ELPC has received the highest rating from Charity Navigator, the independent non-profit rating agency. This 4-star “exceptional” rating means that ELPC’s fiscal management “exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in its cause.” Only 12% of non-profits have attained this rating for three consecutive years. Click here for more details. Learn about other awards and honors received by ELPC.
ELPC was honored to receive the President’s Award from the American Institute of Architects Illinois for extraordinary achievements in advancing livable communities. ELPC’s Al Grosboll, left, and Melville Nickerson, right, accepted the award on behalf of ELPC at AIA Illinois’ annual conference from AIA Illinois President Tim McGinn, AIA. In particular, the award recognizes ELPC’s years of leadership and advocacy to establish Energy Efficient Building Codes for residential and commercial buildings in Illinois. Learn about other awards and honors received by ELPC.
In recognition of ELPC’s leadership on Illinois’ Energy Efficient Building Code and the Chicago Climate Action Plan, the Chicago Chapter of the US Green Building Council honored ELPC as a Natural Leader. ELPC’s Howard Learner and Jill Geiger, pictured center, accepted the award on behalf of ELPC from USGBC-Chicago Chapter Executive Director Doug Widener, left, and Board Chair Joseph Clair, right. The “Intent to Matter” award was presented to ELPC at the Emerald Gala, USGBC’s annual celebration of the sustainable building movement, on May 16, 2009. Learn about other awards and honors received by ELPC.
In recognition of his work to make the planet ‘greener and better,’ Chicago Magazine honored ELPC President Howard Learner with a ‘Green Award’. The April issue of Chicago Magazine included a profile of Howard that highlights some of ELPC’s successes, including bringing renewable energy and energy efficiency standards to Illinois, reducing mercury pollution in Illinois waters and working to bring high-speed rail to the Midwest. Learn about other awards and honors received by ELPC.
The Environmental Law and Policy Center is headquartered in downtown Chicago, with staff across many Midwestern states. Our staff consists of attorneys, policy analysts, MBAs, communications specialists, grassroots organizers, and support staff. Subscribe to our electronic newsletter and hear about jobs as soon as they become available.
The Redwalls taped an Earth Day video message for us this year to promote energy conservation.
The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC), based in Midwest is seeking to recruit an Environmental Business Specialist.
ORGANIZATION: ELPC is the Midwest’s leading public interest environmental legal advocacy and eco-business innovation organization. ELPC’s major program areas include: promoting clean energy development strategies that help to solve global warming problems and reduce environmental degradation by encouraging [...]
PUBLIC INTEREST ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ADVOCATE – IOWA
The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC), the Midwest’s leading environmental legal advocacy and eco-business innovation organization, seeks to hire a Policy Advocate to work in our Des Moines office to promote clean energy, clean water and conservation projects in Iowa. The Policy Advocate will play a key role [...]
The Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC) seeks to hire a dedicated Energy Efficiency Policy and Technical Specialist with 3+ years of professional experience for a full-time position in our Chicago, Columbus, Des Moines or Madison offices. This policy-technical specialist will principally work with ELPC’s experienced public interest attorneys and other policy advocates to: (1) [...]
The Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC) – the Midwest’s leading environmental legal advocacy and eco-business innovation organization – has established an innovative Science Fellows Program to engage university professors in environmental and natural resources policy analysis and advocacy during their sabbatical year. ELPC Science Fellows will work with ELPC’s professional staff of public interest [...]
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:
Public Interest Scientist Post-Doctoral Fellowship – Fall 2010
The Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC) – the Midwest’s leading environmental legal advocacy and eco-business innovation organization – has created an innovative Science Fellows Program to enable post-doc scientists to engage in environmental and natural resources policy analysis and advocacy. ELPC Post-Doctoral Science Fellows will work [...]
The Environmental Law and Policy Center (“ELPC”) seeks to hire a public interest attorney advocate who is a recent law school graduate for a one-year Environmental Attorney Fellow position in one of our Des Moines, Madison or Sioux Falls offices starting in Fall 2010. The Environmental Attorney Fellow will work on ELPC’s environmental litigation and [...]
The Environmental Law & Policy Center offers several policy and science internships for undergraduate and graduate students. Environmental Policy and Science Internships are available throughout the year and are open to undergraduate and graduate students studying politics/government, environmental sciences, business/economics or related fields. Applicants should have a strong academic record, excellent writing and analytical skills, [...]
Organization: Citizen Action/Illinois (CA/IL) is the state’s largest public interest organization and is the state affiliate of the national organization, USAction. CA/IL is a key player in consumer battles at the state and national levels. CA/IL has led legislative battles for lower utility rates, fair taxes, affordable and quality health care, insurance and campaign finance [...]
Senior Associate – Utility Program
Description: The Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) is seeking a Senior Associate in its Boulder, CO office. The responsibilities for this position include:
• Assist with the development and analysis of gas and electric utility demand-side management (DSM) programs for the region
• Work on utility energy efficiency policy including participation in state public utility [...]
Sierra Club is seeking a dynamite organizer and advocate to help lead our efforts to make Illinois a leader in clean energy solutions. We are working to transform Illinois from a state that prioritized coal and nuclear for decades, to one that is at the cutting edge of deploying renewable energy and energy efficiency. We [...]
Senior Associate or Program Associate – Utility Program
Description: The Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) is seeking a Senior Associate or Program Associate in its Boulder, CO office. The responsibilities for this position include:
• Assist with the development and analysis of gas and electric utility demand-side management (DSM) programs for the region.
• Work on utility energy efficiency policy [...]
The Michigan Environmental Council (MEC) seeks a full-time Health Policy Director to lead our organization’s efforts to achieve public policy changes that improve the health of Michigan residents by reducing environmental impacts. This position will be based in MEC’s Lansing, Michigan headquarters, and will regularly work with MEC’s Detroit office.
Responsibilities
• Collaborate with MEC staff, board members, [...]
Job Announcement: Director of Midwest Cultures of Conservation
The Center for Humans and Nature seeks a person with a Ph.D. or equivalent degree to implement the mission of the Center in the Chicago and Midwest region. We seek an individual with expertise in a field relevant to conservation with a focus on the ethical and philosophical [...]
The Sierra Student Coalition, the national student-run chapter of the Sierra Club, is looking to hire several new Campus Organizers for our Campuses Beyond Coal Campaign. The Campaign has already built momentum, including articles in the Chronicle of Higher Education and the New York Times blog, as well as thousands of student supporters and strong [...]
The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin (Bike Fed) seeks a highly motivated and organized Director of Membership & Development to recruit new members, retain the Bike Fed’s existing 3,500 members, and engage members in the Bike Fed’s work to make biking in Wisconsin safe, fun, and convenient. This exciting position plays a central role in building [...]
Position Description: Associate Director
Reports to: Executive Director
Purpose:
To develop, manage, and implement the fundraising plan and to provide additional administrative support to the organization
Status:
Exempt position, 20 hours per week
Salary:
$15,000 – $17,250
Essential Functions:
1. Fundraising and Donor Relations
As a non‐profit, Community GroundWorks (CGW) is dependant on a diversified and successful fundraising plan. The Associate Director manages and implements [...]
Position Description: Executive Director
Reports to: The Board of Directors
Purpose:
To lead Community GroundWorks (CGW) at Troy Gardens in the achievement of its mission, including organizational planning, fund development, public relations and supervision of staff and programs
Status:
Exempt position, 40 hours per week
Annual Salary:
$40,000 ‐ $44,000
Direct Reports:
• Associate Director
• Education Director
• Farm Director
• Natural Areas Manager
• Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant
Essential [...]
Opening for Assistant Director
About Faith in Place
Faith in Place gives religious people the tools to become good stewards of the earth. Since 1999, we have worked with more than 600 congregations in Illinois–Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Baha’i, Zoroastrian and Unitarian. Because the imperative to protect the Earth runs through all religions, Faith in [...]
Title: Owner’s Representative
Department: Real Estate Services (RES)
Department Purpose: The Real Estate Services Department provides a wide range of real estate consulting and real estate development services to Illinois nonprofits to help with the planning, designing, development and construction of facilities.
Reports to: Vice President of Real Estate Services
Basic Job Function: The Owner’s Representative manages work associated [...]
With increasing interest in energy and climate issues, ACEEE is adding new staff, including several new senior positions. Please help us spread the word. Please click on the links below to learn about each of these. Chief Operating Officer (aceee.org/job/COO job description.pdf): She or he will be a partner to our Executive Director and will support [...]
Job Title: Executive Director – Emerald Cities Collaborative
Reports to: Executive Committee – Emerald Cities Collaborative
Contract: Full time
Salary: Commensurate with experience; generous benefits
Overview and Background
The Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC) is a national start-up comprised of diverse groups— labor, business, community, development, social justice, advocacy, technical, research, and government — united around the goal of rapidly greening [...]
Climate Policy Initiative
San Francisco
Communications Director
Full Time
About the Organization
The Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) is a new nonprofit institution that will evaluate the effectiveness of energy and climate policies, and help policymakers around the world understand the performance of their climate and energy regimes. As a leading independent center for comparative policy analysis, CPI will analyze and [...]
Restore the Clean Water Act - Protect Our Lakes and Streams! GO
Scientists Unite on Climate Action Need
ELPC’s John Moore: Wind Powers Growth
Notes from ELPC’s President
