Job Summary

The Environmental Journalist, Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice is responsible for researching and writing stories that inform environmental justice communities and the general public about environmental issues and promote environmental awareness and action. The Environmental Journalist responsibilities include generating story ideas, conducting interviews, writing articles, and taking photographs.

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Essential Duties Summary                      

• Writes stories that inform the public about critical environmental and climate justice concerns and inspire people to take action.
• Develops a network of sources that can provide tips, data, and documents related to environmental journalism.
• Conducts interviews with experts, eyewitnesses, and people affected by environmental and climate issues in communities of color.
• Conducts research on environmental issues using scientific reports, government documents, and other reliable sources. Verifies facts using multiple sources and cross-checking information.
• Writes clearly and concisely, using strong storytelling techniques to engage readers. Takes photographs or videos to accompany articles, when necessary. Works with editors to ensure accuracy and clarity of stories.
• Remains up to date on environmental and climate-related news and developments. Also, adheres to journalistic ethics and standards.
• Attends conferences and events related to environmental journalism.
• Participates in the HBCU Consortium-related conferences, convenings, environmental activism and educational initiatives.
• Performs other job- related duties as assigned.

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Job Summary

The GIS/Research Director, Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice is responsible for providing technical expertise and supervision for day-to-day implementation and operation of the GIS within the context of programs, research initiatives, and policy directives. The GIS/Research Director is also responsible for managing research projects involving the collection, analysis, and dissemination of geospatial data.

Essential Duties

• Manage web-based/interactive GIS hardware and software for the Bullard Center including conducting evaluation of needs, licensing, recommendations for system and data architecture.
• Oversee and provide technical guidance regarding activity associated with implementation, operation, and enhancement of the GIS assistance and visualization for Bullard Center-associated research projects.
• Conduct research and development on new GIS related products and procedures.
• Summarize and convey relevant information to external community groups and partners in the HBCU CBO Gulf Coast Equity Consortium, HBCU Climate Change Consortium and National Black Environmental Justice Network.
• Develop and provide training to internal users on geospatial/big data management and other operational issues.
• Coordinate GIS data sharing and storage for external partners of the Bullard Center
• Maintain current knowledge of enterprise GIS technologies and developments in the field through relevant training, literature review and attendance at conferences and symposia.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

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Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Staff Attorney will have responsibility for advancing the Bullard Center’s programmatic goals and needs under the supervision of and in collaboration with the Director and Associate Director; will undertake a wide range of research and writing projects in the climate and environmental justice program areas; participate in drafting commentaries and other legal research-informed writings to explain complex legal matters to a wider audience; and review and analyze rules and regulations proposed by governmental agencies.

Essential Duties

• Manage legal teams, research laws, and advocate for grant eligibility
• Engage with and commit to building collaborative partnerships with underserved and underrepresented populations and communities
• Collaborate with the Center’s staff and community partners to develop and implement creative advocacy strategies to address community-identified environmental justice issues
• Supervise research, writing, and other work of non-legal staff
• Support conceiving programs and events
• Develop academic and other written products using environmental law expertise with a focus on clean energy and water justice
• Conduct legal research and writing experiences in environmental and climate and justice work
• Monitor and attend governmental hearings and other public meetings
• Develop community leadership and support community resident’s capacity to participate in public decision-making; prepare and provide community education regarding legal rights; and other duties as assigned
• Handle sensitive and or confidential information
• Other duties as assigned