Dear Environmental Studies Students,
Please find this week’s Environmental Studies Announcements below.
On Campus Events
1. Science in the Courtroom: From Clarence Darrow to NCIS
2. An Ethics for the Coming Storm: A Theological Reflection on
Climate Change
3. Merging Environmental Science with Health Science: How does the
environment impact our health?
4. Earth and Environmental Sciences Fall 2016 Seminar Series
Off Campus Events and Conferences
1. ReUse Conex Conference
Graduate School Opportunities
1. Master’s of Public Health in Sustainability at Harvard
Internship and Job Opportunities, Site Visits, Study Abroad
Opportunities, and Travel Opportunities
1.
McGillycuddy-Logue Fellows in
Global Studies
2.
Communications Internship,
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
3.
Environmental Advocacy
Internship with Environment Massachusetts
4.
Environmental League of
Massachusetts, Communications/Development Intern
5.
Study Tropical Marine Ecology
in Costa Rica and Nicaragua or Sharks and Rays in Florida
6.
Internship with Impact
7.
Mass Clean Energy Center
Internship
8.
Environmental Voter Project
Internships
9.
Two Administrative Jobs at Bard
University
10. Courses in Belize
11. Green Job and Internship Opening List
12. Job Opportunities with Mass and US PIRG
13. Internship with Environment America
14. BC Career Center Updates
Best,
Kevin
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B. Kevin Brown
Graduate Assistant, Environmental Studies
617-552-2477
Devlin 213
SCIENCE IN THE COURTROOM:
FROM CLARENCE DARROW TO NCIS
Marc Rollo ’87 and Bill Stack
Environmental
Law Partners
Friday,
October 21
12:00
noon
Devlin
201
Lunch
provided
The presentation will address the role of “Science in the Courtroom”
aimed at demonstrating the connection between the legal process and several
different scientific disciplines. Specifically, this will include a discussion
of the unique and pivotal role of scientific evidence in proving claims in
environmental litigation, and also a discussion of the criteria for admission
of sound expert and scientific evidence and opinions at trial. Relatedly,
the presentation will also include a discussion of the judge’s power as the
“gatekeeper” to exclude “junk” science from a jury’s consideration of “junk” or
“bad” science at trial.
Marc
Rollo ’87 is Chair of Archer &
Greiner’s Environmental Law Department. He concentrates his practice on
environmental litigation.
Bill
Stack is a partner in Archer &
Greiner’s Litigation Department, where he concentrates primarily on
environmental litigation and complex trial work.
Sponsored by the Environmental Studies Program
An Ethics for the Coming Storm: A Theological Reflection on Climate
Change
The 16th Annual Prophetic Voices Lecture
Laurie Zoloth
Northwestern University
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
6:00-7:30 pm
Fulton Hall, Room 511
http://www.bc.edu/centers/boisi/publicevents/f16/laurie-zoloth.html
The 16th Annual Prophetic Voices Lecture
Laurie Zoloth
Northwestern University
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
6:00-7:30 pm
Fulton Hall, Room 511
http://www.bc.edu/centers/boisi/publicevents/f16/laurie-zoloth.html
Joseph G. Allen, DSc, MPH (BC ’98)
Monday,
November 7
7:30
p.m.
Stokes
South 195
Light
refreshments will be served
In this lecture, Dr. Allen
will talk about the role of the environment through a health lens. He will
discuss the role of the built environment on human health, the impact of green
buildings on cognitive function, and chemicals of concern in the indoor
environment. There will be time for discussion on these topics, as well as time
to discuss public health as a career path and Harvard’s new Master of Public
Health degree track that focuses on Sustainability, Health and the Global
Environment.
Dr. Allen graduated from BC in 1998 with a major in Biology
and concentration in Environmental Science. He went on to receive a Master of
Public Health degree and Doctor of Science from Boston University’s School of
Public Health, before joining the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in
2014. Prior to joining the Harvard faculty, he worked in consulting where he led teams of scientists and engineers investigating,
and resolving, hundreds of indoor environmental quality issues, from ‘sick
buildings’ to cancer clusters to all types of chemical/radiological/biological
hazards. Dr. Allen has extended
this line of research by flipping the question; instead of asking how do we fix
problems after they occur, his research team is asking – “how do we optimize indoor
environments for health, well-being and productivity?” This effort is
highlighted by their recent work on the impact of green buildings on cognitive
function. More information on his research can
be found at www.ForHealth.org.
Sponsored by the Environmental Studies Program
and Global Public Health Program
Subject: ReuseConex conference coming to Boston
October 17-19 at Holiday Inn Boston Bunker Hill
The ReuseConex conference October a once-in-a-generation chance to meet and learn with and from others in the reuse business from near and far, without having to travel, since it’s being held right in our back yard.
The ReuseConex conference October a once-in-a-generation chance to meet and learn with and from others in the reuse business from near and far, without having to travel, since it’s being held right in our back yard.
Here’s
a link to the most recent e-newsletter about the plenary on reuse as part of a
circular economy:
For
more information:
Deb Beatty Mel
Boston Building Resources
100 Terrace Street, Boston, MA
02120-3418
First launched in 2010, with the original title of the Global Service and Justice Program, the McGillycuddy-Logue Fellows Program is designed to prepare a small cohort of undergraduate students to develop into thoughtful and fully engaged global citizens, who are prepared to act with humility, and in solidarity with others. Fellows are expected to gain three primary attributes upon completion of the program: a greater awareness of their intellectual, social, and intercultural development and skills; a deeper understanding of their place in an ever changing and increasingly interdependent world; and the development of tools for becoming agents of change.
The program structure combines rigorous academic preparation, personal experiences and guided reflections that will, in turn, facilitate an evaluation of deeply-rooted assumptions and foster a more comprehensive understanding of global issues. Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a certificate and transcript documenting their academic and service accomplishments and will emerge as more informed activists and better-prepared, global leaders.
Application
due October 15
DOER Intern Information
Form
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Name
of Supervisor:
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Kevin
O'Shea
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Supervisor
Title:
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Communications
Director
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Program
Area:
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Communications
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Phone:
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Kevin.o'shea@state.ma.us
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Intern
Projects, Tasks, Roles, Responsibilities:
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This
represents an opportunity to work in clean energy communications for the
state agency leading energy efficiency and renewable energy policy and
program development. The intern will have an opportunity to create blog
posts, web pages, case studies, tweets and more. S/he will also learn about
clean energy and contribute to the understanding of energy savings and
actions that businesses and residents can take to reduce greenhouse gas
production. Communications interns will work with the Communications team in
a variety of ways: attend policy meetings, develop communication strategies,
organize events, work with social media, engage communities and stakeholders.
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part-time
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Internship
Dates (if ongoing, just say ongoing):
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Fall
2016
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Skills
required/preferred:
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Communications
and/or education background and experience with social media preferred.
Experience with graphic design, good writing, research, and interviewing
skills are a plus.
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Salary
(if none, please say none):
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none
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Other
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How
to Apply:
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Send resume/cover
letter to Karin.pisiewski@state.ma.us
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Environment
Advocacy Internships
Apply
to intern with Environment Massachusetts
Fall, spring, and summer internships
available
Deadline to apply for fall internships: Friday, September 30
Deadline to apply for fall internships: Friday, September 30
Apply today: https://goo.gl/forms/UU39NgKjPi7yvVKq2
Environment Massachusetts is a statewide, grassroots environmental organization working to tackle our biggest environmental challenges and fight for a greener future.
Our interns make a big impact on our campaigns, while gaining valuable skills in political advocacy and grassroots organizing.
As an intern, you’ll work on campaigns like:
Repowering Massachusetts with 100 percent renewable energy: We can get all of the energy we need from clean, renewable sources like solar and wind. But too much of our power still comes from dirty fossil fuels that contribute to climate change. We’re campaigning for a goal of 100 percent renewable energy for Massachusetts.
Protecting the Charles River: Every summer, pollution in the Charles River leads to toxic cyanobacteria blooms, which turn the water green and make it unsafe for swimming or boating. These blooms release chemicals that are linked to neurological, kidney, and liver damage. We’re working to reduce pollution in the river and protect the health of nearby communities.
As an intern with Environment Massachusetts, you’ll work hard and take on real responsibility. Our interns organize press conferences, write op-eds and letters to the editor, build powerful coalitions, meet with state officials, and mobilize grassroots support for our campaigns.
We’re hiring interns for the fall and spring semesters and for the summer. Interns typically work 10-15 hours per week during the academic year and 20-40 hours per week during the summer. The position is unpaid.
The deadline to apply for a fall internship is Friday, September 30.
Apply today: https://goo.gl/forms/UU39NgKjPi7yvVKq2
Questions? Contact Ben Hellerstein: ben@environmentmassachusetts.org, 617-747-4368.
Environmental
League of Massachusetts, Communications/ Development Intern
Development and Communication Interns play a key role assisting with fundraising, communications, events, general administration, and special projects at ELM. The position offers an opportunity to develop and hone professional skills, gain exposure to best practices in fundraising and communications at an advocacy organization, and help strengthen the reach and effectiveness of the environmental community in Massachusetts.
Development and Communication Interns play a key role assisting with fundraising, communications, events, general administration, and special projects at ELM. The position offers an opportunity to develop and hone professional skills, gain exposure to best practices in fundraising and communications at an advocacy organization, and help strengthen the reach and effectiveness of the environmental community in Massachusetts.
If interested send resume and cover letter to Anne Meyer (BC, 2014) at ameyer@environmentalleague.org.
Tropical Marine Ecology in Costa Rica
and Nicaragua
Course description:
This course is focused on marine organisms and marine
ecosystems in a tropical environment, as well as both local and global marine
conservation issues. Students will learn about and experience local
marine organisms on the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica and the southern
Pacific coast of Nicaragua. Lectures and field experiences will be
conducted on a daily basis. We will cover biology, physiology,
identification, and conservation information for the following: Local marine
vertebrates, local marine invertebrates, sea turtles, and a lecture
specifically on elasmobranchs. We will also cover local marine ecosystems
(intertidal zone, rocky reefs, coral reefs, estuaries, mangroves, sandy bottom,
pelagic zone), their inhabitants, and conservation issues concerning those
ecosystems. Non-marine related lectures will include local geology and
the unique cloud forest of Monteverde. Field experiences will include
scuba diving (for those certified), snorkeling, tide pool exploration, a
mangrove estuary tour, and a sea turtle night walk. Students are expected
to actively participate in lectures, group discussions, and species
identification in the field.
Course dates: December 26, 2016 -
January 4, 2017
Course fee: $1,799
What's included: Course tuition,
all lectures, all housing, all breakfasts, all dinners, all transportation, 3
days diving or snorkeling, tide pool exploration, mangrove tour, sea turtle
night walk, surfing, zip-lining.
What's NOT included: Round trip
airfare to San Jose (SJO), Costa Rica, lunches, snacks and drinks, and any
optional activities you choose during free time.
Deadline for course sign-up: October 30,
2016. There are currently only 10 spaces remaining in this course!!
For further information or to sign up for this course please
go to http://www.coastalmera.com/costa-rica---nicaragua.html
Summer 2017 Shark and Ray Research in
Clearwater, FL
Program description:
This program is focused on a hands-on, field
curriculum. We conduct a 1 - 2 hr. lecture or class discussion each
day and spend the rest of the day for 6 - 8 hours in the field conducting
research on sharks and rays. Most lectures are focused on elasmobranch
biology, physiology, ecology, identification, and conservation. Other
lectures will include biology, physiology, identification, and conservation of
sea turtles and manatees; fisheries, aquaculture, and ecotoxicology; the
concept of a species; aquarium controversy; and how to develop a research
project and communicate the results effectively. To make this program as
hands-on as possible, our students conduct all research activities under the
supervision of one or more staff members or instructors. This means
that our students set and retrieve gear, handle any captured animals,
collect data from any captured animals, tag elasmobranchs, and release all
captured animals. No previous research experience or animal handling
experience is necessary. This program is excellent for any student
interested in the natural sciences, any student wanting to gain research
experience, and any student interested in attending graduate school.
Program dates: Our summer program
runs at 1 week intervals (Sunday - Saturday) from May 7, 2017 - August 26,
2017. Students may attend as many weeks as they would like. Any
student who attends 4 weeks or more will be acknowledged in any scientific
paper published from the data collected that summer. There are tuition
breaks for students who attend 3 or more weeks as well as for groups of 6 or
more students attending together.
Deadline for early enrollment benefits: December
31, 2016
Deadline for program enrollment: March
30, 2017
For pricing and program availability please visit the summer
program page as well as the tuition page of our website http://www.coastalmera.com/summer-program.html
If you have any questions regarding the above courses and
programs please contact us at info@coastalmera.com or (843)246-0750.
Internships 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 an internship with Impact.
Impact is a project of leading advocacy organizations, including Environment America and U.S. PIRG, that runs grassroots campaigns. The internship allows you to work for our environment, our democracy and our future.
Impact is now accepting applications to join our team this fall! Our internship application deadline is September 25th. Click here to apply.
You can make a big difference through an internship with Impact.
Learn more and apply on our website, or reach out to our Recruitment Director, Katie Otterbeck at jobs@weareimpact.org.
We are pleased to announce that the fall 2016 session of MassCEC’s
Clean Energy Internship Program is now open for enrollment and employer
engagement! Please let your students and recent graduates know that
this resource is available to them. Attached is a Student FAQ containing new
program information which will help to answer many questions they may have. All
majors are welcome to participate.
The link to the electronic student application, along with a copy of
the frequently asked questions and other general information on the internship
program, can be found here:
While it is ultimately up to employers with who they end up selecting
for an internship, students are encouraged to be proactive and reach out to
clean energy employers in their area to let them know about the
program and that they would like to intern with them for the session. This will
greatly improve their chances of being selected for an internship. We have
compiled a map of previously participating clean energy employers in our
program to assist in their outreach.
Important Fall 2016 Session Dates
August 1st: Open enrollment for
students begins
September 1st: Fall session begins
October 1st:
Deadline for employers to send signed offer letter submissions to MassCEC
December 15th: Fall session ends
Lastly, we have an ever-growing Jobs Board for clean
energy specific part or full-time (non-internship) positions that are
looking to be filled. We also have a Resume Board which will allow individuals to submit a resume
directly and then be viewed by clean energy employers looking to fill open
non-internship positions. Individuals will need to create an account on our
website in order to post a resume and this resource is separate from our
internship program.
If you have any further questions regarding the program after reviewing
the documents hosted on our website, please do not hesitate to contact internships@masscec.com
and someone from our team will respond to you as quickly as possible. Please
email jobsboard@masscec.com
if you have any questions about the Jobs or Resume Boards.
Overview
The Environmental Voter Project is
looking for highly-motivated undergraduates to join our selective Fall
Internship Program. Interns will work closely with the Field Director and the
CEO to learn about subjects such as field campaigning, nonprofit communications
and data analytics. Interns will be expected to devote time to field outreach,
senior staff support, event planning, research, and drafting of membership
communications, blog posts, and stakeholder presentations. In addition to
gaining valuable nonprofit advocacy skills, interns will become talented
organizers and political operatives by learning the nuts and bolts of nonprofit
work and electoral campaigning from an exciting and innovative organization.
We are seeking responsible, motivated candidates who can commit to 12+
hours per week for this program. This is an unpaid internship in Boston, MA.
Main Job Responsibilities
- Recruit and cultivate
volunteers
- Manage and participate
in voter registration and canvassing
- Track field operations
and enter information into databases and dashboards
- Participate in community
events
- Research and draft memos
- Draft membership emails,
stakeholder memos, and blog posts
- Attend professional
seminars
- Research public
relations opportunities
- Outreach to college and
university groups
- Support Senior Staff in
preparing for important events
Requirements
- Candidates must submit a
resume and cover letter
- An interest in
environmental issues or politics
- An outgoing and friendly
demeanor
- Strong attention to
detail
- Ability to represent the
Environmental Voter Project in a professional manner at all times
Time Commitment
- Hours (weekly): 12+
hours per week.
- During Business Hours?:
Yes
- Nights and Weekends?:
Occasionally
- Start Dates: Early
September
- Minimum Time Commitment:
12 weeks
Training Provided.
Interns will receive significant
training in all aspects of field work, organizing, voter outreach, issues
research, and membership communications.
Please email a resume and cover
letter to Peter Polga-Hecimovich at peter@environmentalvoter.org.
TWO
Employment Opportunities
MBA in Sustainability
(1) Program Associate
Bard’s MBA in Sustainability program seeks a Program Associate
to join its growing administrative team. The Bard MBA is one of a few business
programs globally that fully integrates the study of business and
sustainability. Courses in the low-residency program meet in New York City once
each month for intensive four-day weekend sessions, complemented by online
education. The Program Associate will be based on Bard’s main campus in
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, the
Program Associate will oversee the day-to-day operations of the MBA program.
Primary responsibilities include:
Primary responsibilities include:
- Program support, including
managing academic calendars and schedules, enrollment, grade submission,
and student affairs
- Event planning, including coordinating
space needs and other logistics for classes and events in Manhattan and on
the Bard campus
- Bookkeeping and Accounts
Payable
- Introducing faculty and
students to program policies and the software used in the online component
of the MBA program
- Liaising with other offices on
the Bard campus
- Management of student workers
- Other administrative duties as
needed
The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and a
record of related professional work experience. The position requires excellent
communication, organizational, and project management skills. Experience with
distance education technology is not required.
To apply, send a cover letter, CV, and names and contact information for three references through Interfolio.com at: http://apply.interfolio.com/35339. Applications will be reviewed as received.
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity.
To apply, send a cover letter, CV, and names and contact information for three references through Interfolio.com at: http://apply.interfolio.com/35339. Applications will be reviewed as received.
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity.
MBA in Sustainability
(2) Graduate Communications
& Programming Associate
Bard GPS Bard College’s Graduate Programs in Sustainability
(GPS), made up of the Bard Center for Environmental Policy and the Bard MBA in
Sustainability, seeks applicants for a full-time position as Graduate
Communications & Programming Associate.
Responsibilities include public program communication through content generation, website management, social media oversight, database management, production of advertising creative, and representing Bard GPS at marketing events. In addition, the position also provides support for alumni engagement, event planning and programming and student services. Working on select weekends and evenings is required.
The successful applicant will have a bachelor’s degree, a valid driver’s license, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office and various social media management platforms. He/she will also be familiar with Adobe Creative Suite and contact database programs and possess an aptitude for learning software programs quickly. The position requires a professional and approachable demeanor, strong organizational and project management skills, and desire to work in an innovative, fast-paced, and flexible environment. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled.
Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of at least three references through Interfolio.com at: http://apply.interfolio.com/35146. For inquiries, please contact Katie Boyle, GPS Assistant Director for Marketing and Enrollment, at kboyle@bard.edu, 845-758-7388.
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals who contribute to its diversity.
Responsibilities include public program communication through content generation, website management, social media oversight, database management, production of advertising creative, and representing Bard GPS at marketing events. In addition, the position also provides support for alumni engagement, event planning and programming and student services. Working on select weekends and evenings is required.
The successful applicant will have a bachelor’s degree, a valid driver’s license, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office and various social media management platforms. He/she will also be familiar with Adobe Creative Suite and contact database programs and possess an aptitude for learning software programs quickly. The position requires a professional and approachable demeanor, strong organizational and project management skills, and desire to work in an innovative, fast-paced, and flexible environment. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled.
Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of at least three references through Interfolio.com at: http://apply.interfolio.com/35146. For inquiries, please contact Katie Boyle, GPS Assistant Director for Marketing and Enrollment, at kboyle@bard.edu, 845-758-7388.
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals who contribute to its diversity.
Eban
Goodstein
Director, Bard MBA in Sustainability & Director, Bard Center for Environmental Policy
Director, Bard MBA in Sustainability & Director, Bard Center for Environmental Policy
Bard
College
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000 845.758.7067 (t) / 845.758.7636 (f)
www.bard.edu/cep & www.bard.edu/mba
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000 845.758.7067 (t) / 845.758.7636 (f)
www.bard.edu/cep & www.bard.edu/mba
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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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Below
is a list of upcoming programs in which your students may be
interested. Please
share this email with faculty colleagues and students in
your
department
. To
view more of our programming, you can also visit bc.edu/careerevents.
If
you know of students that have questions or need assistance with exploring
career options, figuring out summer or post-grad plans, or other
career-related matters, please also feel free to refer them to the Career
Center for a one-on-one
advising appointment or drop-in. .
If
you would like a member of the Career Center staff come to your classroom for
a presentation or brief introduction this semester, please request a workshop.
As always, if a specific
opportunity 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.
COMING UP
A
three-day career exploration program, Endeavor will bring together sophomores
pursuing degrees in the liberal arts with alumni, faculty, and friends.
Through lively conversations, hands-on activities, and career treks into
Boston, participating students will explore, reflect, and learn how to act on
their career interests and goals, while connecting the value of their liberal
arts education to their future.
Info
session:
October
4 | 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Walsh 7th Floor Lounge
October
19 | 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Heights Room
This customized event will feature organizations with
full-time and internship opportunities in diverse STEM industries and/or job
functions, including: Biotechnology, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Scientific
Research, Technology, Computer Hardware/Software, Environment, Energy,
Physical Sciences, and Big Data.
"Insight
Into Diversity" Virtual Diversity Career Fair
Wednesday,
October 19, 2016 9am-6pm (online)
This
virtual Career Fair provides students with the opportunity to connect with
potential employers from across the nation in a variety of industries. The
Fair is hosted by CareerECO, and is open to all Boston College students.
Please
register for the event here and get detailed instructions on how to
participate.
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES: Career
Chats & Workshops
Expert in Residence: Epsilon (Marketing): Tuesday,
October 4 | 1:00 - 4:55 p.m. | Career Center
Science Resumes and STEM Career and Internship Prep: Tuesday,
October 4 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Gasson 306
Professors, Professions and Pastries: Life Sciences: Wednesday,
October 5 | 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. | Stokes S139
Boston Law Schools Panel: Tuesday, October 11 | 6:00
- 7:00 p.m. | Gasson 306
INFORMATION SESSIONS
Employers host information sessions on campus throughout the
academic year. Below is just a sampling of what's coming up.
Visit EagleLink (Events > Information Sessions) for a
full list, more details, and to RSVP.
Wayfair,
October 4, 4:30 PM (Industry Cluster: Consumer Products, Retail,
Manufacturing)
FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS, October 4, 6:00 PM (Industry
Cluster: Business Services, Consulting, Management)
Venture for America, October 7, 12:00 PM (Industry
Cluster: Education, Non Profit, Social Services)
Google, October 6, 5:30 PM (Industry
Cluster: Technology, Start Ups, Entrepreneurship)
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