Jobs tagged "Environmental"

1. Type

   Part-Time

   Job

   Ventura County Farmers Market Recovery Program Coordinator

   

   

   Ventura County Farmers Market Recovery Program Coordinator

   Part-Time

   
   

   ORGANIZATION: Food Forward (501c3 non-profit), www.foodforward.org POSITION:  Ventura County Farmers Market Recovery Program Coordinator HOURS: Part-Time, 20 hours per week ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW: Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people in need and inspiring others to do the same. Our produce is recovered mostly in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties but reaches those in need in eight Southern California counties via distribution by hundreds of hunger relief agencies across virtually all social service sectors: homeless outreach, domestic violence shelters, street youth homes, veteran services, LGBT teen/adult/senior services, after-school programs, low-income college programs, and many more. With the volunteer-power of over 10,000 registered volunteers and a modest staff, we will help feed over 2 million Southern Californians in need this year alone. *See our core values posted below. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Ventura County Farmers Market Recovery Program Coordinator will directly report to the Farmers Market Recovery Program Manager. This person will play an important role in supporting, maintaining and expanding the Farmers Market Recovery Program. This position is an intermediate-level position and provides an opportunity to become deeply involved in the food justice community, while working to grow the program’s presence in Ventura County. The Program Coordinator is the bridge between Food Forward’s wonderful volunteers, volunteer leaders, receiving agencies, and organizational needs.  As such, the ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills and the wherewithal to conduct delicate conversations with multiple stakeholders. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Farmers Market Recovery Program

   • Coordinating, retaining, and training lead volunteers
   • Maintaining accurate metrics, performing data collection and data entry
   • Posting events, scheduling lead volunteers, and maintaining market kits
   • Travelling to various markets throughout Ventura County to oversee the program and lead volunteers
   • Communicating with large numbers of stakeholders including hunger relief agencies, market management, and partners over the phone, email, and in person
   • AdHoc duties as assigned

   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

   • Mandatory availability on weekends and Mondays
   • Extremely organized and efficient with excellent attention to detail
   • Computer literate and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google G-Mail, and Google Sheets.
   • Minimum 1 year experience in a fast-paced, hands-on job related to social justice, anti-hunger, environmental and/or food systems
   • Excellent communication skills
   • Good geographical knowledge of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties
   • Maintain Valid Class C Driver’s license and clean driving record

   PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

   • Ability to lift and carry boxes of produce weighing up to 60 lbs repeatedly from ground to vehicles and over unstable ground
   • Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, lift, twist, kneel, crouch, crawl, pull, push, carry, grasp, reach and stoop as needed
   • Ability to work both indoors and outdoors

   HOURS: Part-Time, 20 hours per week Wage: $15-17 per hour BENEFITS:

   • Simple IRA with 3% employer matching (after one year of employment)
   • 5 days of PTO for part-time staff with additional sick days
   • Prorated cell phone allowance
   • Telecommuting and work flexibility

   *Food Forward Core Values:

   • Creativity – We seek to innovate in all facets of our work.
   • Joyfulness – We cultivate a meaningful, fun, positive and spirited work environment.
   • Committed to Food Justice – We believe that access to wholesome food, and fresh nutritious produce, is not a privilege, but a right. We work hard to end food inequality and reduce food insecurity.
   • Authenticity – We are transparent and honest in our words, deeds and actions. We act at the highest level of integrity.
   • Disciplined – We are reliable, professional, accountable, rigorous and committed to excellence in all areas of our work, both internally and externally.

   Location: VenturaCalifornia, United States

    

   FoodForward, Inc. – Posted by FoodForward

   Location

   VenturaCalifornia, United States

   Date Posted

   23 Feb 2021

2. Type

   Full-Time

   Job

   Major Gifts Manager

   

   

   Major Gifts Manager

   Full-Time

   
   

   Organization:    Food Forward, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Position:              Major Gifts Manager Hours:                  Full-Time Compensation: $70,000 - $77,500 Location:              North Hollywood, CA (this position is temporarily remote due to COVID-19) Organizational Overview: Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people in need and inspiring others to do the same. Fruits and vegetables are collected in Los Angeles and Ventura counties from backyard fruit trees, public orchards, farmers markets, and the downtown Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Terminal. This recovered produce is provided free of charge to low-income populations across virtually all social service sectors, including homeless outreach, food banks, domestic violence shelters, transitional youth homes, veteran services, after-school programs, LGBTQ+ teen/adult/senior services, programs serving people with disabilities, college student assistance programs, and many more. Since Food Forward’s inception, thousands of dedicated volunteers in collaboration with our staff have rescued over 100 million pounds of fruits and vegetables, helping to feed over 2 million people across eight Southern California counties last year. See our core values posted below.* Position Overview: Food Forward, Southern California’s largest nonprofit organization devoted to the recovery and donation of fresh produce to the region’s 2.5M+ food insecure, has undergone unprecedented growth in 2019 and 2020. Food Forward is seeking candidates for a new position, Major Gifts Manager, to steward its growing universe of supporters and expand the individual giving program. The Manager will work closely with the Chief Development Officer (CDO) to develop strategy and implement research, relationship-building, solicitation, and stewardship for a growing individual donor program. Current strategies include: three major campaigns (online, mail, and event); cultivation events in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties; personal solicitation by the Founder/CEO, board, and volunteer fundraisers; planned giving; and ongoing email and social media. The Manager will work directly with the CDO and collaborate with an effective team of colleagues managing multiple revenue streams. The team also works with the Communications department to implement marketing strategies. The ideal candidate will have a positive, “can-do” attitude and the ability to work collaboratively with all staff and volunteers in a diverse and fast-paced environment; is self-motivated and highly organized, with exceptional attention to accuracy; is flexible and has the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously; exercises good judgment in handling confidential donor information; and has a keen passion for food justice and strong alignment with Food Forward’s core values. The candidate will demonstrate their ability to write persuasively and have excellent interpersonal communication skills to engage a wide range of donors. Success in Year One In the first year of this new position, the Manager will be expected to:

   • Create an annual calendar and moves management system for active solicitation and stewardship of individual donors, including retaining the majority of new supporters from 2020.
   • Develop a sustainable strategy for increasing revenue in 2022, aligned with organization goals.
   • Work with CDO and CEO to implement specialized plans for key donors, particularly leadership gifts.
   • Work with development and communications staff to create a plan for cultivation and solicitation of mid-range and grassroots donors, including the monthly giving program.

   Core Responsibilities Program planning and management

   • Manage solicitation and stewardship by the CEO, CDO, board members, and other volunteers, including research, briefing materials, and scheduling.
   • Develop data-driven understanding of donors to identify opportunities for growth, enhancement of the program, and reporting for board and leadership.
   • Work with CDO to develop annual fundraising goals and operational plans; participate in budgeting and cashflow reporting.

   Donor cultivation and stewardship

   • Work with CEO and CDO to build relationships with donors, ensuring personal attention and service.
   • Spearhead portfolio growth, including working with leadership, board, and advisors to funnel prospects into the solicitation pipeline and developing an enhanced bequest and trusts strategy.
   • Produce appeals, updates, and other correspondence in alignment with organization messaging and brand guidelines; work with the communications team on marketing collateral; execute virtual and in-person donor events in coordination with development staff.
   • Oversee recordkeeping and acknowledgement process with development staff, achieving compliance and stewardship.

   Other support

   • Keep informed of Food Forward public messaging to ensure accurate and effective donor interactions.
   • Occasionally work evenings or weekends for special events which may require Southern California travel.
   • Other duties as assigned.

   Minimum Requirements:

   • Three years’ experience in developing donor outreach programs including mail and digital campaigns, personal solicitation, events, working with giving circles and advisors, and donor management systems.
   • Experience with portfolios of donors in the 5-to-7-figure giving level is highly desired.
   • Demonstrated success in project management.
   • Experience working with donor databases or CRM; Salesforce background is preferred.

   Application Deadline: March 5, 2021 Desired Start Date: April 5, 2021  Salary: $70,000 - $77,500 Benefits:

   • Medical, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage
   • Simple IRA with 3% employer matching (after one year of employment)
   • Generous Sick Days, Paid-Time-Off, and Holiday allocation
   • Cell phone allowance
   • Telecommuting and Work flexibility

   *Food Forward Core Values:

   • Creativity – We seek to innovate in all facets of our work.
   • Joyfulness – We cultivate a meaningful, fun, positive and spirited work environment.
   • Committed to Food Justice – We believe that access to wholesome food, and fresh nutritious produce, is not a privilege, but a right. We work hard to end food inequality and reduce food insecurity.
   • Authenticity – We are transparent and honest in our words, deeds, and actions. We act at the highest level of integrity.
   • Disciplined – We are reliable, professional, accountable, rigorous and committed to excellence in all areas of our work, both internally and externally.
   • Community-minded – We aim to include and connect people in the community, and to remain open, diverse, respectful, and accessible. We take pride in offering people meaningful volunteer and work experiences.

   Location: Los AngelesCalifornia, United States

    

   FoodForward, Inc. – Posted by FoodForward

   Location

   Los AngelesCalifornia, United States

   Date Posted

   23 Feb 2021

3. Type

   Full-Time

   Job

   DE&S Safety and Environmental Consultants

   

   

   DE&S Safety and Environmental Consultants

   Full-Time

   
   

   Salary £43,350 - £51,000 Job description At Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), we’re excited to be building a new team of safety and environmental consultants at our Glasgow site. Join this new and expanding team and play a vital role in ensuring the equipment used by the UK’s Armed Forces is safe and offers the best possible protection, while minimising environmental impact. Become a go-to expert, contributing vital expertise and managing safety or environmental risks across a wide breadth of high-profile projects and equipment, from combat aircraft and armoured vehicles to submarines and aircraft carriers. Influence safety and environmental decisions across the full lifecycle, from the design and build of equipment, to the through-life support and safe decommissioning of the equipment used on the frontline. As a technical expert in your field, you’ll become part of our wider Internal Technical Support (ITS) team, a group of in-house technical experts responsible for providing consultancy services to any procurement project across the Ministry of Defence. Throughout your career, you’ll play a key role in identifying and communicating best practice, promoting skills development, standardising process and increasing knowledge transfer throughout the Ministry of Defence. Please note that due to the nature of some projects, some of these roles may require Sole UK Nationals. Responsibilities

   • Working on complex products, systems and services, you will scope fixed-price technical consultancy tasks to meet your customers’ needs, ensuring they are delivered to cost, time and customer satisfaction • You will negotiate and deliver against a commitment to carry out accurately-costed tasks • You will develop safety or environmental artefacts/ evidence that will be used in the assessment of environmental/safety risk and consider the implications of changes to equipment design, offering mitigation advice in the process • You will develop and implement environmental/safety management systems for products, services or systems, as either part of design or in-service support • You will act as an independent subject practitioner to support our delivery teams and industry partners with best practice, legislative & regulatory compliance, and mitigation techniques, consistently encouraging continuous improvement at all levels • You will utilise your exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills to offer all of the above services across multiple areas such as Maritime, Land, Weapons, Air, and Submarines, ensuring that your solutions are understood and appropriately executed What you will be assessed against To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essentialcriteria: • Demonstrable and relevant consultancy experience as a safety or environmental advisor/auditor, with the ability to scope and deliver high-quality outputs within pre-defined timescales and to budget against developed programmes of work • Demonstrable experience of using a range of environmental/safety tools and techniques, to provide advice and guidance on complex projects • A Level 5 (or higher) qualification in an engineering or scientific subject or equivalent experience in industry • Experience of developing and writing safety/ environmental artefacts in support of compelling safety/environmental bodies of evidence It would benefit your application should you be able to demonstrate the following desirablecriteria: • Professional registration with a relevant institution. For example, Institution of Occupational Health and Safety (IOSH) or International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies: • Application of Analytical Techniques • Technical Risk Management If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours: • Leadership • Managing a quality service What's in it for you? You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more. Find out more about what we offer by clicking here. Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. About your team Cutting-edge engineering and science is a critical component in delivering modern, battle-winning technologies to all branches of the armed forces. Engineering is the largest business area within DE&S – and it’s one of the most fulfilling too. From managing technical risks, engineering resources and services, to defining and assuring best practice, our engineers are exemplars both within DE&S and our industry partners and professional bodies. Please click the link below to apply by creating an account and upload your details.

   Benefits Please find 'The Little Book of Big Benefits' here.  This post is not eligible for relocation allowances. Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details Simply click on the apply button to create an account and upload your CV which clearly demonstrates the following areas (which you will be assessed against): • Key Achievements • Relevant Experience • Applied Knowledge and Skills For additional guidance on writing a CV for DE&S, please click here Firstly we’ll check that you meet the essential criteria that are listed for the role. If you do, we’ll then carry out a more detailed review of your CV to see if your qualifications and experience are a good match for the role(s). If you’re successful, we’ll invite you to an interview so you can meet us, discuss your Key Achievements, Relevant Experience and Applied knowledge & Skills. In addition to the above, you'll also be assessed against a technical competence and the listed behaviours, aligned to our DE&S Behaviours.  Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups:

   • UK nationals
   • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKs
   • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
   • nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with (or eligible for) status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
   • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
   • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
   • certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals

   Further information on nationality requirements Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

   Location: GlasgowScotland, United Kingdom

    

   Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support

   Location

   GlasgowScotland, United Kingdom

   Date Posted

   22 Feb 2021

4. Type

   Full-Time

   Job

   DE&S Safety and Environmental Consultant

   

   

   DE&S Safety and Environmental Consultant

   Full-Time

   
   

   £43,350 - £51,000, per annum (plus benefits). Job description Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) are looking to expand their team of Safety and Environmental consultants, based at Abbey Wood, supplying consultancy services to defence procurement projects within the Land, Air & Maritime areas. As a technical expert in your field, you will become part of our wider Internal Technical Support (ITS) team, a group of in-house technical experts responsible for providing consultancy services to significant procurement projects across the Ministry of Defence. Within this team, you will become a ‘go-to’ expert, contributing vital expertise and managing safety or environmental risks across a wide breadth of high-profile projects and equipment, from combat aircraft and armoured vehicles to submarines and aircraft carriers. You will influence safety or environmental decisions across the full project life cycle of the equipment used on the front line, from design and build, to through-life support, and safe and responsible decommissioning. Additionally, as part of the team, we want you to support us in continually identifying and helping to spread best practice across DE&S, promoting skills development, standardising process and increasing knowledge transfer throughout the business. Please note: due to security requirements, some of these posts are open to sole UK nationals only. Responsibilities The responsibilities of the posts will include, but not be limited to, the following: - You will work on complex products, systems and services, you will scope fixed price technical consultancy tasks to meet customer needs and ensure they are delivered to cost, time and customer satisfaction - You will negotiate and deliver against a commitment to carry out accurately costed tasks - You will develop artefacts/evidence used in the assessment of environmental/safety risk, and consider the implications of changes to equipment design, offering mitigation advice in the process - You will develop and implement environmental/safety management systems for products, services or systems, as either part of design or in-service support - You will act as an independent subject practitioner, supporting our delivery teams and industry partners with best practice, legislative and regulatory compliance, and mitigation techniques, consistently encouraging continuous improvement at all levels - You will utilise your exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills to offer all of the above services across multiple areas, including Maritime, Land, Weapons, Air and Submarines, ensuring that your solutions are understood and appropriately executed What you will be assessed against To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria: • You will have demonstrable and relevant consultancy experience as a safety or environmental advisor with the ability to scope and deliver high quality outputs to time and cost against developed programmes of work • You will demonstrate experience using a range of environmental/safety tools and techniques, to provide advice and guidance on complex projects • You will hold a minimum of a Level 5 (e.g. HND) qualification in an engineering or science discipline, or will demonstrate equivalent relevant industry experience • You will have experience in the development and writing of safety or environmental artefacts in support of compelling safety/environmental bodies of evidence It would benefit your application should you be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria: • Professional registration with a relevant institution If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies: • Application of Analytical Techniques • Technical Risk Management If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours: • Leadership • Managing a quality service What's in it for you? You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more. Find out more about what we offer by clicking here or by using 'The Little Book of Big Benefits' booklet PDF at the bottom of this page. Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers." About your team Cutting-edge engineering and science is a critical component in delivering modern, battle-winning technologies to all branches of the armed forces. Engineering is the largest business area within DE&S – and it’s one of the most fulfilling too. From managing technical risks, engineering resources and services, to defining and assuring best practice, our engineers are exemplars both within DE&S and our industry partners and professional bodies.

   Location: BristolEngland, United Kingdom

    

   Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support

   Location

   BristolEngland, United Kingdom

   Date Posted

   22 Feb 2021

5. Type

   Full-Time

   Job

   DE&S Environmental Policy Protection Manager

   

   Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support

   Location

   BristolEngland, United Kingdom

   Date Posted

   3 Feb 2021

6. Type

   Full-Time

   Job

   Environmental Protection Policy Lead

   

   Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support

   Location

   BristolEngland, United Kingdom

   Date Posted

   7 Dec 2020

7. Type

   Full-Time

   Job

   Environmental Protection Policy Manager

   

   Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support

   Location

   BristolEngland, United Kingdom

   Date Posted

   26 Aug 2020

8. Type

   Full-Time

   Job

   DE&S / SDA Maritime Safety and Environmental Engineer

   

   Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support

   Location

   BristolEngland, United Kingdom

   Date Posted

   13 Aug 2020

9. Type

   Full-Time

   Job

   DE&S Environmental Protection Advisor

   

   Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support

   Location

   BristolEngland, United Kingdom

   Date Posted

   7 Aug 2020

10. Type

    Full-Time

    Job

    DE&S Culture Lead – Acquisition Safety & Environmental Protection (ASEP)

    

    Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support

    Location

    BristolEngland, United Kingdom

    Date Posted

    30 Jun 2020

11. Type

    Full-Time

    Job

    Air Environmental Engineer

    

    Defence Equipment and Support – Posted by Defence Equipment and Support

    Location

    BristolEngland, United Kingdom

    Date Posted

    23 Jun 2020