GLOBAL WARMING CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR - Green Peace
Location: Washington, DC

Greenpeace is looking for a passionate and experienced individual to head our national global warming campaign. Scientists say we must act now to stop the worst effects of climate change and while solutions exist to solve global warming, the political will is lacking. Since 2006 the Greenpeace global warming campaign has been leading the charge to make sure that Congress takes significant action to stop global warming. Our team is growing to meet the needs of expanding Congressional district field work and to leverage that power into real action on Capitol Hill.

We seek a Global Warming Campaign Director with demonstrated success in managing large campaigns, with legislative, field and on-line to on-the-ground components.

Responsibilities: The  Global Warming Campaign Director will be responsible for directing and managing the US Global Warming Team, which has legislative, field and on-line to on-the-ground components. This position reports directly to the Deputy Campaigns Director. In conjunction with the Deputy Campaigns Director, develop and ensure the effecitve implementation of a campaign plan to meet the national campaign objectives that support Greenpeace's long-term international goals  

Experience & accomplishments:

• A minimum of 10 years experience in campaigning, with at least five years managing programs and staff.
• Proven ability to work both independently and in close coordination with a team.
• Well-rounded individual with ability to work with a variety of people and groups.
• Proven experience in directing a project from conception to completion.
• Commitment to non-violence as a means of affecting change.
• Willing to relocate/travel if required.

 
Skills:

• Organizational skills, including experience with successfully managing large, multi-faceted campaigns or projects.
• Strong staff management instincts and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Media Saavy
• Problem solving and strategy-development skills;
• Proven leadership skills.

To apply: Qualified candidates please send letter or interest, resume and salary requirements to Anna Wagner at usaglobalwarmingjobs@sfo.greenpeace.org

DEVELPMENT DIRECTOR
Virginia League of Conservation Voters and the Virginia League of Conservation Voters Education Fund

The Virginia League of Conservation Voters and the Virginia League of Conservation Voters Education Fund seek a Development Director to oversee fundraising for the two organizations. 

The ideal candidate is excited by the opportunity to build on the solid fundraising capabilities of the two organizations to create a top-notch integrated program.  Candidates must have proven experience in fundraising using multiple approaches with increasing levels of responsibility; nonprofit or political fundraising experience is a plus.  We are looking for someone who is both creative and well-organized and who is committed to preserving Virginia's natural landscape by changing Virginia's political landscape.

A full job description and contact information can be found at www.valcv.org 
The position is open immediately and will be filled as soon as the right candidate is found.

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMIST - McDonough Braungart

Job Duties :
Learn and understand MBDC's methodology for assessing chemicals and materials. Help to refine the precautionary process for evaluating materials for consistency and efficiency.

Environmental Chemist is responsible for maintaining databases to collect, store and help to evaluate chemical information used for all assessments.
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Environmental Chemist will research and keep current on all chemical registries, databases and other sources of chemical and toxicological information that may be used to evaluate chemicals. As part of these duties, the chemist will work with any outside parties to build and maintain an information infrastructure that helps to streamline MBDC's assessment process.
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It is also expected that this person will have substantial input on how MBDC might expand or improve upon its ability to offer unique and constructive advice about how our clients use chemicals/materials to manufacture their products.
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Environmental Chemist may have to conduct training seminars or make presentations of MBDC's assessment methodology to educate technical personnel related to a project or specifically as a training exercise.

Environmental Chemist will help to educate project managers about the chemical information they must manage and to impart enough knowledge that they can become conversant with clients and suppliers about the pertinent issues.

Research tasks: directed research using internet and journals to support senior staff; investigate innovative materials and/or chemistries, recycling technologies, corporate social responsibility and design for environment practices, etc. Ability to convey collected information in research briefs.

Qualifications: Undergraduate degree required. Relevant background - toxicology; chemistry; chemical engineering; biochemistry; biology. Coursework in environmental science, environmental engineering or premedical training through year two desirable. We are looking for organic chemists with an understanding of environmental toxicology, not analytical chemists.

Salary Range: $30,000 - $40,000 annual. Benefits include: health, dental, life, disability, vacation and pre-tax retirement savings plan.

Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills; functional knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access (basic understanding of database creation and maintenance); basic understanding of toxicological metrics and research procedures; understand and apply principles of organic and general chemistry to context specific situations; ability to synthesize large amounts of data into concise summaries and to be able to explain technical information in lay terms to non-technical clients or to MBDC staff; ability to comprehend scientific literature and extract relevant data from sources; effectively use the internet and informational databases for diverse research assignments; familiarity with concepts of Design for Environment, Industrial Ecology and Life Cycle Analysis.

To apply: Resume and cover letter describing your interest in MBDC as a potential employer and any work experience that is relevant to sustainable product design. Please include any academic or professional publications and desired salary.