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Northeast Utilities Environmental and Property Management Director
Northeast
Utilities seeks an experienced individual who will be responsible for
overall environmental strategy, corporate goal setting, and oversight of the
environmental management system. Individual will promote NU's environmental
leadership/stewardship and develop/be responsible for guiding key strategic
initiatives for the NU system. Responsibilities will include providing
environmental leadership both inside and outside the company, overseeing
regulatory audits, compliance, remediation and field environmental
operations, as well as interfacing with regulatory agencies, legal,
government, nongovernmental groups and other key stakeholders at the federal
and state level. The incumbent in this position is also responsible for
corporate real estate functions including development and execution of asset
management strategies; provides executive oversight of corporate facilities
functions. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or related field and
knowledge of environmental regulations are required. A related, advanced
degree is strongly preferred. A minimum of 10 years of environmental
experience is required as well. The selected candidate must possess strong
communication skills, be self motivated and bring strategic, influential and
innovative thinking to the position.
This position is being simultaneously posted internally and externally. Equal consideration will be given to all candidates. Application Deadline: 02/29/2008
For more information and to apply, go to the bottom of the main jobs search page at https://nu.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.asp and enter Job Number S-08-0534
Rockfall Foundation Development Director
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The Rockfall Foundation is seeking an experienced Development Professional to create and implement an integrated program of fundraising, marketing and communications to increase funding support and public awareness of The Rockfall Foundation. In this position, the Director of Development will work closely with the Board Development Committee to build a development program that increases individual giving to The Rockfall Foundation and expands opportunities in areas such as membership and corporate support, funded programs, grants, special events, major gifts, planned giving and eventually endowment building. |
The Director of Development will intertwine marketing and development efforts to communicate Rockfall's role as an environmental leader in Middlesex County and to motivate supporters to participate in Rockfall programs, to donate to Rockfall and to encourage citizens to preserve the environment.
Part Time 20 Hours/Week, Contracted Planned for 2 years and could be extended based on successful results. FOR DETAILS SEE Job Opportunity - Development Director Position Profile at www.rockfallfoundation.org
Please send inquiries with accompanying resume, references and salary requirements by March 6, 2008 to: Anthony P. Marino, Development Chair The Rockfall Foundation deKoven House Community Center 27 Washington Street Middletown, CT 06457 Or via e-mail to: Virginia R. Rollefson, Executive Director: vrr "at" rockfallfoundation.org Include in Subject line: Development Director Position
Housatonic Environmental Literacy Program Educator/Naturalist
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Three positions available for highly qualified and motivated individuals. Work for the Housatonic Environmental Literacy Program (HELP), a joint venture of the Mass Audubon (MAS) and the Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) in both classroom and field settings, with children, youth and adults. Successful candidates will teach/lead school programs and field trips. BA or BS (or equivalent) in a biological, physical or earth science, environmental studies, nature interpretation or education. Minimum experience as an intern, apprentice, or seasonal teacher/naturalist. Strong communications skills: speaking, writing, and/or graphics. Ability to work cooperatively and independently. CORI/SORI checks mandatory. Flexibility and sense of humor required. Hours: 27-32 per week during the school year. With the potential for additional summer hours. Salary: $15/hour. Location: The Berkshires in western Massachusetts.
Interested candidates please send your cover letter and resume to Mass Audubon at gtraser "at" massaudubon.org or mail to Gayle Tardif-Raser at 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA 01240
Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge
Piping Plover Intern
Tern Management Interns
Workkamper/volunteers
Piping
Plover Intern: The Refuge is recruiting one Piping Plover Technician
Intern to help the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the State of Connecticut
manage and protect federally threatened piping plovers and state listed
least terns breeding from Westbrook to Stratford. Duties include nest
counts, productivity surveys, erecting predator proof exclosures, public
outreach, and volunteer coordination. This is an opportunity for someone to
get experience with biological monitoring as well as public outreach on a
National Wildlife Refuge and with the Connecticut Department of
Environmental Protection. Opportunities may exist to assist with other
Refuge projects.
Tern Management Interns: Two interns needed at the Falkner Island Unit to census breeding terns, monitor productivity, conducting feeding observations, data entry. The position involves night and morning work, extensive beach walking, living in a field camp setting which includes electricity, cooking facilities and running water. Housing available while working on the Island and possibly on days off.
Position time frame: May through August. Interns may be eligible for temporary housing and a stipend of up to $220 per week. To be considered for these positions, those interested need to send a cover letter of interest, a curriculum vitae or resume with 3 references to Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, 733 Old Clinton Road, Westbrook, CT 06498 or email Richard_Potvin@ fws.gov by April 1, 2008. Opportunity may exist for plover intern to begin internship earlier and end later, depending on applicant availability and Refuge funding.
Currently accepting applications. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Hiring may occur prior to the closing date but should be received no later than April 1.
Additionally, the Refuge is looking to recruit two Workkamper/volunteers (possible a couple, two friends, etc. for one trailer/RV hookup) to do general refuge grounds maintenance work and office work for approximately 30 hours a week each from May through September in exchange for a full RV/trailer hook-up (electric, water, sewage), plus a possible stipend. The Refuge can accommodate a maximum trailer size of approximately 55 feet. Perhaps you may know of workkampers/ volunteers that may be interested in Stewart B. McKinney NWR in CT in the summer. If you know of anyone that is interested please pass along. They can please contact Ava_Kahn "at" fws.gov or 860-399-2513 or forward their information to me. Thank you so much!
CT League of Conservation Voters Director of Communications
CTLCV
is an independent bi-partisan political voice for the environment. We are
seeking a dynamic individual to help us take our communications work to the
next level of broader public outreach across the state. If you are
interested in this position please respond with a resume and cover letter to
Lori Brown: ctlcv "at" mindspring.com. Salary is commensurate
with experience. The Director of Communications responsibilities will
include designing and managing the CTLCV and CTLCV Education Fund's
communications and outreach plans; positioning the organizations' political
and environmental brand across the state with a variety of target audiences,
including lawmakers, media, environmental organizations and the general
public. CTLCV and CTLCVEF are equal opportunity employers.
See http://www.fscvl.org/job-postings/the-connecticut-league-of-conservation-voters-director-of-communications/ for complete information (note application due date cancelled)
Director, Audubon Center at Bent of the River
National
Audubon Society is seeking a motivated, talented leader to supervise all
aspects of the operations at Bent of the River, a 680-acre nature center and
sanctuary in Southbury CT. The Director is responsible for planning,
financing, supervising, operating, and managing the Center's habitats,
education programs, and physical plant to carry out the mission of Audubon
in Connecticut. Graduation from college or university with a bachelors
degree in business, education or environment- related subjects, plus at
least five years of broad-based experience in the business, non-profit
management, government or education field.
See http://www.audubon.org/nas/hr/job/centerDirector-CT.html for full position listing. Email resume to: tbaptist "at" audubon.org or mail to 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT 06831. Audubon is an equal opportunity employer.
Organization for the Assabet River (OAR) Executive Director
The
Organization for the Assabet River (OAR) seeks an Executive Director (part
time, flexible hours). The ideal candidate is a proven leader, fundraiser,
fiscal manager, and excellent communicator with a passion for environmental
conservation. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and
is responsible for assuring that OAR fulfills its mission to protect the
Assabet and Concord Rivers, their tributaries and watersheds. Five or more
years of professional experience in environmental planning, watershed
management, and/or non-profit administration is required. A graduate degree
in nonprofit administration, environmental policy, or natural resource
management is preferred.
For more information and to apply: http://www.assabetriver.org/jobs.html
Audubon Important Bird Areas Program Coordinator
The
Important Bird Areas (IBA) Program Coordinator will oversee the continued
development of the CT IBA Program and assist in efforts to develop
partnerships with agencies and other organizations to implement a site-based
bird conservation strategy for each IBA. This is an integral part of the
organization’s mission to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing
on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats, for the benefit of humanity
and the earth’s biological diversity. The Position reports to Audubon
Connecticut’s Director of Bird Conservation.
For complete information: http://www.audubon.org/nas/hr/job/IBAProgramCoord-CT.html