Environmental Program Supervisor
Broward County Government | Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division seeks a lead hydrologic modeler to oversee the County’s development and application of advanced hydrologic models to inform water resources policy, planning and investments. Work involves the use of down-scaled climate data in scenario-based planning, and the use of integrated surface/groundwater models and coupled variable density models to assess combined impacts of sea level rise, urban practices, precipitation trends and events on water quality and quantity. Analyses incorporate water supply, aquifer recharge, water management, drainage and flood protection, and natural systems needs. Work supports the County’s development of resilience standards, coordinated water management strategies, alternative water supply planning, and climate adaptation effort, and requires coordination with cities, water utilities, water managers, academic partners, and state/federal agencies.

Climate Policy Senior Manager
Conservation International | Arlington, VA
The Senior Manager for Climate Policy will advance Conservation International’s (CI) goals to promote the development and implementation of NCS within global and national policies. They will support CI's climate policy priorities related to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) through tracking relevant negotiations, consulting with partners and governments, and developing policy analyses. They will also lead efforts with CI country programs and external partners to integrate nature into climate action as part of their nationally determined contributions (NDCs). The Senior Manager position will report to the Senior Director for Climate Policy. The Senior Manager will liaise across CI divisions to ensure progress on the policy components of CI's Climate Strategy. They will also support Global Policy and Government Affairs planning, strategy development and budget processes, and funding proposal development for climate policy work.

Leadership Program Coordinator
Catalyst Miami Inc. | Miami, FL
Catalyst Miami Inc. is seeking a Leadership Program Coordinator to assist with implementing our CLEAR and HEAL programs along with any new leadership programming throughout Miami-Dade County. The Leadership Program Coordinator will learn in-depth about climate change and affordable housing specific to South Florida, the challenges inherent in confronting climate change and affordable housing in this region, local opportunities, and the stakeholders involved. The coordinator will have the opportunity to engage in all aspects of our resilience work, including working on policy initiatives and speaking at community meetings. Additionally, the coordinator will perform community outreach for the resilience hub events and programs.

Operations Manager
Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition | Flexible Location, MI
MEJC is a statewide coalition working to achieve a clean, health and safe environment for Michigan’s most vulnerable residents in alignment with the EJ Principles through increasing knowledge, enhancing networks and taking action for systemic change. The Operations Manager develops, monitors, and maintains the operational and administrative tools and resources that directly supports the MEJC team in meeting the obligations of projects and funders. Through this primary support to the MEJC team and members, the Operations Manager also supports the constellation of partners and allies across Michigan by ensuring that MEJC’s operations and resources are clear, efficient, and accessible, and that
contractual deliverables and milestones are met. Applications are due by June 12.

Project & Outreach Coordinator
Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR
The College of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences seeks a Climate Impacts Research Consortium Project Manager/Outreach Coordinator. This is a full-time 12-month, fixed term professional faculty position. This position has the primary responsibility for managing the project and for leading stakeholder engagement. Managing the project includes coordinating and facilitating team meetings and other internal communications, ensuring timely reporting to NOAA, tracking internal budgets and sub-awards to partners, and other responsibilities. The position will also lead stakeholder engagement in three specific ways: (1) managing the relationship with the Stakeholder Advisory Council, (2) participating in community engagement projects for which the incumbent develops and cultivates relationships with on-the-ground partners, and (3) assisting with the development of an online climate toolbox, coordinating interactions with beta testers and project partners. Applications are due by June 22.

Climate Resilience Coordinator - AmeriCorps VISTA
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium | Anchorage, AK
This AmeriCorps VISTA position is a great opportunity for a highly motivated person to work with communities to increase their capacity to adapt to the impacts of climate change. Rural Alaska Native communities imminently threatened by environmental hazards currently have limited access to the information and resources needed to mitigate those hazards. Furthermore, stories and information from communities rarely reach decision-makers. By supporting communities with fundraising, communications, education, and outreach, this position will increase communities’ capacity to develop and implement solutions. This position is based at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium with the Center for Environmentally Threatened Communities. For more information, and to apply, click here.

Senior Manager, Flood-Prepared Communities
Pew Charitable Trust l Washington D.C.
The Pew Charitable Trust seeks a Senior Manager for Flood-Prepared Communities. The Senior Manager is responsible for developing and executing an outreach strategy across ten states to adopt state-wide plans and frameworks that reduce unsustainable development in high risk areas. These plans should incentivize nature-based solutions, and are intended to improve floodplain management along significant portions of the nation’s rivers and coastlines. The senior manager develops relationships with governors, staff policy staff, planners, and mitigation specialists and oversees technical assistance to state planners in the development of state-wide plans.

Postdoctoral Scholar
Penn State University | State College, PA
The Earth and Environmental Systems Institute (EESI) at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position focusing on the analysis of flood risks and strategies to manage these risks. The successful candidate will join a transdisciplinary research team supported by funding from sponsors such as The Department of Energy (DOE) and The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in a relevant discipline such as applied mathematics, statistics, atmospheric science, geosciences, civil and environmental engineering, or operations research. This position provides unique opportunities for research, education, outreach, decision support, and professional development, as well as mentoring by a team of experts in relevant disciplines. This is a fixed-term position funded for one year from the date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

Water Cycle / Climate Change Scientist
ICF | Washington D.C.
The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) seeks to hire a mid-career scientist with expertise relevant to coordinating water cycle science. The successful candidate will coordinate implementation of USGCRP’s water cycle related priorities and lead the United States Global Energy and Water Cycle EXchanges (U.S. GEWEX) Program Office. In this role, the successful candidate will also serve as the USGCRP National Coordination Office’s (NCO) science lead across its research coordination portfolio, which includes observations, modeling, and process research.

Water Resources Manager
Broward County Government | Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division seeks a highly capable manager to lead development and implementation of the County’s water resources initiatives, focused water resources, sustainability, and climate resilience. The position requires strong technical skills (data analysis and interpretation), a deep understanding of environmental principles, and active use of science to inform policy recommendations to support water resources protections, sustainability and climate adaptation. Efforts involve robust programs in the areas of water resource assessments, water conservation, water policy and planning. Program initiatives are advanced via partnerships with local governments, state and federal agencies, and the Broward School District. This is a high-profile position, requiring superior communication skills, and frequent public speaking.

Environmental Program Supervisor
Broward County Government | Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division seeks a lead hydrologic modeler to oversee the County’s development and application of advanced hydrologic models to inform water resources policy, planning and investments.  Work involves the use of down-scaled climate data in scenario-based planning, and the use of integrated surface/groundwater models and coupled variable density models to assess combined impacts of sea level rise, urban practices, precipitation trends and events on water quality and quantity. Analyses incorporate water supply, aquifer recharge, water management, drainage and flood protection, and natural systems needs. Work supports the County’s development of resilience standards, coordinated water management strategies, alternative water supply planning, and climate adaptation effort, and requires coordination with cities, water utilities, water managers, academic partners, and state/federal agencies. 

Climate Adaptation Expert
Eastern Research Group | Oakland, CA
Eastern Research Group (ERG) has an immediate opening for an environmental planner/scientist/analyst to provide technical and communications support for local, regional and state climate action and adaptation plans and strategies. Tasks include performing research, developing data sets, conducting analyses and writing technical reports and plans related to climate resilience/sustainability/adaptation with a focus on shoreline and infrastructure. These tasks involve bridging between environmental science and other fields (e.g., urban planning, environmental policy). The ideal candidate is passionate about working with various levels of government and local communities to increase resilience to a range of climate stressors, including sea level rise, extreme heat and drought, wildfires, and flash flooding.

Climate Policy Senior Manager
Conservation International | Arlington, VA
The Senior Manager for Climate Policy will advance Conservation International’s (CI) goals to promote the development and implementation of NCS within global and national policies. They will support CI's climate policy priorities related to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) through tracking relevant negotiations, consulting with partners and governments, and developing policy analyses. They will also lead efforts with CI country programs and external partners to integrate nature into climate action as part of their nationally determined contributions (NDCs). The Senior Manager position will report to the Senior Director for Climate Policy. The Senior Manager will liaise across CI divisions to ensure progress on the policy components of CI's Climate Strategy. They will also support Global Policy and Government Affairs planning, strategy development and budget processes, and funding proposal development for climate policy work.

 

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