Environment America’s Transportation Advocate will work to advance federal policies to promote clean, efficient transportation choices. The Environment America federal advocacy office in Washington, DC represents Environment America in federal policy matters. Our organization’s roots at the state level give Environment America a unique “outside the beltway” perspective on the issues, while our state staff, members, and national field organizers provide the grassroots power necessary to enact change at the federal level.

via Environment America Federal Transportation Advocate – Environment America.

HARTFORD — A pair of reports from legislative advisory groups released Monday contain more than three dozen recommendations on how to promote job growth in the energy-efficiency and renewable-power industries.

The reports, however, lack specifics on how the recommendations should be implemented. Those details will be worked out during public hearings over the next several weeks, said Rep. Vickie Nardello, D-Prospect, who is chairwoman of the two advisory groups.

via Panels vague on green jobs, power (with video) – The New Haven Register.

With the state expected to lose thousands of jobs this year, Zerodraft is hiring. The company, which weatherizes homes to increase energy efficiency, is adding more employees to deal with an increase in business driven by federal grants. Over the next several months, owner Paul Paris Jr. expects to create five new jobs at the Waterford site and as many as eight in a second office, in Norwalk.

via Slow trickle of new ‘green’ jobs a mixed blessing for Connecticut | The Day.

A job opening at United Technologies in Hartford, Connecticut: The Manager of Community Affairs will develop and manage strategic community relations activities with global non-profit organizations. In this role, the candidate will work closely with UTC's communications team, business unit stakeholders, industry leaders and community organizations to develop strong relationships that deliver business value to UTC.

via UTC seeking manager of community affairs.

Mill River Valley Gardens CSA is a 5-acre organic farm located on land leased from Walter Greist, the owner and former farmer. MRVG CSA is located at 3600 Ridge Road in North Haven, Connecticut. Mill River Valley Gardens CSA is owned and managed by the members of Turtle Ridge Cooperative Inc. is seeking a farmer for the 2010 season.

via Turtle Ridge Cooperative, Inc. seeks a Farmer « Sustainable Food Jobs.

Based in Hartford, Connecticut, the Manager of Community Affairs will develop and manage strategic community relations activities with global non-profit organizations. In this role, the candidate will work closely with UTC’s communications team, business unit stakeholders, industry leaders and community organizations to develop strong relationships that deliver business value to UTC.

via UT seeks a manager, community affairs in Hartford, Connecticut..

The New Haven Land Trust is seeking a proven leader with organizational development, volunteer committee management and fundraising skills to expand a volunteer run organization. The Executive Director will manage daily operations, build local support and participation, and lead fundraising through coordinating grant-writing efforts and developing the donor base.

Read more on Idealist.org.

A recently-formed Job Growth Roundtable played to a full room today when it announced its recommendations for jump-starting job growth and hiring in Connecticut.

Underscoring the notion that improving our economy must go hand-in-hand with improving our environment, the roundtable wisely suggests focusing on three specific areas: transportation, water and energy.

via Keep the Momentum Going: Green Jobs | CTLCV.

NEW HAVEN — The city has received nearly 200 applications from people hoping to lead a new Office of Sustainability, and Chief Administrative Officer Robert Smuts said a candidate is expected to be selected soon. Details regarding finalists have not been released, but Smuts said the position carries a salary of $57,000 to $93,000.

via 200 seek city job as head of new ‘green’ agency – The New Haven Register.

For the first time, the Tri-State Transportation Campaign is hiring a full-time staff member based in Albany.

The staff member will advance key legislative issues and expand our partnerships in Albany. Candidates should be articulate, dynamic, and assertive and have experience working with elected officials and with community organizing campaigns. They must have a dedication to and passion for environmental issues, strong writing and journalistic skills, and a willingness to work in an advocacy environment. Specific knowledge of transportation-related issues is a strong plus and familiarity with NYS geography is preferred.

via TSTC is Hiring an Albany Staffer | Mobilizing the Region.

Audubon Sharon, consisting of the Sharon Audubon Center and Emily Winthrop Miles Wildlife Sanctuary, is seeking wildlife rehabilitation interns for its Sharon Audubon Center in Sharon, Connecticut.

via Audubon Sharon, seeks Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern – SustainLane.