Green Jobs

Air Alliance Houston, the Houston region’s leading health and clean air environmental advocacy non-profit, is hiring a full-time Development Director to manage stewardship of current donors and increase the organization’s donor base through direct appeals, fundraising events and other means. Responsibilities include providing the inspiration and drive to achieve ambitious fundraising goals and creative projects; rebuilding relationships with lapsed donors and growing and maintaining a pool of major prospects; and preparing, in coordination with the Treasurer and Executive Director, the annual development office budget. Interested applicants should send complete resume and cover letter to hiring@airalliancehouston.org.

Memorial Park Conservancy seeks a Development Director. The Development Director will be responsible for creating (in collaboration with the board and key staff members) and implementing MPC’s fund development strategy in order to assure organizational sustainability. Job duties encompass foundation funding, public funding, corporate funding and funding from individuals, public relations, and more. Please submit resumes to nsullivan@memorialparkconservancy.org and reference “Development Director” in the subject. More about Memorial Park Conservancy at http://www.memorialparkconservancy.org/.

Empower Houston Leaders Project, a Texans Together initiative, is looking for a Community organizer who is ready to help develop community leaders and work together to organize projects in disengaged communities for justice and equality. Responsibilities include facilitating Empower Houston Leaders Program classes, recruiting volunteers for civic engagement projects, developing and training community leaders, conducting meetings with community members, and more. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to info@texanstogether.org.

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is seeking a Trash Bash Intern that will perform day to day activities in support of the River, Lakes, Bays and Bayous Trash Bash. Duties may include communicating with regional coordinators any updates, deadlines or deliverables, assisting in gathering sponsorships for event, planning and coordinating regional cleanup event of approximately 6,500 people at 17 different sites, and more. To learn more or to apply, visit http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/.

The Texas Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects is requesting proposals for an Executive Director to manage day‐to‐day Chapter functions and provide related services. The Executive Director will essentially be the one person who can perform the required contract services on a regular and ongoing basis, and who in effect will become “the public face” of the organization, supporting the President, the other elected officers, and the board of directors (“Executive Committee” or “ExCOM”) of TXASLA in their volunteer duties. Electronic submittals must be emailed by 5:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, March 15, 2012 to margaret@asakurarobinson.com or delivered to ASLA TX Chapter, Attn: Margaret Robinson, 1902 Washington Ave., Suite A, Houston, TX 77009. For more information about the organization, visit http://www.texasasla.org/.

Houston Parks Board, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating, improving, and protecting the parkland in the Greater Houston region, is seeking an Advocacy Manager. The Advocacy Manager’s duties include assisting in influencing outcomes and decisions related to the allocation of public and private resources; supporting increasing awareness of the significance of greenspace for the Houston Region; and scheduling, coordinating, attending, and documenting all Advocacy & Outreach Committee meetings. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: Roksan Okan-Vick, Executive Director Houston Parks Board, 300 North Post Oak Lane, Houston, Tx. 77024; Fax: 713-942-7664 (no phone calls or emails please).

Bayou Land Conservancy is seeking a Conservation Lands Biologist to collect and provide technical and scientific information for the conservation of lands and bayou systems in the Houston Region. The biologist will perform fieldwork, including ecosystem assessment, field monitoring, and management and research duties associated with wildlife habitat and water quality preservation. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and leading teams of volunteers, preparing biological technical reports, mapping, and interacting with landowners as well as regulatory agencies. If interested, email a resume and cover letter to info@bayouland.org. For more information about the Bayou Land Conservancy, visit http://bayoulandconservancy.org/.

Application Deadline: Open until filled
Contact: Marc Reid, Coastal Sanctuaries Manager
Application: Send resume and cover letter to mreid@houstonaudubon.org, no phone calls.
Summary: The Sanctuaries Steward will assist in the day-to-day operations of Houston Audubon’s sanctuaries (3,400 acres) on the Upper Texas Coast. One to two years experience required in either volunteer management or staff supervision; invasive plant species control; park operations; or project management. Excellent physical condition required. Demonstrated ability to perform hard physical work for extended periods. Preferred skills include experience with chainsaws, power tools, tractors, shredders, ATVs and other tools, including GIS and GPS. A bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
Location: Upper Texas Coast.
Salary: $25,000 – $35,000 depending on educational background and professional qualifications.
Terms: 40 hours/week full-time position. Health, retirement, and vacation benefits included. Travel and overnight stays between Houston Audubon sanctuaries is required; expenses between sanctuaries will be reimbursed.
For more information about Houston Audubon, go to www.houstonaudubon.org.

The Recycling and Sustainability Intern part-time position is approximately 8-12 hours per week (probably two 4-6-hr days per week) at $15/hour. A workspace in the Environmental Health Service (in BCM Main, One Baylor Plaza) and a BCM email account will be provided. This person will work with Rock Morille, PE, senior director of Facility Services, and Winifred Hamilton, PhD, director of the Environmental Health Service, to provide support for BCM’s recycling and sustainability efforts, including but not limited to overseeing BCM Recycles! volunteers; implementing improvements to the program ; and preparing the reports. This person would also oversee BCM’s effort in the nationwide competition, RecycleMania. Interested applicants should apply directly at https://www.medschooljobs.org/ by searching the vacancy number: 215634SV or by searching via Department: Medicine: General Medicine.

This position will be responsible for developing and leading outreach efforts related to GBF’s conservation programs, including habitat (marsh, oyster reef, etc.) restoration projects, the living shorelines program, and land preservation initiatives. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as education, biology, environmental science, or public affairs, with a graduate degree preferred; one to three years of professional experience in conservation advocacy; excellent written and oral communication skills; comfort with being in the field in bay environments, with previous field experience a plus; technical skills, such as basic webpage editing and video editing, preferred; among others. More information is available at http://galvbay.org/aboutus_jobs.html. To apply, email resume and any supporting materials to csmith@galvbay.org by January 30, 2012.

Texas Campaign for the Environment (TCE) is an organization dedicated to empowering Texans to fight pollution through sustained grassroots organizing campaigns that shift corporate and governmental environmental policy. TCE is seeking a strategically-minded activist for the Program Director position in Austin. There is a strong preference for someone with field and/or phone canvass experience. Good speaking, listening and writing skills are a must. Some of the duties of the Program Director include leading efforts to translate the success of the canvass operations into effective campaigns that get results by convincing government and corporate decision-makers to take the positions and actions TCE advances, educating and motivating the canvass staff and management, and involving them in TCE’s campaigns. Please submit resume and cover letter by January 10, 2012. More at http://www.texasenvironment.org/jobs.cfm.

The Student Conservation Association’s Houston Conservation Collaborative is seeking a full-time intern desiring exposure to all facets of non-profit work to be placed with The Woods Project. The term of the internship shall be approximately January 1 through June 1, 2012. Significant duties will include development and execution of activities related to a late spring public event for The Woods Project including: coordinating the actual event, solicitation of corporate donors, and development and distribution of material related to recruiting of individual donors, walkers, walk teams, and volunteers; development and implementation of strategies related to expansion of The Woods Project’s public profile; and assisting the Director of Operations and Programming in tasks related to publicity, public profile, and general operations. The successful candidate will be 18 or older, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and be able to take on significant projects without intense supervision. Benefits include a $200/week stipend, a $40/week commuting allowance, possible AmeriCorps Education Award, and eligibility for medical benefits. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Christine Mansfield at houstonintern2@thesca.org.

Big Thicket Association (BTA) Executive Director Position. The Big Thicket Association, a non-profit, 501-C3 environmental organization, is seeking an individual to coordinate and manage a budget and the conservation programs in the Big Thicket region.  The applicant must have a combination of education and experience in environmental affairs.  This position requires grant writing and fundraising, along with good organization and communication skills. The position is part-time (30 hours per week) with a salary range of $27,000 to $36,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. This position is based at the Field Research Station in Saratoga, Texas.  See the job description on the BTA website at www.btatx.org. Applicants should email their credentials, resume and questions to J. Ruppel at j8ruppel@gt.rr.com.  This information is due by Monday, December 19, 2011.

The Student Conservation Association’s Houston Conservation Collaborative is seeking a full-time intern desiring exposure to all facets of non-profit work to be placed with The Woods Project. The term of the internship shall be approximately January 1 through June 1, 2012. Significant duties will include: 1) Development and execution of activities related to a late spring public event for The Woods Project including: coordinating the actual event, solicitation of corporate donors, and development and distribution of material related to recruiting of individual donors, walkers, walk teams, and volunteers 2) Development and implementation of strategies related to expansion of The Woods Project’s public profile 3) Assisting the Director of Operations and Programming in tasks related to publicity, public profile, and general operations The successful candidate will be 18 or older, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and be able to take on significant projects without intense supervision. Benefits include a $200/week stipend, a $40/week commuting allowance, possible AmeriCorps Education Award, and eligibility for medical benefits. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Christine Mansfield at houstonintern2@thesca.org<mailto:houstonintern2@thesca.org>.

Texas Campaign for the Environment is the state’s largest environmental organization, leading the fight for clean air, clean water and healthier neighborhoods. TCE empowers communities and individuals one by one, bringing them news and information where they live. Texas Campaign for the Environment is looking for community organizers that are committed to protecting public health and the environment. For more information and to download an application, visit http://www.texasenvironment.org/jobs.cfm. To apply, send a resume and application to Alejandro@texasenvironment.org.

The Project Manager of the Memorial Park Conservancy (MPC) is responsible for implementation of the forestry management plan of Memorial Park. The project manager will be working primarily in the field, and the responsibilities include ensuring that forestry and conservation matters related to Memorial Park are consistent with MPC’s mission and goals, acting as liaison among MPC, HPARD and the Forestry Plan Consultant(s) and contractors to facilitate effective implementation of Forestry Plan, working with Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) staff to identify and plan needed forest management activities, and locating native trees for the regeneration of Memorial Park’s forest. To apply, submit qualifications to Nancy Sullivan, Memorial Park Conservancy, Inc., P.O. 131024, Houston, Texas 77219 or electronically to nsullivan@memorialparkconservancy.org by November 30, 2011.

The Rice Design Alliance, a community outreach organization of the Rice School of Architecture, is known for its excellent public lecture programs presented at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; architecture tours; charrettes; civic forums; and special events. The RDA Assistant Director for Programs is responsible for the planning and management of RDA programs and works with Rice School of Architecture faculty, Program Committee volunteers, and fellow staff members to present excellent learning opportunities and special events for its 2000-plus members and the general public. More information and the application is available at https://jobs.rice.edu/.