Join the Rutgers University Student Assembly and the Office of Climate Action for a sustainability town hall. We will share updates on climate action at the university, ways to get involved, and answer audience questions.
The Office of Climate Action is sponsoring the "Best University Sustainability Hack" at HackRu 2024! We are offering first, second, and third place prizes to the teams that create the best hacks to promote sustainability, environmentalism, and/or climate action in colleges and universities. HackRU is a 24-hour hackathon at Rutgers University. They welcome hundreds of students to build awesome tech ...
Join us for the Rutgers Green Jobs Fair — an interdisciplinary career fair featuring job and internship opportunities related to sustainability, the environment, and climate action. This event is open to employers from all sectors and Rutgers University students and alumni from all academic disciplines and campuses. Free food and refreshments will be available.\n\nFor Rutgers Students and Alumni\n\nRegistration Deadline: March ...
Going to the Rutgers University Dance Marathon (RUDM)? Don't forget to compost! The OCA Sustainability Ambassadors are teaming up with RUDM, Institutional Planning & Operations, and the EcoComplex to offer composting for the first time ever at this year's Dance Marathon. Rutgers University Dance Marathon (RUDM) is the largest, student-run philanthropic event in New Jersey. RUDM’s mission is to provide ...
We are a team of marketing lovers who integrate learning and expertise with energy, zeal and creativity. This blend helps us develop and effectively promote our clients’ products. From the initial concept stage to campaign execution, each person at Alpha Ascension works together to maximize the effect of clients’ messages in multiple channels. We are currently working on a campaign to promote a government-funded community solar program.
APPRISE is a nonprofit research institute dedicated to collecting and analyzing data and information to assess and improve public programs. APPRISE conducts a wide variety of research activities to provide program administrators and stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of program design, operations, and impact. This research leads to informed recommendations for program improvement. APPRISE’s research focuses on programs that provide energy bill payment assistance, energy education, renewable energy, and energy efficiency services to low-income households; and programs that provide incentives for undertaking energy efficiency projects to residential, commercial, and industrial utility customers.
Cape Resorts is a family of historic seasonal hotels and restaurants offering superior service in a relaxed, yet elegant environment. With locations in Cape May, NJ and Sag Harbor, and Shelter Island, NY, Cape Resorts boasts 9 hotels and 11 food and beverage venues, each offering varied and unique experiences. Beach Plum Farm in Cape May is located two miles away from the restaurants and offers 62-acres of fresh, local produce, meats, and eggs. The culinary teams work in tandem with the farm in creating an elevated experience for guests. There is always the opportunity for growth and advancement and the chance to work with award-winning hospitality professionals.
The Clean Energy Jobs Program, a collaboration between PSE&G, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and local partner organizations, provides training and resources to prepare participants for careers in New Jersey’s fast-growing energy efficiency sector. PSE&G is the sponsor of the Clean Energy Jobs Program and its On-the-Job Training Program, and career placement will
only occur through the program’s partner suppliers. Representatives of Diversity Marketing and Communications will be available to speak with attendees.
Since 1980, Clean Harbors has grown to become the leading environmental, energy, and industrial service provider and largest hazardous waste disposal company in North America. Our customers rely on us to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. As part of the Clean Harbors family, you will be performing work that truly makes a difference in people’s lives and in protecting the planet. We have a culture of open communication and collaboration, and with room to grow and advance in positions across all of North America.
CMC Energy Services is passionate about making the world more energy efficient; ensuring a cleaner, healthier environment for this and future generations. For the past 40 years, we have worked hard to not only save energy, but to save our customers money. CMC Energy is committed to investing in our employees; believing that if our employees are happy, our customers will be happy and our company will thrive. We offer excellent career opportunities and advancement, training, employee recognition, and innovation awards!
CN Utility Consulting, Inc. (CNUC) is a knowledgeable, experienced utility vegetation management (UVM) consulting and operations team serving utilities, regulators, and UVM service providers across the U.S. and Canada. Our vision is to be the premier company in providing innovative, economically sensible, and environmentally sustainable vegetation management services. CNUC is also committed to providing education to industry members and local communities to promote the conservation and protection of natural resources. We established a dedicated committee to support the Utility Arborist Association in cultivating environmental stewardship. As longstanding participants in the Right-of-Way as Habitat Working Group, we actively contribute to fostering habitat on the right of way and other working landscapes.
Colliers Engineering & Design, an affiliate of Colliers, is a trusted provider of multi-discipline engineering, design, and consulting services to public and private sector clients. Headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey with 70 offices throughout the United States, we provide a comprehensive suite of services including Civil/Site, Transportation, Buildings, Geospatial/Survey, Infrastructure, Governmental, Geotechnical/Environmental, Telecommunications and Utilities engineering, Project Management, Architecture and Planning Services. We employ over 2,000 talented professionals who utilize the most advanced technologies to deliver customized solutions for our clients. At Colliers Engineering & Design, we are committed to Elevating the Environment by minimizing environmental impacts in our operations and through client services to elevate the health of our planet.
ConnectDER is helping utilities unlock the massive potential of distributed energy resources (DERs) by turning the meter socket into the utility's all-in-one plug-in point for solar, storage, electric vehicles, and beyond. Our meter collars simplify DER interconnection with the grid and deliver meaningful data capture and control for utilities. Our mission at ConnectDER is to see a world powered by clean, efficient, on-site energy. We want to give every home a place to plug in generation, transportation, resilience, and comfort.
Our mission is to preserve rare and imperiled species of wildlife that live and breed in, and migrate through New Jersey. We gather the best science, tried and true conservation techniques, innovative education activities and an engaged corps of willing volunteers in pursuit of the right combination of activities that will preserve a species before it disappears from our state; help another population recover or; highlight some bird, fish, mammal or insect that must be protected before it slides towards extinction. We are looking, and working, towards a future where New Jersey is home to greater numbers of rare species, stronger populations and enough good habitat to support them.
At Davey we provide ‘Proven Solutions for a Growing World’ and have done so since our founding in 1880. Our roots are in tree care expertise, and over the past 140 years we have grown into leaders in grounds maintenance, environmental consulting, and utility solutions. Davey is at the forefront of corporate responsibility - demonstrating environmental, social, and economic stewardship in everything we do. Encompassing over 11,000 employees, Davey ranks as the 8th largest employee owned company in the United States. With operations throughout North America our branches have expanded but our commitment to scientifically-based horticultural practices, environmental impact, and outstanding client service has never wavered.
Donnelly Energy is a leading energy efficiency firm based in New Jersey, serving businesses and local government entities with affordable lighting, HVAC, EV, and solar solutions. Our expert team specializes in helping clients "go green" and save money by reducing their carbon footprint and energy costs. As a premier Direct Install contractor and trade ally, we offer turn-key services that leverage utility incentive and rebate programs for maximum savings.
Facility Solutions Group is a leading single-source provider of lighting, electrical, energy, signage, and technology solutions, operating across all fifty States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. FSG is a leader in energy efficiency projects for both public and private customers. FSG administers utility rebates to perform lighting and mechanical equipment upgrades to reduce a customer's carbon footprint and support sustainability.
Green Cross, Inc. is a well-established organic tree and shrub health care company operating in Connecticut and New York. We are in the most lucrative segment of our industry and in one of the strongest regional economies in the country. This enables us to work outdoors practicing progressive, ecologically-enlightened tree and shrub health care. We are deeply committed to environmental sustainability and addressing climate change. We prioritize client education on eco-friendly practices, encouraging awareness, and making responsible choices. In our commitment to social responsibility, we ensure fair compensation and prioritize the well-being of our team. We are looking for talented and personable tree and shrub specialists to identify and treat pests, diseases, and soil issues.
Goode Education Group (GEG) is a certified woman-owned minority business. We are a data-driven provider of talent acquisition and professional learning solutions, including workforce development. The NJ Department of Labor has awarded us the FY23 Clean Energy Employment and Training Program (CEETP) grant to serve the Northern Region of NJ. GEG provides recruitment and referrals to the PSE&G Clean Energy Jobs Program. GEG also identifies participants interested in the clean energy career field who would be a good candidate for qualified Occupational Skills Training and/ On-the-Job Training opportunities with an employer.
Founded in 1981, Isles is a nationally recognized nonprofit community development and environmental organization with the mission to foster more self-reliant families in healthy, sustainable communities. Each year, Isles reaches thousands of central New Jersey residents with opportunities for at-risk youth job training, affordable housing development, financial literacy training, homeownership counseling, community gardening, environmental health and education, and community planning. Additionally, Isles, is deeply committed to sustainability in all aspects of its operations. Isles focuses on sustainable practices and initiatives, such as reducing their carbon footprint, promoting green building and energy-efficient technologies, supporting local communities, and advocating for responsible resource management.
JINGOLI is a nationally ranked contractor / construction manager with over 100 years of experience servicing power, industrial, healthcare, gaming, and educational clientele. We are part of a family of companies who hire multiple functions across the Construction or Energy Industries. As an energy engineering, procurement and construction (“EPC”) firm and Pay for Performance (P4P) Partner, we help our public and private clients “self-fund” energy-efficiency projects without upfront capital expenditures. Our ability to identify energy and operational savings in combination with a variety of incentive programs cover the costs for enhancements to building Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and lighting systems.
At the NJ Association of Floodplain Managers (NJAFM), our mission is to inform and heighten awareness about flood risk, provide training and educational opportunities, and improve communication to better protect public safety, property, and the economy for communities throughout New Jersey. NJAFM is a statewide organization of over 500 members. We are also a chapter of the national Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM), a respected voice in floodplain management practice and policy in the United States.
The NJ Board of Public Utilities (Board) oversees regulated utilities, which in turn provide critical services such as natural gas, electricity, water, telecommunications, and cable television. New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program (NJCEP), administered through the Board’s Department of Clean Energy (DCE), promotes energy efficiency programs and the development of clean renewable sources of energy including solar, wind, geothermal, combined heat and power (CHP), and sustainable biomass. The DCE aims to lower energy costs, reduce demand for electricity, emit fewer pollutants, and create jobs. DCE programs offer education, outreach and financial incentives to residential, commercial businesses and industry, schools, and governmental customers.
On America's first official Earth Day — April 22, 1970, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection was born. New Jersey became the third state to consolidate its past program divisions into a unified agency to administer aggressive environmental protection and conservation efforts. Since then, NJDEP has become a leader for its progressive pollution prevention efforts and innovative environmental management strategies. It is also actively tracking the New Jersey’s greenhouse gas emissions and working towards achieving NJ greenhouse gas emission reduction goals. Climate change programs include regulations, market programs and incentives that will transform all sectors of the economy.
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth. The NJEDA is committed to making New Jersey a national model for inclusive and sustainable economic development by focusing on key strategies to help build strong and dynamic communities, create good jobs for New Jersey residents, and provide pathways to a stronger and fairer economy. Through partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders, the NJEDA creates and implements initiatives to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in the State and strengthen New Jersey’s long-term economic competitiveness.
New Jersey League of Conservation Voters is the statewide political voice for the environment. Dedicated to protecting our precious natural resources, we work to elect environmentally responsible candidates to state and local offices. New Jersey LCV also is also elevating the importance of environmental issues in public discourse and increasing the efficacy of the entire environmental community. Working with our allies in the community, we advocate for strong environmental policies and hold our elected officials accountable during the legislative session. Through our work we are strengthening laws that safeguard the health of our communities, the beauty of our state and our economic future.
In the Peace Corps, we take a different approach to making a difference. Our Volunteers are inspired by impact that is hands-on, grassroots-driven, and lasting. By immersing ourselves in communities abroad, the Peace Corps works side-by-side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation. Volunteers have opportunities to work with community partners on grassroots efforts to protect the environment and strengthen understanding of environmental issues. They can teach environmental awareness through schools and local organizations, empowering communities to support their own decisions about conservation.
Are you ready to work for the world? Find your new path at https://www.peacecorps.gov/.
Penske Truck Leasing is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics, and technology services to help companies and people move forward. Recently, Penske has embarked on a new challenge to embed environmental sustainability into the core of our business philosophy. Penske teams have been building charging infrastructure for heavy-duty electric trucks, designing and building highly efficient facilities, tracking greenhouse gas emissions, deploying recycling programs at the Indy 500, eliminating single-use plastics at auto dealerships, and planting thousands of trees. We’re also committed to growing and training the best talent on the planet. Visit GoPenske.com to learn more.
The primary mission of the Philadelphia Water Department is to plan for, operate, and maintain both the infrastructure and the organization necessary to purvey high quality drinking water, to provide an adequate and reliable water supply for all household, commercial, and community needs, and to sustain and enhance the region’s watersheds and quality of life by managing wastewater and stormwater effectively. Whether providing safe water for residents to drink, supplying water for industries to manufacture goods, or protecting the region's water resources, serving our customers with quality has been our commitment throughout our nearly 200-year history.
The Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) is hiring people to champion the public interest. Do you want to tackle some of the biggest challenges to Americans’ health, safety, and well-being? PIRG researchers, advocates, and organizers overcome the influence of powerful interests to deliver concrete results on issues ranging from air and water pollution to consumer protection. We’re looking for people who don’t care about labels like progressive or conservative, and want to make an immediate difference in people’s lives. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and do what it takes to run your own campaign, then we want to talk to you.
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment, and interiors), defense, and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable, and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 76,800 employees and sales of 15,3 billion euros in 2021 and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap. Safran was ranked as the world's third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine in 2021.
South Jersey Industries (SJI) is an energy holding company that delivers clean energy services to 700,000+ customers and businesses throughout 14 counties in New Jersey. As part of our core values, SJI is dedicated to being a community partner and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future. Our company has created a comprehensive clean energy plan that includes a timeline to achieve carbon-neutral operations and a series of new sustainability initiatives. To do this, we depend on our workforce of over 1,100+ talented, diverse employees who help us deliver safe, reliable, affordable clean energy for a better today and tomorrow.
Solar Landscape is changing the way America goes solar. As the largest commercial/industrial-rooftop community solar company in the United States, we are hiring the best and brightest to drive our continued growth. We are insightful, driven, rebellious, and fun; and we aim to hire like-minded go-getters who are excited about revolutionizing the energy landscape. For more about Solar Landscape, visit www.solarlandscape.com.
TRC is a global consulting, engineering and construction management firm that provides technology-enabled solutions to the energy, environmental, infrastructure and government markets. TRC has more than 6,000 employees located in over 140 offices throughout the United States, Canada, the UK and China, and we are ranked #20 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms in the United States. We are committed to sustainable practices, and we work hard to manage our own footprint. We work on transformative projects for sustainable areas like renewable clean energy, climate action, sustainable infrastructure and smart city design. At TRC, you can grow your career while making an environmental impact.
As one of the largest and continually growing environmental service firms in North America, Triumvirate Environmental leads the way for environmental health and safety (EHS). Top institutions in the higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and industrial sectors trust us to deliver diverse EHS services and a WOW! level of customer satisfaction. On top of this, every day we also strive to WOW! our employees—creating a culture of development, education, creativity, growth, and safety for all involved.
TTI Environmental, Inc. is an integrated environmental services contractor and consulting firm. TTI services government, industrial, commercial, academic, financial, and private clients nationwide and is headquartered in Moorestown, New Jersey. Our mission is to provide sound environmental solutions while merging regulatory requirements and scientific principles with business needs. Additionally, responsibly managing company operations is part of TTI’s dedication to environmental sustainability. Our vision is to become a multi-disciplined consulting and contracting firm that embraces change and leads the charge on evolving environmental issues.
Vanguard Energy Partners, LLC, a leading solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) company, boasts a 15-year legacy in utility-scale and C&I (Commercial & Industrial) solar projects. As a Minority-Owned Business (MBE) and part of the Ferreira Family of Companies, we prioritize exceptional work and positive impact. At the core of our mission is the relentless pursuit of renewable energy solutions that mitigate environmental impacts and climate change. We continuously invest in cutting-edge technologies and practices to enhance the efficiency and eco-friendliness of our solar installations. Our commitment extends beyond project execution; we actively engage in research and development to advance sustainable energy solutions, we prioritize ethical sourcing, and we advocate for policies that support clean energy adoption.
The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment. Sustainability is a priority interest for many organizations, and this is especially true at EPA. Sustainability isn’t part of our work – it’s a guiding influence for all our work.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is the USDA’s primary private lands conservation agency. NRCS and our Conservation Partners work together to conserve, maintain and improve natural resources while meeting our customers' needs. We focus on the diversity of the conservation environment in which we work in getting conservation applied to the land.
Veolia Group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste, and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources, and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group provided 79 million inhabitants with drinking water and 61 million with sanitation, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours, and recovered 48 million tons of waste. Veolia Environment (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021. www.veolia.com
