Organization: Great Parks

About the position:

Do you like to have fun? Do you like nature and all it encompasses? Does preserving and protecting natural resources, providing outdoor recreation opportunities and education in order to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations appeal to you? If you answered yes, consider joining our philanthropy team and contributing to a critical role in the preservation of 22 parks and conservation areas in Hamilton County that encompass over 18,000 acres. Great Parks is embarking on a bold 10-year master plan to positively impact community-wide goals such as wellness, talent attraction, and economic development.

Great Parks is seeking a qualified professional to manage our donor database and provide administrative support to the Chief of Philanthropy. As a member of the Philanthropy Division you will be part of a team that exemplifies the organization’s core values of integrity, sustainability, inclusivity, and fun. The Philanthropy Division also supports Great Parks Forever, the philanthropic partner of Great Parks of Hamilton County, that translates an early conservation promise into everyday experiences and lasting legacies.This position will help Great Parks grow its number of supporters and philanthropic revenue.

Great Parks delivers on a promise to preserve and protect Hamilton County’s natural resources to residents and visitors.

The successful candidate will do the following:

Provides various administrative, reporting, office, logistical support, and database management to the Philanthropy division, and direct support to the Chief of Philanthropy.

Manages all functions of the fundraising database including data entry, queries, and reports. Maintains up-to-date donor records and mailing lists for fundraising campaigns, events, and newsletters.

Manages donation acceptance and acknowledgement process including sorting mail; preparing donations for recording, distribution, and deposit by Finance staff; entering donation information into eTapestry database; preparing and proofreading donation acknowledgements; and mailing acknowledgements.

Provides outstanding customer service via phone, email, and in person to all job contacts. Provides prompt response to all donor inquires.

Prepares Board meeting agendas, reports, and presentations. Schedules meeting locations for Board, committee, and other meetings. Manages Board calendar of meetings and events.

Performs administrative duties such as digital file keeping; supply inventory management and ordering; bulk mail processing; meeting preparation; prepare purchase card reports; and scheduling support.

Coordinates and manage volunteers for special projects and events.

Manages legacy tree and bench program including response to inquiries, collaboration with Conservation & Parks staff, and online inventory.

Represents Great Parks, as needed, at community and outreach events.

Assists in preparing for, and managing fund development events.

Performs job duties in accordance with Great Parks' policies, procedures, and performance expectations.

Complies with all cash handling policies and enforces cash control procedures.

Maintains confidentiality of confidential and sensitive information.

Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and punctual attendance and works outside of normal schedule as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is:

Associate’s Degree in business or public administration with 3 years of work experience in office administration or database management. Experience in fundraising for public agencies is a plus.

Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

LICENSE OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License that meets GPHC current carrier guidelines.

Typical starting range for this position is $17.86-$21.00/hr depending on experience.

This position is posted until filled.

Benefits include medical, dental and life insurance; paid vacation, holidays and sick time; enrollment in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and free or discounted use of many Great Parks of Hamilton County recreational activities.

Great Parks is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or any other classification protected under applicable law.

More information can be found here.

Organization: Green Umbrella

About the position: Staff Accountant

Do you have a passion for the environment and future sustainability? Do you want to use your Accounting background to help make a difference in our region?

Green Umbrella has a new role for a full-time Staff Accountant to be responsible for grant financial reporting and organization financial data. This new role will enable the organization to more effectively report on our programmatic work to improve sustainability and climate resilience in the Greater Cincinnati region.

The position will focus on:

• Financial recordkeeping and reporting of grants (financial reporting, billing, and budget reviews)

• Coordinates the preparation of invoices and financial reports to granting agencies

• Accounting management using QuickBooks Online including data entry and reconciliation

• Manages account payable and accounts receivable

• Supports financial reporting to the Board and as part of 990 preparation

The successful candidate will have:

• Associates in Accounting with at least 2 years relevant work experience or Bachelors in Accounting with at least 6 months relevant work experience

• Experience with non-profit or grant finance reporting preferred

• Demonstrated experience with QuickBooks or related financial software

• Proven Excel mastery of pivot tables, formulas, etc.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a cross-functional team

Pay range of $45,000 to $52,500 annually, commensurate with experience and hours worked

Why Work at Green Umbrella

• Rewarding Mission

• Generous Paid Time Off and Other Paid Leave Options (Holidays, Bereavement, Parental Bonding)

• Health Insurance (100% of health insurance premium cost for full-time employees is covered (no waiting period)

• Flexible work schedule with hybrid office hours

At Green Umbrella, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Lived experience is equally important as educational experience. We are committed to making sure our applicant pool is diverse and reserve the right to extend the application period or seek additional candidates if it is not.

To Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@greenumbrella.org. First review will take place May 29, 2023 but the position will remain open until it is filled. No phone calls please.

GREEN UMBRELLA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND VALUES DIVERSITY AT ALL LEVELS OF ITS WORKFORCE.

Organization: City of Cincinnati Office of Environment and Sustainability

About the position:

PROJECT CONTEXT

The City of Cincinnati is committed to embracing sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices to reach the newly affirmed 2023 Green Cincinnati Plan goal of achieving 100% carbon neutrality by 2050 and 50% by 2030. Under the new provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Cincinnati aims to accelerate its efforts to convert to renewable sources and electricity-fueled buildings and vehicles just as the region is transitioning to a cleaner grid. This project will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to expand renewable energy generation and build electrification on public and private properties leveraging existing and new incentives.

Cities around the world are examining their relationships with energy and equity. This project further provides an exciting opportunity for Cincinnati to establish practices and policies to right past wrongs relating to communities previously left out of such planning and infrastructure development. Under the emerging provisions of the IRA and the IIJA, Cincinnati is positioned to scale renewable energy and electrification efforts in ways that systemically address inequities in energy poverty, air quality, and jobs with marginalized communities.

For Cincinnati, like many cities working towards transitioning their infrastructure and policies towards a clean energy future, the price tags to do this work are significant and can complicate and delay desired changes. Understanding and collaboratively pursuing and securing some of the significant federal dollars available is important in making progress toward these large-scale clean energy infrastructure changes. Developing public/private partnerships and receiving philanthropic support from like-minded values driven institutions can also contribute significant resources toward this work.

The City of Cincinnati will partner with the FUSE Executive Fellow to significantly increase the capacity and accessibility of renewable energy and electrification infrastructure within the City through strategic thinking, outreach, and collaborative action to activate the community’s utilization of the IRA and IIJA. The FUSE Fellow will increase the City’s ability to maximize the benefits of these federal resources and other partnerships. The Fellow will also work with partners to develop policy mechanisms, make program and process improvements, and facilitate grant submissions setting the City on a path to achieve 100% carbon neutrality by 2050.

PROJECT SUMMARY & POTENTIAL DELIVERABLES

The following provides a general overview of the proposed fellowship project. This project summary and the potential deliverables will be collaboratively revisited by the host agency, the fellow, and FUSE staff during the first few months of the fellowship.

Beginning in October 2023, the FUSE Executive Fellow will begin by thoroughly reviewing the opportunities presented by the IRA and IIJA and beginning to build tools to increase local understanding and utilization of these opportunities. Concurrently, the Executive Fellow will conduct a listening tour to hear directly from stakeholders that have a vested interest in the region’s clean energy growth and development. This initial study and tour will enable the Executive Fellow to get a sense of the landscape and opportunities in which the clean energy changes need to take place and bring key internal and external stakeholders up to speed.

The Executive Fellow will also gather best practices from innovative financing strategies that promote climate resilience and clean energy. utilized by other cities who have succeeded in funding clean energy transitions that can be informative as Cincinnati develops its own plan.

The Executive Fellow will then work in collaboration with local and regional partners to develop and activate a strategy that may include policy tools, program improvements, and funding approaches to expand the use of clean energy in Cincinnati - both renewable energy and electrified technologies.

By October 2024, the FUSE Executive Fellow will have worked with the City of Cincinnati to do the following:

Conduct a comprehensive, community-wide listening and learning tour that supports City leaders and partners in understanding and maximizing the benefits of IRA and IIJA to support adoption of clean energy generation and electrified technologies across sectors - Assess current clean energy understanding and related project needs and interests across public and private partners. Research local and national models for clean energy funding activation. Engage with relevant stakeholders including other departments, staff members, government agencies, philanthropic partners, private businesses, and community members to better understand priorities and innovative financing options.

Develop & activate a multi-sector clean energy strategy - Design a collaborative, innovative, and strategic clean energy strategy focused on financial incentives, policy mechanisms, process improvements and program enhancements. Support the creation and activation of a cross-agency clean energy coalition to continue the Executive Fellow’s work. Develop a sustainable fundraising vision with buy-in from all stakeholders.

Coordinate at least one clean energy procurement process - Work with relevant stakeholders to coordinate a process for leveraging federal incentives for a City project. Support similar efforts being executed by a local partner.

QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the qualifications listed below, a background in government relations, community relations, public/private partnership building, strategic planning, and an active commitment to renewable energy and environmental justice are strongly preferred for this project.

Synthesizes complex information into clear and concise recommendations and action-oriented implementation plans.

Develops and effectively implements both strategic and operational project management plans.

Generates innovative, data-driven, and result-oriented solutions to difficult challenges.

Responds quickly to changing ideas, responsibilities, expectations, trends, strategies and other processes.

Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing, and excels in both active listening and conversing.

Fosters collaboration across multiple constituencies in order to support more effective decision making.

Establishes and maintains strong relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders, both inside and outside of government.

Embraces differing viewpoints and implements strategies to find common ground.

Demonstrates confidence and professional diplomacy, while effectively interacting with individuals at all levels of various organizations.

FUSE is an equal opportunity employer with core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

Salary: Executive Fellows are FUSE employees and receive an annual base salary of $80,000. Fellows can also access various health, dental, and vision insurance benefits. Compensation for this year of public service is not intended to represent market-rate compensation for the experienced professionals in our program.

More information can be found here.

Organization: City of Cincinnati Office of Environment and Sustainability

About the position:

PROJECT CONTEXT

The Quality Green Jobs Agenda for Cincinnati/Hamilton County aims to address the pressing need for a sustainable and inclusive transition to a green economy. Quality, green jobs was the clearest cross-cutting theme throughout the 2023 Green Cincinnati Plan community engagement process. By focusing on supporting low-income communities through targeted training, career development pathways, and comprehensive career supports that align with job growth sectors, this project seeks to create quality jobs and build a robust green workforce that can drive the city's environmental goals while promoting economic prosperity and social equity.

Cincinnati will partner with FUSE Corps to oversee the development of a green workforce agenda with internal and external partners that supports Cincinnati/Hamilton County’s transition to a thriving, green economy that creates training and quality jobs for low-income community members. As this is a new lane of workforce development for the City of Cincinnati, learning and partnership will be the focus of the initial stage of the Fellow’s work. The FUSE Fellow will build a coalition of partners, lead the development of a Quality Green Jobs Agenda, and set the coalition up for success in implementation.

In this role, the FUSE Executive Fellow will facilitate planning conversations, in collaboration with a wide cross-section of institutional and community partners, aiming to achieve an inclusive green workforce plan of action. The Green Workforce Development Fellow’s impact will outlive their role as the region’s workforce ecosystem will adopt and lead the implementation of the agenda moving forward.

PROJECT SUMMARY & POTENTIAL DELIVERABLES

The following provides a general overview of the proposed fellowship project. This project summary and the potential deliverables will be collaboratively revisited by the host agency, the fellow, and FUSE staff during the first few months of the fellowship.

Around the globe, we are being called to green our workforces. While every job can in some ways be a green job, the new green economy requires both skilling and reskilling in order to adapt to the challenges and opportunities of the climate crisis. This means providing training for working age individuals on electric vehicle maintenance, renewable energy installation, building envelope and equipment improvements, green infrastructure construction practices, urban conservation efforts, sustainable agriculture methods, zero waste strategies, and more. A dramatic change is required of our workforce if we are to meet the challenges that the climate crisis is demanding. Through this new set of partnerships Fuse will help to grow, partners will work to strategically adapt training programs and career pathways, while engaging potential employees and employers to build an inclusive, green workforce to reach toward the community’s carbon neutrality goal. Beginning in October 2023, the FUSE Executive Fellow will facilitate the creation of an agenda that will map Cincinnati/Hamilton County’s path toward quality green jobs and a prepared, inclusive workforce.

The FUSE Executive Fellow will accomplish this objective by: conducting a listening tour to metabolize stakeholder insights, understand current, local workforce development systems and practices, and digest shared learning to date; facilitating the development of a Quality Green Jobs Agenda; and leading or collaborating closely with the City, county, community stakeholders, consultants, and private partners to pursue significant implementation dollars. This Fuse Fellow’s efforts will also help support the city’s goal of addressing disparities and promoting environmental justice for historically disinvested communities while increasing the City and County’s green workforce preparedness as the economy shifts.

By October 2024, the FUSE Executive Fellow will have:

Conducted a thorough and equitable review of the current landscape - Conducted a listening tour to become familiar with the city’s current green jobs strategies and players; engaged with all relevant stakeholders, including other departments and public agencies, staff members, private business, and community members to better understand their perspectives, priorities, and concerns with regard to greening the workforce; reviewed national, local, and global models for green workforce transition to identify successful strategies that are scalable in The City of Cincinnati; and share these landscape findings with key stakeholders.

Formed a comprehensive agenda and implementation framework – led the formation of a Quality Green Jobs Coalition that will develop a Quality Green Jobs Agenda for the Cincinnati and region alongside strategic partners, ensuring that community needs, perspectives, and equity for historically marginalized communities are centered in all strategies; aligned the Agenda’s goals and timelines with the 2023 Green Cincinnati Plan and other relevant, local workforce strategies; identified funding opportunities and a communications plan for successful Agenda implementation.

Pursued green workforce funding opportunities - Led the drafting and submission of implementation-focused funding applications to federal, state, and local funders in order to set the coalition on a path to sustainable implementation of the Agenda.

QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the qualifications listed below, a background in coalition building, strategic planning, project management, and having a startup mentality are strongly preferred for this project.

Synthesizes complex information into clear and concise recommendations and action-oriented implementation plans.

Develops and effectively implements both strategic and operational project management plans.

Generates innovative, data-driven, and result-oriented solutions to difficult challenges.

Responds quickly to changing ideas, responsibilities, expectations, trends, strategies and other processes.

Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing, and excels in both active listening and conversing.

Fosters collaboration across multiple constituencies in order to support more effective decision making.

Establishes and maintains strong relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders, both inside and outside of government, and particularly including community-based relationships.

Embraces differing viewpoints and implements strategies to find common ground.

Demonstrates confidence and professional diplomacy, while effectively interacting with individuals at all levels of various organizations.

FUSE is an equal opportunity employer with core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

Salary: Executive Fellows are FUSE employees and receive an annual base salary of $80,000. Fellows can also access various health, dental, and vision insurance benefits. Compensation for this year of public service is not intended to represent market-rate compensation for the experienced professionals in our program.

More information can be found here.

Organization: City of Cincinnati Office of Environment and Sustainability

About the position:

PROJECT CONTEXT

The City of Cincinnati recognizes the urgent need to address the increasing risks posed by extreme weather events, such as overland/flash flooding, landslides, and sewer backups, which have become more frequent and severe due to climate change. Climate change and the havoc that it is delivering to our infrastructure costs cities millions upon millions of dollars each year, not to mention the inequitable distribution of harm it causes to the collective and individual health of the underserved community. Meeting this challenge falls to the leadership of our cities to change their approach to policies and practices, harnessing the power of the opportunities that are inherent in this unique and unprecedented point in time.

The City of Cincinnati and FUSE collaboration aims to achieve goals outlined in the 2023 Green Cincinnati Plan Priority Actions. These goals include promoting collaborative understanding, implementing strategic actions, and showcasing tangible progress. The priority actions in focus include incentivizing green infrastructure projects in vulnerable communities, restructuring sewer rates equitably, and transforming the city into a "sponge city" with diverse green elements. This includes green roofs, bioswales, wetlands, and more. These changes will reduce sewer backups, overflows, and flash flooding. The city will prioritize projects in affected areas and collaborate with communities to address property damage. Through these comprehensive measures, the City of Cincinnati aims to enhance resilience and mitigate the impact of climate-related challenges. By incorporating green infrastructure and fostering partnerships, the city strives to create a more sustainable and resilient environment for all its residents.

This project aims to develop a coalition of partners focused on climate resilience and adaptation, with an emphasis on planning and funding targeted solutions that remedy environmental injustices. Equity is often not prioritized in community-based climate resilience and adaptation responses. Through this partnership with FUSE, Cincinnati aims to take the opportunity to shift this practice to distinctly focus on mitigating environmental injustices. There are countless opportunities to optimize the power of this moment to center equity and inclusion, bringing in members of our communities who’ve been left out of urban planning and response mitigation efforts in the past, and with them will come innovative ideas about how to do better by climate adaptation and resilience.

The City of Cincinnati will partner with FUSE Corps to develop a plan to transition sewer infrastructure further toward climate resilience and adaptation needs. The FUSE Executive Fellow will coordinate a listening tour with communicate stakeholders; conduct a landscape analysis to assess current needs, programming gaps, and best practices; create a diverse coalition ranging across agencies and community organizations to ensure that ownership of this effort outlives their Executive Fellow tenure; and coordinate funding submissions to attract the significant resources needed.

PROJECT SUMMARY & POTENTIAL DELIVERABLES

The following provides a general overview of the proposed fellowship project. This project summary and the potential deliverables will be collaboratively revisited by the host agency, the fellow, and FUSE staff during the first few months of the fellowship.

Starting in October 2023, the FUSE Executive Fellow will collaborate with city, community, and private stakeholders to research, recommend, and implement a climate adaptation strategy for Cincinnati. The focus will be on metropolitan sewer infrastructure to mitigate existing impacts on vulnerable residents and enhance preparedness for future extreme weather events. This initiative aims to strengthen Cincinnati's climate resilience efforts across departments and communities, starting with the sewer system.

The Executive Fellow will start by analyzing current climate risk and vulnerability assessments, with a specific focus on sewage infrastructure. They will also conduct a listening tour to gather diverse perspectives on the issue. Next, the Fellow will form a coalition to develop a comprehensive plan aimed at securing funding through partnerships. This plan will include recommendations considering regional plans and policies that have an impact on climate adaptation-related infrastructure, programs, and incentives. In the development of strategies, the Executive Fellow will prioritize vulnerable communities, particularly those at high risk and historically marginalized, ensuring their needs are addressed. Additionally, the Fellow will research successful programs from across the nation and worldwide, identifying sector-specific best practices and lessons learned that can be applied to the project.

The FUSE Executive Fellow will engage government agencies, community organizations, and residents to understand storm-related impacts better. Recognizing that the communities of Cincinnati possess valuable expertise from their own experiences, the Fellow will build upon existing knowledge to drive meaningful solutions.

The Executive Fellow will establish a sustainable cross-organizational coalition by leveraging their expertise in coalition building. This coalition will have a structured leadership and participation framework to ensure long-term effectiveness. The Fellow will coordinate the submission of at least three joint applications for federal or state funding based on mutually agreed priorities.

Ultimately, this collaborative effort will support the city's objective of enhancing climate resilience, addressing disparities, and promoting environmental justice for historically marginalized communities.

By October 2024, the Executive Fellow will have overseen the following:

Climate Adaptation Strategy and Implementation: The FUSE Executive Fellow will develop and implement a climate adaptation strategy for Cincinnati, focusing on sewer infrastructure. This strategy will address current impacts and prepare for future extreme weather events.

Risk Assessment and Insights: The Fellow will conduct a climate risk and vulnerability assessment, specifically analyzing the vulnerabilities and challenges related to sewer infrastructure. This assessment will provide valuable insights for informed decision-making.

Stakeholder Perspectives Report: Through a comprehensive listening tour, the Fellow will gather input from stakeholders and generate a report highlighting key issues, concerns, and suggestions.

QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the qualifications listed below, a background in analytic capacities, diverse coalition building, government/community relations, and a start-up mentality are strongly preferred for this project.

Synthesizes complex information into clear and concise recommendations and action-oriented implementation plans.

Develops and effectively implements both strategic and operational project management plans.

Generates innovative, data-driven, and result-oriented solutions to difficult challenges.

Responds quickly to changing ideas, responsibilities, expectations, trends, strategies, and other processes.

Communicates effectively verbally and in writing and excels in active listening and conversing.

Fosters collaboration across multiple constituencies in order to support more effective decision-making.

Establishes and maintains strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, both inside and outside of government, particularly community-based relationships.

Embraces differing viewpoints and implements strategies to find common ground.

Demonstrates confidence and professional diplomacy while effectively interacting with individuals at all levels of various organizations.

FUSE is an equal opportunity employer with core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

Salary: Executive Fellows are FUSE employees and receive an annual base salary of $80,000. Fellows can also access various health, dental, and vision insurance benefits. Compensation for this year of public service is not intended to represent market-rate compensation for the experienced professionals in our program.

More information can be found here.

Organization: Boone County Conservation District

About the position:

Location: 6028 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington, KY 41005

Job Type: Part-time without benefits; 25 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend hours.

Overview of the Organization: The Boone County Conservation District (“BCCDKY”) is one of 121 conservation districts in Kentucky. Kentucky Conservation Districts are political subdivisions of state government but are not state agencies. Conservation Districts are local units of government that work within county boundaries and are charged with carrying out programs for the conservation, use and development of soil, water, and other natural resources. Conservation Districts are the primary entities to provide assistance to private landowners and land users in the conservation, sustainment, improvement, and enhancement of Kentucky’s natural resources. They are catalysts for coordinating and implementing conservation programs, channeling expertise from all levels of government and the community into action at the local level. Programs are non-regulatory, science based technical assistance, incentive based financial programs and informational and education programs.

Job Description: The Forest Health Technician works with the district staff and board of supervisors to determine the organization’s values and mission and to plan for short and long-term goals. This person will report directly to the Director of Conservation Programs and serve as a team member to carry out the organization’s annual and long-range plans of work. By working in a variety of forested and natural areas, a forest health technician promotes forest health over the long term. Duties might include surveying the ecosystem, implementing restorative and protective projects, and managing the growth of different types of trees and other vegetation. This work will help to identify and lessen tree diseases, decrease the spread of invasive species, and improve habitat for wildlife including threatened and endangered species.

Responsibilities:

Technical

Develop a forest management strategy for western Boone County

Investigate and document threats to local forest and wildlife resources (i.e., invasive species, diseases etc.)

Maintain an ongoing, sustainable forest and wildlife research program

Manage data to support natural resource reports, plans, projects, or permitted uses.

Increase technical assistance for public and private lands

Assist with equipment inventory and maintenance.

Safely use power tools or equipment for forestry or natural resource-related projects.

Support BCCDKY staff and partners with technical conservation projects, including native species plantings, invasive species control, stream health monitoring, and other field work

Promote State Cost Share, EQIP, and other financial assistance programs to landowners

Community Outreach and Education

Increase outreach efforts to forest landowners

Assist with youth and K-12 programming when necessary, including school visits and summer camps

Attend or host meetings with stakeholders, including landowners and community organizations

Develop strong partnerships with local universities, agencies, and community groups

Create educational content for print, online, and social media

Assist with the development of forest management workshops and education programs

Participate in community events such as fairs and festivals.

Administration

Provide support for budgeting, reporting, and planning.

Attend regular staff meetings and monthly board meetings.

Provide monthly reports to the Board of Supervisors.

Collaborate with staff and board to identify and address problems and opportunities for the district.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

Relevant coursework in biology, ecology, environmental studies, or related field preferred.

Experience in forest and wildlife management.

Knowledge of local and international conservation issues.

Experience with GPS, GIS, and map making.

Experience in natural resources, conservation, agriculture, and related fields strongly preferred.

Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing

Ability to be flexible with daily responsibilities, exhibit strong people skills, and act as a member of a team

Valid driver’s license.

Ability to lift 50 lbs., work in adverse weather and remain on feet for long periods without difficulty.

CPR, Wilderness first aid, AED adult and pediatric certification, or lifeguard certification is a plus.

To apply, send resume, cover letter, and three references to markjacobs@bccdky.org by end of business day on Friday, September 8th.

More information can be found here.

Organization: Clermont County Soil and Water Conservation District

About the position:

Reports To: District Administrator

Status: Full-time, permanent

Hours: 40 hours a week

Purpose: Using current best practices in education and behavioral science, the Education Coordinator will develop, deliver, and assess innovative education programs that support specific conservation outcomes approved by the District Director and Board of Supervisors.

The Education Coordinator will collaborate with community partners to inspire and empower audiences of all ages to take individual and collective action for conservation in Clermont County.

With an eye toward continuous improvement, ongoing professional development is an expectation via webinars, research articles, and networking.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree, Masters preferred, in science, environmental studies, environmental education, conservation psychology, or related field required.

For a complete job description, please visit our website at www.clermontswcd.org/employment-opportunities/, or contact the Clermont SWCD at 513-732-7075.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume / CV and three references by September 8, 2023 to John McManus, District Administrator, detailing experience relevant to position requirements listed above. Mail completed application to:

Clermont Soil & Water Conservation District

P.O. Box 549

Owensville, OH 45160

Or email ALL documents to jmcmanus@clermontcountyohio.gov

The Clermont Soil & Water Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer.

More information can be found here.

Organization: Kenton County Conservation District

About the position:

Job Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Independence Courthouse

5272 Madison Pike, 2nd floor

Independence, KY 41051

General Statement of Duties:

The District Director is responsible for the overall management and implementation of District programs, procedures and policies as established by the District’s Board of Supervisors. Duties include the planning and execution of technical and administrative phases of environmental and conservation programs along with fiscal, personnel and program management. Work is performed under the general administrative direction of the Board of Supervisors Executive Committee, through regular and special meetings, conferences, and oral or written instructions.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in agriculture, environmental studies, biological science, or a closely related field and at least four years of professional level work experience, or its part-time equivalent in a program involving soil and water conservation management activities. Environmental project management and employee supervisory experience is preferred. Prior experience operating outdoor equipment and performing physically demanding work in an outdoor environment is desirable.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website’s homepage at www.kccdky.org for full job description and to submit a resume. The application period will remain open until the position is filled. Application review will begin September 11, 2023. No phone calls please.

More information can be found here.

Organization: Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio

About the position:

About Us: Powered by attorney volunteers, Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio (PBPO) strengthens our community by providing free business legal services and education to nonprofits. More information about PBPO can be found at pbpohio.org.

Job Summary: PBPO seeks a part-time development coordinator to (1) build upon our fundraising success and (2) leverage and grow a strong donor base with a focus on corporate and grant funding. Reporting to and in partnership with the CEO, the development coordinator will spearhead development efforts as PBPO continues to grow.

Primary Responsibilities:

In close partnership with the CEO and board of directors, develop and execute PBPO’s annual fundraising plan to include: (1) corporate giving, (2) foundation giving, (3) individual giving and (4) sponsorships for special events to meet PBPO’s revenue goals.

Conduct the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals and reports to foundations and corporate sources, including managing PBPO’s grant funding prospect list, and keeping up with deadlines for grant applications and reports.

Perform prospect research to identify new revenue sources, cultivate and build relationships with potential new funders in collaboration with the CEO.

Implement the development communications calendar and produce donor-facing communications to include: (1) newsletters, (2) reports, (3) written appeals, and (4) the Annual Impact Report.

Maintain and be the voice of PBPO on social media sites, draft award nominations as determined by CEO, lead implementation of quarterly newsletter, and write and send occasional press releases to media outlets.

Manage development efforts in Salesforce database, including inputting donor and gift information and prospects. Produce reports. Maintain accuracy of database via frequent updates.

Draft donor contribution letters and acknowledgements.

Work with CEO and accounting consultant to ensure financial records are in alignment with development records.

Uphold a good working relationship with board, staff, donors, volunteers, and community sources.

Work closely and collaboratively with other members of PBPO’s awesome team.

Assist with other PBPO events as needed.

Perform other duties as directed by the CEO.

Required Experience and Skills:

Be self-motivated and highly organized.

Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies including a solid understanding of budgets as they relate to proposals and grants, and 2-5 years of relevant experience is required.

Be able to craft funding proposals in a clear and compelling manner. Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills with a strong attention to detail are essential.

Strong computer skills, including prior experience with data analytics as well as social media proficiency preferred. Experience with Salesforce is a plus.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, board members, and volunteers.

Salary: $30/hour. Starting benefits include a 401(k) plan (with a 4% match after 1 year), PTO, paid holidays, flexible schedule, and potential for hybrid/remote work with a minimum expectation of two days/week in our downtown Cincinnati office. Plus, a fun and supportive team!

Application Guidelines: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF file (file name:FirstName_LastName.pdf) in confidence to info@pbpohio.org. In your cover letter, please indicate how you heard about this opportunity.

Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio is an equal opportunity employer.

More information can be found here.

Organization: Hamilton County Conservation District

About the position:

Nature and Purpose of the Position:

The primary responsibility of this position is to support the education requirements under the USEPA Phase II Storm Water Regulations by providing informational programs on soil and water conservation to schools, the general public, civic organizations, libraries, clubs, and other groups. The Education Coordinator will also assist in seasonal projects, public events, and display development.

The employee occupying this position is responsible to the Board of Supervisors and shall be subject to the direction of the Board. The Education and AmeriCorps Program Manager will be the direct supervisor.

Responsibilities:

% Time Illustrative duties (% may vary as program develops)

60% Promote the understanding of soil & water conservation through school, scout, summer, and library programs. Actively seek opportunities to present information and conservation programs to new groups. Develop new activities based on the current education standards that also meet the District’s mission and teacher’s needs. Write blog posts and newsletter articles.

15% Design, plan and implement major education events and contests, including Agriculture Education Day, GCEE Expo, Envirothon, poster contest and others.

10% Actively participate in the development of interactive displays for use at public events (such as Earth Day, Great Outdoor Weekend, Paddlefest, etc.). Work with Marketing Coordinator to coordinate non-education events. Assist in staffing booths at events.

10% Schedule and lead workshops to train teachers in conservation techniques. Collaborate with partner agencies when appropriate.

5% Maintain records of activities and school contacts. Keep up to date on supply order and program needs. Develop reports for Board of Supervisors (monthly and additional as needed) and the Storm Water District (yearly and additionally as needed). Update website as needed.

Other duties as required by the Board of Supervisors.

Job Qualifications:

 Bachelor’s degree in education, or another related environmental field required with at least three years’ experience in teaching and/or program development.

 A direct working knowledge of conservation issues as they apply to soil and water. Knowledge of NPDES Phase II Storm Water Regulations is a definite plus.

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

 An ability to adapt programs to meet the learning needs of a wide range of audiences.

 Work well within a team. Respect and support initiative of others, communicate in a timely and candid manner with team members and supervisors.

 Basic computer skills that include Microsoft Office.

 Maintain a valid driver’s license and insurance.

 Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

 Ability to pass a county background check.

Administration:

Starting salary will be $22.40-$30.49 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a permanent full-time position with benefits and participation in the PERS retirement system. Non-salary program expenses, such as mileage will be reimbursed when employee uses their own vehicle. Hourly record keeping shall be reported to the Education & AmeriCorps Program Manager on a bi-weekly basis.

Work Schedule:

Five eight-hour days (8:00a - 4:30p) with occasional weekend and evening events and meetings.

Hamilton County Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

More information can be found here.