Earth Justice - Alaska

Litigation Attorney

The Alaska office of Earthjustice is seeking applications for an Associate Attorney position. 

The core issues for the Alaska office include protection of the Alaska coastal rain forest, safeguarding of America’s Arctic, action to combat climate change and limit its effects, wildlife conservation, protection of lands and waters from mining activities, conservation of the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska marine ecosystem, air and water quality enforcement, and national park and other public lands management.  Our clients include national, regional and local conservation organizations, Alaska Native tribal organizations, and community groups, as well as other organizations concerned about enforcing the laws to protect the environment.

The Alaska office has locations in Juneau and Anchorage. 

The term for this position is three years.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Among other responsibilities, the Associate Attorney will:

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on issues relating to ongoing or potential litigation projects;
• Draft motions, briefs and other pleadings;
• Prepare comments on proposed agency actions, permits, and environmental review documents;
• Investigate facts and assist with case development; and
• Interact with clients and work with experts.

The Associate Attorney may have primary responsibility for some matters but will generally work collaboratively with other lawyers in the office.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Law school graduate admitted to or prepared to apply for admission to the Alaska Bar;
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills;
• Strong self-motivation;
• An ability and willingness to work closely with others;
• A commitment to public interest work and the role of Earthjustice and its mission;
• Preferably, one to three years of litigation or other relevant experience post law school;
• An awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations;
• Contributes to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.

We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits.  Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a resume and other application materials online using the Jobvite system. We will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis.

Please submit the following:

• Resume.
• A cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the associate position.
• A legal writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages).
• A copy of your law school transcript.
• Contact information for three professional references.

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FARM MANAGERRED WIGGLER COMMUNITY FARM

• DATE POSTED October 20, 2017

• LOCATION Germantown, MD

• CATEGORY Agriculture / Nonprofit

• JOB TYPE Full-Time

  

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Red Wiggler Community Farm (a recognized 501c3 non-profit) is located in Montgomery County, Maryland. Founded in 1996, Red Wiggler’s main tenet is to provide gainful employment for adults with developmental disabilities through a unique horticulture program that uses organic agricultural practices. The bulk of this program focuses on building a vocational structure that identifies and builds on the capabilities of our clients with developmental disabilities. We call our clients “growers”. We assign the growers farm tasks based on their individual abilities which are nurtured by our staff. Our growers cultivate vegetables on seven acres, and then sell or donate this produce to a diverse population.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Farm Manager co-manages with the Field and Facilities Manager, planning and implementing daily activities at Red Wiggler. The Farm Manager's primary responsibilities for our vegetable operation include: greenhouse management, implementing planting schedules, managing work crews, harvesting, and post-harvest handling and distribution. Management activities include managing volunteers and growers, setting vocational goals, teaching job skills, and tracking skills development. The Farm Manager will participate in overall leadership of the nonprofit including: developing and implementing safety practices, hiring and supervising seasonal staff and apprentices, and participating in strategic planning.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of four years of experience in sustainable farming, with at least two years of proven farm management experience

• Experience with greenhouse management, post-harvest handling, and storage of vegetables

• Strong mathematical and computer skills, including calculating distributions and keeping records of planting, harvest, and distribution

• An associate’s degree or relevant experience

• Experience working with students and people with developmental/intellectual disabilities will be helpful

• Tractor operation experience preferred

• Farm market/retail experience preferred

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility, and a commitment to safety

COMPENSATIONthis position is PAID: salaried, less than 50k
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Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA)

Executive Director

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA) is a non-profit 501c(3) organization that operates Certified Farmers’ Markets in the metropolitan Los Angeles area, including the largest, the Sunday Hollywood Farmers’ Market which celebrated 26 years of service in 2017.  Other Markets include Echo Park, Atwater Village, Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw, Central Avenue and Watts/Willowbrook MLK Hospital Campus.

SEE-LA also is a statewide leader in the SNAP/EBT, WIC and Market Match benefit and incentive programs which provide the opportunity for low-income customers to purchase the freshest fruits and vegetables available at local farmers’ markets.  SEE-LA has also experienced tremendous growth in recent years through expansion of its Champions for Change/Pompea Smith Good Cooking Buena Cocina Nutrition Education program in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.  

The mission of SEE-LA is to build sustainable food systems and promote social and cultural activities that benefit both low-to-moderate income residents of Los Angeles while also supporting California small- and mid-sized farms and local small businesses.  SEE-LA’s current fiscal year operating budget is approximately $1.7 million dollars.  SEE-LA currently has a total staff of 31 full and part-time employees and its administrative offices are located in Hollywood.    

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary Function of Executive Director:

The role of Executive Director (ED) of SEE-LA is accountable for providing leadership, fiscal oversight, strategic direction and a clear vision for the development and achievement of the organization’s mission in partnership with the 12 member Board of Directors.  The ED has the primary role in developing new and innovative plans for strategic planning, fund development, staff development, annual budgeting, marketing and public relations as well as setting organizational policies and standards.  The ED is also tasked with identifying new programs and initiatives to enhance the agency and further its mission and services.  In addition to providing organizational leadership, the ED must be comfortable with and able to work with a myriad of funders corporate, private and governmental as well as many community stakeholders.     

Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• The Executive Director must be an empowering lead of the organization, collaborative thinker and creative problem-solver with outstanding communication and diplomatic skills;
• Possess at least 5-7 years of successful leadership experience in a diverse organization;
• Demonstrate solid general management skills including managing many diverse groups of people possessing different interests and talents, ability to exercise change management when necessary, the ability to make very difficult budget decisions when required, financial skill ability, fund development and fundraising, and comfort with all types of contributor including government, corporate, foundation and individuals of all backgrounds as well as experience managing contract staff and services;
• Grant Proposal writing experience;
• Experience working with nonprofit Boards and members of myriad backgrounds, interests and financial resources;
• Public speaking experience and ease preferred;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with both professional as well as support personnel.

Major Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Assumes fiduciary responsibility of managing SEE-LA’s annual operating budget to ensure fiscal solvency, prepare the annual budget in conjunction with the Board and ultimate budget approval by the Board, ensures the staff adhere to the approved budget and develops a long-term plan to maintain financial sustainability of SEE-LA and facilitation of agency annual audit(s);
• Manages and oversees the fund development efforts of SEE-LA, including planning, strategies and implementation, tracks and determines the financial needs of the organization. Monitors current and future revenue streams including individual donations and grants as well as annual fundraising event productions and goals, as well as ensuring all contract and grant compliance as well as annual tax return (IRS 990) filings;   
• Works in a collaborative and cooperative manner many various SEE-LA stakeholder groups of divergent backgrounds, including funders, community representatives, political figures and government officials, farmers, artisans and local businesses;
• Oversees and manages all of SEE-LA’s programs, projects and commitments to ensure successful implementation and that each program and farmers’ market has the necessary resources, both financial and human that is needed to function efficiently;
• Hires, develops, manages and supports a high quality and productive staff through supervision, delegation and internal and external staff development and team-building and performance evaluation. Provide staff with opportunities for growth where possible through the budget;
• Serves as a non-voting member of the SEE-LA Board of Directors. Supports Board meeting administration including attending and reporting at all Board meetings and keeping all Board members updated on the current status of the organization and advising Board on all pertinent strategies, resolutions, and issues of importance at-hand;
• Stays informed of new industry developments and trends in order to create a strategic vision that supports growth and relevance of SEE-LA.   

Education

Bachelor’s degree required. 

COMPENSATIONthis position is PAID: salaried, varies DOE, $75,000.00 - $90,000.00HOW TO APPLYPlease click here to sign in and view application details.
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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

POLICY INTERNSHIP: SPRING 2018

OMPANY DESCRIPTIONThe National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is an alliance of grassroots organizations that advocates for federal policy reform to advance the sustainability of agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and rural communities. NSAC’s vision of agriculture is one where a safe, nutritious, ample, and affordable food supply is produced by a legion of family farmers who make a decent living pursuing their trade, while protecting the environment, and contributing to the strength and stability of their communities. NSAC member groups advance common positions to support small and mid-size family farms, protect natural resources, promote healthy rural communities, and ensure access to healthy, nutritious foods by everyone.  By bringing grassroots perspectives to the table normally dominated by big business, NSAC levels the playing field and gives voice to sustainable and organic farmers.JOB DESCRIPTION

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is currently seeking a Policy Intern for the spring term beginning in early January 2018 and lasting until mid-May 2018.  This position is paid, full-time, and is located at NSAC’s Washington, D.C. office on Capitol Hill.

NSAC is the leading advocacy organization for federal policy that supports sustainable agriculture and food systems.  NSAC’s collaborative work environment offers a unique career opportunity to advance federal sustainable agriculture policy as part of a dedicated and effective team.  The Policy Intern will have the opportunity to work on a range of issues and campaigns, including local and regional food systems, working lands conservation, beginning and minority farmer issues, sustainable agriculture research, crop insurance reform and much more. The spring policy intern will have the opportunity to directly engage in NSAC’s 2018 Farm Bill campaign.

Position Description

NSAC’s Policy Intern will work closely with NSAC’s policy team on the full range of daily activities in our fast-paced D.C. office, including:

• Support policy staff with Hill outreach
• Attend meetings and Congressional hearings and report back to staff
• Conduct research and data analysis to support policy development
• Write policy blog posts and contribute to Federal Register comments (as applicable)
• Manage dissemination of Weekly Roundup newsletter
• Provide backup support for incoming calls and other administrative duties
• Assist with other projects and assignments as needed

Qualifications

• An understanding of and passion for sustainable agriculture
• Basic knowledge of the federal policy-making process
• An appreciation for how federal policies may affect different constituencies, including historically under-represented communities, and willingness to apply an equity lens
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent research skills
• Ability to both work independently and be a good team player
• Willingness to work around a demanding congressional schedule and deadlines

NSAC can work with the applicant’s school or program to make the internship fit criteria for academic credit or field placement experience. 

COMPENSATIONthis position is PAID: hourly, $15/hr or moreWORK VISAThis employer is willing to sponsor a work visa for international applicantsHOW TO APPLYPlease click here to sign in and view application details.
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DIRECTOR OF FARMERS MARKETS PROGRAM

Sitka Salmon Shares

COMPANY DESCRIPTIONSitka Salmon Shares is a fisherman-owned, boat-to-doorstep seafood company based in Sitka, Alaska.  Since 2011, our company has provided fish-loving Midwesterners the absolute best in wild-caught Alaskan seafood.  We do this through a 4,000-member-strong Community Supported Fishery, a network of regional farmers markets, and a host of wholesale and community partners.JOB DESCRIPTION

This position would work with our fishermen and management team to oversee our company-wide farmers markets program.

 
Specific Position Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue growth opportunities for a farmers market program that operates in up to 40 weekly markets in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Indiana.
• Improve and implement clear operation and communication policies.
• Direct and support up to a dozen junior-level and temporary employees.
• Track and manage program budget.
• Manage farmersmarket@sitkasalmonshares.com
• Manage farmers’ market applications and health department permits.
• Generate monthly data-driven recap of farmers’ markets.
• Staff occasional farmers markets, especially during summer season.

Required Qualifications:

• Innovative.  Resourceful.  Strategy-minded.  Fearless.  Fun.
• Self-motivated, with an ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal guidance.
• Organized and able to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Willingness to travel regionally in Midwest, especially between our good fish hubs in Madison, Wisconsin; Galesburg, Illinois; and Schaumburg, Illinois.
• Knowledge of regulatory and economic frameworks of farmers’ markets.
• Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Reliable access to and competence using technology to support both at-home and on-site work.
• Lover of sustainable seafood and local food advocate.

Job Scope and Remuneration:

This is a year-round, full-time management position beginning January 1, 2018. Work may be completed on-site at our Schaumburg Good Fish Hub and from remote Chicagoland locations.  This position requires weekends, especially during summer market season.

Salary: $40,000.00-$45,000.00 annually, DOE, with generous benefits that include health insurance, vacations, and plenty of fish!

COMPENSATIONthis position is PAID: salaried, varies DOE, $40,000.00 - $45,000.00HOW TO APPLYPlease click here to sign in and view application details.
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USDA Office of Inspector General

Summary

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office within the Department of Agriculture (USDA) whose mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout the USDA. The OIG conducts investigations, audits, and inspections in order to enhance effectiveness and efficiency and to prevent and detect waste, fraud, and mismanagement in USDA programs and operations.

This position serves as an Assistant to the Counsel to the Inspector General, reporting to the Counsel and Deputy Counsel(s), and providing legal assistance and support.

Responsibilities

As an Attorney-Advisor, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Provides legal advice in matters relating to audits and investigations of the Departments programs and operations, including preparation of legal opinions, including, but not limited to, matters involving the Inspector General Act.
• Conducts legal sufficiency reviews of legal documents, including IG subpoenas, and legal correspondence.
• Prepares memoranda, reports, legal documents, correspondence, and assists senior attorneys, the Counsel, and Deputy Counsel in preparing briefs, responses to motions, and other pleadings in coordination with U.S. Attorneys offices, and the Department of Justice on criminal and civil matters (including, for example, IG subpoena enforcement actions, tort matters and Bivens actions FOIA litigation).
• Advises agency officials in the evaluation of existing legislation and regulations relating to programs and operations of the Department concerning the impact of such legislation or regulations on the economy and efficiency of program administration and operations.

More details here.

Associate Director

Cornucopia COO

The Cornucopia Institute is seeking a full-time employee to join our team.  The Associate Director will assist with the overall management of Cornucopia’s operations in support of its mission.

The Associate Director will oversee the organization’s financial management and development activities (including supervising staff involved with proposal writing and grants administration, fundraising mailings, occasional fundraising events, etc.).  This person will also be involved with overseeing communications (publishing research reports, electronic and print newsletters, and web and social media, etc.) and related staff supervision in addition to overall HR management.  The Associate Director will report to and work closely with Cornucopia’s Director to carry out organizational activities.

A heartfelt passion for protecting the environment, the good food movement, human health, humane livestock husbandry, and social/economic justice for family farmers is essential. 

The Cornucopia Institute has become one of the most preeminent and effective public interest groups, focusing on regulatory and market-based implications of agroecology in the United States.  The organization acts as an organic industry watchdog protecting organics and alternative marketing mechanisms, allowing farmers and consumers to connect.  We seek to defend the integrity of the organic food label from governmental regulatory indifference as well as from agribusiness profiteering due to the use of unethical, illegal or questionable food and agricultural practices.

Strong candidates will have practical experience and/or a strong academic background in a number of key areas of responsibility:

• Experience working in a non-profit organization, including employee supervision and hiring
• Understanding of and experience in fundraising, including grants, direct mail, online giving, major gifts, and donor solicitations
• Overseeing communications functions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to strategize and engage with other key staff in the successful planning and execution of policy and research initiatives
• Experience (or strong academic credentials) in double entry accounting systems/nonprofit financial management
• Understanding of (and preferably involvement with) organic farming and food issues (understanding of production agriculture is especially beneficial)
• Understanding and/or past experience of overseeing involvement in a number of popular social media platforms and a strong web presence
• Other general business management responsibilities

The ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Commitment to the mission of The Cornucopia Institute
• Self-starter and ability to work independently
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent writing/editing skills applicable to print and electronic newsletters, research reports, press releases, web content, and other communication vehicles
• Ability to juggle multiple projects thriving in an exciting and fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers, members, and the general public
• Superior work ethic and careful attention to detail
• Highest degree of personal and professional ethics
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the humanities, business or a scientific field and/or a directly applicable professional resume. An MBA, MPA (preferably with an emphasis on nonprofit management) or other graduate-level degree, or a track record of increasing managerial responsibility, would be an asset.

Compensation:

• Salary is commensurate with experience
• Medical insurance with 80% employer contribution is available in most, but not all, states (where unavailable, a compensation adjustment is made)
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Retirement contribution
• Two weeks paid vacation during first year, escalating based on length of employment

Application information is here.

EarthJustice: Summer Clerkship

International Law Clerkship: Summer 2018

Earthjustice’s International program is seeking fall clerks who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment.

Earthjustice’s International program works in international tribunals, domestic courts, and international institutions to defend the right to a healthy environment around the world.  International program staff represent and collaborate with organizations and communities to establish, strengthen, and enforce national and international legal protections for the environment and public health.  Core focus areas include combating climate change, including by supporting worldwide efforts to stop coal mining and consumption, and promoting clean energy; protecting the international Arctic; building marine resilience to ocean warming and acidification; and strengthening the ability of citizens around the world to participate in environmental protection.  At the heart of our work is the principle—which we were the first organization to advocate internationally—that all people have a right to a healthy and sustainable environment. 

Clerks play an important role in the development and implementation of international legal strategies to combat some of the most pressing threats to the environment around the world.  Under the supervision of an attorney, clerks’ primary responsibilities are to conduct legal and policy research, and draft legal documents.  Depending on our docket, clerks might draft submissions to US courts or international tribunals, petition international environmental or human rights bodies, write memos or briefs in support of litigation in foreign domestic courts, research issues related to international environmental and human rights law, and/or develop public outreach materials, such as press releases and blog posts. 

Although not required, the ideal candidate will have: 

• A demonstrated commitment to or interest in international and/or environmental issues. 
• Experience working in cross-cultural settings.
• Coursework or job-related experience in international or international environmental law.

TO APPLY Interested applicants are requested to submit the following materials:

• Cover letter. The best cover letters are one page, address why the applicant wants to work for the International program, and provide information about the applicant that is not apparent or fully explained in the resume.
• Resume.
• Recent writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum of no more than ten pages, that has not been edited by another person.
• Unofficial transcript. If your transcript does not include the classes you are registered for or intend to take, please provide a list.
• List of three references.

Law students who have approximately ten consecutive weeks to commit are eligible to apply.  

Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you’re having technical difficulties submitting your application, please contact jobs@earthjustice.org