Organization: MetroParks of Butler County

About the position:

Plans, implements and leads execution of park maintenance, conservation and land stewardship management practices at multiple park locations with high visitation rates and significant park system investment. Responsible for the execution and oversight of revenues and expense items, maintenance, general operations and the coordination of event scheduling and marketing of assigned park ground and facilities.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervision, coordination and/or implementation of regular maintenance, repairs and miscellaneous care of assigned park buildings, playing fields, trails, restrooms, roads, walks, pathways, play structures, and equipment to ensure efficient and safe park operations at assigned high visitation park areas.
• Researches potential costs and revenues, prepares budgets and monitors same for specific projects, activities, or for general operations at assigned properties.  
• Works closely with Visitors Services staff, Special Event staff and other MetroParks personnel who reserve facilities for customer-owners to maximize the efficient use of dates, space and staff.
• Builds and fosters relationships within the community, professional organizations and other entities to promote the use of park facilities.
• Reviews customer satisfaction evaluations and ensures that follow-ups are made after event for feedback; shares customer’s feedback with staff and recommends changes to procedures and operations to improve level of customer services.
• Prepares zone and/or department budgets as assigned.   Requests and purchases services, supplies, materials and necessary equipment according to established policies, or supervises same.  Supervises, directs or takes inventories of supplies and equipment.  Conducts necessary correspondence and prepares required reports in a timely manner.
• Recommends policies, long-range objectives and capital improvements for assigned properties.  Develops and implements land management plans at assigned park areas.
• Conducts meetings, and makes presentations as needed.   Routinely attends meetings of nonprofit groups affiliated with assigned parks as a representative of MetroParks.  Works with volunteers and members of affiliated nonprofit groups to further the mutual goals of the MetroParks and the nonprofit groups.
• Keeps written records, inventories, and makes written reports as required to MetroParks and as assigned to affiliated nonprofit groups.  
• Aids with general public programming and special events as assigned.
• Designs, maintains and/or supervises maintenance of decorative plant beds and other highly landscaped areas in assigned park areas.   Applies fertilizer, herbicides, or other chemicals according to manufacturer’s recommendations and MetroParks policy as assigned.
• Schedules and generally supervises other employees on multiple work crews, special work program enrollees, and/or volunteers assigned to stewardship or maintenance activities.  
• Assists with and performs duties to implement capital improvement projects as assigned.
• Operates tractors, mowers, motor vehicles, hand and power tools commonly in use for general building and grounds maintenance.
• Periodically required to open and/or close park areas and to maintain, check, or supervise special use educational and recreation areas or facilities such as those designed for ice skating, sledding, swimming, etc.
• Plans, supervises, coordinates and/or performs conservation, wildlife management, and land stewardship activities in assigned areas.   Assists with controlled burns supervised by state certified personnel.
• Inspects structures, grounds, trails, play equipment and other MetroParks facilities for security and/or safety violations or unwarranted visitor or employee risk.  Completes and files necessary safety inspection reports in a timely manner.
• Collects payments, fees, oversees and/or performs sales, keeps accurate sales records and other revenue functions in a timely and accurate fashion pursuant to organizational policy and/or supervised and requires the same from subordinates assigned to perform these duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A minimum of a four (4) year degree from an accredited college or university in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Conservation, Wildlife Biology, Horticulture or a related field and at least five (5) years of relevant experience with a park, natural resource or conservation agency or closely-related private sector employee; or at least ten (10) years related horticulture, maintenance and/or land stewardship experience with a park, natural resource or conservation agency or closely related private sector employer are required at the time of employment.
• At least four (4) years prior experience in a supervisory position, ability to motivate assigned subordinates and/or volunteers (proven leadership skills) and demonstrated high level of reliability to complete assigned and necessary tasks in a timely and efficient manner is required at the time of employment.
• Experience in and working knowledge of common practices of general park maintenance, minor building and equipment repair, groundskeeping, landscaping, conservation land management and stewardship activities and equipment.
• Safety Inspector Certification:  Valid Certified Playground Safety inspector status recognized by the National Recreation and Parks Association and/or the National Playground Safety Institute at the time of employment or within one (1) year of initial employment in this position and thereafter is required.
• Proficient using the latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.  Basic computer and software competency, which includes use of email, spreadsheets, and word processing is required.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record allowing insurability by the park district’s current vehicle insurance carrier under existing coverage provisions at the time of employment and thereafter is required.  Candidates and employees may not have more than 4 total points (or equivalent penalty) issued by a recognized licensing authority for driving-related violations on their driving record.            
• Possession of a valid Ohio Department of Agriculture license as a Commercial Pesticide Applicator allowing utilization of restricted-use pesticides/herbicides for ornamental plant and shade tree pest control, turf pest control, and the use of aquatic herbicides is required within the first four months of employment and thereafter.
• Good character with no history of serious criminal activity (felony convictions).  Ability to be bonded against dishonesty and theft by MetroParks current liability insurance carrier under existing coverage provisions at the time of employment and thereafter.
• Ability to efficiently operate and teach others to safely and properly operate various types of grounds maintenance and/or construction equipment including, but not limited to: Chainsaws, Hedge trimmers, Weed Whips, Tractors and Brush Hogs, Lawnmowers, Snow Plows, Blowers, Skid loaders, Water Transfer Pumps, Chippers, Graders, etc.
• Demonstrated basic understanding of the relationship between human beings and the natural environment.
• Demonstrate and maintain an ability to work unsupervised, to organize and coordinate, to effectively lead and motivate subordinate staff and volunteers, to prioritize, and self-initiate.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and in a positive manner with the general public that may not understand or agree with MetroParks’ current stewardship practices. 
• Ability to maintain a professional, cooperative working relationship with other staff members and volunteers and exhibits a “can do” positive attitude which maximizes the efficient utilization of all available resources to accomplish assigned tasks. Requires subordinates to do same.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on sensitive issues and non-public records. Requires subordinates to operate within same guidelines.
• Ability to operate personal computers, scanner and common office equipment.
• Ability to follow MetroParks policies in Employee Handbook and other policies as applicable. Requires subordinates to operate within same guidelines.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Experience with event scheduling software and graphic design software is preferred.

Work Environment, Schedule and Physical Demands

This position is a full-time, exempt position. Maintains flexible schedule which may include work on evenings, holidays and weekends and is prepared for on-call maintenance during emergencies.

General good health and ability to perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear.  The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. The physical ability to perform labor and the tasks noted above is required of this position as well as possession of the ability to effectively, efficiently, and safely complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
 
The position functions and responsibilities are illustrative only and do not represent all the duties or tasks to be assigned or performed by an employee with this position title.
Alternates to the above qualifications may be acceptable as approved by the Executive Director.

More information can be found here.

Organization: Ohio River Foundation

About the position:

Do you dream of a job that is outdoors and based in some of the most beautiful parks and green spaces in the greater Cincinnati area? Do you enjoy working with kids and inspiring them to make a connection with nature and science? Would you like to travel to schools presenting programs with live, freshwater mussels or take kids knee deep into local streams, creeks and rivers to explore river ecology and chemistry? Do you want to get your hands dirty and help make a real difference in our watershed by participating in restoration projects such as invasive species removal and native plantings? If so, consider joining our team!

Ohio River Foundation, a regional conservation non-profit organization, is seeking part-time Field Educators (possibility to extend hours seasonally). The ideal candidate is creative, enthusiastic, and hardworking, with a strong interest in environmental education and working with children. We need fun loving, dependable, educators that don’t mind all kinds of weather, rain or shine, hot or cold.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

● Work with the education team to conduct 1⁄2 day hands-on education field trips and in classroom programs for grades K-12. Activities and topics include: biodiversity, life cycles and food webs, Earth Science, wildlife observation, biological sampling, water quality testing, ecosystem and watershed concepts, and safety review

● Manage and maintain educational and scientific equipment

● Teacher communication

● Assist staff with program development

● Restoration project assistance and coordination including invasive species removal, native species planting and working with and communicating with volunteers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

● College coursework in biology, ecology, or related field

● Education coursework or experience with children in an education setting preferred

● Strong communication skills desired; ability to work independently, self-directed and as a team member

● Ability to make decisions quickly and independently

● Ability to communicate in a professional, accurate and enthusiastic manner.

● This position requires the ability to lift and carry equipment (up to 30lbs.) and safely exit and enter streams, creeks, and rivers.

● Valid Driver’s License and reliable personal transportation

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

● Starting pay rate: $15/hour

● Mileage reimbursement

● Self determined schedule

● Work alongside a team of passionate educators and conservationists committed to making positive environmental change in our community.

● Training and continuing education in the field of Environmental Education and Watershed Conservation.

Position is part-time, seasonal. The majority of programs occur September-October and April-May, Monday-Friday, typically 8:45am-2pm. Possible opportunities to extend hours and season. Restoration work may offer afternoon and weekend hours during the spring, summer and fall.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To apply, email resume and cover letter to: rcogen@ohioriverfdn.org

Organization: Boone County Arboretum

About this position:

Friends of Boone County Arboretum (FBCA), a non-profit organization in support of Boone County Arboretum, is seeking part-time Outreach Environmental Educators for its Arboretum-On-Wheels (AOW) program.

Responsibilities include working with the Team Leader to schedule and run the Arboretum On Wheels educational program trips, formulating and conducting the hands-on AOW programs to K-12 students and the general public, travel to schools and community events, and implementation of marketing plans to encourage school and community partner participation. This position will require local travel. The AOW is operated by FBCA as a team - all educators are directly involved in the outreach sessions, but administrative tasks such as marketing, scheduling, and program development, can be split among team members according to strengths in those areas. This position will require local travel.

Must have at least two years college coursework in Biology, Ecology, or a related field, and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of ecological and hydrolic processes. Must have valid drivers license, reliable transportation, and the ability (or willingness to learn) to drive a pickup truck and 18' trailer in a variety of road, weather, and traffic conditions from its storage location to destinations across the region. Experience with children, marketing and sales, and strong communication skills are desired.

A full job description document can be provided upon request.

Hours are flexible and can range from 5-30 hours per week depending upon peak or off-peak season and how many programs are scheduled.

For More Information:
Details of the AOW outreach program can be found here. Interested applicants with questions should contact Arboretum Director Kristopher Stone by email or call (859) 384-4999, Monday–Friday until 3:30 p.m.

For More Information / To Apply:
Contact Arboretum Director Kristopher Stone by email or call (859) 384-4999, Monday–Friday until 3:30 p.m.

More information can be found here.

Organization: Cincinnati Nature Center

About the position:

Cincinnati Nature Center is seeking applicants to fill a Rental & Event Coordinator role at our Rowe Woods location in Milford, OH. 

With two historic estates nestled on more than 1,000 acres of spectacular forests, fields, streams and ponds, Cincinnati Nature Center provides a stunning natural backdrop for events - from inspiring meetings to unforgettable celebrations.  This Coordinator role is a member of the Rental & Events team, which is responsible for selling, planning, and supervising private weddings, social and corporate events.  This position requires working on average 35 hours/week throughout the year and must be able to work evenings and weekends as events are scheduled.  Hours worked are expected to range between 24 to 40 hrs/ week; the needs of the business will determine the number of hours worked each week.

Cincinnati Nature Center has been named a Top Workplace in Cincinnati for 3 years running. The work environment is collaborative, flexible and fun. If these cultural qualities you are looking for, we would love to hear from you!

General Information

Position Title:	Rental & Event Asst. Coordinator	Classification:	Hourly, Non-Exempt
Supervisor:	Rental & Event Manager	Category:	Part Time
Department:	Events at CNC, LLC	Schedule:	8 - 24 hours/week, variable schedule, weekends & nights are required as events are scheduled
		Revision:	February 2023

 

Purpose

Reporting to the Venue Rental and Event Manager, the Assistant Coordinator is responsible for ensuring day-of activities are executed to Nature Center standards while providing superior customer service to guests. The Assistant Coordinator will meet vendors and ensure set ups are executed per the contract. This position is an integral part of the Venue Rentals team. All activities are executed with the highest standards for safety and customer service, and in keeping with the Nature Center’s mission, values, and principals. 

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to create memorable experiences for Nature Center clients.
• With strong attention to detail and proactive nature, oversee the preparation for and execution of events at our two historic venues.
• Ensure event details are executed accurately and superbly to ensure client's needs are met; protect the venue and property.
• Assist with set up and take down of the events as needed, including turnover of spaces during an event if needed; ensure tables and chairs are set up according to the floor plan.
• Greet vendors and clients.  As the venue representative, assist vendors and clients with their needs; support bartender if needed regarding liquor inventory.
• Work to resolve issues, demonstrate a positive outlook, and enlist management assistance when needed.
• Close and secure the venue at the end of the event.
• Attend team planning meetings during week and wedding rehearsals, when relevant.
• Represent the Nature Center to clients, potential clients and partners in a positive manner.  Assist with deepening client’s experience with the Nature Center as well as the and surrounding natural areas.

These job responsibilities represent only the essential and most significant duties of the position.  This job description does not exclude other work assignments, directives and responsibilities not mentioned herein.

Education and Competencies:

• High school diploma required
• Experience in event planning, hospitality, food service preferred

Communication:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information

Qualifications:

• Experience executing events; experience planning and managing events is a plus
• Knowledge of AV systems preferred
• Collaborative working style; ability to build trust with clients, co-workers, and vendors
• Strong customer service skills and ability to handle client issues
• Ability to work independently and with initiative and "can-do" spirit
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details
• Schedule flexibility - must be able to work some weekend days and nights for scheduled events during busy season of April through October
• A sense of humor, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit
• Ability and desire to learn
• General interest in nature and the environment
• Must pass a background check and maintain First Aid/CPR certification.

Computer Skills:

• Moderate MS Office skills required
• Ability to effectively communicate via email, text and voice

Work Environment:

• The work is performed indoors and outdoors at event venues.

Physical Demands:

• This position requires the following physical activities: pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.

Find more information here.

Organization: Cincinnati Nature Center

About the position:

Cincinnati Nature Center is looking for enthusiastic people who love nature and kids and who want to spend the summer as a member of our fun and silly staff. If you love being outdoors and you love having a good time, this is the summer position for you! 

CincyNature Camps provide a week-long, safe and inclusive environment for children ages 3 - 15.  We explore the natural world and create nature experiences all while making new friends. Counselors drive our mission of "Inspiring Conservation" by creating positive experience and life-long memories. Campers learn and foster a love for the environment by experiencing it, enjoying it, and caring for it.

The CincyNature Summer Camp Counselor position can double as an internship or co-op opportunity for many majors. CNC is happy to work with colleges and universities to meet requirements for their internships/co-ops.

Pay starts at $12.00/hour.

Commitment:

• Training week May 29, 2023 - June 2, 2023, 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday.
• Camps begin June 5, 2023 and end August 11, 2023 with one, unpaid, week off July 3-7.
• Typical workweek is Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, with some longer or shorter depending on the camp and other responsibilities.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

General Information

Position Title:	Summer Day Camp Counselor	Classification:	Hourly, Non-Exempt
Supervisor:	Camp Director	Category:	Seasonal, Full-Time
Department:	Programming	Schedule:	35-40 Hours/Week
		Revision:	November 2022

 

Purpose :

With direction from the Camp Director, the Summer Day Camp Counselors plan and deliver experiential programs for youth ages 5-15. This position works as part of a team of counselors to carry out all functions related to CincyNature summer camps.  Executes all activities with the highest standards for safety, customer service and in keeping with the Nature Center’s Mission, Values and Principles.

Camp counselors typically work at one site throughout the summer. Camps are held at both Rowe Woods in Milford, OH, and Long Branch Farm & Trails in Goshen, OH.

Essential Job Responsibilities

SUMMER CAMP (100%):

• Co-lead and be responsible for a group of 12-13 campers with another counselor. Each week, co-counselors and campers will change.
• Guide camp groups in hands-on environmental learning activities and projects, hikes, songs, stories, games, and crafts as they actively explore the natural world around us.
• Create a welcoming environment for all campers.

Education, Qualifications, & Competencies

Education:

High School Diploma or higher preferred

Communication:

• Excellent oral communication skills
• Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information

Qualifications:

• A hearty interest in the outdoors and enthusiasm for sharing that interest with children
• Some knowledge and training in natural science preferred
• Experience working with children preferred
• A sense of humor, creativity, and initiative
• Desire to work as part of a team
• Procure and provide proof of current First Aid and CPR certification prior to training week
• Must pass a background check under the BCI code and FBI code 5104.013 as required by ODJFS
• 17 year old applicants will need to provide a valid work permit if entering their senior year of high school.

Commitment:

• Training week May 29, 2023 - June 2, 2023. Hours typically 9:00am – 5:00pm daily, Monday through Friday.
• Camps begin June 5, 2023 and end August 11, 2023 with one, unpaid, week off July 3-7.
• Hours typically weekdays, 8:30am-4:30pm, with some longer or shorter depending on the camp and other responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work is performed on-site, almost exclusively outdoors in the nature preserve. Camp is held rain or shine.

Physical Demands:

This position requires the following physical activities: pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.

Find more information here.

Organization: Keep Cincinnati Beautiful

About this position:

Keep Cincinnati Beautiful is seeking an individual to manage our bookkeeping responsibilities and other office management duties. This role is expected to manage the bookkeeping of a small (12 person team) non-profit, while taking on some office management responsibilities to create an FTE of 32 hours. This role will take over for our retiring part time bookkeeper while also taking over some office management duties from other staff members. Keep Cincinnati Beautiful’s Environmental Education Program connects individuals with their environment to encourage green habits and inspire future stewards. The Environmental Education Program Manager oversees creation, execution, and evaluation of all KCB’s educational outreach to promote community-wide behavior change. For 42 years we have helped to keep Cincinnati clean, green and beautiful. Our work has grown to meet the changing needs of the city and now includes five programs: Arts, Education, Environmental Services, Great American Cleanup, and Green Space.

We have assembled a talented, creative, and diverse team implementing a range of award-winning programs (a total of 12 FTE). Our high-impact, low-cost strategies leverage in-kind support, volunteers, and partnerships to achieve ambitious outcomes. For every dollar invested, we provide nearly $27 in community benefits. In just the past 10 years we have educated 200,000+ children, coordinated 130,000+ volunteers, planted 100,000+ trees and flowers, and painted 1,000+ buildings. Perhaps our greatest impact is what people don’t see, like, the eight million pounds of litter, 42,000+ tires collected, 7,000+ graffiti tags removed, and dozens of illegal dump sites shut down. On average, neighborhoods, where we are active (over 45 of 52 Cincinnati neighborhoods), experienced a 15% reduction in quality of life crimes, a 27% reduction in blight, and a 45% increase in economic development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Bookkeeper Responsibilities:
• • Process Accounts Receivable/Payable and handle payroll in a timely manner - Prepare outgoing invoices as scheduled or when requested by staff - Prepare Semi-Monthly Payroll, record sick and vacation earnings and usage - Assist with the annual audit process
  • Maintain personnel files with documentation required for audit purposes - Assist with basic HR duties like new hire documents, compliance, and temporary disability insurance and workers’ compensation filings.
  • Bank and account reconciliation
  • Monitor and manage cash flow
  • Record keeping and/or filing of bills/invoices
  • Make deposits and record all cash receipts
• Office Manager Duties and Responsibilities:
• • Manage Staff Meeting, Agenda, and Follow up Reminders
  • Main Line Phone Management & VM Forwarding
  • Manage Info@KeepCincinnatiBeautiful.org
  • Supervise/Delegate Box Organization
  • Membership Renewals (Toolbank, etc.)
  • Coordinating Software/Tech Purchases and Tech Support
  • ANNUALLY: Create Timesheets, Expense Tracking, Deliverables, Benefit Tracking, Mileage, Expense Reimbursement etc.
  • Office Supplies, Columbia, and other Orders for KCB
  • Transactional HR (Insurance Renewals, etc)
  • Pay Bills (Firespring, Verizon, GoZero etc)
  • Board Meeting Minutes
  • Truck, Van, Trailer Insurance, registration, and Tag Renewals
  • Assisting the Development Manager, which may include database management, event planning, individual campaign recognition, grant writing
  • ED Invoicing

Desired Qualifications / Skills:

• Experience in A/P, A/R, Budgeting, Accounting and Financial Reporting - Highly experienced with data entry, record keeping and computer operation
• Someone who is detail oriented/professional with great judgment and decision-making skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office – Excel a must
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles - Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands on experience with spreadsheets
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong working knowledge of Quickbooks
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with internal and external audiences. - Experience being the Manager of First Impressions
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-through.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Perform with the highest professional demeanor and integrity.
• Able to balance competing priorities, complex situations and tight deadlines. - Appreciation and respect for the confidentiality of highly personal information.

Education, Experience, and Licensing:

• Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• CPA is a plus
• Previous bookkeeping experience preferred
• Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting salary of $20.00-$22.00 per hour.
• Either 32 or 40 hours per week.
• 10 days vacation accrued through year one
• Sick leave/sick leave bank
• 10 days holiday plus time between Christmas and New Year’s
• Health insurance: Agency pays 75% of premiums
• Simple IRA with Agency match on day 1.

To apply, email cover letter and resume to Jonathan@KeepCincinnatiBeautiful.org with “Bookkeeper/Office Manager Position” in the subject. 

More information can be found here.

Organization: Boone County Arboretum

About this position:

Friends of Boone County Arboretum (FBCA), a non-profit organization in support of Boone County Arboretum, is seeking part-time Outreach Environmental Educators for its Arboretum-On-Wheels (AOW) program.

Responsibilities include working with the Team Leader to schedule and run the Arboretum On Wheels educational program trips, formulating and conducting the hands-on AOW programs to K-12 students and the general public, travel to schools and community events, and implementation of marketing plans to encourage school and community partner participation. This position will require local travel. The AOW is operated by FBCA as a team - all educators are directly involved in the outreach sessions, but administrative tasks such as marketing, scheduling, and program development, can be split among team members according to strengths in those areas. This position will require local travel.

Must have at least two years college coursework in Biology, Ecology, or a related field, and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of ecological and hydrolic processes. Must have valid drivers license, reliable transportation, and the ability (or willingness to learn) to drive a pickup truck and 18' trailer in a variety of road, weather, and traffic conditions from its storage location to destinations across the region. Experience with children, marketing and sales, and strong communication skills are desired.

A full job description document can be provided upon request.

Hours are flexible and can range from 5-30 hours per week depending upon peak or off-peak season and how many programs are scheduled.

For More Information:

Details of the AOW outreach program can be found here. Interested applicants with questions should contact Arboretum Director Kristopher Stone by email or call (859) 384-4999, Monday–Friday until 3:30 p.m.

For More Information / To Apply:

Contact Arboretum Director Kristopher Stone by email or call (859) 384-4999, Monday–Friday until 3:30 p.m.

More information can be found here.

Organization: Our Land Organics

About this position:

Want to see the results of your work take shape into the form of pollinator gardens, rainwater catchment and raised bed gardens? Does seeing first hand what you have accomplished for the day inspire you?

Our lands Organic is seeking the right person to fill our Earth Steward - Ecological Landscape Crew Member Position starting this September.

Work with your hands, nature and awesome people directly making a positive change in your community. 

We are looking for someone that wants to help bring regenerative landscapes to life and has a desire to learn and be a part of a growing team. We are plant lovers, soil geeks, and hard working individuals. We encourage growth, education and innovation in this burgeoning field of ecological landscaping and are seeking someone that is interested in growing with the company.

To apply for this position:

Email resume, cover letter and three references to john@ourlandorganics.org

More information can be found here.

Organization: Sierra Club

About this position:

Job Title: Ohio Inspiring Connections Outdoors Intern

Department: Ohio Chapter

Location: Ohio (Cincinnati preferred)

Reports to: Chapter Director

Duration: 20 hours per week for 6 months

Context:

At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of togetherness. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel inequity, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our democracy. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it.

Sierra Club is comprised of staff across the country and a network of volunteer leaders and local chapters that support our grassroots engagement. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with two labor unions representing more than half of our employees.

Scope:

Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO) is at the center of the Sierra Club's efforts to expand outdoor access for children, youth, and families through direct, local programming at the grassrootslevel. The goal of Sierra Club's Inspiring Connections Outdoors is to empower youth from communities with limited access to connect and reconnect to the outdoors, for the benefit of both. ICO is guided by Sierra Club's Outdoors for All Theory of Change: by naming and reducing barriers to entry and ensuring all people have opportunities to explore and enjoy nature, we will improve lives while inspiring and empowering a new generation of leaders to protect the environment.

The ICO Intern will design and lead a recruitment strategy to build a Chapter-level volunteer leadership team. This team will develop a statewide strategy for the Inspiring Connections Outdoors program to engage youth partners and other community entities that are aligned with our mission to provide increased opportunities for youth, children, and families to develop and enhance personal connections to nature through community-inspired and led programming. The Ohio ICO Intern reports to the Chapter Director, for daily assignments and questions and works closely with chapter staff on assigned tasks. The Ohio ICO Intern will help Ohio Chapter volunteers and staff, in collaboration with our partner organizations, to (re)build a sustainable Inspiring Connections Outdoors program for the Chapter and will gain great skill in grassroots organizing, coalition building, project management and operations skills.

Job activities include but are not limited to:

• Uses mapping and other tools to identify what potential partners and participants would like to achieve
• Synthesize and communicate communities' needs and interests with regard to connecting to the outdoors and eliminating the nature equity gap
• Identifies and recruits a broader base of volunteers and leaders grounded in equity and justice practices that includes people from and representative of the demographics of communities where ICO operates.
• Trains and supports volunteers to meet agreed upon goals to best support transformational partnerships.
• Facilitates volunteer and community meetings and online events as needed to engage supporters
• Assists with promoting ICO events and opportunities through posting updates and highlights on social media and other promotional platforms
• Logistics: Meetings will sometimes take place at partner organization meeting sites, and the Intern must be willing to travel within Ohio to assist with programming and to support partner programming as needed. Work hours include evenings and weekends.

The successful candidate must have the following skills and experience:

• Equity Analysis and Practice. Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, justice and anti-oppression values. You are aware of your group identities and how they have shaped your life and experiences at work. You have an analysis of how racism and other forms of oppression in society impact relationships, systems and culture. You bring experience and skills for working effectively with colleagues across group identities and position/role.
• Interpersonal skills. Exhibits emotional intelligence, ability to engage in courageous conversations, especially around equity and inclusion, ability to build and maintain transformational relationships.
• Communication skills. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Experience developing PowerPoint presentations, one-pagers, fact-sheets, etc. Comfort with (or ability to quickly learn) using software and online tools, such as the Google Suite, Facebook and Twitter. Enthusiasm to learn new digital tools related to program tracking and planning - SmartVan, Salesforce, etc.
• Work Ethics and Dependability. Ability to set and honor deadlines, follow through on commitments, and be responsive to a variety of communications styles. Flexibility to meet the needs of an ever-changing landscape.

The strongest candidates will also demonstrate the following experience, skills and competencies:

• A visionary with an appreciation of the Outdoors and experience in helping others connect to the Outdoors.
• The ability to work cooperatively with people of different backgrounds. An understanding of community engagement and/or experience in this.
• Ability to troubleshoot and manage group activities
• Computer literate and knowledge/understanding of Microsoft Office and Google Suite software
• Have experiences and ideas in creating spaces with others for achieving goals. The ability to form team structures with an emphasis on establishing balance and a welcoming community for all participants.
• Self-starter: willing to do the work under their own initiative with support

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is $15 per hour.

This is a category 99, non-exempt, non-represented, temporary position.

Sierra Club is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. Sierra Club employees are not eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Sierra Club values the expertise and talents of foreign nationals. Sierra Club sponsors both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas when certain criteria are met, based on immigration laws and organizational needs. Such sponsorship is at the discretion of the Department Head and Sierra Club Human Resources in consultation with the employee's manager. The Sierra Club cannot guarantee the approval of a visa petition. The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.

To Apply:

This position does not have an undergraduate education requirement. If you choose to include your education history, please remove your schools from your resume. You may leave your degree (e.g., “B.A. Philosophy”), but please remove any undergraduate and graduate school names.

This anonymous process is aimed at opening this opportunity to more candidates, reviewing applicants on performance assessments and mitigating bias in the decision-making process.

Lastly, we are intentionally not asking for a cover letter, so please do not send one in with your application.

More information can be found here.

Organization: Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO)

About this position:

Description: 

The Foundation for Ohio River Education (FORE) is seeking candidates to help conduct environmental education programs. FORE is the non-profit partner of ORSANCO (Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission). The primary focus of the position will be to lead and co-lead education programs. Programs pertain to environmental and biological topics such as macroinvertebrates, water quality, stream assessments, fish ecology, and plankton. Environmental Educators work in direct partnership with other educators and under supervision of ORSANCO’s Environmental Education and Outreach Coordinator.

Previous environmental education experience and environmental science or biological education preferred.

Hours vary in frequency based on the type and number of programs scheduled, which has seasonal flux. Educators are hired throughout the year as needed.

Requirements:

Applicants must have, or be willing to obtain a First Aid/CPR certification.

Salary:

$13-$15

How to apply:

Submit a letter and resume (and references if desired) to Nick Callahan, Environmental Education and Outreach Coordinator.

More information can be found here.