Associate

Global Footprint Network is seeking Associates to perform research and conduct data analysis in support of Ecological Footprint studies. Working in teams, the Associate will contribute to a variety of projects with partners and clients worldwide.

As a young and growing nonprofit, Global Footprint Network uses the Ecological Footprint as a metric of sustainability to inform decision-making in business and government. Working with more than 50 partner organizations around the world, and serving clients ranging from WWF to the European Environmental Agency to major corporations, our impact is large compared to the size of our organization.

This position is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in environmental science, sustainability, and/or quantitative analysis who is interested in applying the principles of resource accounting outside of academia in a rapidly growing, policy-relevant field.

The successful candidate will have the solid quantitative and software skills needed to assist with development of the National Footprint Accounts (a sophisticated Excel/database natural resource accounting system for 150 countries), develop Footprint modeling applications software, both stand-alone and web-based, and conduct Ecological Footprint assessment projects.

Applicants are expected to be motivated, reliable, responsible, and self-starters. Applicants should be interested in sustainability, global resource issues, ecological economics, and resource analysis. A background or strong interest in one of the following areas is beneficial: environmental science, environmental economics, ecology, earth systems, urban planning, or resource management. Opportunities exist for both experienced candidates and recent college graduates; a postgraduate degree is desirable but not required.

Key Qualifications

·         Strong and demonstrated ability to solve problems and create models

·         Strong computer skills

o        Intermediate to advanced Excel programming skills

o        Experience with Visual Basic and database queries / administration (MySQL, MS Access), or demonstrated ability to learn quickly

·         Ability to plan and deliver projects and reports on schedule

·         Effective interpersonal skills

·         General interest in, and understanding of, environmental problems and topics.

·         Strong writing, research, and organizational skills

·         Experience working in a team oriented environment very desirable.

·         Background in natural, physical, or engineering sciences beneficial but not required

·         Web programming skills and knowledge beneficial but not required

o        Working knowledge of HTML/PHP/CSS or Dreamweaver

o        Flash or AJAX skills desirable

 

Responsibilities

·         Working with partner organizations to build Ecological Footprint applications and tools

·         Building, maintaining, and enhancing ecological accounts for a variety of Ecological Footprint applications

·         Providing ad-hoc queries, summaries, and graphs for projects and clients

·         Scoping, budgeting and managing projects that support Ecological Footprint studies and calculators

·         Writing documentation and academic papers describing the resource accounts

Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience; health benefits provided. Extra-pecuniary benefits include opportunities to work on international projects, contribute to peer reviewed academic publications, and help shape international reports. Our collegial, open-plan office is in an attractive neighborhood with good transit access. Light-hearted, often delicious, communal lunches daily.

The Global Footprint Network is committed to diversity in the workplace; women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.  Unfortunately, we are unable to provide assistance in applying for work permits, so all applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

How to Apply

Send resume and statement of career goals to jobs@footprintnetwork.org. Email preferred; subject line MUST include the term "Associate Position."   Please -- no walk-in applications.  Incomplete submissions will not be accepted.

 

Who We Are

Global Footprint Network supports a sustainable economy by advancing the Ecological Footprint, a measurement and management tool that makes the reality of planetary limits relevant to decision-makers throughout the world. The Network, which has over 50 partner organizations around the world, is advised by sustainability leaders such as E.O. Wilson, Jorgen Randers, Karl-Henrik Robèrt, Wangari Maathai, and Herman Daly.

 

For more information about Global Footprint Network and the Ecological Footprint visit http://www.footprintnetwork.org.