Dear Environmental Studies Students,
Please find this week’s Environmental Studies Announcements
below.
On Campus Events
1. Earth Day Fair
2. Environmental Studies Moral Matrix Survey
3. Paradigm Shifts in Water and Sanitation in India: From
Technical Fixes to Sustainable and Inclusive Solutions
4. Save the Date: Environmental Seminar Poster Symposium – May
4
5. The Road from the Paris Climate Agreement
6. Earth and Environmental Sciences Student Research Colloquium
Off Campus Events
1. Protected Species/Marine Mammal Observer Certification
2. MIT Water Innovation Prize
3. Student Documentary Competition
4. Accepting Abstracts for Conference on Sustainable
Development
Research and Study Abroad Opportunities
1.
BC Summer Course: Urban
Agriculture in Detroit
2.
Hydrology Summer Field
Course
3.
Summer Field School in
Ethnographic Methods in NYC
4.
Study Abroad with the Green
Program
Internship, Graduate School, Training, and Job
Opportunities
1.
Teach Sailing and Marine
Science with Common Tides
2.
Terra Corps Openings
3.
Apprentice Grower with
Round the Bend Farm
4.
Volunteer or Intern with
Green-U.org
5.
Policy Associate with Frontier
Group
6.
Job Opportunities with Mass
and US PIRG
7.
Internship with
Environment America
8.
BC Career Center Updates
Best,
Kevin
--
B. Kevin Brown
Graduate Assistant, Environmental Studies
617-552-2477
Devlin 213
earth
day fair RESCHEDULED
MONDAY, MAY 3RD
STOKES LAWN
10AM – 3PM
For our environmental studies seminar project, we aim to measure the extent that
Boston College students identify climate change as a moral issue and to
ultimately create a comprehensive document that can provide student
organizations and faculty with information on how to frame climate change in a
way that not only instills interest, but more importantly: action.
To
do this, we have created a survey that gauges students’ moral identifications
using Jonathan Haidt’s moral foundations theory.
Your
students' contributions would be greatly appreciated and would greatly
contribute to the success of our project! The survey should only take 5
minutes, and is completely anonymous. You can access the survey with this link:
https://bostoncollege.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8AJMjC5aBoJQXSl
Thursday, May 4, 2017
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Devlin 201
Join the Environmental Studies Program as we recognize
the work of our graduating senior minor who have applied what they have learned
as environmental studies minor while working with campus and community leaders
this semester.
As you may know, the annual student colloquium is fast
approaching and will be held this year on Friday, May 5th. This is a
chance for any students in the department to exhibit their research or class
projects in the form of a conference-style talk or a poster.
At this time, if you are planning to present, please
email lisa.kumpf@bc.edu and specify if
you will be giving a talk or a poster. The final abstract deadline is April
28th, emailed to lisa.kumpf@bc.edu.
Abstracts should include a title for your talk or poster, your advisor for the
work, and a 350-word summary of your research in a .doc or .docx file format.
Please don't hesitate to contact me or Sam Dow (dowsb@bc.edu) with any questions you may have.
We look forward to learning about all of the fantastic research going on in the
department!
-The Colloquium Committee
Angela Bostwick will be holding a training course in Boston,
MA which provides Protected Species Observer (also known as Marine Mammal Observer) certification
on June 10-11. This class will include a cruise to the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary, one of the top whale-watching destinations in the
world! This will provide experience in locating and identifying protected
species at sea, as well as practice in methods for professional wildlife
photography. This training is approved by the federal agencies
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the Bureau of Safety &
Environmental Enforcement to provide Protected Species Observer certification
for seismic surveys, and is often accepted in various other industries and
regions where mitigation for protected species is needed. PSOs monitor
for marine mammals and sea turtles, and advise on the measures required to
reduce impacts to the animals worldwide.
The course examines the regulations for reducing impacts to
marine mammals and sea turtles, how to visually locate and identify
the animals, and objectively documenting animal behavior. I am
offering this course at a discounted rate of $675 for students/recent
graduates, and members of non-profit organizations (normal cost $750).
Lunch is provided each day, along with various identification guides and
regulatory documents (yours to keep), advice on applying to PSO positions, and
the cruise to the marine sanctuary. Please find the flyer for the course
in the attached file.
Additional information may be found on the MPSC website
at http://www.protectedspeciesobservers.com/,
by contacting me at ABostwick@PSOCertifications.com, or by phone
at 832-523-2402.
Thank you,
Angela Bostwick / Founder
Marine Protected Species Consulting
ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com
https://Facebook.com/ProtectedSpeciesObservers/
Marine Protected Species Consulting
ProtectedSpeciesObservers.com
https://Facebook.com/ProtectedSpeciesObservers/
The Witnessing Change Video Competition is an educational
and documentary effort done by the Climate Cost Project. The competition asks
students to make 2-min documentaries through personal interviews with impacted
people in their communities. Student contextualize their interviewees'
experience, and the interview, around climate change., Our purpose is to have
the students' work inform the public about the climate impacts that are
happening in America now, and to help build a diversity of voices within the
country talking about their own personal experiences of climate change. We
think a common narrative about the costs climate change is already having on
Americans--one that transcends race, class, and other lines currently dividing
us--is necessary to create the social unity and political will needed to
address climate change. We do not believe that this has been done before, but
think that it is critical for building public understanding and empowering
individual communities to tell their own stories. This is the first year of the
national competition, and we are hoping to have as many submissions from
talented students as possible. There is no fee for entry and winners will
receive cash prizes of $US 500 and $US 250 dollars, respectively. We will also
publicize the videos both directly through the Climate Cost Project.
You can read more about the competition here: http://www.climatecostproject.org/video-competition,
and find out more about the Climate Cost Project on our webpage: www.climatecostproject.org. The Climate Cost Project
is a non-profit organization fiscally sponsored by the Open Space Institute
funded with support from the Alex C. Walker and Kettering Family Foundations.
For questions please contact info@climatecostproject.org.
The call for abstracts is now out for the Fifth Annual International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD), which will take place on 18 & 19 September, 2017, at Columbia University in New York City. Abstract submission and conference registration will take place on the conference website.
The conference is free for students, and an affordable $310
for faculty and professionals. We thought that you, your students, and/or your
colleagues might be interested in submitting an abstract or attending. The
overarching conference theme is The World in 2050: Looking Ahead for
Sustainable Development. Abstracts should be directly relevant to one of the 27
conference topics, which cover all 17 SDG areas and a number of crosscutting
issues, including data, the role of universities in achieving the SDGs, and the
arts as a tool to raise awareness of the SDGs.
A full list of topics and the call for abstracts are available online. We hope you
will join us!
Hydrology Summer Field
Course
New Mexico Tech — July
6th-19th, 2017
The Hydrology Program
at NM Tech is pleased to offer a 2-week, 2-credit (upper division or graduate)
field camp designed to train students and professionals in cutting-edge field
methods for the study and monitoring of groundwater and surface waters.
Aquifer Mechanics: Sevilleta NWR & Kirtland
AFB; Dr. Mark Person
Fluvial Hydrology: Valles Caldera
National Preserve; Dr. Dan Cadol
Stream-Aquifer
Interactions:
Valles
Caldera NP; Dr. Jesus Gomez-Velez
Aquifer Geochemistry: Carlsbad Caverns
National Park; Dr. Andrew Luhmann
Shallow Geophysics: Carlsbad Caverns
National Park; Dr. Deqiang Mao
Cave and Karst Systems: Carlsbad Caverns
National Park; Dr. Lewis Land
Cost: $1,939 — Full
info at:
or email: Daniel.Cadol@NMT.edu
Summer Field School in Ethnographic Methods in New York City
10th CIFAS Field School in Ethnographic Research Methods, June 12 to 22, 2017
The Comitas Institute for Anthropological Study (CIFAS) is pleased to announce the 10th CIFAS Field School in Ethnographic Research Methods, in New York City.
The goal of the Field School is to offer training in the foundations and practice of ethnographic methods. The faculty works closely with participants to identify the required field methods needed to address their academic or professional needs. The Field School is suitable for graduate and undergraduate students in social sciences and other fields of study that use qualitative approaches (such as education, communication, cultural studies, health, social work, human ecology, development studies, consumer behavior, among others), applied social scientists, professionals, and researchers who have an interest in learning more about ethnographic methods and their applications.
The total work load of the course is 30 hours. Students interested in earning credits for the course may have additional assignments in order to totalize 45 hours of activities (what is equivalent to 3 credits).
Course venue: Classes will take place at the Institute for Latin American Studies at Columbia University.
Coordinators:
Renzo Taddei (Assistant Professor, Federal University of São Paulo/Affiliated Researcher, Columbia University).
Lambros Comitas (Gardner Cowles Professor of Anthropology and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University).
Registration and other costs: Places are limited. The tuition fee is US$ 900. The tuition fee does not cover accommodation, meals or transportation.
For more information or to register, see link attached, or please write to Renzo Taddei at rrt20@columbia.edu
10th CIFAS Field School in Ethnographic Research Methods, June 12 to 22, 2017
The Comitas Institute for Anthropological Study (CIFAS) is pleased to announce the 10th CIFAS Field School in Ethnographic Research Methods, in New York City.
The goal of the Field School is to offer training in the foundations and practice of ethnographic methods. The faculty works closely with participants to identify the required field methods needed to address their academic or professional needs. The Field School is suitable for graduate and undergraduate students in social sciences and other fields of study that use qualitative approaches (such as education, communication, cultural studies, health, social work, human ecology, development studies, consumer behavior, among others), applied social scientists, professionals, and researchers who have an interest in learning more about ethnographic methods and their applications.
The total work load of the course is 30 hours. Students interested in earning credits for the course may have additional assignments in order to totalize 45 hours of activities (what is equivalent to 3 credits).
Course venue: Classes will take place at the Institute for Latin American Studies at Columbia University.
Coordinators:
Renzo Taddei (Assistant Professor, Federal University of São Paulo/Affiliated Researcher, Columbia University).
Lambros Comitas (Gardner Cowles Professor of Anthropology and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University).
Registration and other costs: Places are limited. The tuition fee is US$ 900. The tuition fee does not cover accommodation, meals or transportation.
For more information or to register, see link attached, or please write to Renzo Taddei at rrt20@columbia.edu
Created for students, by
students, The GREEN Program has introduced a new model for education
abroad. Our accredited, short-term model focuses on bringing
transformative experiences to students around the world
and unlocking doors to governmental, public, and private
facility access, exclusive tours, and unique bucket-list
experiences around the world. We are working with universities around the world
to redefine what a classroom should mean - from lecture halls to
studying the effects of climate change on the top of our world's glaciers.
As commitment partners
to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals, The GREEN Program
exposes students to the heart and guts of these sustainability
challenges and initiatives around the world.
Our programs are catered
to students who are curious about the world and seek opportunities to
adventure, break outside of their comfort zones, and stand out amongst their
peers as global citizens.
We don’t want students to choose between a job, internship,
or a study abroad experience. We want them to do it all.
We help students
maximize their winter, spring, and summer breaks in order to allow them to get
in a fulfilling educational abroad experience within just 8-10 days. All the
while, students are able to land that awesome internship they’ve had their eye
on, complete summer classes needed to graduate on time, or challenge their idea
towards global citizenship.
Currently on our 7th year, we currently operate over the spread of three continents. Our organization’s core team and company headquarters are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Our full-time team of five works out of Pipeline Philly, a co-working space located in Center City, Philadelphia. As one of the founding members of the space, The GREEN Program is a part of this ever-growing community now home to more than 200 companies and organizations.
Beyond Philadelphia, we work alongside numerous indigenous educational institutions and organizations specific to our program locations. Fearless adventure leaders and passionate education gurus, our in-country guides are an integral part of what makes GREEN, GREEN. Of course, our community would not be what it is today without our extended GREEN Family – The GREEN Program Alumni. Having hosted participants from more than 300 universities around the world, we are elated to welcome more than 1800 student leaders and young professionals into our ever-growing community.
Our team and students all have one underlying mission in common: we have consciously chosen to pursue a future of possibilities, and are determined to be part of the solutions toward a better world.
Currently on our 7th year, we currently operate over the spread of three continents. Our organization’s core team and company headquarters are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Our full-time team of five works out of Pipeline Philly, a co-working space located in Center City, Philadelphia. As one of the founding members of the space, The GREEN Program is a part of this ever-growing community now home to more than 200 companies and organizations.
Beyond Philadelphia, we work alongside numerous indigenous educational institutions and organizations specific to our program locations. Fearless adventure leaders and passionate education gurus, our in-country guides are an integral part of what makes GREEN, GREEN. Of course, our community would not be what it is today without our extended GREEN Family – The GREEN Program Alumni. Having hosted participants from more than 300 universities around the world, we are elated to welcome more than 1800 student leaders and young professionals into our ever-growing community.
Our team and students all have one underlying mission in common: we have consciously chosen to pursue a future of possibilities, and are determined to be part of the solutions toward a better world.
Visit http://thegreenprogram.com/programs
to learn about our programs.
TerraCorps,
formerly MassLIFT-AmeriCorps, is an innovative national service program working
to help communities conserve and secure land for the health and well-being of
people and nature. Using the AmeriCorps national service model, TerraCorps
prepares and mobilizes emerging leaders to help strengthen community-based
nonprofits working to meet these goals.
The
2017 TerraCorps program will support thirty-six full-time AmeriCorps members,
serving in one of four positions: Land Stewardship Coordinator (LSC), Regional
Conservation Coordinator (RCC), Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC), and
Youth Education Coordinator (YEC). All members will carry out capacity building
projects; educate or train individuals; recruit, train, manage, and support
community volunteers engaged in land-based activities; and identify new
individuals and groups to participate in education, recreation, or service
opportunities centered around land access and conservation. All positions
include computer-based administrative and reporting duties. The specific
responsibilities and goals of members differ by position as well as host site
organization.
Land Stewardship Coordinators build the long-term capacity of
their host sites by creating networks of volunteers to support hands-on
stewardship of community lands. They organize, train, and collaborate with
municipal boards, neighborhood and civic associations, community members, youth
groups, and schools to care for, improve access to, and support the long-term
resiliency and sustainable use of community lands.
Community Engagement Coordinators build the long-term capacity of
their host sites by developing culturally inclusive systems, programing,
partnerships, and events. By collaborating with community groups, CECs
demonstrate how the sustainable use and conservation of land can help address
community needs related to education, public health, economic development,
neighborhood revitalization, homelessness, poverty, hunger, and cultural
decline.
Regional Conservation Coordinators build the long-term capacity of
their host sites by assessing community needs related to land conservation and
land access and then organizing collaborative community projects to help meet
these needs. They convene and coordinate community organizations to build
regional networks, and organize collaborative cross-sector working groups to
initiate new projects around community needs.
Youth
Education Coordinators build
the long-term capacity of their host site by engaging youth in service
learning, experiential education, and inquiry-based science and nature learning
projects. They collaborate with schools, libraries, and youth groups on
projects that connect young people to the natural world, improve science
literacy, and encourage healthy lifestyles.
These
are full-time AmeriCorps positions requiring a minimum of 1,700 hours of
service over 11 months. The 2017-18 TerraCorps program will run from August 28,
2017 – July 27, 2018.
Seventeen
organizations, located across the state, will host TerraCorps members this
year: Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust, Backyard Growers, Buzzards Bay
Coalition and Wareham Land Trust, Groundwork Lawrence, Groundwork Somerville,
Groundwork Southcoast, Grow Food Northampton, Growing Places, Healthy Chelsea
and Greenroots, Hilltown Land Trust, Kestrel Land Trust, Mill City Grows, North
County Land Trust, Southeastern Massachusetts Pine Barrens Alliance, Sudbury
Valley Trustees, and Wildlands Trust
Member
applications, position descriptions, and information about TerraCorps and the
organizations hosting members for the 2017-2018 program can be found on our
website www.terracorps.org.
Interviews begin mid-April and we hope to
fill all positions by the beginning of June. Applications will be accepted
until all positions are filled.
AmeriCorps
programs provide equal service opportunities. TerraCorps will recruit and
select persons in all positions to ensure a diverse and inclusive climate
without regard to class, race, religion, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation,
gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, color, political
affiliation, creed, national origin, marital status, or any other status as
protected by federal, state, and local laws. We encourage applications from
individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations for
interviews and service upon request.
TerraCorps
is an AmeriCorps grant program contingent on federal funding through the
Corporation of National and Community Service.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hanna
Mogensen, MassLIFT-AmeriCorps Operations and Communications Manager
Mount Grace
Land Conservation Trust 1461 Old Keene Road, Athol, MA
01331
Apprentice Grower
2017 Seasonal
Position
Round the Bend Farm, along with Ashley’s Produce in Dartmouth, MA
is offering a full-time, seasonal position for Apprentice Grower, averaging
40-50 hours per week from May through October or November 2017.
Round the Bend Farm (RTB), a Center for Restorative Community
located in Dartmouth, Massachusetts is a working farm and non-profit. We are a living
laboratory that cultivates, educates, and empowers change agents. We are
devoted to the global paradigm shift toward hope and abundance by valuing
diversity, modeling nature, and redefining wealth.
Ashley’s Produce is run by RTB Agripreneur Ashley Brister, and
her mission is to produce nutrient dense fruit, vegetables, and herbs in order
to contribute to the overall health of the soil, plants and people that make up
the community here at RTB and the larger South Coast community.
RTB and Ashley are seeking an Apprentice Grower to join the farm
community as a full-time, seasonal employee. We are looking for a highly
motivated and energetic individual, passionate about the mission, to work
alongside Ashley for the upcoming 2017 growing season. The Apprentice Grower
will aid Ashley in all aspects relating to vegetable production and land
management. These tasks will include but are not limited to: planting, weeding,
irrigation, harvest, wash-up, the distribution of vegetables and cultivation.
Our Apprentice Grower is also expected to be able to keep farm work happening
at an efficient pace.
In addition to working with Ashley on vegetable production the
Apprentice Grower will be working with our permaculture specialist and resident
foodie on our perennials and kitchen garden. Lastly, you will be expected to
participate in the overall mission of Round the Bend Farm and contribute to
communal living (including participating in household and farm chores), farm
fresh cooking and supporting educational events.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate is a hardworking, self-starter and finisher,
who is open to new ideas, comfortable working with their hands and passionate
about local food systems. Ideally, we are looking for someone who will
contribute and thrive in a communal living situation and has done so
previously. In addition, we would like the Apprentice Grower to have past
experience working or volunteering on a farm, or related non-profit.
Qualifications required are:
·
Highly
energetic, with a strong work ethic (enjoys physical labor)
·
A
desire to respect and care for soil and animals (humans included)
·
A
desire to participate in local, vibrant community
·
Dependable,
tidy, flexible, open-minded and self-aware
·
Excellent
communication skills, with the ability to accept direction and guidance
·
Ability
to work with a diverse group of people
·
Ability
to work outdoors, in all conditions, for long hours
·
An
organized, “can-do” attitude
·
A good sense of humor
·
Must have a valid driver’s license
·
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Note: Although no farming
experience is necessary, preference will be given to candidates who have an
active interest in pursuing a career in farming and/or the environmental and
social justice issues pertaining to both local and global food systems.
COMPENSATION
There will be a monthly stipend of $800.00. RTB will provide
room and board and internet access. Housing will include a private place to
sleep (in a tiny house) and a shared kitchen/dining/library space with laundry
facilities available. Culinary preparation of farm-based dinners is included
Monday-Friday evenings. Educational training in ecological horticulture and
organic farming and gardening will be available, consisting of field trips to
other farms in the area and opportunities to learn about additional aspects of
RTB’s operation, including livestock management, food preservation and natural
building. Ten paid days off per season are also included.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send cover letter, resume and references to Desa Van
Laarhoven via email (preferred) at desa@roundthebendfarm.org
, or you can mail them to
Desa at Round the Bend Farm at 92B Allens Neck Road, Dartmouth, MA 02748.
Intern or Volunteer with Green-U.org to Save the Environment
About Green-U
Green-U.org (launching soon) will help students contribute to the environmental sustainability of college/university campuses and communities, while also increasing environmental awareness, literacy, and activism.
Our platform has the following components:
- Resources: We will provide extensive resources, how-to guides, and
marketing assets to help people plan and improve sustainability programs,
including waste reduction, composting, water use, food, landscaping,
energy use, procurement, healthy buildings, solar, and transportation.
While such resources exist today, they are difficult to find, scattered
across multiple websites, and often available only to those who have paid
for access.
- Community: Our online
community at each college/university will help all stakeholders—including
student organizations, individual students, faculty members, staff, and
administrators—coalesce and organize to envision, plan, promote, and
implement these programs. It will also connect people interested in the
same topics at different schools.
- Surveys: Surveys
will gather information on environmental practices at individual schools
nationwide.
- Petition: Our online petition will allow members of each
college/university to lend their voices to advocate for their school’s
adoption of environmentally-sustainable policies.
- Beyond-Campus: We will also advance the movement towards sustainability
by providing news and ways to get involved beyond the campus.
- Media, Partners, and Celebrities: We will engage with media, partner organizations, and
celebrities to promote this program.
Interns, Volunteers, and Campus Reps
We are recruiting interns and volunteers to work in our Manhattan office or remotely. Focus on research and editorial, marketing, or community management. We are also recruiting campus reps to grow this movement at campuses nationwide.
- Use your skills,
experience, knowledge, creativity and talent to help us help students
green their campuses and communities, while also building environmental
awareness and activism.
- Become a member of our dynamic and
creative international team.
- Take a leadership role in the movement to
protect the environment.
- Learn a tremendous amount.
- Enhance your resume with a record of
service and accomplishment, and get a glowing letter of recommendation.
Use and enhance your professional skills in any of these fields: environmental studies or engineering, research, editorial, strategy, partnerships, finance, communications, social media, graphics, community management, fundraising, sponsorships, Public Relations (PR), Human Resources (HR), marketing, event management, organizing, and activism.
This is a great place to work. We have had interns and volunteers from all over the United States and more than fifty countries. The atmosphere is energetic, creative, and fun. We value brainstorming, initiative, sharing, and collaborating. Think of it is a laboratory, studio, seminar, or incubator. We are also casual. We are interested in your brains, creativity and heart, rather than your attire. Want to work in jeans, t-shirt and flip-flops? That’s fine with us.
About ChangingThePresent.org
Green-U is a project of ChangingThePresent.org, which The New York Times called an “amazon.com of the nonprofit world” for our work in helping nonprofits capture money normally spent on traditional presents (BTW, we are recruiting interns and volunteers for a wide range of causes and roles on it; please see www.ChangingThePresent-Join.org for more info on it). We are also getting ready to launch Green-U, which is described here.
Who, Where, When
- We are glad to hear from undergraduate
and graduate students, as well as professionals who want to make a
meaningful impact with their skills.
- Work at our office or remotely. We are
conveniently located at 7th Avenue and 33 Street, across from Penn Station
in Manhattan.
- Full-time or part-time, school-year or
summer, day or evening, weekday or weekend. We are flexible.
- We provide a great opportunity to take a
leadership role in making a meaningful change in the world, but this is an
unpaid position.
Share
Please share this opportunity with others who may be interested.
Apply Now
Are you ready for a great experience and eager to make a difference?
Please send a resume and short cover letter to: join [AT] ChangingThePresent [DOT] org.
Please tell us what role you would like to take, what you are passionate about, whether you would like to work from our office or remotely, and when you are available.
Thank you!
Frontier Group uses the power of ideas and
information to achieve a cleaner environment and a fairer and more democratic
society.
We produce timely, high-quality research
reports on the nation’s pressing challenges: environmental protection,
sustainable energy, good government and more. We help shape effective public
policy strategies that address those problems. And we work to make sure the
public and decision-makers hear our message through the media.
As a policy associate, you will:
· Write compelling
reports on social problems and solutions, using a variety of methodologies
including literature reviews and data analysis.
· Help advocates in the
field craft a message that will change minds, spur action and generate media
attention.
· Write op-eds, blog
entries and journal articles that insert our findings into the public debate.
· Participate in
trainings, presentations and panels.
· Learn the skills of
canvassing and managing a fundraising operation, and run a canvass office for a
partner organization during the summer months.
· Learn recruiting
skills and participate in recruiting new Frontier Group staff
Location: Denver, CO, Boston, MA, and Santa
Barbara, CA
Apply
Today!
Go to http://workforprogress.org/apply/?pos=Policy+Associate&org=Frontier+Group&id=101 to submit a resume,
cover letter with references, and writing sample. In your cover letter, please
be sure to mention where you saw our job advertised and what location you are
interested in.
Available Positions
National
Campaign Director
Tax &
Budget Program
Public
Health Organizer
Maryland PIRG
Transportation
Advocate
MASSPIRG
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.
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.
Please also keep in mind that our staff is available to visit your classes if
you would like for us to give a quick (5-10 min) overview of our services or
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What are your plans
for the summer?
by
Amber Meyers, Assistant Director BC Career Center
“What are your
plans this summer?” is a common question asked of students once the snow
(finally) stops falling here in Boston and the spring semester begins to wind
down.
By now you may have
considered interning at your dream company, taking classes, or studying
abroad. Or maybe you’re feeling confused because you’re not quite sure how to
best use your summer months? Fear not! The good news is you’re in
control of how you spend your time this summer and you can still plan to make
the most of it... Read
Amber's tips HERE!
Job Shadow
Treks
Join us for a Job
Shadow trek with on Friday, April 21st! The following treks are happening:
Celtics
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Novartis
| 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
Channel 7
News | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
Job Shadow Treks
provide an opportunity for students to explore industries in a hands-on
environment. Each trek, hosted by BC alumni and friends, will last
approximately 2 hours and will provide a unique experience which may include
alumni panels, tours, networking sessions, and presentations. Register in EagleLink today!
COMING UP
Unsure of your
summer plans? Have a job but want to know how to maximize your summer? We
will help you make a game plan for using this time to explore ways to gain
new skills through internship/job opportunities, volunteer and job shadow
experiences. Attend the Successful Summer workshop!
ONGOING
OPPORTUNITIES: Career Chats & Workshop
Health Professions Personal
Statement Webinar | Wednesday, April 12
| 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | virtual
Expert-in-Residence
The following
companies will be visiting campus to conduct expert-in-residence sessions
this month. There are some restrictions for who can sign up for each session,
based on class year and desired applicant type. To learn more and to
register, log in to the workshops section of EagleLink.
All appointments occur in the Career Center.
April
Expert-in-Residence sessions:
Ipsos
(Marketing/Data Analytics) Tuesday, April 18 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
Castle Point
Partners, LLC (Political Consulting) Monday,
April 24 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
INFORMATION
SESSIONS
Employers host
information sessions on campus throughout the academic year. Below is just a
sampling of what's coming up.
Cornerstone
Research Wednesday, April 19 | 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. | Gasson 205
Joseph E.
Corcoran Center for Real Estate and Urban Action Thursday, April
| 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Fulton Honors Library
EY
Thursday, April 20 | 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. | Walsh Function Room
Deutsche
Bank Monday, April 24 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Walsh Function Room
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