Dear Environmental Studies Students,
Please find this week’s announcements from the Environmental
Studies Program below.
BC Events and Announcements
1. SAVE THE DATE: Green Careers Night
2. Several Events Hosted by UGBC
Non-BC Conferences and Events
1.
Local
Environment Action Conference
2.
Careers in
Conservation
3.
Student Research
Conference on Asia/Environment
4. Film Screening on Fisheries and
Climate Change
5.
Policy Case
Competition hosted at NYU
6. Fully
Funded Energy Path Conference
Graduate School, Fellowship, and Outside Academic
Opportunities
1. Wind Energy Graduate Research Fellowships at the University of
Delaware
2. Ph.D. Research Assistant – Future of Dams
3. Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies
4. Fully Funded Master’s in Human/Climate Interactions & Forecasting
at Memorial University
5. Middlebury School of the Environment Summer Program
Internship and Job Opportunities, Site Visits, Study
Abroad Opportunities, and Travel Opportunities
1.
Seasonal Technicians – MA Division
of Marine Fisheries
2.
Intern with CivicSolar
3.
Study Abroad in Haiti
4.
Tropical Field Studies of
Art and Nature in Puerto Rico
5.
Staff Scientist or Engineer
– Neponset River Watershed Association
6.
Internships with New England
Environmental, Inc.
7.
Courses in Belize
8.
Season Research Assistant –
Wells Research
9.
Job Opportunities in
Alaskan National Parks
10. Interpretation Ambassador, Nation Parks Service
11. Internship at Grand Canyon National
Park
12. Study in Montana next fall or over
the summer
13. Jobs with Impact
14. Internships with Environment Massachusetts
15. Green Job and Internship Opening List
16. Job Opportunities with Mass and US PIRG
17. Internship with Environment America
18. BC Career Center Updates
Best,
Kevin
--
B. Kevin Brown
Graduate Assistant, Environmental Studies
617-552-2477
Devlin 213
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
The Heights Room
5:30 p.m. – Student Presentations to Employers
6:00 p.m. – Green Career Night
1.) Gary Rucinski: Northeast
Regional Coordinator for Citizens Climate
Lobby (CCL) - February 29th
Lobby (CCL) - February 29th
CCL is a non-profit with a
of mission creating the political will for a sustainable climate and to empower
individuals to have breakthroughs in exercising their personal and political
power. More specifically, CCL is trying to push their proposal for a carbon fee
and dividend which would essentially put a tax on carbon and return 100% of the
tax money to households in the U.S. Mr. Rucinski will focus on the carbonfee and dividend proposal and the inherent connection between the economy and the environment.
2.) This Changes Everything: Film Screening - March 14th
This Changes Everything is a
new documentary based on the international non-fiction bestseller, This Changes
Everything, by Naomi Klein. The film focuses on 7 portraits of communities from
around the world coupled with Klein's narration connecting the portraits with
the economy and climate change. Rather than trying to scare people about
climate change, the film aims to empower the audience. As the website says,
"Provocative, compelling, and accessible to even the most climate-fatigued
viewers, This Changes Everything will leave you refreshed and inspired,
reflecting on the ties between us, the kind of lives we really want, and why
the climate crisis is at the centre of it all." We will have a brief
introduction to the film at the beginning of the evening with the screening
following immediately after. We will provide popcorn and other (organic +
environmentally friendly) snacks! The overall purpose of the screening is to
educate BC students about climate change and how it is a challenge that we can
help solve together as members of the BC community.3.) Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret: Film Screening - March 28th
The purpose of showing the film is to inform and educate BC students about the meat and dairy industry and its direct correlation to
climate change. Here's a description of the documentary from its website: "Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret is a groundbreaking feature-length environmental documentary following intrepid filmmaker Kip Andersen as he uncovers the most destructive industry facing the planet today – and investigates why the world’s leading environmental organizations are too afraid to talk about it." We will have popcorn and other (vegan!) snacks at the event. Immediately following a brief introduction of the film, we will screen the film.
Sunday, March 13th
9AM-5PM
Northeastern University’s
Curry Center
Keynote Speaker, Jane
Kleeb
Founder of Bold Nebraska and a
visionary organizer. Dubbed the "Keystone Killer" by Rolling Stone
Magazine, she led the fight against the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline by
organizing an unlikely rural alliance of farmers, ranchers, and Native Americans
to rise up and protect their land. Jane lives in rural Nebraska with her
husband Scott and three daughters, and has a deep understanding of the power of
local communities. She is a regular guest on MSNBC and Fox News and the former
head of Young Democrats of America.
More than 20
workshops, including:
·
100% Renewable Energy: What Is It And How Do We Get There· Protecting Pollinators from Pesticides
· The Key to Zero Waste: Solving The Problem Of Food In Creative Ways
· Flint, MI: What Happened There And Why It Matters Here
90+ Co-sponsoring
Organizations
Breakfast, Lunch and
Reception included in ticket price.
Register Today and RSVP on facebook.
Asia/Environment Student Research Conference, April
14-15.
Undergraduate and graduate students engaged in
research related to Asia and the environment are invited to submit posters and
papers for presentation at this second annual conference.
Today it is impossible to think seriously about
the challenges of sustainable development and the environment without
understanding the local and global environmental footprint of rapid economic
growth in Asia—and the Asian response. At the same time, Asian Studies students
increasingly require familiarity with the scientific, cultural, and political
dimensions of environmental crises and sustainable development.
With the support of the Henry Luce Foundation,
Bard College is sponsoring this second annual student research conference,
providing a venue for students to present undergraduate, masters and PhD level
research at the intersection of these critical issues. The conference seeks to
shed critical light on how we all might live sustainably—or not—in a 2050 world
with three billion more people, limited resources, a thickening blanket of
carbon dioxide heating the planet, and a global economic development process
increasingly defined by Asian models and leadership.
The conference will be held on the campus of
Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY in the scenic Hudson
Valley, which is easily accessible by train from New York City.
Registration is $30, and housing and meals will be provided for student
participants. Meals are included for non-student registrants.
To learn more about the conference, please sign up for our mailing list here.
To submit a paper for a panel, or an idea for a poster
presentation, please send a one paragraph abstract to jofrench@bard.edu.
Undergraduate students must also include a letter of support from a professor.
Proposals will be accepted through March 15, 2016.
These four short films examine
the effects on the fishing industry associated with climate change, including
warming waters, lack of biodiversity, and ocean acidification. Across New
England and the nation, fishermen and scientists are observing notable shifts
in the ecosystem and dramatic changes on the water. This Island Institute
screening will help introduce shellfish aquaculture as an example of economic
diversification for fishing communities and will prove to be excellent
opportunities for relationship building and dialogue exchange on climate
change.
This event is presented in partnership with the Conservation Law Foundation, and we will be joined by CLF's Executive Vice President Sean Mahoney.
Program Overview
5:45 – 6:45 p.m.: Members and friends cocktail reception with Island Institute President Rob Snyder at Foundry On Elm (255 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144)
7 – 8:30 p.m.: Climate of Change film event at Somerville Theatre
Part I: Warming Waters in the Gulf of Maine (6 min)
Part II: Ocean Acidification in Alaska (9 min)
Part III: Collapse and Adaptation in Apalachicola, FL (9 min)
Part IV: The Future of Aquaculture (10 min)
8 - 8:30 p.m.: Facilitated Q&AEvent to be held at the following time, date, and location:
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (EST)
Somerville Theatre
55 Davis Square
Somerville, MA 02144
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This event is presented in partnership with the Conservation Law Foundation, and we will be joined by CLF's Executive Vice President Sean Mahoney.
Program Overview
5:45 – 6:45 p.m.: Members and friends cocktail reception with Island Institute President Rob Snyder at Foundry On Elm (255 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144)
7 – 8:30 p.m.: Climate of Change film event at Somerville Theatre
Part I: Warming Waters in the Gulf of Maine (6 min)
Part II: Ocean Acidification in Alaska (9 min)
Part III: Collapse and Adaptation in Apalachicola, FL (9 min)
Part IV: The Future of Aquaculture (10 min)
8 - 8:30 p.m.: Facilitated Q&AEvent to be held at the following time, date, and location:
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (EST)
Somerville Theatre
55 Davis Square
Somerville, MA 02144
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Fully funded
conference scholarship – energy path
Energypath is
the region's largest sustainable energy event
attracting industry professionals, policymakers and academia throughout the
region and across the United States.
Energypath
is a week-long event consists of a three day pre-conference energy camp and a
two day conference. The energy camps are hands-on training in renewable
energy technologies such as wind, solar pv, bioenergy, passive house, and
micro-hydro.
To
assist you, the Sustainable Energy Fund is proud to provide full
scholarships to students and educators on a first come, first serve basis
to attend Energypath 2016 at Penn State, State College, PA July 25th-29th.
Register now!
Time and space are limited. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!
Interested
in presenting at Energypath or teaching a Fuel Cell or Energy Storage
class? Please find more information here.
Wind Energy Graduate Research Fellowships
Fall 2016
College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment
University of Delaware, USA
The University of Delaware (UD)
and the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) established a graduate
research fellowship in wind energy research as part of the purchase and sale of
renewable energy credits (RECs) generated by UD’s 2MW wind
turbine that is located adjacent to the College
of Earth, Ocean, and Environment’s (CEOE) Lewes, Delaware campus.
Separately, the Magers Family established a Wind Energy graduate
fellowship in CEOE’s School of Marine Science and Policy.
Fellows will be advised, as appropriate, by a faculty member
whose principal appointment is in Marine Policy (MP), Physical Ocean
Science and Engineering (POSE), Geography or Geological Sciences.
We seek a fellow for an ongoing
research project focused on socio-economic/cultural dimensions of wind energy
and are also particularly interested in prospective students with interest in
grid integration; marine logistics; environmental risk assessment; spatial
planning; wind meteorology, resource assessment and wind turbine wakes;
geological and geotechnical aspects of wind projects; and cost of energy,
including social costs. Each fellow will matriculate in the MP, POSE,
Geological Sciences or Geography academic program, as appropriate, in Fall 2016
(February 2016 admissions could also be considered). Only
matriculating students are eligible for either research fellowship.
We also offer a Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Wind Power Science,
Engineering and Policy, so successful applicants will
have the option of obtaining that specialist certificate in addition to a
graduate degree.
UD’s Wind Power Program is part
of the larger Center for Carbon-free Power Integration (CCPI), which is managed by faculty in three colleges (CEOE,
Business and Economics, and Engineering), and which also focuses on
grid-integrated electric vehicles. In addition, we have an exchange program
with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU).
As the leading academic program in
offshore wind energy in the Americas, we prepare students for successful careers
in government, nongovernmental organizations, research institutions, and the
private sector. Interested prospective graduate students should visit here.
When applying, please note in
your personal statement your interest in a fellowship.
Fellowships include a tuition
waiver for the Fall and Spring semesters and a stipend. Twelve-month
stipends are approximately $26,000 for Ph.D. students and slightly less
for Master’s students. Depending on individual circumstance, a 9-month stipend
can be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately, so early
application is encouraged.
If you intend to apply for the
fellowship, you should notify, Janis Lopez, CEOE Assistant Dean for Graduate
Studies at jclopez@udel.edu. For questions regarding fellowships, please contact
Professor Jeremy Firestone at jf@udel.edu; for questions
regarding the graduate certificate educational program, please contact
Professor John Madsen, CCPI’s Coordinator of Educational Programs at jmadsen@udel.edu.
New England Sustainability
Consortium – The Future of Dams in New England
Ph.D. Research Assistantship Position
Dr. Sean M.C. Smith, School of Earth and Climate Sciences and
Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions
University of Maine, Orono, ME
Announcement Date: January 15, 2016
The School of Earth and Climate Sciences and the Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine are seeking a highly qualified and motivated Ph.D. student interested in sustainability science research focused on management and operation decisions related to dams in New England. The student will work with Dr. Sean Smith and an interdisciplinary team of researchers on a project supported by the National Science Foundation to examine the eco-geomorphological, economic, technological, social and political trade-offs associated with varied dam operation and management strategies on streams and rivers in the region. Research topics for this position may include hydrologic, hydraulic and geomorphic analyses of fluvial systems, numeric watershed simulations and tasks supporting stakeholder-engaged multi-criteria decision analyses for dam management involving the project team.
This research assistantship is part of the New England Sustainability Consortium (NEST) which builds upon the Mitchell Center’s innovative approaches to solutions-driven, interdisciplinary research. This NEST project is focused on the future of dams in New England (https://www.newenglandsustainabilityconsortium.org/dams) and draws upon world-class faculty expertise at the University of Rhode Island, University of New Hampshire, Rhode Island School of Design, Keene State University and University of Maine.
Additional information on this position is available from the Mitchell Center website at http://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/about-us/employment/ and in the attached document.
Ph.D. Research Assistantship Position
Dr. Sean M.C. Smith, School of Earth and Climate Sciences and
Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions
University of Maine, Orono, ME
Announcement Date: January 15, 2016
The School of Earth and Climate Sciences and the Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine are seeking a highly qualified and motivated Ph.D. student interested in sustainability science research focused on management and operation decisions related to dams in New England. The student will work with Dr. Sean Smith and an interdisciplinary team of researchers on a project supported by the National Science Foundation to examine the eco-geomorphological, economic, technological, social and political trade-offs associated with varied dam operation and management strategies on streams and rivers in the region. Research topics for this position may include hydrologic, hydraulic and geomorphic analyses of fluvial systems, numeric watershed simulations and tasks supporting stakeholder-engaged multi-criteria decision analyses for dam management involving the project team.
This research assistantship is part of the New England Sustainability Consortium (NEST) which builds upon the Mitchell Center’s innovative approaches to solutions-driven, interdisciplinary research. This NEST project is focused on the future of dams in New England (https://www.newenglandsustainabilityconsortium.org/dams) and draws upon world-class faculty expertise at the University of Rhode Island, University of New Hampshire, Rhode Island School of Design, Keene State University and University of Maine.
Additional information on this position is available from the Mitchell Center website at http://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/about-us/employment/ and in the attached document.
Three Fully Funded
Masters Positions in Human/Climate Interactions & Forecasting
The Applied Climatology Lab
with Memorial University’s Dept. of Geography is seeking graduate applicants
for multiple MSc and MA positions. Successful candidates will research the
intersection of natural and social sciences, while collaborating with partners
in industry and government. Any students with interests in weather,
climate, and related impacts on society are encouraged to contact Joel
Finnis (jfinnis@mun.ca). All
positions are fully funded, and students can choose from several degree
options (see below).
Current
graduate opportunities
Improving
forecasts of Grand Banks fog (MSc; Geography, Math & Stats, or Env Sci)
Located near the
intersection of the cold Labrador Current and warm Gulf Stream, the Grand Banks
of Newfoundland experience frequent heavy fog events. These pose a hazard to
marine workers and a significant challenge to marine forecasters. We are
seeking an MSc student with interests in weather and marine hazards to test
novel approaches to improving fog forecast reliability. The successful
candidate will have a unique opportunity to work across academic, industry, and
government sectors, collaborating with partners at AMEC Environment and
Infrastructure and Environment Canada. Funded through the Marine Environment
Observation Prediction and Response (MEOPAR) Network.
Forecast attitudes and
application in Atlantic Canada (MA; Geography, Sociology, Anthropology, or Env
Sci)
Even a perfect weather
forecast is only useful if it is i) efficiently communicated and ii) acted
upon. Unfortunately, a range of factors can constrain the effectiveness
of forecasts for particular uses and their uptake and application. These might
include (among others): limited understanding of user needs among
forecasters, problems with spatial and temporal scale, or lack of capacity to
respond to forecasts. The nature and consequences of these factors likely
varies between forecast users (i.e. oil and gas companies vs fish harvesters),
leading to different requirements for and approaches to forecast data across
stakeholder groups. We are seeking an MA candidate with strong
interpersonal skills to examine the constraints on effectiveness of weather
forecasting across industry sectors, and help identify strategies for
addressing these constraints. Work experience and knowledge of the marine
sector would be an asset. Funded through MEOPAR; partners include SafetyNet.
Climate variability perception (MA; Geography, Community Health,
or Sociology)
Climate is never constant; from year to year,
the state of the climate varies from cool to warm, wet to dry, stormy to
sunny. Although these variations are a prominent aspect of research in
the natural sciences, they have largely been ignored in research into social
science aspects of climate change (e.g. climate change perception, or attitudes
towards climate action). The result is a limited understanding of how or
when to best communicate information on variability/change; this can lead to
confusing climate science communication or discussion unusual events (e.g. the
‘polar vortex’ winter of 2013/14). Our project aims to fill this
knowledge gap by assessing ways people discuss variability, and assimilate
experienced variability into a broader understanding of climate change.
Two MAs will assist this research, conducting interviews and focus groups
in selected research communities. Funded through SSHRC.
Middlebury School of the Environment
June 24th to August 5th, 2016
I am pleased to announce that we
are now accepting applications
for the Summer 2016 session of the Middlebury School of the Environment
(MSoE).
Please pass this along to any of
your undergraduate students who may be interested in a for-credit summer
program that combines coursework in environmental studies with leadership and
professional skills training.
The Middlebury School of the
Environment is a six-week, integrated program, running from June 24 to
August 5, 2016, on Middlebury College’s main campus in Vermont.
The program offers nine
semester-hour credits, and financial aid is
available.
Our session last summer was quite
successful, and I’m pleased to say that for this coming summer we will be
offering the same mix of formal coursework and leadership training as in
previous years.
The curriculum involves two different
tracks of study, one on sustainability and understanding place
(taught at a more advanced level and intended for students with previous
coursework in environmental studies) and one on systems thinking and environmental
analysis (taught at a more introductory level).
Each student, regardless of their
track of study, also enrolls in one of four electives,
depending on their interests: Environmental Video Production; Wicked
Environmental Problems; Environmental Pollution; or Religion, Nature,
and Justice.
The co-curricular
program on leadership training focuses on helping students develop the
skills they need as professionals to do something effective with the
information they learn in their studies. For this, the faculty of the MSoE
are joined by leading environmental professionals and experts in a number of
skills that will enhance each student’s ability to be successful no matter what
choose to do with their college education.
Applications for admission and
financial are accepted on a rolling basis until enrollment is complete.
It is recommended that interested students submit their applications
sooner rather than later.
I’m happy to talk to anyone
regarding our program. Feel free to write to me directly – or have your
interested students write to me – with any questions.
Cheers,
Steve Trombulak
—
Dr. Stephen C. Trombulak
Director, Middlebury School of
the Environment
Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT
05753
trombulak@middlebury.edu |
steve.trombulak (Skype)
802-443-5439 (office) |
802-377-7294 (cell)
sites.middlebury.edu/trombulak
(home page)
The
MA Division of Marine Fisheries will be hiring 4 seasonal technicians to assist
with field and lab work, as well as data management for our spring diadromous
projects – see the links below.
UF in Haiti: Behind the Mountains
Summer A: May 9 – June 17
Departments of Languages, Literatures & Cultures and Agricultural Education &
Communication
Courses are taught by UF faculty
Contacts: Dr. Benjamin Hebblethwaite, hebble@ufl.edu
Dr. Paul Monaghan, paulf@ufl.edu
Ms. Bertrhude Albert, bertrhude@projectsforhaiti.org
Dr. Andrew Tarter, andrew.tarter@ufl.edu
Program
UF in Haiti is a 6-week study abroad program that immerses you in the Haitian Creole
language and culture of Haiti while asking you to give back to Haiti through a service
contribution through English instruction. You will learn the basics of Haitian Creole
inside and outside the classroom and Haitian culture and society in an English-language
course led by Dr. Hebblethwaite and Dr. Monaghan. Through this dynamic dual-directed
program with social sciences and humanities emphases, you will discover the welcoming
and proud people and country of Haiti.
Location
Cape Haitian (Kap-Ayisyen or Cape-Haïtien) is Haiti’s second largest city, located on the
northern coast. It is an old Caribbean city that is home to striking buildings, stirring
monuments and historical sites, businesses, and a vibrant cultural scene including music,
theater, sports, cinema, churches, temples, mosques and traditional forms of folk
entertainment. It was the colonial capital before 1752.
Excursions
Milot, Citadelle Laferrière, Bwa Kayiman, Labadee, Limonade, downtown Cape Haitian,
a farm, a courthouse, a factory.
Summer A: May 9 – June 17
Departments of Languages, Literatures & Cultures and Agricultural Education &
Communication
Courses are taught by UF faculty
Contacts: Dr. Benjamin Hebblethwaite, hebble@ufl.edu
Dr. Paul Monaghan, paulf@ufl.edu
Ms. Bertrhude Albert, bertrhude@projectsforhaiti.org
Dr. Andrew Tarter, andrew.tarter@ufl.edu
Program
UF in Haiti is a 6-week study abroad program that immerses you in the Haitian Creole
language and culture of Haiti while asking you to give back to Haiti through a service
contribution through English instruction. You will learn the basics of Haitian Creole
inside and outside the classroom and Haitian culture and society in an English-language
course led by Dr. Hebblethwaite and Dr. Monaghan. Through this dynamic dual-directed
program with social sciences and humanities emphases, you will discover the welcoming
and proud people and country of Haiti.
Location
Cape Haitian (Kap-Ayisyen or Cape-Haïtien) is Haiti’s second largest city, located on the
northern coast. It is an old Caribbean city that is home to striking buildings, stirring
monuments and historical sites, businesses, and a vibrant cultural scene including music,
theater, sports, cinema, churches, temples, mosques and traditional forms of folk
entertainment. It was the colonial capital before 1752.
Excursions
Milot, Citadelle Laferrière, Bwa Kayiman, Labadee, Limonade, downtown Cape Haitian,
a farm, a courthouse, a factory.
The ART+BIO Collaborative, a Cambridge, MA non-profit
organization, leads "Field Studies of Art+Nature," immersive travel
programs that integrate art and science. Our January 2016 program was a great
success and had a record number of applicants. We are excited to offer a Spring
Break section, which will take place this March. I'm emailing to promote this unique
opportunity. ISLAND
LIFE: Tropical Field Studies of Art+Nature in Puerto Rico will
bring together a unique group of Biologists and Artists to creatively explore
the tropical wildlife of the Caribbean.
ISLAND
LIFE is a hands-on, immersive, project-based program that
integrates biology and art in the field, at various environments in Puerto
Rico. The focus of the program is to learn about Puerto Rico's diverse wildlife
through artmaking and field biology. We travel to rainforests, dry
forests, beach, coastal, coral reef, mangrove, and mountain environments.
The program involves multiple site-specific projects that integrate creativity,
art and biology.
Dates: March 7-12, 2016
Info and Application: http://www.artbiocollaborative.com/island-life
This program is designed for students, artists, scientists, professionals and all people interested in nature, art, and biology. Please click on the link to see photos and for more details, and help spread the word about this unique program to anyone who may be interested. Don't hesitate to contact me if you are interested or have questions. Thank you!
Best wishes,
Stephanie Dowdy-Nava
Co-Founder, ART+BIO Collaborative
Program Director, Field Studies of Art+Nature
www.artbiocollaborative.com
sdowdynava@artbiocollaborative.com
Dates: March 7-12, 2016
Info and Application: http://www.artbiocollaborative.com/island-life
This program is designed for students, artists, scientists, professionals and all people interested in nature, art, and biology. Please click on the link to see photos and for more details, and help spread the word about this unique program to anyone who may be interested. Don't hesitate to contact me if you are interested or have questions. Thank you!
Best wishes,
Stephanie Dowdy-Nava
Co-Founder, ART+BIO Collaborative
Program Director, Field Studies of Art+Nature
www.artbiocollaborative.com
sdowdynava@artbiocollaborative.com
The
Neponset River Watershed Association is seeking a candidate for the position of
Staff Scientist or Engineer. He/she uses a
combination of technical and leadership skills to implement projects that
address a broad array of watershed issues including water quality monitoring,
stormwater, and water conservation. This is a full-time, permanent position,
available immediately. View the full description HERE.
NEE will be accepting applications
until March 11 for three paid summer internships in our Natural
Resource, Ecological Restoration and Landscape Architecture Departments.
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Job Opening – Seasonal Research Assistant
The Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve is seeking
qualified applicants for a full-time (40 hours per week) seasonal Research
Assistant position. The position will last for five months from
approximately March 21, 2016 to August 19, 2016.
During the first 10 weeks the position will support ongoing
monitoring of diadromous fish species in Southern Maine rivers. Work will
primarily include field data collection through the use of trapping, netting,
and visual surveys. The Research Assistant will work with Reserve staff
and volunteers to deploy and maintain equipment, collect samples, manage data,
and conduct lab analyses. They will also assist with dissemination of
project outcomes through written reports and public outreach.
During the remaining 12 weeks the position will support
several ongoing data collection efforts which will include monitoring of
salt-marsh vegetation, surveys of marsh use by wading birds, and
ichthyoplankton sampling. The Research Assistant may also have the opportunity
to attend periodic trainings and lectures that take place at the Reserve and
access other professional development opportunities.
Qualified applicants will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in
Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field. Experience
with collecting data in the field and following written protocols is highly
desired. Applicants should also be able to work collaboratively as a
member of a team and work well independently, and should be organized and
detail oriented. Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license with a
clean driving record.
The Research Assistant will be compensated at $10.00 per
hour and will be eligible to receive free onsite housing. The Research
Assistant will be granted paid leave on the Memorial Day and Independence Day
holidays.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume of
work experience, three professional or academic references, and a copy of their
college transcript by email to jacobaman@wellsnerr.org
or by mail to:
attn: Jacob Aman
Wells Reserve
342 Laudhom Farm Road
Wells, Maine 04090
Applications must be received by February 19, 2016 to be
considered.
For more information about the Wells National Estuarine
Research Reserve and our work please visit our website at www.wellsreserve.org.
Ever wanted to use your skills to study and protect some of
the world's most interesting and beautiful protected areas? The U.S. National
Park Service is now hiring multiple seasonal positions in parks around Alaska
for a variety of physical science tasks including glaciology, coastal landform
mapping, GIS, freshwater monitoring, geohazards, fluvial geomorphology, and
many others. Please share these links of the job descriptions widely with
potentially interested U.S. citizens.
Through
research and under the guidance of interpretation park rangers, the candidate
presents thematic house and grounds tours of Frederick Law Olmsted National
Historic Site in Brookline. In addition, the candidate orients visitors to the
site, makes them feel welcome, and provides informal background on the history
and significance of this National Park Service site. The Interpretation
Ambassador answers incoming phone calls, responds to general inquiries,
provides information and/or directs calls appropriately (a phone directory and
a list of who’s who at the site is in your orientation folder.) Throughout
the day, the intern ensures the visitor center looks neat and professional and
keeps the site bulletins well-stocked at the desk, and in the outside brochure
dispenser. In addition to welcoming and informing visitors, answering
phones, and the door, the intern records and tracks visitor statistics, and
does other administrative tasks as assigned. There might be opportunities
for cross-training with other divisions and developing off-site walks of
regional Olmsted-design landscapes, depending on the candidate’s skills and
interest.
Skills:
Public
speaking skills, good communication skills, ability to research and disseminate
information to the public, interest and/or background in history, American
studies, art history, architecture, and/or other related discipline.
Time
Commitment:
Ideally, the candidate would work 30 hours a week, including at least one
weekend day.
Application
Procedure:
Please submit a current resume, cover letter, and names and contact information
for three references (preferably one work, one academic, and one peer reference)
to:
Mark
Swartz, Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, 99 Warren Street,
Brookline, MA 02445; Mark_Swartz@nps.gov.
Our
telephone number is 617-566-1689.
Posting to bring attention to a recent vacancy announcement
for a Geoscientist in the Parks internship at Grand Canyon National Park.
The intern will help with several fluvial geomorphic projects in the park and
will be a key member of the park's physical science team for 3 to 6
months. Internship details can be found here: https://rock.geosociety.org/eo/viewJob.asp?jobID=1907
Questions can be directed to:
Ed Schenk
Senior physical scientist
Grand Canyon National Park
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Jobs
with Impact
Make Your Impact for Our
Environment, Our Democracy and Our Future
If you are interested in joining a team of passionate people to make an impact on issues like global warming, clean water, big money’s influence over our democracy and other issues that matter to our future, consider a job with Impact.
Impact is a nonprofit that runs action campaigns. We work in states where we can win positive change for our environment, our democracy and our future.
Impact is now accepting applications to join our team in August 2016! Our early application deadline is September 27th. We also have immediate positions available.
If you aren’t looking for a full-time job, you can also make a big difference through an internship with Impact.
You can learn more and apply online.
BecomE
an Environment Massachusetts intern
If you agree that it’s time for Massachusetts to go solar, the best thing you can do to get involved is to apply to be an Environment Massachusetts intern today. We’re looking for students who care deeply about the environment and are ready to make a difference now.
As an intern:
If you agree that it’s time for Massachusetts to go solar, the best thing you can do to get involved is to apply to be an Environment Massachusetts intern today. We’re looking for students who care deeply about the environment and are ready to make a difference now.
As an intern:
- You’ll push for smart
solutions to environmental problems, and build the public support it takes
to win.
- You’ll work side-by-side
with one of our organizers, learning the ropes.
- And you’ll make a real
difference on critical issues, while developing valuable skills and
experience in one of the nation’s leading environmental nonprofits.
And if you’re thinking you might want to make a career out
of solving our greatest environmental problems, interning with Environment
Massachusetts is one of the best ways to get started. You’ll get the training
and experience you need, and we hire our most talented and committed interns to
join our staff when they graduate.
Apply today! Visit bit.ly/1eY9pA9 to submit your application. Be sure to choose "Boston, MA" under "Where are you applying to intern?"
Questions? Contact Ben Hellerstein: ben@environmentmassachusetts.org, 617-747-4368.
Apply today! Visit bit.ly/1eY9pA9 to submit your application. Be sure to choose "Boston, MA" under "Where are you applying to intern?"
Questions? Contact Ben Hellerstein: ben@environmentmassachusetts.org, 617-747-4368.
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Looking for a job that makes a difference? U.S.PIRG is
hiring college seniors to work as Campus Organizers on college campuses across
the country. On issue after issue, we see powerful interests corrupting the
democratic process, twisting public policy to serve their own ends. U.S. PIRG
takes action by documenting the problems, finding practical solutions,
informing the public and making the case for change directly to decision-makers.
We work on fighting climate change, restoring democracy, and protecting public
health. Apply online atwww.uspirg.org/jobs
or email wellington@masspirgstudents.org
for more details.
PIRG stands for the Public Interest Research Group. We take on
issues where the public needs a champion—someone to stand up to powerful
interests when they push the other way. We know that smart policy solutions and
real change won’t just happen. You need to organize, advocate and fight for
them.
Fellows
Our fellows don’t just sit behind a desk. You’ll be out in the real world—recruiting new groups to join a coalition, speaking in a church basement or town hall to win a new endorsement, organizing a news event or rally, meeting with an editorial board, or doing whatever else it takes to urge our public officials to do the right thing. This is a two-year program, expressly designed to prepare future leaders within PIRG. We look for smarts, leadership experience, top-notch written and verbal skills, and an eagerness to learn. We value experience organizing, including building campus groups.
Digital Campaigners
Our digital campaigners help us design and win campaigns on some of the most important issues affecting the public today. This position is an exciting way to organize and motivate people online. Our online campaigns reach tens of thousands of people and spread the word about making change. This is a position for professionals who are ready to turn online skills into political action. We’re looking for people with sharp writing skills, savvy strategic ability, and a talent for using social media.
To learn more and apply, visit jobs.uspirg.org.
U.S. PIRG is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status.
Fellows
Our fellows don’t just sit behind a desk. You’ll be out in the real world—recruiting new groups to join a coalition, speaking in a church basement or town hall to win a new endorsement, organizing a news event or rally, meeting with an editorial board, or doing whatever else it takes to urge our public officials to do the right thing. This is a two-year program, expressly designed to prepare future leaders within PIRG. We look for smarts, leadership experience, top-notch written and verbal skills, and an eagerness to learn. We value experience organizing, including building campus groups.
Digital Campaigners
Our digital campaigners help us design and win campaigns on some of the most important issues affecting the public today. This position is an exciting way to organize and motivate people online. Our online campaigns reach tens of thousands of people and spread the word about making change. This is a position for professionals who are ready to turn online skills into political action. We’re looking for people with sharp writing skills, savvy strategic ability, and a talent for using social media.
To learn more and apply, visit jobs.uspirg.org.
U.S. PIRG is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status.
What do interns with Environment America interns do?
You’ll help us educate and engage more students and citizens on the most
critical environmental issues of our time. You’ll help us get our issues into
the media, build coalitions, organize events and lobby decision-makers.
Ultimately, you’ll help us build the kind of public support it takes to win.
Campaigns
We’re working to stop global warming: We took a big step forward last summer when President Obama directed his Environmental Protection Agency to develop standards that would cut carbon pollution from power plants, the nation’s largest contributors to global warming pollution. This historic step won’t be enough to fully solve the problem, but it’ll be an important start. But standing in the way, at every step, is one of the most powerful special interests in the world: the fossil fuel industry. That’s where we come in. We’re working to rally millions of American citizens, along with local elected officials and other powerful voices to back the President’s plan.
We’re making sure we don’t frack our future: Dirty and dangerous fracking could soon put some of America’s most spectacular places at risk. And we know that this especially destructive method of drilling for gas contaminates water and turns forests and rural landscapes into industrial zones – making nearby families sick and contributing significantly to global warming as well. Now, we’re working to offset the outsized influence of the oil and gas industry and keep our remarkable special places protected.
We’re working to protect our rivers, lakes and streams: To protect our waterways from pollution and destruction we need to crack down on factory farm pollution, sewage and other threats. And we know it won’t be easy because of big opposition from the Farm Bureau, giant agribusiness and others. Now, we’re working to harness grassroots support for clean water and turn it into the political power we need to have a lasting direct impact on our waterways.
Becoming an Environment America intern
Campaigns
We’re working to stop global warming: We took a big step forward last summer when President Obama directed his Environmental Protection Agency to develop standards that would cut carbon pollution from power plants, the nation’s largest contributors to global warming pollution. This historic step won’t be enough to fully solve the problem, but it’ll be an important start. But standing in the way, at every step, is one of the most powerful special interests in the world: the fossil fuel industry. That’s where we come in. We’re working to rally millions of American citizens, along with local elected officials and other powerful voices to back the President’s plan.
We’re making sure we don’t frack our future: Dirty and dangerous fracking could soon put some of America’s most spectacular places at risk. And we know that this especially destructive method of drilling for gas contaminates water and turns forests and rural landscapes into industrial zones – making nearby families sick and contributing significantly to global warming as well. Now, we’re working to offset the outsized influence of the oil and gas industry and keep our remarkable special places protected.
We’re working to protect our rivers, lakes and streams: To protect our waterways from pollution and destruction we need to crack down on factory farm pollution, sewage and other threats. And we know it won’t be easy because of big opposition from the Farm Bureau, giant agribusiness and others. Now, we’re working to harness grassroots support for clean water and turn it into the political power we need to have a lasting direct impact on our waterways.
Becoming an Environment America intern
If you agree that it’s time to solve these big environmental
problems, the best thing you can do to get involved is to apply to be an Environment America
intern today.
We’re looking for students who care deeply about the environment and are ready to make a difference now.
As an intern:
We’re looking for students who care deeply about the environment and are ready to make a difference now.
As an intern:
- You’ll learn how to analyze environmental problems,
push for smart solutions, and build the public support it takes to win
- You’ll work side-by-side with one of our organizers,
learning the ropes.
- And you'll attend briefings and trainings to learn even
more about environmental issues and gain organizing skill
- And if you’re thinking you might want to make a career
out of solving big environmental problems like global warming – interning
with Environment America is one of the best ways to get started. Not only
will you get the training and experience you need, but we hire our most
talented and committed interns to join our Fellowship Program when they
graduate.
We’re hiring interns in Boston and 29 states nationwide. Email Madeline Page, Environment America’s Global Warming Outreach Director at mpage@environmentamerica.org with questions or to apply!
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Greentown
Labs is located at 28 Dane St., Somerville, MA 02143.
There is limited parking available and we encourage attendees to consider
public transportation. Light appetizers and drinks will be served starting
at 5:30 p.m. Suggested dress is shop floor casual.
Coming up:
Tuesday,
February 23
The
Diversity Virtual Career Fair features 40+ organizations hiring
nationwide for full-time jobs and internships. Join for any portion of the day
right from your computer! Want to work the fair with a Career Coach at
your side? Stop by the Career Center between 12:00 and 3:00 p.m. to
ask questions and get advice while you participate.
Wednesday,
February 24
Featuring
60 educational and social service organizations seeking Boston College
undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni for a wide range of full-time and
internship opportunities. Organizations are hiring for non-teaching jobs, as
well as teaching jobs for students with or without certification.
Thursday,
February 25 & Friday, February 26
This
two-day event will feature a wide variety of organizations each day, all of
which are seeking students for full-time and internship opportunities.
Ongoing opportunities:
Expert-in-Residence
Meet with an expert working in various fields. Get
your resume reviewed, ask how to research employers/career industries, practice
your elevator pitch, find out how to best work a career fair,
etc. This is your time to get advice from industry experts about
career preparation and readiness. See
the schedule in EagleLink.
Upcoming experts include:
- Cradles to Crayons (Nonprofit) –
February 22
- Match Education (Education) –
February 22
- E&J Gallo (Consumer Products) –
February 24
- Northwestern Mutual (Financial
Services) – February 24
Information Sessions & On Campus Recruiting
This is just a sampling of many opportunities
available. Visit EagleLink to see more.
- Uversity - Info Session on
2/22
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA - Info
Session on 2/24
- Durham University - Info
Session on 2/29
- Lord & Taylor - Deadline:
2/24
- Epsilon - Deadline: 2/25
(Marketing and Comm)
- United Health Group/Optum Technology - Deadline: 3/1
Featured Resource:
CandidCareer.com gives you access to informational videos from
professionals, designed to help you discover career fields and learn what it
takes to get there.
A sampling of what is to come:
As
always, if a specific event or event type catches your eye as particularly
relevant to your department, please don’t hesitate to reach out; we’d love the
opportunity to work with you to ensure that this event reaches the students for
whom it will be the most beneficial.
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