Dear Environmental Studies Students,
Please find this week’s announcements from the Environmental
Studies Program below.
BC Events and Announcements
1. NEXT WEEK: Green Careers Night
2. Several Events Hosted by UGBC Film Screening: Cowspiracy
3. 40 Years of Exploration and Conservation in China and Beyond
4. ‘An Immense Pile of Filth’: Human Ecology and Communitarian
Salvation
5. Shrinking the Earth: The Rise and Decline of American Abundance
6. GIS Research Context
Non-BC Conferences and Events
1. Christiana
Figueres at UMass
2. Student Research Conference on Asia/Environment
3. Policy Case Competition hosted at NYU
4. Fully Funded Energy Path Conference
Graduate School, Fellowship, and Outside Academic
Opportunities
1. Master’s in Environmental Science at Villanova
2. Fully Funded Master’s in Human/Climate Interactions &
Forecasting at Memorial University
3. Middlebury School of the Environment Summer Program
Internship and Job Opportunities, Site Visits, Study
Abroad Opportunities, and Travel Opportunities
1.
US Geological Survey Job Posting
2.
Environmental Job Openings
3.
Mass Department of Energy
Resources Summer Internships
4.
Seasonal Technicians – MA
Division of Marine Fisheries
5.
Intern with CivicSolar
6.
Study Abroad in Haiti
7.
Tropical Field Studies of
Art and Nature in Puerto Rico
8.
Staff Scientist or Engineer
– Neponset River Watershed Association
9.
Internships with New England
Environmental, Inc.
10. Courses in Belize
11. Season Research Assistant – Wells Research
12. Job Opportunities in Alaskan National Parks
13. Interpretation Ambassador, Nation Parks Service
14. Internship at Grand Canyon National
Park
15. Study in Montana next fall or over
the summer
16. Jobs with Impact
17. Internships with Environment Massachusetts
18. Green Job and Internship Opening List
19. Job Opportunities with Mass and US PIRG
20. Internship with Environment America
21. BC Career Center Updates
Best,
Kevin
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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
ugbc FILM SCREENING: COWSPIRACY
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.
Tuesday,
March 29 at 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday,
March 29 at 5:00pm to 7:00pm
April 20
McGuinn 121
4:00 p.m.
Donald Worster has agreed to give a speech on his new book, “Shrinking
the Earth: The Rise and Decline of American Abundance.” The talk will be
about a broad theme -- the shift from the post Columbus sense of new world
natural abundance (and economic growth) to the age of seeing a tiny, vulnerable
Earth from outer space. I think this speech will be appealing to many of
us at BC and our students both in History and in Environmental Studies.
Entry deadline: April 6th, 2016
Contest rules: http://www.bc.edu/giscontest
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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.
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.
Cultivate
a culture of sustainability at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA.
June 6—July 1, 2016
ffs.hampshire.edu
June 6—July 1, 2016
ffs.hampshire.edu
Now in its fifth
summer, the Food, Farm, and Sustainability Institute combines rigorous
classroom instruction and practical experience, utilizing our working farm as a
laboratory.
What
will students learn?
The Food, Farm, and Sustainability
Institute at Hampshire College is an interdisciplinary academic program
focusing on food science and sustainable food systems, centered at the vibrant
Hampshire College Farm Center. The Institute follows food from its origin in
the soil, through plant cultivation and animal management; addresses issues in
public health and politics; and ends up in the kitchen, breaking bread and
assessing the character of the food we produce and eat.
Who should apply?
We encourage students from across the globe to join us! The Food, Farm, and Sustainability Institute primarily serves undergraduate (and some graduate) students with an interest in food, sustainable agriculture, farming, environmental studies, and/or sustainability studies. Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to apply.
Yeah, but what about transfer credits?
We've got those too! The course structure will mainly consist of work at the farm in the mornings, afternoon classes, field trips (e.g., to other local farms and food processors), some evening speakers, and some weekend trips. We recommend a minimum of four undergraduate credits for the completion of the program.
Ok, I'm interested. What is the application process?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Only completed applications are reviewed. Once accepted, you will be billed for the program, and once all fees are paid, your spot is secure!
APPLY NOW
Important Dates to Remember
April 3: Priority Deadline for
all applications
April 11: Tuition Discount Deadline (all payments must be received in order to receive 15% tuition discount)
May 1: Application Deadline (application materials must be submitted)
May 15: Payment Deadline (all payments must be submitted)
April 11: Tuition Discount Deadline (all payments must be received in order to receive 15% tuition discount)
May 1: Application Deadline (application materials must be submitted)
May 15: Payment Deadline (all payments must be submitted)
The Department of Geography & the Environment at
Villanova University has a new Master of Science in Environmental Science with
enrollments beginning in Fall 2016. Our faculty specialize in ecosystem studies
that span the coastal and inland environments, with on-going research projects
in the northeast and the around the world.
Our program uniquely offers the opportunity to develop geospatial
technical skills that are highly marketable and sought-after by employers. We have thesis and non-thesis options, that
can be completed within two years or part-time by working professionals. For
more information, please see our website and contact Dr. Lisa Rodrigues (lisa.rodrigues@villanova.edu),
Graduate Program Director.
Research Projects: https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/geoenv/academicprograms/Gradute_Programs/ResearchAreas.html
MSES Program: https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/geoenv/academicprograms/Gradute_Programs.html
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)
Organization: U.S.
Geological Survey, New England Water Science Center
Job: Hydrologic Technician
Location: Northborough, MA (relocation expenses will not be
paid)
Key Requirements: U.S Citizen. Suitable for Federal employment, as
determined by background investigation. Valid state driver’s license and safe
driving record.
Duties and Responsibilities
The U.S. Geological Survey, New
England Water Science Center is in search of an entry level (recent graduate,
0-2 years’ experience) scientist to join our Surface Water Quality Studies
Section. The scientist will provide field and laboratory support for numerous
projects.
Duties will include
providing support for:
• Preparation of equipment and
other supplies for use in the field and laboratory, including readying meters.
• Collection of samples of
water, sediment, and other environmental media, as well as taking measurements
of stream flow.
• Design and installation of
various water monitoring platforms to support data collection.
• Processing, storage, and
shipment of samples for analysis.
• Making laboratory
determinations of water quality parameters using predetermined methods.
• Performing field site
equipment installations and operations and maintenance.
• Processing data collected in
the field.
Field work can be extensive at
times, and often during
harsh weather and environmental conditions.
Applicants must be willing to work long hours, early mornings and weekends as
needed, as well as be available for overnight trips.
Duties may also include:
• Background research and
literature review.
• Collection, analysis, and
integration of data from various sources.
• Basic data analyses.
• Preparation of graphical and
tabular data summaries for inclusion in reports and presentations.
• Writing and contribution to
technical reports.
Qualifications
The candidate
must have a strong interest in being an active participant in water quality field
operations, including processing samples in the laboratory; and demonstrate
ability to perform these functions through past experience with water quality
field work. The preferred candidate will have a professional demeanor, be
highly motivated, and possess excellent quantitative, problem-solving, and
written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational skills are a
must, with strong attention to details. The preferred candidate will be able to
work on multiple projects concurrently, meet tight deadlines, and work well
both independently and as a member of a team. Candidates must have demonstrated
experience and knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques
of limnology, aquatic chemistry, and hydrology. Degree(s) in the aquatic,
environmental, ecological, or natural sciences are required.
Although not
required, ideal candidates may also have one or more of the following in
addition to the requires experience with field and laboratory operations:
• Working
knowledge of electronics and be familiar with common construction practices to
participate in the design
and installation of various water monitoring platforms.
• Strong data
management and analysis skills.
• Experience
applying statistical and other quantitative techniques to water quality data,
including the development of sound findings and conclusions following analysis.
• Training and/or
experience with R, or other programming language data analysis software with
the ability to quickly learn R.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel/Word
macros and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming.
• Proficient in
the ESRI suite of ArcGIS software and geoprocessing tools.
• An
understanding of watershed and water quality models, their limitations, and
their applicability.
• An
understanding of watershed-based planning and watershed management principles;
and demonstrated knowledge of the Federal and State Water Quality Management
Programs.
Dismas House Fellowship
Dismas House of Massachusetts,
Inc., seeks a qualified Fellow to help coordinate resident and program
activities at Dismas Family Farm, a transitional housing program for
homeless, former prisoners located in Oakham, MA. Ideal candidates will have a
commitment to issues of social justice, experience in non-profit milieu, and
excellent verbal and written communication skills. Hours may include weekday
and weekend evening hours.
The Dismas House Fellow is
presented with the opportunity to live in solidarity with the residents
of Dismas House. Duties for the position may include, but are not
limited to the following:
· Help coordinate and
participate in all farm and vocational activities at
the Dismas Family Farm.
· Work closely with
the Farm Program Director to assist with case management efforts.
Assist residents with assignments, resumes, health benefit applications,
and job search efforts.
· Maintain social
media for the farm, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram.
· Assist farm staff
in planning and overseeing farm-related events, in particular the annual Fall
Festival.
· Assist Executive
Director with grant writing responsibilities including researching new funding
sources, helping renew existing grants, and eventually writing original funding
requests.
· Transport residents
to doctor appointments, job interviews and NA/AA meetings in the
community, and help to plan, coordinate and implement house activities.
· Assist Dismas staff
attorney with the operation of the BAR None Program. Help coordinate with legal
clients, and assist legal clients with filling out and filing paperwork.
· Perform public
speaking and outreach efforts to increase agency visibility, issue awareness
and volunteer bases.
· Coordinate weekly
grocery shopping and supply maintenance at
the Dismas Family Farm.
· Work with Executive
Director around volunteer coordination and student and international volunteer
residency in the program. Cultivate relationships with volunteers.
Schedule volunteers and coordinate schedule of volunteer cooks.
· Support, welcome
and orient volunteers providing outside services, including, but not limited
to, meal provision, education and support groups and special project
assistance.
This fellowship runs the course of
one calendar year (ideally July 1 – June 30). The Fellow
will receive a $225/week stipend. Room, board, and health and dental
insurance are also included.
Dismas House does not
discriminate on the basis of gender, race, sexual orientation, nationality,
religious conviction or disability.
Open Space Institute, a leader in protecting scenic, natural and
historic landscapes and supporting sustainable communities, has openings for:
an Outdoors America Campaing Coordinator, Grants Administrator, Cartographic
Designer, and Conservation Diversity Fellowship. See networks: http://www.osiny.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Job_Opportunities
The Mass Department of Energy Resources has posted its
internship positions for the Summer of 2016 on our website at http://www.mass.gov/eea/grants-and-tech-assistance/guidance-technical-assistance/agencies-and-divisions/doer/internship-program.html
Or visit our homepage at www.mass.gov
and click on Mass Clean Energy Internships in the top right hand box.
DOER has internships in all fields of studies; renewables,
alternative transportation (Clean Cities), engineering, communications and
more. If you have any questions, please let me know and thank you for
your assistance in passing this along to all interested students and
faculty.
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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Spend the Fall Semester in
western Montana learning how to read the landscapes, the forests, the
watersheds, and the wildlife. Gain tools for community-based conservation
from the people working to conserve these resources and the communities they
support. Live in a small group on a historic homestead where you grow your
own food, unplug, and immerse yourself in wild Montana!
Your classroom: Montana’s wild Crown of the Continent LANDSCAPE and LIVELIHOOD Field Semester Earn 16 UPPER-DIVISION CREDITS from August 29 – November 1, 2016! We offer a $500 early enrollment discount for L&L applications received by February 1, 2016. |
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Integrating Education and Conservation in Montana's Crown of the Continent ecosystem. P.O. Box 1309 | Swan Valley, MT 59826 406 754 3185 www.NorthwestConnections.org IMAGE CREDITS: Backpacking/Sky Orndoff; Map, Forest/Stephanie Dunn; Garden/Katie Parker; Wetland/Faith Bernstein |
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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.
Apply today at
http://bit.ly/EnvMass-internship
Summer and fall internships available -- apply by Wednesday, March 23
Summer and fall internships available -- apply by Wednesday, March 23
Our reliance on dirty energy like oil, gas, and coal is polluting our communities and changing our climate. From dangerous heat waves and droughts to last winter’s snowstorms, global warming is threatening our health, our safety, and our future. To avoid the worst impacts of global warming, we need to transform the way we power our society — and we need to do it quickly.
That’s why we’re calling on our state’s leaders to repower Massachusetts with 100% clean, renewable energy.
As an intern with Environment Massachusetts, you’ll push for smart solutions to environmental problems and build the public support it takes to win. You’ll make a real difference on critical issues while developing valuable skills and experience in one of the nation’s leading environmental nonprofits.
We’re hiring interns for the summer and the fall semester. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 23, but we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Apply today! Visit http://bit.ly/EnvMass-internship to submit your application.
Questions? Contact Ben Hellerstein: ben@environmentmassachusetts.org, 617-747-4368.
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:
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!
Coming up:
Friday, March 18
Will the Peace Corps change your
life? Since 1961, Peace Corps Volunteers from Boston College have made a
difference in communities around the world. Boston College consistently ranks
among the top colleges and universities from which the Peace Corps recruits and
trains volunteers.
As we celebrate this milestone, please join U.S. Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III, Peace Corps Executive Director Carrie Hassler-Radelet, and many Returning Peace Corps Volunteers to learn more about service opportunities for BC graduates in the Peace Corps. Register here.
As we celebrate this milestone, please join U.S. Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III, Peace Corps Executive Director Carrie Hassler-Radelet, and many Returning Peace Corps Volunteers to learn more about service opportunities for BC graduates in the Peace Corps. Register here.
***Green
Careers Night***
Tuesday, March 22
This event connects current Boston
College students who have an interest in careers in sustainability with alumni,
professionals, and graduate school representatives. Student attendees will have
the opportunity to learn about internship, career, and graduate school options.
Refreshments will be served. Register
here.
Thursday, March 31
This event connects students with
alumni of color from different industries in business. Learn more about
different career paths and engage in conversation about diversity in the
workplace. Register
here. **Refreshments will be served**
Expert in Residence
Ongoing through March
Meet with an employer expert for 20
minutes. 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! Upcoming experts include representatives from:
Accenture (consulting), General Electric, Urban Teachers, and Central
Intelligence Agency (CIA). View organizations
on campus in March and reserve your time slot here!
Ongoing opportunities:
Career Chats
Informal group
advising sessions led by Career Center staff, Career Chats allow students to
engage in discussion around various career-related topics with their
peers. Career Chats will be held several times per week across
campus. Come and go as you are able. See
the schedule in EagleLink.
- Career Chat: Interviewing
Skills: March 21, 4:30–5:30 PM, Career
Center
- Connecting Interests to Career: April 4, 12:00-1:00, Career Center (**must take Strong
Interest Inventory prior to this session**)
- Career Chat: Pre-Law Questions: April 4, 4:30-5:30 PM, Career Center
Information Sessions
& On Campus Recruiting
- University
of Notre Dame One Year Master's Degree in Business, Info Session:
March 30, 6-7 PM
- Sudbury
Valley Trustees, Community Engagement and Social Media Coordinator
- Archer
& Greiner, P.C., Environmental Law Group Intern
A sampling of what is
to come:
Media, Writing, &
Communications Night
Tuesday, April 5
Interested in a career
in communication or marketing? Meet with alumni working in a variety of
industry areas to learn more about their career paths and get tips for entering
the field.
CCCOB Government Careers Information
Forum
Wednesday, April 6 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 6 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Boston University | 100 Bay State Road, Sixth Floor |
Boston, MA
Considering a career in public service? Attend the
Government Careers Information Forum and learn about government opportunities
in a variety of sectors. You will meet representatives from federal, state, and
municipal government organizations. The event includes 20-minute round table
discussions and networking opportunities. Register via EagleLink.
Successful Summer
Wednesday, April 13
Still looking for a
summer job or internship? Attend the Successful Summer workshop and you will
leave with some helpful tips on how to make the most of your summer break. Hear
from three students who will share their experiences and advice about how to
make the most of your time! Snacks provided!
