Employer: City of Raleigh
Expires: 06/11/2025
The Senior Sustainability Strategist drive climate action, social advancement, and resilience in Raleigh by collaborating with city departments and community partners to implement high-impact strategies from the Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP). This role leads the transportation and land use strategy area of CCAP, supporting the municipal fleet’s transition to EVs, and integrates resilience adaptation and mitigation measures—such as extreme heat—into city operations. As part of the award-winning Office of Sustainability within the City Manager’s Office, you’ll help shape Raleigh’s leadership in climate action, transforming ambitious goals into measurable impact. This position will operate in a Lead capacity and reports to the Sustainability Manager. About You: You are a strategic thinker and inclusive leader, passionate about sustainability, climate resilience, and social advancement. With expertise in stakeholder engagement, project management, and policy development you excel at turning vision into action—operationalizing strategies for tangible impact. A thorough planner with strong critical and systems thinking skills, you navigate complexity with creativity and precision, ensuring initiatives are effective and forward-looking.Collaboration is at the heart of your approach. You engage diverse partners, manage stakeholders, and drive behavioral change to create lasting sustainability solutions. Adaptable and results-driven, you balance near-term execution with long-term strategy. Whether shaping policy, guiding high-profile projects, or advancing resilience efforts, you bring leadership, proactiveness, and a commitment to making Raleigh a model for sustainable cities.About Us: At the City of Raleigh’s Office of Sustainability, we collaborate to drive climate action, social advancement, and resilience for a thriving community. Through ambitious initiatives guided by the CCAP, we work with City departments, residents, community and regional partners to advance sustainability and environmental justice.Our team leads and supports various high-impact sustainability initiatives, fosters innovative solutions, and collaborates with regional peers and partners. Since the Office was established in 2012, we have earned national recognition for our impactful work in sustainability. Today, we tackle more intricate challenges, prioritizing scalable and enduring solutions that create long-term impact for our growing city. We also provide staff support to Raleigh’s Environmental Advisory Board, a Council-appointed public board.The City of Raleigh values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds—especially those historically underrepresented in sustainability. This position is hybrid, with teleworking 40% of the week. Some evening and weekend engagements may be required for public events, presentations, and board meetings. Duties and ResponsibilitiesImplementation and operationalization - Advance the transportation and land use strategy of the Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP), such as supporting the municipal fleet’s transition to EVs and other similar initiatives. Facilitate the integration of resilience adaptation and mitigation strategies, such as extreme heat, within city operations.Stakeholder engagement - Cultivate partnerships with city departments, community groups, and external organizations, ensuring equity, inclusion, and alignment with climate objectives. Drive behavioral change through effective communication and engagement strategies. Resource management and budgeting - Track spending and resources effectively for programs and projects, ensuring they are effectively delivered using limited resources. Proactively managing evolving priorities within dynamic City government environment. Communications and change management - Develop intentional messaging and outreach efforts to educate the public and stakeholders on climate action. Personnel supervision - Supervise temporary staff (Fellowships, Internships) seasonally, fostering a learning mindset and collaboration while ensuring project/program execution. Policy Analysis and Support - Analyze and refine city policies to advance climate action and emission reductions, where possible within regulatory requirements. Support interdepartmental efforts on update to codes and ordinances. Typical QualificationsEducation and Experience:Bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability, public policy, planning and development, transportation, engineering or related field and five years of professional environmental analysis and /or management experienceORAn equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.Preferred Qualifications and Certifications: One year of experience overseeing staff (supervisory experience)Experience in one or more of the following areas: sustainability,project management, data analytics, planning, public policy, process improvement, facilitation, business or public administrationStrong project management experience, process improvement, organizational skills and/or certification such as Lean Six Sigma, Project Management Professional (PMP)Master’s degree in applicable field or commensurate years of experienceBehavior change and/or change management training or certificationProject Management Professional (PMP) certificationCommunity Engagement certificationSocial advancement, Environmental Justice and Resilience trainings and certificationsLEED or equivalentPlanning and/or urban design certificationsDesign thinking training or certification Additional InformationKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: Stakeholder management – Collaborate and develop relationships with city departments, community partners, and external organizations to drive collective impact.Project management – Execute sustainability initiatives with high-quality results, ensuring projects move from vision to action.Adaptability – Navigate shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment, balancing near-term results with long-term impact.Behavior Change – Apply proven strategies to shift mindsets, foster engagement, and drive sustainable actions that create lasting impact.Critical Thinking – Tackle challenges with an analytical mindset. Question assumptions, evaluate options, and develop creative solutions to complex sustainability issues.Systems Thinking – See the big picture and understand how different elements connect. Identify patterns, structure uncertainty, and use insights from diverse perspectives to drive lasting sustainable solutions. ADA and Other Requirements:Positions in this class typically require: standing, walking, fingering, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Light Work:Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work, and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light work. Working Conditions:Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment. Note:This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Employer: Smart Design
Expires: 06/11/2025
We are looking for an industrial design intern to join us in our Brooklyn studio!We work across categories, and some projects may be focused on high-level concepts, but many go into production. Be prepared to work on projects that span the full design life cycle from user research, the feasibility of design concepts, through to manufacturing.We’re especially fond of quick thinkers, problem solvers and good communicators with a well-developed sense of form, proportion, color and materials.Naturally, you have:Degree in industrial design or related field1 or more internships as an industrial designerStrong 2D skills like hand sketching, Illustrator and Photoshop renderingStrong 3D CAD skills in SolidWorksAn incurable curiosity relating to all things designPassion for conceptualizing and designing meaningful product solutions for people in their homes (housewares industry experience a plus)No fear of teamwork, brainstorming sessions or presenting in front of your teamProactive communicator, making you a responsive team playerThe role is based in Brooklyn and will need to be local. We work on a hybrid model, and interns should be onsite at least 3-4 days per week. Hourly rate will be dependent on educational experience either $22 (undergrad) or $24 (graduate) per hour. When business needs aligns, we love transitioning interns to full-time roles.We are committed to creating an inclusive culture and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At this time, we are unable to sponsor for this position.
Employer: Still Bright
Expires: 06/11/2025
Still Bright is hiring a researcher with 5-7 years of active research experience (or graduating PhD in a relevant field) to join as Senior Hydrometallurgical Engineer.Role Description: The Senior Hydrometallurgical Engineer will collaborate with the Still Bright team execute research projects related to hydrometallurgical copper extraction, metal co-product recovery, feedstock diversification, and process integration. This individual will also take the lead on experiments related to arsenic, one of Still Bright’s most important and common co-products, so specific arsenic experience is prioritized. A successful individual in this role will bring industrial and/or academic metallurgy experience to conduct research and help seamlessly integrate Still Bright’s revolutionary process into industrial mining infrastructure. The individual should have deep knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety and characterization processes, especially with respect to handling arsenic-containing materials. As a senior engineer, work is expected to be primarily self-directed with approval and collaboration from the VP of Hydrometallurgy. What You’ll DoDesign and execute experiments related to hazard and impurity handling, process optimization for Still Bright’s hydrometallurgical copper extraction process.Conduct thorough analysis of experiment results to determine the optimal conditions for the process, taking into consideration technical and economic viability.Collaborate with other engineers and the VP of Hydrometallurgy to ensure your work is informed by other company directives and in line with hydrometallurgy objectives.Identify potential risks and challenges associated with the design and implementation of the new process, and develop strategies to mitigate them effectively.Maintain detailed documentation of research work and results.What We Hope You’ll Bring Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field.5-7 years of experience in metallurgy or related field OR Ph.D. or master’s degree in related field PLUS remaining years equivalent experience.Proven experience in research design, execution, and analysis.Prior experience handling and analyzing arsenic-containing compounds is very strongly preferred.Knowledge of relevant metals extraction industry standards, regulations, and best practices.Demonstrated expertise in characterization techniques, both traditional and emerging.Desire to leverage a love of metals and chemistry to improve a legacy industry and contribute to a cleaner future. Apply now →
Employer: Worcester Center for Crafts
Expires: 06/10/2025
Assistant Youth Art Teacher InternshipOur intern supervisors will work closely with you to provide a positive and educational experience. Successful interns are self-motivated and can work in structured and unstructured environments. Please note that 9am - 3pm intern positions are unpaid. Before and after care time 8am - 9am and 3pm - 5pm are paid positions. Interns must apply for the paid position. Educational institutions may require prior approval before the start of an internship for academic credit. It is the responsibility of the student to check with their institution to be sure they meet any requirements before they accept a position. Responsibilities: • Assist Art Teachers with the summer youth programs. • Help prepare and maintain instructional materials. • Provide escort and assistance to children as necessary. • Check students’ work for compliance with the teacher’s instructions. • Organize and prepare student projects for Art Shows and displays. The Summer Youth Program is from June 30 to August 22, 2025. Qualifications: Hardworking, responsible, reliable, works well with others, able to both receive direction from supervisors and give direction to students in a positive, respectful manner. Experience in visual arts, experience working with children, an academic background, personal and professional interests, and future career goals that align with our mission are a plus. Priority may be given to graduate students and undergraduate upper class persons who have an academic focus and/or experience that corresponds with available positions. Internship positions require a minimum GPA of 2.75. How To Apply: To apply for an internship, please send your resume and cover letter along with the email address or phone number of an academic reference to: Elaine McKenna-Yeaw, Executive Director Worcester Center for Crafts emckennayeaw@worcester.edu Deadline - NO LATER THAN the beginning of June About Worcester Center for Crafts “Sustaining craft as a vital part of our community." The Worcester Center for Crafts is a New England's Center for crafts education, advocacy, and entrepreneurship. Established in 1856 as the Worcester Employment Society, the Center forged a tradition for economic empowerment by teaching immigrants the skills needed to create and sell crafts. Today, the Worcester Center for Crafts is a non-profit, independent, community based arts organization committed to providing quality craft education, supporting entrepreneurship in the arts, and promoting an appreciation for fine craft. Worcester Center for Crafts 25 Sagamore Road, Worcester MA 01605
Employer: Dream for America
Expires: 06/10/2025
Job descriptionDream for America is the fastest growing student movement focused on advancing liberal values & safeguarding democratic institutions and the rule of law at a time when America is witnessing a resurgence of far-right populism, nationalism, & illiberalism. Dream for America has generated 300 million social media impressions (reaching an average of 1+ million young people every week), and became the youngest organization invited to attend the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dream.foramerica/?igsh=MXRqaW5rcXR3NmVsOA%3D%… Position: State DirectorLocation: Remote (Looking for applicants in all 50 states)Overview: State Directors will play a pivotal role in driving statewide organizing efforts under the guidance of Regional Organizing Directors and the National Organizing Director. This role involves overseeing organizing activities across your designated state, collaborating closely with chapter leaders, and spearheading initiatives to strengthen our grassroots presence. The State Director will be instrumental in expanding our regional footprint, fostering the growth of local chapters, and cultivating a dynamic community of dedicated volunteers and advocates.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with the Regional Organizing Director to implement and refine regional organizing strategies aligned with national goals.Provide strategic direction and support to regional staff and directors to ensure effective execution of campaign objectives.Develop innovative approaches to recruit, train, and empower a diverse volunteer base across the region.Coordinate the planning and execution of regional events, including voter registration drives and community engagement activities.Qualifications:Demonstrated experience or interest in grassroots organizing or political campaigns, preferably at a statewide level.Exceptional leadership abilities with a proven track record of motivating and managing teams to achieve organizational goals.Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel within the region as required.Dedication to the core values of Dream for America with a passion for advancing progressive causes and social justice.