july 2008 newsletter ~ san francisco bay area women's environmental network

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Womens Environmental NetworkJULY 2008 NEWSLETTER

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ANNOUNCEMENTS ...................................................................................... 3WEN Member Survey and a Chance to Win a $50 REI Gift Card............................................. 3

Available Office Space in Berkeley............................................................................................ 3WEN Member Spotlight ............................................................................................................. 3Workshops: Solar Living Institute.............................................................................................. 3WEN Email List.......................................................................................................................... 3

EVENTS ............................................................................................................................. 4Workshop for Educators: From Healthy Soil to Harvest: July 15-17, 2008............................... 4Panel Discussion: Green Technology: Global Opportunities and Challenges: Thursday, July17, 2008....................................................................................................................................... 4Environmental Film Festival: SOURCE TO SEA: Friday, July 18, 2008 - Sat, July 19, 2008 . 4Workshop: The Art of Solar Cooking: Sunday, July 20, 2008................................................... 4Training: Permaculture Design: Through Sunday, July 20, 2008 .............................................. 5Presentation: Local Action on Climate Change and Peak Oil: Monday July 21, 2008.............. 5Presentation: Future of Renewable Energy (hosted by Google): Monday, July 21, 2008.......... 5

Presentation: Building Blocks for Sustainable Design: Tuesday, July 22, 2008........................ 5Discussion: Designing with the Sun and Wind in Mind: Thursday, July 24, 2008.................... 5Discussion: Green for All: Thursday, July 24, 2008 .................................................................. 6Benefit Film: Repo-Man and the Death of American Car Culture: Thursday, July 24th, 2008. 6Art Exhibit: "Vistas of a Delta Convert: Paintings": Through Friday, July 25, 2008 ................ 6Festival: Green Village at the Festival of Sail: Friday July 25 Sunday, July 27, 2008 ........... 6Panel Discussion: Offices of the Future (hosted by PG&E): Wednesday, July 30, 2008 .......... 7Panel Discussion: Growing Food, Growing Community - Food Access through UrbanGardens: Thursday, July 31, 2008 .............................................................................................. 7Home Greywater Systems Slideshow & Tour: Sunday, August 3, 2008 ................................... 7Conference:Carbonopoly-Climate Change is Not a Game We Can Lose: August 3-6, 2008 .... 7Workshop for Educators: Watershed Teaching Tools: August 4-8, 2008 .................................. 7Discussion: Sealing Your Home for Comfort and Health: Thursday, August 7, 2008 .............. 8

JOBS ................................................................................................................................. 9Energy Action Coalition: Director of Development (San Francisco or Washington, D.C.) ...... 9The David and Lucile Packard Foundation: Program Associate - Marine Fisheries (Los Altos,CA).............................................................................................................................................. 9Post Carbon Institute: Director of Development (Sebastopol, CA)............................................ 9Rainforest Action Network: Communications Manager (San Francisco, CA)........................... 9Rain Forest Action Network: Old Growth Campaign Director................................................ 10Sustainable Conservation PlantRight - Project Manager....................................................... 10Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Chapter: Environmental Community Organizer (Berkeley, CA.FT Temporary)....................................................................................................................... 10
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International Fund for Animal Welfare: Director, Major and Planned Giving, Northwest (SanFrancisco Bay Area) ................................................................................................................. 11Discovery's Treehugger: Green Gadgets/Electronics Writer.................................................... 11San Francisco Bicycle Coalition: Program Manager................................................................ 11Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund: Administrative Coordinator (San Francisco, CA) .......... 12Natural Heritage Institute: Water Systems Engineer/Hydrologist (San Francisco or

Sacramento, CA)....................................................................................................................... 12SF Department of the Environment: Environmental Specialist-Climate Coordinator ............. 12Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories: Environmental Management System ProgramManager .................................................................................................................................... 12Berkeley Farmers' Market: Thursday Assistant Manager......................................................... 13Natural Resources Defense Council: Western Regional Director (San Francisco or SantaMonica, CA) ............................................................................................................................. 13EarthTeam Environmental Network: Restoration Program Director (Berkeley, CA).............. 13The San Francisco Foundation: Program Assistant.................................................................. 13Acterra - Action for a Sustainable Earth: Public Information Coordinator .............................. 14Acterra: Action for a Sustainable Earth: Various Openings..................................................... 14City of El Cerrito: Environmental Services Manager............................................................... 14Sustainable Agriculture Education (SAGE): Education and Farm Manager (Berkeley, CA).. 14

Redefining Progress: Administrative Assistant (Oakland, CA) ............................................... 14Clean Water Action: Phone Outreach & Fundraising (San Francisco) .................................... 15The Trust for Public Land: Coordinator, Office of the President (San Francisco)................... 15Green For All: Various Openings (Oakland, CA).................................................................... 15California Trout: Tahoe Region Program Manager.................................................................. 16San Francisco Urban Service Project: Environmental Service Learning Corps Member ........ 16California Wilderness Coalition: Development Director (Oakland, CA)................................. 16SFPUC Bureau of Environmental Management (BEM): Environmental PermittingCoordinator ............................................................................................................................... 17Tides: Director of Philanthropic Services (San Francisco)....................................................... 17Alliance for Climate Protection: Marketing Manager, Corporate Partnerships ....................... 17

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___________________________ ANNOUNCEMENTS __________________

WEN Member Survey and a Chance to Win a $50 REI Gift CardWEN is interested in your feedback! Help WEN grow as an organization by telling us whatworks for you and your ideas about events, networking and other Member services. Our Member

Survey should take no more than 5 minutes to complete. One lucky Member will receive a $50gift card for REI for completing the survey. We will announce the winner in August'sNewsletter. The deadline to fill out the survey is Wednesday, August 13th. Click here tocomplete the survey:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=4MNQPvXkAH2S1aaqT0xr7A_3d_3d

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Available Office Space in BerkeleyMobilize.org and Causes on Facebook (Project Agape) have leased a beautiful new building inDowntown Berkeley, just 2 blocks from the BART Station. We're holding the first floor for non-profits and we were hoping to rent out 4or 5 of the spacious 8 semi-furnished offices (fits 3 to 4desks or work stations in each) for discounted prices. The space (a huge 3,200 ft) also includes afull kitchen, reception area, parking, and conference space, not to mention a just built patio forbarbeques and Friday Happy Hour. We've been here for over a year and we're thrilled with theopportunity to expand our space. We invite you to join us in the Mobilize.org and Causes office.For more information on the building, please email [email protected]. Please email if you areinterested in seeing the space! To view the floor plan and for more information on the property:http://www.mrecommercial.com/2105_MLK.htm

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WEN Member SpotlightThis month's WEN Member Spotlight highlights Cara Peckof the U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency at the Region 9 office in San Francisco. To see the current WEN Monthly MemberSpotlight, click here.

Each month, WEN spotlights one member's story in order to explore the wide array of careersand career paths related to the environment. Please contact us at [email protected] if you'd like tobe spotlighted or if you'd like to nominate someone. Your spotlight will be displayed on ourwebsite, www.wencal.org and will be highlighted in our newsletter, with a readership of morethan 1,500 members.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Workshops: Solar Living InstituteFor a complete listing of exciting workshops at the Solar Living Institute, visit:http://www.solarliving.org/workshops/.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WEN Email List

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EVENTS ______

Workshop for Educators: From Healthy Soil to Harvest: July 15-17, 2008This comprehensive 3-day program provides educators with the tools to design, begin, and teachfrom a school garden. The course starts with designing a garden, selecting appropriate plants,

and getting to know your soil type and water needs. You'll also learn composting, basic plantbotany, propagation, and kid-friendly cooking from the garden. Practical activities andbackground information will give you what you need to jumpstart a garden at your school andenrich your students' learning experiences. Includes hands-on activities in our DemonstrationTeaching Garden.Location: RichmondCost: $79Info: Visit The Watershed Projects website for more information. (2.5 CEU available)

Panel Discussion: Green Technology: Global Opportunities and Challenges: Thursday,July 17, 2008Four leading experts from the venture capital, scientific, and business communities discuss theglobal outlook for green technology, and the political and economic impact for countries thatbecome green tech leaders versus those that fall behind.Time: 6:30pmLocation: World Affairs Council Auditorium, 312 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94108Cost:Free/$5/$15. See website for details.Info: http://www.itsyourworld.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=2270; 415-293-4600

Environmental Film Festival: SOURCE TO SEA: Friday, July 18, 2008 - Sat, July 19, 2008The SOURCE TO SEA Environmental Film Festival is hosted by a coalition of bay areaactivists, artists, and performers working to engage people in the Bay Area with our greaterwatershed - from the San Francisco Bay to the Yuba River in the Sierra Nevada. Join us andreconnect to your headwaters! A benefit for the Save Yuba Salmon campaign, the SOURCE TOSEA festival presents top films from the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival (thelargest environmental film festival in the United States) along with performance, live music,food, drinks, and discussion of the California salmon crisis. Featured films will explore trans-species communication in "Edge of Eden: Living with Grizzlies" and the 35-year evolution ofGreenpeace in "Making a Stand."Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PMLocation: 1310 Mission Street, San Francisco, CACost: $15 each night, sliding scale, $25 for both nightsInfo: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/36398 for tickets, Source to Sea Coalition: 323-823-5377;[email protected]

Workshop: The Art of Solar Cooking: Sunday, July 20, 2008Solar cookers are used as a humanitarian tool in many parts of the world, such as Kenya andIndia, to help alleviate the high costs and terrible health risks associated with wood-burning

stoves. Did you know that you, too, can benefit from the efficiency and high quality cookingprovided by solar cookers? This workshop will teach participants about the use, design, andpractical applications of solar cookers and solar water pasteurization, as we make two differentdesigns from recycled materials. Additionally, we will explore the connections between functionand aesthetics of solar cookers in the garden, and as components of green building and improvedsustainability.Time: 10am - 3pm.Location: EcoHouse, 1305 Hopkins St., (enter via garden entrance on Peralta), Berkeley.Cost: $15 sliding scale, plus optional $5 materials fee.Info: 510-548-2220 x233.

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Training: Permaculture Design: Through Sunday, July 20, 2008Join us on the third weekends of the month, 2/08-7/08, for EarthFlow's Santa Cruz PermacultureDesign Certificate Course Series. Part One: 2/16+17 & 3/15+16: Fire, Water, Earth& Air...Introduction to Permaculture and Natural Pattern Understanding. Part Two: 4/19+20 & 5/17+18:Food, Water, Shelter&Energy. Designing & Building the Complete Home Ecosystem. Part

Three: 6/21+22 & 7/19+20: Community & Green Business. EcoVillage Design and CommunityCelebration.Time: Meets 9am-5pm Sat and 10am-5pm Sun.Location: Santa CruzCost: $90 per day, $175 per weekend, $950 for all six weekends (pre-paid in full).Info: http://earthflow.com/santacruzPDC08.php.

Presentation: Local Action on Climate Change and Peak Oil: Monday July 21, 2008The price of gas...and everything else...got you down? Can't breathe for the wildfire smoke in theair? Come learn how cities in the Bay Area can take on the twin challenges of climate changeand rising energy costs. Bay Localize will present tools to measure and improve yourcommunity's resilience, and our campaign to procure 100% local renewable energy for the EastBay.

Speaker: Kirsten Schwind, Program Director, Bay LocalizeTime: 7:30pm to 9:30pmLocation: Anna's Jazz Island,2120 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704Cost: Free Open to all.Wheelchair Accessible.Info: www.berkeleygreens.org and www.baylocalize.org; [email protected];(510) 848 4681

Presentation: Future of Renewable Energy (hosted by Google): Monday, July 21, 2008Come learn about the future of renewables from the perspectives of PG&E, Google, clean techVCs and policy experts. Network and see CTO contestants.Time: 5:30pmLocation: Google, 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 RSVP:

http://www.cleantechopen.com/events.php?page=eventDetail_symposium3Cost: $20 online, $30 at the door (cash only).Info: http://www.cleantechopen.com/events.php?page=eventDetail_symposium3

Presentation: Building Blocks for Sustainable Design: Tuesday, July 22, 2008Digging Deeper seeks to equip designers with the questions, methods and actionable tools fordesigning green. Experts on measuring the environmental, social and business impacts of designdecisions will demonstrate the type of research that needs to be done and strategies required to besuccessful for a sustainable future. Emerging solutions will be documented in an online toolkit toenable broader knowledge sharing and the development of best practices for sustainability inDesign.Time: 5:30 Reception; 6:30 DiscussionLocation: Temple Nightclub 540 Howard Street

Info: www.idsa-sf.org

Discussion: Designing with the Sun and Wind in Mind: Thursday, July 24, 2008Dana Motley Zausch of Osborne Architects will speak about her experience on a project inMenlo Park and how they used the sun and wind to naturally cool the house in the summer andheat it in the winter. Using these passive heating and cooling design principles can keep thehome comfortable and save homeowners hundreds of dollars on energy bills without installing asolar photovoltaic system or wind turbine.Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

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Location: Green Building Exchange, 305 Main Street, Redwood City, For directions visit:www.greenbuildingexchange.comCost: FREE! Refreshments will be servedInfo: To RSVP, or for more information please contact Jeffery Liang at(650) 599-1485 or e-mail [email protected],http://www.recycleworks.org/sustainability/lectures.html

Discussion: Green for All: Thursday, July 24, 2008Could "green-collar" jobs clean the "dirty-energy economy" and lift people out of poverty? In thepast, job creation and protecting the environment have been, some say, mutually exclusive. Butin 2007, the Green Jobs Act and the founding of Green for All, an organization that focuses ongreen job training, marked the beginning of a movement to redefine economic growth. Is itpossible to reconcile these historic opposites? Senator Steinberg and Green for All founder Jonestalk about green economic development and its potential.Speakers:Darrell Steinberg, California State Senator; Incoming President Pro Tem, California SenateVan Jones, Founder and CEO, Green for AllScott Shafer, Host, KQED's "The California Report" - ModeratorTime: 6 p.m. check-in, 6:30 p.m. program, 7:30 p.m. Reception at hip SOMA bar (location TBA)

Location: Club OfficeCost: $12 members, $20 non-members, $7 students (with valid ID)Info: Also know: In association with the Environment & Natural Resources Member-Led Forum.Sponsored by 11th Hour Project.

Benefit Film: Repo-Man and the Death of American Car Culture: Thursday, July 24th,2008Public benefit group, Bay Localize, will present a screening of the cult film Repo Man, precededby a celebration for the death of American car culture and the beginning of a new era ofcommunity livability and local resilience. Repo-Man will take us on a repossession agent's mad-occupational adventure -- a glimpse back to the 80s. Bay Localize team members will also givean introduction to the organization's programs, which are charting a path towards a livable localeconomy. Bay Localize will present this film as part of the Parkway Theater's nonprofit benefit

program. Come out for an engaging movie and discussion.Time: 9:15pmLocation: Parkway Theater, 1834 Park Blvd at East 19th in Oakland. This venue is wheelchairaccessible.Cost: $9.00 at the door, with $2.00 of every ticket benefiting the work of Bay LocalizeInfo: 510.834.0420; www.baylocalize.org

Art Exhibit: "Vistas of a Delta Convert: Paintings": Through Friday, July 25, 2008Paintings by Helen Baxley Smith.Time: M-F, 8am-4:30pmLocation: EBMUD Main Administration Building, 375 11th St, Second Floor Lobby, OaklandCost: FreeInfo: 510-287-0138

Festival: Green Village at the Festival of Sail: Friday July 25 Sunday, July 27, 2008For five days, San Francisco Bay will sparkle with majestic Tall Ships surrounded by an arrayof exciting activities, both on land and on the water. With millions of citizens now seekinghealthier, greener ways to live, Green Village is a relevant and natural element of Festival of SailSan Francisco. The themes of wind, waves and sun connect the history of Tall Ships to present-day marine/environmental issues, inspiring all to see how closely our choices affect the ocean,land and atmosphere. Exhibitors representing Environmental Organizations, Fair Trade,Community Action, Renewable Energy, Clean Transportation, Ocean Recreation and Organic

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Foods, just to name a few, will help bring Green Village to life, offering visitors eco-friendlyproducts, services and ideas they can use long after the event. On the Port of San Francisco's Pier30/32, Green Village exhibit area will feature numerous magnificent Tall Ships, exhibits anddemonstrations, continuous entertainment, food and beverage and lots of fun and interestingfamily activities. Be a part of the change our planet is ready to see.Info: http://www.festivalofsail.org/

Panel Discussion: Offices of the Future (hosted by PG&E): Wednesday, July 30, 2008Hear a panel about changes for offices in regards to energy efficiency. Guests include the utilitiesand Greenplug. CTO contestants will showcase.Time: 5:30pmLocation: PG&E, 77 Beale Street, San Francisco, CA 94105Cost: $20 online; Cost: $30 at the door (cash only); RSVP requestedInfo: Website: http://www.cleantechopen.com/events.php?page=eventDetail_symposium2;Email: [email protected]

Panel Discussion: Growing Food, Growing Community - Food Access through UrbanGardens: Thursday, July 31, 2008Join us for a panel discussion of the ideas and projects of the late Karl Linn and his recently

released book, Building Commons and Community. A grassroots neighborhood organizer, Linntransformed vacant lots into shared community spaces, creating gardens and playgrounds onderelict property and revitalizing local neighborhoods. Panelists Diana Young, Beebo Thurman,Joy Moore, and Carl Anthony will share their vision and practical wisdom on the roll of urbangardens both as shared spaces for community and as focal points for food justice. Locally grownrefreshments will be provided.Time: 7pm - 9pm.Location: Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way, Berkeley.Cost: FreeInfo: 510-548-2220 x223

Home Greywater Systems Slideshow & Tour: Sunday, August 3, 2008Learn about the permitted greywater system at the Ecohouse. This system is the first residentialconstructed wetland/greywater system in the State of California and the first greywater system inBerkeley to be permitted. We will discuss the principles and process of safely irrigating withshower, bathroom sink, and laundry waste water. The workshop includes a 1 hour slide showpresentation of greywater design and the application process. Return home with ideas and plansof your own! Near North Berkeley BART.Time: Begins at 10am or 1pmLocation: BerkeleyCost: $15 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of fundsInfo: 510-548-2220 ext. 242, [email protected], http://ecologycenter.org/

Conference:Carbonopoly-Climate Change is Not a Game We Can Lose: August 3-6, 200832nd Annual California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA). Eric Corey Freed will bespeaking on Monday, August 4.Time: 10:30amLocation: SFO Airport Hyatt Regency Hotel 1333 Bayshore Highway Burlingame, California94010Info: [email protected]

Workshop for Educators: Watershed Teaching Tools: August 4-8, 2008An intensive summer institute program providing five days of training in watershed awarenessand education. This comprehensive environmental education program includes information andactivities about watershed and creek ecology of the San Francisco Bay, basic gardening concepts

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for a healthy watershed, reducing pesticides and toxins around your home and school, andpollution prevention and waste reduction. Includes *Hands-on activities at Baxter Creek, StegeMarsh and in our Demonstration Teaching Garden.Location: RichmondCost: $99Info: Info: Visit The Watershed Projects website for more information. (4 CEU available)

Discussion: Sealing Your Home for Comfort and Health: Thursday, August 7, 2008Lorna Fear of Visual Cue Thermal Imaging will speak about her experiences with performinghome energy evaluations and show eye-opening infrared thermal imaging photos that showcommon insulation and duct sealing problems. By using proper sealing techniques, a homeownercan keep the home comfortable, save money on energy bills and improve the air quality inside.Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Location: Green Building Exchange, 305 Main Street, Redwood City, For directions visit:www.greenbuildingexchange.comCost: FREE! Refreshments will be servedInfo: To RSVP, or for more information please contact Jeffery Liang at(650) 599-1485 or e-mail [email protected],http://www.recycleworks.org/sustainability/lectures.html

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____________________________________JOBS ______

Energy Action Coalition: Director of Development (San Francisco or Washington, D.C.)Founded in June 2004 by youth climate leaders, the Energy Action Coalition unites a diversity oforganizations in an alliance that supports and strengthens the student and youth clean energy

movement in North America. The 35 active and 14 supporting partners of Energy ActionCoalition work together to leverage our collective power and create change for a clean, efficient,just and renewable energy future. The work of Energy Action is focused on four strategic areas:campuses, communities, corporate practices, and politics.For more information and a detailed job description, click here.

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation: Program Associate - Marine Fisheries (LosAltos, CA)Mission: We provide grants to nonprofit organizations in the following program areas:Conservation and Science; Population; and Children, Families, and Communities. TheFoundation provides national and international grants, and also has a special focus on theNorthern California Counties of San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito.For more information and a detailed job description click here.

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation: Various OpeningsWe work to ensure opportunities for all children to reach their potential; protect reproductiverights and stabilize world population; to conserve and restore the earths natural systems; and toencourage the creative pursuit of science.

- Conservation and Science Program - Grants Assistant- Temporary Grantmaking Operation - Manager of Investment- Operations Investments - Managing Director of Marketable Securities- Investments Managing Director of Private Equity Investments- Managing Director of Real Assets Investments Program Associate,- Climate Conservation and Science Program - Program Officer Local Grantmaking- Local Grantmaking Program- Related Investment Specialist,- Conservation and Science Program Receptionist Finance and Administration

For more information and a detailed job description click here.

Post Carbon Institute: Director of Development (Sebastopol, CA)The Post Carbon Institute is a non-profit organization offering strategic and pragmatic responsesto global energy depletion and climate change. Our focus is on providing the research,information, demonstrations and tools to implement proactive strategies for reducing energyconsumption, restoring local production, and helping communities get off of fossil fuels quickly.Post Carbon Institute has been pledged significant core funding for the next two years that coversour current operating budget. We hope to use this catalyst, along with the increasing publicawareness of the worlds energy and environmental challenges, to significantly grow ourorganization. For more information and a detailed job description, go to:http://www.postcarbon.org.

Rainforest Action Network: Communications Manager (San Francisco, CA)Rainforest Action Network (RAN) runs hard-hitting campaigns to break Americas oil addiction,protect endangered forests and indigenous rights, and stop destructive investments around theworld through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action. We challengeextractive industries to phase out destructive operations in old growth forests and to halt theircontributions to global climate change. RAN has enjoyed a string of victories in the logging andbanking sectors and has been dubbed by the Wall St. Journal as among the most effectiveenvironmental agitators in the business.

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RAN's communications department is responsible for developing comprehensivecommunications strategies for RAN's campaigns and managing the organization's publicrelations and branding. We pitch and place stories in print, broadcast and electronic media;develop media plans for campaign activities; write and disseminate news releases and advisories;develop print, broadcast and online ad campaigns; and aid in the production of campaign andorganizational brochures and other collateral materials. In addition, our thriving organizational

web site, www.RAN.org, is designed and maintained by two full time web masters and serves asa direct portal to RAN's efforts. The Communications Manager position is responsible forimplementing media outreach campaigns.For more information and a detailed job description, go to:http://ran.org/about_ran/jobs_internships/

Rain Forest Action Network: Old Growth Campaign DirectorThe position requires excellent strategic and decision making skills to design and execute publicpressure campaigns, and should have at least 5 years of experience in campaigning or closelyrelated fields. Demonstrated written and verbal communication, management, and leadershipskills are also necessary qualifications. The position requires professional initiative and results-oriented behavior. The Campaign Director will be required to travel frequently, includinginternational travel. For more information and a detailed job description, go to:

http://ran.org/about_ran/jobs_internships/

Sustainable Conservation PlantRight - Project ManagerInvasive species are the second greatest threat to wildlife and biodiversity after habitatdestruction. They crowd out native plants, insects and animals, and can lead to flooding, fire andcrop losses. California alone spends more than $85 million each year on control and eradication.Although most garden plants dont pose a threat, more than half of all invasive varietiesoriginally arrived through gardens and landscaping. Sustainable Conservation createdPlantRight in 2004 to connect Californias horticultural industry including nurseries, retailersand landscape professionals with botanic gardens and environmental groups to address theproblems of invasive garden plants. Our collaborative, science-based program promotescollaboration, encourages buy-in from all affected parties, and avoids regulation and litigation.We are finding solutions that are economically viable for the horticultural industry and that makea significant difference to our natural areas. We are seeking an experienced project manager andmeeting facilitator to lead the PlantRight team. Candidates must have a background inenvironmental work and experience problem-solving with diverse parties. We are looking for amanager with strong interpersonal skills, leadership, and ability to gracefully and positivelyresolve conflict. For more information and a detailed job description, go to:http://www.suscon.org/

Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Chapter: Environmental Community Organizer (Berkeley,CA. FT Temporary)Do you want to help turn out the environmental vote this November? The Sierra Club SF BayChapter is looking for an experienced organizer interested in working on the front lines of theenvironmental movement to mobilize the green vote for the critical November 2008 elections!

With 40,000 members, the Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Chapter is the Bay Areas premierenvironmental grassroots and political organization with a one hundred year history of leadershipin establishing environmental standards for the nation. We are seeking an effective andprofessional organizer dedicated to protecting our environment, grassroots organizing and thedemocratic process. The Community Organizer is responsible for recruiting and mobilizingSierra Club volunteers and activists to work on a major environmental election campaignthrough November. For more information and a detailed job description, go to:http://sanfranciscobay.sierraclub.org

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International Fund for Animal Welfare: Director, Major and Planned Giving, Northwest(San Francisco Bay Area)The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is the world's leading international animalwelfare organization. IFAW works to improve animal welfare, prevent cruelty and abuse, protectwildlife and provide animal rescue around the world. With some two million contributorsworldwide we are able to engage communities, government leaders, and like-minded

organizations to achieve lasting solutions to animal welfare and conservation challenges. Fromstopping the elephant ivory trade, to ending the Canadian seal hunt to saving whales fromextinction, IFAW works to create solutions that benefit both animals and people. The IFAWbegins its fourth decade of operations with over 200 campaigners, legal and political experts, andinternationally acclaimed scientists working from offices in 15 countries around the world.IFAW is headquartered in Yarmouth Port, MA. The Director of Major and Planned GivingNorthwest US, will further IFAWs mission by planning and executing a regional major andplanned giving program in conjunction with increased marketing efforts in the San FranciscoBay Area and the Pacific Northwest. The director will work in conjunction with a dynamicmajor and planned gifts team, led by the Director of Development worldwide, This position willreport to the Director of Major and Planned Giving US. For more information and a detailed jobdescription email [email protected] or go to: http://www.globalrecruitment.net

Discovery's Treehugger: Green Gadgets/Electronics WriterAs the Web's leading destinations for green news and lifestyle coverage, Discovery'sTreeHugger.com and PlanetGreen.com are constantly seeking to increase the quality of ourcontent and our talent pool. Right now, that means hiring a full-time contract writer to coverelectronics. We are looking for someone who has in-depth knowledge and passion about thistopic, can identify and explore current and emerging trends, understands how tech relates to theaverage consumer, their household and the economy, and can communicate it all clearly to ourdiverse audience. Does this like sound like you or someone you know? Then, keep reading,because we also offer a $1,000 referral reward if you connect us with a successful long-term hire.Job Qualifications: BE OBSESSED. They will be knowledgeable and passionate. If you're notobsessed with green, you're probably not right for this gig.BE A SOLID WRITER. They will have excellent blogging skills. We're looking for writers whoknow how to write and report and who understand our voice, tone, and style. The candidateshould also be able to produce content quickly on a daily basis (write 8-10 posts per weekday),and understand how to find leads, look for interesting angles, and have a sensitive BS detector.KNOW THE WEB. They will have basic Web and computer skills. Ideally, this candidate willhave experience using Web publishing tools, will understand how to use images for blogging(for example, knowing how to select good images and edit and compress images), and will havebasic HTML skills and some understanding of SEO principals.LOVE TECH. They will have previous knowledge and a great passion for the topics of greenelectronics, software, websites. To apply, email with the following subject line: "TH WriterHunt: Electronics" to [email protected]

San Francisco Bicycle Coalition: Program ManagerThe SFBC is seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to support the SFBC's grassroots

organizing and community planning work. Responsibilities include managing campaigns for newbicycle lanes, paths, parking, and other bike improvements; working with government officialsand community groups to improve policies affecting bicycling; organizing events; mediapromotion; conducting research; and giving presentations and representing the SFBC at publicevents. This full-time position reports to the Program Director and works closely with a talentedteam of bicycle advocates on staff, with SFBC volunteers, and with stakeholders throughout thecommunity. For more information and a detailed job description, go to:http://www.sfbike.org/?jobs

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Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund: Administrative Coordinator (San Francisco, CA)The Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund, a private foundation established in 1951, reflects thefounders commitment to support nonprofit organizations working on issues related to theenvironment, population, Jewish affairs, and quality of life in the San Francisco Bay Area. TheFunds endowment is approximately $500 million with annual giving currently in the $50million range. The Goldman Fund shares office space in the Presidio of San Francisco with the

Goldman Environmental Foundation, and both are led by the same Executive Director. Whilethey are two separate entities, the Fund and the Foundation coordinate most operations. TheAdministrative Coordinator provides support to the Executive Director, Administrator andprogram staff, and oversees office operations for both the Fund and the Foundation. Theposition is full-time (37.5 hours per week), non-exempt, and reports to the Executive Director.For more information and a detailed job description, go to: www.goldmanfund.org

Natural Heritage Institute: Water Systems Engineer/Hydrologist (San Francisco orSacramento, CA)The Natural Heritage Institute is seeking to immediately hire a full time water systems engineeror hydrologist to work directly with the CEO to develop and implement water resourcemanagement innovations in both the California and global settings. We will consider bothapplicants for a full-time position and semi-retired applicants.For more information and a detailed job description click here.

SF Department of the Environment: Environmental Specialist-Climate CoordinatorThe mission of the City and County of San Francisco Department of the Environment (SFEnvironment) is to improve, enhance, and preserve the environment, and to promote SanFranciscos long-term environmental well-being. SF Environment includes Zero Waste, ToxicsReduction, Environmental Justice, Clean Air, Energy, Green Building and Public InformationPrograms. Under the supervision of the Energy and Climate Change Program Manager, the 5640Environmental Specialist duties may include: Coordinate with the Mayors Office and other Citydepartments on implementation of the Climate Action Ordinance; Assist City departments in thedevelopment of their climate action plans. Assist in development of additional climate policy.Coordinate implementation of climate action programs, e.g. the carbon offset program. Conduct

annual greenhouse gas emissions inventory and coordinate third party certification andregistration. Track and advocate for policy positions at regional, state, and national levels.For more information and a detailed job description email [email protected] or go to:www.sfenvironment.com

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories: Environmental Management System ProgramManagerThe EH&S Division has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Management System(EMS) Program Manager to plan and lead the implementation of new Department of Energy(DOE) orders involving the Berkeley Lab's Environmental Protection Program. The primaryobjective of this position is to ensure that program initiatives are in compliance with regulationsand satisfy the goal of improving the Lab's environmental performance. The incumbent willdevelop long-range strategic program objectives as well as provide leadership, technical

direction and planning, manage audit and compliance activities, and liaison with a wide varietyof key internal and external stakeholders. Our Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Divisionof the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory consists of professional and technical staffmembers who are stewards of a national trust for a world-renowned scientific R&D organization.We protect the public's interest and investment in the people, land and environment, equipmentand facilities, and intellectual property that make up Berkeley Lab. We accomplish this byproviding specialized EH&S services that include: industrial hygiene, radiation protection,environmental protection, waste management, medical services, safety engineering, and property

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protection and life safety. To learn more about the EH&S Division and its work, go tohttp://www.lbl.gov/ehs. For more information and a detailed job description, clickhere.

Berkeley Farmers' Market: Thursday Assistant ManagerThe Farmers' Market Thursday Assistant Manager will work onsite at the Thursday Year-roundBerkeley Farmers' Markets assisting the onsite Market Manager. * Assist with the set-up and tear

down of the Thursday Farmers' Market area, including street closure, tables and chairs, and theEcology Center booth; * Field customer questions and comments on a range of environmentaland sustainable agriculture related topics and represent the Ecology Center and the BerkeleyFarmers' Markets to the public; * Sell Berkeley Farmers' Market Merchandise and EcologyCenter Store items. Additional Pluses: * Ability to speak a language other than English * ValidCalifornia Drivers License * Availability to work on Saturday. For more information and adetailed job description, go to: http://www.ecologycenter.org/

Natural Resources Defense Council: Western Regional Director (San Francisco or SantaMonica, CA)The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit national environmentaladvocacy organization with more than 1.2 million members and online activists. NRDC has hada major presence in California for more than 35 years. NRDC has also worked in the RockyMountain states for many years and we have recently expanded operations there. We now havenearly half a million supporters, over 100 staff, and a third of our board of trustees in the West,where NRDC is a leader on a wide range of environmental initiatives ranging from craftingstatewide programs to combating global warming to protecting marine mammals from acousticsonar blasts to safeguarding public health and water quality. NRDC seeks a Western RegionalDirector to work throughout the West to increase NRDCs effectiveness by obtaining support forand facilitating the cutting-edge advocacy work of NRDCs western staff, enhancing NRDCsinstitutional visibility and presence, and building on NRDCs reputation as a powerfulenvironmental force. The Western Regional Director will work in a collaborative and inclusivemanner with all western staff, in keeping with NRDCs successful core value of consensus-baseddecision-making and team-based work. For more information and a detailed job description, goto: www.nrdc.org/jobs

EarthTeam Environmental Network: Restoration Program Director (Berkeley, CA)EarthTeam was launched in January 2000 by a coalition of educational, environmental, andgovernmental representatives who saw a need to provide curriculum-connected, community-based, teen-appealing environmental programs to teachers and middle and high school students.EarthTeam is committed to serving teachers by being on-call for teacher requests, and bypartnering with outstanding community organizations to deliver quality programs that meetteachers curricular needs and engage teenagers. EarthTeam programs encourage urban andsuburban students growing up in todays increasingly fragmented and frenetic culture to thinkglobally by offering them current information on a broad spectrum of environmental issues,connecting regionally by working with students from other communities on joint projects, andacting locally in community-based efforts. For more information and a detailed job description,go to: http://www.earthteam.net

The San Francisco Foundation: Program AssistantThe San Francisco Foundation is one of Americas largest community foundations servingAlameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo counties in the San Francisco BayArea. Our mission is to mobilize resources and guide their use to promote vibrant, sustainablecommunities throughout the Bay Area. In service to the people of our community, we partnerwith diverse organizations and donors to create new opportunities and to be a catalyst for change.The Foundation is endowed with more than one billion dollars in assets and awarded grants of

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$88 million to nonprofit organizations last year. A distinguished eleven-member communityboard governs the Foundation. For more information and a detailed job description, go to:www.sff.org

Acterra - Action for a Sustainable Earth: Public Information CoordinatorThe Coordinator is responsible for proactively expanding and managing Acterras information

and public education services. Acterras education/information programs utilize multiple mediato inform, educate and train the public about environmental challenges and how to solve them.Using creative approaches, Acterra provides a dynamic wealth of information through ourwebsite, public events, and a resource center. Acterras goal is to be the go to place in the SanFrancisco Peninsula and South Bay for people seeking information and referrals aboutsustainable living strategies, with a special emphasis on climate protection and waste reduction.Acterra is a 38-year old non-profit environmental organization whose mission is to bring peopletogether to create local solutions for a healthy planet. For more information and a detailed jobdescription, go to: http://www.acterra.org/getinvolved/jobs.html

Acterra: Action for a Sustainable Earth: Various Openings- San Francisquito Watershed Council Project Director- Green@Home Director- Unpaid internships and research opportunities, Acterra Stewardship Program

For more information and a detailed job description, go to:http://www.acterra.org/getinvolved/jobs.html

City of El Cerrito: Environmental Services ManagerA management position, leading the Citys Environmental Services Division. The position isresponsible for the activities and operations of the division including implementation ofenvironmental and waste management programs, curbside recycling and center operations,garbage and organics franchise, NPDES permitting and public information education functions,Climate Action/Carbon Footprint Reduction, creek protection, environmental purchasing, greenbuilding, green transportation, universal and hazardous waste disposal and related grants. Theposition will monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods

and procedures. The successful applicant will have a thorough knowledge of principles andoperational characteristics, services and activities of waste management, recycling andenvironmental protection programs; six years of experience in environmental programs area,including two years of supervisory/management responsibility; and, the equivalent of aBachelors degree in environmental studies, public administration, or related field. El Cerrito(24,000 population) is a San Francisco bay area community with a diverse population andhousing mix. For more information and a detailed job description call (510) 466-5005 or go to:www.el-cerrito.org

Sustainable Agriculture Education (SAGE): Education and Farm Manager (Berkeley, CA)SAGE (Sustainable Agriculture Education) is seeking an experienced agro-environmentaleducator and farmer to develop and implement on-site education programs and to manage theSunol Water Temple Agricultural Park. The Sunol AgPark Education and Farm Manager reports

to the SAGE President and is supported by SAGE administrative and communications staff.The ideal candidate for this position will be capable of managing both the educational programsand agricultural operations, but we will also consider separate applicants for the educationprogram and for farm management. Applicants for the farm management position could have theoption to also farm a couple of acres. For more information and a detailed job description, clickhere.

Redefining Progress: Administrative Assistant (Oakland, CA)

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Redefining Progress is a national policy institute that provides research, tools, and solutions thathelp people grow the economy and protect the environment. We achieve our impact by linkingground-breaking analysis to strategic communications and through powerful partnerships withbusiness, government, advocacy, and grassroots leadership. We are seeking a full-timeAdministrative Assistant to provide support for our front office, program departments, andExecutive Director, as well as other general administration tasks and projects as assigned from

time to time. The ideal candidate is an individual who enjoys being part of a team, is flexible,self-starting, organized, and personable. A strong candidate will have a personal interest andcommitment to achieving the goals of Redefining Progress. For more information and a detailedjob description, clickhere.

Clean Water Action: Phone Outreach & Fundraising (San Francisco)Are You Politically Motivated? Are You Articulate and Passionate? Do You Want to CreatePolitical Change? Clean Water Action is looking for people who are politically motivated andarticulate to help build grassroots support nationwide for environmental justice. Join us incalling our members to Inform, Mobilize and Fund critical environmental campaigns. The hoursare Mon.-Fri. 1:30-7:30, 3:30-7:30 OR 5:30-9:30 with only a three day work minimum. YOUpick the days! For more information and a detailed job description, go to:www.cleanwateraction.org

The Trust for Public Land: Coordinator, Office of the President (San Francisco)The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is a national, nonprofit, land conservation organization thatconserves land for people to enjoy as parks, community gardens, historic sites, rural lands, andother natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come. Since 1972, TPL hasworked with willing landowners, community groups, and national, state, and local agencies tocomplete more than 3,500 land conservation projects in 47 states, protecting more than 2 millionacres. Supporting the President and reporting to the Director of Volunteer Development, thisposition is responsible for the day to day coordination of the Office of the President whilehelping to coordinate TPLs National volunteer activities. This position manages the flow andexchange of information, streamlines interactions and acts as general administrative andorganizational support for the President in a fast-paced environment. For more information and adetailed job description, go to: www.tpl.org

Green For All: Various Openings (Oakland, CA)Green For All (G4A) is a national organization dedicated to building an inclusive green economystrong enough to lift people out of poverty. Green for All advocates for local, state and federalcommitment to job creation, job training, and entrepreneurial opportunities in the emerging greeneconomy. Green for All is developing a community of practice to engage people from everysector of society in (1) collaborating to build a green economy that works for all by sharinginnovation, best practices and leveraging each other up, and (2) strategically participating toadvance major policy initiatives that fight both poverty and pollution at the same time.Green For All is looking to fill the following position(s) immediately:

* Web Manager* Development Director* Senior Policy Associate* Youth Organizer* Policy Associate* Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager

We will also be hiring for the following positions in the very near future, so please check backsoon for these job postings, and more:

* Finance and Administration Director* Policy/Program Associates

For more information and a detailed job description, go to: http://www.greenforall.org/about-us/jobs

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California Trout: Tahoe Region Program ManagerCalifornia Trout is a 37-year-old conservation organization based in San Francisco and dedicatedto protecting and restoring native wild trout and steelhead waters throughout California, seeks amotivated and talented Program Manager to lead the organizations conservation and advocacywork in the Lake Tahoe region. Under the direction of the Conservation Director, the TahoeRegion Program Manager will take the lead role on California Trouts conservation and

advocacy work in the Truckee-Lake Tahoe region while collaborating closely with CaliforniaTrouts other conservation field staff and its San Francisco central office staff. In addition toworking with the Conservation Director to open the Tahoe Region office, the Program Managerwill be responsible for identifying, managing and organizing conservation and restorationprojects for native wild trout and for implementing strategies to fund the organizationsconservation projects by assisting in the development of proposals suitable for submission tofoundations, corporations and individuals. S/he will also be expected to assist in cultivatingrelationships with new and existing major donors in the region. The ability to workindependently and to clearly evaluate, prioritize, execute and advance project plans on the mostcritical conservation threats to wild trout and their waters is a key to the success of the position.Other responsibilities will include project staff supervision and relationship building withcommunity leaders and government officials, public agencies, donors, foundations, corporations,the media, and other nonprofit organizations. The incumbent will develop and manage the

offices annual budget and contribute to the external effectiveness of California Trout and itsmission. For more information and a detailed job description, email J. Scott [email protected] or clickhere.

San Francisco Urban Service Project: Environmental Service Learning Corps MemberThe San Francisco Urban Service Project (SFUSP) is a service and leadership developmentprogram for young adults age 20-26 from diverse backgrounds. It's designed to provide itsparticipants with the opportunity, training, and support to work with youth in either a SanFrancisco community-based organization or public school. SFUSP aims to empower CorpsMembers to work towards meeting the needs of San Francisco children and youth by providinghigh quality public service, by creating opportunities for young people to contribute positively totheir own communities, and by building youth leadership in the environmental movement.The SFUSP Corps Member position is a 10-month full-time paid internship that will challenge

individuals to grow as socially-sensitive leaders, critical thinkers, and life-long advocates forchildren, youth, and their families. Past Corps Members have pursued careers in public service,education, community organizing, and more Medical benefit $4725 AmeriCorps EducationAward granted upon completion of 1700 hours of service and usable for college, trade school, orother educational expenses. Corps Members will serve full-time from September 22nd, 2008through mid-July 2009. For more information and a detailed job description, clickhere.

California Wilderness Coalition: Development Director (Oakland, CA)California Wilderness Coalition (CWC) protects the landscapes that make California unique,providing clean air and water, a home to wildlife, and a place for recreation and spiritualrenewal. Since 1976, CWC has been the only statewide organization in California dedicated toprotecting Californias last remaining wild places. We have field offices in Upland and Redding,CA. Our central office is in Oakland, CA. CWC seeks a development director to diversify ourfunding base through membership growth, expansion of our major donor program, boardengagement, and compelling communication of our work. CWC has a membership program ofindividuals and organizations numbering approximately 5,000, receives foundation and corporategrants and 100% participation by our board. The development director would be responsible formaintaining and building relationships with existing donors, coordinating the direct mailinitiatives, cultivating new sources of support and planning special events. Additionalresponsibilities may include oversight of publication materials used in marketing andfundraising. For more information and a detailed job description, go to: www.calwild.org

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SFPUC Bureau of Environmental Management (BEM): Environmental PermittingCoordinatorThe Bureau of Environmental Management (BEM) at SFPUC has an opening for a permanent5298 Planner III Environmental Review Environmental Permitting Coordinator position. TheBureau serves the needs of the Infrastructure, Water, the Power, and the Wastewater Enterprisesin the SFPUC. Under the direction of the Bureau Manager and the supervision of SFPUC

Permitting Manager, the Environmental Permitting Coordinator is responsible for acquisition ofall natural resource permits for the SFPUCs complex infrastructure projects. Natural resourcepermit management would include coordination with the California Department of Fish andGame (Section 1602 and 2081 Permits), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the NationalMarine Fisheries Service (Section 7 and 10 consultations), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers(Section 404 Permits), , the Regional Water Quality Control Board (Section 401 and 402compliance), the EPA, and the State Historic Preservation Office (Section 106 consultations).Operational permits and CEQA approvals are the responsibility of others. The current focus forpermitting activities is on the SFPUCs $4.3 billion Water System Improvement Program(WSIP), which is in the planning phase and is proposed to be constructed by 2014. The Programconsists of 77 projects along the Hetch Hetchy system that are in various stage of development.The SFPUC has established an Interagency Permitting Task Force (IAPTF) charged withfacilitating permit acquisition for the program. The Environmental Permitting Coordinator would

be responsible for close coordination with the Task Force and communication with theseregulatory agency staff representatives to obtain permits expeditiously. Future programs that willrequire environmental permitting will include Power, Wastewater, and Water Supply.For more information and a detailed job description, clickhere.

Tides: Director of Philanthropic Services (San Francisco)Bringing together people, ideas and resources, Tides actively promotes change toward a healthyand just society, one which is founded on the principles of social justice, broadly sharedeconomic opportunity, a robust democratic process and a sustainable environment. Tidesbelieves healthy societies rely fundamentally on respect for human rights, the vitality ofcommunities and a celebration of diversity. Tides offers an array of services that amplifies theefforts of forward-thinking philanthropists, foundations, activists, and organizations to make theworld a better place. Made up of Tides Foundation, Tides Center and Tides Shared Spaces,

Tides' core capacities are in philanthropy, fiscal sponsorship and nonprofit real estate services.Reporting to the SVP/Managing Director of Tides Foundation, the Director of PhilanthropicServices develops and manages Tides Foundation's philanthropic programs and services,includes managing the delivery of institutional and individual donor services, managing donorrelationships, supervising and coaching 15-20 dedicated client service teams, and developing andimplementing grantmaking initiatives, grants administration, and strategic partnerships.The Director of Philanthropic Services is accountable for the quality of client experience withTides Foundation. For more information and a detailed job description, clickhere.

Alliance for Climate Protection: Marketing Manager, Corporate PartnershipsThe Alliance for Climate Protection, founded by Al Gore in 2006, is a single-purposeorganization committed to igniting public action that will help solve the climate crisis. Whilepublic awareness of climate problem is now high, a sense of urgency and solvability remainalarmingly low. The Alliances recently launched We Campaign will bring cultural and politicalshifts that dramatically alter US and international environmental policy by 2010. Paidadvertising, grassroots partnerships, online and offline organizing, and media outreach willcombine to create a movement of 10 million citizens and a tipping point that changes the world.The Alliance is based in Menlo Park, CA. The Marketing Manager will be responsible for theproject management of the Alliance relationship with corporate partners and vendors.Specifically, the Manager will be responsible communicating Alliance goals, strategy andfeedback as well as ensuring that co-branding and marketing projects stay on schedule andwithin budget. Internally, the Manager will develop and manage project timelines, measurement

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and approval processes. The Manager will be the point of contact for timely requests from thecorporate partners or the Alliance, and will be expected to see projects through to completion.For more information and a detailed job description clickhere.
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