Chesapeake Bay Program Diversity Workgroup

slide1. Chesapeake Bay Program Diversity Workgroup Announcements November 2022<br>
slide2. DWG Updates The Diversity Workgroup held its members’ meeting in September and is planning a second on November 18, 2022. The recent meeting reviewed early analysis of the Diversity indicator survey results, discussing the context for interpreting the results as well as how to utilize them to help chart a path for future actions. The next meeting will focus on funding resources including an update on the GIT-funded project underway to address equity in grantmaking.

The Diversity Workgroup is still seeking and additional co-chair. Nominations, self-nominations, statements of interest or requests for more information should be directed to the Diversity Workgroup Coordinator, Briana Yancy at yancy.briana@epa.gov.

The Diversity Workgroup steering committee worked with the communications team to launch a new CBP webpage on environmental justice 

Applications have closed for our stewardship GIT staffer and interviews will begin soon!<br>
slide3. Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. Heritage Month is also an opportune time to educate the general public about tribes, to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges. Here are a few websites that have helped with our own education and awareness:
Native Land Digital: https://native-land.ca/
Landback Movement: https://landback.org/
Native American Heritage Month Events: https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/
Guide to Indigenous DC: https://www.american.edu/cas/news/elizabeth-rule-creates-award-winning-guide-to-indigenous-dc.cfm<br>
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slide5. Job Opening in the Baltimore Office of Sustainability
Position Title: Climate and Resilience Program Manager (City Planner Supervisor)
Salary Range: $80,743.00 – $129,075.00
Description: The Baltimore City Office of Sustainability is recruiting for a Climate and Resilience Program Manager (CRPM). We are looking for a passionate leader to help catalyze climate actions across Baltimore. The CRPM will oversee the implementation of the citywide Climate Action Plan (CAP), the city’s pathway to carbon neutrality, hazard mitigation planning, advance and track actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, climate mitigation and climate adaptation approaches. This role will also lead, advise and support climate-focused working groups (covering such topics as: buildings, climate, heat, flooding/infrastructure transportation and waste) under the administration’s Sustainability & Resiliency Subcabinet. The CRPM will execute strategies to further energy conservation efforts, renewable energy adoption and advance access to environmental amenities for climate vulnerable communities in collaborations with city agency staff. All applications must be submitted through Baltimore City’s Government Jobs Portal. Application closes November 6th. Please contact Ava Richardson (ava.richardson@baltimorecity.gov) with questions about this position.
**Note: The position is listed a City Planner Supervisor on the Government Jobs Portal.**<br>
slide6. Restoration Program Officer
The Chesapeake Bay Trust (the Trust) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Program Officer in the Restoration Department. The Program Officer is responsible for leading two to three of the Trust’s restoration programs focusing on water quality and habitat, supporting administration of new related award programs as they are developed, and supporting implementation of the Trust’s restoration initiatives.
 
Program Coordinator
The Chesapeake Bay Trust (the Trust) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as Program Coordinator to support the work in the Restoration Department. The Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Prince George’s Rain Check Rebate program and the Prince George’s Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program. These programs represent work under our partnership with Prince George’s County Department of the Environment. This person will be a key member of a twenty-four person staff.
 
Program Assistant
The Chesapeake Bay Trust (the Trust) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as Program Assistant. The person in this position will assist the Trust with the review, management, and tracking of grants and other awards for projects in the fields of urban tree planting, other watershed/community restoration projects, and natural resources-related community engagement. This person will be a key member of a 20+ person staff. This position is a full-time, salaried position (40 hours per week) that requires periodic evening and weekend work. The Program Assistant will report directly to the Urban Trees Program Manager.
 
Program Officer for the Education and Outreach team – open now but not on our website yet. This position will report to Kacey Wetzel, Vice President of Programs for Outreach and Education.
 
Source: https://cbtrust.org/employment-opportunities/<br>
slide7. Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Grants 2023 Request for Proposals

Full Proposal Due Date: November 17, 2022 by 11:59 PM Eastern Time
 
NFWF is soliciting proposals under the Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction (INSR) Grants program to accelerate the rate and scale of water quality improvements through the implementation of best management practices that cost-effectively reduce nutrient and sediment pollution to local rivers and streams and the Chesapeake Bay. Up to $30 million in grants through the INSR program in 2023. Learn more<br>
slide8. The MD/DC Chapter of The Nature Conservancy is hiring a Climate Adaptation Manager. The Climate Adaptation Manager will advance coastal adaptation and climate resilience by guiding policy and adaptation initiatives. They are a skilled project manager and strategic-thinker, and emphasize integrating TNC's core values of equity and justice into the Program's conservation portfolio. Apply at nature.org/careers, searching for #52445<br>
slide9. Two jobs available from Maryland DNR

The Natural Resources Planner II: recruitment no. 22-002501-0005.
https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=22&R2=002501&R3=0005&Viewer=Admin&Test=Y

The Natural Resources Planner III: Recruitment No. 22-002309-0008. 
https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=22&R2=002309&R3=0008&Viewer=Admin&Test=Y<br>
slide10. CFP: Chesapeake Studies: Bringing Communities Together  
  
On September 15-16, 2023, Salisbury University will host "Chesapeake Studies: Bringing Communities Together," the third in a series of interdisciplinary academic conferences for anyone working in the fields of Chesapeake science, policy, environmental advocacy, education, the humanities, social sciences, and the arts. 
  
Proposals are due by February 15, 2023, and should be submitted online at: https://bit.ly/ChesapeakeProposal. If you have any questions, please contact the chair of the program committee, Creston Long, at cslong@salisbury.edu. The program committee anticipates making its decisions and notifying proposers by mid-March 2023.<br>
slide11. The MD-DE Chapter of the Wildlife Society's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is sponsoring up to 4 $250 / Max $1000 Scholarships for the Spring Semester!! Applications DUE: December 16, 2022. (Form link below) 
 Despite serving an increasingly pluralistic and multicultural population, wildlife agency professionals continue to be a relatively homogenous group of people. The Maryland-Delaware chapter of TWS acknowledges the importance of inclusivity and representation in modern wildlife management and wishes to encourage engagement with both a diversified constituency and workforce. In 2022, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee is happy to offer a scholarship to alleviate financial burdens to students coming from diverse backgrounds as a means to support diversity within developing conservation. 
  
Scholarship details: 
·        Awarded to: full-time student enrolled in Maryland or Delaware University of College 
·        Selection criteria: see details under Criteria above 
·        Amount: up to 4 awards of $250, OR $1000 

APPLICATION: 
(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQeJufRdzABZXExZN5t5VdoVGK_2unuVARt3V1N_IsfvAMyA/viewform?usp=sf_link)<br>