Environment, Culture, and Conservation Internship, The Field Museum

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May 072012
 

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Central to ECCo’s work is translating museum science into lasting results for conservation and cultural understating, both in the midst of a great urban center and in the wildest, most remote places on earth.  This intern position will work with GIS users and other staff in ECCo department to support conservation through:  Generation of GIS data and maps to support our work in the Chicago Region and the Andes Amazon Specific projects will be based on departmental needs and the applicant’s experience. Continue reading »

Bicycle Parking Internship, Active Transportation Alliance

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May 072012
 

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This internship offers a great opportunity to help improve bicycling conditions in Chicago! Be part of the team implementing the Bike 2015 Plan, Chicago’s vision to make bicycling an integral part of daily life. Work will be carried out under the supervision of the Bicycle Parking Program Manager at the Chicago Department of Transportation’s downtown offices and in the field throughout Chicago. Continue reading »

Environmental Site Assessor, EBI Consulting

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May 072012
 

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EBI Consulting is a full-service Environmental Consulting company with over 22 years of experience of environmental and engineering due diligence.

This position will require you to perform Property Condition Assessment (PCA) and/or Phase I ESA field assessments of various property types, including industrial, commercial, and residential properties, as well as, telecommunications installations. You will perform independent research of local, state, and federal resources; interview persons familiar with the property and conduct historical research to compile the information required for PCA and ESA reports in accordance with ASTM standards and client specific scopes of work. Candidates must be able to work from a remote (home) office. Continue reading »

Can We Find A Better Balance?

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May 012012
 

Innovating The Illusion Of Progress
It’s an issue of perspective. Invested in developing holistic and resilient solutions, I am increasingly convinced that there are two primary sectors of influence in this regard: policy and economics. Both of them can be difficult to shift. Any sustainability initiative not keeping these two areas in mind is merely projecting the illusion of progress. An evolution of vision is fundamental to influencing either. Lasting change, whether with a company, city or country, begins with altering mindsets. Initiating such a profound evolution can require a multitude of Continue reading »

What I’m Loving: Rebates for Trees, Native Plants, Rain Barrels & Compost Bins!

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May 012012
 

Money Back For A Better Backyard?
The City of Chicago’s Sustainable Backyards Program is offering residents up to 50% back on local purchases of trees (up to $100 rebate), native plants (up to $60 rebate), rain barrels (up to $40 rebate) and compost bins (up to$50 rebate). Info, workshops and rebate forms: www.cityofchicago.org/rainbarrel.

Article of the Week: Chuck Templeton’s New Job

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May 012012
 

Impact Engine Fuels Up With New Leader
I was thrilled to learn recently that my sustainability co-conspirator, Chuck Templeton, will be leading the Chicago Impact Engine, a new social venture accelerator. A successful tech entrepreneur, (he founded OpenTable), with a vested interested in fostering the local sharing economy (via OhSoWe.com), Chuck understands the need to shift the economy from a single to triple bottom line. Read about it via the Crain’s Chicago Business blog.

El Valor Summer Camp Educator, The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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Apr 302012
 

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The Museum seeks an individual with a background in environmental science to teach at our off-site summer camp programs in the Pilsen and Southeast Chicago neighborhoods. The camp is six weeks long for youth ages 10 – 13; there are two seasonal positions available, one for seven weeks and one for four weeks. This camp is a cooperative program between the Museum, El Valor, and the U.S. Forest Service. The individuals will work cooperatively with other Museum educators to provide Continue reading »

Senior Energy Efficiency Leader, ICF International

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Apr 302012
 

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We are seeking an outstanding senior leader to help grow our Energy Efficiency division throughout the Midwest (location flexible to IL, MI, WI). The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic design and implementation of multi-million dollar programs that support our clients in helping their customers to improve the energy efficiency of their facilities and operations, and homes. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of leading the Continue reading »

Energy Auditor/Analyst, CNT Energy

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Apr 302012
 

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The Energy Auditor/Analyst will work primarily on the Energy Savers Program (http://www.cntenergy.org/buildings/energysavers/) providing technical assistance to affordable, multi-family building owners. The Energy Auditor will conduct energy audits, complete energy modeling of buildings and assist Energy Savers management to oversee all aspects of energy efficiency retrofit projects. The energy auditing role includes analyzing existing properties to evaluate the current and potential Continue reading »

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