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Posted August 11, 2023
Pennsylvania Seasonal Reforestation Specialist – Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Position Announcement: Pennsylvania Seasonal Reforestation Specialist This position will work on the Alliance’s Forest Team, focusing on field components of reforestation and outreach projects in Pennsylvania. These roles require strong organizational and time management skills, careful attention to detail, the ability to form strong relationships and work collaboratively with a variety of audiences. This position…
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Posted August 4, 2023
New York Agriculture Projects Manager – Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
The New York Agriculture Projects Manager is a fast-paced full-time position working under supervision of the Senior Agriculture Projects Manager. The successful candidate will work directly with farmers and a diverse set of project partners on water quality improvement and climate change mitigation practices, community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation efforts, and more. The Manager…
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Posted August 4, 2023
Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Coordinator – Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
The Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Coordinator is a fast-paced full-time position working under supervision of the Senior Agriculture Projects Manager. The successful candidate will work directly with farmers and a diverse set of project partners on water quality improvement and climate change mitigation practices, community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation efforts, and more. The Coordinator will…
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Posted August 3, 2023
Request for Proposals: Fall 2023 Forest Planting Contractor Bid
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is seeking bids from forest planting contractors to establish new forest on 53.82 total acres in Pennsylvania during the fall 2023 planting season. Services sought also include site preparation, annual ‘turnkey’ maintenance, and replanting services on portions of those acres. Learn More
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Posted June 29, 2023
Monday, 07/10/2023: Made in the Shade: Environmental Conservation & Plein Air Artmaking (Lancaster, PA)
Join us for a special Plein Air Artmaking event, part two of three, at Overlook Park on Monday, July 10th 6:00-8:00pm. Free and open to all ages and skill levels, we are partnering with the Lancaster County Buffer Action Team to learn about their work of maintaining and implementing new acreage of native forested riparian…
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Posted June 29, 2023
Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Project Associate – Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Position announcement: Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Project Associate (80% of time) The Citizens Advisory Committee Project Associate position provides professional coordination and administrative support to the members of the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). Working under the direction of the Committee Coordinator, the CAC Associate will provide organizational support and meeting coordination for…
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Posted June 22, 2023
Saturday, 07/15/2023: Pedal to the Petals (Christiana, PA)
Do you love bikes, botany, and beavers? So do we! Join us on Saturday, July 15th to explore two riparian forest buffer sites and a wet meadow habitat near Christiana, PA in this 13-mile, guided biking tour! More details and registration information can be found at allianceforthebay.org/P2P.
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Posted June 22, 2023
Thursday, 08/24/2023: Ask the Alliance: Turtles of the Chesapeake Watershed: Strategies for Turtle Conservation on Your Property
The Chesapeake Bay watershed is full of interesting wildlife. Turtles are some of the oldest wildlife species found in our watershed, and, in many cases, they’re impacted by humans’ effects on the environment. Join the Alliance’s Forests Projects Coordinator, Jim Kauffman, to learn more about the species and ecology of turtles found in the watershed,…
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Posted June 22, 2023
Thursday, 08/17/2023: Ask the Alliance: DIY Rain Gardens
Rain gardens are a great way to infiltrate stormwater on your property to help keep your local streams clean! Join the Alliance’s Green Infrastructure Program Director, Jamie Alberti, to learn more about how to install a rain garden on your property. Register Now!
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Posted June 22, 2023
Thursday, 08/10/2023: Ask the Alliance: Aquatic Macroinvertebrates
Aquatic macroinvertebrates are an important indicator of the health of our local stream. These fascinating underwater critters can be categorized by families, feeding groups, and their sensitivity to water pollution. This presentation will cover basic aquatic macroinvertebrate identification along with an overview of their feeding groups and their use in determining water quality. Join Forests…
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Posted June 22, 2023
Thursday, 08/03/2023: Ask the Alliance: Foraging 101
Can I eat this? Join Forests Projects Coordinator, Rob Frank, as he shares introductory knowledge about foraging for wild growing food. The presentation will cover beginner mushrooms and plants as well as some species to avoid. Register Now!
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Posted June 22, 2023
Thursday, 07/27/2023: Ask the Alliance: Long-Distance Kayaking
Humans have been kayaking the waterways of our planet for over 4,000 years. Join the Alliance’s Senior Green Infrastructure Projects Manager, Laura Todd, to learn about planning, preparing, and paddling long-distance in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Register Now!
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Posted June 22, 2023
Thursday, 07/20/2023: Ask the Alliance: Converting Lawn to Native Meadow Habitat
Lawns are ubiquitous on our modern landscape, but offer little value for conservation and can contribute to stormwater issues. Many people are interested in lawn alternatives to reduce their carbon and stormwater footprints while accommodating and enjoying native flora and fauna around the house. Join Ryan Davis, Senior Forests Projects Manager, to learn about meadow…
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Posted June 22, 2023
Thursday, 07/13/2023: Ask the Alliance: Visual Storytelling in Nature 101
Capturing both photos and videos in nature can be one of the most rewarding pastimes. It can provide you with a way to spend more time outside, connect with your local environment on a deeper level, and contribute to the conservation and preservation of the landscapes and species you love. There is an overwhelming amount…
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Posted June 22, 2023
Thursday, 07/06/2023: Ask the Alliance: Intro to Fly Fishing
Fly fishing is one of the most exciting ways to recreate in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. It’s relaxing, it takes us to beautiful areas within our watershed, it often teaches us important lessons about the health of our local waters, and it’s easy to get started! Join the Alliance’s Communications Director, Adam Miller, for an…
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Posted June 22, 2023
Thursday, 09/21/2023: Maryland Taste: Celebrate the Chesapeake (Annapolis, MD)
Join us at the Annapolis Maritime Museum to celebrate our Chesapeake Bay watershed with live music, locally-inspired eats, awards, silent auctions, and camaraderie. Explore the Museum exhibits to learn more about the area’s maritime heritage and the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay, or enjoy the deck for waterfront views. As a regional event offering a…
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Posted June 22, 2023
Thursday, 09/07/2023: Virginia Taste: Celebrate the Cheapeake (Richmond, VA)
Join us at Blue Atlas to celebrate our Chesapeake Bay watershed with live music, locally-inspired eats, awards, silent auctions, and camaraderie. Located in Richmond’s Fulton Hill neighborhood in a historic schoolhouse, Blue Atlas is a new venue in our 2023 Taste event series that you won’t want to miss! As a regional event offering a…
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Posted June 22, 2023
Thursday, 08/31/2023: Pennsylvania Taste: Celebrate the Chesapeake (Wrightsville, Pennsylvania)
Join us at River’s Edge at Long Level along the banks of the Susquehanna to celebrate our Chesapeake Bay watershed with live music, locally-inspired eats, awards, silent auctions, and camaraderie. Located in Wrightsville, PA, River’s Edge offers beautiful views of the river and surrounding landscape. As a regional event offering a small, intimate atmosphere, the…
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Posted June 21, 2023
Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Associate – Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Position Announcement: Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Associate The Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Associate is a fast-paced full-time position working under supervision of the Agriculture Projects Manager. The successful candidate will work directly with farmers and a diverse set of project partners on water quality improvement and climate change mitigation practices, community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation efforts,…
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Posted June 15, 2023
Develoment Director – Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
The Development Director will play a critical leadership role, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), staff senior leadership, and the Board of Directors to achieve organizational Goals, Strategies, and targets as laid out in the Alliance’s 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, is constantly learning, and has an entrepreneurial work ethic….
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Posted May 17, 2023
New York Agriculture Projects Manager – Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
The New York Agriculture Projects Manager is a fast-paced full-time position working under supervision of the Senior Agriculture Projects Manager. The successful candidate will work directly with farmers and a diverse set of project partners on water quality improvement and climate change mitigation practices, community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation efforts, and more. The Manager…
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Posted May 17, 2023
Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Coordinator – Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
The Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Coordinator is a fast-paced full-time position working under supervision of the Senior Agriculture Projects Manager. The successful candidate will work directly with farmers and a diverse set of project partners on water quality improvement and climate change mitigation practices, community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation efforts, and more. The Coordinator will…
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Posted May 8, 2023
Virginia Agriculture Projects Coordinator
The Virginia Agriculture Projects Coordinator is a fast-paced full-time position working under the supervision of the Virginia Agriculture Projects Manager. The successful candidate will work directly with farmers and a diverse set of project partners on water quality and climate change mitigation projects, community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation efforts, and more. The Coordinator will also provide strategic…
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Posted April 20, 2023
Forests Projects Coordinator – Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
The Forest Projects Coordinator (Maryland-based) is a fast-paced full-time position working under supervision of the Forests Program Director. The successful candidate will work directly with landowners and a diverse set of project partners on water quality improvement and conservation practices, community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation efforts, and more. The Coordinator will also provide strategic…
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Posted March 2, 2023
2023 Summer Pennsylvania Forests Intern – Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
This part-time position will entail assisting the Alliance’s Forest Team with summer fieldwork, primarily on reforestation projects in south-central Pennsylvania. This position will involve extensive fieldwork and outreach, including planting and maintaining reforestation sites and training volunteers. Candidates can expect a fast-paced work environment and almost all roles to be in the field, so outdoor…
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Posted February 21, 2023
Human Resources Administrator – Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Position Announcement: Human Resources Administrator This position is an integral position to support the Alliance as we continue to grow and expand our staff, and impact, across the watershed. The Human Resources Administrator is responsible for being the point of contact for the Alliance staff team in regards to payroll, benefits administration, and associated business…
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Posted February 13, 2023
Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Coordinator – The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
The Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects Coordinator is a fast-paced full-time position working under supervision of the Senior Agriculture Projects Manager. The successful candidate will work directly with farmers and a diverse set of project partners on water quality improvement and climate change mitigation practices, community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation efforts, and more. The Coordinator will…
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Posted February 13, 2023
Virginia Agriculture Projects Coordinator – The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
The Virginia Agriculture Projects Coordinator is a fast-paced full-time position working under the supervision of the Virginia Agriculture Projects Manager. The successful candidate will work directly with farmers and a diverse set of project partners on water quality and climate change mitigation projects, community engagement, riparian and upland reforestation efforts, and more. The Coordinator will…
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Posted February 7, 2023
Finance Assistant – Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Position Announcement: Finance Assistant This position is an integral part of the Alliance’s Finance Team. The Finance Assistant is responsible for day-to-day transactions for the Alliance. This mainly includes processing disbursements, recording expense transactions, maintaining accounts payable, and various other financial tasks in support of the organization. The position requires strong attention to detail, effective…
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Posted September 30, 2022
Friday, 10/28/2022: 24-Hour Volunteer Tree Planting Relay (Treelay) (Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Washington, DC)
This October, the Alliance will be hosting back-to-back tree plantings in a first-ever relay-style event to get over 5,000 trees in the ground over a 24-hour period. Known as “Treelay,” the event will take place at 8 different sites across the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and trees will be planted continuously for 24 hours straight. Our…
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Posted September 23, 2022
Wednesday, 10/12/2022: 2022 Chesapeake Riparian Forest Buffer Networking Summit – The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Jefferson, MD)
This Summit will focus on building collaboration and facilitating discussions around implementing and maintaining riparian forest buffers. The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay’s 2022 Chesapeake Riparian Forest Buffer Networking Summit will facilitate conversations between entities working in and across the Chesapeake Bay watershed states. The overarching goals of this in-person event will be to network…
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Posted August 23, 2022
Water Quality Monitoring Intern – Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Position Announcement: Water Quality Monitoring Intern This temporary, part-time position (up to 10 hours per week) is responsible for providing project support to the Alliance’s Virginia water quality monitoring staff on the RiverTrends project, including interacting with volunteers, administrative work, and occasional time in the field. Read the full job description here. Please email your cover…
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Posted September 28, 2021
Wednesday, October 13, 2021: Buffer Planting and Farm Tour (Bird In Hand, PA)
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and Choose Clean Water Coalition are hosting a buffer planting at a dairy farm outside of Lancaster. We’ll start the day joined by Pennsylvania state legislators to learn about the BMPs on the farm and the need for increased conservation funding to help farmers install more of these essential…
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Posted January 28, 2021
Position Announcement: Chesapeake Bay Program Multimedia Intern
Position Announcement: Chesapeake Bay Program Multimedia Intern Job Description: The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay seeks a Multimedia Intern for its Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) Communications Office in Annapolis, Maryland. The CBP Communications Office produces photography, video and text to tell stories about environmental restoration, protection and appreciation across the 64,000 square-mile Chesapeake Bay watershed….
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Posted November 18, 2020
Maryland Forest Projects Coordinator ‒ Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Position Announcement: Maryland Forest Projects Coordinator About the Alliance: The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) is a regional nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring together individuals, organizations, businesses, and governments to find collaborative solutions, to build a strong commitment to stewardship, and to deliver innovative, broadly-supported programs that benefit the land, waters and…
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Posted March 17, 2020
(Lancaster, PA) Green Infrastructure Project Coordinator- Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
The Alliance is seeking a Green Infrastructure Project Coordinator to join our team in Lancaster, PA. This position focuses on implementing urban stormwater projects and promoting outreach, education, and participation in Lancaster City’s “Save It! Your Water. Your Money. Your City” residential stormwater green infrastructure program. Check out the position on our website! Read the…
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Posted September 23, 2019
(Harrisburg, PA) Turning a New Leaf Conference
The Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council just opened registration for the biennial Turning a New Leaf Conference. This event rotates locations around the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, but it will be held in PA this year at Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey on December 5-6, 2019. Field trips are on December 5th and presentations focused on utilizing plants to…
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Posted July 19, 2019
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay- Pennsylvania Conservation Coordinator
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is seeking a Conservation Coordinator to join their Pennsylvania team! This position will work on a wide range of water quality improvement projects focused on agricultural conservation, reforestation, riparian and in-stream conservation, drinking water protection, urban stormwater, and more. The successful candidate should have excellent written and oral communication…