Look Who’s Hiring! Jobs In Appalachia

Location:

Highlander Office, New Market, TN, US

Organization Description:

Highlander serves as a catalyst for grassroots organizing and movement building in Appalachia and the South. We work with people fighting for justice, equality, and sustainability, supporting their efforts to take collective action to shape their destiny. If you would like to be a part of this movement for change, we’d encourage you to apply today!

Salary/benfits: Salary:$78,865.54 Annually

Position description:

Highlander Research and Education Center seeks a Buildings & Grounds Director (internally titled as Land & Place Director) to lead the Land & Place Department, collaborate on interdepartmental initiatives and procedures related to campus safety, maintenance, and development, and to further integrate Highlander’s mission and values into strategic and daily land & place-based operations. This role will be responsible for leading Highlander’s stewardship of its land-use vision plans for the 21st century.

Key Responsibilities

Explore and recommend ways to advance Highlander’s campus initiatives for ecological sustainability, climate resilience, strategic adaptation, and informed decision-making regarding land and building use.

Develop and utilize value-based land and place assessments to evaluate current land stewardship and identify necessary building maintenance.

Meet with Land & Place staff, departmental leaders, and executive directors to discuss the department’s budget, construction progress, land visioning efforts, and maintenance assignments. 

Coordinate with contractors and consultants on current and upcoming building projects.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to land-based movements for social change
• 3-5 years of campus and/or farm planning experience, including financial and capital project planning
• Experience working with building contractors, architects, codes and regulations personnel, and property insurance agents
• Able to integrate the values of land as a relative, land as holding memory, and land as critical to meaning-making into strategy, planning, process, and procedure

Project overview:

Floyd County, KY, in partnership with the Floyd County BRECC team and the Central Appalachian Network (CAN), is launching a 12-month climate resilience initiative through the Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI). As part of this project, we are seeking a qualified consultant to lead a Flood Mitigation Assessment for the county.

This work will help Floyd County better understand current local flood risks as well as predicted future weather conditions amid ever increasing weather challenges, gather insights from both technical experts and community members, and identify both traditional and nature-based flood mitigation strategies that can be implemented locally. Strategies identified ideally will include a broad spectrum of projects ranging from low to high cost. The plan should be written in a way that makes it easy for the community to use in future grant applications. Grant-ready concept designs should include site-specific concept designs, rough cost estimates, and possible funding sources.

Scope of Work & Deliverables

The consultant will:
● Engage community members, local leaders, and technical partners to gather and analyze data
on flooding impacts across Floyd County.
● Coordinate closely with the Higher Ground Housing Strategy and Community Resilience Hub Plan contractors and participate in at least one joint planning session with the other consultants to align site choices, infrastructure planning, and community priorities.
● Assess past and current mitigation efforts and identify gaps.

● Provide recommendations for mitigation strategies, drawing from both natural (e.g., wetland restoration, riparian buffers, permeable surfaces) and man-made approaches (e.g., culverts, retention systems, floodwalls).
● Prioritize recommendations based on feasibility, cost, community needs, and expected impact.
● Coordinate with the BRECC team and CAN to ensure strategies reflect both scientific expertise and local experience.

Key Milestones

● Dec 2025: Complete research on traditional, creative, and nature-based mitigation strategies based on local conditions, knowledge, and engagement
● Feb 2026: Complete technical assessment of flood data, landslide risks, and infrastructure vulnerabilities
● Mar 2026: Conduct meetings with emergency managers and engineers to evaluate mitigation opportunities
● May 2026: Deliver ranked list of strategies and draft written assessment for client review
● June 2026: Incorporate client feedback and submit final Flood Mitigation Assessment and ranked strategies
● July 2026: Deliver a presentation of the final deliverable at a public Community Resilience Summit

Ideal Qualifications

● Experience working on flood mitigation projects in Central Appalachia or similarly mountainous, flood-prone regions
● Demonstrated ability to integrate nature-based solutions and traditional man-made solutions with technical assessments
● Strong community engagement skills and the ability to translate technical data for non-technical audiences
● Experience working with rural governments or grassroots coalitions preferred
● Understanding of the Steps to Resilience Framework as part of the U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit
● Able to work well in a multi-plan, cross-collaborative environment

Collaborators

The consultant will work closely with:
● Floyd County BRECC Team
● CAN’s Community Resilience and Adaptation Working Group (CRAWG)
● Floyd County Fiscal Court
● Open Circle Studio (Project Coordinator)
● Local AmeriCorps VISTA and community stakeholders

Ideal Qualifications

● Knowledge of community resilience hubs and how they function in rural areas
● Experience developing similar assessments or plans for community-based infrastructure
● Ability to balance technical design with local input and equity-based considerations
● Understanding of the Steps to Resilience Framework as part of the U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit
● Strong communication and planning skills, with a background in Central Appalachia preferred

Collaborators

The consultant will work closely with:
● Floyd County BRECC Team
● CAN’s Community Resilience and Adaptation Working Group (CRAWG)
● Floyd County Fiscal Court
● Open Circle Studio (Project Coordinator)
● Local AmeriCorps VISTA
● Community stakeholders

Proposal Requirements

• Proposals should be no more than 4 pages, and must include:

• References: provide contact information for three professional references, including their name,
  phone or email, and how they know your work.

• Scope of Work: a short explanation of how you plan to do the work, your plan for integrating community engagement, and what will be included in the final Flood Mitigation Assessment.

• Experience: provide a resume or short bio for the lead consultant(s) showing relevant skills and background.

• Related Projects: provide examples of similar projects you’ve worked on and completed in the past.

• Project budget: a breakdown of the estimated costs, with a total budget not to exceed $25,000.

Proposal Review & Scoring

Proposals will be reviewed by a committee using a 100-point system, with up to 5 bonus points available. Scores are based on the following weighted criteria:

● Relevant regional experience (20 points) – Demonstrated work in Central Appalachia or similar flood-prone regions.
● Technical approach & methodology (20 points) – Clear plan to assess flood risk and identify both nature-based and traditional strategies.
● Community engagement plan (15 points) – Ability to gather input from residents and translate technical data into plain language.
● Coordination across related efforts (15 points) – Plan to align with the Housing Strategy and Resilience Hub contractors.
● Grant-ready deliverables (10 points) – Usable concepts with site details, cost ranges, and funding sources.
● Budget realism & value (10 points) – Cost-effective use of resources within $25,000.
● Past performance & references (5 points) – Positive results and strong references from similar work.
● Capacity & timeline (5 points) – Ability to meet milestones and deliverables on schedule.

Bonus (up to 5 points each proposal): Proposals may receive additional credit for (1) bundling this work with one or both companion RFPs to reduce duplication and increase coordination, or (2) being a local consultant with a physical office located within 50 miles of Floyd County, KY.

How to apply

Submit your proposal by 11:59 PM ET on September 22, 2025 via email to:
Emily Carlson – [email protected]

Project overview:

Floyd County, KY, in partnership with the Floyd County BRECC team and the Central Appalachian Network (CAN), is launching a 12-month climate resilience initiative through the Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI). One key part of this work is to explore the idea of creating a Community Resilience Hub to help prepare for and respond to future disasters.

We are looking for a qualified consultant to lead the development of a Community Resilience Hub Plan, which will assess the need, explore and recommend potential ideal locations, and outline the design and purpose of the hub. This hub would serve as a central space to support Floyd County residents during and after floods or other emergencies. The plan should be written in a way that makes it easy for the community to use in future grant applications, including grant-ready concept designs and
budget estimates. Grant-ready concept designs should.

Scope of Work & Deliverables

The consultant will:
● Work with the BRECC team, local government, and residents to assess the need for a
Community Resilience Hub, Hub and Spoke Network, or alternative.
● Work with the consultant(s) of the Flood Mitigation Plan and the Housing Strategy to coordinate with those plan leads, share data, and align recommendations so the three plans form an integrated resilience roadmap.
● Ensure recommendations meet disaster-resilient design principles, are ADA-compliant, and address the needs of vulnerable groups (low-income, elderly, medically fragile residents.
● Identify and rank possible higher-ground sites for the hub that are above the floodplain based on feasibility, community benefit, and cost. This will make decision-making easier for local leaders.
● Recommend the most important features of the hub, such as:

○ Backup power and free Wi-Fi
○ Shelter or housing for volunteers and survivors
○ Showers, community kitchen, bathrooms, and storage
○ Emergency supply staging and logistics
○ Community event space, camping areas, or RV access

● Provide site-specific concept designs or sketches with dimensions and key infrastructure notes, and a rough cost estimate outlining the potential budget items for building the hub
● Create a plan that includes language, images (basic conceptual sketch), and budget details including cost ranges for major components that could be used in future grant applications
● Produce a plain-language, visually engaging summary of the Hub Plan (flyer, slideshow, or
● Knowledge of community resilience hubs and how they function in rural areas
● Experience developing similar assessments or plans for community-based infrastructure
● Ability to balance technical design with local input and equity-based considerations
● Understanding of the Steps to Resilience Framework as part of the U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit
● Strong communication and planning skills, with a background in Central Appalachia preferred

Key Milestones

Dec 2025: Host meetings with stakeholders to explore community needs and priorities for hub
● May 2026: Complete feasibility study and initial conceptual designs; present to client to gather feedback
● June 2026: Incorporate client feedback and submit final Community Resilience Hub Plan
● July 2026: Deliver a final Resilience Hub Plan with location options, key features, cost estimate, and visuals, and present the Plan at a public Community Resilience Summit.

Ideal Qualifications

● Knowledge of community resilience hubs and how they function in rural areas
● Experience developing similar assessments or plans for community-based infrastructure
● Ability to balance technical design with local input and equity-based considerations
● Understanding of the Steps to Resilience Framework as part of the U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit
● Strong communication and planning skills, with a background in Central Appalachia preferred

Collaborators

The consultant will work closely with:
● Floyd County BRECC Team
● CAN’s Community Resilience and Adaptation Working Group (CRAWG)
● Floyd County Fiscal Court
● Open Circle Studio (Project Coordinator)
● Local AmeriCorps VISTA
● Community stakeholders

Proposal Requirements

Proposals should be no more than 4 pages, and must include the following:

References: Contact information for three professional references, including their name, phone or email, and how they know your work

Scope of Work: A short explanation of how you plan to do the work and what will be included in
the final Resilience Hub Plan

Experience: A resume or short bio for the lead consultant(s) showing relevant skills and
background

Related Projects: Examples of similar projects you’ve worked on and completed

Project budget: A breakdown of the estimated costs, with a total budget not to exceed $25,000

Proposal Review & Scoring

Proposals will be reviewed by a committee using a 100-point system, with up to 5 bonus points
available. Scores are based on the following weighted criteria:

● Relevant experience with resilience hubs (20 points) – Demonstrated work on resilience
hubs or similar community facilities in rural or flood-prone regions.
● Technical approach & methodology (20 points) – Clear plan for site selection above the
floodplain; ADA compliance; backup power, communications, and multi-use design; practical
steps from assessment through concept options.
● Community engagement plan (15 points) – Ability to gather input from residents (including
low-income, elderly, and medically fragile), use plain language, and ensure community priorities
shape the plan.
● Coordination across related efforts (15 points) – Plan to align with the Flood Mitigation
Assessment and Higher Ground Housing Strategy consultants through joint planning sessions
and shared data.
● Grant-ready deliverables (10 points) – Location options, basic concept sketches, cost ranges,
and funding sources provided in a format usable for future grant applications.
● Budget realism & value (10 points) – Cost-effective use of resources within the budget cap.
● Past performance & references (5 points) – Positive results on similar projects, with strong
references.
● Capacity & timeline (5 points) – Demonstrated ability to meet milestones and complete
deliverables on schedule.

Bonus (up to 5 points each proposal): Proposals may receive additional credit for (1) bundling this work with one or both companion RFPs to reduce duplication and increase coordination, or (2) being a local consultant with a physical office located within 50 miles of Floyd County, KY.

How to apply

Submit your proposal by 11:59 PM ET on September 22, 2025 via email to:
Emily Carlson – [email protected]

Project overview:

Floyd County, KY, in partnership with the Floyd County BRECC team and the Central Appalachian Network (CAN), is launching a 12-month climate resilience initiative through the Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI). As part of this work, we are looking for a consultant to help develop a Higher Ground Housing Strategy that will guide the county in planning for safer, long-term housing growth outside of flood zones.

Many families in Floyd County lost their homes during the major floods in 2022 and 2025. Nearly 500 households in Floyd are now part of FEMA buyout programs, but there aren’t enough safe and affordable homes in the county for them to move into—so many are forced to leave the community. This plan is meant to help change that.

Task description:
The consultant will need to assess both current and future housing needs in the county. The strategy should show:
– What kinds of housing are needed (such as single-family homes, duplexes, apartments, etc.)
– How many of each kind are needed
– Where they could be built safely on higher ground (note: a tool will be provided to help the consultant find available land parcels meeting criteria they identify)
– How much they would cost to build, while balancing what local families could realistically afford
– The estimated total amount of FEMA buyouts expected from disasters since 2022 (number of buyout for each disaster and estimated dollar amount) vs. an estimated number of buyout participants interested in staying in the community if housing is available

Key Responsibilities

• The consultant will need to assess both current and future housing needs in the county. The strategy should show:
• What kinds of housing are needed (such as single-family homes, duplexes, apartments, etc.)
• How many of each kind are needed
• Where they could be built safely on higher ground (note: a tool will be provided to help the consultant find available land parcels meeting criteria they identify)
• How much they would cost to build, while balancing what local families could realistically afford
• The estimated total amount of FEMA buyouts expected from disasters since 2022 (number of buyout for each disaster and estimated dollar amount) vs. an estimated number of buyout participants interested in staying in the community if housing is available

• Broadcast Operations Oversight: Experience managing the technical, legal, and scheduling aspects of a non-commercial or community radio station, including FCC compliance.
• Leadership & Supervision: Demonstrated success in supervising staff, interns, and volunteers in a media, nonprofit, or community-focused setting.
• Strategic Planning & Visioning: Experience guiding a media outlet through long-term planning, programming direction, and mission-aligned growth.
• Community Engagement: Proven ability to build relationships with local communities, especially in rural or underrepresented regions, and prioritize local voices in programming.
• Budget & Financial Oversight: Competency in managing organizational or departmental budgets, financial reporting, and resource allocation.
• Multimedia & Digital Strategy: Familiarity with digital broadcasting, podcasting, streaming, and social media as tools for audience expansion and content distribution.
• Policy & Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of FCC rules and public file requirements, and ability to ensure ongoing legal compliance.

Qualifications:

– The consultant will need to assess both current and future housing needs in the county. The strategy should show:
– What kinds of housing are needed (such as single-family homes, duplexes, apartments, etc.)
– How many of each kind are needed
– Where they could be built safely on higher ground (note: a tool will be provided to help the consultant find available land parcels meeting criteria they identify)
– How much they would cost to build, while balancing what local families could realistically afford
– The estimated total amount of FEMA buyouts expected from disasters since 2022 (number of
buyout for each disaster and estimated dollar amount) vs. an estimated number of buyout participants interested in staying in the community if housing is available.

Submit your proposal

Submit your proposal by 11:59 PM ET on September 22, 2025 via email to:
Emily Carlson – [email protected]

Location:

Appalshop’s main offices are located in Jenkins, KY. WMMT’s studio is in downtown Whitesburg, KY. This role is in-person.

Organization Description:

Founded in 1969, Appalshop is an organization of storytellers in the coalfields of Eastern Kentucky who uplift Appalachian voices by offering them space to tell their own stories in their own words through documentary film, community radio, a record label, youth programs, theater, and community development. Appalshop is an equal opportunity employer, and we value a diverse workforce. Our employment policies and practices are applicable to all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Salary/benfits: This role’s starting salary is $52,000-$57,000, commensurate with experience. This is a full-time salaried position with full benefits including 100% employer-paid health insurance, generous retirement and life insurance benefits package. Appalshop has a 32-hour workweek with Fridays as flex days. However, most administrative positions, including WMMT’s General Manager, often require working more than 32 hours a week and may not adhere to a Monday-Thursday schedule. We intend to keep this position in line with the 32-hour-a-week policy through flexible scheduling, accountability, and clear communication.  

Position description:
The WMMT General Manager undertakes a set of responsibilities (listed below) that enables the WMMT to enhance audience reach and engagement, highlighting the station’s mission and impact. Concretely, we foresee the General Manager as someone who has a good understanding of community radio’s role in the community, who is a critical thinker and problem solver, and who is highly organized. 

Key Responsibilities

• Administration:
  • Coordinate all aspects of collaboration with Appalshop and Appalshop’s policy adherence
  • File FCC paperwork
  • Onboarding WMMT staff members and volunteers
  • Supervise WMMT staff members and volunteers
• Government Relations:
  • Ensure compliance in regards to all FCC and CPB matters, including grants, legal compliance
  • Maintain the Public File on-site
  • Work with lawyer on retainer as needed. 
• Fundraising:
  • Coordinate overall fundraising efforts
  • Coordinate two annual on-air fund drives
  • Write grants and subsequent reports
  • Cultivate individual donors 
• Community Relations & Relationship Building:
  • Serve as the primary spokesperson for WMMT in media, public functions, and fundraising efforts
  • Coordinate and maintain the CPB-mandated Community Advisory Board 
• General Responsibilities:
  • Articulate the station’s mission locally and nationally
  • Troubleshoot technical issues
  • Support the Program Coordinator with volunteers and developing programming
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Broadcast Operations Oversight: Experience managing the technical, legal, and scheduling aspects of a non-commercial or community radio station, including FCC compliance.
• Leadership & Supervision: Demonstrated success in supervising staff, interns, and volunteers in a media, nonprofit, or community-focused setting.
• Strategic Planning & Visioning: Experience guiding a media outlet through long-term planning, programming direction, and mission-aligned growth.
• Community Engagement: Proven ability to build relationships with local communities, especially in rural or underrepresented regions, and prioritize local voices in programming.
• Budget & Financial Oversight: Competency in managing organizational or departmental budgets, financial reporting, and resource allocation.
• Multimedia & Digital Strategy: Familiarity with digital broadcasting, podcasting, streaming, and social media as tools for audience expansion and content distribution.
• Policy & Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of FCC rules and public file requirements, and ability to ensure ongoing legal compliance.

Location:

Remote United States

Organization Description:

The US Green Bank 50 (the GB 50) is the member-founded and member-driven coalition of Green Banks across the United States, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. Our mission is to develop regional, state, and local mission-driven Green Banks that provide financing and technical assistance for clean energy and climate solutions. GB 50 empowers member Green Banks in accelerating clean energy project development that drives economic, health, and environmental benefits for communities across the country.

Salary: $200,000–$240,000 annual salary, with comprehensive benefits package

Position description:
We seek a visionary Executive Director to lead the GB 50 during a critical moment for Green Banks in the United States. This is an exceptional opportunity to build and scale a national, mission-driven organization that supports state and local Green Banks in driving a transformative clean energy transition. The Executive Director will lead the organization through a critical growth phase, building and managing a team, expanding shared services to be utilized by the membership, and raising operational and investment capital to support a thriving Green Banking ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational & Ecosystem Development

• Build a strong, resilient organization to support member Green Banks, honing GB 50’s mission, vision, and values and ensure organizational resilience and longevity
• Serve as a mission-driven leader accountable to GB 50’s core purpose of empowering Green Banks to deliver economic, health, and environmental benefits to communities
• Ensure the financial integrity, sustainability, and operational effectiveness of the GB 50
• Develop and oversee all financial and operational procedures and tools for the organization
• Build relationships and a network of partners, including members and other critical stakeholders, across the country
• Enhance GB 50’s brand and external presence to raise the profile of the GB 50, its members, and the mission of Green Banking

Comprehensive Capital Formation & Fundraising

• Raise capital to scale Green Bank investment and impact – lead a multi-pronged fundraising strategy with diverse funder types focused on three areas: (1) support for the GB 50’s operations, programming, and shared services, (2) operating support for nascent or at-risk Green Banks, and (3) capital for Green Banks to deploy into clean energy projects
• Oversee the development of financial products and vehicles that can unlock capital at scale for Green Bank members, including efforts to standardize products and facilitate secondary market sales of Green Bank portfolios
• Educate and build relationships with a wide range of funders, including philanthropic donors, impact investors, including for program-related investments (PRI), institutional investors, private equity firms, and private banks

Member Services & Governance

• Oversee the design and implementation of comprehensive member services including shared legal services, compliance assistance, underwriting, joint procurement, and other areas requested by the member Green Banks
• Manage existing and new member working groups across specialized areas
• Create and maintain shared resources such as standardized loan documents, financial products, and operational templates
• Manage and communicate with the member-elected Board of Directors, including serving as the Board Secretary and developing clear governance policies and procedures
• Ensure all regulatory and grant compliance requirements are met across the organization’s diverse funding sources

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in clean energy, clean energy finance, nonprofit management, or related sectors
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams
• Strong strategic planning and execution capabilities with experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Experience working with mission and member-driven organizations or coalitions
• Experience developing and implementing robust operational, financial, and governance policies and procedures
• Clean Energy & Green Finance Knowledge
• Extensive experience in private capital markets or impact investing
• Deep understanding of program-related investments (PRIs) and blended finance structures
• Track record of successfully raising significant capital from diverse sources including foundations, private investors, and government entities
• Experience structuring complex financial transactions and managing large-scale funding initiatives
• Understanding of renewable energy project development, energy efficiency, and climate finance mechanisms
• Familiarity with Green Banks, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and/or community lending practices
• Knowledge of federal and state clean energy policies and financing programs

Location:

The Coal Impacts Field Coordinator position may be based out of our Norton, VA office or may operate remotely within the Central Appalachian region. The individual must reside within West Virginia, Southwestern Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, or Eastern Tennessee. Travel within the Appalachian region is required for environmental monitoring, community engagement, and team-building, which will be reimbursed according to Appalachian Voices’ Travel Policy.

Organization Description:

Appalachian Voices is a nonprofit advocacy organization that brings people together to protect the land, air, and water of Central and Southern Appalachia and advance a just transition to a clean energy economy. We currently have over 45 staff members across the region, with offices located in Boone, NC; Charlottesville, VA; Norton, VA; and Knoxville, TN.

Salary:

Compensation: $50,000-$57,500

Position description:
Appalachian Voices is seeking a Coal Impacts Field Coordinator to join our Coal Impacts team. The objectives of the Coal Impacts team are to address the environmental and public health impacts of coal-mining in the Appalachian states of Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee, to build grassroots power in these areas, and to work in solidarity with movements for environmental justice, conservation, and community resiliency throughout Appalachia and beyond.

Coal mining causes air and water pollution; miners are afflicted with black lung disease; and lax enforcement of environmental laws have allowed the coal industry to evade massive amounts of necessary environmental reclamation. Industry profits rely on practices that externalize costs onto miners, communities, and the environment. The Coal Impacts team at Appalachian Voices works to hold the industry accountable for these impacts through regulatory interventions, litigation, policy advocacy, media engagement, independent investigative journalism, and grassroots organizing and activism.

The Field Coordinator will develop community leaders, support existing and emerging community-based and regional organizations, respond to and investigate mining-related complaints and concerns expressed by local residents, and train and coordinate volunteers in citizen science projects, grassroots enforcement efforts, and grassroots lobbying. Additionally, the Field Coordinator will research mining laws, regulations, permits, and enforcement actions, and conduct air and water quality monitoring in order to advance citizen complaint resolution, litigation, and policy goals.

This position will foster the connection between community members and our work, ensuring that diverse partners and individuals who are directly impacted by coal mining inform our strategies and priorities. An understanding of community organizing in rural settings, comprehension of legalistic language and governmental processes, and an ability to bridge the grassroots and technical components of our work will be key to success. This position will report to and work closely with the Coal Impacts Program Manager.

Qualifications:

• Experience with community engagement and grassroots organizing, including leadership development, volunteer coordination, member/ supporter mobilization, and strategic campaign/ project implementation;
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, state and federal policies and programs relevant to coal mining, especially with regards to black lung disease, the environmental impacts of mining, coal mine permitting and enforcement, and coal mine reclamation;
• Prior experience with mining issues through personal lived experience or professional experience preferred; prior experience with a non-profit organization or government agency strongly preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate complex technical and policy issues to communities and the media;
• Passion for and familiarity with the Central Appalachian region;
• Excellent time management, work ethic and organization;
• Strong collaborative spirit, sound judgment and leadership potential;
• Experience with policy advocacy, including lobbying preferred;
• Experience or coursework in environmental sciences or public health preferred.

Location:

U.S. Program – Bozeman, Montana (Remote)

Organization Description:

The Center for Large Landscape Conservation is a nonprofit organization based in Bozeman, Montana. We bring science, policy, and proven solutions directly to communities working to protect and restore the health and climate integrity of the planet through large-scale conservation measures. The Center is a leader in the fast-growing global movement to reverse landscape fragmentation, restore nature’s resilience to climate change, and support community-led action. 

CLLC offers a supportive, flexible, and dynamic work environment. We place a high degree of emphasis on hiring staff who bring diverse skills, backgrounds, life experience, consistent enthusiasm and energy, and a collaborative mindset to the Center.  We work to actively cultivate an inclusive workplace and people of color, LGBTQ+ persons, and people from other historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary:

Compensation: 36 hours at $58,000 ($65,000 FTE)

Position description:
The Appalachian Landscape Conservation Coordinator will support collaboration across the Appalachian region to accelerate nature conservation and conservation-driven community development.The Coordinator will coordinate the network that emerged from the recent Volgenau Climate Initiative (VCI) retreat focused on the intersection of nature, climate, and the economy in the Appalachian region. The Coordinator will serve as a link and networker between the VCI Appalachian network initiatives and ensure alignment, support the sharing of resources, reduction of duplication between initiatives, and increase knowledge and capacity.  The Coordinator will also network with other regional initiatives such as Appalachian Trail Landscape Partners, and Appalachian People and Places. CLLC is serving as the host for this Coordinator, however this position will work with numerous nonprofits, government agencies, and local partners.

The Coordinator will also link CLLC’s connectivity science, policy and planning team to local and regional conservation partners and agencies who are seeking connectivity advisement on how to protect wildlife corridors and address wildlife and transportation challenges.

Job Responsibilities

Network Coordination:
Maintain strong relationships across the emerging VCI Appalachian network; engage new and existing members; coordinate and facilitate regular communication between retreat participants and committees; and ensure visibility of key activities, needs, and opportunities. Serve as a thought partner to VCI with insights about the field from the network.

The Coordinator will also coordinate the VCI Appalachian network committee’s specific initiatives:  1. Appalachian Natural Capital Navigator, whose goal is to help reduce barriers to investment opportunities; 2. Appalachian Disaster Resiliency Summit, which aims to convene leaders at multiple scales to discuss natural disaster preparation, mitigation, and response in Appalachia; 3. Appalachia Matters Campaign, an overarching conservation, community development, and climate initiative to create a campaign that increases funding, branding, and identity in Appalachia, under which the other initiatives could be nested.

Communications & Reporting:
Disseminate quarterly newsletters for the VCI Appalachian network to document progress, share resources, and highlight collaborative efforts. Organize quarterly meetings of the VCI Appalachian network. Keep VCI up to date on progress, challenges, and regional shifts. Participate in VCI network coordinator calls.

Information Management:
Maintain updated contact lists and shared materials in a central resource hub for Appalachian network members.

Monitoring & Evaluation:
Support basic tracking of metrics and impact across the network, and contribute to quarterly updates and, if needed, support final reporting of grant-funded projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of directly relevant professional experience, with a demonstrated record of excellence and accomplishments
• Understanding of ecology, conservation biology, climate science, natural resource management, community and economic development, or environmental policy
• Experience in the environmental non-profit sector, including project management, coalition and partnership building, developing and implementing communication strategies, and providing logistical and administrative support
• Passion for community-based conservation and landscape-scale partnerships
• Collaborative, with the ability to work effectively across teams and partner organizations.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to project manage/prioritize to successfully meet deadlines
• Proven experience facilitating meetings with diverse groups
• Ability to translate complex issues into simple and persuasive ideas and have a learning stance
• Efficient, respectful, and compassionate communicator
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Location:

This is a hybrid position, based in either Virginia or North Carolina. Preference will be given to candidates residing in Pittsylvania County, VA; Rockingham County, NC, or Person County, NC.

Organization Description:

Appalachian Voices is a nonprofit advocacy organization that brings people together to protect the land, air, and water of Central and Southern Appalachia and advance a just transition to a clean energy economy. We currently have over 40 staff members across the region, with offices located in Boone, North Carolina; Charlottesville, Virginia; Norton, Virginia; and Knoxville, Tennessee. 

Salary:

This internship is a part-time, temporary, non-exempt position. The compensation for this position is $20/hour, requiring 20-25 hours of work per week for a duration of 12 weeks. This position may start as early as August 1, 2025. The weekly number of hours per week is flexible depending on candidate availability. 

Position description:
Appalachian Voices is seeking a Fighting Fossil Fuels Outreach Intern to join our team. The Fighting Fossil Fuels Outreach Intern will provide support to our programmatic work fighting fossil fuel projects, including interstate and intrastate gas pipelines and gas-fired power plants. This position will assist Field Coordinator staff in both North Carolina and Virginia on multi-state and local projects, including in-person community outreach and educational events, regulatory processes, development of educational materials, and research support. This position will report to Jessica Sims, Virginia Field Coordinator, and Juhi Modi, North Carolina Field Coordinator. 

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the proposed methane gas buildout in the Southeast;
• Support online and in-person programmatic events; 
• Work in coalition with regional advocacy groups; 
• Support community outreach on regulatory processes;
• Support with other program team needs. 

Qualifications:

• Excellent written communication skills; examples of or a portfolio of written work preferred. 
• Willingness and ability to participate in public, in-person events and meetings. 
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to social and environmental justice.
• Background in advocacy or environmental education/advocacy is preferred, but not required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to set priorities, manage tasks, and meet deadlines for both short- and long-term goals.

Deadline:

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until this position is filled

Location:

This is a statewide position based in the Commonwealth. Traveling is a key component in this work, so access to a vehicle or regular transportation is essential. In general, PennFuture follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely, from the office, or in the field, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks, team collaboration, or personal work preferences. Staff work with their supervisor to ensure the right balance.

Organization Description:

PennFuture’s mission is to lead the transition to a clean energy economy in
Pennsylvania and beyond. We protect our air, water, and land, and empower residents to build sustainable communities for future generations. Working throughout the Commonwealth, PennFuture’s team of attorneys, policy experts, organizers, communications specialists, and advocates watchdog against polluters and environmental injustices, educate the public, and advance pro-environment policies.

Salary:

This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary range is $55,000 to $65,000. Benefits package includes health care, dental, vision, 5 weeks of paid vacation, 2 weeks of paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, and a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match.

Position description:
PennFuture seeks a Campaign Manager to lead PennFuture’s clean water advocacy strategies and tactics. Our work is organized across three broad campaigns: clean energy & decarbonization, clean air, and clean water with a Campaign Manager overseeing each. Each Manager coordinates staff activities, implements the strategic plan, makes tactical decisions, develops content, and directly supports the policy and legal functions of the campaign.

The Clean Water Campaign Manager will develop and lead sophisticated statewide campaigns that advocate for sound legal and policy solutions to improve water quality statewide, leveraging both PennFuture statewide expertise as well as our on-the-ground presence in key watersheds. The Campaign Manager will be responsible for communicating clean water and other issues to PennFuture constituents, the general public, and decision makers. They will also interpret the science for public consumption, advocate for effective clean water policies, and work with PennFuture’s legal staff to advance legal action, when appropriate. Our ideal candidate will have both policy and technical expertise in water protection as well as multiple years of advocacy experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and lead PennFuture’s clean water campaign
• In collaboration with staff, engage on watershed-specific issues, including relationship building with various water coalitions and partners.
• Work with staff to develop and implement clean water objectives and tactics to support work that aligns with PennFuture’s strategic goals
• Elevate awareness of clean water threats and solutions in Pennsylvania, especially in how these disproportionately harm lower-income communities and communities of color.
• Engage and guide new advocates, existing organizations and coalitions, and communities into action on policy solutions
• Lead the clean water campaign to build a diverse constituency to advocate for sound policy solutions to a range of clean water problems
• Leverage PennFuture’s legal, policy, civic engagement, and communications staff to support implementation of cohesive, integrated tactics
• Collaborate with and organize PennFuture’s partners, civic leaders, and grass top leaders to support implementation of the clean water campaign, ensuring stakeholders represent communities of color, immigrant communities, low-income communities, and other traditionally underserved communities
• Educate decision makers and the general-public, including lobbying of public officials and government agencies
• Assist in interpreting complex scientific and policy information for consumption by target audiences through media work and writing fact sheets, reports, white/briefing papers, testimony and other strategic communications
• Craft and coordinate campaign e-mails, action alerts, website content, blog and social media posts; draft, edit, and submit letters to the editor and other opinion pieces
• Support managing campaigns grants, including writing proposals and reports
• Other strategically important duties, as directed by their supervisor

Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to PennFuture’s mission and demonstrated commitment to advancing
• environmental protection with vision and results
• Commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice and employing that in all their work
• Minimum 5 years work on advocacy and public policy. Experience managing advocacy campaigns a plus.
• Deep understanding of clean water issues in Pennsylvania, including those in the major watersheds. Additional understanding of broader Pennsylvania environmental and conservation issues a plus.
• Understanding of the Pennsylvania environmental and conservation landscape
• Exceptional written, verbal, and social media communication skills
• Experience working with, or an enthusiastic willingness to learn how to work with, a diverse representation of stakeholders, advocacy organizations, and elected officials
• Ability to work quickly, independently, and proactively on project and campaign
  developments
• Ability to travel and to maintain a flexible work schedule; be willing to work some evenings and/or weekends, as needed

Deadline:

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Location:

Cambria County, PA

Organization Description:

PennFuture’s mission is to lead the transition to a clean energy economy in
Pennsylvania and beyond. We protect our air, water, and land, and empower residents to build sustainable communities for future generations. Working throughout the Commonwealth, PennFuture’s team of attorneys, policy experts, organizers, communications specialists, and advocates watchdog against polluters and environmental injustices, educate the public, and advance pro-environment policies.

Salary:

$77,379.00 – $117,497.00 Annually

Position description:
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and advancing your career, then this Environmental Group Manager position with the Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation may be the perfect fit for you. In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide oversight for the implementation of agricultural regulations and requirements, while also working towards achieving your professional goals. Join a team that values operational excellence, climate leadership, cultural competence, and environmental justice by applying now to make a difference in the Cambria office! 

Job Responsibilities

As the Section Chief of the Sampling, Monitoring, and Abandoned Mine Drainage (AMD) Planning Section, you will have a crucial role in the Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation. Your responsibilities will include managing a team of professionals, reviewing and identifying abandoned mine drainage sites, and developing projects for watershed restoration. Your expertise will be essential in planning and coordinating projects to address AMD and other environmental concerns in the western region of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Your team will also be responsible for conducting assessments, evaluation, and monitoring of abandoned mine sites and implementing methods for abatement and treatment of AMD. Additionally, you will oversee the tracking and coordination of AMD grants and ensure that all activities comply with environmental regulations. Your leadership and expertise will be vital in addressing the impact of abandoned mines and restoring the health of our watersheds.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
• A bachelor’s degree in the biological, physical, or environmental sciences, engineering, or in a field closely related to environmental protection or regulation; and five years of professional environmental protection experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Deadline:

6/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

How to Apply: