Job & Intern Opportunities
Ohio Environmental Council
Development Intern Opportunitites
Development & Marketing Overview
Help the Ohio Environemental Council identify new opportunities, as well as capitalize on existing opportunities, to communicate innovative solutions to today's environmental challenges. Through growing our membership and effectively marketing our accomplishments, the OEC will continue to grow in influence and stature, living up to our tagline — unleashing the power of green.
The OEC is seeking interns to assist with the following marketing and fundraising efforts:
Graphic design: Assist marketing staff by designing, brochures, fact sheets, and other publications to promote events. Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and/or Publisher required. This position may be filled remotely, with appropriate software.
Event planning: Last year's Green Gala attracted nearly 500 guests. Help make the November 2010 event a smashing success by acquiring auction items, and assisting with logistics. This position may be filled remotely, with occasional work in our Grandview office.
Membership: Help grow the OEC's membership so we can have an even bigger impact as the OEC secures healthy air, land, and water for all who call Ohio home! This position is based in our Grandview office.
Administrative: Are you good with databases? We're looking for someone to import, clean up, and enter data into our Access database. Various skill levels would be helpful. This position is based in our Grandview office.
To apply, send an email including your area of interest, availability, and your resume to Careers@theOEC.org with "Development Internship" in the subject line. Applicants may also offer assistance in other areas of expertise or interest.
Diesel Clean-Up Program - Student Volunteer
OEC Diesel Program Overview
In the US, more than 11 million diesel engines build our nation's infrastructure and transport goods and people. However, particulate pollution from diesels shortens the lives of an estimated 21,000 people each year.
The OEC takes on diesel pollution in a number of ways. We promote the "6Rs" of diesel clean-up:
- Refuel - switch to cleaner fuel, such as ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel
- Repower - install a new, low-emission engine in an older chassis
- Replace - replace older equipment with new, lower-emission models
- Rebuild or repair - perform routine maintenance and periodic engine rebuilds to keep emission rates at or near original levels
- Reduce idling - limiting idle time reduces fuel usage and reduces wear and tear on the engine
- Retrofit - on still useful equipment, retrofitting with a diesel emission control device helps to control emissions.
The OEC also has worked with Senator George Voinovich and a diverse stakeholder group to develop the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2005 (DERA), which established voluntary national and state level grant and loan programs to promote the reduction of diesel emissions. We also are working on a statewide campaign to focus on cleaning up diesel emissions at the local level. Our work in Stark County has been particularly successful in cleaning up emissions from school district and municipal diesel fleets, and now serves as a model for implementation across the state.
Diesel Program Volunteer Responsibilities
Interns will assist with obtaining information on fleets that were awarded Diesel Emission Reduction Grants (DERG). Specifically, compiling information on fleets that have an idle-reduction policy and fleets that can share with the OEC how much fuel and money they save on a monthly basis.
Time Commitment: Subject to volunteer schedule – 10-15 hours per week
Schedule: Subject to volunteer schedule
To apply, please contact:
Raenell Nagel
Senior Director of Policy & Strategic Planning
(614) 487-7506
Raenell@theOEC.org
Other Organizations
Senior Associate -
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project
The Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) is seeking a Senior Associate in its Boulder, CO office. SWEEP is a public interest organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
The responsibilities for this position include:
- Assist with the development and analysis of gas and electric utility demand-side management (DSM) programs for the region
- Work on utility energy efficiency policy including participation in state public utility commission proceedings and in the legislative arena
- Advise utilities and utility commission staff on energy efficiency matters
- Conduct outreach to raise awareness and build support for utility energy efficiency initiatives in the southwest region.
The Senior Associate will carry out these activities in conjunction with other SWEEP staff and our state representatives.
Qualifications: Applicants should have experience working on utility DSM programs for a utility, a consulting firm, non-profit organization, or a state utility commission. Masters degree plus at least five years of experience or Bachelors degree plus at least eight years of experience. Strong analytical and communications skills, ability to work independently, and a personal commitment to a cleaner environment and more sustainable future. Experience working in non-profit organizations is a plus.
Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits, as well as the opportunity to work in a relaxed environment close to the mountains in Boulder, CO.
Start Date: The position will be filled as soon as an acceptable candidate is found.
To Apply: Send brief cover letter and resume (no phone calls, please) to:
Utility Program Opening
SWEEP
2260 Baseline Rd. Suite 212
Boulder, CO 80302
Applications can also be submitted via email to info@swenergy.org.
SWEEP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with regard to race, sex, color, age, religion, creed, class, sexual orientation, national origin, and disability.
Conservation Program Coordinator -
Sierra Club Ohio Chapter
The Sierra Club, the nation's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, is seeking a dynamic, dedicated, skilled individual as a Conservation Program Coordinator for the Ohio Chapter (based in Columbus) to work on energy-related issues.
Job activities include, but are not limited to:
- Works with staff and key volunteer leaders to develop and implement conservation campaigns around clean energy and other conservation priorities.
- Assists with public outreach, coalition building, research, and events.
- Identifies funding sources to support the Chapter's work to advance conservation priorities.
- Works independently and as part of team for grant writing.
- Updates website regularly.
- Creates flyers and other educational materials.
- Writes newsletter articles and press releases.
- Creates electronic action alerts.
- Handles media outreach and inquiries.
- Makes presentations to community, political, and governmental bodies regarding chapter conservation efforts.
- Coordinates efforts with national staff to ensure that Chapter work is in compliance with national requirements.
- Recruits and mobilizes new activists to volunteer on conservation campaigns and chapter committees.
Interested candidates should have BA/BS degree in Environmental Studies or a closely related field, at least 1-2 years of experience recruiting and working with volunteers in the environmental, political or other similar arenas. Candidates should have excellent written and oral communications skills, knowledge of environmental issues, demonstrated ability to work effectively with volunteers and to mobilize community activism. Applicants must be computer proficient.
To apply, submit cover letter and resume to Enid Nagel, Ohio Chapter Chair, at enidsierra@yahoo.com. Application deadline is March 15.
Full-time position, 37.5 hours/week including evening and some weekend hours. Currently funded for 1 year but may be extended. Some travel required. Competitive salary, with benefits. For more information visit ohio.sierraclub.org.
Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.
Assistant Marketing Director -
Lake Champlain International, Inc.
Lake Champlain International, Inc., based in Colchester, VT, is a conservation nonprofit focusing on the improvement of Lake Champlain's water quality and the restoration of its fisheries. They seek an Assistant Marketing Director with web and traditional design experience to advance our mission.
The position supports the organization's development objectives, events marketing, education initiatives, and outreach objectives, and reports directly to the Executive Director.
The Assistant Marketing Director will maintain our Drupal-based website, and create and manage direct mail appeals, a membership program, e-newsletter, press releases, social media, print advertising, video projects, and other creative with a focus on revenue generation. Working closely with the Executive Director, the right candidate will become an integral part of the leadership team, positioning the organization for another 30 years of successes.
For job description and how to apply, click here.
Habitat Stewards -
National Wildlife Federation and Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District
The National Wildlife Federation is looking for dedicated individuals to certify as Habitat Stewards who will serve as mentors in their communities to assist with creating or restoring wildlife habitats with neighbors, schools, workplace, or others.
Classes held at:
Rocky River Nature Center
24000 Valley Parkway
North Olmsted, OH 44070
Cost: $50 (includes materials and class/field instruction)
Class topics include:
- What Habitat Stewards Do
- Native Plants and Enhancing Wildlife
- Pond Construction and Maintenance
- Birds in the Wildlife Habitat
- Wetland Habitats
- Wildlife Habitats in an Agrarian Setting and Your Backyard
- Composting
- Nature Control
- School Wildlife Habitat
Classes are held: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30pm - 8:30pm on April 20th, 22nd, 27th, 29th, May 4th and 6th; Saturdays: April 24th, May 1st and 8th (if needed)
To register or for more information, contact Amy Roskilly, Conservation Education Coordinator, at
(216) 524-6580, ext. 22, or aroskilly@cuyahogaswcd.org.
Community Voters Project Organizer -
Fund for the Public Interest
The Community Voters Project is an intensive, multi-state nonpartisan campaign that will work to register over 60,000 African American voters nationwide in 2010. We need Organizers to start right away to put progress in motion.
For complete job and salary description, and how to apply, click here. Applications close March 31.
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