Greater Ohio, the state’s smart growth organization, promotes--through research, public education and grassroots advocacy--public policy to grow Ohio’s economy and improve the state’s quality of life through intelligent land use. Toward this end, Greater Ohio works to advance policies and programs that revitalize urban and metropolitan areas, strengthen regional cooperation, and protect Ohio’s natural resources. We are non-partisan, non-profit, and foundation-funded.

We currently have an opening for a Communications Specialist.

Job Duties:

Develops and maintains relationships with media outlets throughout Ohio to promote Greater Ohio’s programs and policies; coordinates and assists in conducting public relations efforts through various media; serves as primary media contact and resource for individuals and groups seeking information from Greater Ohio; reviews media coverage; forms short and long-term media strategies for Greater Ohio.

Plans and directs all copy for educational material for Greater Ohio; creates and disseminates educational material to the public and partners to promote Greater Ohio’s programs; works with the media to establish Greater Ohio as a leader in smart growth and reinforces our brand and strategic priorities; manages the design and on-going maintenance of Greater Ohio’s website and blog.

Advises and consults with staff regarding public relations strategies; serves as resource person for information on positive public presentation of Greater Ohio’s programs and activities; performs other duties as assigned.

The Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC), based in Midwest, seeks to hire a dedicated early career public interest attorney advocate for a full-time position for its Ohio office.

About ELPC

ELPC is the Midwest’s leading public interest environmental legal advocacy and eco-business innovation organization. ELPC’s major program areas include: promoting clean energy development strategies that help to solve global warming problems and reduce environmental degradation by encouraging energy efficiency and renewable energy alternatives to conventional power plants; promoting innovative transportation approaches, such as the development of a Midwest high-speed rail network, that will lead to cleaner air and more jobs; and protecting and preserving critical natural resources that improve the quality of life in our communities. One of ELPC’s premises is that environmental progress and economic development can be achieved together. ELPC’s multidisciplinary professional staff includes 40 attorneys, M.B.A.s, public policy advocates and communications specialists. ELPC has offices located in Chicago, IL, Des Moines, IA, Jamestown, ND, Sioux Falls, SD, Cleveland, OH, Springfield, IL, and Madison, WI. ELPC was established in 1993 and has an annual budget of $6 million.

Additional information about ELPC can be found at www.elpc.org.

Position Profile

Green Clean is seeking dependable, motivated individuals to implement natural, safe and healthy cleaning solutions. Candidates for Service Provider positions must possess an exemplary work ethic and embrace practices leading to a healthier environment for family, friends, the community and the world to live.  The position is a unique opportunity to learn about the green movement and grow with one of Cleveland’s promising green stars!  Reliable transportation required.  Please contact  research@greenclean.biz with your resume and references.  To learn more, see www.greenclean.biz.  

March 2009

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT OSU EXTENSION,
CUYAHOGA
COUNTY

Temporary Student Intern, Horticulture/Community Gardening Program

- Two Positions Available -

POSITION:  Student Intern, Horticulture/Community Gardening Program, 40 hours per week. Position is expected to begin on or about May 15, 2009 and conclude on or about August 15, 2009. (Start and end dates will be flexible based on intern availability.)

Interested individuals must apply no later than April 20, 2009.

Location

Our nonprofit career fair is a place for everyone who wants to make a difference in the world (including recent undergraduate or grad school students, experienced nonprofit professionals, and those wishing to transition to a nonprofit career from other sectors) and we encourage you to consider the wide range of opportunities to move forward in your nonprofit career.

Please note that not all organizations at the fair will have job openings on that day. Some will have jobs, while others will have internships and volunteer opportunities.

To register (it's free for jobseekers), and for more details including schedule, directions, and a list of registered organizations and their current opportunities, go here.