ORGANIZATION:  ELPC is the Midwest’s leading public interest environmental legal advocacy and eco-business innovation organization, and among the nation’s leaders.  We develop and lead successful strategic environmental advocacy campaigns to improve environmental quality and protect our natural heritage. We are public interest environmental entrepreneurs who engage in creative business deal making with diverse interests to put into practice our belief that environmental progress and economic development can be achieved together. ELPC’s multidisciplinary staff of 45 talented public interest attorneys, environmental business specialists, policy advocates, and communications specialists brings a strong and effective combination of skills to solve environmental problems and improve the quality of life in our communities.  ELPC’s headquarters is in Chicago, along with offices in Columbus, OH, Des Moines, IA, Jamestown, ND, Minneapolis, MN, Madison, WI, Sioux Falls, SD, and Washington D.C.  ELPC started in 1993 and has an annual budget of $6.5 million.  Please see www.elpc.org. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:   Economic analysis of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, and of economic, job creation, business and environmental impacts of state and federal energy policies.  The position includes a wide range of responsibilities including financial and economic growth analysis, drafting reports, and submitting expert testimony in administrative proceedings and before legislative forums.  Work includes participation in stakeholder working groups and other public policy advocacy efforts, teaming with multidisciplinary ELPC Energy Project team including public interest attorneys, policy advocates, M.B.A.s, communications specialists, and organizers.

QUALIFICATIONS:  M.B.A., M.P.P. (quantitative) or Masters in Economics, with at least three years of post-graduate professional experience and policy-technical knowledge in the energy  field.  Strong background in financial and economic analysis.  Substantive knowledge of renewable energy and energy efficiency policy, and energy economics.  Strong academic record and excellent speaking, writing, and analytical skills.  Able to be effective in multi-party stakeholder processes.  An inspired and demonstrated commitment to public interest advocacy and the ability to work productively as a member of a team of skilled professionals is required.

SALARY:  Commensurate with experience and with ELPC’s salary structure that is competitive with other large public interest environmental organizations.  Excellent benefits provided.

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Applicants should send a cover letter, resume and professional references by regular mail or email to:  Robert Kelter, Environmental Law & Policy Center, 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL  60601, or Email:  rkelter@elpc.org.  Telephone inquiries are discouraged.  The Environmental Law & PolicyCenter is an equal opportunity employer and is continually seeking to diversify its staff.

(Posted 5/14/2012)

ORGANIZATION:  ELPC is the Midwest’s leading public interest environmental legal advocacy and eco-business innovation organization, and among the nation’s leaders.  We develop and lead successful strategic environmental advocacy campaigns to improve environmental quality and protect our natural heritage.  We are public interest environmental entrepreneurs who engage in creative business deal making with diverse interests to put into practice our belief that environmental progress and economic development can be achieved together.  ELPC’s multidisciplinary staff of 45 talented public interest attorneys, environmental business specialists, policy advocates, and communications specialists brings a strong and effective combination of skills to solve environmental problems and improve the quality of life in our communities.  ELPC’s headquarters is in Chicago, along with offices in Columbus, OH, Des Moines, IA, Jamestown, ND, Minneapolis, MN, Madison, WI, Sioux Falls, SD, and Washington D.C.  ELPC started in 1993 and has an annual budget of $6.5 million.  Please see www.elpc.org.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants should be tenured professors on sabbatical for either a semester or a full-year and should have: (1) A strong interest in public interest environmental advocacy and communication of scientific knowledge to diverse audiences of policymakers; (2) Scientific specialization in fields relevant to ELPC’s global warming solutions, clean energy development, clean air and clean water protection, and improvement and natural resources preservation programs, as described at www.elpc.org and www.globalwarmingsolutons.org; and (3) An ability to work productively with a  team of skilled professionals.

COMPENSATION:  ELPC will provide a competitive fellowship payment, which will complement sabbatical support provided by the applicant’s college or university.

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, names and contract info for at least two professional references, and a 1-page memo that describes how you would work effectively with ELPC’s professional staff on specific advocacy programs to: Becca Brown, Environmental Law & Policy Center, 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL  60601  FAX:  (312) 795-3730. EMAIL: BBrown@elpc.org. The Environmental Law and Policy Center is an equal opportunity employer and is continually seeking to diversify its staff.

The six members of the ELPC Science Advisory Council provide connections and expand our networks at major Midwestern universities (e.g., Professors Knute Nadelhoffer and Don Scavia at the University of Michigan, and Professors Jonathan Patz, Bobbi Peckarsky and Don Waller at the University of Wisconsin) and foundations (Dr. Marilu Hastings at the Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation).  These top-rate scientists infuse up-to-date scientific thinking into our key strategic legal, eco-business and policy decision-making process and bring ELPC resources into new issues that the scientists identify as significant and needing help.  They provide substantial expertise in a variety of fields:  conservation biology, botany, climate change, entomology, evolutionary biology, Great Lakes ecosystems, public health, and stream ecology, among others.

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Policy and Science Interns assist ELPC’s Senior Policy Advocates, Policy Associates, Communications Staff and Economists/Financial Analysts with a variety of tasks, including: work on clean energy projects across the Midwest and Great Plains, clean energy business development, promoting environmentally sustainable transportation policies and projects, preserving our natural resources and protecting our national forests, advancing global warming solutions, grass roots advocacy work, and special projects. Interns may also attend meetings with state and federal agencies, legislators, and concerned citizens.

Job tasks include: researching energy and environmental topics; preparing memos, summaries, and annotated bibliographies; researching organizations, companies, and individuals in key regions; researching and tracking events; reviewing reports and preparing summary memos; updating and managing Access databases; performing analysis of grant data for use by Congressional offices and others; and assisting with web site content and writing.

ELPC generally offers one fall, one spring, and three summer policy/science internships in the Chicago office with additional opportunities in our Madison, Wisconsin; Des Moines, Iowa; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and Jamestown, North Dakota offices.  This is an unpaid, volunteer position requiring a minimum of 15 hours per week.  ELPC encourages students to seek outside funding and fellowships.

To apply for Chicago office internships, please submit a cover letter, resume and list of references via email to Sarah Wochos at policyinternships@elpc.org.  Applications are accepted on the below timeline.  Only applications received during these times will be considered.

Fall: July 1-July 31

Spring: Nov 1-Nov 30

Summer: Feb 15-Mar 15

To apply for Des Moines, Madison, Sioux Falls or Jamestown office internships, please contact the appropriate staff member for each office, as listed below. Applications are accepted on a rolling schedule.

Des Moines: Steve Falck sfalck@elpc.org
Madison: Andy Olsen aolsen@elpc.org
Sioux Falls: Matt McLarty mmclarty@elpc.org
Jamestown: Mindi Grieve mgrieve@elpc.org

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The Environmental Law & Policy Center is an equal opportunity employer and is continually seeking to diversify its staff.

Who?   RENEW Wisconsin (RENEW) is a 21-year-old Madison based non-profit organization that advocates with a mission of increasing the production of clean renewable energy in Wisconsin.  Web site: http://renewwisconsin.org/.  RENEW consists of three professional staff, a part-time intern, and volunteers. http://renewwisconsin.org/about/bod.htm

What?  RENEW seeks the services of a multi-talented individual who has a basic knowledge of and interest in renewable energy.  The ideal candidate would be skilled in writing, data base management, on line social media and mapping software, and is flexible with a variety of tasks and shifting needs of a small office environment.

Where?  RENEW’s office is located at 222 S. Hamilton in downtown Madison, two blocks from the Capitol.

How much?   The intern will be expected to work 10-15 hours a week on a contract monthly basis for $400.

When?  The opening is available immediately.

Other benefits:  Learning new skills and applying information learned in the classroom. Building your resume. Gaining references.

How to apply:   Submit a cover letter and resume by May 1, 2012 to: Ed Blume, Communications & Operations Manager, eblume@renewwisconsin.org.

This is a contract, telecommute position. Journalism Fellows are expected to generate a minimum of three posts per week and are paid a flat rate of $2,000 per month.

At least two years of reporting experience is required. Knowledge of energy issues is a plus but not a prerequisite.

For consideration, send resume and three clips (links only, no attachments) to editor Ken Paulman at paulman@midwestenergynews.com. No phone calls, please.

The League’s Energy Program advances clean energy solutions to reduce the impacts of air pollution on people and natural resources.  The Director of the Energy Program, located in the League’s St. Paul, Minnesota office and reporting to the Conservation Director, is responsible for strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Energy Program.  This includes direction and oversight of energy policy and education initiatives at the state, regional, and national levels, supervision of program staff, and fundraising.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement the strategic agenda for the Energy Program to advance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other League energy policies.

Supervise professional and administrative staff as well as various consultants; develop and administer program budget.

Conduct fundraising with foundations, corporations and major donors to secure ongoing financial support for the Energy Program; work with Director of Development to identify new funders, cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with foundations, and prepare grant proposals and reports.

Represent the League on energy issues before legislatures, state and federal agencies, utility commissions, other regulatory bodies, and the media.

Work with League members, colleague organizations, coalitions, utilities, business allies, and other stakeholders to inform, educate and build support for League positions.

Develop energy-related content for League publications, social media, and Web site.

Serve as the lead staff person on specific energy issues based on program needs and areas of policy expertise.

Prepare comments, statements, testimony, and reports on energy policies and legislation, utility regulatory filings, and utility commission and agency proposals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in environmental science, applied economics, public policy, or related field.

Ten years of senior program and management experience working on a wide-range of energy issues in collaboration with diverse stakeholders to advance conservation agenda before legislatures, state and federal agencies, utility commissions, and other regulatory bodies.

Demonstrated knowledge and expertise on energy issues, including ability to analyze and prepare relevant technical and economic information, communicate complex issues to lay audiences and the media, formulate and build broad-based support for new and innovative approaches, and secure and implement policy reforms.

Experience managing professional and administrative staff and preparing and implementing annual budgets.

Successful track record in nonprofit fundraising.

Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with a diverse array of staff, volunteers, colleague organizations, government agencies, legislatures, stakeholders, and donors.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation for the Energy Program Director includes a competitive base salary commensurate with experience and a package of employee and health benefits.

Please e-mail cover letter, resume, and salary history to the attention of the Conservation Director at conserve@iwla.org.  Please submit materials no later than May 18, 2012.

The Izaak Walton League of America, founded in 1922, protects and conserves our shared heritage of wildlife, clean air and water, forests and soils.  Our members and staff combine hands-on conservation action, policy work with legislatures and resource agencies, and public education to pursue our conservation goals at the local, state, and national levels.  As a strong responsible voice representing hunters, anglers and outdoor recreationists, we occupy a special niche in the conservation community.

The Izaak Walton League of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ORGANIZATION:  ELPC is the Midwest’s leading public interest environmental legal advocacy and eco-business innovation organization, and among the nation’s leaders.  We develop and lead successful strategic environmental advocacy campaigns to improve environmental quality and protect our natural heritage. We are public interest environmental entrepreneurs who engage in creative business deal making with diverse interests to put into practice our belief that environmental progress and economic development can be achieved together. ELPC’s multidisciplinary staff of 45 talented public interest attorneys, environmental business specialists, policy advocates, and communications specialists brings a strong and effective combination of skills to solve environmental problems and improve the quality of life in our communities.  ELPC’s headquarters is in Chicago, along with offices in Columbus, OH, Des Moines, IA, Jamestown, ND, Minneapolis, MN, Madison, WI, Sioux Falls, SD, and Washington D.C.  ELPC started in 1993 and has an annual budget of $6.5 million.  Please see www.elpc.org.

Job tasks include: providing communications support to ELPC’s legal and policy staff; drafting content for web sites and online advocacy; coordinating social media campaigns using Facebook. Twitter, Tumblr and other tools, facilitating outreach events, webinars and press conferences, assisting with production of print and collateral materials; researching outreach and media opportunities.

This is an unpaid, volunteer position requiring a minimum of 15 hours per week.  ELPC encourages students to seek outside funding and fellowships.

To apply for Chicago office internships, please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references via email to Katie Coleman at Communicationsintern@elpc.org. Applications are accepted on a rolling schedule.

The Environmental Law & Policy Center is an equal opportunity employer and is continually seeking to diversify its staff.

The Cornucopia Institute, a farm policy interest group focusing on research and education, has become one of the most preeminent and aggressive organic food and farming watchdogs. We seek to protect the integrity of the organic food label from governmental regulatory indifference and from agribusinesses cutting corners so as to profiteer from unethical organic food and agricultural practices.

An ideal candidate would have experience working in a corporate or nonprofit environment with a skill set that would include:
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Excellent keyboarding skills Competent business writing skills Superior quality handwriting and/or printing Professional and pleasant telephone persona Able to work independently

Additional highly desirable knowledge and experience could include:
Office technology support Database management Farming background and/or understanding of farm and food issues Dictation/transcription A working knowledge of farming and food production issues would be highly desirable.

Compensation:
Commensurate with experience with competitive benefit package. Please include salary history and expectations.

Worksite:
The Cornucopia Institute is formally based in Cornucopia, Wisconsin but is “virtually officed” with six full and part-time staff members. Several core-staff and contractors are located in or
near Vernon County. We are looking for someone living in Vernon County, or willing to relocate, to work with and support other staff in the area.

How to contact The Cornucopia Institute:
If you have an interest in exploring the opportunity to merge your administrative and/or farming and food background with the chance to fight for something you believe in, please forward a letter of inquiry, resume, and salary history to: cultivate@cornucopia.org

Cornucopia is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable state and federal law.
The Cornucopia Institute is engaged in educational activities supporting the ecological principles and economic wisdom underlying sustainable and organic agriculture. Through research and investigations on agricultural and food issues, The Cornucopia Institute provides needed information to family farmers, consumers, stakeholders involved in the good food movement, and the media.

Worksite:
The Cornucopia Institute is formally based in Cornucopia, Wisconsin but is “virtually officed,” and thus has no central office. We currently have six full and part-time staff members, with up to four additional staff members joining our growing organization during 2012.

The Farm and Food Policy Analyst is expected to provide his or her own worksite. Because of this, work with Cornucopia is possible anywhere in the U.S.; however, preference may be given to individuals residing in, or relocating to, the Upper Midwest so as to facilitate periodic face-to-face meetings.

Several core-staff and contractors are located in or near Vernon County, Wisconsin (home to more organic farmers than any county in the US). Candidates open to relocation might find this gorgeous and rugged environment, and its unique agrarian community, a wonderful option.

How to contact The Cornucopia Institute:

If you have an interest in exploring the opportunity to merge your background and skills with the chance to fight for something you believe in, please forward a letter of inquiry, resume, and salary history to: cultivate@cornucopia.org.

Cornucopia is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable state and federal law.
The Cornucopia Institute is engaged in educational activities supporting the ecological principles and economic wisdom underlying sustainable and organic agriculture. Through research and investigations on agricultural and food issues, The Cornucopia Institute provides needed information to family farmers, consumers, stakeholders involved in the good food movement, and the media.