January 2022 E-Newsline

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Switzer Foundation transitions to fossil-free and socially responsible bank

As part of an ongoing effort to align all of our practices with our values to improve environmental quality and advance social equity, the foundation has transitioned our checking account and credit cards to a new bank. We recognize that the funds we manage are not separate from the environmental and social issues that we support with our grant programs and network. Since the Paris Agreement, the banking industry has financed more than $3.8 trillion globally in the fossil fuel sector. Moving to a bank with a demonstrated commitment to climate justice is another step in leveraging the power we have as an institution. Learn more and find resources for transferring your funds to an institution aligned with your values in this On Leadership post.

Call for Leadership Grants: concept letters due Feb 1 We anticipate being able to fund two or three Leadership Grants this spring! Fellows who are considering a Leadership Grant proposal, please note the first step is submitting a concept letter - these are due on February 1, invited proposals will be due March 1. Please contact Erin if you plan to submit a concept letter. If you would like to speak with a fellow who is a past recipient of a Leadership Grant award for some tips on putting together a concept letter and proposal, Erin would be happy to help facilitate an introduction.

Olivia Walton awarded Switzer Leadership Grant Olivia Walton and her organization, St. Croix Environmental Association (SEA), were awarded a $40,000 Leadership Grant in December: Rebuilding Environmental Education Programs on St. Croix. By establishing a strong and equitable environmental education program, Olivia will lead SEA’s work to connect and build meaningful, sustainable programs with local schools.

2021 Switzer Fellow Book List We have compiled a list of books authored, edited or co-authored by Switzer Fellows in 2021 (that we are aware of!). Check out the latest writing by Switzer Fellows and dive into topics such as Indigenous teachings, the biology of climate change and sustainable urban planning. If we missed your book, please let us know and we’ll add it to the list.

Fellow News

Naomi Fraga Wins E. O. Wilson Award for Outstanding Science to Save Native Plants (pictured above) Zully Juarez co-authors Urban Planning in Mexico book Regan Patterson quoted in Grist about Detroit highway removal and reparations Amanda Subalusky co-authors study on hippo poop creating 'community guts' in African ponds Kimberley Miner interviewed by NASA Earth about latest permafrost research Nithya Ramanathan’s organization Nexleaf Analytics receives McGovern Foundation grant to accelerate potential of digital health ‘We scientists engage in soft diplomacy’: Mongabay Q&A with Christine Wilkinson  Robinson Fulweiler TEDx Talk promotes expanding coastal ocean research through sensors Zully Juarez interviews OR State Rep. Pham on Portland Clean Energy Fund Grant Gutierrez accepts Environmental Justice Planner position at Washington State Department of Ecology Have news for this section? Send it to us so we can post it to our website, social media and future e-news.

Events

COP 26 Climate Justice Results and Next Steps Wednesday, February 2 10 - 11:30 am PST / 1 - 2:30 pm EST All fellows are welcome for this Race & Equity Discussion Group event. Hear from fellows that attended COP26 on their climate justice takeaways and discuss ideas about how Switzer Fellows from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise can work together toward climate justice. Register here.

Turning your Ph.D. into an Applied Career Wednesday, February 16th Noon - 1 pm PST / 3 - 4 pm EST Fellows with Ph. Ds will share their experiences moving into applied careers in government, NGO and private sector environmental work. You'll come away with ideas, encouragement and connections with other fellows working in or seeking an applied Ph.D. career. Register here.

Facilitative Leadership for Social Change 7 Mondays from February 7 to April 4 9 am - 12 pm PST / 12 pm - 3 pm EST The Switzer Foundation is partnering with the Interaction Institute for Social Change (IISC) to offer a seven-part workshop free of charge to Switzer Fellows. Participants will learn how to “lead in a way that inspires, invites participation, and builds commitment.” Registration is full, but you can join the waitlist here.

Opportunities

Katie Pofahl’s team at the Nature Conservancy in Washington State is hiring a Conservation Policy Associate and Senior Associate Director of Philanthropy. Karen Levy’s department at the University of Washington is recruiting three new tenure-track faculty positions, and two full-time, teaching faculty positions for faculty with environmental and occupational health expertise.  Gillian Lui’s team at REI is hiring for two roles in Seattle, WA: Renewable Energy Manager and Merchandising Sustainability Manager. Sarah Lupberger shared that the the LandScale Initiative is hiring a Product Manager, among other open positions at the Rainforest Alliance.  Robert Heilmayr shared that the University of California, Santa Barbara Environmental Markets Lab is seeking a Remote Sensing Specialist. Final review date is January 31, 2022.  Tara Cornelisse’s organization Conservation Corps North Bay is hiring a Marin County Natural Resource Manager in San Rafael, CA. Lily Verdone’s organization Coastal Quest is hiring for two positions in Oakland, CA: a Project Manager and a Communications and Outreach Manager. Janae Davis shared that American Rivers is hiring for three positions: Director, Grants Management and Financial Analysis (Washington, DC), Part Time California Communications and Development Associate (Berkeley, CA), Associate Director for Policy, Southwest Regional Program (Denver, CO). Send questions to Brittany Henderson. The French Foundation for Biodiversity Research has a post-doc opportunity in supporting climate resilience through equitable ocean conservation. Sarah Reed could facilitate an introduction to one of the PI’s.  OneShoreline is hiring a Project Manager or Associate Project Manager in San  Mateo, CA. Esther Conrad can put interested fellows in touch with staff.  Sarah Uhl Smith is hiring for several roles on the Super Pollutants team at Clean Air Task Force.  Adam Hasz shared that the Department of Energy is hiring 1000+ new staff through the "Clean Energy Corps." Adam would be happy to talk with anyone who has questions about what it is like working for the federal government. Youth on Root is hiring a Program Director. Candice Youngblood is their founder and Advisor Council President. Contact Sarah Gerlach with questions.  Sustainable CT has multiple positions open: Program Manager, Program Coordinator, and Program Assistant. Ashley Stewart has worked with them for years and would be happy to answer questions.  Melissa Nelson shared a tenure-track position at Arizona State University focused on Sustainable Food Systems. Asa Bradman shared a post-doc opportunity as Project Director for the new San Joaquin Valley Center for Community Air Assessment and Injustice Reduction at The University of California, Merced. Thank you to everyone who has been sharing opportunities on the Switzer Fellows listserv! We encourage you to keep posting jobs that come your way. If you have a connection to the hiring organization and are willing to be contacted, please include that information when you forward the posting. If a fellow has a connection, we will include it in this section each month. You are also invited to join our private LinkedIn Group. This is another space to connect with other Switzer Fellows and stay up to date on the latest opportunities and news - especially if you are hiring or job-hunting.

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