climate change mitigation and/or adaptation, urban systems and public policy, and who hold a deep commitment to both environmental work and racial equity.
View the full job description here.
Freshwater Future is working to ensure the healthy future of our waters in the Great Lakes region. We do this by encouraging policy enforcement and accountability through community action; developing tactical responses to community needs and emerging issues; and synthesizing common concerns into strategic policy solutions. Through these efforts we work with over 2,000 grassroots watershed groups and 15,000 residents to protect and restore the drinking water, ground water, rivers, lakes and wetlands in their communities. The Quality Control Chemist plays a vital role in the achievement of these goals.
Role of the Quality Control Chemist Coordinator:
Implement lab analysis and documentation for our PFAS and lead in water testing programs and help to ensure communications to clients are accurate and understandable.
Responsibilities:
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: The University of Michigan Biological Station in Pellston, Michigan, (https://lsa.umich.edu/umbs
Housing may be available at the UM Biological Station during summer months.
Salary:$32,000 to $36,000, negotiable based on experience, plus generous benefits. Please apply on Indeed by submitting a resume and cover letter
UW-Milwaukee’s School of Freshwater Sciences
Application deadline(s): March 23, 2020
Project Manager/Biologist
Application deadline(s): February 17, 2020
CRA is a well-respected private nonprofit organization located in Traverse City, Michigan, with a
service area that spans 53 counties and 16 watersheds. For more than 50 years we have been
recognized as a leader in conservation, collaboration, and fundraising for on-the-ground projects
that benefit natural resources, communities, and future generations.
Application Process: Please provide a cover letter and resume by email to info@rivercare.org by close of business at 5 P.M. EST. on Monday, February 17, 2020. CRA will provide follow up to all candidates and if candidate is strongly considered may ask for a writing sample(s), references, transcripts and an invitation to the full CRA interview and presentation process.
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The Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) is searching for a self-motivated individual to lead coordination of its observing system programs and to engage with organizations throughout the region as an advisor on water monitoring technology and observing system assets. This is a full-time position based at the GLOS office in Ann Arbor, MI. The Observing Technology Manager will report to the Executive Director and work closely with other GLOS staff to facilitate connections between observing networks and data management and outreach activities. GLOS is a 501c3 non-profit organization established to support data collection, data management, and data sharing in the Great Lakes. GLOS is one of 11 regional nodes of a U.S. federal program, the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS). IOOS is managed through NOAA, but made up of a partnership of 17 federal agencies with a mission to coordinate data on the oceans, coasts and Great Lakes.
Please submit cover letter, resume and three references to Rebecca Pearson at becky@glos.org by COB February 10, 2020. Annual salary is anticipated to fall with GS-9 and GS-11 grades consistent with the General Schedule for Ann Arbor, MI commensurate with education and experience.
View the full job description here.
Interviews beginning week of February 3, 2020.
To apply or view additional information please visit the CSS website.
Application(s) deadline: Friday, January 24, 2020
Funding Available for Projects that Support Protection and Restoration of Great Lakes
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Great Lakes Research Consortium today announced $125,000 in grants to support Great Lakes projects. The 2020 Great Lakes Research Consortium small grants program will provide up to $25,000 for projects that contribute to the protection and restoration of the health of New York’s Great Lakes and to ecosystem-based management.
To be eligible, funded projects must help to address one or more Great Lakes Action Agenda priority goals: persistent toxic substances; sediment, nutrients, and pathogens; invasive species; coastal resiliency; smart growth; recreation and tourism opportunities; energy; and how new and emerging technologies and uses can be applied to current and future Great Lakes issues. The projects supported earlier this year with the 2019 round of funding are working to increase shoreline resiliency in Wayne County; enhance wastewater treatment to reduce toxic substances; assess factors associated with methane gas release from Lake Ontario wetlands; address the impact of climate change on the processes that influence beach and shoreline erosion; and investigate the potential of invasive species to transfer mercury to fish. More details about the 2019 recipients can be found at the GLRC website.
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Full-Time Position
Application deadline(s): Open until filled
It is an exciting time for us at the Mott Foundation, as the Environment team is building up our capacity and preparing for the future. We are seeking to fill three important roles:
All of these positions provide important leadership and growth opportunities and will join the team based in Flint, MI.
Contact Cassie Scarano (cscarano@koyapartners.com) at Koya Leadership Partners for any questions.
The Healing Our Waters Director is responsible for directing a multi-million dollar ($1.5 million annual), multi-organization campaign to advocate for federal programs and policies that protect and restore the Great Lakes. The director’s responsibilities include designing a campaign strategy; building and maintaining a broad coalition; coordinating and following the directives of a Governance Board; coordinating media, field, and policy activities by dozens of organizations; fostering relationships with key funders and decision makers; managing campaign staff; and managing a multi-organizational budget. See the job posting here.
Consolidated Safety Services, Inc. (CSS)
Executive Director
The organization seeks an Executive Director to lead, mentor, and empower a qualified and committed staff to achieve the conservation goals of the organization; communicate an inspirational vision for river conservation; develop and foster strong organizational partnerships; develop and implement a fundraising plan that cultivates and builds strong relationships with donors and foundations; and work effectively with and leverage the skills of a dedicated board.
Outreach Program Manager – Lake Superior Field Office
The University of Wisconsin Aquatic Sciences Center is hiring an outreach program manager at its Sea Grant Field Office based in Superior, Wisconsin. The Center administers the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute and the Wisconsin Water Resources Institute, which support multidisciplinary research, education and outreach for the protection and sustainable use of Wisconsin’s water resources. This academic staff position will be responsible for providing coastal stakeholders with outreach and applied research related to the Wisconsin Sea Grant mission. Emphasis in a discipline relevant to coastal engineering, ecosystem management or environmental economics is preferred.
Link to full job listing: http://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/cw/en-us/job/500404/outreach-program-manager
Director
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Help Desk Specialist, Part-Time
Application deadline(s): Open until filled
The Great Lakes Commission is looking for a customer service-oriented Help Desk Specialist to work up to 20 hours per week providing technical and troubleshooting assistance related to computer hardware and software, mobile devices and other tech tools and products. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates with an interest in pursuing a technical career to gain practical experience in a business environment. In this position, you will grow your knowledge of help desk procedures, and the use of Microsoft products and services. There will be an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with network software and hardware.