oppties for envl masters students

[Ronald Mitchell]

All, This from Kai Lee, now at the Packard Foundation.  Ron

Here are two one-year opportunities to work 
mainly at the Packard Foundation, though the 
formal appointment is through Stanford's Wood 
Institute. Excellent for people ending a masters 
level program in policy, business, or environment.

Cheers,
Kai

Kai N. Lee, program officer, Conservation & Science, David & Lucile
Packard Foundation, 300 Second St., Los Altos CA 94022 USA; voice:
1+(650)917-7280; fax:1+(650)948-2957.

*_Job #1:
_*3/3/08 - Career Job Announcement
Job Title: Research Fellow (12-month position, with potential for extension)
Job Focus: US West Coast Ocean Conservation
Job Location: Los Altos, CA
Employer: Stanford University (Woods Institute 
for the Environment and Center for Ocean Solutions)
Organization Description
Stanford’s Woods Institute for the Environment 
(Woods) is working to promote environmental sustainability
through interdisciplinary research, problem 
solving and education. To advance the goal of environmental
sustainability, Woods is spearheading a number of 
programs that generate new ideas, train environmental
leaders and help decision-makers solve problems. 
One of these programs is the Center for Ocean Solutions
(COS), a new collaboration between the Stanford 
Woods Institute, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) 
that will bring together international experts in marine
science and policy to find innovative ways to 
protect and restore the world's oceans. Website:
http://environment.stanford.edu/woods/woods.html 
and http://www.centerforoceansolutions.org/.
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation 
(Foundation) is also focused on the challenge of sustainability.
Through the Conservation and Science (C&S) 
Program, the Foundation is finding paths for human progress
that protect and restore the ecological systems 
upon which all life depends by investing in action and in
ideas, supporting grant making initiatives to 
secure public policy reforms and changes in private sector
practices and scientific activities to develop 
essential knowledge and tools for understanding and addressing
current and future priorities. Website: 
http://www.packard.org <http://www.packard.org/>.
Developing the next generation of environmental 
leaders is a key strategy to accomplish sustainability goals.
This fellowship program provides a mechanism for 
outstanding individuals to pursue project opportunities
outside of academic institutions and offers a 
professional learning experience within the philanthropic sector
Job Description
This position is designed to provide research, 
strategic synthesis and analysis, and recommendations for
specific projects in the Foundation's C&S Program 
and provide research that supports Woods’ goals of
developing working solutions to key environmental 
issues. The focus of the role in 2008-09 is to explore and
begin to implement opportunities to advance 
state-based and regional, multi-state action in support of the
conservation objectives outlined under the West 
Coast Governor’s Agreement (WCGA) and the Joint Ocean
Commission Reports (JOCI). The work will be a 
cross-programmatic effort within the Foundation, including
the Fisheries, Science and California Coastal and 
Marine Initiative (CCMI) sub-programs, and in collaboration
with the newly established Center for Ocean 
Solutions at Stanford University. This work will involve: analysis
of the need and opportunity for philanthropic 
investments; evaluation of alternative resourcing and grantmaking
strategies for the West Coast; survey of donors, 
relevant government agencies, university
institutions and NGOs currently working in the 
region; scoping and relationship building with new projects
and potential grantees; and coordinating West 
Coast funder communication and coordination.
The Research Fellow will also assist the 
Fisheries, Science and CCMI subprograms in carrying out due
diligence on grants being considered by the 
sub-programs and will help to prepare grant summaries and
grant files for grants recommended for approval. 
The Research Fellow will also work with the COS faculty
and staff to identify relevant areas of 
collaboration. The results of the Research Fellow’s work will
complement the knowledge and information 
available to grantees and other funders so as to increase overall
effectiveness in the field. Primary job responsibilities will include:
· Work with COS staff and C&S subprogram teams to 
conduct research and analysis on topics relevant to
West Coast coastal management and conservation.
· Provide written reports and/or give 
presentations about these projects to the COS, C&S and Foundation
staffs, grantees, and/or funding partners.
· Interact with Foundation and COS staffs, 
grantees, funding partners, government agencies, and content
experts as needed to complete assigned projects.
· Proactively engage in both the University and 
Foundation communities, acting as a bridge builder
between Stanford and Foundation programs and 
staff; conduct one or more seminars at Stanford
pertaining to the research or analysis being 
undertaken; and attend forums or workshops at Stanford
that are related to the Fellow’s work.
An interim report summarizing the Research 
Fellow’s results to-date will be produced at the mid-point of the
fellowship and a final report summarizing the 
year's results will be submitted and a presentation of the
project process, outcomes and lessons learned 
will be shared to staff at the close of the fellowship period.
This position will be hired by and report to the 
Interim Director of the Center for Ocean Solutions at Woods
and take day-to-day direction from Foundation Program Officers.
The Foundation will provide office space in Los 
Altos, CA, office equipment, IT support, and expense
reimbursement. Woods/Stanford University will 
administer the salary for this exempt position, medical
benefits, vacation, and sick time. No housing or 
relocation benefits are included. The Research Fellow will
have access to Stanford's library system, 
athletic facilities, and training opportunities. In addition, the
Research Fellow will have the opportunity to 
participate in Woods and Stanford University events and
environmental forums.
Qualifications
Please compose a thoughtful cover letter that 
describes your commitment to the mission of the Woods
Institute for the Environment and the C&S Program 
of the Foundation, and how your experience satisfies the
following:
· Extensive experience and/or graduate level 
education in natural, social or political sciences relevant to
marine and coastal issues along the US West Coast
· Experience convening or interacting with diverse stakeholders
· Experience with program planning and strategy development
· Demonstrated ability to structure analysis, 
perform synthesis, and provide written reports and/or
presentations which meet project objectives and timelines
· Demonstrated ability to work with minimal 
direction and involvement by C&S staff
· Demonstrated strong initiative, 
self-motivation, and ability to efficiently manage multiple simultaneous
tasks and projects in diverse subprogram areas
· Intellectual agility and an ability to analyze, 
conduct research, think critically, and understand scientific
studies
· Demonstrated ability to apply judgment in 
ambiguous situations and make sound decisions with limited
information
· Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and verbal
· Demonstrated skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Preferred Start Date: May, 2008
Compensation: $66,000 annual salary plus benefits
Sponsor International Candidates: No
To Apply
AA/EOE. Email cover letter and resume by March 31 
to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Subject line: Research Fellow -
West Coast). No telephone calls please.


*_Job #2:
_*3/3/08 - Career Job Announcement
Job Title: Research Fellow (12-month position, with potential for extension)
Job Focus: Western Conservation (U.S. and Mexico)
Job Location: Los Altos, CA
Employer: Stanford University (Woods Institute for the Environment)
Organization Description
Stanford’s Woods Institute for the Environment 
(Woods) is working to promote environmental sustainability
through interdisciplinary research, problem 
solving and education. To advance the goal of environmental
sustainability, Woods is spearheading a number of 
programs that generate new ideas, train environmental
leaders and help decision-makers solve problems. Website:
http://environment.stanford.edu/woods/woods.html
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation 
(Foundation) is also focused on the challenge of sustainability.
Through the Conservation and Science (C&S) 
Program, the Foundation is finding paths for human progress
that protect and restore the ecological systems 
upon which all life depends by investing in action and in
ideas, supporting grant making initiatives to 
secure public policy reforms and changes in private sector
practices and scientific activities to develop 
essential knowledge and tools for understanding and addressing
current and future priorities. Website: 
http://www.packard.org <http://www.packard.org/> .
Developing the next generation of environmental 
leaders is a key strategy to accomplish sustainability goals.
This fellowship program provides a mechanism for 
outstanding individuals to pursue project opportunities
outside of academic institutions and offers a 
professional learning experience within the philanthropic sector
Job Description
This position is designed to provide research, 
strategic synthesis and analysis, and recommendations for
specific projects in the Foundation's C&S Program 
and provide research that supports Woods’ goals of
developing working solutions to key environmental 
issues. The focus of the role in 2008-09 is to assist with
the strategic planning and the grantmaking 
strategies for the Foundation's new Western Conservation
subprogram. Areas of particular interest include 
land conservation strategies for private lands and for public
lands; western water policy reform; climate 
change impacts and adaptation in the West; and increasing the
capacity of emerging constituencies for the environmental movement.
This work will involve: analysis of the need and 
opportunity for philanthropic investments; evaluation of
alternative resourcing and grant-making 
strategies for the West; survey of donors, relevant government
agencies, university institutions and NGOs 
currently working in the region; scoping and relationship building
with new projects and potential grantees.
The Research Fellow will also assist the Western 
Conservation subprogram in carrying out due diligence on
grants being considered by the subprograms and 
will help to prepare grant summaries and grant files for
grants recommended for approval. The results of 
the Research Fellow’s work will complement the
knowledge and information available to grantees 
and other funders so as to increase overall effectiveness in
the field. Primary job responsibilities will include:
· Work with Western Conservation subprogram team 
to conduct research and analysis on topics relevant
to the subprogram.
· Provide written reports and/or give 
presentations about these projects to C&S and Foundation staffs,
grantees, and/or funding partners.
· Interact with Foundation staff, grantees, 
funding partners, government agencies, and content experts as
needed to complete assigned projects.
· Proactively engage in both the university and 
foundation communities, acting as a bridge builder
between Stanford and Foundation programs and 
staff; conduct one or more seminars at Stanford
pertaining to the research or analysis being 
undertaken; and attend forums or workshops at Stanford
that are related to the Research Fellow’s work.
An interim report summarizing the Research 
Fellow’s results to-date will be produced at the mid-point of the
fellowship and a final report summarizing the 
year's results will be submitted and a presentation of the
project process, outcomes and lessons learned 
will be shared to staff at the close of the fellowship period.
This position will be hired by and report to the 
Managing Director of the Leopold Leadership Program at
Woods and take day-to-day direction from the Foundation's Program Officers.
The Foundation will provide office space in Los 
Altos, CA, office equipment, IT support, and expense
reimbursement. Woods/Stanford University will 
administer the salary for this exempt position, medical
benefits, vacation, and sick time. No housing or 
relocation benefits are included. The Research Fellow will
have access to Stanford's library system, 
athletic facilities, and training opportunities. In addition, the
Research Fellow will have the opportunity to 
participate in Woods and Stanford University events and
environmental forums.
Qualifications
Please compose a thoughtful cover letter that 
describes your commitment to the mission of the Woods
Institute for the Environment and the C&S Program 
of the Foundation, and how your experience satisfies the
following:
· Extensive experience and/or graduate level 
education in natural, social or political sciences relevant to
Western Conservation issues
· Experience convening or interacting with diverse stakeholders
· Experience with program planning and strategy development
· Demonstrated ability to structure analysis, 
perform synthesis, and provide written reports and/or
presentations which meet project objectives and timelines
· Demonstrated ability to work with minimal 
direction and involvement by C&S staff
· Demonstrated strong initiative, 
self-motivation, and ability to efficiently manage multiple simultaneous
tasks and projects in diverse subprogram areas
· Intellectual agility and an ability to analyze, 
conduct research, think critically, and understand scientific
studies
· Demonstrated ability to apply judgment in 
ambiguous situations and make sound decisions with limited
information
· Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and verbal
· Demonstrated skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Preferred Start Date: July, 2008
Compensation: $66,000 annual salary plus benefits
Sponsor International Candidates: No
To Apply
AA/EOE. Email cover letter and resume by March 31 
to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Subject line: Research Fellow -
Western Conservation). No telephone calls please.