Environmental

Greenpeace

Greenpeace utilizes a non-violent and creative approach against global environmental problems. Greenpeace is a non-political campaigning organization, seeking to insure the earth's diversity and health. There are no paid positions posted currently, however their site always lists what is and what is not available including; volunteer and membership opportunities and inspiring facts and new projects.

702 H Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 Tel: 1-800-326-0959

World Wildlife Federation: International Focus

Job openings are provided through the link, 'Jobs at WWF' located at the very bottom of the page. This link describes many diverse jobs and is definitely worth checking out. The WWF is the world's largest conservation organization aimed at providing a living planet to future generations. For 38 years, the WWF has worked to protect wildlands, wildlife, endangered species and spaces. The WWF's projects range from the establishment of urban parks to the protection of exotic animals.

Rainforest Action Network: San Francisco

Job openings, intern and volunteer opportunities are accessed by linking to the headings titled, 'About RAN' and 'What You Can Do' which leads to the link 'Work At Ran'. Updated job openings are provided at this site. An unpaid internship is also available at RAN headquarters in SF. The internship requires 12 hours a week and compensates transportation costs. The Rainforest Action Network is geared at protecting the earth's rainforests and it's inhabitants. The network was born after a sunccessful campign to boycott Burger King in 1985. Ever since, RAN has worked to bridge activists in indigenous countries with scoially responsible citizens here. In addition, RAN is concerned with free trade and consumer conscience in America.

Population Action International

PAI advocates effective policy and programs to combat our ever expanding population in order to enhance the quality of life for all. PAI supports volunteer family planning, reproductive rights, health services, and educational and economic opportunity for girls and women. Job listings in diverse areas of interest are provided.

1300 19th Street NW, Second Floor Washington DC, 20036 USA Tel: 1-202-557-3400 Fax: 1-202-728-4177 Email: pai at popact.org

Green Corps

Field School in Environmental Organizing

Each year 20 recent grads are hired for a one year, full-time paid Environmental Leadership Training Program launching their careers in environmental organizing and advocacy. More than 85% of their grads have held leadership positions in the foremost grassroots organizations. Green Corps seeks creative and adventurous people with sincere aspirations to save the planet to participate in a hands-on classroom and campaign focused training experience. ... "Imagine directing a forest protection intiative or running a campaign to clean up toxic waste or starting your own non-profit environmental group." Green Corps' paid training program opens the doors to lifetime environmental careers.

USPIRG & State PIRGs

US and state PIRG's continuously offer paid opportunities with a social conscience. This link is amazingly comprehensive, mostly because the PIRG job opportunities are too. Jobs and internships for students, recent grads and those with advanced degrees are readily available. From campus organizer to Campaign For A Green Future are provided at this site. The PIRG's primarily focus on natural resource protection, the struggle for a healthy environment, consumer rights and government accountability.

Sierra Club

This site offers information on an assortment of opportunities, ranging from magazine interns to chapter director. On the first page of this site, listed under the heading 'about Sierra Club' are 'jobs at Sierra Club'. This link lists over 25 jobs in diverse fields and areas around the country. Many of the positions available are located in DC and SF, but Sierra's regional chapters also follow through with their own recruitment. Born and inspired in 1892 by John Muir, the Sierra Club is one of the countries largest conservation organizations. They are currently grappling with fair trade, land and ocean conservation and restoration and efforts to educate the masses. This link also provides information about internships available in DC and SF which are remunerated with a $200/wk allowance.