june 2007 newsletter ~ san francisco bay area women's environmental network

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Womens Environmental Network

JUNE 2007 NEWSLETTER

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IN THIS NEWSLETTER:

ANNOUNCEMENTS..................................................................................................................... 4Come Sailing with WEN! ........................................................................................................... 4Calling New Board Members! .................................................................................................... 4Volunteer: Green@Home ........................................................................................................... 4East Bay Green Drinks: Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month.................................................... 4Workshops: Solar Living Institute.............................................................................................. 4WEN Email List.......................................................................................................................... 4

EVENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 5Volunteer: Native Nursery in Sonoma: Friday, June 15, 2007 ............................................... 5Remodeling: One Green Room at a Time: Saturday, June 16, 2007.......................................... 5

Basic Organic Vegetable Gardening - Learn How to Grow Your Own Food: Saturday, June16, 2007....................................................................................................................................... 6Seminar: Solar Electricity For Your Home: Saturday, June 16, 2007 .................................... 6Bay Area Business Woman Networking Exchange: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 ...................... 8Build It Green - Public Agency Council Meeting: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 ......................... 8Paul Hawken Lecture: Wednesday, June 20, 2007..................................................................... 8Exploring Incentives for New Owners EPA Public Comment Period: Wednesday, June 20,2007............................................................................................................................................. 9Building and Managing a Sustainable Career, SF Professionals Net Impact Chapter Event:Thursday, June 21, 2007 ............................................................................................................. 9Green with Style: Thursday, June 21, 2007................................................................................ 9

Benefit: Save the Oaks: Friday, June 22, 2007 ..................................................................... 10Solstice Work Party on the Marin Islands (San Rafael): Saturday, Jun 23, 2007 .................... 10Native Plant Gardening for the East Bay: Saturday, June 23, 2007 ........................................ 10Greening Cities: Saturday June 23rd, 2007 ............................................................................... 11EcoHouse Event: Chickens and Ducks in Your Garden: Sunday, June 24, 2007................. 11Postcards from Italia: Food, Land, and Culture: Thursday, June 28, 2007 .............................. 12E-Waste Recycling Events: Saturday June 30 & Sunday, July 1, 2007 ................................... 12EcoHouse Tour: Sunday, July 1, 2007...................................................................................... 13
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Womens Environmental NetworkJUNE 2007 NEWSLETTER

City of Menlo Parks Independence Day Celebration: Wednesday, July 4, 2007.................... 13E-Waste Recycling Events: Friday July 6, Saturday July 7, and Sunday, July 8, 2007........... 13Steve Glenn (Founder, Living Homes): Monday July 9, 2007................................................. 14Ignition: What You Can Do to Fight Global Warming and Spark a Movement: Wednesday,July 11, 2007............................................................................................................................. 14

Energy-Efficient Lighting and Lighting Control Systems: Saturday July 14, 2007................. 14The Auditing Roundtable West Coast Regional Meeting: July 16 17, 2007...................... 14The Pit Stop: Peaches & Barbecue at the Tuesday Berkeley Farmers Market: Tuesday, July17, 2007..................................................................................................................................... 15Green Building 101: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 ...................................................................... 15Green Building 101: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 ...................................................................... 15Green Building 101: Wednesday, August 1, 2007 ................................................................... 15Home Graywater Systems & EcoHouse/ Graywater Tour: Sunday, August 5, 2007............... 16Solar Living Institutes SolFest XII: August 18-19, 2007........................................................ 16

JOBS ....................................................................................................................................... 17California Public Utilities Commission: Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst.......................... 17

Coyote Point Museum: Environmental Education Day Camp Head Leader............................ 17Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: Manager .................................................................................. 17Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: Director of Development ........................................................ 17Collective Roots: Executive Director ....................................................................................... 18GreenMountain Engineering: Director of Sales ....................................................................... 18San Francisco Department of the Environment: Commercial Recycling Associate ................ 18Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy: Development Administrative Manager................ 18Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy: Development Writer............................................. 19Environmental Justice Coalition for Water: Office Manager................................................... 19California Invasive Plant Council: Outreach Coordinator........................................................ 20Mercy Corps: Donor Recruitment Representative.................................................................... 20Mercy Corps: Donor Recruitment Team Leader ...................................................................... 20Ella Baker Center for Human Rights: Media Relations Manager ............................................ 21ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability U.S.A.: Web Content Management Intern..... 21Equal Rights Advocates: Legal Secretary................................................................................. 22Equal Rights Advocates: Staff Attorney................................................................................... 22Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition: Associate Director................................................................ 23The Nature Conservancy: Marketing Coordinator SF........................................................... 23The David and Lucile Packard Foundation: Grants Coordinator (Temporary)........................ 23Breast Cancer Action: Director of Development...................................................................... 24California Trout: Development Intern ...................................................................................... 24Chez Panisse Foundation: The Edible Schoolyard (ESY) Assistant Garden Teacher.............. 25ForestEthics: Auction Assistant................................................................................................ 25Baykeeper: Staff Scientist/Investigator..................................................................................... 25The Nature Conservancy: Donor Relations Manager (California Program) ............................ 26Klamath Riverkeeper: Development and Outreach Director.................................................... 26Gigantic Idea Studio, Inc: Project Manager.............................................................................. 26Womens Funding Network: Technology and Finance Associate ........................................... 27International Rivers Network: Patagonia Campaign Coordinator ............................................ 28International Rivers Network: Web Manager........................................................................... 28

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Clean Water Action: Phone outreach/fund-raising................................................................... 28KIDS for the BAY: Program Coordinator ................................................................................ 29KIDS for the BAY: Program Director ...................................................................................... 29Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC): Mid-Level Sustainability Specialist 30San Francisco Parks Trust: Administrative Manager ............................................................... 30

TransFair USA: Executive Assistant to the CEO (Fair trade) .................................................. 30Seaflow: Executive Director ..................................................................................................... 31California Resource Recovery Association: Executive Director.............................................. 31Greenpeace USA: Campaigns Assistant................................................................................... 31San Francisco Department of the Environment: Numerous Openings..................................... 32Nature Conservancy: Assistant Controller................................................................................ 33

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Come Sailing with WEN!

WEN will be organizing a sunset sail on the Bay in August well be sending more information

soon!

Calling New Board Members!

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer WEN board member? Send us an email [email protected] and let us know!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Volunteer: Green@Home

Are you concerned about saving energy and saving our climate? Volunteer with Green@Hometo start putting the brakes on Global Warming. Green@Home volunteers help residents to makeenergy-saving upgrades and create a customized energy conservation plan. Hands-on

handyperson training is available. For more information, contact Emily Juan [email protected] or call (650) 962-9876 ext.316.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~East Bay Green Drinks: Every 3rd Wednesday of the MonthEast Bay Green Drinks is a monthly gathering of people interested in sustainability, includinggreen business, architecture, design, building, organics, clean energy and other topics. We gettogether the third Wednesday of the month, on the beautiful rooftop garden at:

Triple Rock Brewery1920 Shattuck Avenue (at Hearst Ave) Berkeley, CA(two blocks north of University Ave, near the downtown Berkeley Bart station)

The next East Bay Green Drinks is:Weds, June 20

th, 5:30pm-8pm

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Workshops: Solar Living Institute

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

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

As a reminder, you can manage your email subscription change your email address, subscribe,unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email, or by going to the WEN website

(www.wencal.org). Forward your newsletter on to women who you think might be interested inWEN keep the list growing!

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EVENTS

Volunteer: Native Nursery in Sonoma: Friday, June 15, 2007

Volunteers help with plant propagation, transplanting, watering, and other maintenance

associated with growing native wetland plants. The nursery is managed by the San Pablo BayNational Wildlife Refuge, with support from other groups. Restoration takes place along TolayCreek and other wetland sites in the Refuge. RSVP. Location: San Pablo Bay National WildlifeRefuge.Time: 1pm - 3pm.Info: 510-452-9261, [email protected], http://www.savesfbay.org/bayevents .

Workshop: Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible: Friday, June 15, 2007

How can we build just, equitable and inclusive communities? You are invited to explore thepossibilities for unwrapping and transforming the unconscious aspects of bias, privilege andracism that are destructive to every level of society. We will work with the documentary film

Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible, a must-see for all people who are interestedin justice, spiritual growth and community making. A limited number of student rates andscholarships are available. $50 non-refundable deposit required. Registration limited to 50participants per workshop.Location: Samuel Merritt Health Education Center, 400 Hawthorne Avenue, Oakland.Cost: $250.Info: 510-632-5156, [email protected], http://world-trust.org/index.html.

Film: An Inconvenient Truth: Friday, June 15, 2007

Part of the Conscientious Projector Film Series. Followed by discussion and action! Sponsoredby BFUUs Social Justice Committee. Donations accepted.Location: Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St., @ Bonita, Berkeley.Time: 7pm.Cost: Free.Info: 510-841-4824, www.bfuu.org .

Submission Deadline: Oakland Neighborhood Project Grants: Friday, June 15, 2007The Oakland Redevelopment Agency is pleased to announce the 2007 cycle of theNeighborhood Project Initiative Program (NPI) in the City of Oakland sBroadway/MacArthur/San Pablo Redevelopment Project Area. The NPI program funds small-scale, physical improvements that benefit the community. The NPI program grant awards areintended to support the blight reduction and beautification efforts of existing community andmerchant organizations. The grants range from $5,000 to $50,000.Location: Oakland.Info: http://www.business2oakland .com/npi.

Remodeling: One Green Room at a Time: Saturday, June 16, 2007

Learn a comprehensive approach to remodeling that creates comfort and value through abuilding thats healthier, more energy-efficient, resource conserving, and affordable to operate

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and maintain. This workshop focuses on key aspects of the building, including foundations,framing, plumbing, windows, flooring, heating, and finishes. Registration opening soonTime: 9:00am-12:30pmCost: $40.00Location: Environmental Technology Center (ETC) at Sonoma State University, 1801 East

Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CAPresenter: Marc RichmondInfo: http://www.builditgreen.org/registration/index.cfm?fuseaction=moreinfo

Basic Organic Vegetable Gardening - Learn How to Grow Your Own Food: Saturday,

June 16, 2007

Do you have a big backyard and want to grow some food? Do you have a small balcony andwant to grow some herbs? Come learn to start growing foods and culinary herbs for yourkitchen. We will cover the basics of starting a garden, including selecting and starting yourseeds, building good soil, watering plants, and managing bugs and blights. Taught by HermanYee, an avid gardener who has worked in many community garden projects in the East Bay. He

has practiced Biointensive and French Intensive Gardening and is excited to share his love ofgardening with others. Bring sunscreen, hat, and sun protection if needed. Sponsored by theAlameda County Cleanwater Program. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Call to register andfor location.Time: 10 am - 1 pm.Cost: $15 general, $10 Ecology Center members, no one turned away for lack of funds.Info: 510-548-2220 x233, [email protected]

Seminar: Solar Electricity For Your Home: Saturday, June 16, 2007

Now you can produce your own electricity and sell the excess back to PG&E, running yourmeter backwards! Plus you can receive thousands of rebate dollars from the State at the sametime. Learn how to size, specify and design your own solar electrical generator. A short field tripto a functioning house/ system in Berkeley and current catalog of available equipment are alsoincluded.Location: Building Education Center, 812 Page St., Berkeley.Time: 10am - 5pm.Cost: $85.Info: 510-525-7610, http://www.bldgeductr.org/seminars.html .

Class: Bike Safety Part 2: On-Road Instruction: Saturday, June 16, 2007

The class provides an opportunity to put into practice what was learned in the Day 1 Street Skillsclass, including emergency maneuvers and riding in various traffic conditions, to test yourknowledge of vehicular cycling skills. Bicycle required.Location: Perforce Software, 2319 Clement St., Alameda.Time: 10am - 4pm.Cost: Free.Info: 510-548-7433, [email protected] , http://www.ebbc.org/.

Course: Permaculture Design Certification Intensive: Saturday, June 16, 2007

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We will explore natural systems and apply permaculture principles, integrating homes andgardens, energy and water systems, bird language, and tracking. Activities will deepen ourintimacy with the natural world. The course includes tidepooling, milking goats, mushroomcultivation, chi gung, cheesemaking and creating community in a budding spring fedpermaculture farm. Bonus: music and singing around the camp fire. With Penny Livingston-

Stark and Brock Dolman, and guest instructors Geoff Lawton, Starhawk, James Stark, JonYoung and others.Location: Commonweal Garden, Bolinas.Cost: $1350 paid by 6/1.Info: 415-868 9681, [email protected] , http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/permaculture .

Vegetarian Cooking Class: Simple, Healthful Japanese Cuisine: Saturday, June 16, 2007The class features mostly local, in-season, organic ingredients. We will demonstrate fivedelicious, nutritious dishes, including Three-Bean Chili, Polenta & Pine Nut-Stuffed RedPeppers, Spicy Seitan Tostadas, Ensalada de Frijoles, Chile Cornbread Muffins. We feature

uncomplicated recipes, debunk myths regarding plant-based eating, and have a lot of fun. Feesinclude demonstration, food samples, copies of recipes, coupons for restaurants and localgroceries, resources and more. Register online.Location: First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St., at Castro, Oakland.Time: 10am - 1pm.Cost: $45 + $5 food / materials fee.Info: 510-531-2665, [email protected] ,http://www.compassionatecooks.com/reg.htm.

Lecture and Discussion: Global Warming and Nuclear Power: Sunday, June 17, 2007The case for and against nuclear power in a carbon-constrained world. Part of a lecture series onglobal warming sponsored by Berkeley Friends Meeting. Everyone welcome. Location: BerkeleyFriends Meeting (North Berkeley), 2151 Vine Street, Berkeley.Time: 1pm.Cost: Free.Info: [email protected] .

Workshop: Find Your Dream Job in Solar: Sunday, June 17, 2007

Gain exposure to solar-related career and entrepreneurship opportunities in a range of areas,including: sales, marketing, and installation; research & development; government or third-partypolicy work; education; and non-profits. Participants will receive a detailed resource guide.Networking and questions encouraged. Taught by Liz Merry. Register online.Location: Green Building Exchange, 305 Main Street, Redwood City.Time: 9am - 5pm.Cost: $120.Info: 707-744-2017,[email protected],http://www.solarliving.org/store/product.asp?pid=1532&catID=13,0 .

Volunteer: Bernal Hilltop Native Grassland Restoration: Sunday, June 17, 2007

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Meet at the foot of road leading to phone company microwave tower near southwest road closureoff Bernal Heights Blvd. Bring your own clippers/tools if possible.Location: SF.Time: 11 am.Cost: free.

Info: 415-282-5066, [email protected] .

Low Carbon Diet Program with the Green Team Project: Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Susan Silber, Sustainable Living Programs Coordinator with Acterra, and environmentconsultant Bruce Riordan will discuss ways for individuals to get involved with two excitinggrassroots projects that empower the masses to live sustainably. The Green Team Project andLow Carbon Diet Program are two national projects that organize groups of people, from groupsof friends to work colleagues to community groups, to educate themselves and others about waysto learn about and adopt environmentally-friendly habits and behavior. It is the team process,accountability and workbooks that create a fun, non-judgmental and educational atmosphere tosupport behavior and lifestyle changes. Learn about how and why these programs work, and

some simple habits that you can change to live more sustainably. We will be forming teams atthe meeting, or find out how you can form a team and empower your own Circle of Influence.Please come and join us.Location: Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way, Berkeley.Time: 7pm - 8:30pm.Cost: Free.Info: 558-0821, [email protected] .

Bay Area Business Woman Networking Exchange: Wednesday, June 20, 2007

All are welcome to join BABW members, readers and supporters at our next NetworkingExchange. Join more than 100 like-minded, dynamic professional women from all over the BayArea. Form beneficial alliances, make new contacts, reconnect, expand your referral base, shareideas, and practice the fine art of networking in a relaxed setting. Be supported by otherbusinesswomen who understand what it takes to be an entrepreneur.Location: Courtyard Marriott, 5555 Shellmound, Emeryville.Cost: tickets are $25 in advance; $20 for BABW members; $30 at the door. A few display tablesare still available: $95 each includes 2 tickets! Call to reserve, or to make a raffle donation.For more information and/or to register: http://www.babwnews.com/event/.

Build It Green - Public Agency Council Meeting: Wednesday, June 20, 2007Green is going mainstream and public agencies throughout California are actively developinggreen building policies, incentives, & educational programs. Dont miss the opportunity toleverage collective resources, stay current on latest trends, and set a new standard for smarteffective collaboration. The BIG-PAC will play an important role in shaping the agenda andcreating the vision for green building in Northern California.Time: 9:30am-3:00pmINFO: http://www.builditgreen.orgCOST: Free

Paul Hawken Lecture: Wednesday, June 20, 2007

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Blessed Unrest: How the Largest Movement in the World Came into Being and Why No OneSaw It ComingPaul Hawken, one of the worlds most influential environmentalists, reveals a worldwidegrassroots movement of hope and humanity. His book, Blessed Unrest: How the LargestMovement in the World Came into Being and Why No One Saw It Coming, tells the story of a

worldwide movement that is largely unseen by politicians or the media. Hawken, anenvironmentalist and author, has spent more than a decade researching organizations dedicatedto restoring the environment and fostering social justice. This is a movement that has no name,leader, or location, but is organizing from the bottom up and emerging as an extraordinary andcreative expression of peoples needs worldwide.Time: 8:00 p.m.Cost: Free, Light refreshments will be provided.Info: http://www.keplers.comLocation: Keplers, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park.

Exploring Incentives for New Owners EPA Public Comment Period: Wednesday, June

20, 2007On May 14, 2007, EPA issued a Federal Register Notice (Enhancing Environmental Outcomesfrom Audit Policy Disclosures through Tailored Incentives for New Owners). EPA is seekingcomments by July 13, 2007, on whether and to what extent the Agency should consider offeringtailored incentives to encourage new owners of regulated entities to discover, disclose, correctand prevent the recurrence of environmental violations. The Agency is considering whetheractively encouraging such disclosures has the potential to increase pollution reductions as aresult of Audit Policy disclosures. New owners may be particularly well-situated and highlymotivated to focus on and invest in, making a clean start for their new facilities by addressingenvironmental compliance. Comments may be communicated at this public meeting or online:EPA-HQ-OECA-2007-0291.Location: Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery St. San FranciscoTime: 10:00AM to 4:00PMCost: Free

Building and Managing a Sustainable Career, SF Professionals Net Impact Chapter Event:

Thursday, June 21, 2007

Finding a career with meaning, one that meets your financial needs, and one that providesopportunities to develop new skills involves tradeoffs. Whether you are considering transitioningfrom a for profit to nonprofit, staying in the nonprofit sector, or finding meaning while workingfor a mainstream company, our three panelists have faced the decisions and transitions we allmight encounter and theyre here to share their stories! Panelists include: Anne Marie Burgoyne,Portfolio Director, Draper Richards, Vincent Robinson, Founder and Managing Partner, The 360Group, Lynelle Preston, Environmental Sustainability Manager, Hewlett PackardLocation: The Womens Building, San FranciscoCost: $20 members, $25 non-members (Refreshments and appetizers included)To register and learn more information:http://www.netimpact.org/displayconvention.cfm?conventionnbr=3957Green with Style: Thursday, June 21, 2007

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This workshop will present information and tools that will enable participants to integrate greenstrategies and materials into their interior finish projects and create healthy, attractive, andresource-efficient spaces. Invited speakers are recognized experts in their respective fields.Topics include: comparison of green and conventional materials, benefits and drawbacks ofspecific materials, durability, maintenance, and installation info, health considerations and cost

range and availability. Registration opening soonTime: 6:30pm-9:00pmCost: $20.00Location: Municipal Service Center - South (MSCS), 69 Stony Circle, Santa Rosa, CAPresenter: Katy HollbacherInfo: http://www.builditgreen.org/registration/index.cfm?fuseaction=moreinfo

Benefit: Save the Oaks: Friday, June 22, 2007

Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters (BACH) presents Country Joe McDonald, performing hisTribute to Woody Guthrie at this fundraiser for the Campaign to Save the Oaks. Someone needsto protect these senior citizens from being kicked out of their home, says Country Joe. The

idea of just chopping down trees to build things is an idea that no longer makes any sense. This isa space well-used by creatures and people for years and years, not to mention that the wholeMemorial Stadium was probably built to honor World War veterans. The way to honor them is toleave it alone. Purchase tickets online or by mail -- send your tax-deductible check made out toAgape Foundation (memo Save the Oaks Benefit) to Save the Oaks Benefit, PO Box 4131,Berkeley, CA 94704-0131. Include SASE for tickets to be mailed to you. Box office opens 7pm,Doors 7:30pm.Location: Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St., @ Bonita, Berkeley.Time: 8pm.Cost: $50.Info: 510-841-3493, [email protected],http://saveoaks.com/SaveOaks/Benefit%20Concert.html.

Solstice Work Party on the Marin Islands (San Rafael): Saturday, Jun 23, 2007

Celebrate the passing of the longest day of the year (June 21) with Save the Bay as we kayak outto the Marin Islands and help restore upland habitat by removing non-native plants such asFrench broom. Learn about the protection of these islands and its habitat as we kayak out to EastMarin Island, a site that is normally off-limits to the public. Once on East Marin Island, we willspend the afternoon restoring habitat by removing non-native plants and annual grasses. SaveThe Bay has a special use permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service which allows us tovisit this site just once a month with up to 12 participants. Dont miss this trip! All kayak andrestoration equipment is provided, no experience necessaryTime: 9:00AM - 3:30PMCost: Members: $50, Non-members: $60Minimum Age: 16Site Partner: Marin Islands National Wildlife RefugeNote: Poison oak is common on the Marin Islands. Please dress appropriately.Info: 510.452.9261, [email protected] Plant Gardening for the East Bay: Saturday, June 23, 2007

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Using East Bay native plants that are naturally adapted to our local climate and that require verylittle water to thrive is an easy way to have a beautiful garden and conserve water, especiallyduring the summer months. In this class youll learn about local native plants, about plantcommunities, and how to choose combinations that work well in the home garden. Well alsodiscuss the nuts and bolts of site preparation and planting. Class is led by Lyn Talkovsky, an East

Bay landscape gardener for ten years who specializes in local, native plants. Sponsored by theAlameda County Cleanwaer Program. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Call to register andfor location.Time: 10 am - 1 pm.Cost: $10 Ecology Center members, $15 general, no one turned away for lack of funds.Info: 510-548-2220 x233, [email protected] .

Greening Cities: Saturday June 23rd

, 2007

Visionary architect David Dobereiner will lecture.Location: University of California Berkeley 95 Third Street, at Mission, San FranciscoCost: Free

Time: 10am - 1pm

EcoHouse Event: Chickens and Ducks in Your Garden: Sunday, June 24, 2007

Longtime chicken rancher Linnea Due has raised chickens and ducks in North Oakland andMendocino County. She can help you decide which breeds are best for your situation, how todeal with predators, whether your chickens can free-range, and other chicken/duck lore. She mayeven come with a few chicks. On view are the resident Runner ducks, who do a great jobeliminating snails and slugs from the garden at EcoHouse. Come with your questions! NearNorth Berkeley BART. Pre-registration required. RSVP by 5pm 6/22/07.Location: EcoHouse, 1305 Hopkins St., Berkeley.Time: 10am - 3pm.Cost: $15 sliding scale, no one turned away.Info: 510-548-2220 ext. 242, [email protected] .

EcoTuesday Networking Forum: Tuesday June 26, 2007

EcoTuesday is a forum to network, collaborate, and engage with environmental and sociallyresponsible business leaders. Each month we will create an interactive dialogue and feature avisionary speaker from the sustainable business world.Time: 7pm - 9pmLocation: Serrano Hotel, 405 Taylor StreetRSVP: www.ecotuesday.comCost: FREEInfo: [email protected]

New College Open House: Wednesday, June 27, 2007

New College School of Humanities will be holding an Open House for their BA, MA and MBAprograms. Refreshments will be served. Application fees waived for all attendeesLocation: 777 Valencia StreetTime: 6:30pmRSVP: [email protected]

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Cost: FREE

Environmental Education for Our Future: Wednesday, June 27

- No Waste Program: Alice Valentine from Laurel and Encinal Schools will discuss thissuccessful program.

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Hidden Villa operates one of the oldest and most widely respected environmentaleducation programs in the U.S. Garth Harwood, director of Hidden Villas educationprograms, will address a number of topics including:

- How these critical environmental issues are being addressed in age-appropriate ways forthe young and very young.

- How each of us can provide a strong beginning for smart and sensitive children.- Award-winning solar schools program and other educational and community

environmental initiatives will be presented by PG&E.Time: 8:00PMCost: Free, Light refreshments will be provided.Info: http://www.keplers.com

Location: Keplers, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park

Postcards from Italia: Food, Land, and Culture: Thursday, June 28, 2007

Join us for a talk and visual presentation that will take you on a journey to three areas inItalia that reveal origins, connections, parallels, and inspiration for California farms and gardens.Presented by John Valenzuela, horticulturist and Permaculture educator, well start in the centralHill towns of Umbria Tuscany, which has a rolling landscape similar to Sonoma and Napa.There well visit a spiritual community raising, preparing and serving a wide variety of crops.Reminiscent of the Big Sur coast, the next stop is the north coast of Liguria, the region of theCinque Terre named after the five ancient fishing villages connected by foot paths that cling tothe base of massive cliffs. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has an ocean preserve below, anda national park above, with thousands of nearly vertical acres terraced into a stair step landscapeplanted with tenacious olives, grapes, along with a variety of cultivated and wild fruits and nuts.Along the Bay of Napoli, in Sorrento, the Pergola protected lemon groves are explored, withviews of Vesuvius and Capri Island. Then along the rugged Amalfi coast, the vertical seasidevillage of Positano reveals its hidden gardens, looking like the model for Sausalito or LagunaBeach. These areas show a diversity of unique and abundant local food landscapes, culturaltraditions, and religious heritage and provide many parallels for our own farms and gardens.Location: Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way, Berkeley.Time: 7pm - 9pm.Cost: Free.Info: 510-548-2220 x233.

E-Waste Recycling Events: Saturday June 30 & Sunday, July 1, 2007

Got E-Waste? Recycle unwanted electronic equipment at a FREE e-waste recycling eventhappening at Granada High School, 400 Wall St., Livermore, on Saturday and Sunday, June 30thand July 1st from 9AM until 3PM each day. Drop off is FREE and all items will be recycled.Youll also be helping raise funds for the school as a portion of the event proceeds will bedonated to the school. Please call toll free (866) 335-3373 or visit www.noewaste.com forelectronic items accepted and detailed event info. Sponsored by Electronic Waste Management,

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.Steve Glenn (Founder, Living Homes): Monday July 9, 2007

Hear green pre-fab pioneer Steve Glenn discuss his visionary approach to housing. Sponsored byorganicARCHITECT.Location: The Commonwealth Club 595 Market St., 2nd floor

Time: 5:30 pm Reception, 6:00 pm ProgramCost: $0 for Members, $12 for Non-membersInfo: http://www.commonwealthclub.orgIgnition: What You Can Do to Fight Global Warming and Spark a Movement:

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

The book brings together some of the worlds finest thinkers and advocates to jump start theultimate green revolution. Including celebrated writers like Bill McKibben and renownedscholars like Gus Speth, as well as young activists, the authors draw on direct experience ingrassroots organization, education, law, and social leadership. For anyone who feels compelledto do more than change their light bulbs or occasionally carpool, Ignition is an essential guide.

Time: 8:00 p.m.Cost: Free, Light refreshments will be provided.Info: http://www.keplers.comLocation: Keplers, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park

Energy-Efficient Lighting and Lighting Control Systems: Saturday July 14, 2007

In order to decrease energy consumption, California adopted a new energy code (Title 24) thatsignificantly impacts lighting in new and remodeled homes. All new and remodeled homes mustincorporate energy efficient lighting and controls.Guest speaker, Shanell Mora of Lutron Electronics, Inc. will present the latest energy-efficientlighting and lighting control systems to help you enhance the appearance or atmosphere of yourhome or business as well as reduce energy-related costs. Lutron Electronics Company, Inc.developed the worlds first dimmer switch used to dim lights in a home back in 1961 andtoday is the undisputed leader worldwide in the area of lighting controls.Info: [email protected]: 10:00 AM 12:00 PMCost: FreeLocation: Design Solutions, 4291 24th Street @ Douglas

The Auditing Roundtable West Coast Regional Meeting: July 16 17, 2007

The Auditing Roundtables West Coast Regional meeting will focus on Climate Change:regulatory requirements; company imperatives; business opportunities and challenges - and newdata to be audited! The meeting will include a CEU course on legislative and regulatory drivers,free to Auditing Roundtable members. The meeting will also include facilitated industry sectorbreakout groups to allow attendees to compare their own practices, share observations, and raiseissues for further consideration. Well also continue with our famous California regulatoryupdate for all matters related to Environmental, Health and Safety - and may even have asurprise or two.Location: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Three Embarcadero Center, 20th floor. San FranciscoTime: Monday Registration: 12:30PM - 1:30 PM

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Course: 1:30PM - 5 PMTuesday Course: 8:30AM 4:00PM

Cost: $125 Auditing Roundtable members; $195 all others.For more information and to find out how to register: http://www.auditing-roundtable.org/fw/main/West_Coast_Regional_Meeting_5_29_2007_[featured_5_29_2007-

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The Pit Stop: Peaches & Barbecue at the Tuesday Berkeley Farmers Market: Tuesday,

July 17, 2007

Featuring Frog Hollow Peach Cobbler, Sizzling Market Meats and Fish, and BBQ Veggie Treatsby Bryant Terry. Celebrating 20 years as a program of the Ecology Center, the BerkeleyFarmers Markets offer a wide range of mostly organic produce and healthy, locally-producedfoods. Tuesday Berkeley Farmers Market is near Ashby BART and buses on MLK andShattuck, street parking. Location: Tuesday Berkeley Farmers Market, Derby St. at MLK, Jr.Way, Berkeley. Time: 3pm - 7pm.Cost: Free.

Info: 510-548-3333, www.ecologycenter.org/bfm.

Green Building 101: Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Presented by USGBC- Redwood Empire Chapter in partnership with the City of San Rafael, CA.An overview of what green building is and what it has to do with reducing green houseemissions gases (GHG). We look at the big picture context, financial benefits, current nationaland local Green Building adoptions and programs.Location: City of San Rafael Council Chambers, 1400 5th Ave. in San Rafael, CA 94901Time: 7:00 to 8:30 PMCost: $20/sliding scale, payable at the door with cash or check. After dinner refreshments served.Info: Elizabeth Durney at (510) 891-0446 or [email protected] Building 101: Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Presented by USGBC- Redwood Empire Chapter in partnership with the City of San Rafael, CA.Targeted to both homeowners and builders, this workshop introduces the Green Points Checklist(the current standard in most North Bay municipalities). LEED for homes (the next step) as wellas our own short list of strategies and solutions with the lowest cost and the largest impact.Location: City of San Rafael Council Chambers, 1400 5th Ave. in San Rafael, CA 94901Time: 7:00 to 8:30 PMCost: $20/sliding scale, payable at the door with cash or check. After dinner refreshments served.Info: Elizabeth Durney at (510) 891-0446 or [email protected] Building 101: Wednesday, August 1, 2007

A workshop for businesses, school administrators, facilities managers, and others. Starting withan understanding of the overwhelming financial benefits of Green Building, we discuss simplemoney-saving strategies that have huge environmental benefits while making our workplacesand schools healthier and more productive.Location: City of San Rafael Council Chambers, 1400 5th Ave. in San Rafael, CA 94901Time: 7:00 to 8:30 PMCost: $20/sliding scale, payable at the door with cash or check. After dinner refreshments served.

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Info: Elizabeth Durney at (510) 891-0446 or [email protected] Graywater Systems & EcoHouse/ Graywater Tour: Sunday, August 5, 2007

Learn about the first permitted residential constructed wetland graywater system at theEcohouse. We will discuss the principles and process of safely irrigating with shower, bathroom

sink, and laundry waste water. Workshop includes a 1 hour slide show presentation of graywaterdesign and the application process. Return home with ideas and plans of your own! Limitedseating during presentations so please schedule for a time slot offered at 10:00 and 1:00.Teachers: John Russell, Graywater Designer/ Babak Jacinto Tondre Graywater Coordinator.Near North Berkeley BART. Pre-registration required. RSVP by 5pm 8/3/07.Location: EcoHouse, 1305 Hopkins St., Berkeley.Time: 10am - 3pm.Cost: $15 sliding scale, no one turned away. Info: 510-548-2220 ext. 242,[email protected] Living Institutes SolFest XII: August 18-19, 2007

We are already in full swing in preparation for SolFest XII to be held Aug. 18-19, 2007. AmyGoodman, Alice Walker, Bruce Cockburn, Dar Williams, and others will appear this year on theSolFest main stage. For those of you who want to exhibit at the event this year, we anticipatebrisk booth sales and encourage you to line up your booth early. For more information on beingan exhibitor at this years event, continue to check the Exhibitor page on our website. To reserveyour booth, call Travis OGuin at 1-888-821-2132 ext. 113. This years exhibitor site map andexhibitor brochure are downloadable from our website. Tickets for this years SolFest are nowavailable on our website. Get your tickets early for SolFest XII which promises to be the bestSolFest yet!

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JOBS ______

California Public Utilities Commission: Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), one of the nations leading regulatoryagencies, is actively recruiting public policy analysts. The CPUC is recognized internationallyfor its innovative policy initiatives. The policy standards we create for California often influencenational regulatory trends and federal policies. Join our team of talented staff and commissionersto help launch programs such as: climate change, consumer protection, renewable energy, energyefficiency, and many other important issues that are shaping Californias future.

The Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst (PURA) positions provide an opportunity to performpolicy research, analysis and development on a wide variety of issues pertaining to publicutilities or transportation regulation. A PURA will analyze, evaluate, develop and recommendalternatives on a wide range of regulatory issues and consult with and advise Commission

management, staff and other interested parties. For more information and a detailed jobdescription: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/static/jobs/index.htm.

Coyote Point Museum: Environmental Education Day Camp Head Leader

Coyote Point Museum is recruiting for a seasonal Environmental Education Day Camp HeadLeader for Camp Coyote, Coyote Point Museums Summer Day Camp. Environmental DayCamp Head Leaders oversee a specific camp program, develop appropriate and engagingactivities, and serve as educators, mentors, and positive role models for campers. Day CampHead Leaders coordinate camp staff and volunteers to implement the camp program, areresponsible for the maintenance and care of camp supplies and equipment, and facilitate thesmooth operation of a specific camp group. The Environmental Day Camp Head Leader willwork specifically with one of the five age appropriate camp programs. Camps run daily from8:30am 5:00pm. This position starts on or before June 4, 2007. Camp personnel training isprovided from June 4 -15, 2007. Camps begin on June 18th and continue through August 24th.For more information and a detailed job description:http://www.coyoteptmuseum.org/jobs/jobs.htm.

Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: Manager

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics Manager manages the national Campaign for Safe Cosmetics,providing leadership to coalition partners and harmonizing working group efforts focused ongrassroots organizing; state and federal legislative advocacy; corporate targeting;communications/media advocacy; and technical support to compact-signing companies. TheCoordinator will also oversee campaign governance structure; and strategic development. Formore information and a detailed job description:http://www.breastcancerfund.org/site/pp.asp?c=kwKXLdPaE&b=46952#CSC_Coord.

Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: Director of Development

The Director of Development provides strategic and operational leadership for fundraising, andbrings significant experience and enthusiasm to cultivating and expanding the organizationsdonor base. Chiefly responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating the success of the

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organizations fundraising plan, the Director of Development plays a key role in major donorsolicitation and strategic corporate partnerships, with the aim of increasing support for the crucialwork of the organization and deepening our national impact. For more information and adetailed job description:http://www.breastcancerfund.org/site/pp.asp?c=kwKXLdPaE&b=46952#Dir_Dev.

Collective Roots: Executive Director

The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Collective Roots, a non-profitfocused on garden-based education, food systems change, and youth leadership. The Director isaccountable to the CR Board of Directors and should develop a close working relationship withpartner schools and organizations. The Executive Director will have primary responsibility fordeveloping the organizations programs, developing and executing a fundraising plan, andmanaging CR staff. Collective Roots (CR) is a non-profit organization that teaches studentsabout environmental science and nutrition through K-5 garden-based lessons, an after-schoolgarden club, a middle school elective, and parent and community workdays. CRs mission is todevelop young urban leaders who know where their food comes from and how their actions

impact human and environmental health. For more information: http://www.collectiveroots.org/.

GreenMountain Engineering: Director of Sales

GreenMountain Engineering, LLC is a consulting firm specializing in the design of new devices,products and production systems for clients in renewable energy and other clean technologies.Our solar power practicewith clients such as Evergreen Solar, SunPower Corporation andSolFocusencompasses the entire supply chain, from fundamental technologies to cells,modules and systems. We are a talented, diverse, friendly and cooperative group of 20 andgrowing. The Director of Sales will work closely with GreenMountain Engineerings presidentand play a crucial role in growing our business by establishing and maintaining businessrelationships with clients and partners. Responsibilities will include identifying opportunities forour services, meeting potential clients, attending industry events, developing project proposals,and securing client contracts. Some travel is required. For more information and a detailed jobdescription: http://www.greenmountainengineering.com/aboutus_03.htm#Sales.

San Francisco Department of the Environment: Commercial Recycling Associate

The 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 Recycling, ToxicsReduction, Environmental Justice, Clean Air Transportation, Climate Change, Energy, GreenBuilding and Public Information Programs. The Associate will assist the Commercial RecyclingCoordinator and Assistant Coordinator in performing professional level work for thecommercial, industrial and other sectors. For a complete job announcement:http://www.sfenvironment.org/downloads/library/mmercialrecyclingassociate.doc. Applicationsfor City and County of San Francisco jobs are being accepted through an online process. Visitwww.jobaps.com/sf.

Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy: Development Administrative Manager

Established in 1981, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is the nonprofit partner thatsupports and assists the Golden Gate National Parks in research, interpretation, and conservation

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programs. The Conservancys work is undertaken with generous contributions from individuals,corporate, and foundation donors, as well as income earned from operating park bookstores andcafes, publishing educational materials, producing interpretive merchandise, and providing parttours. Since its inception, the Parks Conservancy has provided the Golden Gate National Parkswith more than $100 million in support and is recognized as one of the largest and most effective

park partners in the country. This position is responsible for managing administrative andanalytical functions in Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Development Department.Working under the broad guidance of the Director of Development the Administrative Managerworks closely with all areas of Development and with the Finance Department. The individualoversees Development and Campaign budget preparation, tracking and reporting; coordinatesreporting and analysis, and supports database uses, requests, and staff training. For moreinformation and a detailed job description:http://www.parksconservancy.org/about/employment.asp?job=1074.

Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy: Development Writer

Established in 1981, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is the nonprofit partner that

supports and assists the Golden Gate National Parks in research, interpretation, and conservationprograms. The Conservancys work is undertaken with generous contributions from individuals,corporate, and foundation donors, as well as income earned from operating park bookstores andcafes, publishing educational materials, producing interpretive merchandise, and providing parttours. Since its inception, the Parks Conservancy has provided the Golden Gate National Parkswith more than $100 million in support and is recognized as one of the largest and most effectivepark partners in the country. The Development Writer will collaborate with other members of theParks Conservancy Development and management team to create fundraising materials, fundingproposals, stewardship reports, and other written materials for internal and external audiences.The Development Writer will serve as project manager, researcher, editor, and/or principal writerfor a wide variety of projects, including fundraising proposals for individuals, foundations,corporations and other organizations; capital campaign related promotional materials; donorstewardship reports; web site information; project summaries; event invitations and programs;brochures; and other materials to support a wide array of fundraising goals. For moreinformation and a detailed job description:http://www.parksconservancy.org/about/employment.asp?job=1077.

Environmental Justice Coalition for Water: Office Manager

The Environmental Justice Coalition for Water (EJCW) seeks a full-time Office Manager,available immediately. The Office Manager is responsible for implementing, maintaining, andrevising office management systems as necessary, and is responsible for ensuring the efficientday-to-day office operations of the EJCW. We are seeking an experienced professional withproven administrative, organizational and financial skills. The Office Manager must be able toeffectively manage a variety of tasks and to work independently, while also working as part of ateam. EJCW is a non-profit organization comprised of more than sixty grassroots groups andintermediary organizations formed to advance a progressive, community-driven policy agendathat affirmatively addresses the water-related issues, problems, and visions of low-incomecommunities and people of color in California. The EJCW works to educate and build leadershipin order for our members to become effective water advocates locally, regionally, and statewide.We seek to support and promote greater advocacy for environmental justice issues in California

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water policy and to support community participation in water policy forums. We recognize thataccess to safe, affordable water is a crucial part of achieving economic development, a cleanenvironment, and ensuring public health for low-income communities and communities of color.For more information: www.ejcw.org

California Invasive Plant Council: Outreach CoordinatorCal-IPC is currently seeking an Outreach Coordinator to join our dynamic team working toprotect wildlands from invasive plants through restoration, research and education! Cal-IPCrepresents over 1,000 natural resource managers, research ecologists, and volunteer stewardsstatewide. Please view the complete job description on our website at www.cal-ipc.org.

Mercy Corps: Donor Recruitment Representative

We are seeking motivated, passionate, talented full-time and part-time staff members to join ourteam of street-based fundraisers. You will be working directly for Mercy Corps and not througha for-profit fundraising company. The ideal candidate has sales experience, a professionalattitude, and excellent oral communication skills. Compensation packages start at $27,040

annually with fully employer paid medical, vision, and dental benefits. Never commission-based.Opportunities for advancement and travel. For more information and a detailed job description:http://www.mercycorps.org/aboutus/jobs

Mercy Corps: Donor Recruitment Team Leader

We are seeking a motivated, passionate, talented full-time staff member to lead our team ofstreet-based fundraisers. You will be working directly for Mercy Corps and not through a for-profit fundraising company. The ideal candidate has canvassing experience, a professionalattitude, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Compensation packages start at$31,200-$33,280 annually with fully employer paid medical, vision, and dental benefits.Never commission-based. Opportunities for advancement and travel. For more information anda detailed job description: http://www.mercycorps.org/aboutus/jobs

Golden Gate Audubon Society: Office ManagerGolden Gate Audubon is a non-profit, wildlife conservation organization dedicated to protectingBay Area birds, other wildlife and their natural habitats. We conserve and restore wildlifehabitat, connect people of all ages and backgrounds with the natural world, and educate andengage Bay Area residents in protecting our shared, local environment. We have a small staff, anactive Board of Directors, and hundreds of talented volunteers who work together to carry outour programs. The Office Manager manages Golden Gate Audubons office services, whichinclude bookkeeping, database management, office reception, office and systems maintenance,manages the Nature Store, and many member and donor communications. The office manageralso manages our Nature Store, coordinates office volunteers, and provides support to theExecutive Director, Board of Directors and other office staff. For more information:http://www.goldengateaudubon.org/.

Peninsula Open Space Trust: Major Gifts Officer

The mission of the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) is to give permanent protection to thebeauty, character and diversity of the San Francisco Peninsula landscape for people here nowand for future generations. POST encourages the use of these lands for natural resource

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protection, wildlife habitat, low-intensity public recreation and agriculture. Since its founding in1977, POST has helped to give permanent protection to nearly 55,000 acres of land in San Mateoand Santa Clara counties an area one and a half times the size of San Francisco and 12 timesthe size of Yosemite Valley. The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) will proactively manage a pool ofdonors and prospects who have the ability to make contributions of $50,000 or more for POSTs

land-saving work. The MGO will identify, cultivate and solicit major gifts from individuals andtheir foundations on a continuing basis consistent with the fundraising goals of POST. S/he willwork closely with the Executive Team and Development Committee to develop and implementcomprehensive, donor-centered, solicitation strategies. S/he will also oversee and supervise aDevelopment Assistant at POST. The MGO will serve as a resource for best practices in theindustry to all of the Development Department and is expected to lead by example. The MGOwill report to, and work collaboratively with the Director of Development (DoD), and will havedirect contact with the President, the Executive VP, the CFO, and the Board of Directors. Formore information and a detailed job description:http://www.openspacetrust.org/employment.htm.

Ella Baker Center for Human Rights: Media Relations ManagerThe Ella Baker Center for Human Rights is seeking an experienced, motivated and talentedMedia Relations Manager to manage a national and regional media strategy for the center andour four campaigns. A leading racial and social justice organization, Ella Baker Center (EBC) isknown for its innovation, tenacity, and creativity. The ideal candidate is someone who will thrivein a multi-issue, multi-tactic organization that relies heavily on communications and media to getthe job done. For more information and a detailed job description:http://ellabakercenter.org/page.php?pageid=16&contentid=257.

ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability U.S.A.: Web Content Management Intern

ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability U.S.A. is seeking a Website Intern to help maintainthe organizations website, www.iclei.org/usa. The site is used by local governments andreporters to learn more about climate change and local action, to find out about joining ICLEI,and to identify best practices and next steps. The Website Intern will work with theCommunications Director on content upkeep and site maintenance. For more information and adetailed job description: http://www.iclei.org/index.php?id=403.

Coro Center for Civic Leadership: Director of DevelopmentCoro Center for Civic Leadership (Coro) is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated tostrengthening communities by preparing individuals for effective and ethical leadership in allsectors of the community. With more than 2,000 alumni (including U.S. Senator DianneFeinstein, Coro Class of 1956), and literally thousands of internship sponsors throughoutNorthern California, Coro has a base of contacts and support among Bay Area business and civicleaders that will prove invaluable in moving Coro forward. The Director of Development isresponsible for the overall growth and implementation of fundraising activities at Coro. Thisincludes corporate and foundation grants, as well as individual donor gift solicitation, specialevents, direct mail appeals and major donor cultivation. In coordination with the ExecutiveDirector and the Board of Directors, the Director of Development is accountable for theimplementation and management of an annual fundraising plan. The Director of Developmentwill closely watch performance in accordance with this plan and amend the plan as needed to

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ensure success in meeting projections and annual goals. He/she heads the Developmentdepartment, which includes the Manager of Donor Relations and the Outreach & StrategicCollaborations Coordinator. For more information and a detailed job description:www.coro.org/sfjobs

TransFair USA: Certification ManagerTransFair USA is a nonprofit organization that provides the only certification for Fair Tradeproducts in the US market. Fair Trade is an exciting alternative to business as usual thatguarantees fair prices for farmers and farm workers around the world. We partner with over 1.1million farming families in the developing world and with over 400 businesses that market andsell Fair Trade Certified products in the US. This position will recruit and manage a certificationspecialist responsible for the day-to-day management of TransFair USA stakeholders, supplychain audit, and research. This person will drive the implementation of short-term and long-termprojects for continuous improvement in our systems, contract enforcement, and supply chainmanagement. This position requires excellent project management skills, the ability tocommunicate effectively with stakeholders, and strong analytical skills. For more information

and a detailed job description: http://www.transfairusa.org/content/about/jobs.php.

TransFair USA: Certification Customer Service RepresentativeTransFair USA is a nonprofit organization that provides the only certification for Fair Tradeproducts in the US market. Fair Trade is an exciting alternative to business as usual thatguarantees fair prices for farmers and farm workers around the world. We partner with over 1.1million farming families in the developing world and with over 400 businesses that market andsell Fair Trade Certified products in the US. Working directly with the Certification CoffeeManager, two Certification Specialists, and collaborating with the entire Certification Team, thisposition will be responsible for supporting many aspects of TransFair USAs certificationprocess. The mission of TransFairs Certification Department is to ensure the Fair TradeCertifiedTM guarantee throughout each products chain of custody. The Certification CustomerService Representative has many administrative tasks and will interact with many of our clientsas well as gain exposure and insight into all certification activities. For more information and adetailed job description: http://www.transfairusa.org/content/about/jobs.php.

Equal Rights Advocates: Legal Secretary

Equal Rights Advocates has led the legal fight for womens equality for almost 30 years. Since1974, ERAs mission has been to protect and secure equal rights and economic opportunities forwomen and girls through litigation and advocacy. ERAs legal secretary provides administrativeand clerical support to the legal staff and participates as a member of the administrative team.ERA provides generous benefits including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; threeweeks vacation the first year of employment, increasing to four weeks; and thirteen paidholidays. For more information and a detailed job description:http://www.equalrights.org/about/jobs.asp#legalsecretary.

Equal Rights Advocates: Staff Attorney

Equal Rights Advocates has led the legal fight for womens equality for almost 30 years. Since1974, ERAs mission has been to protect and secure equal rights and economic opportunities forwomen and girls through litigation and advocacy. The staff attorney in this position will be

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responsible for the supervision and development of law clerks staffing the Advice andCounseling Line and the case management (in conjunction with the Ruth Chance Law Fellow) ofcases arising from advice and counseling calls. This attorney may serve as a resource onsubstantive employment discrimination law and other areas of gender discrimination law to ERAlaw clerks and fellows. For more information and a detailed job description:

http://www.equalrights.org/about/jobs.asp.

Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition: Associate Director

Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC) is a diverse grassroots coalition that engages inresearch, advocacy, and organizing around the environmental and human health problems causedby the rapid growth of the high-tech electronics industry. SVTC is committed to administrativeand programmatic excellence and is seeking a self-starter who can anticipate challenges and whotakes initiative to promote systemic change. . SVTC is seeking an experienced and dynamicmanager for the position of Associate Director (AD). As the leader of SVTCs managementteam, the AD is responsible for implementing, maintaining and revising office managementsystems as necessary, and is responsible for ensuring the efficient day-to-day office operations.

In particular, the AD is responsible for SVTCs Finance, Operations and Human Resourcesfunctions. The AD is instrumental in meeting this commitment and maintaining SVTCsexcellence as a premier environmental health and justice organization. For more information anda detailed job description:http://svtc.etoxics.org/site/PageServer?pagename=svtc_associate_director_job_posting.

The Nature Conservancy: Marketing Coordinator SF

The Marketing Coordinator provides marketing and administrative support to thecommunications team for the California program. S/he helps with production of mailings andcreation of materials, and communicates on behalf of the Supervisor with internal and externalsources, including Division staff and NGO partners, as needed. The Marketing Coordinatorhandles administrative responsibilities including maintaining marketing schedules, media contentdatabases and/or lists with marketing and communications information and produces reports asneeded. S/he may handle domestic and international travel and meeting logistics as needed. S/hemay maintain Supervisor calendar, be responsible for departmental calendar and filing, as well asback-up administrative assistance to the department, as needed. For more information and adetailed job description: http://www.nature.org/careers/index.html.

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation: Grants Coordinator (Temporary)

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation (Foundation) is a private family foundation created in1964 by David Packard, cofounder of the Hewlett-Packard Company, and Lucile Salter Packard.Located in Los Altos, California, the Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations.Grants are provided in the following program areas: Conservation and Science; Population; andChildren, Families, and Communities. We are looking for a temporary Grants Coordinator towork with the Grantmaking Operations team. The purpose of Grantmaking Operations is to serveas a key link across the program areas and administrative functions. Grantmaking Operations isresponsible for processing (including compliance) and reporting of grants, directing andcoordinating activities related to producing Board materials, and having ownership of GIFTS.Grantmaking Operations also assists to provide overall vision for Foundation grantmakingoperations and coordinates and implements related work and process improvements. For more

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Tri-Valley CAREs: Staff AttorneyTri-Valley CAREs (Communities Against a Radioactive Environment) is one of the countryspremier nuclear watchdog organizations. The group monitors the U.S. nuclear weaponscomplex, with a special focus on weapons and environmental contamination at the Lawrence

Livermore National Laboratory. The organization is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit located in the SanFrancisco Bay Area community of Livermore, with a staff of five, an active board of 12 and agrowing membership of more than 5,000. Tri-Valley CAREs seeks a full-time staff attorney toconduct all phases of litigation, from case development through trial and the appeal process. Theposition also entails work in the international law arena. This is a unique position that could bethe right career shift for an experienced attorney looking for socially meaningful employment orthe perfect professional start for a recent legal graduate who is resourceful, able to learn quicklyand experienced in environmental law. For more information and a detailed job description:http://www.trivalleycares.org/jobs.asp.

Chez Panisse Foundation: The Edible Schoolyard (ESY) Assistant Garden Teacher

The Assistant Garden Teacher supports the Garden Manager & Teacher in all aspects of the ESYprogram; assists in the leadership of daily garden classes for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students,participates in lesson and garden planning, and works with the ESY garden team to maintain aone acre organic garden. To apply, please email letter of interest and resume with subjectheading Assistant Garden Teacher to [email protected].

ForestEthics: Auction Assistant

ForestEthics is seeking an Auction Assistant to oversee the specifics pertaining to the logisticalplanning, execution and follow up of the live and silent auction components of the event thisincludes volunteer recruitment and management, guest registration, auction set up andpackaging, execution of the auction, guest check out. The live auction will include up to 15items and the silent auction will include roughly 50-60 items. The Auction Assistants primaryduties are to coordinate and manage the logistics of each auction component. Solicitation ofauction items is the primary responsibility of the Events Manager and host committee. However,any contacts or support the Auction Assistant provides regarding the solicitation of in-kinddonations is greatly encouraged. This project will begin in July and complete with follow-up anddebriefing meetings around the end of September. For more information:http://www.forestethics.org/article.php?id=4.

Baykeeper: Staff Scientist/Investigator

Baykeeper is seeking to hire a Staff Scientist and Investigator to play a lead role in protecting theSan Francisco Bay watershed. Energetic, articulate, experienced environmental scientists andadvocates are encouraged to apply. The scientist will assist program staff and attorneysinvestigating, developing and pursuing new enforcement actions as s/he serves as the scientificexpert for Baykeeper in policy advocacy and litigation. The scientist will track and assessscientific and technical aspects of water quality policies and pollution permits at regional andstate levels. The job will include reviewing current scientific and technical literature tounderstand factors affecting ecosystem stress. S/he will design, manage and evaluate waterquality monitoring programs, write position papers, press communications, and scientific contentfor website, newsletters, and public outreach materials. The Staff Scientist will supervise interns

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and volunteers as well as manage use of the Baykeeper boat and an on-site laboratory. The StaffScientist will also assist senior program staff in planning, pursuing and evaluating long-termstrategies to improve the health of the Estuary. For more information and a detailed jobdescription: http://www.baykeeper.org/about/jobs.htm.

The Nature Conservancy: Donor Relations Manager (California Program)The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world toprotect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. Our mission is to preservethe plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth byprotecting the lands and waters they need to survive. Enjoy a purpose behind your paycheck, andthe opportunity to be proud of your contribution to our mission successes as a member of ourteam. The Donor Relations Manager assists in the creation and implementation of strategies forthe ongoing cultivation of donors capable of major and/or deferred gifts. Conducts initialexploratory meetings with donors and prospects to determine capacity for major gifts. Conductsdonor calls to cultivate relationships with donors and prospects. Maintains ongoing contact withpast and current donors. Moves major gift suspects to prospect pool for management by senior

fundraising staff and integration into the Moves Management process. Works on a variety ofactivities which may include providing program information to prospects and drafting routinecorrespondence and acknowledgments. Uses the fundraising management system (FMS) toupdate donor information, produce reports, perform analysis, and track and cultivate donors.Works with philanthropy team to cultivate and solicit donors through meetings, trips, events, etc.May assist with asking for and closing major gifts. Interested candidates please submit coverletter and resume to [email protected]. Be sure to include JOBCODE 200044 in correspondencesubject header.

Klamath Riverkeeper: Development and Outreach Director

The mission of the Klamath Riverkeeper is to defend, protect and restore the waters of theKlamath River and its watersheds, and to serve as a voice for sustainable use of its resources.The Riverkeeper hopes to make the Klamath fishable and swimable -- the goal of the CleanWater Act -- by focusing on water quality, which is perhaps the most important issue in theKlamath salmon debate. We use community organizing, science outreach, education,commenting, lawsuits, and collaborative campaigns to accomplish these goals. TheDevelopment and Outreach director will work closely with the director on all aspects ofmanaging Klamath Riverkeeper. A successful candidate will work closely the executive director,volunteers and board to create and maintain an active membership, write grants, cultivate majordonors, host events, create and disseminate outreach materials, balance the books, and attendmeetings. The candidate will have to understand, and be able to communicate to the public allthe aspects of the conservation program also. To apply, send a resume, writing samples, coverletter, prior grants or fund-raising letters and, references/salary history to:

Klamath Riverkeeper Hiring CommitteeP.O. Box 21Orleans, CA 95568Or by email to: [email protected]

Gigantic Idea Studio, Inc: Project Manager

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Gigantic Idea Studio, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time employee to supplement our team.Gigantic is a social marketing company specializing in environmental campaigns for publicagencies. We also provide marketing services to environmental non-profits and to privatecompanies selling environmentally preferable products and services. We pride ourselves on thepositive impact we have on the world. We serve our clients by providing high-level strategic

advice as well as professional production. Our clients see us as partners in the truest sense,knowing that we have their missions at the center of ours. Ideally we would like to find a personwhose primary skills are in the area of project management. However, because we are a smallfirm, we would also like this person to have significant skills and experience in at least one of thefollowing areas: Graphic Design, Writing/Editing, Strategy, Concept Development, MediaRelations/PR, Web Design, Programming, New Media, and Multi-media (radio, TV, video).Experience in the environmental field is a plus. Please submit a cover letter, resume and twowork samples (per skills list above) to [email protected]. Please no phone calls. Formore information about Gigantic Idea Studio, go to www.gigantic-idea.com.

Womens Funding Network: Technology and Finance Associate

The Womens Funding Network (WFN) is an association of 116 womens funds andfoundations. Founded in 1984, our mission is to ensure that womens funds are recognized asthe investment of chose for people who value the full participation of women and girls as key tostrong, equitable and sustainable communities and societies. WFN currently receives strongsupport from several major foundations and from a core group of individuals donors committedto building womens philanthropy institutions. The Tech

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