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JOB POSTINGS
The Ashokan Center: Outdoor Educators
Salary Range: $15/hr on-site, $17/hr off-site
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The Ashokan Center seeks positive, communicative people who thrive in a collaborative work environment, and have a love of the natural world and a passion for sharing it with children. Specialized knowledge and teaching experience in outdoor education, local ecology, NY State history, music and art are strongly desirable. Both full-time positions and on-call positions are available. Full-time educators work Monday through Friday and occasional weekends. Housing is available for full-time educators, and occasionally for on-call educators who have a long commute. Our programs run during the school year. Fall training usually begins in late August and spring training in early February.
The Ashokan Center: Publicist & Marketing Manager
Salary Range: Not Listed
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The Ashokan Center seeks a positive, communicative individual who enjoys collaborating across generations with creative artists, educators, and event organizers. Applicants with a strong background in communications, media, writing, and technology are encouraged to apply. The Publicist & Marketing Manager will include strategizing and implementing all Ashokan organic and paid social media posts and ads; supporting the Events, Education, and Development departments by writing content for website and email campaigns including monthly events newsletter, quarterly education newsletter, and fundraising appeals.
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies: Ecological Project Assistant (temporary)
Salary: $18-$20/hour depending on experience
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The Cary Institute is seeking a temporary Ecological Project Assistant to work onsite part-time, generally about 10-20 (or 30) hours per week or full-time for summer 2023. The projects, Stressed Out Soils and DRAGNet investigate how multiple, interacting, global change factors shaped, and continue to shape, soil microbiome communities and functions. Collectively, this work will enhance our knowledge of how global change influences soil nutrient cycling, carbon storage, and ecosystem resilience, while also providing key information on how soil microbial and invertebrate communities shape soil health. The project assistant would work closely with the supervisor to support on-going field projects as well as help lead an independent research project including monitoring CO2 emissions, identifying and categorizing invertebrate communities, managing data and statistics, and working with the Data Manager to support development of potential new projects. This position is temporary, seasonal, hourly, non-exempt and unbenefited.
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies: Postdoctoral Associate in Tropical Forest Ecology
Salary: $70,000
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The Cary Institute is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join “Gigante”, an NSF- and NERC-funded project. Giant trees dominate the tropical forest carbon cycle, yet almost nothing is known about the factors controlling their mortality. This position will help unravel the rates and drivers underlying the mortality of the largest tropical trees. The postdoc will take a leading role in coordinating a large team as we implement a novel approach integrating high-frequency drone flights with field campaigns to quantify the agents and risk factors underlying the mortality of giant tropical trees. Gigante will prioritize opportunities for the postdoc to lead high-impact papers, while encouraging them to pursue their own ideas, develop new skills, and engage in professional development activities (e.g., conferences, student mentoring, educational programs). This is a full time, exempt, fully benefitted, salaried position for one year, and it is renewable for two additional years contingent upon successful performance.
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies: Ecology Substitute Camp Instructors (on-call, temporary)
Salary: $18-$21/hour
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Cary Institute is accepting applications for two, seasonal, temporary, on-call substitute positions starting on or after June 26 and concluding September 1 (up to 40 hours/week) in Millbrook, NY. Substitute Camp Instructors will work with the Education Program Leader and Full-time Camp Instructors to implement all aspects of the Cary Institute Summer Ecology Day Camp for children in grades 2-8. Camp activities include ecology experiments in streams, forests, ponds and fields, games, arts & crafts, and hiking on our 2000-acre property in New York’s Hudson Valley. CPR/First Aid Certification required, must have a strong background in ecology, and experience teaching school children.
Columbia Land Conservancy: Communications + Outreach Associate
Salary Range: $45,000
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CLC seeks an enthusiastic communicator to bring people together around land conservation issues digitally and in person. In this role, you’ll be responsible for owning the day-to-day of CLC’s social media, organizing events for supporters and friends, and collecting and telling stories about CLC’s impact.
eDesign Dynamics: Junior Civil/Water Resources Engineer (temporary + full-time)
Salary Range: Not Listed
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eDesign Dynamics (EDD) is seeking a full-time temporary civil/water resources engineer with 0-5 years of experience to join our small and innovative firm. The position involves engineering design, CAD drafting, field work, and data analysis in the fields of stormwater, wastewater, water supply, transportation, ecological restoration, and coastal resilience. The ideal candidate will be technically savvy, and capable of taking ownership of a project so that it is completed within strict deadlines and budgets. Applicants should be self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented. Excellent analytical, verbal, and writing skills are a must. BS in engineering, with relative coursework in hydrology, hydraulics, open-channel flow is required. This position will be based out of the New York office (though remote work is allowed) and is full-time and temporary with an anticipated duration of 3-6 months, with potential of being hired into a permanent position.
Environmental Advocates of New York: Executive Director
Salary Range: $180,000 to $210,000
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EANY seeks a dynamic, committed, and visionary Executive Director who will build upon the organization’s strong reputation and impact as both leader and partner in securing the healthy and safe climate, air, water, and communities that New Yorkers deserve. Reporting to the Board, the Executive Director will oversee the day-to-day operations and be the external face of EANY.
Groundwork Hudson Valley: Climate Resilience Program Associate
Salary: $50,000
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Groundwork Hudson Valley is seeking a new associate to support the development and growth of our emerging Climate Resilience Program. The Climate Resilience Associate will report directly to the Climate Resilience Manager and will support the ongoing work on three main projects:
- Climate Safe Neighborhoods – Working to promote local climate adaptation and resilience projects and policies by organizing and empowering Yonkers communities that are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Groundwork Hudson Valley has established and runs the Climate Safe Yonkers Task Force comprised of community members working to accomplish these goals.
- The Saw Mill River Coalition - A dynamic partnership of community groups, government agencies, municipalities, and businesses committed to revitalizing and protecting the Saw Mill River through local stewardship projects and county-wide watershed planning.
- The Yonkers Greenway – A Rail-to-Trail project, designed to be a 2-mile walking/biking path and bike lanes connecting downtown Yonkers with New York City. Groundwork Hudson Valley is working in partnership with the City of Yonkers as the environmental and community liaison for the project.
Hudsonia: Director of the Biodiversity Resources Center
Salary: $50,000
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Hudsonia seeks to hire a Director of the Biodiversity Resources Center to conduct ecological research, perform biodiversity assessments, speak and write for both scientific and educated lay audiences, and lead an education program for municipal agencies, land trusts, and others involved in decision-making about land use and conservation. The successful candidate will be involved in biological field and lab work, preparation of grant proposals, project reports, scientific papers, and News from Hudsonia, and will lead an education program that brings conservation science to regional decision-makers through webinars, in-person workshops, and written materials. The position is year-round, full-time, on-site with the possibility of hybrid work, and may require rigorous field work, and sometimes evening and weekend public programs. This annual starting salary for this position will be in the vicinity of $50,000 plus benefits including fully paid health insurance and a flexible work environment.
Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail: Capitol Projects Manager
Salary: $85,000-$95,000
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The Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail, Inc. seeks a Capital Project Manager responsible for advancing the Fjord Trail capital projects through design development, zoning, site plan approvals, permit coordination, bidding, and construction as needed. The Capital Project Manager needs to be a highly organized multitasker with a strong background in zoning, land use approvals, and capital projects; a positive, can-do attitude; and a commitment to the environment and outdoor recreation. The Capital Project Manager will be responsible for advancing multiple capital projects simultaneously, working with the HHFT Owners Representative and design team on day-to-day design development as well as ensuring meaningful public engagement at appropriate stages.
Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail: Community + Visitor Relations Manager
Salary: $65,000-$75,000
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Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail seeks a Community & Visitor Relations Manager to coordinate community engagement, grow a network of volunteers, and develop interpretive and public programs in support of HHFT’s mission. At the core of this is forging collaborations with community groups and individuals to help bring to life the many stories of the park and the region – historical, natural, cultural, artistic, and educational – through interpretation, events, and programming. The Community & Visitor Relations Manager needs to be a highly organized creative multi-tasker with excellent people skills; a positive, can-do attitude; and a commitment to the environment and outdoor recreation. Manager will be responsible for developing, and then managing day-to-day, all front facing visitor programs including hikes and workshops, public events and exhibitions, children’s environmental education opportunities, a robust volunteer network, and the Fjord Trail’s interpretation program on-land, at the visitor center, and digitally.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Hudson River Estuary Program Manager
Salary: $88,161 to $111,111
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Manage the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Hudson River Estuary Program (Estuary Program) and all aspects of the interdisciplinary scientific work and related outreach. Work collaboratively with multiple DEC Divisions, the Hudson River Estuary Management Advisory Committee (the Advisory Committee), and other research partners to implement a program that monitors and improves the benefits of the Hudson River Estuary, including water resource conservation, climate resilience and natural resource conservation throughout the watershed. Represent DEC on boards and councils as assigned. Develop adaptive management strategies and programs and evaluate the effectiveness of scientific and outreach programs for management of the resources of the estuary and its watershed.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Hudson River Estuary Program Manager
Salary: $88,161 to $111,111
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Manage the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve (the Reserve) and responsible for implementing all aspects of the Reserve’s interdisciplinary, scientific work and related outreach, education, and conservation projects. The role will encompass strategic planning, coordination with partners, management of the Norrie Point Environmental Center, implementing educational programs and trainings, engaging students, laboratory operation, Hudson River stewardship/restoration, and research.
Hudson River Foundation: Project Associate
Salary: $55,000
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The Hudson River Foundation (HRF) seeks a colleague inspired to apply their analytical, communications, and administrative skills to enhance the understanding and management of the Hudson River Estuary. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team-based environment and a staff that is dedicated to achieving impacts in their individual work and through a variety of collaborative estuary research and management programs. The HRF seeks a 2-year commitment from the Project Associate.
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University: Education Program Assistant
Salary Range: $52,400-$52,400
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The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University located in Palisades, New York, is seeking an Education Program Assistant for a full-time opportunity. The Education Program Assistant provides support for the Senior Staff Associate who leads environmental education programs by delivering existing programs, materials and activities, as well as collaborating on the development of new materials for use with school groups, community events, and professional development workshops for teachers. Work includes program development, curriculum and instruction, public outreach, creation of educational resources, website design, new program planning and promotion, and fostering community outreach. This is for a full-time, temporary opportunity. Excellent communication skills, experience with education programs and field science, environmental science background with marine science a plus. BS degree preferred.
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University: Marine Science Systems Technician
Salary: Not listed
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The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University is seeking a Marine Science Systems Technician-1. The Marine Science Systems Technician-1 (MSST-1) serves as a sound source and deck systems Jr. Operator at sea on board the academic research vessel R/V Marcus G Langseth. This incumbent will participate in instrument operation, data collection and data management on all systems throughout the vessel and will maintain shipboard computer network, hardware, and software systems throughout the vessel. The Technician assist with on-campus in addition to on-vessel work, including equipment maintenance on the vessel, general “house-keeping” tasks in the various instrument and science labs on the vessel, inventory keeping, stores loading.
Mohonk Preserve: Director of Conservation Programs
Application Deadline: July 2
Salary Range: $80,000-84,000
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Mohonk Preserve is seeking a senior-level manager with enthusiasm for science-driven conservation to lead our Conservation Programs department. The Director will be a member of the Leadership team, and provide vision, leadership and oversight for conservation initiatives; actively promotes interdepartmental collaboration and leads interdepartmental projects involving climate change, advocacy, and other topics. The Director will be responsible for planning, managing, budgeting, and implementation of conservation programs, which includes staff specialized in land protection and conservation science, oversee research partnerships, scientific observations and applied management programs to have maximum impact on our mission and goals; and manage all aspects of acquisition and ownership of land and land rights.
Mohonk Preserve: Trailhead Rangers (Seasonal + Part-Time)
Salary Range: $15-$17 per hour based on experience
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Mohonk Preserve is seeking Trailhead Rangers to join the Visitor Experience Department to welcome guests to the Preserve, collect fees and sell memberships, provide visitors with information and directions, and and to develop a working knowledge of the Preserve and Mountain House. Applicants should have excellent communication and customer service skills, a valid driver's license, and experience using Microsoft Office, e-mail, and remote work platforms such as Zoom and Teams.
Mohonk Preserve: GIS + Land Monitoring Technician (Seasonal + Temporary)
Salary Range: $20/hour (with a maximum of 1,540 hours)
Application Deadline: July 21, 2023
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Mohonk Preserve is seeking a technician with GIS, GPS/mobile application mapping experience and the ability to read and evaluate the landscape. The GIS & Land Monitoring Technician is responsible for GIS dataset development, maintenance and deployment for use in ArcGIS mobile applications, the review and integration of archival datasets, as well as assisting with training and/or developing training guides for Mohonk Preserve staff utilizing ArcGIS mobile applications. Duties also include the physical patrol, maintenance and documentation of a portion of the preserve’s 80-plus miles of fee property boundary, as well as the conservation easements in the Preserve’s portfolio, cartographic production and related tasks.
National Wildlife Federation: Lead Architect
Salary: $85,000-$100,000
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To support our mission, we are seeking a Lead Architect to join our Innovation and Partnerships team. This position will lead NWF’s national hub of landscape design services that integrate an environmental vision of natural resource management and sustainability, elevate diverse community values, and foster access to and stewardship of the natural world. Responsible for landscape architecture, planning and project management services for a wide variety of private and public partners, this individual will curate messaging and marketing strategies that further build a national movement for equitable access to sustainable, biologically diverse and healthy outdoor spaces that benefit wildlife and foster a connection with nature for all ages. This position is remote with travel a few times per year.
National Wildlife Federation: Dana Alston Environmental Justice Fellowship
Compensation: $25/hour + benefits (full-time)
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The Dana Alston Environmental Justice Fellowship Program is named after an environmental justice leader who was instrumental in the development of the environmental justice movement and became both a leader and supporter. The program aims to develop and prepare environmental justice leaders by providing meaningful and impactful experiences in our environmental justice program. Through the program, we aim to harness and hone our fellowship recipients’ skills, knowledge, and tools to advance environmental justice policies and practices from the hyperlocal to the national level. Fellows will either receive a specific project or co-create their scope of work, in collaboration with the program leadership. This will include a vision for the project, clear goals and outcomes, and the creation of effective products that can be utilized in a variety of ways.
NEIWPCC: Road Stream Crossing Implementation Specialist
Salary: $55,000-$70,000
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NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst based in New Paltz with the Hudson River Estuary Program to work with local, state and federal natural resource and transportation agencies to inform and encourage the implementation of roadway projects that mitigate impacts to aquatic resources and localized flood risks. You will use data from road stream crossing (RSX) assessments and management plans to proactively assist local highway departments implement and construct replacements for RSX that are undersized and are barriers to aquatic organism passage (AOP). You will identify local priorities and advance them to construction, advance dam removal by working with dam owners and partners, and track project metrics. You will also become a trained leader in AOP assessments to meet emerging RSX needs, maintain a strong understanding of RSX funding opportunities to advance aquatic resource priorities, and assist with riparian restoration and water quality monitoring in the lower Hudson River Watershed.
NEIWPCC: HRECOS Coordinator
Salary: $55,000-$75,000
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NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst based in Staatsburg with the Hudson River Estuary Program to serve as the coordinator for the Hudson River Environmental Conditions Observing System (HRECOS), which provides real-time water quality data from monitoring activities in the Hudson River basin to be used by a variety of stakeholders for environmental management, research, educational and recreational needs in the region. As a NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst, you will work with the HRECOS management team and other Estuary and basin partners to continue to develop the network, both in the number of stations and in the data products available through the HRECOS website, and to expand the use and application of the data. You will also manage HRECOS water quality and meteorological stations, assist in implementing the Clean Water targets of the Estuary Action Agenda, plan and lead HRECOS network meetings, conduct site visits, coordinate with NYS Division of Water, create and manage public-facing products, and manage the HRECOS supplies and budget in cooperation with other program staff.
NEIWPCC: HRECOS Coordinator
Salary: $57,000-$73,000
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NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst based in Middletown, NY to collaborate with municipal stakeholders and community leaders to develop and implement plans to protect drinking water sources throughout the Metropolitan Region of New York state. As a NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst, you will become an essential member of the Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2). You will work with municipal leaders, water operators, consultants, local health departments and other community stakeholders to develop DWSP2 plans and provide technical assistance during plan implementation. You will collect, analyze, and maintain environmental data to inform recommendations and prepare technical documentation for a variety of stakeholders and for external outreach. You will utilize GIS to create community maps and will be a resource to for questions related to sources of drinking water and locations of possible contamination. You will also assist with other tasks related to water supply protection, such as water quality sampling, database management, data analysis, performing sanitary surveys or capacity assessments for public water systems.
NEIWPCC: Environmental Engineer - Capital Replacement Program
Salary: $61,000-$90,000
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NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Engineer to assist in managing the assessment, replacement, and maintenance of certain wastewater treatment infrastructure that is required to be installed and maintained in the New York City water supply watershed. Position responsibilities will include: site inspections, meet with wastewater treatment plant owners, review contract documents and scopes of work for eligible projects, and coordinate with compliance staff. You will be responsible for preparing and reviewing internal and external progress reports pursuant to the Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD), Memorandum of Agreement, and other Agency requirements. You will also be responsible for managing multiple databases for tracking and monitoring program accomplishments, contract budgets, project coordination, payments, and related documentation.
NEWIPCC: Environmental Engineer - Permit Writer
Salary: $61,000-$77,000
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NEIWPCC is seeking two full-time Environmental Engineers to serve as a State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit Writers, and to ensure compliance with regulations, polices, and procedures to further protect source water throughout the state. Both new NEIWPCC Environmental Engineers will educate their representatives, engineers and various members of the public on municipal and industrial wastewater discharge SPDES permits within Source Water Protection areas to ensure SPDES permits are up-to-date and include effluent limitations necessary to protect public water supplies. They will also assist with SPDES permit development and permit renewals and will conduct water quality and effluent evaluations at wastewater treatment facilities. They will review engineering reports, plans, and specifications for industrial and municipal wastewater treatment systems and facilities and recommend these plans for approval. They will also assist in development of guidance around emerging contaminants data collection and reporting, and assessment of data for incorporation into permitting strategies.
Northern Forest Canoe Trail + Adirondack Council: Headwaters Coordinator (Part-Time)
Salary: $20,000-$24,000 (20/hours per week)
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The Headwaters Coordinator will be a first of its kind temporary, part-time contract position, based in the Raquette Lake Watershed within the Adirondack Park. This role will serve as an ambassador for the lake associations in the region, identifying new and creative ways to engage and communicate with the public. The person hired will help build the capacity of lake associations to share critical information about invasive species prevention, Leave No Trace, responsible recreation/tourism, and other key stewardship messaging. This collaborative effort will result in a unified communications strategy helping local businesses, governments, and other partners to improve conservation and community outcomes. This position will be a part-time independent contractor position, with 20 hours per week anticipated.
Palisades Park Conservancy: New York Programs Manager
Deadline: Monday, July 17
Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000
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Reporting to the Executive Director, the New York Program Manager will expand the Conservancy’s capacity by supporting a variety of programs and initiatives across the Palisades Interstate Park’s New York region. Most of the Palisades system is in New York, which is home to 20 out of 21 parks and most of our historic sites. The Manager will oversee discrete short and long-term projects at different sites including marketing and curation of a centralized program and event calendar; community and partner engagement initiatives; and supporting planning and design projects. The Manager should have the ability to strategically prioritize and shift between multiple parallel project areas and goals.
River Network: Drinking Water Program Director
Salary Range: $80,000-$85,000
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River Network seeks an experienced candidate to oversee our work to increase access to clean, safe, and affordable drinking water nationwide by growing the capacity and connectedness of our network to advance equitable drinking water policies and practices to ensure sustainable drinking water access for all. The Drinking Water Program Director will lead a training and research team focused on building the capacity of grassroots advocates to increase equity in clean drinking water access. This role will provide strategic oversight of the organization’s drinking water work, including fundraising, budget and team management, and ensure programs and activities are in line with the organization's strategic plan and network priorities (learn more about their drinking water work). The role is fully remote.
Riverkeeper: Science Director
Salary Range: $90,00-$120,000
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Riverkeeper is seeking an experienced scientist with vision to fill the role of Science Director, a new position that will redesign Riverkeeper’s water quality monitoring programs, and oversee its Habitat Restoration Program. A member of Riverkeeper’s management team, the Science Director will have a high-profile voice on water quality issues, including climate impacts, affecting the Hudson River and its tributaries, and associated drinking water supplies. In addition to demonstrated water quality science knowledge, the position requires strong strategic planning, stakeholder and partner collaboration, management, and data communications skills. The position requires a command of scientific issues related to recreational and drinking water quality, as well as fluency with related regulatory and policy issues. The position requires extensive and effective collaboration with Riverkeeper’s Community Science Manager, its Habitat Restoration Team, its President, and with its legal, advocacy, communications and development teams.
Rockland County Division of Environmental Resources: Coordinator of Environmental Resources
Salary: $92,205-$114,827
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Rockland County Division of Environmental Resources is seeking a candidate to work in their fast-paced department to oversee the maintenance of their county parks and carry out the day-to-day functions. The work is specialized, diverse and can be complex in nature. This is technical and administrative work involving responsibility for developing and implementing policies with particular emphasis on protecting the environment. In addition, supervision and coordination of a team that has responsibility for the County parks and has responsibility for environmental and sustainability assignments/projects.
The work is performed under the guidelines and policies established by the state and federal government and by the County Executive.
Rockland County Department of Health: Coordinator, Water Resources Management Task Force
Salary: None Listed
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The Rockland County Task Force on Water Resources Management is currently seeking a candidate to perform administrative and technical work that primarily involves coordinating the activities and functions of the Rockland County Task Force on Water Resources Management. The work includes responsibility for developing and implementing special projects, community outreach, and grant writing. Candidates must possess a working knowledge of Rockland County’s water resources, the principles and practices of researching grant opportunities and writing grants, the structure and operations of Rockland County government, and New York State environmental programs. The Coordinator must also have strong relationship building and communication skills and proficiency using a computer and related technology.
Taconic Outdoor Education Center: Environmental/Outdoor Educator
Salary: $17.16 hourly
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The Taconic Outdoor Education Center is located in Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park and is managed by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historicl Preservation. TOEC seeks an educator with a 4-year college degree in Life/Earth Science, Nature Interpretation, Environmental Studies, Outdoor Education, or related field, experience teaching elementary children in formal or informal settings, and experience developing educational programming.
Vassar College: Assistant Dean of Strategic Planning & Director of the Office of Sustainability
Salary: Not Listed
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Reporting to the Dean of Strategic Planning and Academic Resources, the Assistant Dean for Strategic Planning & Director of the Office of Sustainability is responsible for supporting the development and execution of campus-level planning efforts and leading operational and strategic initiatives that further the College’s environmental and social responsibility performance. The Assistant Dean will engage campus stakeholders and partner with relevant administrative offices and faculty to innovate, implement, and steward strategic initiatives for the College. Emphasis on sustainability efforts as a balance of environmental, social, and financial responsibilities is paramount. The Assistant Dean will provide support and guidance for long-term planning initiatives as well as leadership and vision for environmental and related social responsibility concerns.
Westmoreland Sanctuary: Outdoor Environmental Educator
Salary: $28,000-$50,0000
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Westmoreland Sanctuary is currently seeking a full-time outdoor environmental educator. This position is responsible for conducting extensive educational programming utilizing the Sanctuary’s live animals and large educational campus, daily care and maintenance of the Sanctuary’s live animal collection, and training and overseeing volunteers in animal care and conservation tasks. Program topics cover both the natural sciences and outdoor skills such as fire-building and orienteering. Located in Mount Kisco, New York. Starting salary range is commensurate with experience ranging from $28,000-$50,000. The position includes housing onsite.
Hudson-Raritan Estuary Student Opportunity Board
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The Hudson River Foundation has a searchable database is intended to connect high school and undergraduate students to open internships and fellowships to help organizations reach an expanded and more diverse pool of applicants. Listings are located within the Hudson-Raritan Estuary watershed – an area we define as stretching from the Troy Dam near Albany, NY to the Sandy Hook-Rockaway Point transect. This includes the Passaic and Hackensack Rivers, the Lower Raritan River, and Jamaica Bay. All positions listed below are in fields relevant to careers in environmental science and policy.
GRANTS & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Urban and Community Forestry Grants
Deadline: August 16 (Tree Planting OR Tree Maintenance)
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Approximately $3 million in Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) grants is available from the NYS Environmental Protection Fund for tree inventories, community forest management plans, tree planting and tree maintenance. The Request for Applications (RFA) (PDF) outlines deadlines, eligible applicants and projects, application scoring, and a list of local DEC urban foresters who can provide technical assistance to applicants. Eligible Urban and Community Forest (UCF) grant applicants are communities with populations greater than 65,000. Applicants may apply for up to $100,000 to fund tree inventory, community forest management planning, tree planting, or tree maintenance projects. Applicants in smaller communities may apply for up to $75,000.
New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation: Green Innovation Grant Program
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Deadline: August 11, 2023 at 4pm
NYS EFC is pleased to announce the availability of $15 million in grant funding through the Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP). The GIGP grants are awarded on a competitive basis to projects that will implement one or more of the following: Green Stormwater Infrastructure; Energy Efficiency; Water Efficiency; and Environmental Innovation. View the HRWA's Breakfast Lecture on the NYS EFC Green Innovation Grant Program.
Climate Smart Communities Grant Program
Deadline: 3pm, Friday, June 28, 2023
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The program provides competitive, 50/50 matching grants to municipalities to conduct climate change mitigation and adaptation projects, including actions that are part of a strategy to achieve Climate Smart Communities certification. Grants of between $50,000 and $2,000,000 are available for implementation projects related to topics including: increasing natural resiliency through restoration or preservation of wetlands and floodplains; reducing future flood risk, including by relocating or retrofitting critical infrastructure; and preparing for extreme weather events. Watch the HRWA's Breakfast Lecture on the NYSDEC Climate Smart Communities Grants.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Environmental Justice Grant Program
Application Deadline: 3pm, July 26, 2023
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The Office of Environmental Justice offers competitive grants to support and empower communities as they develop and implement solutions that significantly address environmental issues, harms, and health hazards, build community consensus, set priorities, and improve public outreach and education. Watch our Breakfast lecture on the NYSDEC Environmental Justice Impact Grants.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Water Quality Improvement Projects (WQIP) Grant Funding
Application Deadline: August 11, 2023
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The Water Quality Improvement Projects (WQIP) funds implementation projects to improve water quality or aquatic habitat, promote flood risk reduction, restoration, and enhanced flood and climate resiliency, or protect a drinking water source. Eligible project types include: wastewater treatment improvement; non-agricultural nonpoint source abatement and control; vacuum trucks in municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) areas; land acquisition for source water protection; salt storage; dam safety repair/rehabilitation; aquatic connectivity restoration; and marine habitat restoration.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Non-Agricultural Nonpoint Source Planning and MS4 Mapping Grant (NPG)
Application Deadline: August 11, 2023
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The Non-Agricultural Nonpoint Source Planning and MS4 Mapping Grant (NPG) is a competitive, reimbursement grant program that funds planning reports for nonpoint source water quality improvement projects and mapping of Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s). The program aims to prepare nonpoint source projects for construction and application for implementation funding, and to encourage and support cooperation among regulated MS4s to complete mapping of their stormwater system.
Hudson Valley Greenway: Hudson River Valley Greenway Grant Program
Deadlines: September 1, November 3
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The Hudson River Valley Greenway Grant Program provides matching grants to Greenway Communities and Compact Communities. Greenway Communities are eligible to receive up to $10,000 to develop plans or projects consistent with the five Greenway criteria: natural and cultural resource protection, economic development, public access, regional planning, and heritage and environmental education. Higher amounts are awarded for intermunicipal projects. Watch the HRWA's Breakfast Lecture on the Hudson Valley Greenway Grants Program.
EPA Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program (Rolling)
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EPA announced $6.5 Billion in New Funding Available for Water Infrastructure Projects and released notices of funding availability for the agency’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program and the State Infrastructure Financing Authority WIFIA (SWIFIA) program. Letters of interest will be accepted on a rolling basis until all funds are expended. If you're interested in scheduling a one-on-one meeting with the WIFIA program to explore this funding opportunity, please reach out to wifia@epa.gov. Visit the WIFIA website to learn more about the WIFIA program's eligibility requirements, and benefits, application process, and portfolio. Also, check out the WIFIA Fund Facts Dashboard.
River Network: Community Leadership Programs for Climate Resilience
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River Network is looking to launch 5-7 NEW Community-Led Research (CLR) projects and Leadership Development (LD) programs in partnership with local organizations. Selected organizations receive up to $8,000 in funding and direct technical assistance to advance their project. We are particularly interested in partnering with organizations that are: 1. working to advance climate resilience, 2. focused on equitable outcomes and a credible stakeholder with communities that are at greatest risk, and 3. able to leverage or contribute to existing climate resilience initiatives.
New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation and Health: Applications for Free Technical Assistance for Municipalities on Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2) (rolling)
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The Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2) is a state-run program created to assist municipalities with proactively protecting their drinking water sources. The goal is to help municipalities develop and implement their own unique drinking water source protection plan for the source(s) of their drinking water. In order to do so, the State is looking for communities to work with a technical assistance provider (TA provider), free of charge, to develop a DWSP2 Plan for their source of drinking water. TA providers will work with the community every step of the way, using the DWSP2 Framework, to develop a community specific DWSP2 Plan. As a result of this program, participating municipalities can use their newly developed DWSP2 plan to start implementing protection measures.
Assistance from EPA’s Municipal Ombudsman
The Office of the Municipal Ombudsman provides a unique service specifically for utilities/municipalities in identifying technical assistance opportunities, brainstorming federal funding options (BIL and more!), clean water act flexibilities, integrated planning assistance, and more. Please reach out to municipalombudsman@epa.gov or 202-564-1709 to discuss your projects, permits, or other clean water concerns today.
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