Green Jobs

For students interested in wetland habitat restoration, community outreach, and environmental education.

NRG Energy is seeking candidates with a career interest in ecology and need field experience for career development. NRG is the new name for the electric generating company formerly known as Houston Lighting & Power Company. NRG has a facility in Baytown, the EcoCenter, which is used as a wetland plant nursery, and community outreach facility. We also support power plant environmental activities. The work at the EcoCenter is typically physical, outside, and dirty. Activities range from mowing to public speaking, boat maintenance, and night-time alligator surveys. The position is temporary and will require some work on weekends. It pays $13/hour for a 40 hour week for 14 weeks. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, be able to pass a background check and pass a drug screen. If your interest remains high please call 713 553 6433 or email at breck.sacra@nrgenergy.com.

Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge is seeking summer employment applications from young men and women ages 15 to 18. Two positions will be available through the Youth Conservation Corps program. No prior experience is necessary but participants must be citizens of the United States. Crew members will work 40 hours per week for $ 7.25 an hour starting June 14th through August 6th. Hours of work will be Monday thru Friday from 7:30 AM till 4:00 PM. Work will be conducted outside and will be physically demanding. Individuals selected must have transportation to and from the refuge office, located at 1351 N. Main, Liberty, Texas. Typical duties will include trail maintenance, boundary line posting, fence construction, building construction, and various restoration and maintenance projects. Educational field trips and training sessions will also be included.

Selection will be on a random basis from the list of qualified applicants. Young adults interested in wildlife careers, summer employment, or job experience are encouraged to apply. For applications or more information please contact the Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 10015, Liberty, TX, 77575 or call 936-336-9786. Applications are due by April 9, 2101, and can be mailed, faxed, or brought to the office. The fax number is 936-336-9847.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal federal agency responsible for conserving, protecting and enhancing fish and wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

Contact: Bonnie Campisi or Stuart Marcus, 936-336-9786

Title: GO GREEN Career and Resource Fair
Location: Harris County Department of Education Building, 6300 Irvington Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77022
Description: Vice Mayor Pro – Tem Gonzalez and SER Jobs for Progress is pleased to announce the first GO GREEN Career and Resource Fair on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Harris County Department of Education Building located at 6300 Irvington Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77022. The Go Green Career and Resource Fair will explore environmentally friendly ways to reduce energy costs and promote sustainability. Additionally, SER Jobs for Progress will provide information about career opportunities in the Green Collar Industry. The Green Jobs Training Project provides specialized training in Solar / Thermal Panel Installation, Weatherization, and more!

The event will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Harris Department of Education Building, 6300 Irvington Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77022.

For more information about this event, please call (713) 773-6000 or email: info@serhouston.org.

Start Time: 09:00 am
Date: 2010-03-06
End Time: 12:00 pm

The Donor Development Coordinator is expected to cultivate strong relationships with potential business, corporate and community organization donors, and is responsible for achieving Armand Bayou Nature Center donor development objectives by 1) creating a system for contacting local
businesses to propose corporate sponsorships, and 2) establishing personal contacts with appropriate local business owners and managers to invite sponsorship contributions from beyond our current heavy emphasis on the petrochemical sector.  Satisfactory performance will be measured as success in diversifying support sources and increasing donor support levels.  The position is open now, and is a full-time, exempt employee.  Salary is negotiable depending on experience.  The preferred candidates will have strong marketing and professional selling skills.  More information about Armand Bayou Nature Center, and a complete job description, is available at www.abnc.org.  No phone calls please.  Resumes may be submitted by mail or email to tom@abnc.org.

The Valley Land Fund is a 501(c) (3) non-profit land trust based in McAllen, Texas, and is looking for an Executive Director to manage the organization’s day-to-day operations and land protection program. The Valley Land Fund (VLF) seeks an experienced leader with vision and passion in land conservation with a background of accomplishment to develop and maintain all aspects of a comprehensive operation and land conservation program in South Texas. The Executive Director will work with an active Board of Directors and is responsible for day-to-day administration of the VLF. The Executive Director serves as the public face of VLF and is responsible for ensuring the VLF’s legal and ethical obligations as a charitable organization, partner, and property owner.More information at the Valley Land Trust website.

Spend two weeks of your summer in some of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the United States. The Woods Project will be taking 140 low-income high school students to backpack and camp in Yosemite National Park and Donner Pass July 17th-31st. As a Woods Project volunteer, you will be changing the life of a teen and yourself this summer. Combine your vacation with community service. Do what you like to do and see how rewarding it is for you and the kids. We depend on our volunteers to help make these programs unforgettable for our students. We hope you will consider
joining us this summer. More at http://www.thewoodsproject.org.

Title: TAEP Young Professionals Networking
Location: Red Onion: Mexican Grill at 13147 Northwest Freeway #140, 77040
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Description: This is the monthly meeting in which young environmental professionals meet and network with other young professionals in a relaxed atmosphere.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2010-01-07

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1. The Texas Water Resources Institute has a Project Manager position available located in College Station, TX. (more…)

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1. The Galveston Bay Foundation seeks TMDL Water Quality Outreach Specialist. Closing Date September 18, 2009. Facilitate the development of the Implementation Plan for Six Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for Bacteria in Waters of the Upper Gulf Coast.  (more…)

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1. NEW! The Galveston Bay Foundation seeks TMDL Water Quality Outreach Specialist. Closing Date September 18, 2009. Facilitate the development of the Implementation Plan for Six Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for Bacteria in Waters of the Upper Gulf Coast.  (more…)

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1. NEW! The Gulf Restoration Network is looking for volunteer interns for the 2009 fall semester. There are positions as a GRN Outreach Intern, Media and Communications Intern, Graphic Design Intern, New Media and Internet Organizing Intern, Oil and Gas Accountability Campaign Intern, Save Our Cypress Grassroots Organizing Intern, Healthy Waters Intern, Healthy Fisheries Intern, Natural Storm Defenses Intern, and Global Warming Intern. (more…)

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1. City of Houston seeks Administrative Specialist to Adminsiter REEP Weatherization Program. Administers the Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) weatherization program daily operations and works with REEP team to ensure program is meeting its weatherization goals. Assists with applicant eligibility verification. (more…)

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1. City of Houston seeks Administrative Specialist to Adminsiter REEP Weatherization Program. Administers the Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) weatherization program daily operations and works with REEP team to ensure program is meeting its weatherization goals. Assists with applicant eligibility verification. (more…)

1. NEW! St. Catherine’s Montessori seeks a full or part time outdoor project facilitator. The Montessori school is LEED certified and has one adolescent community (30+ students), 4 elementary classrooms, 4 primary classrooms and 1 toddler class. (more…)

1. City of Houston seeks Administrative Specialist to Adminsiter REEP Weatherization Program. Administers the Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) weatherization program daily operations and works with REEP team to ensure program is meeting its weatherization goals. Assists with applicant eligibility verification. (more…)

1. NEW! City of Houston seeks Administrative Specialist to Adminsiter REEP Weatherization Program. Administers the Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) weatherization program daily operations and works with REEP team to ensure program is meeting its weatherization goals. (more…)

1. Houston Endowment Seeks Grant Officer. Houston Endowment supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions that improve life for the people of greater Houston. (more…)