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Justice Director
Dream.Org Reports to: Vice President for Advocacy Location: REMOTE Salary Range: $90-110,000 Depending on Experience and Location, this salary is based on California, Ne... w York and Washington DC
Agency Overview Dream.Org closes prison doors and opens doors of opportunity. We bring people together across racial, social, and partisan lines to create a future with freedom and dignity for all. We are working to build a future wherein “we the people” means all of us.
Program Overview Dream.Org’s Justice program organizes directly impacted people to advance policy change at the state and federal level and sits in the Dream.Org Advocacy Department.
Dream.Org’s Justice program has a unique approach to building and winning criminal justice campaigns. We organize with directly impacted leaders and invite their participation in our rigorous advocacy training program. We then partner with a subset of those leaders to run state legislative campaigns. In 2023 we ran campaigns in nine states and successfully passed legislation in five. Similarly, we always include directly impacted leaders in our federal legislative efforts. We are a close-knit group led by people from across the country.
Purpose Dream.Org seeks an experienced Director to lead our national Justice team. This person will report to the Vice President for Advocacy, and be responsible for formulating and executing state and federal criminal justice campaigns. The Director will supervise a 3-5 person team that includes campaign, legislative, and policy positions.
Candidates should have extensive experience in the criminal justice reform space, including a track record of running successful, dynamic campaigns. Candidates should also share Dream.Org’s commitment to centering directly impacted local leaders in our campaigns and putting together common ground coalitions that can in both progressive and conservative jurisdictions.
Dream.Org Agency Overview Dream.Org closes prison doors and opens doors of opportunity. We bring people together across racial, social, and partisan lines to create a future with freedo... m and dignity for all. We are working to build a future wherein “we the people” means all of us.
Purpose Dream.Org seeks a strategic leader to join the development team to maintain and grow a major gift portfolio that meets and exceeds a $1 million annual target. The Director of Major Gifts will cultivate and steward relationships with high-net-worth individuals, philanthropic partners, wealth managers, and corporate donors, tailoring compelling cases for support and engagement opportunities. By leveraging their own networks, their expertise in philanthropy, and their deep understanding of our mission, the Director of Major Gifts will create campaigns that inspire donors to make transformative gifts that drive meaningful impact, ensuring Dream.Org’s sustainability and the advancement of its mission-driven initiatives.
Qualifications:
5-7 years of increasing responsibility in major donor fundraising at, with routine experience closing 5 figure deals. Preference given to candidates with experience at organizations similar to Dream.Org in mission and size At least 2-3 years of staff management experience
This full-time salaried position will work fully remotely.
Travel: Must be willing and able to travel 25%, including to priority legislative states, Washington, D.C, as well as internal convening and conferences.
The K.A.P.S. Disaster Hub by LWJ About The KAPS Disaster Hub: The KAPS Disaster Hub is a dedicated organization committed to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. We work to strengthen the res... ilience of communities and individuals facing disaster risks. Our team collaborates with various stakeholders to provide resources, information, and support before, during, and after disasters.
Position Overview: We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented Interns to join our team. As an Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting the administrative functions of The KAPS Disaster Hub. This unpaid internship will provide valuable experience in administration, disaster preparedness, and community engagement.
Link:https://thekapsdisasterhub.comSee More >>
Community and Social Impact Intern (Summer 2024)
American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact The Community and Social Impact Intern will work with the community resilience and economic empowerment team to research strategies and trends within climate and economic justice ... and have the chance to lead a project within the Office of Community and Social Impact. You will focus on creating impact measure standards and tracking and reporting mechanisms against goals. Compensation Minimum:$23 / hour Compensation Maximum:$27 / hour Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Primary Accountabilities
Job Description
Responsibilities:
You will monitor trending publications and other sources for relevant developments about climate advocacy and social justice. You will support important elements of the OCSI strategy through participation in departmental planning activites. You will conduct research and propose ideas and solutions, and present final project during the internship.
Requirements:
Ability to work in both collaborative team settings and independent environments including remote or hybrid work environments. Strong research and data background include the ability to examine possible effects of federal policy on local municipalities. Experience in climate-related activism, community activism, social justice activism, community organizing. Prefer students working towards degrees in Criminal Justice, Justice Reform, Environmental Sustainability, or involvement in non-profits/community
Community Energy Labs This position will be officially posted on October 11th on our company website and is 100% remote.
Take some time to check out our website to learn more about the company ... and what we do! I welcome the opportunity to chat with you and answer any questions you may have.
Link:https://communityenergylabs.com/See More >>
GIS Data Manager
Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice The GIS Data Manager, Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice is responsible for providing technical expertise and supervision for day-to-day implementation and opera... tion of the GIS within the context of programs, research initiatives, and policy directives. The GIS Data Manager is also responsible for managing research projects involving the collection, analysis, and dissemination of geospatial data.
Link:https://jobs.tsu.edu/postings/7177See More >>
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice The Assistant Director of Development for the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice will oversee the organization’s fundraising efforts, build relationships with in... dividuals and organizations to secure philanthropic and government support, and manage all aspects of the annual fund in support of meeting the Bullard Center strategic and operational goals. The Assistant Director of Development’s responsibilities include developing, implementing, and evaluating fund development strategies that will meaningfully engage and motivate donors to meet annual fund development goals.
Link:https://jobs.tsu.edu/postings/6844See More >>
Partnership Project The Clean Vehicles Campaign is hiring a Financial Coordinator. This person will work to support the Campaign’s mission and maintain strong working relationships with coalition mem... bers, allies, the campaign’s fiscal sponsor, and other key stakeholders. Candidates should have some experience with foundation reporting and budgeting; possess strong written and verbal communication, and a strong attention to detail.
Graduate Student at UCLA Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
UCLA Civil and Environmental Engineering Department The Engineering Environmental Justice Lab at UCLA is accepting applications for MS and PhD students for the 2024-2025 academic year. The research areas are air quality and/or tran... sportation, and environmental justice. If you are interested, please feel free to email Dr. Regan Patterson at reganfp@ucla.edu 😀
CivicWell CivicSpark is an AmeriCorps program dedicated to building capacity for local governments in California, Colorado and Washington State (with plans to expand into 12 Southeastern st... ates beginning in 2024) to address emerging environmental and social equity resilience challenges such as climate change, water resource management, affordable housing, and mobility. Each year, CivicSpark recruits 100+ emerging leaders who are interested in gaining professional experience in the community resilience field and developing technical skills, all while creating a meaningful and lasting impact in their service community. During the 7.5 or 11 month service term, CivicSpark Fellows will complete research, planning, or implementation projects that provide the support public agencies need to advance their resilience initiatives. Fellows receive a stipend, up to $10k in education awards to be used for student loans or future educational expenses, healthcare, childcare, federal student loan forbearance, and more! Visit our website, contact Mamie Murry, CivicSpark Recruitment Manager, at mmurry@civicwell.org, and visit us in person at our table for more information!
Link:https://civicspark.civicwell.org/See More >>
Graduate Intern - Energy Equity and Partnerships
National Renewable Energy Laboratory NREL’s University Partnerships Program is seeking a graduate student (or recent graduate) to help build and strengthen strategic partnerships we have with universities and other s... takeholders, with a particular focus on Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). The successful candidate will have Master’s degree student (or recent graduate) in environmental/energy/climate policy, law, economics, business, or behavioural sciences, preferably with a background in the clean energy transition, climate justice, economic development, engineering, or other relevant field.
PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP in Computing at National Center for Atmospheric Research
National Center for Atmospheric Research Our SIParCS program, run by the Computational & Information Systems Laboratory (CISL), offers students the opportunity to gain significant hands-on experience in high-performa... nce computing and related fields that use HPC for scientific discovery and modeling.
Our projects change from year to year and we hope to post our 2024 projects and open the application around November 1. Please keep checking back on our website for more information. We normally have projects specifically for undergraduate students versus graduate students so you'd need to look at those projects.
PAID INTERNSHIPS at NCAR - INSIDE TIPS: Apply for more than one program to INCREASE your odds!!!
National Center for Atmospheric Research The National Center for Atmospheric Research offers a number of paid internships for undergraduate and graduate students. INSIDE TIPS: Apply for more than one internship to increa... se your chances of getting in! The SOARS internship director is a HOWARD University Alumni who reviews all applications. I personally review SiPARCS internship applications. Also NCAR internship in Earth Systems Science (NESSI) is an outstanding internship for students from HBCUs. Reach out to us and connect with us to learn which is the best fit for you. By applying to more than one internship you increase your odds of getting in. For example the SiPARCS program students get to choose between two projects they are interested which means your odds are increased in that internship. Then you can apply to SOARS or NESSI or any of the other programs to also increase your odds.
Lastly, make sure to customize your cover letters for EACH position you apply for. Do not just copy and paste a cover letter and change the name of the recipient. As a reviewer of resumes myself, I move forward applicants who write personalized cover letters answering the requested questions. Remember you are also interviewing us so this cover letter and process give you an opportunity to say your piece and find an organization that welcomes you and your talent.
Southern Coalition for Social Justice SCSJ seeks interns to assist the EJ team during the 2023-2024 academic year (Fall and/or Spring semesters). Interns will assist with all facets of SCSJ’s advocacy, including, but ... not limited to, legal research and writing to support active state and federal litigation; policy research and development; outreach to community partners; investigative tasks; and otherwise working closely with the EJ team. SCSJ seeks candidates who are committed to racial, social, and economic justice; interested in advancing these ideals across the South through creative advocacy; and committed to learning and practicing a community lawyering model. Interns will work closely with EJ lawyers, community organizers, and SCSJ’s communications team. See website posting for more details.
Link:https://southerncoalition.org/careers-internships/environmental-justice-intern-position/See More >>
Grant Coordinator Intern
Aya Research Institute, Inc. Time Commitment: 15 hours per week (Flexible schedule) About Us: The Aya Research Institute is a passionate and dynamic think tank dedicated to advancing environmental justice ... and sustainability research through science and engineering projects. Job Description: As a Grant Coordinator Intern at Aya, you will play a critical role in supporting our mission and enhancing your skills in the fields of grant management and environmental justice. Key Responsibilities: 1. Grant Research and Prospecting: - Identify potential grant opportunities from various foundations, governmental agencies, and philanthropic sources. - Conduct thorough research to match grant opportunities with our organization's mission and programs. 2. Proposal Development and Management: - Collaborate with program staff to gather essential information and data required for grant proposals. - Assist in the preparation and submission of grant applications, ensuring compliance with all requirements and deadlines. - Maintain a grant calendar to track submission deadlines, follow-ups, and reporting requirements. 3. Grant Reporting and Evaluation: - Help monitor progress on grants, tracking outcomes, and preparing grant reports. - Assist in the evaluation of program impact to ensure alignment with grant objectives. Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant academic program (e.g., Environmental Studies, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management). - Strong research and analytical skills. - Highly organized, with strong attention to detail. - Passion for environmental justice and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community. To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter, and a sample of your writing (e.g., an academic paper, essay, or a grant proposal if available) to hello@ayaresearchinstitute.org with the subject line "Grant Manager Intern Application." Applications are accepted until December 24th, 2023 at 5:00 PM EST.
Link:https://www.ayaresearchinstitute.org/See More >>
