Jobs, volunteering and more
Everyone has a role in building a healthier, fairer world.
If you're looking for inspiration, this is just a tiny snapshot of what is out there.
Here's a list of paid and unpaid opportunities, plus other resources to help spur action. If you know of a great opportunity out there, let us know.
Australia
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Sustainability Project Officer at the Royal Melbourne Hospital
The Sustainability Officer will develop, implement and monitor staff sustainability education programs and waste and resource reduction initiatives to enable the RMH to achieve its sustainability targets. Applications close 24 March 2023. More info
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Parkiteer Program Coordinator at Bicycle Network
A great climate and health promotion program! As part of the Commercial Team, reporting to the Parkiteer Manager, you’ll play a central role in delivering projects that help people ride & break down barriers for Victorians. Applications close 24 March 2023. More info
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Senior Policy Officer at NSW Health Sustainable Partnerships
This Senior Policy Officer will manage and coordinate engagement with key NSW Health suppliers to build partnerships and support integration of sustainability principles into NSW Health procurement policies and contracts. Applications close 26 March 2023. More info
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Sustainability Officer at Mercy Health
Mercy Health is seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join the Sustainability Team in the Project Management Office to contribute to the delivery of their Caring for People and Planet strategy at its two major public hospitals. Applications close 29 March 2023. More info
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Environmental Sustainability Project Officer at Merri Health
This role will assist Merri Health to build an overarching framework supporting its goal to reduce its impact on the environment and help minimise the carbon footprint of its worksites. Applications close 7 April 2023. More info
International
- Associate Director of Grant and Development Systems at Health Care Without Harm
Fully remote. This role works closely with program, development, operations, and executive staff to coordinate data management and communication across the continuum of HCWH’s grant lifecycle and processes via HCWH’s donor data management systems. More info -
Member Services & Growth Manager at Practice Greenhealth
Fully remote. The Member Services & Growth Manager is both an association membership management role, as well as a strategic sales and marketing position primarily focusing on consultative sales of health care industry organization memberships to senior health care executives in the United States and Canada. More info
- Advocacy Manager, Clean Air at the American Lung Association
Los Angeles, USA. Working as a member of the Advocacy and Public Policy department, this person will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to the ALA mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education and advocacy. More info -
Program Manager, Climate Education at the American Public Health Association
Washington DC, USA. The program manager implements APHA’s climate change activities as they relate to education at the K-12 and college level. More info
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Senior Project Manager, Smart Surfaces at the American Public Health Association
Washington DC, USA. APHA's Center for Climate, Health and Equity is seeking a Smart Surfaces Senior Project Manager to help address extreme heat at the local level through local policy campaigns. More info
- Director, Climate and Health Program at Columbia University
As a premier worldwide leader in climate and health, the mission of the Columbia Mailman Climate and Health Program is to foster innovative, cross- and inter-disciplinary, translational scholarship on the human health dimensions of climate change. The Director will set forth a vision for the program to further leverage its unique strengths and maximize the School’s impact. More info
International
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Paid student intern for climate research at North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies
Seeking 5+ interns to work remotely with NCICS and NOAA NCEI scientists on current projects for the summer. The interns will support various project-related tasks assigned by scientists who will provide appropriate guidance. More info
Australia
- Volunteer with Healthy Futures
Healthy Futures runs campaigns that mobilise health workers and allies to take action on climate change. They have a number of volunteer roles and activities to suit different interests and availabilities. Whether you're keen to take action online, participate in a creative demonstration or join a working group to help drive their effective climate and health campaigns, they'd love to hear from you! More info
International
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Course: Pan American Climate Resilient Health Systems at Columbia University
This certificate-based course consists of bi-weekly (Tuesday and Thursday) live-virtual 90-minute sessions, offered in English and Spanish through live interpretation. Each session will consist of 40 minutes of "theory/foundation" followed by 1-2 case studies, presenting health authority actions across the Americas. The course starts on 4 April 2023. More info
Australia
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Future Leaders Program at the Planetary Health Equity Hothouse, Canberra
This program offers a group of early career researchers an opportunity to develop new research skills, spark new collaborative ideas and create new opportunities for knowledge mobilisation that aims to improve planetary health equity. The selected candidates will receive a stipend to spend time in Canberra, at the Hothouse between 4-15 September 2023. EOIs close on 10 April 2023. More info
International
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Climate and Health Education Student Fellowship at Columbia University
Columbia University's Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education invites students to join their one-year Climate and Health Education Student Fellowship. The Fellowship aims to educate and empower the next generation of health professions students to become global climate and health leaders and communicators in their respective fields and within interdisciplinary collaborations. Applications are due on 31 March 2023.
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Climate Change and Health Certificate Program at Yale University
This online 18-week online certificate program for working professionals reflects the most up-to-date science and best practices in the climate change and health field. The certificate consists of three six-week courses that blend independent and real-time online learning to ensure a rich learning experience, all while providing the flexibility students need to balance coursework with their careers. Apply soon - the newest cohort begins April 10, 2023!