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Are you a natural leader? Are you passionate about teaching and using school gardens as a learning laboratory for science education and environmental literacy for elementary-aged kids? Are you committed to public service? We’re looking for people who share these passions to join our growing science-and-sustainability service Corps.   Climate Corps Education Outside (CCEO) is an AmeriCorps Fellowship program that offers emerging science and climate protection educators and leaders unparalleled professional development and training as they drive cutting-edge environmental solutions and advance science education in public schools, outdoors. We transform school gardens into lush, living laboratories. Climate Corps Education Outside engages a service corps of emerging leaders who serve full-time at a Bay Area public elementary school to bring nature and science directly into the hands of thousands of students.  This position starts in early January and will go through the end of the 2019-20 school year.  As a Climate Corps Education Outside Fellow you will: Commit to serve 675 hours during part of the academic year in a Bay Area school, with the option to extend for another full academic year.* Participate in the biweekly CCEO professional development program with a cohort of emerging education and sustainability professionals. Teach and plan ecoliteracy lessons for high needs students in the Bay Area that center around ecoliteracy and science activation.  Cultivate a garden space and green schoolyard to promote urban students’ connection to the environment and nature. Activate community and volunteer power to develop lush outdoor classrooms and benefit student learning.  Identify and fulfill one fundraising opportunity to promote the continuation of garden programming at a school site.  Basic Eligibility Fellows must: Have ability to work in the US Be 17 years old or older Pass state criminal and FBI background checks Be negative for tuberculosis Be able and willing to commit to at least one academic year* Additional Qualifications: A commitment to Climate Corps Education Outside’s mission and vision College degree or equivalent experience Experience prioritizing and managing projects Experience teaching and working with groups of students (especially ages 5-12) outdoors Experience working with children and adults from diverse backgrounds Experience with gardening or farming The ability to thrive in an environment characterized by significant growth, ambiguity, and constant change The ability to self-direct and successfully juggle many tasks at once, shifting from one situation or task to another fluidly Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Comfort speaking in front of students and working with groups Ability to be responsive to email, phone calls, and other means of communication Competency in Spanish or Chinese is a plus, but not required   *Second term is contingent on school site fit and continuation of program funding Compensation You will receive a living allowance stipend of $2,115 per month and a maximum end of program education award of $2,360 per service term. Additional Benefits Kaiser health care coverage. Student loan forbearance qualification. Bi-monthly professional training. For the complete position listing, please visit www.climate-corps.org/education-outside.html SEI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to reflect the diverse communities we serve, especially those most impacted by climate change and other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustices. Persons of color, persons with disabilities, older adults, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply. Keywords: environmental education, community outreach, climate change resiliency, gardening, outdoor learning, science education, environmental literacy, garden educator, nonprofit

BEING AGE 55 OR OLDER IS GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT! The Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) Program offers unique opportunities in Scientific, Technical, and Administrative / Office support for individuals age 55 and over to support the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through a grant administered program through National Older Worker Career Center (NOWCC). This is a unique program where your talents, expertise and experience will truly be valued. The EPA provides a wonderful work atmosphere, and you'll be working side-by-side with EPA staff that are doing important work every day. Database Support   (SVA-179) Office of Pesticide Programs Information Network (OPPIN) This position is involved in all aspects of the registration of antimicrobial products including tracking and review of documents (e.g. processing/reviewing applications), documents QA/QC functions, and mail-out activities. Will handle special projects associated with reevaluation of antimicrobial pesticides. Duties: Review applications for new and amended registration applications to prepare decisions for Products Manager (PM) signature.   50% Act as document QA/QC coordinator of completed label reviews for the division   10% Assist in coding of registration actions and sorting io incoming mail.   10% Maintain OPPIN database including logging submissions in and out and preparation of data packages. Prepare OPPIN workload reports and tracks science reviews status.   10% Work on special projects (for registration or reevaluation) as assigned.   10% Answer telephone calls/voicemails and emails, mail letters, file documents, and other administrative work as needed.   10% Qualifications: BA/BS Degree in Public health, physical science (biology, chemistry) public administration, or IT-background preferred OR Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in Public health, physical science (biology, chemistry) public administration, or IT-background preferred Experience required with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Copying Machine, Multiple Phone Lines, Scanner. Pay rate:  $12.72 per hour. This is the maximum amount budgeted through the grants to support this program. Benefits:  Paid Health Insurance Premium, 3 weeks Paid Vacation, 12 Paid Sick Days, 10 Paid Federal Holidays, 1 Personal Holiday, Optional Vision and Dental Insurance is available. Hours Per Week : 40  Location:  Potomac Yards, Arlington, VA 22202 NOWCC is proud to administer the recruitment/enrollment process for this experienced worker grant program through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). To qualify for this program, applicants must be 55 years or older. Wages in this program are not meant to compete with private, public or government sector wages but are designed for individuals who wish to remain active in the workforce and contribute to the vital work of the federal government. More information can be found at  www.nowcc.org/see-program . If this is the right opportunity for you, we'd love to have you. To be considered for this position, please complete each of the following steps: Complete Application - Required Upload Resume - Required Upload Cover Letter -  Optional For more information and to submit your application, click on the link below:  https://nowcc.acquiretm.com/job_details_clean.aspx?ID=2610&source=GreenJobs.com

Position ID: SKS-181 Location:   Lenexa, KS Program:   Senior Environmental Employment Program - Minimum age requirement of 55 Benefits include employer-paid health insurance, 3 weeks vacation, all Federal holidays + 1, etc. Qualifications: BA/BS Degree in related discipline OR Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in Chemical Manufacturing Valid driver's license required. Experience required with MS Word, Excel, Fax, Copying Machine, Multiple Phone Lines Scanner, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, digital camera, portable laptop, Note Pad, GPS unit Duties: The enrollee will function as an inspector and technical assistant for the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know (EPCRA) and CAA 112(r) (Risk Management Plan Rule and General Duty Clause) Conduct inspections under EPCRA and CAA 112(r) 80% Provide technical assistance and support for EPCRA and CAA 112(r) to help the regulated community understand and to come into compliance with applicable federal regulations. 20% Other: OSHA Safety Training, Basic and Advanced Inspector Training, computer training as required under 3500.1. OSHA Safety Training, Basic and Advanced Inspector Training, computer training as required under 3500.1. Overnight travel: average 5 days/month Air travel anticipated: 5 days/year Rental cars: 5 days/month Health Safety Training: OSHA 24-hour Health and Safety Training Health and Safety Considerations: OSHA 24-hour Health and Safety Training Walking, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, temperature extremes. Required Safety Gear: Hard hat, steel-toed boots, safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, flame-retardant clothing Safety Gear Use: During inspections, audits, and/or field activities

Position ID:   SKS-179     Location:   Lenexa, KS Program:  Senior Environmental Employment Program - Must be age 55 or over Benefits include employer-paid health insurance, 3 weeks paid vacation; all Federal holidays + 1, etc. Qualifications: BA/BS Degree in Science, Data Management, Paralegal, Community/Urban Planning or Environmental related science OR Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in Data review and management related to community/urban planning or environmental site cleanup and revitalization. Previously completed training in Data management or Science Experience required with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint ACRES desired Duties: Assist Brownfields team with a variety of Brownfield and Land Revitalization related activities. Performance of duties associated with updating property information in data entry programs such as ACRES, site eligibility, CA tracking, and develop success stories of current and past recipients. (Analyze/develop data, spreadsheets. Microsoft Office graphs, etc.). Assist in the development of tools to streamline and monitor program implementation. 40% Assist staff in variety of Brownfield and Land Revitalization related activities such as site eligibility determinations, grant applicant debriefings, development of targeted contact lists, progress reports, conducting Brownfield specific research, etc. Assist in planning, coordinating, implementing, and documenting program outreach events and activities. 40% Conduct research on emerging issues, technical issues and other priority topics, develop related tools to support staff and other stakeholders, and develop other reports in a variety of formats. 10% Aid Brownsfield program with general administrative duties as needed. 10% Other: Online courses in ethics and IT security On the job Overnight travel: Not to exceed 30 days within a fiscal year; some weekend travel required.

Position ID:   SKS-175     Location:   Lenexa, KS Program:   Senior Environmental Employment Program - Must be age 55 or over Benefits include employer-paid health insurance, 3 weeks vacation, all Federal holidays + 1, etc. 32 hour work week Qualifications: BA/BS Degree in Public Health Education OR Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in Public Health and Environmental Education; Health Training, Public Health or Environmental Background Some knowledge and experience related to gathering and reviewing public health and environmental data as well as use of GIS is not mandatory, but would be helpful. Experience required with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copying Machine, Multiple Phone Lines, Scanner Sharepoint, GIS Duties: Enrollee will support Region 7 public health and environmental education outreach and administrative duties. Enrollee will provide support to Region 7 community engagement staff . Enrollee will assist in the planning and implementation of public health and environmental outreach and education activities. This work will include identification of potential outreach opportunities, logistics planning of events. 50% Enrollee will assist in distributing public health and environmental education materials. This work will include organizing and managing outreach materials. 25% Enrollee will review and edit for final draft various documents for public health programs and outreach events. Enrollee will update Sharepoint slides, excel spreadsheets and any additional documents to help identify success and measures. 25% Other: EJ training, Children's Health training, Microsoft excel, EJSCREEN, Healthy Homes Overnight travel: Varies  

ID: SKS-177 Location:   Lenexa, KS Program:   Senior Environmental Employment Program MUST BE AGE 55 OR OVER Position includes employer-paid health insurance, 3 weeks accrued vacation, all Federal holidays + 1, and other benefits. Qualifications: BA/BS Degree in various disciplines, including records management, library sciences or science/engineering. OR Minimum of 3 year(s) of experience in records or information management. Previously completed training in records or information management Experience required with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copying Machine Sharepoint Duties: The primary function of this position is to assist the Land, Chemicals & Redevelopment Division with appropriate records management in accordance with EPA Records management schedules. This includes both paper and electronic filing. Additional duties may include assisting with meeting and training event planning and implementation. Participating in some outreach activities on program activities will also be included. Serve as the lead person supporting the Grants Management and Budget Staff for records management both paper and electronic. Support compliance with federal and agency records retention schedule. 50% Provide assistance to technical staff in planning and implementing compliance and technical assistance events including meetings, training, and other related activities. 10% Support for tracking and completing Freedom of Information Act requests. 10% Other related duties as assigned such as filing, preparing brochures, managing outreach materials and managing event related information (registrations, training materials and evaluations). 5% Provide general office support including correspondence, rosters, directories and maintenance of sharepoint sites, presentations, and other related documents. 25% Other: Overnight travel: Estimated at less than 5 days per year Air travel anticipated: Perhaps for a meeting or training once per year Rental cars: If necessary for related training

BEING AGE 55 OR OLDER IS GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT! The Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) Program offers unique opportunities in Scientific, Technical, and Administrative / Office support for individuals age 55 and over to support the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through a grant administered program through National Older Worker Career Center (NOWCC). This is a unique program where your talents, expertise and experience will truly be valued. The EPA provides a wonderful work atmosphere, and you'll be working side-by-side with EPA staff that are doing important work every day. Environmental Scientist or Engineer Participates in the implementation of the under the Chemical Accident Prevention Activities under Section 112 (r) of the Clean Air Act and General Duty and the Chemical Emergency Preparedness & Prevention under the Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Duties: Conducts enforcement inspections under EPCRA and CAA 112 (r)   40% Provides enforcement case development support (such as preparing documents on factual matters, preparing drafts of enforcement case developments (e.g. memos, letters) for review and editing by Agency staff, research industry standards, collect and summarizes records (such as Secretary of State filings) and maintaining inspection files for deliverables. Additional duties include data analysis, data entry and enforcement activities tracking.   50% Provides technical assistance and outreach for CAA 112 (r) program   10% Other: Overnight travel: 25 days per year Air travel anticipated: 1-3 trips per year Rental cars: 15 + days per year or as needed Health Safety Training: 40 hours Safety and Health training + 8 hours annual refresher Health and Safety Considerations: 40 hours safety and health training is a prerequisite for the position. EPA provides the 8 hour annual refresher SEE will participate in on-site inspect of facilities which utilizes toxic & hazardous substance Based on which facilities utilizing specific toxic chemicals are inspected, a specific toxic chemical monitoring would be required. Required Safety Gear: Safety hard hat, hat glasses with side shields, steel toed boots, chemical resistant gloves and fire resistant coverall Qualifications: BA/BS Degree in Chemistry/Biology or Engineering OR Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in chemical related manufacturing, sales or distribution Previously completed training in chemical management, environmental, health or safety chemical/biological research or analysis strong writing and organizational skills plus proficiency in data analysis and tracking software Experience required with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Fax, Copying Machine, Multiple Phone Lines, Scanner digital camera Pay rate: $12.72 per hour This is the maximum amount budgeted through the grants to support this program. Benefits:  Paid Health Insurance Premium, 3 weeks Paid Vacation, 12 Paid Sick Days, 10 Paid Federal Holidays, 1 Personal Holiday, Optional Vision and Dental Insurance is available. Hours Per Week : 40  Location:  US EPA Region 1,  Boston, MA 02109 NOWCC is proud to administer the recruitment/enrollment process for this experienced worker grant program through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). To qualify for this program, applicants must be 55 years or older. Wages in this program are not meant to compete with private, public or government sector wages but are designed for individuals who wish to remain active in the workforce and contribute to the vital work of the federal government. More information can be found at www.nowcc.org/see-program . If this is the right opportunity for you, we'd love to have you. To be considered for this position, please complete each of the following steps: Complete Application - Required Upload Resume - Required Upload Cover Letter - Optional For more information and to submit your application, click on the link below:  https://nowcc.acquiretm.com/job_details_clean.aspx?ID=2290&source=GreenJobs.com

BEING AGE 55 OR OLDER IS GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT! The Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) Program offers unique opportunities in Administrative / Office support for individuals age 55 and over to support the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through a grant administered by the National Older Worker Career Center (NOWCC). This is a unique program where your talents, expertise and experience will truly be valued.  The EPA provides a wonderful work atmosphere, a state-of-the-art building, all work travel and training is paid for, and you'll be working side-by-side with EPA staff that are out doing important work every day.  If this is the right opportunity for you, we'd love to have you. Senior Administrative Support - Level 4 Duties: Support the Federal Facilities and Site Cleanup Branch in high level functions, records and data base management. This will include preparing documents for release under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), time keeping, making travel arrangements and records management. Review information contained in incoming Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Work with management and staff, including the Office of Regional Counsel, to locate and review documents that are responsive to FOIA requests. Assemble and prepare FOIA packages for final review by staff and management.    25% Prepare Travel Authorizations and Travel Vouchers for Assistant Director, Section Chiefs and staff in the Superfund Division; ensure that applicable travel policies and requirements are met.    25% Review and evaluate People Plus leave reports and data for accuracy, for compliance with requirements and for completeness. Follow up with branch managers for corrective actions, as applicable.    20% Provide technical support for data input into enforcement tracking databases, such as the Integrated Compliance Information System (ICIS). Work with management and staff to ensure information in the systems is up-to-date and accurate. Modify or arrange to have information modified to current and accurate status as necessary.    10% Plan, coordinate, and execute events within the Superfund Division, including assisting with development of PowerPoint presentations, materials for distribution, and other duties as assigned for the events.   10% Assist with the Superfund Divisions records management effort including evaluating options and making recommendations for records management implementation in the Division. Assist with scanning of documents and files, archiving documents according to appropriate regulations, etc.    5% Compile, modify, edit and review for accuracy the weekly SFD9 branch report.   5% Other: Training to familiarize the grantee with data base systems and processes unique to EPA Region 9. Qualifications: BA/BS Degree in Business Management or related OR Minimum of 10 years of experience in Providing technical support in a professional office environment. Experience required with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Fax, Scanner Pay and Benefits: Pay rate:  $15.59 per hour This is the maximum amount budgeted through the grants to support this program. Benefits:  3 weeks Paid Vacation, 12 Paid Sick Days, All Federal Holidays Paid, 1 Personal Holiday, Paid Health Insurance Premium, Vision and Dental Insurance is available Hours Per Week : 32-40  Location:  EPA Region 9, San Francisco, CA 94105 Job ID: SCA-511 Must be 55 years of age or older to be eligible for this grant-administered program through NOWCC.   More information can be found at www.NOWCC.org. For more information and to submit your application: https://nowcc.acquiretm.com/job_details_clean.aspx?ID=2641&source=GreenJobs.com'

30% of food produced is wasted. We are on a mission to change that. Too Good To Go is a mobile app which reduces food waste by making surplus food from cafes, food stores and supermarkets available to users. Our users purchase food through the app, collect locally and enjoy knowing they are saving food, money - and the planet! The magic of Too Good To Go has been spreading rapidly across Europe with over 20 million meals in 12 countries saved to date… And we’re happy to say, Belgium is growing at light speed as well! That’s why we’re looking for a Food Waste Warrior filled with fire to take care of our users and partners. Sounds like my kind of mission, but what will it entail? We say it like it is: You will be on the phone, a lot. We take our customer service very seriously, and strive to be an example when it comes to supporting our community. You’ll have the unique opportunity to get in direct contact and listen to our customers and partners to help them become real ambassadors. This means that you will be the most vital person in the whole company when it comes to ensuring the happiness of our community and delivering an above and beyond service! You keep the engine running! You will be covering evening and weekend shifts to make sure we provide the best experience to our users and partners at any time of the day. You are the go-to-person for our users to help them out when needed and listen to their Too Good To Go adventures. You will take care of our current partners, help them save more food out of the bin and optimize our way of collaborating. Why you are the customer care hero we’ve been looking for: You are fluent in Dutch, French and English (speaking and writing) You are passionate about our mission and being a part of the movement against food waste You love being on the phone and (you can admit it, it’s just us here) any one would love to have someone with your charms on the other side of the line You’re a people person and get a lot of energy out of helping others You love having a flexible lifestyle and don’t mind working evening or weekend shifts Excel skills and interest in cool digital tools are a plus! If you still need more convincing… Superb (and rare!) opportunity to be a pioneer in a fast-growing international scale-up with a very real environmental and social impact You help building a community that will change (or already is) changing the world Flexible hours with a lot of autonomy in how and where you work A culture where we put a lot of time and investment in coaching, training and your personal development An open company culture where we play as hard as we work The chance to do something that really matters - every day. Every single partner you bring on board saves meals from going to waste. Bellies not bins How to apply? Apply with your CV and a motivation letter that tells us why we shouldn't want to live without you for a second longer! The deadline is “the sooner the better”

30% of food produced is wasted. We are on a mission to change that. Too Good To Go is a mobile app which reduces food waste by making surplus food from cafes, restaurants and supermarkets available to users. Our users purchase food through the app, collect locally and enjoy knowing they are saving food, money - and the planet! Too Good To Go is scaling fast across Europe (we are in 13 countries already) with over 20 million meals saved to date. We have big, big plans, and we want you to be part of them. We are looking for our next Key Account Manager & Waste Warrior to join our team in Gent. Ready to join the movement? As Key Account Manager, you are developing and managing big potential accounts. You are always on the hunt for new potential partners. You constantly initiate new contacts during events and meetings and you are a real ambassador of Too Good To Go. You organise meetings with potential new clients. You are responsible for the roll-out of our big accounts and work closely with our team. Until the partners are up and running with our app, you are responsible for the project coordination and communication between all stakeholders and team members. You are establishing top notch relations with our partners and you make sure they have our best support. You are constantly rethinking processes and looking for more efficient tools and formats to work with. Are you the Waste Warrior we’re looking for? You are fluent in French, Dutch and English. You have 1 to 2 years of experience in key account management. You have first class communication skills and you see solutions rather than problems. You are a confident speaker and you can charm potential partners with your natural and professional attitude. While you’re a teamplayer, you like to challenge and be challenged - you will play the devil’s advocate and question the status quo if you think your team and our mission will benefit from it. You have strong organisational skills. You have an eye for detail and you will not stop before you are proud of what you have accomplished. Your DNA matches ours. You are passionate about fighting food waste, and can’t wait to join us to make an impact! Falling in love already? A rare opportunity to work in a company where you get to wake up everyday knowing you’re making a positive impact on the world! An international company with 400+ enthusiastic and highly talented teammates across 13 countries (and counting) – always ready to share knowledge and support! Strong personal as well as professional development in an intense and high-growth scale-up environment. An open company culture where you have the independence and room to unleash your creativity the way you want to. A place where we celebrate as hard as we work! Ready? Submit your resume and cover letter in English. Explain why you are the perfect fit for the open position. Let us know which values you share with Too Good To Go. The deadline is the sooner the better!