Jobs in International Environmental Programs

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Jobs in International Environmental Programs

	World Wildlife Fund ( WWF) WWF is a global organization acting locally through a network of family offices. All these offices do all they can to halt the accelerating destruction of our natural world. WWF originally stood for "World Wildlife Fund". However, in 1986, WWF had come to realize that its name no longer reflected the scope of its activities. WWF changed its name from World Wildlife Fund to the "World Wide Fund For Nature". The United States and Canada, however, retained the old name. WWF is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. WWF, the global conservation organization, seeks the following experienced and highly motivated collaborators: Please join us in our mission to save life o­n Earth. To see WWF international employment opportunities please click: Jobs & Volunteering WWF-Australia works to conserve Australia's plants and animals by ending land clearing and degradation, addressing climate change, and preserving and protecting fresh water, marine and land environments. Our work spans the full spectrum of conservation activities - from o­n-ground field projects through to long-term, large-scale programs and policy formulation through to public and political campaigns. To see all current job openings with WWF-Australia please click: Jobs                                               WWF-CANADA Founded in 1967, World Wildlife Fund Canada has become o­ne of the country's leading conservation organizations, enjoying the active support of more than 50,000 Canadians. As a member of the WWF International network, we actively contribute to the achievement of the organization's mission: To stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by: conserving the world's biological diversity ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption WWF Canada's 2000 - 2005 Conservation Program is tackling some of the most daunting conservation challenges facing the country, as well as the broader international community. Our energies are directed to completing a national network of marine protected areas, safeguarding the Arctic, supporting leading-edge research to protect Canadian wildlife and habitats, addressing priority conservation concerns for North America, and protecting Cuban wildlife and habitats. To see all current job openings with WWF-CANADA please click: http://www.wwf.ca/wwf.asp / link < Take Action > / link < Careers >                                                                                   WWF-USA We seek to save a planet, a world of life. Reconciling the needs of human beings and the needs of others that share the Earth, we seek to instill in people everywhere a discriminating yet unabashed reverence for nature and to balance that reverence with a profound belief in human possibilities. From the smallest community to the largest multinational organization, we seek to inspire others who can advance the cause of conservation. The most valuable assets in achieving our mission are our employees. WWF's core values are: Results: Above all we are committed to achieving conservation results. Integrity: We are honest, responsible and accountable within WWF and with others. Respect: As a global, multicultural organization we value and expressly recognize the unique skills and perspectives of our employees, supporters, partners and the communities in which we work. World Wildlife Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental conservation through science. WWF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please join us in our mission to save life o­n Earth. Visit the WWF Jobs site to see our current open positions. ******************************* VETERINAIRES SANS FRONTIERES (VSF) VSF aide à optimaliser l’élevage dan les pays en voie de développement. VSF s’efforce d’améliorer les conditions de vie des peuples les plus pauvres du monde, dépendant directement ou indirectement du bétail, en optimisant l’élevage. Dans le Tiers-Monde, l’agriculture est souvent présente du début à la fin de toute vie. Le bétail joue un rôle crucial dans l’alimentation et le revenu des familles. Mais souvent, la médecine vétérinaire, garante d’un troupeau sain, est inaccessible ou trop limitée. Les vétérinaires de VSF aident les éleveurs locaux en apportant des formations, des technologies et un savoir-faire en matière de production, de santé animale et de commercialisation du bétail. Ce soutien est toujours précédé d’une concertation avec toutes les parties concernées. Notre approche est toujours participative. A long terme, VSF vise toujours l’autosuffisance et la remise des projets aux éleveurs locaux, même quand il s’agit de projet d’aide d’urgence. L’approche participative est en effet au cœur de la philosophie de VSF. Les solutions structurelles, toujours en collaboration étroite avec les habitants du lieu, sont indispensables pour aider la population à prendre son sort en main. Nous travaillons systématiquement avec un partenaire local ou nous tentons d’organiser les éleveurs en associations. VSF opère à petite échelle, soutenant et stimulant au niveau local des projets de développement durable de l’élevage, dans le respect de la Terre, de l’animal et de l’homme. To contact VSF and see all current vacancies go to: www.vsf-belgium.org recruit@vsf-belgium.org Den Original-Anhang herunterladen VSF-BELGIUM IS LOOKING FOR A COORDINATOR FOR ITS EAST-AFRICA PROGRAMME (Brussels, Belgium) (M/F) VSF-BELGIUM is an NGO working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standard of living and improve food security through improved animal health and animal production. Deadline For Application: 29/01/2009 Duty Station: Brussels (Belgium) Duration: indefinite term ROLE The CEA is mandated by the board to develop, coordinate and monitor closely the programs in East Africa. The CEPEA is fully informed about the status of the running projects, and provides information on all issues pertaining to the East African program to the Board of Directors and to head office team.  The CEA also develops and coordinates Emergency responses in VSF (not a priority in 2009). The CEA reports to the Executive director. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Develop and coordinate the programme of VSF in East-Africa in a manner coherent with the mission, values and strategy of VSF Ensure the programme for East-Africa is run professionally, based on a quality approach Ensure East-Africa programme is adequately funded Act as focal point for emergency interventions (not a priority in 2009) Ensure knowledge management within East-Africa as well as between East-Africa and Head Office, West-Africa and Great Lakes As a member of EXCO, contribute to strategic planning process of the organisation REQUIREMENTS Education: Degree in veterinary medicine or a degree in agronomy with specialization in livestock Knowledge and experience: Experience in management of development projects, preferably in Africa Experience of project cycle management, preferably in monitoring and evaluation Experience of putting in place reporting systems Knowledge of funding and fund raising mechanisms of major international and Belgian donors Fluently Dutch, French, English Skills: Excellent managerial and leadership skills Strong interpersonal communication skills Good writing skills Ability to prepare and present technical material to audiences at all levels Computer literacy Attitudes Identify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of VSF Display intercultural sensitivity Respect in dealing with others Willingness to travel to Africa on a regular basis APPLICATIONS Please send your application letter, CV and list of 3 references by e-mail (reference “Coordinator for East-Africa programme”) before 29/01/2009 to Catherine Louis, HR Manager (c.louis@vsf-belgium.org). For more information on VSF : www.vsf-belgium.org or www.dierenartsenzondergrenzen.be or contact us  at +32 2 539 09.89 ******************************* Friends of the Earth defends the environment and champions a healthy and just world. Friends of the Earth is the U.S. voice of an influential, international network of grassroots groups in 70 countries. Founded in San Francisco in 1969 by David Brower, Friends of the Earth has for decades been at the forefront of high-profile efforts to create a more healthy, just world. Our members were the founders of what is now the world's largest federation of democratically elected environmental groups, Friends of the Earth International. To see all current vacancies with Friends of Earth Please click: ******************************* The Rainforest Alliance is a leading international conservation organization. Our mission is to protect ecosystems and the people and wildlife that live within them by implementing better business practices for biodiversity conservation and sustainability. Companies, cooperatives, and landowners that participate in our programs meet rigorous standards for protecting the environment, wildlife, workers, and local communities. The Rainforest Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. To see all current job openings with Rainforest Alliance please click:  jobs and internships ******************************* EARTHWATCH   INSTITUTE

Earthwatch Institute is an international, non-profit organization which engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.


Earthwatch supports a diverse array of projects in biodiversity conservation, marine monitoring, ecosystem sustainability, restoration ecology, wildlife biology, population dynamics, etc. Projects are supported in over 40 countries and will provide opportunities worldwide. Projects are intended to target a variety of individuals, including educators, corporations, professionals, and community members, and are designed with sustainability in mind.




To see all current job openings with Earthwatch Institute please click:  Jobs & Internships

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The AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
	The African Wildlife Foundation, together with the people of Africa, works to ensure the wildlife and wild lands of Africa will endure forever For more than 40 years, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) has focused exclusively o­n the continent of Africa. Through these years AWF has played a major role in ensuring the continued existence of some of Africa's most rare and treasured species such as the elephant, the mountain gorilla, rhinoceros and cheetah. AWF has invested training and resources in African individuals and institutions that have gone o­n to play critical roles in conservation. We have significantly increased scientific understanding of Africa's extraordinary ecosystems through research. We have pioneered the use of community conservation and conservation enterprise to demonstrate that wildlife can be conserved while people's well being is also improved. We have provided crucial assistance to national parks and reserves and promoted international cooperation to protect important sites and populations that stretch across national boundaries.

To see all job openings with African Wildlife Foundation please click:  www.awf.org / link "About us" / link  "Careers, Jobs & Opportunities"

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Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. We focus our programs o­n what scientists consider two of the most serious environmental threats to the planet: the accelerating rate of extinction of species and the associated loss of biological diversity, and habitat alteration and destruction. Long known for our leadership o­n endangered species issues, Defenders of Wildlife also advocates new approaches to wildlife conservation that will help keep species from becoming endangered. Our programs encourage protection of entire ecosystems and interconnected habitats while protecting predators that serve as indicator species for ecosystem health. It is the policy of Defenders of Wildlife to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law, in all personnel actions. Defenders of Wildlife  1130 17th St. NW Washington, DC 20036 Fax: 202-682-1331 E- mail: hr@defenders.org No phone calls please.

To see all current job openings with Defenders of Wildlife please click:   Employment

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Environmental Defense is dedicated to protecting the environmental rights of all people, including future generations. Among these rights are clean air and water, healthy and nourishing food, and a flourishing ecosystem. Our distinctive approach to environmental protection emphasizes science, economics and the use of market mechanisms where appropriate to reach well-crafted, durable solutions to today's environmental problems. We build teams of scientists, lawyers, economists, and other professionals to investigate the scientific causes of environmental problems as well as the market forces and government policies that contribute to them. In the full range of environmental arenas (air, water, climate, soil, toxic chemicals, and wildlife), we seek practical and equitable solutions, founded o­n science, that policy makers, landowners, and others can be urged to incorporate into practice, law, or regulation. It's a tribute to the efforts of hundreds of employees around the globe, working together to truly shape the way people live, work, play and learn. Are you searching for a rewarding career that really does shape the way people live, work, play and learn? Are you a bright and ambitious graduate? A high-achieving veteran? Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of people all over the globe? If you want to discover the possibilities at Environmental Defense, start your job search here.

To see all current job openings with Environmental Defense please click:

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The Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) is an international professional organization dedicated to promoting the scientific study of the phenomena that affect the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity. The Society's membership comprises a wide range of people interested in the conservation and study of biological diversity: resource managers, educators, government and private conservation workers, and students. Additional information is available.

Photo by Kevin Schafer. Courtesy of Conservation Biology

To see all current job openings with The Society for Conservation Biology (SCB)  please click:  Find A Job

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The Consultative Group o­n International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) is a strategic alliance of countries, international and regional organizations, and private foundations supporting 15 international agricultural Centers, that work with national agricultural research systems and civil society organizations including the private sector. The alliance mobilizes agricultural science to reduce poverty, foster human well being, promote agricultural growth and protect the environment. The CGIAR generates global public goods that are available to all.

CGIAR Secretariat
The World Bank
MSN G6-601
1818 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20433 USA

Tel: +1-(202) 473-8951
Fax: +1-(202) 473-8110
Email: cgiar@cgiar.org 


Please click   Employment Opportunities  to see all current job openings with CGIAR

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FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS

HELPING TO BUILT A WORLD WITHOUT HUNGER

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations was founded in 1945 with a mandate to raise levels of nutrition and standards of living, to improve agricultural productivity, and to better the condition of rural populations.

Today, FAO is o­ne of the largest specialized agencies in the United Nations system and the lead agency for agriculture, forestry, fisheries and rural development. An intergovernmental organization, FAO has 187 member countries plus o­ne member organization, the European Community.

Since its inception, FAO has worked to alleviate poverty and hunger by promoting agricultural development, improved nutrition and the pursuit of food security - defined as the access of all people at all times to the food they need for an active and healthy life.

Food production has increased at an unprecedented rate since FAO was founded in 1945, outpacing the doubling of the world’s population over the same period. Since the early 1960s, the proportion of hungry people in the developing world has been reduced from more than 50 percent to less than 20 percent. Despite these gains, however, more than 790 million people in the developing world - more than the total population of North America and Western Europe combined - still go hungry.

A specific priority of the Organization is encouraging sustainable agriculture and rural development, a long-term strategy for increasing food production and food security while conserving and managing natural resources. The aim is to meet the needs of both present and future generations by promoting development that does not degrade the environment and is technically appropriate, economically viable and socially acceptable.

To see all current job openings with FAO please click: Employment

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Greenpeace is the world`s leading environmental campaigning organisation. As a co-ordinating body of over 30 national and regional offices worldwide, Greenpeace International is at the forefront in placing environmental issues at the top of the global agenda. Greenpeace values a diverse staff. Pirate fishing, whales, marine pollution, ancient forests, logging Can you prioritise? But still handle it all? Are you experienced? And innovative? Here`s what we need:

To see all current job openings with GREENPEACE please click: Jobs

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The British Antarctic Survey, a component of the Natural Environment Research Council, is the UK's national Antarctic operator and has conducted Britain's scientific research in and around Antarctica for the past sixty years.

Our teams of scientists, engineers, technologists and support people enjoy working with a peer group of intelligent people passionate about their work.

Our mission: "to undertake a world-class programme of scientific research, survey and long-term observations, addressing key issues of global or fundamental importance that require access to the Antarctic or related regions."

To see all current job openings with The British Antarctic Survey please click:  Current Vacancies

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From the outset, the founders of the International Fund for Animal Welfare, or IFAW, rejected the notion that the interests of humans and animals were separate. Instead they embraced the understanding that the fate and future of harp seals-and all other animals o­n Earth-are inextricably linked to our own.

IFAW's courageous actions drew international attention to the plight of the seal pups and successfully rallied worldwide condemnation of the hunt. Thanks to IFAW's continued vigilance, it is now illegal to hunt whitecoat seal pups for commercial purposes o­n the ice floes off Canada's east coast. This is a fragile victory, however, for Canada's commercial seal hunt persists. IFAW continues to document and expose abuses of the commercial hunt and press for an end to this cruel, unsustainable slaughter. Over the years, the small team of committed campaigners reaching out to help seals has grown to become the world's leading international animal welfare organization. IFAW begins its fourth decade of operation with more than 200 experienced campaigners, legal and political experts, and internationally acclaimed scientists working from offices in 13 countries around the world.

To see all current job openings with International Fund for Animal Welfare ( IFAW ) please click: Employment

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The Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation (CFTC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1997, dedicated to the preservation and rehabilitation of tropical habitats, and the conservation of their plants and animals.  Our mission is to sponsor scientific research, provide public education and support community-based actions that promote the conservation of ecosystem integrity and biodiversity.  We emphasize projects which promote the empowerment of local landowners and communities, and encourage them to actively participate in the sustainable management of their land. The Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation is currently seeking: Lend A Helping Hand - Become a CFTC Volunteer! Broaden your horizons and gain valuable experience as you lend a hand to the Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation (CFTC).  By becoming a volunteer with CFTC you will be given the opportunity to participate in tropical conservation, community education, nature reserve management and scientific research.  Our recent volunteers have contributed to biological inventories, botanical garden development, rural environmental education, and a host of other projects. NEW - Apply o­nline now! Why Volunteer for CFTC? Gain valuable experience! Being a volunteer for CFTC is a great way to get hands-on experience in conservation, environmental education, scientific research, natural resources management, botany, horticulture and more!  Volunteer work can help build your resume with skills valued by employers and academic institutions. Live in a foreign country!  Most of our volunteers will be placed in Ecuador, a vibrant South American country rich in culture, history and biodiversity.  Ecuador is among the safest and most friendly developing countries, a perfect place to live and gain new perspectives. Learn spanish!  Our volunteers are immersed in local communities and work directly with local people in rural areas.  Very few people in these areas speak english, but they are friendly and patient with our volunteers as they learn spanish.  Many locals also are keenly interested in learning english.  Previous volunteers have taken intensive spanish training prior to or during their CFTC volunteership -- contact CFTC for suggestions. Contribute to conservation!  CFTC is dedicated to conservation of tropical ecosystems, and working with local people to give them the tools needed to protect threatened flora and fauna o­n their lands.  Volunteers can make tangible and lasting contributions to conservation by assisting in the establishment and management of nature reserves, helping with biological inventories, providing community environmental education and many other projects. Current Volunteer Positions Environmental Education Coordinator El Pahuma Orchid Reserve, Ecuador A resourceful, personable and creative individual with artistic skills and a knowledge of biology is needed to work in El Pahuma's new Information Center. Responsibilities include: helping to carry out environmental education programs at El Pahuma planning, creating and installing educational displays o­n tropical montane forest ecosystems and orchids, in english and spanish organizing and maintaining educational resource materials in the Center planning, organizing and overseeing a program of guest speakers notifying local communities and schools of guest speakers and other educational events greeting visitors and assisting them with the use of educational resources in the center guiding school groups or other visitors when needed Applicants must be able to speak Spanish. A minimum o­ne month commitment is requested. Nature Center Staff El Pahuma Orchid Reserve, Ecuador A friendly, independent and outgoing individual with good organizational skills is needed to greet visitors and help out in the beautiful Nature Center at the El Pahuma Orchid Reserve, a protected montane forest in Ecuador.  Responsibilities include: greeting visitors and selling tickets orienting visitors organizing and maintaining records staffing the reception area creating and maintaining educational displays and materials assisting with daily operations of the nature center Preference will given to those with previous nature reserve, managerial or tourism experience.  Spanish language ability a plus.  Botanical Garden Staff El Pahuma Orchid Reserve, Ecuador Individuals with horticultural experience, preferably with a knowledge of orchids and other tropical plants, are needed to assist in the care of plants and maintenance of the Botanical Garden at the El Pahuma reserve. Responsibilities include: general care and maintenance of the garden installation and care of plants transplanting or repotting plants tagging of displayed specimens guiding visitors when needed Prior experience in botanical gardens, greenhouses, nurseries or the like would be extremely useful.  Previous experience working in forest parks and reserves or in environmental education centers also would be helpful, but is not necessary.  Knowledge of spanish beneficial, but not required. Trail Construction & Maintenance El Pahuma Orchid Reserve, Ecuador  Individuals are needed to assist with the construction and maintenance of trails and other visitor facilities at the El Pahuma Orchid Reserve. Help complete construction of a new trail and overlook at the Shunguyacu Waterfall. Responsibilities include: maintaining existing trails (repairing stairs, benches and handrails, maintaining drainage channels, removing litter, replacing gravel, etc.) clearing downed and encroaching vegetation creating wooden signs and installing them helping to building blinds and/or benches for wildlife viewing constructing a new trail in a steep area for access to the Shunguyacu waterfall installing new handrails, stairs and benches where needed assisting in other routine maintenance or construction tasks when needed Applicants should be strong and physically fit, willing to do heavy work o­n steep slopes in a variety of weather conditions. Applicants should possess an interest in conservation of tropical montane forests, have knowledge of or willingness to learn sound trail construction practices, and be at ease living in simple conditions in rural areas.  Previous experience working in parks and reserves, or in forestry or construction a plus. Knowledge of spanish helpful, but not required. Community Computer Training Communities of Nanegalito, Calacalí, or Pedernales, Ecuador Individual fluent in Spanish and with a basic knowledge of PC computer hardware, operating systems and software are needed to provide basic computer training in local gradeschools and highschools. Responsibilities include: setting up donated computer hardware systems in local schools or community centers. installing operating systems and other software planning, organizing and carrying out training workshops in basic computer use and software programs (often older versions) such as Word and Excel provide training o­n internet use and an overview of internet resources possibility of teaching basic english as well. Applicants for this position must demonstrate Spanish proficiency by including a letter from a Spanish instructor or native Spanish speaker certifying their command of the language. Lalo Loor Dry Forest Reserve Management Pedernales, Ecuador Volunteers with interest in and knowledge of park and reserve management are needed to help manage the new Lalo Loor Dry Forest reserve located o­n the Pacific Coast of Ecuador. Responsibilities include: assisting with daily operation and maintenance of the reserve. greeting and assisting visitors. creating signs to post the boundaries, entrance and trails. assisting with construction of the new trail system and other reserve infrastructure. creating informational pamphlets o­n the reserve and its flora and fauna. planning and writing grant proposals and other fundraising for reserve development working with the landowner and local community to plan pasture improvement and reforestation activities and/or pilot projects. Applicants for this position should be independent, creative and speak spanish well. This position involves physically strenuous work in a hot tropical climate while living in rustic conditions. This position is well suited to someone interested in conducting independent agroforestry, tropical pasture management and/or parks management research in conjunction with their volunteership. The volunteer will be housed in the reserve's new dormitory building. A minimum 1 month commitment is requested. Tree Nursery Establishment Lalo Loor Dry Forest Reserve, Ecuador Volunteers with a basic knowledge of trees and an interest in conservation or reforestation are needed to create a tree nursery at the Lalo Loor Dry Forest reserve located o­n the Pacific Coast of Ecuador. Responsibilities include: building the new nursery facility. collecting tree seeds. planting seeds and caring for seedlings. Applicants for this position should be independent, creative and speak spanish very well. This position involves physically strenuous work in a hot tropical climate while living in rustic conditions. This position is well suited to someone interested in conducting independent agroforestry, reforestation and/or parks management research in conjunction with their volunteership. The volunteer will be housed in the reserve's new dormitory building. A minimum 1 month commitment is requested. Lalo Loor Dry Forest Reserve Trail Construction Pedernales, Ecuador Individuals are needed to plan and construct trails in a new tropical dry forest reserve o­n the Pacific coast of Ecuador. Responsibilities include: planning and flagging trail routes to access features and vegetation of interest clearing minimal vegetation necessary for trail construction using machete and/or chainsaw using proper trail construction techniques to avoid erosion and destruction of flora installing signs to guide visitors o­n trails constructing and installing handrails and benches where necessary measuring and mapping completed trails using compass, tape and measuring wheel Applicants should be physically fit and able to conduct strenuous outdoor work in a hot tropical climate. Knowledge of using tools such as machetes and chainsaws and experience in construction helpful. Must be willing to learn sound trail construction practices and be practiced at using a compass to orient in remote areas. Spanish helpful but not required. General Responsibilities of CFTC Volunteers Thank you for your interest in volunteering your time and skills to the Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation (CFTC).  The quality work of our volunteers greatly contributes to the success of CFTC projects.  Like ourselves, our volunteers are committed to conservation and helping others, and recognize that each o­ne of us must do our part to protect the environment.  This document details the general guidelines and policies for volunteers participating in CFTC projects abroad.  We appreciate you taking the time to familiarize yourself with the conditions and guidelines for becoming a CFTC volunteer. Volunteers are required to conduct themselves at all times in a professional manner while participating in CFTC projects or working at CFTC sites.  Participants are expected to work responsibly to complete the tasks outlined in their position description to the best of their abilities.  Volunteers are requested to cite CFTC and any CFTC project locations (e.g., reserves, etc.) in any publications relating to work conducted while working o­n CFTC-approved projects.  Participants must produce and submit a final written report o­n progress made during their volunteership, which must be received by CFTC no later than 60 days after the ending date of their position.  CFTC may request that volunteers submit intermediate progress reports from the field (most often by email) in the case of extended projects.  All participants are expected to provide CFTC with copies of data, notes, maps, photos, recordings, theses or publications that result from your volunteership.  Participants are expected and encouraged to pass o­n their knowledge, and the information they have collected, to local people whenever possible, and to listen carefully to and incorporate the ideas and knowledge of local people.  If appropriate, you may organize workshops, seminars and other presentations, and should at all times strive to involve those with whom you routinely interact (landowners, local students, field assistants, et al.).  Finally, participants are encouraged to be prepared to be flexible, when situations arise that require adapting the initial description of your expected duties (after all, this is field work). Volunteer Fees Volunteers are responsible for their own housing and living expenses in Ecuador.  CFTC will arrange low-cost housing and meals for you at the El Pahuma Orchid Reserve and other project sites.  Our newest project is in the coastal dry forest, at Hacienda Loor.  Fees for these expenses will be paid directly to CFTC o­n or before the first of each month of your volunteership.  Latin American citizens (Central and South America), may be eligible for subsidized housing at CFTC sites. Basic rates for lodging with three meals a day at the El Pahuma Orchid Reserve or the Lalo Loor Dry Forest reserve are $100 per week or $380 per month. Additional days are pro-rated.  Please contact CFTC for rates for volunteering in Quito. CFTC will supply necessary equipment for completion of posted volunteer positions.  The exact materials to be supplied, and their use, will be elaborated upon o­nce a volunteer has been approved and arrives o­n site.  In special cases, volunteers may be asked to provide necessary equipment; this may occur when volunteers are selected o­n the basis of a particular skill that relates to specific equipment, such as photographic equipment.  In special situations, food, local travel and other costs may be provided . If this is the case, it will be indicated in the specific position description.  Volunteers are responsible for supplying all unrelated and/or personal equipment (hiking boots, flashlight, etc.). Liability and Insurance Volunteers that work o­n CFTC projects must submit a letter to CFTC from their doctor certifying that they are in good health and can travel to a foreign country, prior to their arrival in Ecuador.  All volunteers should carry their own health insurance and sign a waiver to release CFTC from responsibility for any illness, accident, or injury incurred during their stay in Ecuador.  Many of our positions involve field work that will require you to be in good physical condition.  Consult the specific position description to assess the physical demands of your position.  Volunteers should consult their local physician or travel health agency to obtain necessary or recommended vaccinations for travel and work abroad. Duration and Work Schedules A o­ne week minimum commitment is required, but volunteers can extend their stay for up to 3 months or more with prior approval from CFTC.  An extended visa is required to remain in Ecuador for more than 90 days. Volunteers are expected to work 5 days per week, though not necessarily Monday through Friday.  Specific work schedules will depend o­n the position for which the volunteer is applying, for example many positions at El Pahuma require volunteers to work o­n Saturday and Sunday when visitation is highest.  Volunteers are expected to work an average of 8 hours per day, depending o­n the position and activities assigned. Qualifications Applicants for a volunteership with CFTC should have a strong interest in conservation and related human issues, and be willing to undertake difficult and sometimes tedious outdoor work in a tropical climate under sometimes rustic living conditions.  While university study is not required, certain positions will require certain knowledge or specific skills.  Spanish language ability may be required for some but not all positions. See current volunteerships for specific requirements for each position. Termination Volunteerships will automatically terminate o­n the ending date specified in your application.  Occasionally, volunteerships may be extended or renewed.  Please arrange for extensions in writing at least 2 weeks prior to your ending date.  CFTC reserves the right to dismiss any volunteer from a project site for any reason deemed sufficient by CFTC.  Persons subject to dismissal will be notified in writing of the termination of their volunteership or the reasons for expulsion.  Expulsion of participants may result from cases such as:  1) abuse of position as a CFTC volunteer, 2) misuse of facilities, 3) improper professional or personal conduct, 4) misrepresentation of CFTC and its goals, and 5) violation of CFTC policies such as reserve management guidelines.  To date, we have never had cause to dismiss a volunteer  We are confident in the qualifications and professionalism of all our volunteers and provide these guidelines so that volunteers are aware of our policy. Arrival Please let CFTC know your exact travel itinerary as soon as you have made travel arrangements. A CFTC representative may be able to meet you at the airport, although project-related travel may necessitate you providing your own transportation to the site of your volunteership. o­n your first day o­n site you will be oriented to the project, introduced to people you will be working with, and assisted in any preparations. Travel within project site countries is normally arranged by bus. Upon your acceptance to the volunteer program, you will receive more detailed travel and arrival information.  If you have additional questions regarding travel to and within your project site country, please contact us. A Message to Volunteers Volunteering your services o­n an international conservation project can be an experience you will never forget.  While it is the opportunity to contribute to a worthwhile cause or to get to know a foreign country in greater depth that initially attracts potential volunteers, the challenges and rewards gained from working with local people to find creative solutions to complex problems are remembered most by volunteers after completing their assignments.  The experience of working in a foreign country, and making a meaningful contribution to issues important to you, can invigorate your confidence in your own abilities; likewise, participating in an o­ngoing conservation program can renew your faith in the capacity of people to work together to make a difference in their lives and their environment.  CFTC deeply appreciates the value of the work contributed by our volunteers.  Many of our most important discoveries and project advancements have been made by our volunteers!  We hope that your position will challenge and stimulate you, and that you will count your own self-development among the benefits of your volunteership.  It is our sincere wish that your participation with CFTC will have a meaningful and lasting effect not o­nly o­n the project with which you will work, but also o­n yourself and the choices you will make in your future. Volunteer Application Instructions Our volunteer program operates under a set of guidelines to ensure that both the volunteer and the recipient project enjoy the maximum gain from the interchange.  Volunteers provide assistance to o­ngoing projects, and also serve as representatives of international culture and their home country in particular.  Please read the above conditions and guidelines carefully before applying to o­ne of CFTC's volunteer positions. Click here to fill out our o­nline application NOW! To apply, send the following materials to CFTC at the address below: Volunteer information coversheet (download as pdf file). Your CV (curriculum vitae) or resume. A passport photo (you may send this by email as a .jpg image). $20 processing fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars, nonrefundable). You may email or fax items 1-3, but we must receive your application fee by regular mail before your application will be considered.  Applicants who are already in Ecuador may submit the materials and application fee at CFTC's office in Quito (contact CFTC for details).  Please send all materials to: Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation Volunteer Coordinator 2319 North Cleveland Chicago, IL 60614 Fax: (773) 871-3798 Email CFTC

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Global Vision International was formed in 1998 to provide support and services to international charities, non profits and governmental agencies. Through our international network of 40 personnel in over 20 countries GVI continues to support many of the most critical conservation and humanitarian projects around the globe. GVI is a non-political, non-religious organisation, which through its alliance with aid-reliant organisations throughout the world provides opportunities to Volunteers to fill a critical void in the fields of environmental research, conservation, education and community development. To see all current job openings with GLOBAL VISION please click:   About Us  /  link: Recruitment

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ENVIRONMENTAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE USA AND ABROAD


JOBS YOU CAN APPLY FOR RIGHT NOW!

The following Earth Share member groups and affiliates offer listings of jobs and/or internships on their websites:

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• Earth Share of Georgia
  
• American Forests
• American Rivers
• American Farmland Trust
• The Conservation Fund
• Conservation International
• Defenders of Wildlife
• Earth Day Network
• Environmental Defense
• Environmental & Energy Study Institute
• Environmental Law Institute
• Friends of the Earth
• Izaak Walton League of America
• Land Trust Alliance
• National Parks Conservation Association
• National Wildlife Federation
• The Nature Conservancy
• The Ocean Conservancy
• Pesticide Action Network
• Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
• Rainforest Alliance
• Rocky Mountain Institute
• Scenic America
• The Sierra Club
• Union of Concerned Scientists
• U.S. Public Interest Research Group
• World Wildlife Fund

Other Online Environmental Career Resources

GreenBiz.com Joblink
Environmental Jobs and Careers
Environmental Career Opportunities
Idealist.org Action Without Borders
Care2.com Eco-jobs
Green Dream Jobs
Sustainjobs.com

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