Hi Everyone. The Center for Biological Diversity has just posted announcements for three new positions:
Staff Scientist in Alaska and Arctic Protection Staff Scientist in Climate Change and Public Lands Climate Program Associate Full postings below. Job Opening Staff Scientist - Alaska and Arctic Protection The Center for Biological Diversity seeks a full-time Staff Scientist to work on biodiversity protection issues in and affecting Alaska and the Arctic. The Center is a national non-profit organization dedicated to protecting endangered species and wild places through science, policy, education, and environmental law. Particular emphasis of the Staff Scientist position will be advocating for the protection of vulnerable Arctic and sub-Arctic species such as seabirds, polar bears and other ice-dependent marine mammals in the face of global warming, offshore oil and gas development, industrial fishing, shipping and other emerging threats. The Staff Scientist will work closely with the Center's climate and oceans programs in developing and implementing actions and strategies focused on both reducing the Arctic melt and on adapting wildlife management to the changing conditions of a warming Arctic. Requirements for the position include an advanced degree in a relevant scientific field, excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, a demonstrated commitment to environmental protection, an ability to work with lawyers and other staff members as part of an effective team, and a strong work ethic. Familiarity with natural resource management and wildlife law desired. The Staff Scientist will be responsible for engaging in policy advocacy, interacting with local, state, and federal agencies, scientists, other environmental organizations and the public, drafting reports, comments, petitions and webtext, and doing media outreach. Frequent travel required. Salary for the Staff Scientist position is commensurate with other non-profit organizations and includes an excellent vacation and benefits package. Location for the Staff Scientist position is Anchorage, Alaska. Please send a cover letter, resume, references, and writing sample via email (no paper) to [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Attn: Staff Scientist". Position open until filled. No telephone calls please. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Job Opening: Staff Scientist Climate Change and Public Lands The Center for Biological Diversity seeks a full-time Staff Scientist to work as part of our Public Lands Program. The Center is a national non-profit organization dedicated to protecting endangered species and wild places through science, policy, education, and environmental law. The Centers Public Lands Program works to ensure that Americas public lands are protected, restored, and managed for the maximum benefit to our nations wildlife and ecosystems. The Staff Scientist will play a leading role in developing the Centers approach to managing public lands in a changing climate. The position is focused on ensuring that public lands are managed to optimize carbon storage and biodiversity protection and will involve scientific analyses, public policy advocacy, and education and outreach. Responsibilities: * Conduct rigorous scientific analyses on public land management and climate change, including: 1) identifying opportunities to increase carbon storage and reduce emissions by improving public land management; 2) analyzing options to help species survive a changing climate through better land management; and 3) documenting the connection between biodiversity protection and carbon storage. * Develop policy recommendations for managing public lands to optimize carbon storage and biodiversity protection; * Produce scientific and policy reports that highlight the Centers positions regarding public land management; * Undertake outreach to selected constituent groups to build support for improved management of public lands; * Conduct policy advocacy within Congress, the California State Legislature, and state and federal land management and regulatory agencies; and * Conduct public education and media outreach. Desired qualifications: * Ability to develop and implement rigorous analyses on the implications for carbon and biodiversity of federal land management; * Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; * Familiarity with federal land-use laws and climate change science and politics; * Experience in designing and implementing efforts to reform federal land management; * PhD or equivalent experience; and * Demonstrated commitment to environmental protection. Salary commensurate with experience and competitive with other non-profit organizations. Position includes an excellent vacation and benefits package. Located in Sacramento or San Francisco. Please send a cover letter, résumé, references, and writing sample via email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Position open until filled. Job Opening Climate Program Associate The Center for Biological Diversity seeks a full-time Climate Program Associate to work as part of our Climate Program. The Center is a national non-profit organization dedicated to protecting endangered species and wild places through science, policy, education, and environmental law. The Center's Climate Program works to protect endangered species and ecosystems by reducing greenhouse gas pollution and improving management for species most threatened by the climate crisis. The program has initiated a number of cases to enforce existing state and federal laws that already address global warming, as well as implementing administrative projects to protect species most at risk, including petitions to list species such as the polar bear, penguins, and reef-building corals under the Endangered Species Act due to global warming. The Climate Program Associate will be responsible for providing administrative and program support to the Climate Program Director, as well as drafting a wide range of climate related communications and interacting with the media, local, state, and federal agencies, other environmental organizations and the public. Some travel required. Requirements for the position include a university degree, three years related experience, excellent writing and speaking skills, a demonstrated commitment to environmental protection, scientific literacy, an ability to multi-task efficiently and to work well with others as a part of an effective team, and a strong work ethic. Familiarity with the scientific literature on climate change and familiarity with environmental law strongly preferred. Salary for the Climate Program Associate position is commensurate with other non-profit organizations and includes an excellent vacation and benefits package. Position to be located in our San Francisco office. Please send a cover letter, resume, references, and writing sample via email (no paper) to [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Attn: Climate Associate." Position open until filled. No telephone calls please. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
